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This week, the Hivemind team discusses post-Jackson Hole conditions, Bitcoin seasonality, and rate cut expectations. They analyze DATs and liquidity dynamics, MicroStrategy’s S&P potential, Solana versus Base adoption, Pokémon TCG crypto experiments, and creator coin streaming models. They also unpack Plasma’s TGE, World LibertyFi, stablecoin and institutional chain use cases, and Tom Lee’s ETH commentary.
Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:25) Market Outlook
(09:53) The State of DATs
(17:07) Streaming & Creator Coins
(36:28) Plasma's TGE & World LibertyFi
(39:51) Stablecoins & the Tempo Announcement
(48:48) Tom Lee's ETH Saga
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Gm! This week we're back to discuss the latest news of the week. We deep dive into the mechanics behind DATs, the WLFI token launch, Stripe's announcement of Tempo, onchain equities & more. Enjoy!
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- Transactions posted to the blockchain
- Compatibility with TradFi rails
- Integrated DeFi features
Mantle Network, the access layer — transforms Mantle Network into a purpose-built vertical platform — the blockchain for banking — that enables financial services on-chain. Mantle leads the establishment of Blockchain for Banking as the next frontier.
Follow Mantle on X (@Mantle_Official) for the latest updates on Mantle as the 'Blockchain for Banking'."
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Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking.
Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:24) Are DAT Mechanics Sustainable?
(16:23) Do DATs Actually Unlock Token Access?
(21:48) Ads (Bitwise)
(22:34) Breaking Down The $WLFI Token Launch
(33:46) Stripe Launches Tempo
(49:12) Ads (Bitwise, Mantle, Eigenlayer)
(51:27) Onchain Equities & Tokenization
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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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
