Gm! This week we're back with another roundup. We discuss the current state of the market, where are we in the cycle, altcoin unlocks, crypto venture & what are the most exciting projects in 2025 & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(05:40) State Of The Market

(10:16) Ads (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(11:00) Altcoins & FDV

(21:00) The Altcoin Market Correction

(23:37) The Bitcoin Impact

(31:40) Ads (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(33:28) Where Are We In The Cycle?

(34:23) Crypto's Broken Funnel

(38:10) Crypto Venture

(43:13) What's Exciting In Crypto?

(52:34) Stablecoins 

(57:51) Uniswap v4

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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.