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In this episode of Bankless, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and author of Super Agency, explores how AI is set to transform humanity and amplify individual potential. We dive into Hoffman’s vision of “super agency,” We examine AI's potential to democratize technology and reshape society, along with an analysis of four distinct perspectives on its impact: pessimistic, cautious, ambitious, and balanced. Hoffman shares lessons from past tech revolutions, the risks of AI misuse, and how innovation can unlock a more optimistic future.

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00:00:00 Intro 00:09:10 Is superagency a superpower? 00:11:09 How to identify a humanoid AI agent? 00:13:28 Which people will get this AI superpower? 00:17:22 Propagation of AI 00:18:47 AI religions 00:24:31 Zoomers are e/acc? 00:25:56 Thoughts on Gloomers 00:29:09 Mainframe computers' relation with today's AI 00:37:03 Negative and positive impacts of AI 00:50:28 Benefits of AI to the average citizen 00:52:58 What if AI misuses/sells our data? 00:59:31 How AI will deliver value worth millions 01:02:17 Why innovation is safety 01:05:59 AI choices shaping our freedom? 01:10:07 America’s approach towards AI 01:12:27 Is AI overhyped? 01:14:05 Closing & Disclaimers

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In this week’s Bankless Weekly Rollup, David is joined by Eric Conner to unpack a whirlwind week in crypto. Highlights include Trump’s explosive entry back into the Oval Office, launching a $50B memecoin on Solana, a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, and pro-crypto cabinet appointments. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation faces internal drama as Vitalik declares “wartime mode” amidst leadership restructuring. We also dive into Solana’s soaring ecosystem, BlackRock’s massive Bitcoin buys, and the SEC’s shakeup with new pro-crypto initiatives. It’s a week of big moves, bigger drama, and major market shifts!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:30 Markets https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518  https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-217-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-02c0bf3c093d  https://youtu.be/nWPRFNVs6XY?si=YEOfBSUlqGmNJD7B 

00:06:08 ETF Flows https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518  https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-217-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-02c0bf3c093d 

00:11:19 Trump Memecoin https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1880446012168249386 

00:14:10 Melania Token https://x.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/1881087523847593995 

00:20:53 World Liberty Financial Bids https://x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/1881457386671464804 

00:26:06 Ross Ulbricht Freed https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1881932492170760674 

00:31:08 Politics and Agencies https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/1881760858508062898  https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/departure-gensler-012025 

00:35:53 Brian Armstrong Expectations https://x.com/AltcoinDailyio/status/1880348843772113061 

00:40:15 Trump Effect Kicking In https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1880299698038493400  https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1881688751602286740 

00:47:35 What’s Going On In The EF? https://x.com/vitalikbuterin/status/1880635379771904423  https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1880723497393201460 

00:56:19 EF Leadership Drama https://x.com/dannyryan/status/1879705279761178690  https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1881680518934384676 

01:06:37 SEC Charges Digital Currency Group https://x.com/tier10k/status/1880299710495486365 

01:07:25 Circle Introduces USDC Paymaster https://x.com/circle/status/1882428077537386502 

01:07:41 Phantom Raised $150M Series C https://x.com/phantom/status/1880018917068009527 

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Ejaaz is back with David to unpack the whirlwind effects of President Trump’s $70B memecoin launch, which slammed 400K fresh users onto Solana and shattered revenue records in under 30 hours. Meanwhile, a $500B federal boost to AI—backed by OpenAI and SoftBank—has everyone on edge about how crypto’s AI agent economy might ride this newfound momentum.

On the protocol front, Arc’s Rake framework and AI16z’s curated Eliza ecosystem are both stepping up, incubating projects like SoulGraph and Listen that promise a more user-friendly DeFAI future. Virtuals keeps shipping at breakneck speed too, testing new multi-chain waters, instituting a bold buyback, and hinting at metaverse collabs that could reshape gaming for good.

From automated DeFi positions and trading dashboards to fully autonomous NPCs that commentate (and maybe soon play) your favorite games, the lines between AI and crypto are getting blurrier—and more exciting—by the day. Buckle up as the AI agent revolution continues to redefine what “on-chain” can really mean. Ready for the ride?

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0:50 Trump’s Memecoin & $MELANIA https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1880974772990832780   https://x.com/DiamondHandsDig/status/1880979832445780107  

13:52 The Stargate Project…$500B AI U.S. Investment & OpenAI Agents https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1881830103858172059 https://www.axios.com/2025/01/21/openai-davos-kevin-weil-ai-agents 

23:09 Virtuals goes multi-framework https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1881340149503857151  https://x.com/NickDGarcia/status/1880275667809374597  

30:54 Indie.fun  https://x.com/indiedotfun/status/1879518209293918434 

36:16 First AI Agent DOTA2 Stream https://x.com/ethermage/status/1879900384019517522 

38:39 Agent tank demo of agent performing TA on a chart https://x.com/AgentTankLive/status/1881786054593925159  

42:22 Ai16z demo day  https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1880244340561441238 

46:44 ARC announces initial agent projects launching on its framework RIG, soulgraph  https://x.com/LiquidLizard_/status/1880068692261675228 

1:00:20 AI Agent Playground Grows https://x.com/nifty_island/status/1880258049149128749 

1:03:19 Closing & Disclaimers

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Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, joins us to unpack all the craziness that's gone down this week around the inauguration. Alex had the opportunity to attend the Crypto Ball and spend the weekend in DC so he gives us the inside scoop among all the other exciting developments.

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00:00 Inaugration Recap 04:23 Ross Ulbricht Is Free 20:42 TRUMP Token Launch 37:27 The Crypto Ball 44:00 Pro Crypto SEC 50:05 Tornado Cash Updates

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In this episode of Bankless, Samara Cohen, BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of ETFs and Index Investments, discusses how ETFs and blockchain are revolutionizing finance. We explore Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as bridges between crypto and TradFi, blockchain's role in market modernization, and how ETFs enhance transparency and diversification. Cohen also shares insights on upcoming regulations and the importance of education in driving crypto adoption.

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00:00:00 Intro 00:06:59 Role of Market Modernizer 00:09:12 Blockchains and ETFs Future 00:12:54 "Blackrock" Blockchain? 00:16:09 ETF Progress Check 00:19:22 Bitcoin & Ether ETFs Updates 00:24:08 Blackrock on Cryptos/ETPs 00:27:47 Blackrock's Research Audience 00:29:26 2025 ETF Predictions 00:33:21 Blackrock's Effect on Options 00:36:06 Options Unlock Opportunities 00:40:28 "Price is Best Marketing" 00:42:42 Upgrading ETF Protocols 00:44:49 Blackrock’s Other ETFs Plan 00:54:11 New Administration Impact 00:58:11 Blackrock's 2025 Outlook 01:00:30 Digital Assets & ETF Teams 01:03:33 Samara's Next Guest 01:05:55 Samara on 2025 Excitement 01:09:02 Closing & Disclaimers

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This week’s episode dives into the evolving landscape of crypto as we approach a new administration. We discuss Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency and what it could mean for markets, analyze the recent market turmoil despite positive economic indicators, and break down the SEC’s case against Elon Musk. We also explore Sony’s controversial L2 launch and Tether’s move to El Salvador. Finally, some an exciting new privacy tool teams up with Coinbase. 

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00:00:00 Start

00:02:34 Markets https://macromostly.substack.com/p/bls-jobs-report-recap-december-95c  https://business.bofa.com/en-us/content/market-strategies-insights/weekly-market-recap-report.html  https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/15/cpi-inflation-december-2024-.html 

00:11:45 Strong Jobs Report https://imgur.com/MxHgOOe

00:18:28 SEC Sues Elon Musk https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1879305674594865284  https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1879322286291054653  https://x.com/GOPMajorityWhip/status/1879319142303498579  https://decrypt.co/301226/sec-appeals-ripple-ruling-seeks-reversal-on-xrp-classification 

00:29:26 3 Days Until Trump Takes Office https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1879957585748734158  https://blockworks.co/news/trump-assembles-2025-cabinet  https://x.com/QuintenFrancois/status/1879093846493012042 

00:36:24 What If Kamala Won? https://x.com/BillHughesDC/status/1877740571831193697  https://x.com/katiebiber/status/1877783826442723365 

00:41:59 Sony Launches ETH L2 https://soneium.org/en/blog/soneium-mainnet-is-live   https://x.com/a1lon9/status/1879038646231429332  https://x.com/0xKawz/status/1879032105767928026  https://x.com/donnoh_eth/status/1879210463952818472? t=jlmQ8W1KoPgZSEzfP9oq4g&s=19  https://x.com/0xbreadguy/status/1879176334372401191?s=43&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g  https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1879560670150017068 

00:51:30 Coinbase uses Morpho for Bitcoin Loans https://x.com/coinbase/status/1879902780564951530  https://www.coinbase.com/blog/now-get-a-USDC-loan-without-selling-your-bitcoin 

00:53:58 Aevo Moves To EigenDA https://x.com/aevoxyz/status/1879728286093479947 

00:56:22 Veil.Cash Uses Coinbase https://x.com/Veildotcash/status/1877827571926053220 

01:03:05 An Update From RSA https://blockworks.co/news/berachain-pre-launch-liquidity  https://tether.io/news/tether-licensed-in-el-salvador-strengthening-focus-on-emerging-markets-and-innovation/ 

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Ejaaz is back with David to dissect the accelerating rise of AI agents at crypto’s cutting edge. They uncover how Arc’s multi-chain approach and Ai16z’s Eliza framework are igniting a fresh wave of DeFAI innovation—everything from clever Twitter agents to more autonomous protocols.

They dive into Virtuals’ relentless shipping, which is driving record on-chain fees and fueling a bold $40M buyback, while exploring why upcoming gaming collaborations may unlock AI’s next breakout moment. New players like Ava and Pippin also take center stage, proving both the promise and FUD-fueled volatility of this fast-growing sector.

Whether it’s DeFi revamps, multi-chain expansions, or full-blown AI-driven games, this episode outlines the major trends shaping crypto and AI’s convergent future. Ready for the ride?

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0:00 Intro 0:22 Last Week’s DAO Drama  9:14 Last 7 Days of AI Action & Themes  https://cookie.fun/   13:36 AI Mindshare DeFAI https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/1878692478230118835  19:00 Franklin Templeton AI Agent Report  https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1879256605386019262  23:33 Arc Announcements & Why Arc?  https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879189754685636997   https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1878848384821256329   https://x.com/0thTachi/status/1878921893236875296  https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879213739234463883  32:08 Ai16z: sink or swim? https://x.com/linfluence/status/1878827828600283622   https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1879030956985819248  https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1879258434685554951   https://x.com/ai16znews/status/1879059702996402353  https://x.com/0xCygaar/status/1874575841763770492   46:22 aixbt & Virtuals Announcements  https://x.com/punk3600/status/1879316988381569159   https://x.com/Zeneca/status/1879331488166207517   https://x.com/S4mmyEth/status/1877051696037142678  https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1879474995333939356  https://x.com/midoji7/status/1879484571273581032   https://x.com/ethermage/status/1876306411896144195  1:00:25 $Ava & Pippin  https://x.com/Pankekkeku/status/1878362793281261861  https://x.com/tong0x/status/1878973798814503272  https://x.com/lordofafew/status/1879013041892933648  https://x.com/dv_memetics/status/1879027812285469101  1:03:24 Closing & Disclaimers     ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures 

Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, raising significant questions for cryptography and blockchain. In this episode, Scott Aaronson, quantum computing expert, and Justin Drake, cryptography researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, join us to explore the impact of quantum advancements on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the future of crypto security. Are your coins safe? How soon do we need post-quantum cryptography? Tune in as we navigate this complex, fascinating frontier.

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0:00 Intro 6:50 Google Willow Chip 11:58 How is Quantum Computing Accelerating? 19:27 Quantum vs Classical Computers 40:18 Why are Quantum Computers so weird? 46:18 Quantum Computing & Cryptography 52:53 What will Break Cryptography 54:45 Time Horizons 1:03:14 Accounts Getting Hacked 1:13:23 The Bitcoin Case 1:24:10 Quantum Money 1:29:44 The Ethereum Case 1:35:00 Closing Thoughts 1:36:24 Debrief with Justin Drake

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Ryan and David return for another Weekly Rollup, tackling the question everyone’s asking in 2025: is the crypto bull market already over, or do we still have more to go? Fresh FDIC emails prove Choke Point 2.0 was no conspiracy, with yet another key antagonist stepping down. Meanwhile, AI agents dominate headlines and reimagine DeFi UX, and Meta’s abrupt pivot to free speech has everyone buzzing. Finally, the U.S. greenlights a $6.5B Silk Road Bitcoin sale—can Trump step in to save America’s strategic BTC stash? Buckle up; 2025 isn’t slowing down. You ready anon?

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0:00 California Wildfires https://x.com/white_lenka/status/1876973806817775719    https://x.com/babybeginner/status/1876872061265523155/video/1   https://x.com/ashkan/status/1876970164807164042/photo/1https://x.com   mamboitaliano__/status/1876923670540501349/video/1     https://x.com/0xngmi/status/1877229902065283198  

6:10 MARKETS  https://x.com/saylor/status/1876253178100117907  

7:13 Meanwhile, US court greenlighted sale of $6.5B of Silk Road Bitcoin https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.368440/gov.uscourts.cand.368440.17   https://decrypt.co/300133/us-court-greenlights-sale-of-6-5b-in-seized-silk-road-bitcoin  

10:57 Markets Cont.  https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AMEX-SPY/   https://companiesmarketcap.com/assets-by-market-cap/  

15:15 Movers of the Week https://www.bankless.com/read/the-top-ai-agent-tokens-were-watching  

18:21 Arbitrum is close to gain another green L2BEAT pie slice https://x.com/sgoldfed/status/1876417832948523464  https://l2beat.com/scaling/projects/arbitrum  

21:01 Succinct - zkEVMs on Superchain! First one! https://x.com/pumatheuma/status/1877070524783931515  

25:05 Is the bull market over - how long will continue? https://mirror.xyz/kain.eth/Pa7XlhwUD-p  https://x.com/cburniske/status/1877043358956134826  

35:39 Are AI Agents the Meta for the rest of the bull? https://x.com/MessariCrypto/status/1874160250812825703/photo/1   https://www.cookie.fun/   https://x.com/RaoulGMI/status/1874934417032192325   https://x.com/Dogetoshi/status/1877381299612086691   https://x.com/askthehive_ai/status/1876730899695362452  https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/1875280354640265524  

49:05 Operation Choke Point 2.0…another general in the anti-crypto army out https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/other20250106a1.pdf   https://x.com/SenLummis/status/1876346748744167924  https://x.com/EconWithNick/status/1876272018821439670   https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/1865199683087245405  

55:29 Meta is now pro-free speech platform - Political wind change in DC + SV https://x.com/BasedBeffJezos/status/1876602383754789079    https://x.com/lindayaX/status/1876612826456019145   https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1876657662068461657   https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j9e1x9z2xo   https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:7c0f65f07094b:0-circle-contributes-1m-usdc-to-trump-s-inauguration-committee/  

1:00:14 Will Canada get a pro-crypto leader too?  https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1876299232887607433  

1:01:47 Do Kwon arrived to the US and pleaded not guilty  https://cointelegraph.com/news/terraform-do-kwon-appears-before-us-judge-pleads-not-guilty  

1:04:30 Meme of the Week https://x.com/dolos_diary/status/1877311858492977642  

1:06:47 Closing & Disclaimers 

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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES 00:00:00 Intro

00:02:31 What's The Big Deal?

00:06:03 Utility Tools To Use https://www.cookie.fun/  https://kaito.ai/

00:09:19 Evaluating AI Agents

00:12:18 Is This a Cycle Play?

00:20:55 Goals For Q2 + Q3

00:28:38 AI Mindshare https://x.com/0xnairolf/status/1875950819553735118?s=46  https://yaps.kaito.ai/ 

00:37:00 Agent Threatens ThreadGuy https://x.com/notthreadguy/status/1876811933950562572?s=46 

00:42:51 DeFAI

00:49:09 Agent Engines https://x.com/tonyplasencia3/status/1876508717002477808?s=46  https://x.com/askthehive_ai/status/1876730899695362452?s=46  https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/1875280354640265524?s=46  https://x.com/pastagotsauce/status/1875331242151043161  https://x.com/templecrash/status/1875955040642298294?s=46  https://x.com/wheatiessol/status/1873727022427701355?s=46 

01:00:51 AI x Gaming https://hyperfy.io/  https://x.com/AshConnell/status/1803043078972096858  https://x.com/hyperfy_io/status/1876054106168865092  https://x.com/dankvr/status/1876139835834208412  https://x.com/arcagents/status/1876445978808721819?s=46  https://x.com/kieranwarwick/status/1876630731860177233?s=46 

01:18:50 Agents Are Not Just LLM Wrappers https://x.com/0xCygaar/status/1875610062804099203 

01:24:35 Arc.Fun https://x.com/0thTachi/status/1876356585947369576 

01:28:42 Bully https://x.com/dolos_diary https://x.com/khouuba/status/1874968951249342962?s=46 

01:32:06 Vvaifu https://x.com/vvaifudotfun/status/1875256458834800757?s=46 

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