Crypto Clarified - Investing in the Truth WisdomTree

In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Sébastien Derivaux, ‘founding chef’ at Steakhouse Financial, to discuss the integration of real-world assets into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. They explore the shift from the initial vision of a trustless system to the recognition that real-world assets are necessary for DeFi to have a meaningful impact. Sebastien highlights the benefits of bringing assets on-chain, such as increased transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. They conclude by discussing the future of DeFi and the potential for building new financial products and asset classes on-chain.



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In this bonus episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Blake Heimann, Senior Associate, Quantitative Research, WisdomTree. The conversation covers the outlook for the cryptocurrency space, focusing on three main themes: increased institutional adoption, supply constraints (specifically the Bitcoin halving), and technological innovations.

Listen as Ben and Blake explore the impact of regulatory decisions on institutional adoption, the significance of the Bitcoin halving in terms of supply and demand dynamics, and the scalability improvements in Ethereum.



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WisdomTree has launched a new digital wallet built on blockchain that lets users spend, save, transfer, send, and invest digital assets like bitcoin, U.S. dollar tokens, Gold tokens, and more! For more info, visit: https://www.wisdomtreeprime.com/

In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Pierre Debru, Head of Quantitative Research and Multi Asset Solutions here at WisdomTree. Together they discuss the key insights from our white paper on the digital asset ecosystem, originally written two years ago, which explored digital assets as a new asset class and provided a framework for investment. Despite the fast-paced changes in technology, our central thesis on the role of digital assets in portfolios remains relevant. They also discuss how much a neutral investor should allocate to cryptocurrencies and how digital assets can be used effectively in a portfolio.



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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Manuel Beaudroit, Co-Founder and CEO of Belo. Together they discuss the obstacles faced in the regulatory environment and the importance of privacy and anonymity in the future. They also discuss the pain points in Argentina and Latin America, such as inflation, capital controls, and lack of trust in institutions.

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Manuel: https://twitter.com/mbeaudroit

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Brazil has experienced a financial technology revolution in the past decade, led by the central bank's initiatives to promote competition and innovation.
In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by Aaron Stanley to discuss the financial technology landscape in Brazil, with a focus on the PIX payment system and the Drex project. They also explores the popularity of USDT stablecoin in Brazil and the competition it poses to the Brazilian government's initiatives. Looking ahead, Aaron highlights the importance of monitoring the progress of the Drex project and the upcoming licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges in Brazil.


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Aaron: https://twitter.com/AaronWStanley


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In this episode of Crypto Clarified, Ben is joined by David Duong, Head of Institutional Research, Coinbase. Together they examine the complex and fast moving crypto space so you can navigate its various opportunities and risks.

The conversation covers Layer 2s and their impact on Ethereum, the potential for innovation and monetization in the gaming industry, the concept of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (D-PIN) and decentralized compute (D-COMP) and the intersection of AI and crypto.



(00:00) Introduction

(03:02) Layer 2s

(04:46) Optimistic Rollups vs. Zero Knowledge Proofs

(11:05) Impact of Layer Twos on Ethereum

(12:30) Gaming and Crypto

(18:22) D-PIN and D-COMP

(29:53) Restaking and EigenLayer

(37:40) Intersection of AI and Crypto

(40:01) Outro



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David: https://twitter.com/Dav1dDuong



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