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This week, we discuss the shock Trump Tariffs that spooked markets. We deep dive into will tariffs lead to a recession, what's next for markets, should you buy the dip or look for shorts & more. Enjoy!
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SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees.
SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork
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Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana.
In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.
Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance.
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Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products:
- Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM
- Mantle Banking for seamless financial services
- MantleX for AI-powered innovation
Backed by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone.
Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805
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AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:19) Happy Liquidation Day
(10:10) Ad Skale & Marinade
(11:41) Will Tariffs Cause A Recession?
(22:27) Is ETH Heading Lower?
(26:06) Ad Skale & Marinade
(27:38) What's Next For Markets?
(35:18) Ads (Ledger, Mantle, Areweave)
(37:44) When Do You Buy The Dip
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x 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. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed
Gm! This week we're joined by Gavin Wood to discuss has the promise of crypto failed? We deep dive into hype vs fundamentals, why crypto needs more utility, why haven't we seen mass adoption, how to fix crypto's product problem & more. Enjoy!
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ZKsync is the pioneering zero-knowledge technology powering the next generation of builders with limitless scale. Secured by math and designed for native interoperability, ZKsync enables an elastic, ever-expanding network of customizable chains.
Deeply rooted in its mission to advance personal freedom for all, the ZKsync technology makes digital self-ownership universally available.
To learn more about ZKsync, visit http://www.zksync.io
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Crypto never sleeps. So we built an Al analyst that never blinks.
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WalletConnect is the onchain connectivity network . If you’ve connected to a Web3 app, you’ve seen WalletConnect. It’s everywhere—an icon of trust in crypto, as recognizable as Visa at checkout.
The numbers speak for themselves: Over 220 million connections and 35 million users worldwide use WalletConnect to power their Web3 experience. @WalletConnect on X and Telegram or visit https://WalletConnect.Network
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Token.com is a social-first crypto platform transforming how people discover and trade through crypto content. The revolutionary in-feed trading turns complex crypto into intuitive investments, while content creators earn from every trade and projects amplify their stories through native tokens - creating a new era of social media-powered crypto discovery. Just scroll to watch and tap to invest. Download the app!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:16) Has Crypto Failed?
(03:20) Hype vs Fundamentals In Crypto
(09:21) Ads (ZKSync)
(10:26) Does Crypto Need More Utility?
(13:37) Why Still Work In Crypto?
(18:18) Crypto’s Product Problem
(22:16) Ads (ZKSync)
(23:21) Why Haven't We Seen More Adoption?
(26:37) Polkadot Successes & Failures
(29:48) Crypto's Multichain Future
(35:05) Ads (Falcon x, WalletConnect, Token.com)
(37:18) What Is JAM?
(40:19) Does Crypto Have A Marketing Problem?
(46:35) Crypto’s Next Chapter
(51:27) Crypto vs AI
(01:00:25) What’s The Most Important Thing To Work On?
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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.
