Empire The Two Biggest Issues In Crypto Today | Weekly Roundup
Apr 3, 2026
Discussion about whether now is the moment to buy the dip and cautious equity moves. A deep look at a crypto VC shakeout and why winners are consolidating. Analysis of extreme token secondary discounts and who is actually buying tokens today. Breakdown of a $280M Drift exploit and broader operational security risks. Conversation about quantum threats to Bitcoin and the hurdles of upgrading to post-quantum security.
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How Empire Podcast Survived Early Low Attendance
- The Empire hosts described early podcast struggles and how consistency grew the show despite low live attendance.
- Jason Yanowitz recounted doing the show solo for a year, then adding co-hosts increased engagement and helped sustain weekly publishing.
Crypto VC Is Entering A Mass Extinction
- Crypto venture returns have compressed and the industry is consolidating to a few large winners and specialized small funds.
- Rob Hadick and Jason Yanowitz note seed-stage hit rates fell as easy token exits disappeared, so funds now pile large checks into a few breakout companies.
Accumulate High-Quality Equities Slowly
- If you're well capitalized, accumulate high-quality, long-term names rather than timing the macro bottom.
- Santiago Roel Santos says he's nibbling on Google, Western Union and ServiceNow for multi-year holds after de-risking into cash.
