In today's episode Haseeb and Avichal return to Empire for a deep dive into the current state of the crypto market cycle. They debate whether we're heading toward a massive bubble or a more mature market phase. They also discuss the growing competition from Solana in the L1 sector. Then Haseeb and Avichal also dissect the impact of memecoins on crypto adoption, debate the real value of network effects, and analyze how Trump's potential election could reshape crypto's regulatory landscape. The episode concludes with a fascinating comparison between Ethereum and Intel, examining the risks of market dominance and innovation stagnation.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:44 Is this Crypto's Boom & Bust Cycle?
14:03 Does the Market Understand Crypto?
18:20 Super Cycle (Real)
28:14 Return Dispersion
36:00 Why People are Buying Memecoins
48:02 Skale Ad
48:41 Magic Eden Ad
49:25 Uniswap Ad
49:57 Mantle Ad
50:51 Ledger Ad
51:36 Impact of Memecoins on VCs
58:46 Ethereum's Position
01:21:46 Impact of New US Admin
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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.