Flywheel DeFi

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.

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Alisia from Botanix Labs details their journey in pioneering a Bitcoin DeFi. The episodes cover the project's inception on creating a Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin that's compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, aiming to revive BTC's innovative spark. 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub 00:17 Exploring the Bitcoin Renaissance with Botanics and Spider Chain 02:12 Introducing Spider Chain: A Bitcoin L2 Revolution 02:58 The Journey of Alisia: From Global Finance to Crypto Innovator 18:34 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum: A Bold Perspective 22:35 Deep Dive into Botanix Labs and Spider Chain Technology 22:45 Building on Bitcoin: The Technical Breakthrough of Spider Chain 40:09 The Vision of Spider Chain: A New Era for Bitcoin DeFi 41:39 Exploring Bitcoin's DeFi Potential and Yield Expectations 42:38 The Summer of Bitcoin DeFi: A New Era of Yield 42:59 Differentiating in the DeFi Space: Technology and Community Buy-In 43:59 Collaboration and Innovation Among Layer 2 Solutions 45:25 The Future of Bitcoin DeFi: Yield Sources and Ecosystem Development 51:00 Comparing Bitcoin DeFi Projects: Babylon vs. Spider Chain 54:35 Botanics' Approach to Tokenization and Revenue Generation 57:25 The Roadmap Ahead: Launching Spider Chain and DeFi Summer Expectations 58:49 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Cultural Shifts and Future Predictions 01:07:09 Navigating Regulations and the Future of Crypto Innovation 01:14:53 Wrapping Up: The Journey of Botanix and Spider Chain ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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, we invited YamsI, Head of BD & strategy and VoKe from the Fjord Foundry team to discuss their Liquidity Bootstrapping Platform and its approach to revolutionizing token launches. We explore the mechanisms of LBPs, the strategies for ensuring fair launches, and the significance of market makers in maintaining post-launch stability. We also got into Fjord Foundry's dedication to balancing project ambitions with community well-being, fostering transparency, and nurturing on-chain liquidity. Through exploring the platform's journey, successes, and forward-looking plans, the script offers in-depth understanding of the nuanced challenges and strategies in managing token launches, from pre-launch preparations to achieving sustainable liquidity. 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel 00:14 The Importance of a Fair Launch in Crypto 00:55 Diving Deep with Fjord Foundry: Origins and Offerings 04:28 Exploring the Evolution and Impact of LBPs 14:51 The Mechanics of LBPs: A Deep Dive 32:54 Success Stories and the Impact of Curation 41:22 Fjord Foundry's Performance and Future Directions 44:26 Unpacking the Impact of Funding Amounts on Project Success 45:31 Navigating Risks in Crypto Projects: Bots, Scams, and Solutions 47:17 Introducing Sphere Token: Fjord's Community and Value Proposition 49:38 Exploring the Potential of Centralized Exchanges and Fjord Foundry Collaboration 01:07:55 The Future of Fjord Foundry: Roadmap and Vision 01:11:43 Getting Personal: The Team's First Crypto Experiences 01:18:34 Wrapping Up: Insights and Future Directions for Fjord Foundry ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Josh Wadinski from Optimism. The show covers Optimisms alignment with Ethereum's principles and its focus on sustainability, public goods, and community involvement. Discussions cover Optimism's technology, governance structure, retroactive public goods funding, and the strive for decentralized internet development. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your DeFi Hub 00:19 Diving Deep into Optimism with Josh 00:46 The Modular Future of DeFi and Culture's Impact 03:49 Josh's Journey: From Quantum Mechanics to DeFi 09:07 Understanding Optimism: The Superchain Explained 15:36 The Evolution of Layer 2s and 3s in the Crypto Ecosystem 29:28 Decentralization and Governance in the Optimism Ecosystem 33:43 Retroactive Public Goods Funding and the OP Token 48:02 Exploring Governance and Reward Distribution Models 49:20 The Future of On-Chain Governance and Grants 51:02 Non-DeFi Use Cases and the Evolution of Social Protocols 01:01:27 The Roadmap for Optimism and Super Chain Developments 01:03:23 Growth Strategies and the Open-Source Ethos of Optimism 01:19:33 Reflections on Financial Literacy and the Impact of DeFi 01:23:22 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests for Flywheel ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave interviews Winnie, the founder of Chipped, a project that aims to make crypto more accessible and fun for non-crypto native users. Winnie is creating human-centered products that don't focus solely on financialization. They also touch on the role of social media and the need for restraint in hyper-financialization. They discuss the future of wearable tech and the vision for Chipped as a gossip protocol that aligns with the direction of technology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Chipped 11:21 The Importance of Mass Adoption and Long-Term Thinking 25:39 The Power of Authenticity and Fun in Marketing Crypto 30:40 Culture and Storytelling in the Crypto Space 32:37 Embracing Silliness and Being True to Yourself 33:34 Spotting Short-Term Opportunistic Projects 34:58 The Role of Social Media and Restraint in Hyper-Financialization 36:23 The Future of Wearable Tech: Moving Away from Screens 37:22 Chipped: A Gossip Protocol for the Internet of Everything 50:19 Be Kind to Yourself and Pursue What You Care About Keywords crypto, mass adoption, long-term thinking, accessibility, human-centered products, marketing, authenticity, culture, storytelling, crypto, long-term thinking, short-term opportunistic projects, social media, hyper-financialization, wearable tech, gossip protocol ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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, DeFi Dave interviews Alon, the co-founder of Pump .Fun, a meme coin launch pad. They discuss the power of memes in culture and crypto, the split in crypto culture between institutionalization and meme coin degen energy, and the importance of culture in crypto projects. They also delve into the birth of Pump .Fun and notable meme coin launches on the platform. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:55 The Power of Memes in Culture and Crypto 05:48 The Split in Crypto Culture 08:55 The Importance of Culture in Crypto 12:12 The Birth of Pump .Fun and Meme Coin Launches 15:02 Understanding Pump .Fun and its Features 23:09 Notable Meme Coin Launches on Pump .Fun 28:01 The Role of Culture in DeFi and Crypto Projects 31:50 The Importance of User-Centric Design 35:05 The Divide Between Institutional and Meme Culture in Crypto 36:02 Meme Coins and the Zoomer Generation 36:56 Meme Coins as Cultural and Social Products 38:17 The Potential for Gamified Experiences with Meme Coins 39:47 Meme Coins as Shelling Points for Ideas and Communities 41:08 The Difference Between Meme Coins and NFTs 43:24 The Complexity and Potential of NFTs 45:30 Different Chains and Their Cultures 46:57 The Challenges of Building a Culture on a Chain 49:47 The Importance of Staying True to the Chain's Culture 51:26 The Rise and Challenges of Blast 52:53 The Importance of Building a Trustworthy Culture 54:49 The Role of Culture in Attracting Users to Fractal 58:54 Fractal's Flocks Incentives and Overcoming the Cold Start Problem 01:05:27 The Importance of Culture in Onboarding Users to DeFi ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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, DeFi Dave and Nairolf discuss the concept of modularity in the blockchain space. They explore the significance of modularization and its potential impact on the industry. They also delve into the example of Dymension, a modular project that allows for customization and deployment of roll-ups. Overall, the conversation highlights the growing importance of modularity and its potential to shape the future of blockchain. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline

In this conversation, DeFi Dave and Kiet discuss the origins and development of Baseline Markets with Fully Allocated and Indigo, a DeFi primitive that aims to create a fairer and more transparent tokenomics system. They explore the differences between Jimbo and White Lotus, the challenges faced after a hack, and the process of building Baseline on Uniswap V3. They also explain the three liquidity ranges in Baseline and how lending and leverage work within the system. The conversation explores the Baseline Protocol and its unique features. It discusses the fixed rate and fixed interest structure of the protocol, as well as the ability to borrow and increase the Baseline Liquidity Value (BLV). The conversation also covers the advantages of borrowing ETH with no additional collateral and the ability to profit from BLV increases. It delves into the concept of leveraged exposure through borrows and the benefits of collateralized lending. The conversation addresses the absence of liquidation cascades and the token burning mechanism. It also explores different strategies and risk profiles, as well as the risks and criticisms of the system. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the liquidity configuration and the future plans for Baseline, including the launch of a launchpad for tokens. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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 conversation, DeFi Dave and Capital K discuss various topics related to the Curve ecosystem, including the performance of crvUSD, the release of LlamaLend, and the future of the Curve ecosystem. They also touch on the impact of the Uniswap fee switch and the rise of Ethena. They also discuss the launch of Fraxtal and its role in the Frax ecosystem. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:01 The State of the Curve Ecosystem 05:54 Uniswap Fee Switch and its Impact on DeFi 09:14 The Growth and Promises of crvUSD 11:36 Introduction to LlamaLend and its Role in the Curve Ecosystem 20:37 The Rise of Ethena and its Impact on DeFi 23:36 The Importance of Business Development in DeFi 26:09 Asymmetry and the Combination of Money Legos 28:30 The Value and Potential of Convex 36:30 The Launch of Fraxstel and its Role in the Frax Ecosystem 39:44 Looking Forward to ETH Denver 40:14 Preparing for Conferences 42:00 Attending Conferences for the First Time 46:16 The Intersection of AI and Crypto 50:58 The Launch of Tau 57:27 The Future of Crypto and AI 58:09 Curve's Expansion onto L2s 01:02:05 Growth Strategies for CRV USD 01:06:37 The Future of the Crypto Market 01:08:42 Leviathan News Network 01:09:12 Predictions for 2024 and 2025 01:11:56 The Rerate of DeFi 01:13:23 Guest Recommendations ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline

In this episode, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Birb, the Empress of West Ham and BD and growth expert at OtterSec. She told us about the importance of vibes in crypto culture, the role of business development in the industry, and the birth and growth of the West Ham community. Birb shared her journey through crypto to finding purpose at OtterSec. We also discussed the importance of UX in the adoption of Layer 2 solutions and what the winner will have to acheive to domiante the crypto space. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:00 The Importance of Crypto Culture 06:36 The Birth and Growth of West Ham 09:28 The Power of Group Chats in Crypto 10:20 The Value of Building Connections in Crypto 12:40 Preparing for ETH Denver 14:08 Tips for Navigating ETH Denver 19:22 Birb's Journey in Crypto 24:05 The Role of Business Development in Crypto 28:13 The Positive Sum Game of Crypto 29:34 The Importance of Incentives in Airdrops and Point Systems 37:06 The Legacy and Future of ICOs 40:49 The Perceived Value of Airdrops and Free Money in Crypto 41:48 The Importance of Product Value and User Engagement 42:17 The Role of Business Development in Crypto 45:02 The Basics of Security Auditing 48:22 Choosing an Auditor 50:15 War Stories and Lessons Learned 52:38 The Role of Security in Crypto 56:00 The Impact of Bitcoin ETF 57:37 The Performance and Reception of Bitcoin ETF 58:58 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum 01:02:56 The Importance of User Experience in L2 Solutions 01:07:50 Improving Vibes in the Crypto Space 01:16:22 Lightning Round ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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.

Zaros is a perpetual DEX powered by boosted staking and restaking LSDs and LRTs, offering up to 100x leverage on trading and increased APY for liquidity providers. The test net for Zaros is set to launch on February 28th, with a trading competition and special rewards for participants. The platform focuses on user experience and aims to provide a trading interface similar to centralized exchanges. The liquid restaking narrative is gaining traction, and Zaros is embracing it by accepting LRTs and offering a range of assets for margin trading. Users can find more information about Zaros on their website and social media channels, as well as join their Discord community for trading discussions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:06 Zaros: Perpetual DEX with Boosted Staking 03:35 Staking Fees and Real Yield 05:00 Test Net and Incentives 09:23 User Experience and UI/UX 10:36 Liquid Restaking Narrative 12:19 Website, Social Media, and Discord 14:11 Closing Remarks and Disclaimer

Zaros is a perpetual DEX powered by boosted staking and restaking LSDs and LRTs, offering up to 100x leverage on trading and increased APY for liquidity providers. The test net for Zaros is set to launch on February 28th, with a trading competition and special rewards for participants. The platform focuses on user experience and aims to provide a trading interface similar to centralized exchanges. The liquid restaking narrative is gaining traction, and Zaros is embracing it by accepting LRTs and offering a range of assets for margin trading. Users can find more information about Zaros on their website and social media channels, as well as join their Discord community for trading discussions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:06 Zaros: Perpetual DEX with Boosted Staking 03:35 Staking Fees and Real Yield 05:00 Test Net and Incentives 09:23 User Experience and UI/UX 10:36 Liquid Restaking Narrative 12:19 Website, Social Media, and Discord 14:11 Closing Remarks and Disclaimer

In this episode, DeFi Dave explores the concept of on-chain reputation and its potential in the world of Web3. He interviews David Phelps, the founder of Joke Race, to discuss the power of social Legos and the unique opportunities that Web3 offers. They also explore the importance of leveraging data in Web3 and the challenges and opportunities of monetization and UX in the space. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to On-Chain Reputation 03:06 Exploring Joke Race and Web3 09:13 David Phelps' Journey into Crypto 12:06 The Concept of Joke Races and Social Legos 19:36 Leveraging Data in Web3 24:36 Monetization and UX in Web3 26:01 The Biggest Blind Spots for Builders in Web3 32:16 Building in Web3 vs Web2 37:00 The Importance of Composability in Web3 41:31 The Future of Web3 and L1s 43:22 The Rise of Rollups and Differentiation 44:19 Exploring the Technical Side of Roll-Ups 45:15 The Importance of Tokenomics, Brand, and Ideology 46:41 The Potential of Fractal Points 48:33 Incentives and Reputation in On-Chain Systems 50:00 The Flywheel Effect of Airdrops and Reputation 51:27 The Impact of SushiSwap on Uniswap 52:44 The Challenge of Airdrop Farmers and Incentivizing Meaningful Actions 54:07 Using Points to Incentivize Retention Behavior 55:05 The Vision for Frax and Algorithmic Stablecoins 58:57 The Aggregated Base and Reputation in Blockchain 01:00:21 Lightning Round: First Time Touching a Chain, Alternative Career, and Guest Recommendation 01:02:46 Summary and Closing Remarks

In this episode the Flywheel team DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Sam Kazemian, the founder of Frax, to discuss the launch of Fraxtal, a modular L2 blockchain. We grill Sam Kazemian on what we should expect from Fraxtal, how it will function with Flox, boosting, and blockspace incentives. We also discussed the long-term view of Frax and their goal of becoming the largest issuer of important units, including USD, ETH, and BTC. Read: https://flywheeldefi.com/article/7-new-things-we-learned-about-fraxtal-from-our-interview-with-frax-founder-sam-kazemian Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:09 The Launch of Fraxtal and the Fraxtal Era 05:05 Understanding Fraxtal as a Modular L2 Blockchain 08:23 The Difference Between Monolithic and Modular Blockchains 11:32 The Benefits of Modularity in Fraxtal 13:52 Why FXS is King in the Fraxtal Ecosystem 16:40 The FLOX Mechanism and Block Space Incentives 20:56 Boosters and the Role of veFXS 26:43 The Importance of Mechanism Design in Frax 37:05 Frax's Long-Term View and Building for the Future 40:18 Frax's Track Record in Mechanism Design 43:39 The Significance of frxBTC 50:53 Frax's Approach to Building and Collaboration 54:06 Frax's Long-Term Vision and Commitment 57:48 Conversion of Fractal Points to veFXS 58:44 Scenarios for Fractal Points Conversion 01:03:54 Fraxtal's End Game: Interoperability and Global State 01:12:23 Upcoming Speaking Engagements and Fraxtal Launch 01:16:26 Summary and Takeaways ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline

In this episode of Cryptovestor's Alpha Corner, Sam and Cryptovestor discuss the concept of data availability and its importance for Fraxtal. They explore how Fraxtal, a modular roll-up using the OP stack, breaks down the properties of a blockchain and allows different functions to be handled by different parts. They also discuss the incentives for chains to connect to Fraxtal and how this opens up opportunities for various networks. The conversation highlights the potential applications and benefits of using Fraxtal's data availability layer, as well as the long-term design and differentiation of the Frax system. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:36 Data Availability and Fraxtal 03:03 Incentives for Chains Connecting to Fraxtal 04:03 Fraxtal as a Data Availability Layer 05:21 Expanding the Network with Different Chains 06:26 Potential Applications and Incentivization 08:36 Future Developments and Expansion 09:09 Fraxtal as an Expansion of the VE System 10:16 Long-Term Design and Differentiation 11:37 Conclusion and Excitement for the Future

@kmets_ & @cryptocrouguer walked us through how their new stablecoin is designed & what they plan for future incentives to drive the flywheel of growth

Summary In this conversation, DeFi Dave and Benjamin discuss QiDAO’s integration with Fraxtal and the benefits it brings to stablecoin users. They cover topics such as creating CDPs on Fraxtal, lowering the cost of capital, distributing Frax points, and the first mover advantage. They also highlight the security and isolation features of QiDAO and provide information on where to find them on social media. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline

In this week's episode we have on the man himself, the BD god Seraphim. He leads us through his journey of taking the biggest DeFi protocols in the world ever higher, telling the history of Euler, Lido and now his current role at Ethena. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline

Get 20% extra Kelp DAO Points: https://www.kelpdao.xyz/?utm_source=flywheeldefi In this week's episode we have on Fiskantes, one of the Partners at Zee Prime VC Fund and overall crypto degenerate. Fisky started like many in crypto as a poker player and then transitioned into allocating capital. We talked to him about his current market views, what narratives he thinks are undervalued and overvalued and how he's positioning for 2024. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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 we had the man himself, Smokey the Bera to talk about the upcoming launch of Berachain. Join us as we dive into Bear's origin's, its novel Proof of Liquidity Mechanics and how Smokey is meme-ing the world into a better future. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ 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. Timeline