Flywheel DeFi

In this episode of Flywheel, host DeFi Dave welcomes back Alex Golubitsky for a third time. They dive into recent regulatory shifts in the U.S., highlighting the bipartisan support for the Fit 21 Act, challenges with the SEC's SAB 121, and the potential impact of the Bitcoin ETF approval. They also discuss the innovative solutions presented by MetaLex, a new project co-founded by Alex, aimed at he...

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kiet are joined by 0xMaki and Glovin from Heroglyphs. Learn how Solo Stakers of ETH can mint memecoins and NFTs using Heroglyphs. The guests dive into the technical nuances of encoding graffiti on the Ethereum blockchain, the coordination game, liquidity pools, and harbinger tax systems. The episode also addresses the looming centralization threats...

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K introduce YieldNest, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing the way users engage with liquid re-staking protocols (LRTs) and Automated Validator Selections (AVSs). Joined by YieldNest founders Deo (Amadeo Brands) and Dan, the conversation dives deep into the mechanics of re-staking, the assessment of risks associated with AVSs and LRTs, a...

In this episode of Flywheel, host Defi Dave goes solo with guest Monkey Rothschild, to explore the current state of the crypto market, including trends in meme coins, airdrops, and the performance of various tokens. They discuss the evolution of the market since Monkey's last appearance, focusing on the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, the rise of meme coins, and the strategic significance of airdrops in a...

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 rest...

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 Renai...

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 d...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 adopti...

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....

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...

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, in...

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 u...

@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 socia...

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 y...

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 overvalue...

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 stak...

In this week's episode Slater Heil from Blueberry joins the show to talk about Blueberry and Bloom, two DeFi protocols which are brining undercollateralized leverage and RWA yields to DeFi. DeFi Dave and Kiet interviewed Slater about his goal to be a prime brokerage, T-Bill yields, the Blueberry Token and TBY's I~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH bu...

In this week's episode, we have on Anthony DeMartino and Mason Vollum from Trident Digital. We were introduced to them, as they are facilitating stablecoin growth for Paypal's PYUSD, issued by Paxos. We wanted to bring them on the episode because of PYUSD's budding relationship with Frax. We learned a lot about the opportunities and difficulties of stablecoins in DeFi, the role of Trident, how the...