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0xResearch Podcast

0xResearch is the show for those who want to step up their game and think like a crypto analyst. We bring on crypto's best to uncover the latest research, explore protocol developments and identify new narratives. We are full-time crypto analysts who read white papers, governance forums and research pieces for fun (normal, right?). Join us as we combine crypto's top talent with our countless hours of research to create the best content in the space. 

  1. Creating the Future of the Internet Onchain | Jesse Pollak

    4 DAYS AGO

    Creating the Future of the Internet Onchain | Jesse Pollak

    In this episode, Jesse Pollak, Base builder #001, joined us to discuss the creation of Base, maintaining a consistent UX on Base, and Base sequencers vs other L2s! We also dove into the importance of decentralizing Base, how the team is thinking about Parallelized EVMs, and their consumer focussed approach. Finally, we closed out by asking Jesse how he is thinking about the next five years. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Polygon Labs is developing the next generation of open source zero-knowledge tech to aggregate crypto liquidity and user bases with the AggLayer. To support the aggregated future, the Polygon Community Grants Program was launched with 1 billion tokens — all for Polygon builders. Season One of the community grants program is live now, and features 35 million in MATIC to support the next generation of Polygon projects! Join the aggregated future today by applying at https://polygon.technology/grants -- Join us at Permissionless III. Use code 0x10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii -- Follow Jesse Pollak: https://x.com/jessepollak Follow Nikhil: https://x.com/0xnikhilchat Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:35) The Creation of Base (4:16) Raising the Gas Limits on Base (8:49) Base's Consistent UX (15:46) Base Sequencers vs Other L2s (19:29) How is Base Thinking About Parallelized EVMs? (31:01) Permissionless III Ad (32:15) Polygon Ad (33:06) Decentralizing Base (44:17) Base's Consumer Focus (52:32) Base in Five Years -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    1h 1m
  2. Can Drift Rival Binance? | Analyst Round Table

    5 DAYS AGO

    Can Drift Rival Binance? | Analyst Round Table

    In this episode,we were joined by a special guest: the host of Bell Curve, Michael Ippolito! We discussed the PerpDEX sector, prediction market success after the US election, and the different ways to monetize social networks. Additionally, we asked ourselves, what parts of crypto suck? Finally, we unpacked the L1 trade, and discussed getting silly onchain. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Resources Blockworks Research: Drift Report - https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1831773832308506984 -- Special thanks to our sponsor, Nillion! Stay up-to-date with “Humanity’s first blind computer” by following Nillion on X: https://x.com/nillionnetwork -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/tripleboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:58) Can Drift Stand Out in the PerpDEX Sector? (15:19) Prediction Market Success After the US Election (22:01) Monetizing Social Networks (31:14) Permissionless III Ad (32:28) What Parts of Crypto Suck? (41:03) The L1 Trade (1:04:40) L2s Are Not Good At Execution -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    1h 17m
  3. How Dinero Is Reshaping Liquid Staking | 0xSami

    12 SEPT

    How Dinero Is Reshaping Liquid Staking | 0xSami

    In this episode, 0xSami from Dinero joined us to discuss Dinero’s product suite, institutional adoption of LSTs, and Dinero’s withdrawal mechanism. Additionally, we dove into the competitive landscape of decentralized stable coins, and how Dinero is growing their market share. Finally, we covered Dinero’s new ecosystem strategy and the institutionalization of DeFi Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Polygon Labs is developing the next generation of open source zero-knowledge tech to aggregate crypto liquidity and user bases with the AggLayer. To support the aggregated future, the Polygon Community Grants Program was launched with 1 billion tokens — all for Polygon builders. Season One of the community grants program is live now, and features 35 million in MATIC to support the next generation of Polygon projects! Join the aggregated future today by applying at https://polygon.technology/grants -- Join us at Permissionless III. Use code 0x10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii -- Follow Dinero: https://x.com/dinero_xyz Follow 0xSami: https://x.com/0xSami_ Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/tripleboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:09) Overview of Dinero's Product Suite (7:09) The Differences Between pxETH & apxETH (9:21) Dinero's Differentiation From Other Ethereum LSTs (12:16) Institutional Adoption of LSTs (17:43) Dinero's Withdrawal Mechanism (19:06) Competition For Decentralized Stable Coins (28:56) The Dinero Relayer (32:03) Permissionless III Ad (33:17) Polygon Ad (34:07) Growing Dinero (38:44) Market Demand For LSTs (42:57) Dinero's Berachain & Other New Ecosystems Strategy (48:23) The Institutionalization of DeFi -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    54 min
  4. Onchain Economies: Empowering Today’s Content Creators | Analyst Round Table

    11 SEPT

    Onchain Economies: Empowering Today’s Content Creators | Analyst Round Table

    In this episode, our Blockworks Research Analysts discussed FriendTech’s renouncement of contract ownership, crypto payments and onchain economies, and the recent growth of Sui and Aptos. Additionally, they wondered if crypto can still fulfill its promise to empower content creators. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Resources FriendTech Renounces Contract Ownership: https://x.com/friendtech/status/1832581118165709140 -- Special thanks to our sponsor, Nillion! Stay up-to-date with “Humanity’s first blind computer” by following Nillion on X: https://x.com/nillionnetwork -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/tripleboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (5:12) FriendTech Renounces Contract Ownership (13:32) Can Crypto Still Empower Content Creators? (20:12) Permissionless III Ad (21:26) Crypto Payments and Onchain Economies (29:17) Recent Growth of Sui and Aptos -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    47 min
  5. Intents Trading: Why AMMs Are Going Out of Style | Aori

    5 SEPT

    Intents Trading: Why AMMs Are Going Out of Style | Aori

    In this episode, Joshua and Roee from Aori joined us to discuss limit orders as intents, Aori’s based architecture, and onboarding and incentivising solvers. Additionally, they compared limit orders as intents and AMMs. Finally, Joshua laid out the end goal of Aori. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Polygon Labs is developing the next generation of open source zero-knowledge tech to aggregate crypto liquidity and user bases with the AggLayer. To support the aggregated future, the Polygon Community Grants Program was launched with 1 billion tokens — all for Polygon builders. Season One of the community grants program is live now, and features 35 million in MATIC to support the next generation of Polygon projects! Join the aggregated future today by applying at https://polygon.technology/grants -- Join us at Permissionless III. Use code 0x10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii -- Follow Roee: https://x.com/Roeelir Follow Joshua: https://x.com/joshuagunnn Follow Magic: https://x.com/magicdhz Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/tripleboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:37) How Does Aori Work? (7:19) Limit Orders as Intents (16:05) Permissionless III Ad (17:19) Polygon Ad (18:09) Onboarding Solvers (23:11) Aori's Based Architecture (31:04) Who Are the Main Users of Aori? (40:19) Limit Orders As Intents vs AMMs (43:46) Incentivizing Solvers to Fill Orders (51:48) Reclassifying AMMs (55:58) The Aori End Game -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    59 min
  6. The Open Networks Path Forward | Analyst Round Table

    4 SEPT

    The Open Networks Path Forward | Analyst Round Table

    In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts asked themselves, can TON survive? After Pavel Durov’s arrest, what’s their best path forward? They also discussed MakerDAOs rebrand to Sky and how previous rebrands in crypto have worked out. Additionally, they debated whether or not Ethereum L2s are parasitic. Finally, they speculated on when, if ever,  L2s will move away from using Ether as their primary gas token. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Special thanks to our sponsor, Nillion! Stay up-to-date with “Humanity’s first blind computer” by following Nillion on X: https://x.com/nillionnetwork -- Follow Magic: https://x.com/magicdhz Follow Daniel: https://x.com/_dshap Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:23) MakerDAOs Rebrand (17:25) Are L2s Parasitic? (28:47) Nillion Snippet (35:45) L2 Gas Tokens (51:26) Is the TON Thesis Invalidated? (1:05:49) Ethereums Attempt to Create Money -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    1h 10m
  7. Dill’s Big Bet on Modular Crypto | Ted

    29 AUG

    Dill’s Big Bet on Modular Crypto | Ted

    In this episode, we’re joined by Ted, the Co-founder of Dill! We discussed their various design choices, why they started building Dill in the first place, and how they plan to realize the full vision of Danksharding. Additionally, we unpacked their onboarding strategy, and their place within the current data availability landscape. Finally, Ted gave us his vision for the future of modular crypto, and how Dill aims to bring it to fruition. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Polygon Labs is developing the next generation of open source zero-knowledge tech to aggregate crypto liquidity and user bases with the AggLayer. To support the aggregated future, the Polygon Community Grants Program was launched with 1 billion tokens — all for Polygon builders. Season One of the community grants program is live now, and features 35 million in MATIC to support the next generation of Polygon projects! Join the aggregated future today by applying at https://polygon.technology/grants -- Join us at Permissionless III. Use code 0x10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii -- Follow Dill: https://x.com/dill_xyz_ Follow Ted: https://x.com/ted0x1 Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/tripleboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:43) Getting the Inspiration to Build Dill (5:26) Design Choices: Sharding Architecture (17:51) Design Choices: Data Availability Sampling (22:34) Design Choices: KZG Commitments (24:54) Realizing the Full Danksharding Vision (30:12) Permissionless III Ad (31:26) Polygon Ad (32:17) Dill's Onboarding Strategy (37:26) Dill's Place Within the Data Availability Market (46:56) The Bet on Modularity -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    55 min
  8. The Edge in Liquid Markets| Noah & Felipe

    28 AUG

    The Edge in Liquid Markets| Noah & Felipe

    In this episode, Noah and Felipe from Theia joined us to discuss their perspective on liquid and private token markets, how they reconcile fundamentals and valuations, and their thoughts on malicious MEV. Additionally, we cover how they view activist investing in crypto. Finally, we dive into token design. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Special thanks to our sponsor, Nillion! Stay up-to-date with “Humanity’s first blind computer” by following Nillion on X: https://x.com/nillionnetwork -- Follow Noah: https://x.com/TraderNoah Follow Felipe: https://x.com/TheiaResearch Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/tripleboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:50) Why Focus On Liquid Tokens? (9:10) Token Only Teams vs Token & Equity Teams (17:34) Permissionless III Ad (18:48) Reconciling Fundamentals and Valuation (26:48) Dealing With Malicious MEV (33:06) Activist Investing In Crypto (38:37) Token Design: Less Is More (43:40) Looking Towards the Next Three Years -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    58 min

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0xResearch is the show for those who want to step up their game and think like a crypto analyst. We bring on crypto's best to uncover the latest research, explore protocol developments and identify new narratives. We are full-time crypto analysts who read white papers, governance forums and research pieces for fun (normal, right?). Join us as we combine crypto's top talent with our countless hours of research to create the best content in the space. 

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