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• Crypto’s Flow-Driven Market Has Arrived | Shaundadevens & Kunal Doshi 01.06.2026 49min

  In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin’s underperformance relative to equities and select crypto assets, the rise of Hyperliquid amid strong ETF and institutional flows, Morpho’s new fixed-rate lending initiative and valuation debate, evolving dynamics in DeFi lending markets, and Ethena’s shifting yield strategy, reserve allocation, and diversification efforts.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Kunal Doshi: https://x.com/Kunallegendd Follow Shaundadevens: https://x.com/shaundadevens Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:34) Bitcoin Lags Equities (4:14) Don’t Hide in BTC? (7:47) Hyperliquid’s Flow Story (16:02) Morpho’s Fixed-Rate Bet (24:33) Morpho’s Valuation Problem (33:49) Ethena Becomes Asset Manager (43:53) Can Ethena Diversify? (48:10) Analyst of the Week (48:51) Closing Comments -- Resources: Sam Schubert - Solana Spreads: The Black Hole Begins https://x.com/minnus/status/2059730629319680352?s=20 -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Can Solana Catch Hyperliquid in Perps? | Luke & Sam 25.05.2026 55min

   In this episode, we’re joined by Luke and Sam to discuss the evolution of crypto trading infrastructure, including Solana’s push to improve perpetual futures execution and compete with Hyperliquid. We also cover tokenized equities, onchain yield markets, Pendle’s role in DeFi incentives, and the growing adoption of tokenized Strategy-related assets. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Luke: https://x.com/0xMether Follow Sam: https://x.com/minnus Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:52) Solana vs Hyperliquid (5:33) BAM’s Maker Priority (8:08) Why Solana Perps Lagged (11:44) Tokenized Stocks Shift Trading (26:24) Tokenized Stretch Takes Off (34:01) Stretch Looping Risks (37:44) Pendle’s Yield Challenge (43:45) Boros vs Pendle V2 (47:59) Crypto Finds Outside Markets (53:50) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Maple’s Bet on Fintech-Powered DeFi | Martin de Rijke 22.05.2026 47min

  In this episode, we’re joined by Martin de Rijke, Head of Growth at Maple Finance, to discuss Maple’s evolution from a lending protocol into an onchain asset manager focused on institutional yield products. We cover fintech adoption, stablecoin growth, DeFi infrastructure, institutional borrowing demand, modular yield strategies, securitization vehicles, and the convergence of crypto, fintech, and traditional finance. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Maple Finance: https://x.com/maplefinance Follow Martin: https://x.com/MartindRijke Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:07) Maple’s Asset Manager Shift (3:03) Beyond Lending Protocols (6:44) Stablecoins Find Real Users (10:04) Fintech Trust Unlocks DeFi (14:32) Four Distribution Layers (17:58) Partners, Not Competitors (21:34) Fintech Integration Hurdles (25:44) Maple’s Yield Products (31:38) Borrowing Demand Returns (36:58) Four Growth Buckets (41:15) Onchain Securitization Vehicles (46:08) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Hyperliquid’s New Power Shift | Shaundadevens & Carlos 18.05.2026 1h 4min

  In this episode we’re joined by Shaundadevens & Carlos to discuss market volatility, reported scrutiny of Hyperliquid, Coinbase’s partnership and revenue-sharing structure with Hyperliquid, stablecoin distribution dynamics involving USDC, prediction market activity, HIP-4 outcome markets, Cerebras related trading discussions, and broader analysis of Sky, USDS, Spark, and crypto revenue models. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Shaundadevens: https://x.com/shaundadevens?lang=en Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:13) Hyperliquid And Coinbase Shakeup (10:21) Native Markets Transition (16:29) Stablecoin Deals Beyond Hyperliquid (24:26) Cerebras Pre-IPO Frenzy (32:05) HIP-4 Outcome Markets (38:55) Spinning Up Prediction Markets (45:52) Sky, USDS, And Spark (56:03) Sky Revenue Distribution (1:03:48) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• How Spark Is Rebuilding DeFi Lending | Sam MacPherson 15.05.2026 48min

  In this episode, we’re joined by Sam MacPherson, Co-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Labs, to discuss Sky’s evolution from MakerDAO, Spark’s role as a prime agent SubDAO, and its approach to DeFi lending, liquidity management, and risk frameworks. We also cover governance restructuring, isolated lending markets, token buybacks, institutional liquidity products, fintech partnerships, and Spark’s long-term vision for prime brokerage and USDT growth. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Spark: https://x.com/sparkdotfi Follow Sam MacPherson: https://x.com/hexonaut?lang=en Follow Luke Leasure: https://x.com/0xMether Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:55) Why MakerDAO Became Sky (5:10) Spark’s Role Under Sky (7:45) Spark Liquidity Layer (12:25) Conservative Collateral Strategy (17:35) DeFi Risk Ratings (24:38) Liquidity Intents Explained (27:37) Buybacks and Token Treasury (29:46) Spark’s Real Competitors (32:51) Backend for Fintechs (35:56) SubDAO Competition Dynamics (43:20) What’s Next for Spark (47:10) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Jito Goes Upstack With JTX | Livestream 08.05.2026 49min

  In this episode, we discuss shifting dynamics in crypto infrastructure, including Base moving away from Optimism, the evolving Layer 2 landscape, MegaETH’s business model, and Jito’s expansion into trading products with JTX. We also cover tokenized equities on Solana, frontend vs. backend monetization strategies, and Coinbase’s layoffs and earnings miss. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:22) Base Leaves Optimism (5:31) L2 Winners And Losers (10:01) MegaETH’s Revenue Play (14:06) JTX Goes Upstack (35:11) Coinbase’s Rough Week (45:43) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Building a Fully Onchain Exchange: Inside World Markets | Aurelius & Hersch 01.05.2026 48min

  In this episode, we’re joined by Hersch and Aurelius from World Markets to break down their vision for a fully onchain exchange. We cover the Atlas risk engine, unified perp, spot, and lending markets, fixed-rate lending, MegaETH infrastructure, ADL limitations, market structure design, and what’s next for the platform. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow World Markets: https://x.com/worldmarketsinc Follow Hersch: https://x.com/tittyrespecter Follow Aurelius: https://x.com/0xlarpist Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:04) Why Build on MegaETH? (3:42) Gas Costs and L2s (6:00) Appchain Tradeoffs (8:57) Atlas Risk Engine (16:25) Fixed-Rate Lending (19:55) Why No ADL? (30:08) Listings and GTM (37:07) Stablecoin Concerns (39:37) What’s Next (44:00) How Hersch Joined World Markets (48:00) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Inside Hyperlend: Building a Lending Protocol on Hyperliquid | Ness 24.04.2026 27min

  In this episode, we’re joined by Ness, CEO and Co-founder of Hyperlend, to discuss building on Hyperliquid, the decision to adopt an Aave-based design, and how the protocol approaches interest rates and borrowing against L1 positions. We also cover liquid HLP, token launch and staking incentives, competitive positioning, tokenized equities, and Hyperlend’s roadmap, including institutional growth and private credit markets. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Hyperlend: https://x.com/hyperlendx Follow Ness: https://x.com/0xNessus Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:30) What is Hyperlend? (5:20) Why Aave & How the Protocol Works (7:34) Interest Rates, Borrowing Flow & L1 Positions (11:11) Liquid HLP Product & Market Fit (13:43) Token Launch, Incentives & Stake-and-Save (18:51) Tiers, No Lockups & Staking Design Choices (21:24) Competition, BLP & Hyperlend’s Positioning (23:54) Tokenized Equities & What’s Next (26:22) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Why Perps Are Overtaking Options | DAS New York 17.04.2026 12min

  In this episode, Shaundadevens outlines the thesis that 24/7 equity perpetuals will become a major theme. He explains why perpetuals outperform options for price exposure, evaluates market size and infrastructure requirements, highlights Hyperliquid and TradeXYZ, and examines silver and crude oil case studies demonstrating efficiency and weekend price discovery. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Shaundadevens: https://x.com/shaundadevens -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:15) Why Perps Beat Options (5:00) Why Hyperliquid and TradeXYZ Win (7:26) Silver and Crude Oil Case Studies (10:23) Weekend Pricing Works (11:36) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Institutional DeFi & Yield in Modern Markets | EthCC Panels 10.04.2026 1h 39min

  This episode features two live panels recorded at EthCC, exploring the next phase of DeFi’s evolution—from institutional adoption to capital efficiency and yield generation. Panel 1: Institutional DeFi: From Stablecoins to RWAs Speakers discuss the rise of stablecoins, the growth of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), and how institutions are entering onchain markets. Topics include tokenization frameworks, market structure challenges, transparency, and the role of DeFi in building a more global and accessible financial system. Panel 2: Capital Efficiency & Yield in Modern DeFi The second panel dives into lending vaults, yield strategies, and risk management. Participants break down capital efficiency, the difference between organic and incentivized yield, and how protocols are approaching risk monitoring, liquidity constraints, and portfolio construction in increasingly complex DeFi markets. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Panel 1 Speakers: Marcia Blacken, Head of Porto Solutions, Self-Custody & DeFi (Anchorage Digital) Oya Celiktemur, EMEA Director (Ondo) Jonathan Han, CEO (Euler) Marcelo Ruiz de Olano, CEO & Co-founder (KPK) Panel 2 Speakers: Ilgiz, Chief Product Officer (Gearbox) Mike Massari, Strategic Advisor (RedStone) engn33r, Solutions Engineer (Yearn) Giel Detienne, Head of Curation (KPK) -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow KPK: https://x.com/kpk_io -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (9:00) Panel 1 Start (10:27) Why Tokenize RWAs? (15:18) Transparency and Legal Rights (21:41) Where Risk Lives (25:00) Best Asset Classes (30:48) Permissioned vs Permissionless (34:23) Who Drives Adoption? (38:13) RWAs in Three Years (45:19) Panel 2 Start (46:31) What Is Capital Efficiency? (49:52) Incentives vs Organic Yield (54:15) Should APY Be Split? (58:22) What Destroys Yield? (1:05:18) How Do You Price Risk? (1:14:19) Off-Chain Risk Meets DeFi (1:21:37) A Risk Metric Everyone Trusts? (1:27:30) Early Warning Signs (1:34:51) Can AI Manage Risk? (1:39:32) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Tokenization, AI Agents, and the Future of DeFi | Aryan 03.04.2026 53min

  In this episode, we are joined by Aryan of CMT Digital to discuss tokenization progress, real-world asset risks, and infrastructure gaps in DeFi. We explore blockchain competition for financial markets, evolving revenue models, and AI agents in crypto. The conversation also covers Hyperliquid’s growth, institutional adoption trends, and the role of automation in research and investing. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow CMT Digital: https://x.com/CMT_Digital Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:35) Tokenization Infrastructure (6:49) Why Equities Beat ETFs (9:54) RWA Risk And Oracles (15:37) Ethereum, Solana, Or Canton? (21:20) How Chains Should Monetize (26:19) AI Agents Need Identity (36:48) How AI Changed Investing (40:42) HYPE Perps: Success Or Not? (47:31) What Comes Next For DeFi (52:41) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• The State of Liquid Token Markets | DAS New York 30.03.2026 42min

  In this episode, our DAS panel discusses the state of liquid token markets, including recent price declines, institutional adoption, and shifting sentiment. The conversation explores market structure, value accrual, token design, regulatory developments, and emerging sectors, while outlining potential catalysts for recovery and future growth in crypto markets. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Seth Ginns: https://x.com/sethginns Follow Cosmo Jiang: https://x.com/cosmo_jiang Follow Pranav Kanade: https://x.com/vaneckpk Follow Kelvin Ko: https://x.com/SpartanBlack_1 Follow Dave Rodriguez: https://x.com/EffortCapital -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:05) Meet the Panel (6:56) What Changes Sentiment? (16:16) Best Token Verticals (23:42) Token Holder Rights (33:05) Regulation and Midterms (38:35) 24 Month Outlook (42:26) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Architecting DeFi’s Yield Curve | DAS New York 27.03.2026 12min

  In this episode, Luke Leasure breaks down how DeFi’s onchain yield curve is constructed using Ethena and Pendle. He explores implied yields, term structure, and how curve signals connect to Bitcoin performance, shifting yield regimes, hedging demand, and broader crypto market risk. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Luke Leasure: https://x.com/0xMether -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:35) How Ethena and Pendle Work (5:19) Reading the Yield Curve (7:23) What Drives the Signal (9:02) Why Implied Yields Trade Rich (11:12) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Investor Relations in the Onchain Era 24.03.2026 21min

  In this special episode, we introduce Blockworks’ new investor relations platform for onchain businesses. As institutional capital continues to enter crypto markets, expectations around transparency, standardization, and professionalism are rising. But instead of replicating legacy systems, Blockworks IR takes a different approach, leveraging real-time, onchain data to create a more transparent, data-driven, and low-friction investor relations model. The platform combines curated analytics, branded investor portals, and white-glove advisory support into a single solution, helping teams tell a clearer, more credible story while giving investors a more efficient way to evaluate opportunities. Launched at the Digital Asset Summit in New York, Blockworks IR aims to fill a critical gap in the industry. Listen to learn more about the vision behind the product and what it means for the future of investor relations in crypto.
• Hyperliquid, Solana, and Crypto's Outlook | Livestream 20.03.2026 47min

  This week, Boccaccio, Danny, and Ian from Kairos Research discuss macro sentiment amid Middle East tensions, Hyperliquid's strong performance and oil trading volumes, the SEC and CFTC's crypto asset classification guidance, token unlock concerns for Pump.fun, the Solana Foundation's new tokens aggregator and its friction with Jupiter, and the broader debate around foundation-built products. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Ian: https://x.com/Ian_Unsworth Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio — Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Use the link below to learn more, and use code 0X200 to get $200 off your ticket! See you there! Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 — Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA —-- Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (02:53) Are Panicans Winning? (11:07) Hyperliquid Oil Trading (21:43) Crypto Regulation & Solana (44:54) Analyst of the Week —-- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• PUMPFUN, ACX & AAVE | Livestream 13.03.2026 44min

  In today's episode we discuss a major DeFi trading error involving a $50M Aave swap with extreme slippage, debate responsibility between users and front-end design, analyze Pump.fun’s potential multichain expansion and launchpad economics, and examine ACX’s plan to convert its token structure into equity to enable partnerships and possible acquisition. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Use the link below to learn more, and use code 0X200 to get $200 off your ticket! See you there! Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:16) Aave Swap (14:31) Pump.fun (31:42) ACX (43:06) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• HIP-3, Canton and Blockchain Monetization | Livestream 06.03.2026 1h 2min

  In this episode, we discuss crypto market sentiment, contrasting trading versus long-term investing approaches and the cyclical nature of crypto assets. We also discuss geopolitical tensions and potential oil price impacts, growth in crypto perpetual trading, especially on Hyperliquid, and debate how blockchain networks might serve as settlement layers for traditional finance. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Use the link below to learn more, and use code 0X200 to get $200 off your ticket! See you there! Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:43) Crypto Trading vs Investing (17:07) Geopolitics and Market Impact (25:44) HIP-3 Markets on Hyperliquid (37:25) Canton vs Public Blockchains (58:46) Closing Thoughts -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Introducing: Inflection Point | The Crypto-TradFi Convergence 05.03.2026 1h 3min

  In this first episode of Inflection Point, we explore the accelerating convergence between traditional finance and crypto as institutional adoption begins reshaping the foundations of global financial infrastructure. The conversation examines ETFs, DeFi innovation, market structure shifts, institutional flows, and how evolving investor behavior is changing Bitcoin and digital asset markets. Along the way, we discuss regulation, credit markets, technology limitations, and the broader implications of finance moving onchain. Enjoy! — Inflection Point: Apple 🎙️: https://bit.ly/3QKdX5a Spotify 🎙️: https://bit.ly/3YhGJy3 YouTube 🎥: https://link.blockworks.co/46Cee2q — Follow Matt: ⁠⁠https://x.com/Matt_Hougan⁠⁠ Follow David: ⁠⁠https://x.com/dlawant⁠⁠ Follow Michael: ⁠⁠https://x.com/marcryptonio⁠⁠ Follow Marc: ⁠⁠https://x.com/marcarjoon⁠⁠ Follow Inflection Point: ⁠⁠https://x.com/BWInflection⁠⁠  Follow Blockworks: ⁠⁠https://x.com/Blockworks_⁠⁠   — Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 in NYC March 24-26th! Use code INFLECTION200 for $200 OFF! ⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026⁠⁠ — Timestamps (00:00) Intro To Inflection Point (06:48) The Convergence Between TradFi & Crypto (22:20) Crypto's Biggest Advantages & Hurdles (36:15) Crypto's Changing Market Structure (41:00) Prices, Sentiment & Long-Term Allocators (46:00) Evolution Of Crypto Options & Yield (51:30) Is The 4-Year Cycle Dead? (01:02:00) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Inflection Point 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 opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Crypto #DeFi #Bitcoin #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #CryptoPodcast
• Axiom and AI Layoffs | Livestream 27.02.2026 54min

  In this episode we cover Block’s 40% workforce reduction amid AI-driven efficiency gains and market reactions, OpenAI’s raise at $730 billion and delayed public market access to major AI firms and Axiom’s insider trading scandal. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Use the link below to learn more, and use code 0X200 to get $200 off your ticket! See you there! Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (6:07) AI Layoffs (22:17) AI Raises (37:58) Axiom (52:41) Closing Thoughts -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
• Jito BAM and Solana Market Structure | Lucas Bruder 20.02.2026 50min

  In today’s episode we are joined by Lucas Bruder, Co-Founder of Jito Labs to discuss Jito’s BAM block builder on Solana, highlighting transparency, verifiability, and application-controlled execution. We also cover market structure, stake adoption, MCP, slot time reductions, and JitoSOL’s ETF efforts. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Jito Labs: https://x.com/jito_labs Follow Lucas Bruder: https://x.com/buffalu__ Follow Sam: https://x.com/minnus Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Use the link below to learn more, and use code 0X200 to get $200 off your ticket! See you there! Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:07) Why Jito Built BAM (5:03) Application-Controlled Execution Explained (10:43) MCP and Solana's Future (15:09) BAM Adoption and Stake Growth (32:26) Cutting Slot Times on Solana (39:41) JitoSOL and the ETF Push (46:22) AI, Products, and the Road Ahead (49:53) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.