Flywheel DeFi DeFi Dave, kapital_k

Watch the full EP to learn about Gammi's legendary lore as well as his adversity and triumphs from 13+ years being in crypto 🙌
Timestamps ⏱️
(00:00) Introduction to Flywheel
(02:46) Guest Introduction
(03:50) Gammi’s Crypto Journey Begins
(04:14) Early Bitcoin Mining Days
(06:50) The Rise and Fall of Early Crypto
(17:01) Discovering Chainlink
(21:59) Chainlink and Synchronicities
(37:02) Regrets and Lessons Learned
(45:12) The Comfortable Leverage Position
(46:48) The Unexpected Crash
(48:42) The Aftermath and Recovery
(50:41) Market Realities and Personal Struggles
(51:49) Trading Strategies and Lessons Learned
(59:45) The Importance of Sizing and Thesis-Based Trading
(1:17:15) Exploring Personal Interests
(1:25:43) Final Thoughts and Reflections

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In this episode of Flywheel, host DeFi Dave welcomes back Alex Golubitsky for a third time. They dive into recent regulatory shifts in the U.S., highlighting the bipartisan support for the Fit 21 Act, challenges with the SEC's SAB 121, and the potential impact of the Bitcoin ETF approval. They also discuss the innovative solutions presented by MetaLex, a new project co-founded by Alex, aimed at helping DAOs achieve legal recognition and operational efficiency.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:15 Call to Action: Subscribe and Follow
01:42 Regulatory Shift in the U.S.
03:37 SAB 121 Explained
05:14 Political Dynamics and Crypto
15:50 The Fit 21 Act
21:01 DeFi and Digital Commodities
30:05 Challenges and Future of Crypto Regulation
35:47 Crypto and Politics: A Bipartisan Issue
37:18 The Future of Crypto Regulation
41:16 The Role of the SEC and Gary Gensler
45:45 The ETF Approval Process
51:11 Introducing Metal X: Decentralizing Protocols
52:17 The Legal Personhood of DAOs
58:39 The Future of Metal X and Legal Tech
01:03:02 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs

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Connect
DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22
Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k
Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight
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In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kiet are joined by 0xMaki and Glovin from Heroglyphs. Learn how Solo Stakers of ETH can mint memecoins and NFTs using Heroglyphs. The guests dive into the technical nuances of encoding graffiti on the Ethereum blockchain, the coordination game, liquidity pools, and harbinger tax systems. The episode also addresses the looming centralization threats within DeFi and highlights strategies for fostering decentralization through economic incentives and liquid staking.

00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub
02:05 Introducing 0xMaki and Glovin
07:04 Exploring the Technical Aspects of Heroglyphs
13:37 The Vision and Mechanics Behind Heroglyphs
20:17 Heroglyphs: A New Era of Token Distribution and Validator Incentives
36:27 The Coordination Game: Uniting Communities with Heroglyphs
45:15 Reviving the Crypto Spirit: Fair Launches and Community Empowerment
46:04 The Rise of Food Tokens and NFTs in Crypto Culture
46:24 Validator Goals and the Push for Decentralization
47:40 The Big Picture: Incentivizing Participation in Crypto Networks
49:05 Exploring the Degeneracy: Liquidity Pools and Tokenomics
54:23 The Vision of Heroglyphs: Beyond Meme Coins
01:12:02 The Future of Heroglyphs: Roadmap and Launch Details
01:20:46 Post-Game: Understanding Heroglyphs' Potential


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YouTube: @flywheeldefi
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Connect
DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22
Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k
Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight
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Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

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In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K introduce YieldNest, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing the way users engage with liquid re-staking protocols (LRTs) and Automated Validator Selections (AVSs). Joined by YieldNest founders Deo (Amadeo Brands) and Dan, the conversation dives deep into the mechanics of re-staking, the assessment of risks associated with AVSs and LRTs, and the future of decentralized finance. Dio and Dan share their extensive backgrounds, from working in hedge funds and DAOs to their involvement in significant DeFi projects and protocols, emphasizing their commitment to decentralization and the innovative approach of YieldNest. The discussion also covers the complex landscape of DeFi, including the challenges of education within the space, the potential of meme coins merging with substantive technology, and the importance of building a self-sovereign digital nation state through DeFi.

00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub
00:16 Introducing YieldNest: Innovating in DeFi
02:15 Deo's Journey: From Crypto Newbie to DeFi Innovator
04:40 The Philosophy of DeFi and Building a Digital Nation State
05:44 Challenges and Opportunities in DeFi's Growth
07:09 Meme Coins: The Convergence of Memes and Technology
08:47 Dan's Path: Engineering to DeFi Development
19:58 YieldNest's Approach to Managing DeFi Risks
25:48 Exploring the Nuances of Restaking Protocols
26:05 The Technical and Economic Implications of Restaking
27:40 Debating the Future of Blockchain Technologies
28:07 The Competitive Landscape of Restaking Protocols
32:49 Yieldnest's Approach to Restaking and Validator Management
35:52 The Lifecycle of an LRT: From Deposit to Withdrawal
44:21 Innovations and Challenges in Restaking Architecture
52:41 Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Yieldnest

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Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, host Defi Dave goes solo with guest Monkey Rothschild, to explore the current state of the crypto market, including trends in meme coins, airdrops, and the performance of various tokens. They discuss the evolution of the market since Monkey's last appearance, focusing on the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, the rise of meme coins, and the strategic significance of airdrops in attracting and retaining users. The conversation also covers the market's transition into a 'picker's market,' how Ethereum and Solana have fared, and the effects of venture capital in the space. Additionally, they look into the dynamics of meme coins, liquidity fragmentation, and the influence of social media platforms like Twitter on public engagement and the monetization of attention concluding with insights into the Wassiverse project.

00:00 Welcome to Flywheel
00:15 Special Guest: Monkey Rothschild's Return
01:28 The Evolution of Crypto Markets: Insights from Monkey Rothschild
02:14 Meme Coins, Airdrops, and the VC Backlash
05:01 Navigating the New Landscape of Crypto and DeFi
10:35 The Rise of SocialFi and Its Impact on Engagement
26:14 Exploring the Dynamics of Airdrops in Crypto Marketing
36:57 Evaluating the Arbitrum Ecosystem and Token Dynamics
38:13 Athena Airdrop: A Deep Dive into Strategy and Impact
42:28 Blur's Innovative Approach and Market Disruption
45:02 Friend Airdrop Analysis: Liquidity and Market Dynamics
48:26 Eigen Airdrop Controversy: Communication and Execution Flaws
53:15 Layer Zero's Unique Strategy Against Siblers
58:15 Wossies: Building a Community-Driven Crypto Ecosystem
01:03:12 Predictions for the Next 12 Months in Crypto

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Connect
DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22
Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k
Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight
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In this episode of Flywheel, we had on Tarun from Gauntlet and Robot Ventures and special guest-host Chunda from Ion Protocol dive deep into the latest topics in crypto. They discuss the Eigen token's potential success and challenges, the tokenomics behind it, and decentralized systems' needs for attribution to ensure participant accountability. The conversation also touches on the concept of restaking in various crypto protocols, the evolving landscape of AVS and the predicted yield from these services in the future. Additionally, they explore meme coins' emergence as a new asset class, potential future black swan events in crypto, and the impact of Bitcoin staking and L2s on the overall crypto ecosystem.