Doctors of DeFi

The trio talks about the increasing global demand for the U.S. dollar, the resulting strength of the dollar negatively impacting emerging markets, and the consequent influx of capital into U.S. assets exacerbating global financial imbalances.

George thinks he has a business that can be tokenized. Austin and Parth help him run through how they'd actually tokenize it, what's in it for the business owner, and how it could work for your business.

Austin and Parth share their expertise on all things altcoin investing. The insane price swings of altcoin aren't for everyone. We'll share a few altcoins that are generally considered good to invest in and what makes certain altcoins stand out. 

The trio talk about the DOJ's charges against Binance, the tldr on what they did wrong, what's affecting rates and markets today, and why people are skeptically optimistic about Argentina's president elect.

We explore Parth's remarkable transition from dental entrepreneurship to the high-stakes world of decentralized finance. As the founder of Root Labs and a significant contributor to the Beanstalk protocol, Parth provides invaluable insights into the challenges and rewards of navigating the crypto realm.

We delve into the evolution of Root Labs, its critical role in the recapitalization after Beanstalk's significant exploit, and the vision Parth holds for the future. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast or simply intrigued by unconventional career paths, Parth's story is sure to inspire.

We delve into the complexities of stable coins, distinguishing between convertible ones like USDC, which are backed by tangible assets, and non-convertible types that rely on on-chain values.

Highlighting the importance of stable coins in on-chain commerce and the evolving crypto landscape, we also talk about the challenges faced by algorithm-based coins, using the Luna peg crash as a case study. 

The team reflects on their 2023 financial predictions, discussing both their successes and shortcomings. They dive deep into the state of the Defi market, the crypto landscape, the S and P 500's performance, the ongoing recession, and more. Join us as we analyze the past and look forward to what the future might hold.

Our trio of dental crypto enthusiasts, including our returning co-host Parth Patel, delve into the current bullish sentiment in the crypto space. Austin brings up the intriguing observation that while the crypto sector experienced dips and negative narratives in the past year, Bitcoin has emerged as one of the best-performing assets in 2023, touching the $35,000 mark.

Parth highlights the significance of Wall Street's growing interest in the crypto arena, especially with the anticipation of a Bitcoin ETF. This shift offers Wall Street a sustainable business model, allowing them to profitably sell the product of crypto. However, not everything is rosy. The group discusses the irony of Bitcoin's origin as a response to Wall Street's mismanagement of funds and how it's now being advocated for by those very entities. Furthermore, concerns about the actual mechanics behind the ETFs are addressed, particularly if they'll be backed one-to-one by Bitcoin or merely represent 'paper Bitcoin'.

One-conference-per-year Austin went to Texas to attend Permissionless 2023. He talks about the flat vibe, why those vibes are merely regional, and the niche-based future.

The price stabilization that comes with self custody, what we've learned in this bear market, and how that's all changed our thoughts on allocation.