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Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali says that this is the most exciting time to build on Bitcoin. 

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Fifteen years after the birth of Bitcoin, the network is now entering an era of remarkable innovation and change, according to Stacks' co-creator Muneeb Ali.

On this episode of Unchained recorded at the Bitcoin Builders conference, Muneeb explores the complexities and advancements within Bitcoin's Layer 1 and Layer 2. He shares his perspectives on what's fueling innovation in Bitcoin's Layer 1 and discusses the implications of Ordinal Inscriptions amid criticism of it by core developers. 

He delves into the various scaling solutions within Bitcoin, highlighting how trust assumptions vary among them, and how BitVM could be a 'game changer'. He goes over the advantages of integrating smart contracts on Bitcoin, and why he considers BTC the only true form of monetary asset. 

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Guest

Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Stacks

Previous appearances on Unchained: 

Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? - NFT Crypto

Blockstack On Getting Independence From Google, Facebook And Amazon

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Recent News:

Unchained: 

Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol, Sees All-Time High in Total Value Locked

A New Era for Bitcoin Is Here, Whether Bitcoin Maximalists Like It Or Not

Bitcoin Passes the $1 Trillion Market Cap Mark; All Cryptos Combined Reach $2 Trillion

Bitcoin L2s:

Unchained: 

Are Layer 2s on Bitcoin Having a Moment?

How Botanix Aims to Enable Smart Contracts on Bitcoin

An Ethereum-Like Experience Built on Bitcoin?

Learn more:

What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide

What Are BRC-20 Tokens? 

What Are ORC-20 Tokens? 

How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal

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Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. 

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CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.

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The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Michael Nadeau, author of "The DeFi Report." For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and uses Wondercraft AI Voice. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Will and Charlie go through this week’s Bitcoin news, including mining stock flows, Braiins adding Lightning and a DL News hit piece on Bitcoin miners.

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Welcome back to the news roundup! Will and Charlie go through this week’s Bitcoin news, including mining stock flows, Braiins adding Lightning and a DL News hit piece on Marathon Digital’s Bitcoin mining site in Granbury, Texas.

Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with Nansen senior research analyst Nik Polk on staking.

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Nansen senior research analyst Nik Polk joins CoinDesk with an analysis on the increasing popularity in ether (ETH) staking and the restaking narrative. Plus, regulatory scrutiny around staking and its potential impact on the spot ether ETFs. And, everything you need to know about the upcoming Bitcoin halving.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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Ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze joins as a Guest Host to discuss the controversies and issues surrounding the Starknet airdrop, the phased rollout of Soroban smart contracts on the Stellar blockchain and the concept of liquid restaking incentives and rewards.

This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community Fund

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In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:

Starknet Airdrop Coverage 

Starknet Token STRK begins trading at $5 after a mammoth airdrop. A Fully diluted value of STRK reached as high as $50 billion with an initial market cap of $3.64 billion.

Stellar Starts 'Soroban' Smart Contracts

The "Protocol 20" upgrade, which adds support for Ethereum-style smart contracts to the decade-old payments-focused blockchain, had been delayed by three weeks due to precautions after a bug was found.

Liquid Restaking Landscape

New liquid restaking platforms like Puffer and Ether.Fi have attracted billions of dollars in deposits, but they've birthed a speculative "points" frenzy that carries some risks.

PROTOCOL VILLAGE GUEST HOST | 

 Mike Silagadze, CEO and Founder at Ether.fi - the first ETH staking protocol that allows stakers to maintain full control of their keys throughout the entire staking process, making it the only truly decentralized liquid staking platform.

Takeaways | 

- Controversies and issues often arise with airdrops, including eligibility criteria and token unlocks.

-The introduction of smart contracts on established blockchains can rejuvenate the ecosystem and attract new users.

-Liquid restaking is a natural extension of proof-of-stake blockchains and allows users to stake their assets while maintaining liquidity.

-Points in liquid restaking protocols have sparked speculation and trading frenzy, but their future value is uncertain.

-The explosive growth in the liquid restaking market may experience a correction in the future. The money printer being turned on again has led to a speculative frenzy in various markets, including crypto.

-Restaking has become a focal point of speculation and value creation in the crypto space.

-EtherFi aims to become a trusted brand for holding ETH and accessing DeFi, with plans to roll out integrated products over time.

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EPISODE LINKS |  

Starknet Token STRK Begins Trading at $5 After Mammoth Airdrop

STRK Tokens Claimed Hit 420M in a Day as On-Chain Metrics Soar

Starknet’s STRK Drops 53% Amid Token Issuance Criticism

Stellar Starts Phased Rollout of 'Soroban' Smart Contracts

Liquid Restaking Tokens or 'LRTs' Revived Ethereum DeFi. Can the Hype Last?

Liquid Restaking Protocol Puffer Rakes in $1B in Deposits in Just 3 Weeks

As Crypto 'Points' Farming Grows, So Does Risk of Vague Promises

Etherfi 

Mike Silagadze - EtherFi | LinkedIn 

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The premier crypto is regaining dominance of investment dollars, mindshare and “narrative,” says Ben Schiller.

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For today's featured story, host Jennifer Sanasie reads a piece by CoinDesk's Ben Schiller, titled "Bitcoin Is Back, Back, Back, Baby."

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Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry. And, a conversation with CoinShares head of research James Butterfill on the performance of spot bitcoin ETFs in 2024.

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James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook on bitcoin price and spot bitcoin ETF inflows in the rest of the year. Plus, insights on different use cases of NFTs (non-fungible token) and whether they can make a comeback in 2024. 

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Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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Hosts Casey and Warren discuss Dixon’s new book ‘Read, Write, Own’ a very straightforward explanation of the history of the internet and the next phase of networks such as blockchain development that will reshape the future. 

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Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age

In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren are joined by Chris Dixon, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of the book 'Read, Write, Own. Building the Next Era of the Internet.' They explore the distinction between casino and computer cultures in the blockchain space, the need for regulation, and blockchain's potential to shift power dynamics. The conversation covers blockchain's intersection with AI, NFTs, and dispels common myths. Emphasizing the evolution and challenges, it highlights blockchain's inevitability and its potential to revolutionize the internet, stressing the importance of balancing benefits and drawbacks.

Takeaways | 

- Blockchains have dual applications, so distinguishing between casino and computer cultures is crucial.

- Regulation is essential to curb financial mercenary aspects and promote long-term perspectives.

- Blockchain can shift power dynamics, enabling collective bargaining for data and content control.

- The intersection with AI, NFTs, and other technologies offers innovative opportunities and economic models.

- Clearing misconceptions, understanding diverse applications and potential of blockchain is vital.

Links | 

Chris Dixon, Author at Andreessen Horowitz 

Read Write Own 

cdixon 

Chris Dixon Talks Techno-Optimism, Permissionless Innovation and the Need for Crypto 

The World Economic Forum  

CoinDesk.com

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The latest price moves and insights with CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun and guest Jim Bianco, president and macro strategist at Bianco Research.

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On "Markets Daily," CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun speaks with Jim Bianco, president and macro strategist at Bianco Research about his contrarian take on the promise of spot bitcoin ETFs.

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Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Celestia’s co-founder and its COO talk about how their modular blockchain makes it easier for blockchains to scale. 

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Celestia, a data availability layer for blockchains, was launched last October to much fanfare. The platform takes a modular approach to blockchains, allowing developers to post data onto it without the need for smart contracts or execution. This makes it extremely useful for scaling roll-ups and other layer two technologies. 

Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam and COO Nick White join Unchained to discuss what Celestia is and how it works, how data availability sampling allows for more scalability, how Celestia compares with other data availability layers, whether Celestia could become a data availability layer for Bitcoin, and comparisons between Celestia and Solana. 

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Guests | 

Nick White, COO at Celestia Labs

Previous appearances on Unchained: Three Crypto Pioneers on Crypto’s Monolithic vs. Modular Debate

Mustafa Al-Bassam, cofounder and CEO at Celestia Labs

Links | 

Modular vs. Monolithic

Alchemy: Modular vs. Monolithic Blockchains

Visa: Monolithic vs. modular blockchain

Chris Burniske’s tMonolithic vs. modular blockchain | Visaweet on modular vs monolithic

“The horrific inefficiencies of monolithic blockchains” by polynya

Blockworks: A spicy salvo launched in the monolithic vs modular debate

Unchained: What Is the Blockchain Trilemma?

Celestia

Celestia’s explanation of modular blockchains

Data availability

Data availability sampling

An introduction to sovereign rollups

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