In this episode, the hosts dive into the evolving landscape of token distribution, exploring the shift from airdrops to stake drops citing EigenLayer's Season 2. They also discuss the cultural differences between Asian and Western crypto scenes, analyze recent SEC actions, and examine innovative cross-chain solutions from projects like 1nch and Osmosis. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing crypto culture, the potential death of airdrops, and the rise of intent-based architectures in DeFi. Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:22) Cringe Crypto Flights

(04:24) Crypto's Social Layer

(09:48) Prism Private Messaging

(13:01) Permissionless III Ad

(14:33) Unify AVS

(19:52) EigenLayer Stake Drop

(27:07) Death of Airdrops

(34:49) SEC Lawsuit Dismissed

(45:40) 1nch Crosschain Swaps

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Disclaimer

Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation.

Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Rex, Jon, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.