The Edge Podcast 4RC

Simon Jones is the Founder of Reya Labs.

In this episode, we cover Reya Network, the game-changing modular L2 optimized for traders. Learn how this promising new L2 design allows for deeper markets and better trading conditions with instant liquidity, lightning fast transactions, superior APYs and a margin account at the network level.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
3:58 - Simon's background and why build Reya
5:21 - Reya Network vs Reya DEX
8:37 - Network embedded liquidity
11:00 - Which builders will Reya attract?
15:27 - Why Reya users don't pay gas
16:23 - Apps expected to land on Reya
17:50 - Is onchain trading inevitable?
20:03 - How permissionless is Reya Network?
21:04 - Puffer Finance mid-roll
21:28 - Targeted users and bootstrapping Reya
24:40 - Reya XP
26:02 - Challenges of regulatory compliance in DeFi
28:39 - Innovations coming to accelerate Reya growth
30:44 - Teller and Blueberry mid-roll
31:41 - Reya Perps DEX trading pairs
33:50 - How will Reya attract more traders
37:30 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Reya Network Website: https://reya.network/
► Reya DEX Website: https://reya.xyz/
► Reya Labs on Twitter: https://x.com/reya_xyz
► Simon on Twitter: https://x.com/0xSimonJones

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If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/

All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Nick Drakon is the Founder of Revelo Intel and Revelo Ventures. He is also host of the DeFi Sparks podcast.

In this episode, we cover how to find your own edge as a crypto investor. As a trader for over 20 years, Nick shares his own refined process as a profitable trader navigating the best opportunities crypto has to offer, as well as how to discover and leverage information asymmetries in the crypto bull run.

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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗

► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad
► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod
► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify
► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod

► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad
► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap
► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/

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🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS

🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH

💰 TELLER | DEFI'S CASH ADVANCE

🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
4:17 - Nick's background and Revelo Intel
6:52 - How poker taught Nick to be a profitable trader
13:14 - Why Nick disagrees with the "hodl" mindset
18:06 - The difference between investments vs trades
24:11 - Puffer mid-roll
24:39 - Impact of the ETH ETF approval
39:17 - Example assessing Wall St's appetite for ETH
45:19 - Teller and Blueberry mid-roll
46:16 - Information asymmetry in crypto markets
52:00 - Examples for finding your own edge
54:56 - Edge with Revelo Intel
1:04:36 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Revelo Intel Website: https://revelointel.com/
► Revelo Intel on Twitter: https://x.com/ReveloIntel
► Revelo Ventures on Twitter: https://x.com/ReveloVentures
► Nick on Twitter: https://x.com/NickDrakon
► DeFi Sparks Podcast: https://www.defisparks.com/

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If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/

All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Amir Forouzani and Jason Vranek are CoFounders of Puffer Labs. Justin Drake is a Researcher at The Ethereum Foundation.

In this episode, we cover Puffer Finance's Mainnet launch in May, as well as their ongoing campaign to redeem $1.7 billion of stETH to be converted to pufETH. Joined by Justin Drake from The Ethereum Foundation, we discuss why decentralization still matters, and how Puffer's protocol hopes to further contribute to decentralizing the Ethereum network.

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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗

► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad
► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod
► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify
► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod

► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad
► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap
► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/

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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources

☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI

🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH

💧 INSTADAPP | THE MOST CAPITAL EFFICIENT LENDING AND BORROWING POWERED BY FLUID

🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS

🍵 MATCHA | THE BEST PRICE ON OVER 5 MILLION TOKENS

💰 TELLER | DEFI'S CASH ADVANCE

🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
5:14 - What differentiates Puffer as an LRT?
6:28 - Why does decentralization matter?
8:41 - Series A raise
10:39 - Principal agent problem
12:48 - Problems with rug-pooling
14:18 - How Puffer addresses trust issues
17:36 - How LRTs fit into Ethereum roadmap
19:55 - Risks of restaking
23:19 - Puffer Decentralization Campaign
27:35 - State of no slashing on EigenLayer
31:06 - Next steps for Puffer stETH redemptions
32:40 - Tellor mid-roll
33:09 - Blueberry mid-roll
33:38 - Delegating EIGEN tokens to Puffer
38:34 - When will pufETH withdrawals be enabled?
40:49 - What Justin's excited for on Eth roadmap
43:46 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Puffer Website: https://puffer.fi/
► Puffer Chapter 4 Guide: https://medium.com/@puffer.fi/a-guide-to-maximizing-points-and-airdrops-in-chapter-4-c36caf3bf17d
► Puffer on Twitter: https://x.com/puffer_finance
► Amir on Twitter: https://x.com/amironchain
► Jason on Twitter: https://x.com/jasnoodle
► Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/drakefjustin

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If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/

All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad has been an advisor to Puffer since February 2023. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Arjun Bhuptani is the CoFounder of Everclear, previously known as Connext.

In this episode, we spotlight the new grand vision for Everclear, DeFi's first clearing layer. Arjun shares how Everclear will power chain abstraction, coordinate the global settlement of liquidity between chains, and solve fragmentation for modular blockchains.

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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗

► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad
► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod
► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify
► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod

► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad
► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap
► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/

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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources

☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI

🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH

💧 INSTADAPP | THE MOST CAPITAL EFFICIENT LENDING AND BORROWING POWERED BY FLUID

🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS

🍵 MATCHA | THE BEST PRICE ON OVER 5 MILLION TOKENS

🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
5:00 - Arjun's background and Connext
9:31 - Why DeFi needs a clearing layer?
12:00 - What is Everclear?
22:01 - Impact on solvers, market makers, CEXs, and users
25:10 - Blueberry mid-roll
25:40 - Decentralizing Everclear
29:19 - New use cases
35:41 - How will Everclear launch?
39:23 - What Everclear rebrand means for NEXT holders
42:09 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Everclear Website: https://everclear.org/
► Everclear on Twitter: https://x.com/everclearorg
► Arjun on Twitter: https://x.com/arjunbhuptani
► Link to thread announcing Everclear on Twitter: https://x.com/arjunbhuptanihttps://x.com/EverclearOrg/status/1797645031135904023

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If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/

All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Kendall Cole is the Founder of Proximity Labs, a research and development firm focused on NEAR Protocol.

In this episode, we cover NEAR's vision for chain abstraction. Kendall breaks down how chain abstraction will enable users to enjoy DeFi and Web3 without knowing what chain they’re on and why Near is uniquely placed to solve this.

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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗

► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad
► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod
► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify
► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod

► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad
► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap
► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/

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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources

☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI

🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH

💧 INSTADAPP | THE MOST CAPITAL EFFICIENT LENDING AND BORROWING POWERED BY FLUID

🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS

🍵 MATCHA | THE BEST PRICE ON OVER 5 MILLION TOKENS

🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
5:02 - Kendall's background
7:41 - Proximity Labs and NEAR
8:52 - What is chain abstraction?
11:43 - Why might NEAR solve this?
14:07 - What is sharding?
17:15 - Chain signatures
21:58 - What can be built with chain abstraction?
26:13 - Chain abstraction vs interoperability protocols
28:28 - When will users enjoy chain abstraction?
30:24 - Chain abstraction wallets on NEAR
32:10 - Blueberry mid-roll
32:38 - Value accrual to NEAR
34:58 - State of NEAR dApp growth
37:59 - Popular NEAR dApps
39:59 - NEAR fast finality layer
42:20 - Collaboration with EigenLayer
44:19 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Proximity Labs Website: https://www.proximity.dev/
► NEAR Protocol Website: https://near.org/
► Proximity on Twitter: https://x.com/proximityfi
► Kendall on Twitter: https://x.com/kendaIIc

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If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/

All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Bob Baxley is a Core Contributor at Maverick Protocol.

In this episode, we cover the upcoming launch of Maverick V2's Liquidity Operating System and AI-DEX. We explore how this next generation AMM enables powerful turnkey solutions such as their veToken factory, directional fees, dynamic fees, and their new AI-DEX customizable pool logic.

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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗

► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad
► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod
► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify
► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod

► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad
► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap
► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/

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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources

☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI

🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH

💧 INSTADAPP | THE MOST CAPITAL EFFICIENT LENDING AND BORROWING POWERED BY FLUID

🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS

🍵 MATCHA | THE BEST PRICE ON OVER 5 MILLION TOKENS

🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
5:28 - Maverick V1 overview
7:20 - Lowest gas fees among CLMMs
10:12 - Programmable pool use cases
13:37 - KYC Pools
16:07 - No fees for turnkey solutions
16:48 - The first AI-DEX
20:05 - Building for AI agent users
24:33 - Any token veFactory
30:15 - Blueberry mid-roll
30:44 - Maverick veFlywheel
32:58 - Directional fees
36:50 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Maverick Website: https://mav.xyz/
► Maverick on Twitter: https://x.com/mavprotocol
► Bob on Twitter: https://x.com/bob_baxley

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If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/

All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad is an advisor to Maverick Protocol, but as of this recording has no tokens vested. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.