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This week, Pranav Kanade joins the show to discuss the current state of markets. We deep dive into how Pranav finds alpha in crypto, Mamdani's win in NY, have we topped, are L1s overpriced, why the hot money is in AI & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Intro
(02:49) The Opportunity For Tokenization
(10:27) Mamdani Wins In NY
(27:35) Finding Alpha In Crypto
(32:05) Ads (Zcash, Katana)
(33:17) Are L1s Overpriced?
(36:18) Can People Actually Outperform BTC?
(45:32) Have We Topped?
(49:47) The Hot Money Is In AI
(59:08) Ads (Zcash, Katana)
(01:00:21) Can Crypto Ever Get To 100m+ Active Users?
(01:12:42) Content of The Week
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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.
This week Brandon Millman & Donnie Dinch join the show to discuss the past, present & future of Phantom. We deep dive into why did Brandon originally build Phantom, recent M&A activity, building perps, how does Phantom generate revenue, will Phantom IPO & more. Enjoy!
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Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh
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Zcash is encrypted Bitcoin. Your digital bill of rights securing your freedom for the 21st century.
Buy, store and spend ZEC privately using Zashi Wallet download today: https://electriccoin.co/zashi/
--
Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users.
Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates]
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(00:00) Intro
(04:08) Why Did Brandon Start Phantom?
(12:05) Building For Crypto Users vs Normies
(20:57) Ads (Zcash, Katana)
(22:11) Launching Phantom CASH
(27:26) How To Scale As a Startup
(35:42) Launching Perps
(47:12) Ads (Zcash, Katana)
(48:26) How Does Phantom Generate Revenue?
(53:16) The Next Chapter of Phantom
(56:24) Phantom's Recent M&A
(01:02:16) Ads (mantle)
(01:03:15) Will Phantom Launch a Chain?
(01:11:25) Prediction Markets
(01:15:31) Will Phantom IPO?
(01:21:01) Phantom Connect
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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.
