Indexed Podcast

Why Solana Data Doesn't Agree (And Why That Matters) Today we're joined by Waddah from the Solana Foundation to discuss Solana Data, an initiative tackling one of crypto's biggest hidden problems: why different data providers report completely different numbers. We discuss: What is Solana Data? Why crypto data providers disagree Institutional adoption & data quality Benchmarking Dune, Artemis,...

Today we're joined by Ben, co-founder and CEO of Noves, to explore the Canton Network. We discuss: What is the Canton Network? How privacy works on Canton Why blockchain data breaks on private networks How Noves indexes Canton data Validators, synchronizers & network architecture Network performance, TPS & scalability Institutional adoption & real-world assets Privacy vs transparency t...

In today's episode, we're joined by Kofi (@0xKofi) to discuss how AI agents are fundamentally changing crypto data analysis, research, and engineering workflows. We discuss: The evolution from manual coding to AI-assisted development How MCPs unlock onchain data exploration Using Herd MCP to analyze smart contracts AI agents for protocol research and data engineering Context windows, planning, and...

Today we're joined by Katia Banina, CEO of Bebop, to unpack one of the most misunderstood emerging trading primitives in DeFi: PropAMMs. We discuss:  What Bebop does and its evolution   Why PropAMMs aren’t actually AMMs   RFQs vs streaming quotes   The concept of Request for Stream (RFS)   How PropAMMs work on Ethereum   Market maker incentives and quote signing   Toxic flow and execution quality ...

Did AI Trading Agents Actually Work? Today we're diving into AI trading agents, the rise of DeFAI, and whether autonomous trading bots are actually generating alpha.  We discuss:  AI trading agents and the DeFAI hype cycle   Eliza, Virtuals, and agentic trading products   Onchain tracking vs qualitative research   Whether agents actually made money   Early wins, later losses, and extractive market...

In today's episode, we dive deep into Solana’s PropAMM landscape and the battle shaping onchain market structure. We discuss: What PropAMMs are and why they’ve taken over Solana spot liquidity How gas economics shift costs from makers to takers Latency games, flashing, and spoofing tactics Execution quality vs oracle pricing Why onchain price discovery is still lagging Binance vs PropAMMs vs true...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the state of tokenization, unpacking what “real usage” actually looks like beyond headlines. Plus, the TradFi onchain vibe shift happening at conferences. We discuss: - The suits takeover and the Agora side-event - TradFi players moving onchain (Bloomberg, S&P, and more) - “Crypto is fintech now” and the industry narrative split - State of Tokenization das...

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the Kelp DAO exploit and the cascading fallout across DeFi. We unpack how a LayerZero configuration was abused to mint unbacked rsETH, how the attacker used Aave to extract liquidity, and why this turned into DeFi’s first true “bank run” moment. We discuss: Kelp DAO rsETH exploit overview LayerZero configuration and RPC attack Minting 290m unbacked rsETH Bri...

In today's episode, we're joined by JW from Nexus Data Labs for a deep dive into the current state of RWAs, onchain data, and where real usage actually stands. We discuss:  JW’s path from TradFi credit to onchain analytics   Building Nexus Data Labs and the legacy of OurNetwork   The reality behind RWA growth vs headlines   Why most RWA stablecoins sit idle   The missing piece: DeFi composability ...

Today we’re joined by Andrew Hong, Co-Founder of Herd, Advisor at Archetype, and former Headmaster at Dune. In this episode, we discuss: Leaving Dune to start Herd Composability in the age of AI agents Why crypto due diligence doesn’t scale Morpho vault complexity & operational risk AI agents for contract research Two-sided marketplace: protocols & institutions Hooks, adapters, and modular...

Today we’re joined by Luca Donnoh, Head of Research at L2BEAT, to dive deep into interoperability, bridging risk, and the hidden trust assumptions behind cross-chain assets. In this episode we’re discussing: - Luca’s background and path into crypto - The L2 roadmap debate and Ethereum’s direction - The new L2BEAT interoperability dataset - Research goals behind the interop dashboard - Lock & m...

Today we’re joined by Dash, Janitor and Co-Founder at Paymentscan. In this episode we’re discussing: - Dune as the new frontend for data - Onchain vs API data confusion - Polymarket vs Kalshi data transparency - Notional volume vs real volume - Open interest spikes explained - Sports dominance in prediction markets - Data plumbing vs product narratives - Crypto payment cards landscape - Privacy tr...

In today’s episode, we're unpacking what’s really driving prediction markets and how to think about them as information and distribution systems, not just gambling venues. We discuss: Polymarket vs Kalshi: onchain vs offchain tradeoffs Distribution advantages and partnerships Liquidity, market making, and arbitrage dynamics Why volume alone is misleading Sports betting vs long-duration markets Fee...

In today’s episode, we discuss Vitalik's recent comments on zero-knowledge technology and the scalability trilemma. The three of us unpack what’s actually changed since 2017, how advances like data availability sampling and zkEVMs reshape Ethereum’s execution and verification model, and whether these developments meaningfully alter the decentralization–security–scalability trade-offs. We discuss:...

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into DePIN with Dylan Bane, Prince of DePin at Messari. We discuss: What DePIN actually is and why it matters Hardware vs software DePIN models The major DePIN categories and leading protocols Compute, storage, connectivity, sensor, and energy networks Why DePIN is one of the few crypto sectors with real revenue Onchain revenue verification and credibility Who...

In today's episode, we're reflecting on 2025. We discuss: - Are blockchains ready for real world adoption? - TPS vs throughput: what matters more? - Solana’s pressure test via $TRUMP - Agentic trading platform Hype and AI bots in crypto - Uni unification, Morpho vaults, and the Aave governance controversy - Prediction markets take center stage: Polymarket and Kalshi - Perp DEX explosion post-Hyper...

In today's episode we're fresh back from Argentina with stories from Devconnect Argentina 2025, DuneCon, and our Patagonia side quest. We go deep on bridges, what they are, how hard they are to track, and the unique challenges of reconciling cross-chain transfers. We explore the efforts to synthetically tie together bridge inflows and outflows, and why “perfect” data may not be possible, but “good...

Today we're joined by Jay Yu (@0xfishylosopher), research & partner @panteracapital, to discuss x402; a blockchain based micropayments solution built around the 402 HTTP status code. We cover: - Stablecoin payments through HTTP 402 - Real-world use cases and current pilot implementations - Wallet adoption trends - Facilitators like Coinbase and market share breakdown - The evolving facilitator...

Today the three of us are diving deep on Digital Asset Treasury Companies. We discuss: What digital asset treasury companies are Notable examples and structures Why this category is rising now How to evaluate them (key metrics) Our Digital Asset Treasury dashboard Market caps in context MicroStrategy’s BTC holdings Market cap vs Net Asset Value (NAV) The crypto investment flywheel When companies t...

We discuss: - What Perp DEXs are and how they differ from spot - Mechanics of perpetual contracts: funding, leverage, liquidations, oracles - Hyperliquid’s rise and current market dynamics - Key challenges: latency, MEV, risk engines, insurance funds - New designs and innovations across onchain derivatives - Where perp markets may go next And much more—enjoy! — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00...

Today we’re diving deep into prediction markets! We discuss: - The rise of prediction markets and their growing relevance - Cultural significance and media attention - Market share, competition, and user behavior - Decentralization vs. centralization trade-offs - Regulatory frameworks, licenses, and government scrutiny - Manipulation risks and trust issues in prediction platforms - How prediction...

In this episode, we unpack the evolving landscape of stablecoins. We discuss: Recent Developments in Stablecoins Hyperliquid and USDH Auction Stablecoin Issuers and Governance Innovative Stablecoin Designs Stablecoin Data Insights Global Stablecoin Usage L1 vs L2 Debate for Stablecoins And much more—enjoy!  —  Timestamps:  (00:00) Introduction  (00:34) The State of Stablecoins   (02:49) Recent Dev...

Today we’re joined by James Wang from Spindl/Coinbase to talk all things Web3 advertising. We discuss: - James' career journey and building Spindl - Web3 ad growth and how data powers it - What makes Spindl's approach unique - Attribution in Web3 advertising - Coinbase Ads and the broader Spindl vision - How users are defined in Web3 - Case studies of Web3 ad success - Future of Web3 ads and the F...

Today we’re joined by Tom, Head of Data at Entropy Advisors and Ali, Data Analyst at Entropy Advisors to explore how they’re accelerating DAO development on Arbitrum. We discuss: Governance and treasury management strategies DAO governance process and decision-making Delegate dynamics and voting behavior Tracking grants and ensuring financial transparency The future of gaming in Web3 Fund allocati...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jackie (@agaperste), Head of Data Science at Uniswap Foundation, and Grace (@grace_lily), part of the Data team at Uniswap 🦄. Together, we dive deep into Uniswap V4 and the broader innovations shaping the Uniswap ecosystem. From the unique mechanics of Bunni to the challenges of liquidity management, new TVL metrics, and arbitrage flows, this one’s packed with exp...