Of course, a lot has happened since the 600+ survey respondents shared their thoughts between Aug. 15 and Oct. 1

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AI’s future shouldn’t be decided by a handful of tech giants
A look at software wallet Exodus may show how an SEC shakeup could have a real impact on industry companies
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Co-chairing Trump’s transition team to help fill administration positions is Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick
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Reflect is a delta-neutral currency protocol that lets tokens accrue yield without touching the banking system

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ETH/BTC Ratio

Ethereum Gas Price

DeFi TVL

Fear and Greed Index

Federal Reserve Balance Sheet

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Researcher Justin Drake’s Beam Chain proposal aims to transform Ethereum’s consensus layer with zk proofs and post-quantum cryptography
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With the recent election, it’s clear that there will be a meaningful shift in crypto regulations and legislation. Trump is likely as pro-crypto as a president can be. He launched (multiple) of his own NFT collections and is launching an Aave wrapper called World Liberty Fi. He has also spoken out and mentioned that he wants to make the United States "the crypto capital of the planet" and transform it into the "Bitcoin superpower of the world". He proposed creating a strategic national Bitcoin stockpile alongside support from Senator Cynthia Lummis, promising to retain 100% of all Bitcoin held by the U.S. government. More importantly, we’re likely to see deregulation across the board in a lot of industries, with crypto being one of them - as Trump has committed to keeping the crypto market largely unregulated. Crypto, DeFi in particular, has historically been knee-capped by overreaching and hostile governmental agencies and regulation by enforcement, as evidenced by the plethora of Wells notices and lawsuits over the past few years. With Donald Trump winning the presidency, Republicans taking control of the Senate, and being on the verge of securing the House, we think it’s likely that crypto realizes positive regulatory clarity. Below, you can find our analysts’ takes:

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Traders will be looking toward $260, roughly the all-time high the asset set in November 2021

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Tracing centralized missteps to the industry’s push for transparency and stability

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Institutional adoption “moves slower than we want,” exec says, but could follow “an exponential curve from Q1 onwards”

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FTX is still in bankruptcy proceedings, but the process is set to come to an end fairly soon

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“BIO can be thought of as a Y Combinator for onchain Science,” Binance said in a statement

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0xResearch is the show for those who want to step up their game and think like a crypto analyst. We bring on crypto's best to uncover the latest research, explore protocol developments and identify new narratives. We are full-time crypto analysts who read white papers, governance forums and research pieces for fun (normal, right?). Join us as we combine crypto's top talent with our countless hours of research to create the best content in the space. 

Bell Curve

Bell Curve breaks down the most important themes in crypto for people who, like us, are confined to the middle of the bell curve. Each season explores a different thesis that we'll test and refine through debate with crypto's best. If you're a crypto native, degen or investooor, this podcast is for you.

Empire

Empire features interviews with top crypto founders to get the real stories that aren’t shared elsewhere. Empire is your look behind the curtain of the crypto industry.

We release two episodes per week: guest interviews on Tuesday and a weekly roundup on Friday.

Expansion

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Expansion is a podcast exploring the intersection of modular blockchain design and abundant blockspace.

We’ll bring on the leading voices from the modular ecosystem to discuss blockchain design, specialization, applications, and the possibilities that cheap, secure blockspace unlocks.

Forward Guidance

The laws of macro investing are being re-written, and investors who fail to adapt to the rapidly changing monetary environment will struggle to keep pace. Felix Jauvin interviews the brightest minds in finance about which asset classes they think will thrive in the financial future that they envision.

Lightspeed

Lightspeed is a podcast for those interested in how crypto can solve real problems and create products users love. It's a callback to the garage days of Silicon Valley, where builders pushed the limits of hardware and software to build world-changing products. We interview the projects and founders that will make this same impact today.

On The Margin

The worlds of macro finance and crypto are continuing to draw closer together. On the Margin will host some of the greatest minds in the world of asset management, markets, and discuss how ideas that were once on the margin are now becoming mainstream.

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A daily analysis of macroeconomics, bitcoin, geopolitics and big picture power shifts, hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore @nlw. The Breakdown is part of Blockworks.

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1000x is a crypto markets podcast hosted by professional traders Avi Felman and Jonah Van Bourg. We bring on experts to dive deep into the macro and micro factors that represent the lifeblood of digital money and web3. As an increasing share of economic activity and attention migrates online, tokenomics and price action is increasingly relevant to everyone. If you’re interested in the future of markets and crypto, this show is for you.
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Hivemind combines Delphi Digital’s brightest minds to cut through the crypto noise. Jose, Yan, Ceteris and Duncan explore everything from venture to token design, offering an unfiltered perspective on what shapes the industry. We cut through the hype to focus on critical research and real insights. If you want to understand real crypto drivers, this is your podcast.
Analyst Takes: Post-Election Insights

Blockworks Research

With the recent election, it’s clear that there will be a meaningful shift in crypto regulations and legislation. Trump is likely as pro-crypto as a president can be. He launched (multiple) of his own NFT collections and is launching an Aave wrapper called World Liberty Fi. He has also spoken out and mentioned that he wants to make the United States "the crypto capital of the planet" and transform it into the "Bitcoin superpower of the world". He proposed creating a strategic national Bitcoin stockpile alongside support from Senator Cynthia Lummis, promising to retain 100% of all Bitcoin held by the U.S. government. More importantly, we’re likely to see deregulation across the board in a lot of industries, with crypto being one of them - as Trump has committed to keeping the crypto market largely unregulated. Crypto, DeFi in particular, has historically been knee-capped by overreaching and hostile governmental agencies and regulation by enforcement, as evidenced by the plethora of Wells notices and lawsuits over the past few years. With Donald Trump winning the presidency, Republicans taking control of the Senate, and being on the verge of securing the House, we think it’s likely that crypto realizes positive regulatory clarity. Below, you can find our analysts’ takes:
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Fee Sensitivity Analysis: Predicting ACP-125's Impact on Avalanche Network Activity

Blockworks Research

ACP-125 represents a strategic opportunity to enhance Avalanche's competitive position in the Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem. Based on our previous ACP-77 analysis paired with an analysis of ACP-125, Avalanche is prioritizing kick-starting growth and network effects in its ecosystem while trading off short-term value accrual.
by Nikhil Chat /
Sui's Surge

Blockworks Research

Headline KPIs for the Sui Network, such as DEX volumes, transaction fees, and TVL, are all making new all time highs. Ecosystem projects are flourishing with this surge in activity, generating notable fees and rewards for LPs and protocols. The growth in KPIs for Sui and its ecosystem projects suggests an optimistic outlook that this network can become an increasingly competitive venue for winning onchain activity.
by Luke Leasure /
BEAM: A Better Web3 Gaming Index

Blockworks Research

Beam's core strength lies in its venture investment strategy, which provides direct exposure to potential gaming successes. Their infrastructure products are secondary offerings with modest traction and limited competitive advantages. The real value driver is Beam's ability to act as a DAO-managed treasury that can take meaningful ownership stakes in promising gaming projects, capturing upside through equity and token appreciation rather than relying on the thin margins of infrastructure services.
by Danny K /