Unchained

Yan Liberman, co-founder of Delphi Digital, and Viktor Bunin, protocol specialist at Coinbase Cloud, dive into the intricacies of tokenomics. They discuss how EIP 1559 transformed Ethereum’s landscape, enhancing its appeal to investors by introducing deflationary mechanics. The duo also critiques recent airdrop strategies, exploring what constitutes 'fair' distribution and the importance of community trust. They ponder innovative solutions for airdrop challenges and reflect on token design's impact, from decentralized protocols to the future of NFTs.

Will Papper, co-founder of SyndicateDAO and contributor to ConstitutionDAO, shares the thrilling story of a DAO's ambitious attempt to crowdfund a $41 million bid for a copy of the US Constitution. He discusses the emotional aftermath of losing the auction and why their bid didn't exceed $41 million despite growing contributions. Museums are now excited about DAOs, highlighting their potential, and Will dives into lessons learned from the experience. He also explores future prospects for DAOs and their impact on fundraising strategies.

Jose Fernandez da Ponte, PayPal’s Senior VP and GM of Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies, shares insights on PayPal's crypto strategy. He discusses the demographic shift toward crypto users, PayPal's potential stablecoin, and its collaboration with Paxos for transaction settlements. Jose highlights the impact of crypto features on Venmo's activity, and the future of CBDCs. He addresses regulatory needs and the interplay between central bank digital currencies and stablecoins, emphasizing technology's role in shaping the digital currency landscape.

Sam Trabucco, Co-CEO of Alameda Research, offers sharp insights into the crypto market's latest dynamics. He discusses how regulatory news—or the lack thereof—affects prices. Sam highlights the impressive all-time highs for Bitcoin and Ethereum, noting the impact of Bitcoin futures ETFs. He also puts a spotlight on Solana’s rapid growth, emphasizing its transaction advantages and burgeoning ecosystem. Additionally, he critiques maximalism and shares his thoughts on the transformative potential of diverse blockchain projects like Terra.

In this engaging discussion, Maria Paula Fernandez, co-founder of JPG and NFT expert, shares insights on the valuation of NFTs in the art world. Kavita Gupta, early NFT investor, tackles insider trading issues, questioning if regulation is needed. Oliver Halsman Rosenberg, an artist, explores the intersection of technology and art, while NFT collector Gmoney compares Ethereum to other platforms, remarking on the pitfalls of scams. Together, they unravel the complexities of ownership, provenance, and the environmental impact of NFTs.

At Non-Fungible Castle 2021, an NFT exhibition in Prague, four NFT experts discuss the legal implications of NFTs. Guests include Jonathan Victor, product/business development at Protocol Labs; Louis Baudoin, advisor at Monax; Diana Stern, product counsel at Stripe; and Shant Marootian COO at Fractional.art. Show highlights: what users are receiving with the purchase of an NFT how the terms of service for different NFT marketplaces change NFT rights how on-chain storage and off-chain storage affects NFT ownership what rights do creators need to mint an NFT what recourse creators have if someone mints their art as an NFT and profits from it whether NFT marketplaces should respect NFT royalty standards on resales how NFT marketplaces could make it easier for creators to clarify licensing and royalty standards whether NFTs should be regulated under existing laws and what gaps in regulation need to be filled when an NFT should be considered a security how different jurisdictions may work together to regulate NFTs why money laundering is a problem for NFTs how a DAO could go about owning an NFT or IP what would happen to NFTs and DAOs if Ethereum were to suffer a hard fork again why DAOs should stay compliant with traditional regulations how to improve licensing and industry standards for NFTs whether NFTs should be considered as financial objects what would happen if a museum fractionalized the Mona Lisa   Thank you to our sponsors! Avado: ava.do Crypto.com: https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unconfirmedcardearnfeb2021  Nodle: https://bit.ly/3AXGydJ    Episode Links:   Non-Fungible Castle 2021 Website: https://www.nfcastle.com/ Conference recordings: https://www.nfcastle.com/conference Twitter: https://twitter.com/nf_castle  Tweet thread of Laura’s experience at NFCastle 2021:  https://twitter.com/laurashin/status/1449731658928824320    Jonathan Victor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-victor-69a44255  Louis Baudoin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-baudoin-5b847a151/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MerkleData  Diana Stern Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianajstern  Shant Marootian LinkedIn: ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarooti/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tor Bair, the founder of Secret Foundation and a pioneer in privacy-first blockchain technology, dives into the significance of privacy in the crypto world. He discusses how the Secret Network empowers users by keeping smart contracts and NFTs private, unlike public blockchains which can lead to surveillance. Tor highlights the innovative aspects of private metadata in NFTs, explores the unique challenges of decentralization, and debates the appropriate regulatory approach for privacy tech in crypto.

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, dives into the world of decentralized finance and the challenges it faces under US regulations. He explains the purpose behind their stablecoin, TerraUSD, and discusses the innovative Mirror protocol. Kwon reveals why he remains undeterred by the SEC’s scrutiny and shares his thoughts on effective crypto regulation. He emphasizes the need for a global approach to regulation and the importance of robust security measures in DeFi, especially after the recent Cream Finance hack.

In this insightful discussion, Abe Sutherland, an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia School of Law and a crypto tax law expert, dives into the alarming implications of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill's provision 6050I. He reveals how this regulation could criminalize basic transactions in digital assets and argues that its outdated reporting threshold stifles innovation. Abe emphasizes the tension between financial privacy and government oversight, urging the crypto community to mobilize against stringent regulations that prioritize surveillance over fair taxation.

PlanB, a former institutional investor turned Bitcoin analyst, shares his insights on Bitcoin's price dynamics and his innovative stock-to-flow model. He discusses the significant impact of Bitcoin futures ETFs on market confidence, the role of scarcity in asset pricing, and external factors like the pandemic that influence Bitcoin's trajectory. PlanB highlights how China's mining ban reshaped the mining landscape and predicts Bitcoin's price potential through the end of the year, stirring curiosity about whether we're in a supercycle.