Messari's Unqualified Opinions

Ask Messari Copilot "How will the adoption of USDD V2 and other innovations on Tron shape the network’s role in 2025?"

https://messari.io/copilot/share/future-of-tron-in-2025-e672ab43-3f6c-4309-b1c3-1b95f6842df8

Tron Founder Justin Sun joins Messari CEO Eric Turner to discuss Tron's Q4 achievements, including its 35% revenue growth and the burn of 415 million TRX making it deflationary.

Check out Messari's TRON Portal at tron.messari.io

Justin shares exciting updates on the launch of USDD V2, the role of AI agents in blockchain, and how Tron is positioning itself for long-term growth amidst a shifting regulatory landscape. They also discuss the importance of stablecoins, meme coins, and how innovation continues to drive adoption in the crypto space.

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00:37 Introduction

03:22 Stablecoin

06:50 Memecoin

10:38 U.S. Election

15:40 Future

Hosted by Eric Turner of Messari

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Ask Messari Copilot "What are the most promising opportunities in PayFi's future?"

Erbil Karaman, Huma Finance's Co-Founder and Tomer Weller, Stellar's CPO, join Messari CEO, Eric Turner, to discuss the PayFi Ecosystem and recently published Messari report.

Discover the PayFi ecosystem and its potential to revolutionize global payments, financing, and cross-border transactions. This conversation delves into real-world use cases, the PayFi stack, and the role of stablecoins and DeFi in shaping financial innovation. Tune in to hear more about the potential of blockchain to create seamless, efficient, and scalable payment systems.

00:00 Intros

02:53 What is Stellar?

04:17 What is PayFi?

06:42 Cross-border Payments and Stablecoins

11:54 Stablecoin & RWA Adoption

23:34 DeFi & PayFi Relationship

28:00 Most Exciting PayFi Use Case

33:56 Challenges and Headwinds

36:02 What is Arf?

39:20 Future

43:33 Ecosystem announcements

Hosted by Eric Turner of Messari

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Ask Messari Copilot "How will new stablecoin issuers shape global liquidity and adoption?"

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Anna Yuan, Perena's Founder and former Stablecoin Lead at Solana Labs, joins the Messari Research team to discuss the future of stablecoins. From the challenges of liquidity fragmentation to the role of agentic payments and real-world applications of stablecoins, Anna shares her expertise on the innovations shaping decentralized finance (DeFi).

Discover how stablecoins are transforming global markets, what’s driving their adoption, and the exciting new opportunities emerging in the space. Don’t miss this deep dive into the intersection of fintech, crypto, and stablecoins.

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00:00 Intros

03:22 Crypto Trends and Surprises

08:33 Stablecoins & Adoption

11:52 User Growth & Market Strategies

23:19 Market Consolidation & Fungibility

24:52 CDP Systems & Development

28:58 Future Winners & Risks

Hosted by Andrew Dyer & Kinji Steimetz of Messari

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Ask Messari Copilot "How could AI-powered camera networks reshape industries beyond autonomous driving?"

Alireza Ghods & Ulrik Lages, Natix's Core Contributors, join the Messari Research team to discuss mapping and autonomous vehicles.

Learn about the potential applications of their data for autonomous driving, smart cities, and beyond, as well as how Natix is leveraging blockchain technology and decentralized infrastructure to drive innovation.

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00:00 Intros

01:12 Origins

09:03 Client?

15:25 Centralized Model Advantages?

19:56 Lessons on Natix Incentives

30:13 Autonomous Vehicle Service

41:41 Multichain Challenges?

45:24 Future

Hosted by Dylan Bane & Kinji Steimetz of Messari

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Ask Messari Copilot "What were the top trends in the State of DePIN 2024?"

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00:00 Introductions

00:24 Origins

02:43 Growth

14:59 Agent vs Vitrualize

22:51 Partnership

28:09 Prediction

38:22 Decentralized Networks

44:28 Future

Hosted by Dylan Bane of Messari

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Ask Messari Copilot: "How is DIMO scaling its vehicle network and attracting developers in 2025?"

https://messari.io/copilot/share/scaling-dimo-s-vehicle-network-in-2025-f96147fb-d495-4975-b7d8-c99ab6e7cd2b

Join Dylan and Kinji as they sit down with Rob Solomon, co-founder of DIMO, to discuss how DIMO is revolutionizing vehicle connectivity through decentralized technology. From enabling seamless car data sharing to exploring use cases like usage-based insurance, EV charging insights, and even Pokémon Go-style apps, Rob breaks down DIMO's vision of creating an open, interoperable platform for mobility.

Learn how DIMO is tackling challenges like scaling globally, empowering developers, and integrating blockchain for seamless transactions. Don't miss insights into the massive potential of the mobility data market and what’s ahead for DIMO in 2025!

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00:00 Introductions

00:55 Dimo Overview

06:30 Value Flow in Dimo

10:49 Growth Constraints

15:35 Blockchain

19:57 Autonomous Vehicles

25:26 Car Data

30:24 Roadmap

Hosted by Dylan Bane & Kinji Steimetz of Messari

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Ask Messari Copilot: "How does XNet's D-WIN approach differ from Helium's?"

https://messari.io/copilot/share/comparing-d-win-and-helium-0d52047b-1db4-42e1-bc39-9a7a6da027d8

Join Dylan Bane and Kinji Steimetz as they dive into the future of decentralized wireless with Rich DeVaul, co-founder and CEO of XNet, on this episode of Fully Diluted.

Rich shares XNet’s groundbreaking approach to decentralized wireless (D-WIN), how they’re solving mobile coverage challenges with enterprise-grade solutions, and their mission to connect millions through innovative tokenomics and blockchain integration.

Highlights include:

🔹 The difference between XNet and Helium’s business models

🔹 How XNet is transforming mobile networks with cost-effective 5G deployment

🔹The shift to Solana and its impact on XNet’s operations

🔹Insights on tokenomics, governance, and decentralization in telecom

🔹The roadmap for 2025 and beyond

Discover how XNet is bridging the gap between legacy telecom and cutting-edge blockchain technology. Don’t miss this exciting discussion packed with insights on the future of decentralized wireless networks.

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00:00 Introductions

00:57 Origins

08:24 Reducing Cost

20:42 Commercial Strategy

28:23 Why Solana?

32:20 Token Model

37:27 Integrating With Tech

51:22 Future

Hosted by Dylan Bane & Kinji Steimetz of Messari

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Ask Messari Copilot "WTF is Peaq and Why Is It Worth $2B?" https://messari.io/copilot/share/understanding-peaq-s-valuation-f4abf889-1882-4d1d-a7d0-718f9db04bd7

Leonard Dorlochter & Max Thake, Co-Founders of Peaq join the Messari Research team.

Peaq is the layer-1 blockchain powering the Machine Economy, made up of real-world Web3 apps (DePINs) and the millions of devices that run on them.

The Fully Diluted Podcast with Messari Research brings you insightful, no-hype takes on what actually drives value in crypto. Subscribe to get weekly episodes with the best builders and researchers in crypto.

00:00 Intros & Origins

00:51 What Is Peaq

05:10 Machine Economy

15:32 Current State of Peaq

19:38 Peaq Token

28:52 Most exciting area in DePIN

32:35 AI Agents

44:30 Roadmap

Hosted by Dylan Bane & Kinji Steimetz of Messari

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Ask Messari Copilot: "What is Wintermute?" https://messari.io/copilot/share/understanding-wintermute-90b0f9d2-a259-4682-92e0-4dda8802946b

Bringing you insights and stories from specialist teams providing consulting, risk advisory, treasury management, strategic finance, and everything crypto protocols need.

Today's guest is Cllen Van Den Elst from Wintermute.

Learn more about Messari Protocol Services at https://messari.io/protocol-services

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.