Decentral Lens

In this week's episode, the focus starts on the findings from Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington D.C., where hosts Blutoshi and Disco delve into key discussions from the summit, such as the advancements in Bitcoin mining, its political implications, and its increasing recognition in the U.S. political arena. They share compelling stories from the summit, showcasing Bitcoin's role as "Freedom money" and its significance for individuals and movements in Ukraine, Russia, Nicaragua, and Afghanistan, aiding their survival and cause support.

The conversation then turns to the imminent Bitcoin halving, expected around April 19 or 20, exploring its potential effects on Bitcoin's valuation, including the anticipated impact of ETF approvals in Hong Kong. The hosts ponder over Qatar's sizable Bitcoin holdings and the growing trend of corporations emulating Michael Saylor and Microstrategy's Bitcoin investment approach, with MetaPlanet's acquisition strategy serving as a recent example.

Additionally, the episode highlights the RSIC lottery pooling process, commends the art donated by generative art pioneer OTO for the pool, and examines the lottery pool's participation levels. It also speculates on the fate of various Rune projects following the pre-mining period and the halving.

The dialogue then addresses the SEC's recent Wells Notice to Uniswap, dissecting the allegations and Uniswap's structure, while urging support for Uniswap. Updates on Eigen Layer's restaking system and the expansion of Base and Coinbase are discussed. The episode wraps up with insights into the shutdown of the Bored Ape restaurant and the trajectories of significant ETH NFT projects like Azuki, Crypto Punks, and Mfers, concluding with a positive outlook on the future of the crypto sector.

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In this episode, the hosts Disco and Blutoshi delve into the latest updates from Casey Rodarmor related to his vision and insights shared this week tied to the upcoming launch of Runes, . They explore which projects might lead the market post-halving, while also discussing Runes' architecture and its potential impacts.

The conversation shifts to the recent Mfer token airdrop and Base's success, speculating on Coinbase's potential influence on Ethereum's future. They also analyze a recent dip in Bitcoin price and the news of the U.S. Government transferring around 2 billion USD in Bitcoin to a Coinbase account.

The episode concludes with a discussion on recent comments from SEC officials, raising questions about the SEC's effectiveness and how individuals involved in the cryptocurrency sector can contribute to addressing broader issues.

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In this episode, Blutoshi and Disco connect to survey the latest news and the state of the crypto space as we approach the halving. They ponder what will dominate the crypto narrative post-halving. The recent Ink mint is discussed, with commendations for its accessible mint price and its unique promise of offering no utility. The dialogue shifts to a broader examination of the current Ordinals space as well as a review of the  recent activity on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana chains.

The conversation then turns to SBF's recent 25-year prison sentencing. Following this, they analyze the recent market dip and the latest inflows into the Bitcoin ETF. Questions arise about the impact of Ethereum L2s that don't utilize ETH on Ethereum's overall ecosystem.

The discussion evolves around whether L2s and NFT projects from the previous cycle will retain their relevance or if new platforms and projects will take over, leveraging the lessons from their forerunners, with Base for L2s and Ink for Ordinals as examples. The latest developments from Azuki are examined, revisiting the utility versus non-utility theme. An overview of current Runes-related projects is presented, and the question of whether Runes embody utility is raised. The episode concludes with a call to remember the core principles of decentralization in this new bull market.

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While Disco is off with the fam in South America, Blutoshi and Brennan take a look at all things Crypto, Bitcoin, Macro and Ordinals.

We've seen a lot of outflows in the Bitcoin ETFs and wild price swings down to the low $60k range. Is this a healthy blow-off or is there something bigger happening?

We talk about all the degen behavior and scams coming out in this bull market in Bitcoin and Solana memecoin and airdrop seasons and how people are literally sending crypto to scammers wallets.

We also look at good mental models to have when investing in different assets including Bitcoin, Ordinals and more.

And finally F*uck Craig Wright, the only person in the world who is now proven to not be Satoshi Nakamoto.  We are all Satoshi, except Craig Wright!

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Blutoshi and Disco examine this week's macroeconomic trends through the prism of Bitcoin, noting its price increase and stabilization above historic highs. They discuss the significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, highlighting the billion-dollar inflow days against the backdrop of Bitcoin's daily supply of 900, and compare this phenomenon with prominent NASDAQ stocks like Nvidia.

Additionally, they cover Coinbase's recent announcement of issuing a billion-dollar bond and segue into a discussion about Coinbase's "Stand with Crypto" initiative, the triumph of crypto-supportive candidates in the latest Super Tuesday elections, and the importance of communicating pro-crypto and blockchain stances to elected officials.

The hosts also explore the shifting public perception of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, citing endorsements from celebrities like Drake sharing Michael Saylor's CNBC segment to his Instagram, Jamie Dimon's recent more supportive stance on Bitcoin, and recent pro-cryptocurrency comments from Donald Trump, in contrast to Joe Biden's proposed mining tax in his latest budget.

The episode shifts focus to investment and collection strategies in the current bull market, considering the impact of record-high digital currency prices on the valuation of Ordinals, NFTs, Runes, and more during this period of price exploration. They spotlight the influx of new PFP mints, such as OMB and Ink, and delve into how the impending halving might create new investment avenues.

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This week's episode provides a review of the week's key developments in the crypto space. It kicks off with Bitcoin's dramatic surge to a new all-time high, followed by a brief pullback and subsequent stabilization at levels near the peak. The episode also shines a spotlight on the Arizona State Senate's exploration of incorporating Bitcoin ETFs into the state's retirement portfolios, reflecting the growing interest in Bitcoin triggered by ETFs. 

Additionally, the episode addresses Coinbase's recent technical issues during Bitcoin's price spikes and delves into the recurring crashes on days of high trading volume. The discussion extends to the current amount of Bitcoin on exchanges, including notable selling by a veteran miner and the continued inflow of investments into Bitcoin ETFs, particularly BlackRock's IBIT. Furthermore, Michael Saylor's ongoing commitment to Bitcoin is acknowledged, highlighting Microstrategy's plan to purchase up to $700 million more Bitcoin. Ethereum's ascent in anticipation of the Decun update is also examined, noting ETH's highest price point since late 2021. 

The episode revisits the theme of managing FOMO in investment decisions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clear vision and conviction amidst the influencers of market narratives. Finally, it explores the challenges faced by community members whose identities are closely linked to specific projects or blockchains that may fall out of favor.

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Catch up with Disco and Blutoshi as they digest all the events from one of the craziest days crypto has seen in a while, topics covered include: 

* Bitcoin's roller coaster day, highlighted by a price peak of over 64K followed by  a sudden drop followed back up by a stabilization and recovery. The daily inflows to the BTC ETF's is also reviewed.

* Coinbase's ill timed crash. Amidst the day's trading frenzy one of the largest central exchanges was displaying zero balances for account holders. What does that mean for Coinbase and Kraken and a reminder to follow best practices .

* Kraken's move to fight back against the SEC and the involvement of The Chamber of Digital Commerce is also discussed. 

* Yuga Labs has partnered with Magic Eden, what will the potential impact be on collections? 

The conversation also touches on what is currently capturing Ordinal Degenerate Mindshare as well as an update on John Deaton's campaign vs Elizabeth Warren. 

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In this week's episode of Decentral Lens, Blutoshi and Disco discuss: 

* BTC ETF Inflows 
* BTC/ETH/SOL price vs. ATH
* Deaton v. Senator Warren: Game On
* Ethereum hits 3K
* Yuga Labs buys Moonbirds

The conversation also touches on the profound innovation and richness of the crypto community and how fulfilling it is to explore deeper and deeper into the space. Disco also discloses an investment decision he made this week based on discussions brought up over previous episodes. 

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This episode focuses on Bitcoin's significant achievement in surpassing the One Trillion Market Cap milestone, along with the unprecedented expansion of BTC ETFs. It delves into the burgeoning crypto bull market and the prevalent FOMO, discussing ways to maintain a level-headed approach in investment decisions. 

The episode commends the recent communication by the blockchain association and its allies to legislators, critiquing the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. Additionally, it covers the latest developments from RSIC. The rapid ascent of Pudgy Penguins, challenging the dominance of Bored Apes, is analyzed. 

The episode also explores the recent triumphs of the Robinhood trading platform in the crypto space and applauds Coinbase's latest advertising campaign.

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In this episode, we cover the the latest on the continued RSIC frenzy, the latest on Runes as well as updates from the Ordinals ecosystem. Solana's 5 hour outtage is covered leading questions about how it had no negative impact on price which leads to a review of the amount of SOL that is currently staked compared to ETH. Next we examine  Farcaster and it's hockey stick growth are dicussed with an emphasis on the strategies implemented that are paying off,  including the launch of Frames.  Recent rulings from the SEC as they relate to DeFi are also examined. Bitcoin ETF action is covered and an update on the Gemini Earn situation is provided.

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