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  • Is the AI trade getting crowded?

    This week on Hivemind, Delphi Ventures Partner Tommy Shaughnessy joins the show to debate one of the biggest questions in technology and markets today: can OpenAI and Anthropic justify their valuations, or is open-source AI about to take market share?

    The team discusses enterprise AI spending, the economics of frontier models, the rise of open-source alternatives, SpaceX's IPO, the AI bubble debate, Hyperliquid's continued growth, and the latest developments surrounding Zcash and the private Bitcoin thesis.


    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00:00 Introduction & Market Outlook

    00:05:00 OpenAI, Anthropic & Enterprise AI Spending

    00:08:53 Open Source vs Frontier Models

    00:24:41 Are We In An AI Bubble?

    00:35:17 SpaceX IPO & Equity Issuance

    00:38:13 AI Regulation & Political Risk

    00:53:36 Hyperliquid & HYPE

    01:04:14 Zcash & The Private Bitcoin Thesis

    01:13:16 Final Thoughts

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  • Bitcoin is breaking down, AI is attracting all the capital, and crypto may be entering an entirely new market regime.

    This week on The Hivemind, the team debates where Bitcoin is headed, why assets like HYPE, Venice, and Lighter are outperforming despite BTC weakness, the future of Hyperliquid, Ethena's Coinbase partnership, and whether crypto is finally becoming a market driven by fundamentals instead of Bitcoin alone.

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00:00 Introduction & Is Bitcoin Cooked?

    00:05:44 Saylor, Bitcoin Liquidity & Market Structure

    00:12:28 Why Crypto Is Finally Detaching From Bitcoin

    00:19:06 The New Altcoin Market & Capital Rotation

    00:22:35 Why HYPE's Outperformance Matters

    00:26:22 Zcash, Value Investing & Crypto Fundamentals

    00:31:57 Hyperliquid, Lighter & Crypto's First Compounders

    00:33:47 Can Crypto Thrive While Bitcoin Stagnates?

    00:38:32 Why Retail Left Crypto For AI & Stocks

    00:40:46 BlackBerry, Equities & Staying In Your Circle Of Competence

    00:47:54 Lighter Deep Dive

    00:53:16 Kalshi, Perpetual Futures & Regulatory Tailwinds

    00:55:03 Polymarket's UMA Problem

    01:07:09 Ethena x Coinbase Explained

    01:16:43 Bitcoin To $49K? Jason's Bear Case

    01:19:43 Can HYPE Keep Going Higher?

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  • Crypto is becoming a stock picker’s market and the biggest winners may not even look like traditional crypto anymore.

    This week on The Hivemind, the team breaks down Hyperliquid’s continued dominance, Venice AI’s explosive growth, the collapse of the L1 premium thesis, and why attention and capital are increasingly flowing toward AI, robotics, defense tech, and private markets. They also debate whether crypto is still the most exciting opportunity set in the world or if the industry is entering a new phase entirely.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Why crypto has become a stock picker’s market
    05:00 – Venice AI (VVV), AI tokens & crypto business models
    17:00 – ETH, SOL & the collapse of the L1 premium thesis
    24:00 – Why Hyperliquid changed the crypto investment landscape
    33:00 – Crypto capital formation vs traditional equity markets
    39:00 – Defense tech, drones & the future of warfare
    51:00 – Advice for young investors entering markets today
    1:04:00 – Robotics, Figure AI & the next major investment wave
    1:12:00 – Bitcoin, macro tailwinds & long-term positioning

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  • Markets are green, AI is reshaping software in real time, and crypto is once again debating what token ownership actually means.

    This week on The Hivemind, the team breaks down the market melt-up, Zcash’s explosive move, the rise of AI agent infrastructure, Cursor’s rumored $60B acquisition, and the growing tension between equity and token holders after the Houdini controversy. They also dive into Pump’s buyback changes, Strategy’s latest BTC playbook, and why AI-native workflows could completely disrupt traditional SaaS.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Markets rip higher as geopolitical fears fade
    02:20 – Strategy, STRC dynamics & Michael Saylor’s BTC comments
    09:50 – Zcash breakout, privacy narratives & alt rotation
    15:40 – Venice AI (VVV) and the AI x crypto trade
    23:00 – Cursor’s rumored $60B acquisition & AI business models
    30:30 – AI agents replacing traditional software workflows
    40:30 – Why SaaS companies may be vulnerable in an agent-first world
    41:30 – The Houdini controversy & crypto token holder rights
    52:00 – Pump’s buyback changes, burns & token economics debate
    1:03:00 – What’s next for Pump, meme coin markets & crypto products

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  • Markets are ripping again but is the rally actually sustainable? This week, the team breaks down Bitcoin’s move toward $80K, the fallout from the massive Aave/KelpDAO exploit, and whether DeFi’s risk/reward still makes sense. They also dive into AI infrastructure plays, the rise of real-world yield products like USDAI, and how AI agents are completely changing productivity workflows.

    00:00 Intro + market sentiment shift
    08:55 The Aave/KelpDAO exploit explained
    17:00 Why DeFi lending models may need to change
    37:30 Where DeFi yield still makes sense
    38:00 USDAI and real-world AI infrastructure yield
    48:20 Venice, Bittensor, and AI token narratives
    54:00 How AI agents are changing productivity
    1:00:50 What the team is watching next
    1:07:15 Outro

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  • This week, the Hivemind team breaks down the ceasefire in Iran and how it could impact markets going forward. We then deep dive into the 2026 IPO window, is AI a bubble, the fallout of Drift's $280M exploit, Polymarkets recent announcement and more

    Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:50 State of The Market 09:53 Finding Opportunities In Crypto 15:15 Is AI In a Bubble? 26:35 The Return of Active Investing37:42 Prediction Markets 51:40 The Drift Exploit Fallout

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  • In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the ETH ETF, flows data, the recent governance attack on Compound, and the state of the Cosmos ecosystem. They analyze the inflows and outflows in the crypto market, the impact of ETFs on the market, and the challenges faced by Cosmos chains. They also explore the concept of app-specific rollups and the potential of the Initial ecosystem. The conversation highlights the lack of a unified community in the Cosmos ecosystem and the difficulty in expressing a bet on its success. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to meme coins, NFTs, and the gaming industry. They touch on the success and potential of meme coins like Banana and Trump, the cult-like following of certain NFT collections, and the intersection of NFTs and meme coins. They also explore the role of gaming in onboarding users to crypto and the potential for incentivizing certain behaviors through tokens. The hosts express optimism about the future of gaming and the opportunities it presents in the crypto space.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Discussion on ETH ETF10:09 Governance Attack on Compound21:41 Challenges Faced by the Cosmos Ecosystem30:24 Exploring App-Specific Rollups and the Initial Ecosystem36:34 The Rise of Meme Coins38:27 The Cult-Like Following of NFT Collections39:22 NFTs vs. Memes: Tech and Value46:59 Banana Listing on Binance50:43 The Potential and Challenges of Solana55:55 Gaming as a Gateway to Crypto Adoption01:00:19 Incentivizing Behaviors through Tokens01:09:59 The Future of Crypto and InnovationDisclosuresThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • The conversation covers various topics including the Trump assassination attempt, support for Trump, the JD Vance appointment, the Bitcoin ETF, Galaxy Digital, and the dynamics between Ethereum and Solana. The conversation covers various topics related to Solana and Ethereum scaling, app sequencing, app contracts, trusted execution environments (TEEs), and the potential outlook for both Solana and Ethereum in terms of scaling and market performance. The hosts discuss the potential for Solana to reach 10,000 to 30,000 transactions per second (TPS) and the challenges of scalability. They also touch on the narrative and value proposition of Ethereum, including its qualitative aspects and the potential impact of an ETF.

    Chapters

    00:00 Trump Assassination Attempt and Crypto Prices

    03:27 Changing Perception of Supporting Trump

    07:48 JD Vance Appointment and Impact on Tech and Crypto

    09:44 Anticipation for the Bitcoin ETF and Speculation about a Solana ETF

    17:00 Galaxy Digital: A Diverse Crypto Company to Watch

    22:38 Dynamics Between Ethereum and Solana

    28:01 App Sequencing and App Contracts

    29:28 The Rise of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)

    31:21 The Potential for Solana Scaling

    35:34 The Narrative and Value Proposition of Ethereum

    38:21 The Impact of an ETF on Ethereum's Market Performance

    45:46 Exploring Investment Opportunities: ENS and Gold

    Disclosures

    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • In this episode of the Hivemind podcast, the hosts discuss the upcoming ETH ETF launch and its potential impact on the market. They explore different perspectives on the ETF, with some feeling bullish and others more cautious. They also touch on the role of prediction markets in providing insights into political events and the overall market dynamics. The conversation covers topics such as the reflexive nature of Ethereum, the potential for BlackRock to launch a stablecoin, and the influence of institutional investors on the market. The hosts also discuss the performance of meme coins and the impact of SEC lawsuits on the market. The conversation covers various topics related to the dynamics of the crypto market, including the trading of tokens over-the-counter (OTC), the value of legitimate projects, the impact of token unlocks, the role of circulating supply, the effects of raising too much money, and the sustainability of ICO platforms. The participants discuss the pros and cons of different approaches to fundraising and the challenges of navigating the crypto market. They also touch on the potential of meme coins and the importance of developing fundamental theses for investments.

    Disclosures

    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • In this episode, Duncan, Ceteris, Jason and Jordan discuss the recent filing for a Solana ETF and the upcoming launch of an Ethereum ETF. They analyze the recent price action in the crypto market and the potential impact of these ETFs. They also discuss the bullish catalysts for Ethereum and Solana, including the potential for increased flows into the ETFs. The hosts express their opinions on the future performance of Solana and Ethereum and the importance of investing in investable assets in the crypto space. The conversation revolves around the potential of TON and its comparison to other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Solana. They also touch on the topic of ETFs and their impact on the crypto market. The conversation ends with a discussion on the volatility of different assets and the importance of developing one's own investment thesis.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Discussion of ETFs

    11:59 Analyzing the Recent Price Action

    25:08 Opinions on the Future Performance

    29:18 The Potential of TON and its Comparison to Bitcoin and Solana

    33:40 The Impact of ETFs on the Crypto Market

    35:00 The Importance of Developing an Investment Thesis

    37:25 TON's Potential to Onboard a Large User Base

    43:25 The Real Use Case of TON in Escaping Inflation

    45:15 The Market Performance of TON and its Potential Outperformance

    Disclosures

    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • In this episode of the Hivemind podcast, the hosts discuss the recent ZK Sync Airdrop and compare it to the Layer Zero Airdrop. They debate the fairness of airdrops and the distribution of tokens to users. The conversation then shifts to a debate between Justin Drake and Tolly on the future of Ethereum and Solana. The hosts share their thoughts on the debate and their own holdings of ETH and Solana. Finally, they discuss the potential of Telegram's Ton platform and its distribution advantage. The hosts discuss various topics including the security of messaging apps like Telegram and Signal, the launch of Symbiotic, the debate around economic security in cryptocurrencies, the potential for attacks on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the rise of celebrity coins, Robinhood's acquisition of Bitstamp, the launch of L2 solutions by exchanges, macro trends in the market, and the secondary market for tokens.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Recap

    01:08 Analyzing the ZK Sync Airdrop and Comparing it to Layer Zero

    13:34 The Debate: Justin Drake vs. Totally on Ethereum and Solana

    30:01 Security of Messaging Apps

    31:28 Signal vs Telegram

    32:54 Economic Security Debate

    35:45 Potential Attacks on Bitcoin

    40:27 Robinhood's Acquisition of Bitstamp

    44:11 Exchanges Launching L2 Solutions

    54:26 Macro Trends: Impact of the US Dollar

    55:53 The Secondary Market for Tokens

    Disclosures

    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • The conversation revolves around the approval of the ETH ETF and its potential impact on the crypto market. There is a discussion on the bullishness of the ETH ETF for the broader crypto ecosystem, particularly for Ethereum and Ethereum-based altcoins. The conversation also touches on the performance of ETH after the ETF approval and the ambiguity surrounding its launch. Specific altcoins like Athena and Lido are mentioned as potential beneficiaries of the ETH ETF. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the potential revitalization of Ethereum altcoins and DeFi as a result of the ETF approval. The conversation covers various topics including the potential impact of cannibalization on the bullishness of Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins, the role of memes in the market, the potential rotation back to ETH NFTs, and the opportunities in on-chain projects. The conversation also touches on the political landscape and its impact on the crypto industry, with a focus on the bullishness of the regulatory shift under the Biden administration. The discussion concludes with a brief mention of the low float/high FTV controversy and a comment on the changing stance of Michael Saylor on the ETF.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Context Setting

    01:25 The Bullish Impact of the ETH ETF

    10:14 Potential Beneficiaries: Athena and Lido

    13:38 Revitalization of Ethereum Altcoins and DeFi

    29:21 Cannibalization and its Impact on Bullishness

    30:18 The Role of Memes in the Market

    31:16 The Potential Rotation Back to Ethereum NFTs

    35:04 The Impact of Exchanges on Launches

    37:21 The Bullish Regulatory Shift Under the Biden Administration

    45:51 The Political Landscape and its Impact on the Crypto Industry

    54:35 Michael Saylor's Changing Stance on the ETF

    Disclosures

    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to the cryptocurrency market. They touch on market conditions, regulatory developments, the impact of institutional investors, the performance of altcoins, and the rise of meme coins. They also discuss the legal implications for developers of privacy-focused tools and the erosion of privacy rights in the crypto space. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the recent developments in the crypto space, including the Tornado Cash developer's concerns about increasing regulations in Europe and the Medboost exploit. They also touch on the topics of crypto social platforms like Friend Tech and Fantasy Top, as well as the FTX bankruptcy and the exorbitant fees paid to lawyers. The conversation highlights the need for decentralized governance and more efficient legal processes in the crypto industry.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    00:42 Market Conditions and Regulatory Developments

    10:38 The Rise of Meme Coins

    25:28 Erosion of Privacy Rights in the Crypto Space

    33:21 Crypto Regulations and Concerns

    34:18 The Medboost Exploit

    43:22 Crypto Social Platforms

    52:20 The FTX Bankruptcy

    01:03:23 The Need for Decentralized Governance

    Disclosures

    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • Discussing about the recent Eigen layer airdrop and token announcement. The hosts summarize the main issues with the airdrop, including VPN blocking, non-transferability, and the snapshot timing. They share their opinions on these issues, with some arguing that non-transferability is not a big deal and others expressing frustration with the geo-blocking. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about points and their role in token distribution. The hosts debate the advantages and disadvantages of points and their potential impact on the industry. They also touch on the role of VCs and the perception of entitlement in the space. The conversation concludes with an exploration of Eigen layer and its unique approach to resolving subjective disputes through the use of the Eigen token and forking. In this conversation, the participants discuss various topics including the dispute resolution mechanism in Eigen, the market dynamics of Bitcoin and altcoins, the potential for real applications in DeFi, and the innovation in the lending space. They also touch on the importance of privacy in Bitcoin and the role of ETFs in providing privacy. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for actual applications and innovation in the crypto space.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    01:33 Analyzing the Issues with the Eigen Layer Airdrop

    28:21 Exploring Eigen Layer's Approach to Subjective Disputes

    31:19 The Need for Clearer Guidelines in Airdrops and Token Distribution

    32:43 Eigen's Dispute Resolution Mechanism

    35:38 Bitcoin as a Macro Asset

    38:27 The Importance of Auctions

    45:44 Aave V4: Combining Decentralized Governance and Market-Driven Lending

    57:06 The Importance of Privacy in Bitcoin

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    This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • The conversation discusses the recent market volatility and the dispersion effect in the cryptocurrency market. The hosts speculate on whether the recent market drop is the low point or if it will go lower. They also discuss the impact of traditional markets on the crypto market and the role of ETF flows. The conversation then shifts to the Bitcoin ecosystem and the potential for Bitcoin to become an L2 for other cryptocurrencies. They explore the idea of bridging between Bitcoin and other chains and the potential for new projects and use cases within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation covers various topics related to decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized entities, yield farming, stablecoins, the impact of the Bitcoin halving, and the potential for an Ethereum ETF. The participants discuss the advantages and disadvantages of centralized and decentralized solutions, the importance of managing keys in the crypto space, and the potential for borrowing against Bitcoin. They also touch on upcoming projects such as Cycles.money and Mackie, and the potential for increased demand for stablecoins. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of ETH and the potential for ETF flows.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

    06:41 The Potential of Bitcoin as an L2

    13:53 Decentralized Borrowing and Lending for Bitcoin

    29:32 Managing Keys and Risks

    41:05 The Impact of an Ethereum ETF

    50:00 The Future of ETH and ETF Flows

    DisclosuresThis podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

  • The conversation revolves around two main themes: investment clubs and ETH issuance. The discussion on investment clubs focuses on the adverse selection problem and the potential benefits and drawbacks of using platforms like Echo and Legion for fundraising and community building. The conversation on ETH issuance explores the proposal to change the ETH issuance curve and the arguments for and against it. The participants also touch on the challenges faced by larger funds in the crypto space and the impact of stake rates on the moneyness of ETH. The conversation revolves around the recent developments in the MakerDAO ecosystem, particularly the introduction of the Ethena stablecoin and the controversy surrounding it. The hosts discuss the impact of Ethena on stablecoin yields and the overall DeFi market. They also touch on the feud between MakerDAO and Aave, as well as the potential risks and benefits of MakerDAO's plans to split into sub-daos and launch new tokens. The conversation highlights the competition among protocols to attract capital by offering higher yields and the importance of understanding the risks and reflexivity of these systems.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Investment Clubs

    01:15 Adverse Selection Problem

    14:01 ETH Issuance and Stake Rates

    16:19 Challenges Faced by Larger Funds

    28:29 Impact of Yield Reduction on Staking

    30:52 The Impact of Ethena Stablecoin

    35:30 Feud Between MakerDAO and Aave

    51:00 MakerDAO's Plans to Split

    57:09 Competition for Higher Yields

    01:00:58 Conclusion

    Disclosures: Nothing said on The Hivemind is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. The podcast is strictly for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jose, Yan, Duncan, Ceteris, and our guests may advise or hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.Get a 20% discount on a premium Delphi PRO or PRO+ for listening to this episode! Follow the links below or use the codes on checkout:20% off Delphi PRO annualCode: PODCASTPRO Direct Link: https://delphi.link/podcastpro20% off Delphi PRO+ annualCode: PODCASTTEAMSDirect Link: https://delphi.link/podcastteamsFollow Delphi DigitalWebsite: https://members.delphidigital.ioTwitter / X : https://x.com/delphi_digital

  • This episode covers topics such as ETF flows, GBTC selling, the long-term outlook for Bitcoin, the potential approval of an ETF, the buyers of Bitcoin, the conviction of investors, the timing of ETF approval, 4844 and base rollups, Drip and Solana L2s, and scalable rollups. In this conversation, the hosts discuss memes and meme dilution in the cryptocurrency market. They talk about the rapid rise of new memes and the potential challenges of investing in them. They also discuss the Athena project and its risks and benefits. The hosts touch on the impact of higher rates on DeFi and the potential consequences of integrating stablecoins into various platforms. They conclude with some closing remarks.00:00 - Introduction01:03 - ETF Flows05:55 - Long-Term Outlook07:20 - ETF Approval08:20 - Buyers of Bitcoin09:47 - Investor Conviction13:07 - ETF Rejection14:35 - ETH ETF and Maker Endgame22:31 - 4844 and Base Rollups29:35 - Drip and Solana L2s34:18 - Scalable Rollups35:10 - Memes and Meme Dilution50:35 - Discussion on Athena01:05:26 - Impact of Higher Rates on DeFi01:10:41 - Closing RemarksDisclosures: Nothing said on The Hivemind is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. The podcast is strictly for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jose, Yan, Duncan, Ceteris, and our guests may advise or hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. Delphi's transparency page can be viewed here.Get a 20% discount on a premium Delphi PRO or PRO+ for listening to this episode! Follow the links below or use the codes on checkout:20% off Delphi PRO annualCode: PODCASTPRO Direct Link: https://delphi.link/podcastpro20% off Delphi PRO+ annualCode: PODCASTTEAMSDirect Link: https://delphi.link/podcastteamsFollow Delphi DigitalWebsite: https://members.delphidigital.ioTwitter / X : https://x.com/delphi_digital

  • Yan, Duncan, Ceteris and guest Jason Pagoulatos discuss the the current market conditions, what the ETF inflows have done to Bitcoin, Altcoins and Memecoins.

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  • Jose, Yan, Duncan, and Ceteris discuss the mechanics of value accrual to frontends in crypto, the Solana outage of Feb 06, 2024 and the upcoming Ethereum narratives.

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