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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Dessislava Aubert, senior research analyst at Kaiko.

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On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Dessislava Aubert, senior research analyst at Kaiko, about how markets reacted to yesterday's FOMC meeting rates decision.

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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 Jennifer Sanasie. “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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Joining us, Riad Wahby, Co-founder and CEO of Cubist, delves into the risks of restaking, potential contagion effects on blockchain security, and the essential questions that the blockchain ecosystem must address.

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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:

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Lido DAO Endorses Rivals 

LayerZero launched a Lido stETH bridge last October without asking for Lido DAO's permission. The community responded this week by endorsing a pair of its biggest competitors.

"Blockchain protocols frequently pride themselves on their "permissionlessness" – the idea that anyone, anywhere can build on top of a protocol without asking for explicit approval. But in practice, it is sometimes wiser to ask for permission."

Blockchains and Decentralization

The goal of these "protocol councils,” sometimes called “security councils,” is to nudge these nascent networks toward increasing decentralization, by gradually removing them from under the control of their original developers. How are they different from boards of directors?

PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT  

Guest: Riad Wahby 

Riad Wahby is the co-founder and CEO of Cubist, a developer of hardware-backed, non-custodial key storage and signing infrastructure that enables companies to protect staking keys and secure withdrawals.

Takeaways | 

Keys are fundamental in blockchain interactions and require careful management to ensure security.

Restaking introduces risks and potential contagion effects that can impact the security of the underlying blockchain.

The restaking ecosystem offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration, but reputation and risk assessment are crucial for making informed decisions.

Building systems that can withstand non-compliant users and incentivize responsible behavior is essential for the long-term success of blockchain networks.

There is continued interest in blockchain and crypto among students, with a focus on computer security, cryptography, and the intersection of blockchain and AI.

Balancing entrepreneurship and academia requires efficient time management and leveraging the support of graduate students and teaching assistants.

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Lido DAO Rebukes LayerZero by Endorsing Rivals Wormhole, Axelar for Crypto Bridge

As Blockchains Push Toward Decentralization, These People Serve as Ultimate Guardians 

Riad S. Wahby 

Riad S. Wahby - Google Scholar 

Cubist 

Cubist Launches Bank-Grade Ethereum Key Management Service 

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The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.

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The conversations at Davos underscored the growing relevance of Web3 and AI in the crypto community, emphasizing their potential to empower individuals, challenge existing power structures, and facilitate decentralized networks by spreading data control.

This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 

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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

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In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren discuss the conversations around Web3 and AI that took place at Davos. In particular, a conversation Michael had at Davos2024  with Stan Stalnaker the founding director of Hub Culture and a noted expert on the impact of social globalization on Web3 application to AI. 

They highlight the shift in discussions and the increasing relevance of these topics in the crypto community. The conversation emphasizes the interconnection of Web3 and AI and the need to address data ownership and self-sovereignty. They also explore the role of Europe in data regulation and the potential of Web3 to empower individuals and challenge existing power structures. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in the conversation and advocate for data empowerment.

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Links | 

How AI and DePIN Will Change Web3 

Making Sense of Web3’s Burgeoning AI Ecosystem 

Hub Culture 

The World Economic Forum  

CoinDesk.com

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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 MRP15. 

Register now at consensus.coindesk.com

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Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer. 

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest David Duong, head of research at Coinbase Institutional.

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Coinbase Institutional Head of Research David Duong joins host Jennifer Sansie to discuss macro factors, why March will be a big month for crypto market movements and why ether is an essential part of a 2024 crypto portfolio allocation.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “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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The well-known venture capitalist has published a book, Read Write Own, about how the concentration of power into the hands of a few Internet behemoths is bad for entrepreneurs and society at large. 

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Chris Dixon, founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, believes the Internet’s early ideals of democratization and community ownership have been subverted by the consolidation of power into just a few small companies like Facebook and Google. He’s written a new book called Read Write Own in which he writes about this phenomenon and argues that blockchain technology can help reverse the trend by providing an environment in which developers and entrepreneurs can once again build direct relationships with their audiences. 

Dixon joins Unchained to discuss criticisms of crypto VC firms, how he feels now about a16z’s previous investment in Facebook, how crypto has become overly politicized in the U.S., why Facebook’s Libra project was ultimately shut down, the significant promise of restaking and EigenLayer in particular, and why he believes that creator royalties are essential for the NFT market.  

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Guest | 

Chris Dixon, founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, author of Read Write Own

Previous appearance on Unchained: Chris Dixon on How Trust Is the Best Lego

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Tokenomics

Unchained: What Is Tokenomics? A Beginner's Guide

Venture Capital

Unchained: Does Venture Capital Investment Violate the Ethos of Crypto? Sequoia Says No

Modular vs. monolithic

Unchained: 

Three Crypto Pioneers on Crypto’s Monolithic vs. Modular Debate

What Are Modular Blockchains? A Beginner's Guide

Restaking

Unchained: 

Do You Need to Think Twice Before Restaking Your Assets? 

What Is Ethereum Restaking? A Beginner's Guide

Royalties

Unchained: Are NFT Royalties the Way? How to Build a Sustainable Creator Economy

The Chopping Block: Two on Two Debate: NFT Royalty Throwdown!

The 2022 debacle

Unchained: Collapses, Bankruptcies, and Fraud: How 2022 Became the Year of Crypto Carnage

SocialFi

Unchained: What Is SocialFi? A Beginner’s Guide

Crypto & AI

Unchained: When AI and Blockchain Meet, How Can Each Technology Benefit?

The Chopping Block: Why AI Will Change the Course of History in Crypto

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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BMW’s Head of Digital Experiential Content, Gaming and the BMW Metaverse shares insights on creating authentic brand experiences in virtual worlds and building relationships with the next generation of drivers.

In this episode of “Gen C,” Avery and Sam chat with BMW’s Head of Digital Experiential Content, Gaming and the BMW Metaverse Pia Schörner about the automaker's forward-thinking approach to engaging younger audiences through gaming, the metaverse and emerging technologies like VR and AI. With 17 years driving innovation at BMW, Schörner provides an inside look at everything from the company's presence on Fortnite to its perspectives on digital ownership and the future of driving.

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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Elliot Chun, partner at Architect Partners.

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On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Elliot Chun, partner at Architect Partners, about tomorrow's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and the most important mergers and acquisitions in crypto.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “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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Tom Masiero of Standard Bitcoin joins the show to discuss mining bitcoin in the Southeast of the United States, Ordinals and why bitcoin mining might be destabilizing the Texas grid in the long term.

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Texas is Bitcoin country, right? Over two gigawatts of energy is now mining bitcoin in Texas, but it might be bad for the long term stability of the Texas energy grid. Tom Masiero of Standard Bitcoin walks us through why, in addition to insights on mining bitcoin in the Tennessee Valley.

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The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Ryan Rasmussen, crypto research analyst at Bitwise.

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Today on "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Bitwise Crypto Research Analyst Ryan Rasmussen on the wide scope of assets Bitwise is watching across the crypto ecosystem, including layer 2s, crypto equities and bitcoin mining.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “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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The huge risks of a bug occurring to an Ethereum “supermajority” execution client were laid bare this week.

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This week a major potential risk to Ethereum was highlighted by a bug that surfaced in Nethermind, a minority execution client. While the bug was fixed quickly, it raised the question of what would happen to the blockchain if Geth, which is used by more than two-thirds of validators and so is considered a “supermajority client,” had a bug. The situation could potentially result in a catastrophic fork of Ethereum. 

Ethereum developer Lefteris Karapetsas joined Unchained to discuss the different scenarios of what could happen, the potential impact of a supermajority client issue on staking services such as Lido, why he feels the incentive system is poorly designed, and what other solutions are out there to address the lack of client diversity. 

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Guest  | 

Lefteris Karapetsas, Founder of Rotkiapp

Previous appearance on Unchained: Is Code Law? Should the Hacker Be Punished? The DAO Creators Disagree

Links | 

Unchained: 

Most Ethereum Staking Pools Are Using Just One Execution Client, Potentially Increasing Risks to the Network

The Chopping Block: Data Availability & Why It’s Important

CoinDesk: Bug That Took Down 8% of Ethereum's Validators Sparks Worries About Even Bigger Outage

The Defiant: Ethereum Software Client Centralization Sparks Concern

Crypto.news: Nethermind rolls out urgent fix for block processing bug in Ethereum client

Lukasz Rosmej’s tweet that minority client Nethermind had a consensus issue

Lefteris’ tweet on a supermajority Ethereum client bug 

Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong’s tweet on what he’d do in a censorship resistance request scenario

Run the majority client at your own peril! by Dankrad Feist

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