Unchained

By Laura Shin

Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Sh... more

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September 06, 2024Are All Crypto Funds Basically Engaging in Illegal Activity Now? - Ep. 700
The SEC and CFTC’s recent actions against Uniswap and Galois Capital could mark a turning point in crypto regulation. With both firms settling on relatively low fines, are we witnessing regulators establish precedent for a broader crackdown on the industry?
In this episode, Larry Florio, general counsel at 1kx, delves into the implications of these settlements, the frustrations asset managers face with regulatory compliance, and whether the SEC’s approach could push the crypto industry into a corner. Will these actions set a precedent for more aggressive enforcement ahead?
Show highlights:
Why the SEC's action against Galois Capital highlights a shift in language, focusing on tokens "offered and sold as securities"
What a qualified custodian is and why the SEC's action against Galois punishes them for using FTX, which could have fit one definition of a qualified custodian if it hadn’t been perpetrating a fraud
How the SEC demands crypto fund managers comply with regulations on qualified custodians while also limiting qualified custodians in crypto
Whether the SEC is effectively banning crypto funds by requiring compliance with impossible rules
How the SEC penalized Galois for giving affiliates better liquidity terms than outside investors
How SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda’s call for clarity on "crypto asset securities" reflects the industry’s frustration with the lack of clear guidelines from the SEC
Why the CFTC's fine against Uniswap for alleged leveraged transactions may set a precedent for future enforcement actions
How Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger's dissent highlights the unfairness of punishing Uniswap despite their proactive compliance, according to Larry
Whether the New York Attorney General’s subpoenas to VCs about Uniswap signal a renewed adversarial approach to regulating DeFi
The timing of these actions, along with the SEC’s Wells notice to OpenSea
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Guest
Larry Florio, general counsel at 1kx
Timestamps:
➡️ 01:51 - The SEC using different language to describe tokens as securities
➡️ 04:53 - Qualified custodians & Galois Capital's use of FTX
➡️ 09:04 - Compliance frustrations for crypto asset managers
➡️ 11:58 - The SEC effectively banning crypto funds?
➡️ 18:22 - Penalty for giving some investors undisclosed preferential treatment
➡️ 18:25 - SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda’s call for clarity on crypto assets
➡️ 19:35 - CFTC's fine against Uniswap: A troubling precedent?
➡️ 23:09 -Uniswap's compliance efforts & two CFTC Commissioners’ dissents
➡️ 24:56 - NY Attorney General’s subpoenas
➡️ 27:04 - OpenSea’s Wells notice: NFTs as securities?
➡️ 30:34 - Crypto News Recap
Links
Galois Capital:
The Block: SEC charges and settles with crypto-focused Galois Capital over custody issues
Larry Florio’s thread
Uniswap:
CoinDesk: Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
Blockworks: CFTC Commissioners dissent on Uniswap settlement
Comments from Uniswap counsel
Axios: The SEC has questions for VCs about Uniswap
NY Attorney General’s Subpoenas
CoinDesk: VC Giants a16z, Union Square Ventures Get Subpoenaed by New York About Uniswap: Sources
OpenSea’s Wells notice:
Unchained: If the SEC Sues OpenSea, Here's Why the NFT Platform Could Win Easily
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September 05, 2024 The Chopping Block: Trump’s World Liberty Financial Unveiled, Memecoin Market Trends, and DeFi Developments - Ep. 699
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. In this episode, the boys tackle the buzz around World Liberty Financial, a controversial DeFi project linked to Donald Trump, and its ties to a previously hacked protocol. They explore the motivations behind the Trump family's involvement in crypto, questioning the legitimacy and future of the project.
The conversation pivots to memecoins, with debates around the sustainability of the memecoin market and the growing influence of platforms like Pump.fun. We explore the thought-provoking discussion on the evolution of financial games in crypto, where both strategies and the game's rules can change dynamically. The squad also reflects on broader crypto market trends, touching on AI-driven markets, decentralized finance, and the shifting regulatory landscape.
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Show highlights
🔹 World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project allegedly linked to Donald Trump, sparks controversy with its origins in a hacked protocol.
🔹 Debate on the motivations behind Trump family involvement in crypto, questioning the legitimacy of World Liberty Financial.
🔹 Discussion around memecoins and their market cycles, with concerns about the sustainability and long-term viability of these tokens.
🔹 The concept of dynamically adjusting financial rules in crypto systems, contrasting it with traditional finance.
🔹 Pump.fun reaches $100M in revenue, marking it as a dominant memecoin platform, but also raising questions about the health of the memecoin ecosystem.
🔹 The innovation in memecoins, suggesting that dynamic mechanics could extend the life cycle of these tokens.
🔹 Broader reflections on the future of memecoins, potential market corrections, and how the crypto ecosystem will adapt.
🔹 Speculation on the continued rise of AI-driven markets and the evolving role of decentralized finance in a digital-first world.
Hosts
⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Tarun Chitra, Managing Partner at Robot Ventures
DisclosuresLinks
Coindesk article: “Inside the Trump Crypto Project Linked to a $2M DeFi Hack and Former Pick-Up Artist”
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/09/04/in-trump-backed-crypto-project-insiders-are-poised-for-unusually-big-paydays

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September 03, 2024Bitcoin Is Just for Libertarians, Right? Two Progressives Disagree - Ep. 698
As the 2024 elections draw near, Bitcoin and crypto have become hot topics on the political stage. In this episode, Trey Walsh, host of The Progressive Bitcoiner podcast, and Jason Maier, author of “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin,” explain why they believe progressive values align with Bitcoin. They discuss how Bitcoin can be a tool for social justice and financial inclusion, challenge misconceptions about its environmental impact, and debate whether making Bitcoin a presidential issue in 2024 was premature.
With Elizabeth Warren attacking crypto and the unfriendly environment for the industry under the Biden administration, the guests also highlight that there’s a slight change in the Democratic party, though they are not certain that the Harris campaign will adopt a pro-Bitcoin stance.
Show highlights:
How Trey and Jason became Bitcoiners
What progressivism means to Trey and Jason, highlighting Bitcoin's alignment with social justice and financial inclusion, beyond its typical libertarian associations
How Jason and Trey persuade skeptical progressives about Bitcoin
Whether they believe that other areas of crypto besides Bitcoin have value
Why they think Bitcoin’s environmental impact is the biggest misconception among progressives
Whether Elizabeth Warren’s focus on consumer protection blinds her to Bitcoin as a tool for financial inclusion
Why Jason believes pushing Bitcoin as a presidential issue in 2024 was premature
Why Trey sees potential hope for pro-crypto policies under a potential Harris administration, despite the hostility of the Biden administration
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Guests:
Trey Walsh, host of The Progressive Bitcoiner podcast
Jason Maier, author of “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin”
Trump and the Future of Bitcoin, Jason’s op-ed
Timestamps:
➡️ 02:06 - How Trey and Jason became Bitcoiners
➡️ 05:14 - Bitcoin, progressivism & social justice
➡️ 11:24 - Persuading skeptical progressives
➡️ 16:19 - Value beyond Bitcoin? Other cryptos
➡️ 21:46 - Environmental impact misconceptions
➡️ 34:36 - Elizabeth Warren & Bitcoin: Consumer protection vs. financial inclusion
➡️ 41:24 - Was making Bitcoin a 2024 election issue premature?
➡️ 55:15 - Potential for pro-crypto policies under Harris?

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August 31, 2024The Chopping Block: Telegram's Founder Arrested, OpenSea Under Fire, and Ethereum's Dilemma - Ep. 697
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. In this episode, the squad is joined by Rebecca Rettig, Polygon’s Chief Legal & Policy Officer, to dissect the SEC's impact on the crypto landscape, particularly focusing on OpenSea's Wells notice and impending legal challenges.
They discuss the arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, analyzing the political and cybersecurity ramifications. The conversation shifts to the internal frictions within the Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik Buterin's criticism of DeFi, reflecting the community's mixed reactions. The broader implications for the crypto industry, privacy, and regulatory clarity are highlighted with special insights from guest Rebecca Rettig, who adds depth on the legal and historical context. Wrapping up, they anticipate future challenges and emphasize staying informed.
Show highlights
🔹 Arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France sparks global free speech and encryption debates.
🔹 Impact of Pavel Durov's charges on Telegram's role in global communication and crypto communities.
🔹 DeFi protocols face challenges with decentralization, privacy, and regulatory pressures.
🔹 OpenSea receives a Wells notice from the SEC, raising concerns about NFT marketplaces and royalty enforcement.
🔹 Ethereum Foundation's spending and Vitalik Buterin's critical comments on DeFi stir community debate.
🔹 Tension between public goods and financial services in Ethereum's future development.
🔹 Real-World Assets (RWAs) and their controversial role in Ethereum's ecosystem.
🔹 Speculation on future Ethereum protocol changes and their impact on network efficiency and user experience.
🔹 Broader implications of the SEC's aggressive stance towards crypto exchanges and NFT platforms.
Hosts
⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Tarun Chitra, Managing Partner at Robot Ventures

Special Guest
⭐️Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal & Policy Officer at Polygon Labs

DisclosuresLinks
Plurality philosophy in an incredibly oversized nutshell by Vitalik:
https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2024/08/21/plurality.html

OpenSea’s response to SEC Wells notice “Taking a stand for a better internet” by Devin Finzer
https://opensea.io/blog/articles/taking-a-stand-for-a-better-internet

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:24 Telegram’s Pavel Durov’s Arrest
05:12 Free Speech/Encryption in the Crypto World
09:26 Policy Implications for Tech Platforms
13:57 France's Role and International Reactions
27:49 SEC Targets OpenSea
36:35 SEC’s Jurisdictional Strategies
40:29 Good vs. Bad Actors
45:16 Ethereum Foundation: Public Good or DeFi?
56:43 Vitalik vs. Crypto Twitter

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August 30, 2024If the SEC Sues OpenSea, Here's Why the NFT Platform Could Win Easily - Ep. 696
The SEC’s latest enforcement action is targeting NFTs, and OpenSea is in the crosshairs. In this episode, crypto lawyer Preston Byrne joins to unpack the implications of the SEC's Wells Notice to OpenSea and what it might mean for the platform and the broader NFT market. Could Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act provide a unique defense for OpenSea? Preston also dives into other recent SEC moves, including cases against Stoner Cats, Impact Theory, and more.
Lastly, with the 2024 elections looming and political divides sharpening, is the SEC overreaching in its approach to crypto?
Show highlights:
Why Preston believes that the SEC will go after OpenSea for being an unregistered securities exchange
What the Stoner Cats case was about and why it was not a strong enforcement action, according to Preston
Why OpenSea's defense against the SEC may hinge on Section 230 protections for user-generated content, setting it apart from traditional exchanges like Coinbase or Binance
How the clear-cut promises made by Impact Theory about potential returns made their NFTs resemble securities, unlike the typical art-focused NFTs on OpenSea
Why Nate Chastain’s NFT insider trading case is unlikely to impact the SEC’s potential lawsuit against OpenSea
Whether the $4 million settlement by Dapper Labs over NBA Top Shot NFTs likely represents little relevance to OpenSea's SEC issues
What a Wells notice signals about the SEC's likelihood of suing OpenSea and why they might feel confident about winning this case
How Jonathan Mann and Brian Frye's lawsuit for clarity on NFTs as securities highlights the SEC's potentially overreaching stance in its possible case against OpenSea
How Trump's careful language around his NFT collection likely minimizes SEC risk by avoiding investment promises and focusing on their use as digital collectibles
Whether the SEC's actions could reinforce the divide among crypto voters, with Trump promising a crypto-friendly stance and Harris likely continuing a more adversarial approach
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Guest
Preston Byrne, Managing Partner at Byrne & StormLinks
Wells notice
Original announcement by X by OpenSea’s CEO Devin Finzer
Unchained: OpenSea's Wells Notice From the SEC Could Prove ‘Disastrous’
Recent cases
Unchained: Are NFTs Securities Offerings? Two Artists Sue the SEC to Find Out
The Defiant: NFTs Are Securities? All Eyes Turn to Top Shot Case
Reuters:
US regulator fines Stoner Cats creator for offering NFTs
Ex-OpenSea manager sentenced to 3 months in prison for NFT insider trading
Hester Peirce’s dissent on the Stoner Cats case
Others
Paper: The Economic Reality of NFT Securities.
Mondaq: Defining NFTs: Property, Securities, Or Commodities?
National Post: Trump’s newest NFTs show him as superhero, boxer and motorcyclist
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:11 - SEC targets OpenSea: Unregistered exchange?
03:58 - Stoner Cats case: Weak for SEC?
07:42 - OpenSea's defense: Section 230 protections
13:15 - Impact Theory's promises vs. OpenSea's NFTs
15:34 - Nate Chastain's case
17:15 - Dapper Labs settlement: Relevance to OpenSea
18:56 - Wells notice: SEC's confidence to sue
19:48 - Mann & Frye's lawsuit: SEC overreach?
22:39 - Trump’s NFT strategy: Minimizing SEC risk
24:53 - What this Wells notice says about the presidential election
58:25 - News Recap

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August 28, 2024Bits + Bips: Fed Moves, Election Plays & DeFi Token Valuations - Ep. 695
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann welcome venture capitalist Rennick Palley to explore the implications of Fed chair Jerome Powell's recent shift from focusing on inflation to employment, analyzing how it might influence crypto and global markets.
Palley also shares some incisive analysis for why he thinks blue-chip DeFi projects might be overvalued, and both McCann and Palley highlight why they are still bullish on memecoins.
Finally, the gang discusses the growing political influence of the crypto industry, the potential impact of Kamala Harris presidential run on future regulations, and whether Justin Sun is using Tron as his “personal piggy bank.”
Plus, what’s the latest with bitcoin ETF option applications, and what Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest means.
Show highlights:
00:00 Intro
02:41 How Powell's speech signaled a shift from a focus on inflation to employment and what that means for crypto markets
10:25 Why the Fed's proactive stance on the labor market could cement Powell's legacy, and how cutting rates amid high real rates might prevent long-term economic damage
23:47 How a significant payroll revision caused a brief panic, yet the markets dismissed it as noise due to its lagging nature
27:21 What the absence of crypto in the DNC's platform means for the industry, and how Kamala Harris’ presidential run could impact future regulations
34:12 How the surge in crypto contributions to political campaigns highlights the industry's growing influence
37:00 How the growing narrative around undervalued DeFi tokens could play out under a Trump administration, given the perception of Republican support for crypto
43:15 Why blue-chip DeFi projects, despite their dominant market share and attractive business models, may be overvalued, according to Rennick
53:44 Whether Justin Sun uses Tron as his “personal piggy bank”
58:52 Whether investing in memecoins is a good strategy and how to construct a portfolio around them
1:12:59 Why James says that the withdrawal and refiling of bitcoin ETF options applications signals potential progress, and how the SEC’s ongoing review could lead to approval by early 2025
1:19:43 Pavel Durov’s arrest and why Alex believes TON might be a good asset to buy
Hosts:
James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence
Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard
Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric
Guest:
Rennick Palley, Czar of Speed, Protector of the Hat.

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1h 28min
August 27, 2024How to Build the Fastest Onchain Experience With Monad, Sei, and Eclipse - Ep. 694
In this episode of Unchained, Keone Hon of Monad Labs, Jay Jog of Sei Labs, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse Labs share insights on their distinct approaches to scalability and performance in high-throughput blockchains. They discuss the technical advantages of parallelized EVMs, the strategic decisions behind blockchain architecture, and the innovations driving the next generation of high-speed chains.
Show highlights:
00:00 Intro
02:02 How Monad got started and its mission from the very beginning
03:46 The features that enable Monad to be a high-throughput blockchain
07:32 Why Monad chose to make a new blockchain instead of an L2
08:36 Why Keone believes that Monad offers the best experience for developers and why he doesn’t like the ‘Ethereum killer’ description
15:48 Monad’s big venture capital raise and how they’ll use the money
17:30 Monad’s strong community
19:21 The next steps for Monad and whether we’ll see a token soon
20:02 What Sei is and the role of the GameStop saga in the creation of it
21:31 Why Jay believes the EVM developer ecosystem is so strong
25:45 Why Sei pivoted from Cosmos to the EVM that led to the launch of its v2
27:14 What allows Sei to be “the fastest chain, even faster than Solana”
33:03 How Sei DB works, and why Jay says that the monolithic approach has many advantages to the modular one
45:35 How Eclipse works by combining Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos
53:22 How Eclipse deals with the complexities of its modular architecture
54:54 What ways there are to transact in SOL on Eclipse
55:44 Vijay’s reaction to how Eclipse Labs has responded to the allegations against its founder and former CEO Neel Somani
57:21 How Eclipse aims to attract developers
1:01:15 What areas within crypto Vijay expects will flourish on Eclipse
1:03:49 The next steps for Eclipse and when the mainnet could launch
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Guests:
Keone Hon, Co-founder and CEO at Monad Labs.
Jay Jog, Co-founder of Sei Labs.
Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse Labs.

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August 23, 2024Pendle Ripped in Early 2024, But Usage Has Slowed Down. Can It Recover? - Ep. 693
Pendle Finance, an innovative protocol that lets users trade yield, surged in popularity earlier this year but is now grappling with a downturn in usage.
In this episode, founder TN Lee shares insights into Pendle's approach, the factors behind its recent success, and the challenges it faces in recovering user engagement and TVL. Plus, since Pendle’s rise was driven by the points narrative, TN talks about how the protocol can keep growing.
Show highlights:
00:00 Intro
01:24 What Pendle is, how the idea for it was born, and how it works
05:06 Why Pendle has exploded this year, even though it launched years ago
12:01 Whether Pendle is an app for sophisticated traders and the most common strategies in the protocol
15:46 How users are able to leverage their earned points in several protocols
19:20 Besides market risks, what the risks are of trading in Pendle and how they try to mitigate them
20:57 Pendle’s recent significant drop in TVL and plans to recover
24:13 If the points narrative ends, will Pendle remain relevant?
27:31 Crypto News Recap
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TN Lee, Founder of Pendle FinanceLinks
Previous coverage of Unchained on Pendle: DeFi Protocol Pendle Reaches All-Time High as Total Value Locked Tops $5.78 Billion
Background Information on Pendle
Introduction
Glossary
Minting
Advanced Yield Trading Strategies
vePENDLE
DeSpread Research report (Sept 2023)
Cointelegraph Research: Deciphering Pendle Finance’s surge
Others:
Crypto News: Major Changes Ahead: Pendle Ends Earn UI, Focuses on V3
Pendle reached its second largest maturity event on July 25
DeFi Llama: Pendle’s TVL

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August 22, 2024 The Chopping Block: L2 Strategy Debates, Prediction Market Innovations, and Ethereum's Vulnerabilities - Ep. 692
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. This week, the boys discuss Ethereum's current standing in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, comparing it to the United States regarding capital concentration despite fewer users.
They also dive into the dynamics of prediction markets, focusing on Polymarket's role in predicting election outcomes. The conversation evolves into an analysis of potential changes to the Ethereum mainnet, driven by competition from Solana and other factors, including block time reductions and gas limit increases. The episode concludes with predictions about Ethereum's possible upgrades in the next six months and a bet among the hosts about the outcome.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Show highlights
🔹 A focused discussion on the utility and accuracy of polls versus prediction markets, particularly highlighting the insights from prediction market platforms like Polymarket.
🔹Exploration of Nate Silver's analytical methods and their application to understanding market dynamics and voter behavior forecasts in the crypto context.
🔹Examination of liquidity issues in crypto prediction markets, referencing platforms like Drift Protocol and their impact on market behavior and reliability.
🔹Analysis of how Solana’s advancements are pushing Ethereum to evolve, particularly in the areas of Layer 1 and Layer 2 scaling solutions.
🔹Discussion on the economic strengths and potential vulnerabilities of Ethereum, likened to the Dutch Disease, where reliance on a dominant resource can lead to broader economic issues.
🔹Speculative insights into the possible future changes in Ethereum’s protocol, including adjustments to block times and gas limits, and their potential impact on the network’s efficiency and user experience.
Hosts
⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly
⭐️Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-founder of Superstate
⭐️Tarun Chitra, Managing Partner at Robot Ventures

DisclosuresLinks
On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything a Book by Nate Silver: https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Art-Risking-Everything/dp/1594204128

0:00 Intro
01:52 Polls vs. Prediction Markets
08:04 Nate Silver's On the Edge
15:37 Prediction Markets and Liquidity
22:31 Solana's Influence on Ethereum
25:32 L1 vs. L2s Updates
32:13 Ethereum has Dutch Disease
44:12 Predictions for Ethereum

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August 20, 2024How Crypto Tokens Get Launched and How That's Evolved Over Time - Ep. 691
In this episode, Reed Werbitt, US CEO of Flowdesk, and Hanson Birringer, Head of US OTC Sales, delve into the intricacies of launching a token and the evolving landscape of over-the-counter markets. They discuss what factors teams should consider when choosing market makers and exchanges, how the launch of bitcoin and ether ETFs has impacted the markets, and the role of points systems in attracting users to tokens. The conversation also covers the challenges faced by Bitcoin miners amid recent market developments and the opportunities presented by solving fragmentation.
Show highlights:
00:00 Intro
01:53 Reed’s and Hanson’s backgrounds and what Flowdesk aims to do
05:52 How market makers work with token issuers
11:55 How a token issuer decides where to launch their tokens and what market maker to choose
17:53 Why Binance and OKX are the most desirable exchanges on which to list a token
18:38 Whether the crypto markets have changed with the launch of spot ETFs
19:36 The ideal ways to launch a token, and why it’s important to analyze the type of token
21:55 How points systems have affected the go-to-market strategies
25:38 How the low float/high FDV coins have affected whether Flowdesk engages with a new project
30:29 The benefits of OTC trading and how crypto OTC differs from TradFi OTC
41:54 The challenge of having multiple banking relationships
43:21 How this year’s developments, such as the ETFs and Trump’s promises, have changed the landscape for Flowdesk
46:00 Why solving fragmentation is the next big opportunity, according to Hanson
47:46 Whether the result of the U.S. elections will affect Flowdesk’s business
54:04 How the halving and bitcoin ETFs have affected miners
55:56 The significant differences between the prices of locked tokens vs. their market price
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Guests:
Reed Werbitt, US CEO of Flowdesk and
Hanson Birringer, Head of OTC Sales of Flowdesk
Links
Bloomberg: Crypto Token Listings on Major Exchanges Top Last Year’s Total Already,
Bitget Research & Nansen Research: Discovering Token Potential for Trading & Exchange Listing
Hack VC: 10 Things to Consider When Preparing for your Token Generation Event (TGE),
FlowDesk: How Projects Can Select the Right Market-Making Model
a16zcrypto:
Operational guidelines for token launches, from creation to custody
5 rules for token launches
Keyrock: Crypto Market Making: Basics, Benchmarks, and More,
Openware: Strategies for Effective Crypto Market Making
Token listing issues
Unchained: Who’s to Blame for the Underperformance of Low Float, High FDV Tokens?
New launches (part 1) - private capture, phantom pricing, by Cobie
Why are all these low float / high FDV coins down bad?, by Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi
Chainalysis: 54% of ERC-20 Tokens Listed on DEXes in 2023 Display Patterns That May Be Suggestive of Pump and Dump Schemes, but Represent just 1.3% of DEX Trading Volume
Market making
DL News: Crypto market makers rake in cash shorting their customers’ tokens. One firm is calling for more transparency
Archeron Trading: Case Study: Chainflip, Demystifying Effective Pre-Market Orderbook Structuring

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