Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the current state of crypto markets. We deep dive into can ETH continue to outperform SOL, an update on REV, stablecoin network effects, what is BAM & more. Enjoy!

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Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.

Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.

To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:45) State Of The Market

(6:31) Katana Ad

(6:52) Will ETH Continue To Outperform SOL?

(15:30) Stablecoin Network Effects

(18:19) An Update On REV

(21:32) Katana Ad

(22:04) What Is BAM?

(27:27) Sandwich Attacks

(31:20) Increasing Solana’s Block Limit

(35:43) Marinade Ad

(36:15) Is There A Risk To Validator Centralisation?

(41:38) The Rise Of Crypto Treasury Companies

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