In this episode, Wes and Eshan discuss the possibility of an Ethereum ETF following VanEck's announcement. They explore the probability of SEC approval and the potential impact on the crypto market. The conversation then shifts to the DenCun upgrade for Ethereum, which enables layer 2 solutions to thrive on the network. They discuss the benefits of layer 2 solutions and the potential for financial partnerships with Visa and Mastercard. The episode concludes with a discussion on Coinbase's $1 billion bond sale and the reasons behind it. They also share their opinions on Tesla's Cybertruck.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Market Discussion

01:03 VanEck's Announcement on ETH ETF, Congressional Pressure on Gary Gensler Regarding Crypto ETFs

09:37 Drake's Instagram Post on Bitcoin

10:20 Spencer Dinwiddie's Bitcoin Contract

11:42 DenCun Upgrade for Ethereum

13:09 Layer 2 Solutions and Call Data on Ethereum

19:18 Data Availability Solutions for Layer 2s

22:50 Coinbase's $1 Billion Bond Sale

25:47 Reasons for Coinbase's Bond Sale

28:06 Opinions on Tesla's Cybertruck

29:28 Conclusion

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