Bell Curve

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In this episode, Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund joins the show to discuss Trump's crypto reserve announcement, the states fighting to become the first to buy Bitcoin, and the legislative goals of the Trump Administration. We also delve into the bipartisan support of crypto legislation, the importance of Bitcoin rights, and much more. Enjoy!

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Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the multichain. Enabling data protection for any existing asset, app, or chain, Namada introduces shielded cross-chain actions and rewards for shielding your assets, which strengthens data protection guarantees for everyone.

Namada is currently entering phase 3 of its mainnet launch — follow along on https://namada.net/

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Traders, AI enthusiasts, and degens—listen up! The game is changing, and DESK is leading the charge. Welcome to the next generation of perpetual trading—where cutting-edge technology meets AI-driven automation

Trade today at https://desk.exchange/ and follow @TradeOnDESK on X!

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Morpho is a permissionless lending platform that allows anyone to earn yield and borrow assets on your terms.

Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products.

Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you.

Try Morpho today: https://app.morpho.org/?network=mainnet&spdl=99nsk9

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:42) Trump’s Crypto Reserve Announcement

(12:34) Ads (Namada & Ledger)

(13:08) The Case Against ADA, XRP, & SOL

(17:35) State-Level Bitcoin Legislation

(27:58) Lawmakers' Evolving Understanding of Bitcoin

(31:00) Ads (Namada & Ledger)

(34:20) Bipartisanship and Democrat Party Restructuring

(44:55) Ads (Desk & Morpho)

(45:50) Stablecoin Legislation and Market Structure

(50:20) Importance of Bitcoin Rights

(55:10) Final Thoughts

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, the Roundup crew got together to record at ETHDenver! They dive into current market sentiment, and the impact of major institutions like Citadel and Bank of America entering the space. The conversation covers the resurgence of fundamentals, the role of buybacks, and the potential trillion-dollar future of stablecoins. They also break down the Bybit hack, Lazarus Group’s involvement, and the security implications for the industry.

Thanks for tuning in!

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Aries Markets is the largest lending protocol on Aptos by TVL, and among the top 10 lending protocols across all blockchains! Since launch, Aries has expanded its product suite to become a fully integrated DeFi hub combining lending, borrowing, and more to its community of 738,000+ unique users. 

To learn more about why Aries Markets deployed on Aptos, visit ariesmarkets.xyz

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Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.

Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. 

To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast

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Traders, AI enthusiasts, and degens—listen up! The game is changing, and DESK is leading the charge. Welcome to the next generation of perpetual trading—where cutting-edge technology meets AI-driven automation

Trade today at https://desk.exchange/ and follow @TradeOnDESK on X!

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Morpho is a permissionless lending platform that allows anyone to earn yield and borrow assets on your terms.

Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products.

Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you.

Try Morpho today: https://app.morpho.org/?network=mainnet&spdl=99nsk9

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:47) Sentiment at ETHDenver

(5:31) Shifting Back to Fundamentals

(11:11) Ads (Aptos & Marinade)

(11:39) Memes Are Cooked & Institutional Players

(23:56) Ads (Aptos & Marinade)

(25:07) Celestia's Next Step

(29:43) Stablecoins Today

(37:12) Ads (Desk & Morpho)

(38:06) Stablecoin Regulation

(53:33) The ByBit Hack

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we’re joined by Proph3t from MetaDAO to discuss the concept of futarchy! We dive into what it is, addressing manipulation concerns, and how to attract liquidity. We also discuss the line between prediction markets and futarchy, historical criticism of futarchy, and where it intersects with crypto. Finally, we end the episode by unpacking MetaDAOs mission and where they are headed.

Thanks for tuning in!

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Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the multichain. Enabling data protection for any existing asset, app, or chain, Namada introduces shielded cross-chain actions and rewards for shielding your assets, which strengthens data protection guarantees for everyone.

Namada is currently entering phase 3 of its mainnet launch — follow along on https://namada.net/

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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe.

Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.

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Traders, AI enthusiasts, and degens—listen up! The game is changing, and DESK is leading the charge. Welcome to the next generation of perpetual trading—where cutting-edge technology meets AI-driven automation

Trade today at https://desk.exchange/ and follow @TradeOnDESK on X!

--

Morpho is a permissionless lending platform that allows anyone to earn yield and borrow assets on your terms.

Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products.

Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you.

Try Morpho today: https://app.morpho.org/?network=mainnet&spdl=99nsk9

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:24) What is Futarchy?

(9:09) Manipulation Concerns & Attracting Liquidity

(16:23) Ads (Namada & Ledger)

(16:56) Adopting Futarchy

(19:34) The Line Between Futarchy & Prediction Markets

(25:24) Ads (Namada & Ledger)

(26:34) Historical Criticism of Futarchy

(29:56) Implementing Futarchy

(35:05) Crypto's Intersection With Futarchy

(39:00) Ads (Desk & Morpho)

(39:55) Facilitating the Adoption of Futarchy

(46:41) Why Build on Solana?

(48:36) Where Has Futarchy Been Implemented Today?

(50:55) Looking Forward

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we’re joined by Berachain Co-founder Smokey to discuss all things Berachain. We dive into Berachain's dual token model, reflexivity in the Berachain ecosystem, and HONEY’s role on Berachain. We also unpacked the idea of Founder Mode, and Berachain’s BD methods. Finally, we asked Smokey what’s next for Berachain?

Thanks for tuning in!

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Aries Markets is the largest lending protocol on Aptos by TVL, and among the top 10 lending protocols across all blockchains! Since launch, Aries has expanded its product suite to become a fully integrated DeFi hub combining lending, borrowing, and more to its community of 738,000+ unique users. 

To learn more about why Aries Markets deployed on Aptos, visit ariesmarkets.xyz

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Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.

Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. 

To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast

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Morpho is a permissionless lending platform that allows anyone to earn yield and borrow assets on your terms.

Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products.

Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you.

Try Morpho today: https://app.morpho.org/?network=mainnet&spdl=99nsk9

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(3:03) Launching a Token in 2025

(14:02) Ads (Aptos & Marinade)

(14:31) Berachain's Dual Token Model

(27:16) Reflexivity in Berachain's Ecosystem

(38:26) Ads (Aptos & Marinade)

(39:38) HONEY's Role, Loopers, and RWAs

(47:17) What is Founder Mode?

(49:16) Morpho Ad

(49:45) Berachain's BD Methods

(1:00:57) What's Next For Berachain?

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's roundup, the Roundup crew discusses the launch of Unichain, Succinct’s Prover Network testnet, and the economics of being a prover. Additionally, they “A Crisis of Trust”, and how ZKPs can be applied outside of crypto. Finally, they end the episode with discussion on BOLD and fault proofs. Enjoy!

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Resources

Succinct’s Prover Network Testnet Announcement: https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1888999158541087134 

A Crisis of Trust: https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1889749373854294295

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Aries Markets is the largest lending protocol on Aptos by TVL, and among the top 10 lending protocols across all blockchains! Since launch, Aries has expanded its product suite to become a fully integrated DeFi hub combining lending, borrowing, and more to its community of 738,000+ unique users. 

To learn more about why Aries Markets deployed on Aptos, visit ariesmarkets.xyz

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Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.

Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. 

To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast

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Uniswap Labs is running a $15.5 million bug bounty for critical bugs found in Uniswap v4, the largest bug bounty crypto has ever seen!

This bug bounty follows nine independent audits of the protocol, and aims to make it one of the most rigorously reviewed codebases ever deployed to Ethereum.

You’ll find all the information you need about the bug bounty, from eligibility and scope to, of course, details about rewards and prize payouts in the following link: https://v4.uniswap.org/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bellcurve&utm_campaign=11-24-v4

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:50) Ads (Aptos and Marinade)

(3:19) Unichain Goes Live

(27:36) Ads (Aptos and Marinade)

(28:47) Succinct's Prover Network Testnet

(34:54) Economics of Being a Prover

(44:59) Uniswap Ad

(45:50) A Crisis of Trust

(59:31) BOLD & Fault Proofs

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Disclaimer

Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation.

Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Michael, Nick, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we’re joined by Jesse Walden and Austin Adams to discuss the DEX landscape today, vertical integration in DeFi, and DEX market share growth. We also dove into Doppler’s design, and why it’s being launched as a Uniswap v4 hook. Finally, we talked about Pure Markets, DEX design trends, and progressive decentralization.

Thanks for tuning in!

Resources

Doppler Announcement: https://x.com/AustinAdams10/status/1889362777791168877

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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe.

Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.

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Uniswap Labs is running a $15.5 million bug bounty for critical bugs found in Uniswap v4, the largest bug bounty crypto has ever seen!

This bug bounty follows nine independent audits of the protocol, and aims to make it one of the most rigorously reviewed codebases ever deployed to Ethereum.

You’ll find all the information you need about the bug bounty, from eligibility and scope to, of course, details about rewards and prize payouts in the following link: https://v4.uniswap.org/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bellcurve&utm_campaign=11-24-v4

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Morpho is a permissionless lending platform that allows anyone to earn yield and borrow assets on your terms.

Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products.

Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you.

Try Morpho today: https://app.morpho.org/?network=mainnet&spdl=99nsk9

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:59) The DEX Landscape Today

(6:29) Vertical Integration in DeFi

(11:27) The Steady Growth of DEX Market Share

(19:49) Ledger Ad

(20:07) Can Ethereum Regain Market Share From Solana?

(25:05) Pain Points of Token Issuance

(36:24) Ledger Ad

(36:59) Doppler's Design

(47:04) Ads (Uniswap and Morpho)

(48:25) Launching as a Uniswap v4 Hook

(56:05) Pure Markets

(58:43) DEX Design Trends

(1:01:25) Token Issuance & Progressive Decentralization

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we’re joined by Konstatin Lomashuk and Hasu to discuss Lido v3! We covered liquid staking today, Lido v3’s marketplace model, and the fungibility of stETH. We also unpacked what institutional stakers need, and how Lido v3 makes it possible. Finally, we discussed how Lido is approaching BD, and structured products.

Thanks for tuning in!

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Resources

Lido v3 Announcement: https://x.com/LidoFinance/status/1889335909834797458

The State of Liquid Staking, GOOSE-2, and Lido v3: https://youtu.be/x8UV4c6KQsA

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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe.

Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.

--

Uniswap Labs is running a $15.5 million bug bounty for critical bugs found in Uniswap v4, the largest bug bounty crypto has ever seen!

This bug bounty follows nine independent audits of the protocol, and aims to make it one of the most rigorously reviewed codebases ever deployed to Ethereum.

You’ll find all the information you need about the bug bounty, from eligibility and scope to, of course, details about rewards and prize payouts in the following link: https://v4.uniswap.org/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bellcurve&utm_campaign=11-24-v4

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Morpho is a permissionless lending platform that allows anyone to earn yield and borrow assets on your terms.

Its flexible, trustless infrastructure also empowers developers and businesses to build and tailor their own financial products.

Whether you're an individual, fund, fintech, or institution, Morpho is for you.

Try Morpho today: https://app.morpho.org/?network=mainnet&spdl=99nsk9

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:30) Liquid Staking Today

(7:40) Ledger Ad

(7:58) Lido v3's Marketplace Model

(19:23) The Fungibility of stETH

(25:49) Design Inspiration For Lido v3

(30:56) Ledger Ad

(31:31) What Do Institutional Stakers Need?

(43:53) Ads (Uniswap and Morpho)

(45:14) How Is Lido Approaching BD?

(53:20) Can Other Staking Providers Use Lido's New Infra?

(58:53) Structured Products and the Curator Set

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, Mippo and Vance discuss the recent market volatility, the Sky ecosystem, and MicroStrategy’s rebrand. They also discuss crypto onboarding, the launch of Berachain, and Tether’s dominance in the stablecoin sector.

Thanks for tuning in!

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Resources

Sky Ecosystem Dashboard: https://info.sky.money/

DeFi Yield Sources with Guy Young & Sam MacPherson: https://youtu.be/fVCvqZxdmik

Martin Carrica on Hagerty stablecoin bill: https://x.com/mcarrica/status/1886925176488567081

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Aries Markets is the largest lending protocol on Aptos by TVL, and among the top 10 lending protocols across all blockchains! Since launch, Aries has expanded its product suite to become a fully integrated DeFi hub combining lending, borrowing, and more to its community of 738,000+ unique users. 

To learn more about why Aries Markets deployed on Aptos, visit ariesmarkets.xyz

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Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.

Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. 

To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast

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Uniswap Labs is running a $15.5 million bug bounty for critical bugs found in Uniswap v4, the largest bug bounty crypto has ever seen!

This bug bounty follows nine independent audits of the protocol, and aims to make it one of the most rigorously reviewed codebases ever deployed to Ethereum.

You’ll find all the information you need about the bug bounty, from eligibility and scope to, of course, details about rewards and prize payouts in the following link: https://v4.uniswap.org/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bellcurve&utm_campaign=11-24-v4

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This episode was sponsored by Aave! Access the full power of DeFi today: https://aave.com/

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:26) Market Volatility

(13:35) Ads (Aptos and Marinade)

(14:04) Sky Ecosystem Update

(21:14) MicroStartegy Rebrands

(38:16) Ads (Aptos and Marinade)

(39:28) Bringing New People Into Crypto

(43:02) Berachain Launches

(53:14) Uniswap Ad

(54:05) Tether's Growth & Stablecoin Regulation

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we discuss crypto's liquidation event over the weekend and how to trade the upcoming week. We deep dive into the weak performance of altcoins, Bitcoin's role in a multipolar world, shorting in this market environment & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:57) Carnage In Crypto

(04:21) Shorting This Market

(13:57) Ads (Kraken OTC and Ledger)

(15:00) When To Buy This Market?

(19:29) WIF

(23:48) Privacy Coins

(27:26) What's Next For Markets?

(39:05) Ads (Kraken OTC and Ledger)

(40:44) Bitcoin In A Multipolar World

(50:16) The AI Trade

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed

In this episode, we’re joined by Austin Adams, Jim Parillo, and Myles O’Neil to discuss PumpFun, the enduring memecoin phenomenon, and DEX models! They also cover capital formation, publisher exchanges, and deriving value for content creators.

Thanks for tuning in!

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Resources

Bell Curve Season 6: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6TA5PBj6svs5C6FtG4VMUG7dKmIv0TSN&feature=shared

The Solana Thesis: Internet Capital Markets - https://multicoin.capital/2025/01/22/the-solana-thesis-internet-capital-markets/

Theia Research: Internet Finance - https://x.com/TheiaResearch/status/1876618725547233417

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(4:33) How Does Pumpfun Work?

(9:26) Ledger Ad

(9:44) Burning Sol & Vertical Integration

(13:03) The Future of DEX Models

(24:13) The Enduring Memecoin Phenomenon

(35:32) Ledger Ad

(36:07) Lowering the Cost of Capital Formation

(44:57) Publisher Exchanges

(57:08) Ads (Uniswap and Morpho)

(58:32) Deriving Value For Content Creators

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.