In today's episode we are joined by ParaFi partners, Ben Forman and Kevin Yedid-Botton. They unpack their biggest predictions for crypto in 2030. They unpack their vision of Bitcoin reaching gold parity at $815K, stablecoins hitting 10% of M2 supply, and AI dominating 90% of on-chain activity. They also explain the evolution of prediction markets, Solana's path to Ethereum parity, and why wallets will become the new banks. To close out they discuss the rising geopolitical influences Bitcoin may have for the coming decade, and its transformative role for nation state accumulation. Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:15) Predictions for 2030 

(05:02) Bitcoin Price 2030 Prediction 

(13:42) Stablecoin Growth

(29:55) Tokenized RWA Growth

(40:14) Prediction Markets

(47:54) Media & Prediction Market Relationship

(55:43) Skale Ad

(56:22) Magic Eden Ad

(57:06) Uniswap Ad

(57:38) Mantle Ad

(58:33) Ledger Ad

(59:18) AI is 90% of Onchain Activity

(01:07:50) Application Layer Boom

(01:14:52) Wallets as the New Banks 

(01:24:43) Solana Parity with Ethereum

(01:32:16) 98% of Tokens Underperform BTC

(01:41:24) Blockchain GDP to $1T

(01:50:24) Honorable Mentions

(01:53:42) Geopolitical BTC Race

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire 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. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.