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Why Crypto Still Struggles to Capture the Value It Creates | Roundup
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In this episode, we trace how open-source software shaped crypto, why value capture remains hard beyond Layer 1s, how rollups and infrastructure borrowed the wrong mental models, and where AI is forcing a rethink of software business models, incentives, and trust. Enjoy!Thanks for tuning in!
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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:49) The Evolution of Software and Open Source
(08:13) Red Hat and Commercial Open Source Software
(14:41) The Rise of Open Core Companies
(19:21) Cloud Computing and Open Source Software
(21:40) The Intersection of Open Source and Crypto
(23:17) The Role of Layer 1s in Monetization
(29:22) Layer 2s: Business Models and Challenges
(55:30) AI’s Disruption of B2B SaaS and Open Source
(01:04:41) Final Thoughts
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