This week's episode kicks off with a comprehensive review of the key macroeconomic and market developments from the past week, delving into the recent downturn in Bitcoin prices. The discussion delves into various factors contributing to this price drop, including the launch of the Hong Kong ETF and actions taken by the Federal Reserve, sparking considerations on whether this presents a strategic opportunity to act on strong convictions.

Moving swiftly from CZ's four-month sentence, the hosts pivot to dissect recent crypto policy news in the U.S., with particular emphasis on Elizabeth Warren's recent missive expressing apprehensions about crypto's potential exploitation by rogue nations to evade sanctions. The urgency for proactive engagement with legislators within the crypto community is stressed, advocating for support of initiatives like Stand With Crypto to counter misleading narratives propagated by those seeking to impede the industry's progress.

Transitioning to recent developments surrounding Eigen Layer's white paper and the rollout of their airdrop plans, the hosts highlight the significant withdrawal activity totaling approximately $72 million following the release. This prompts an examination of Bankless' endorsement of the project and queries regarding restaking dynamics, alongside concerns about equitable distribution of the airdrop between stakers and insiders. The conversation also touches on the challenge faced by crypto media influencers in preserving their credibility amidst tempting opportunities stemming from past successes.

Subsequently, the discussion delves into the latest updates within the Runes ecosystem, cautioning against a divisive "us vs. them" mentality and stressing the importance of collective progress for the protocol's advancement. Metrics such as current market caps, holder count, and trading volume are scrutinized, alongside spotlighting notable projects like Dope Grandma that are generating buzz within the Runes community.

The conversation shifts gears to Yuga Labs' decision to revoke Moonbirds' COO status, prompting a deep dive into the nuances of COO roles versus intellectual property rights and reflections on the evolution of projects from the Ethereum NFT boom era, from Mfers to Bored Apes. This segues into a review of the recent Azuki episode 1, culminating in Disco's reveal of his latest Ordinal acquisition—a Natcat—as the episode draws to a close.

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