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The Rollup
Where digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world. Website: https://therollup.co/
Episodes
The RollupWhy A 'Return To Fundamentals' in Crypto Is Imminent with YQ
What makes crypto so different in the East and the West?In the U.S. and Europe, teams typically focus on building the foundation: rollups, restaking, scaling…
The RollupBerachain's DeFi Summer 2.0 Playbook with Smokey the Bera
What if DeFi value flowed back to its users?In today’s episode, we’re exploring the Berachain ecosystem with its founder, Smokey The Bera, to dive into this…
The RollupWhy An Explosion of User-Owned AI Is Coming with Illia Polosukhin
An AI agent with no hidden motives or data harvesting. Dream or reality?In today's episode, we talk with Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, about…
The RollupAlex Gluchowski and Sreeram Kannan on Their Collaborative Scaling Vision
ZK needs decentralized proving networks, or we're just moving trust to a new bottleneck.Same goes for L2s.In today's episode, we cover how EigenLayer attempts…
The RollupHow Initia’s Interwoven Economy Is Defying Traditional Multi-Chain Design with Zon
In today's episode, we sit down with Intia co-founder, Zon, to talk about what Initia is cooking.The Initia team has been busy building their interwoven rollup…
The RollupTerence Kwok on Digital Identity, Proof of Personhood, and Eastern Crypto Markets
The line between real humans and bots is blurring.In today’s episode, we chat with Terence Kwok, the founder of Humanity Protocol, to explore how they're…
The RollupRich Rines on Bitcoin's Path to $1,000,000
In today's episode, we talk about the Bitcoin dilemma. Despite it being crypto's foundation, it mainly sits unused in cold storage wasting away any potential…
The RollupHow Kaito Built an InfoFi Economy with Yu Hu
In today's episode, we cover what happens when you tokenize attention.We sat down with Yu Hu to get the inside story of how Kaito went from tracking crypto…
The RollupAmanda Cassatt on Crypto’s Branding Problem, Scaling Serotonin, and Yapping
In today's episode, we feature a conversation with the strategist behind Ethereum's early marketing initiatives—Amanda Cassatt. She covers her career…
The RollupYat Siu on East vs. West Culture, Neo-Capitalism, and Onchain Property Rights
Hong Kong is strategically positioning itself as a key web3 hub, and there are good reasons to watch what's happening there.A major highlight from Consensus…
The RollupHow To Find A Massive Edge in Crypto with Akshat Vaidya
In today’s episode, we take a dive through the founders journey and what it’s like to run a massive crypto fund.Clearly, crypto cycles follow a…
The RollupKain Warwick on The Crime Cycle, Memes vs. Fundamentals, and SOL vs. ETH Culture
For today’s episode, we look to answer the question “Seriously. What happened to crypto?” alongside Kain.The landscape continues to evolve rapidly as…
The RollupIs Hibachi The Next Hyperliquid?
Imagine Hyperliquid, but ZK.In today's episode, we cover the evolution of onchain trading and its core challenge: balancing speed with security. It's a…
The RollupWhy BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund is Going Multichain
In today's episode, we cover how regulation meets the greater crypto economy.Treasury tokens have evolved from concept to reality, now trading actively in DeFi…
The RollupThe Seismic Shift in Infra Investing with Wyatt Lonergan & Xiang Xie
In today’s episode, we explore the future of building infra for compliance, and the next era of investing following the massive infra wave of…
The RollupJustin Drake & Federico Carrone on Ethereum’s Native Rollup Roadmap
For today’s episode, we take a deep dive into native rollups.While rollups improved Ethereum's scaling, they introduced key challenges like centralized…
The RollupHow ZK Will Power Bitcoin’s Next Era of Scaling
Bitcoin has dominated crypto, but has remained largely inactive in DeFi. While ETH and Solana lead in onchain activity, a significant amount of BTC remains…
The RollupHow Shogun Is Using Intents To Power a New Crypto UX
Moving between chains is a hassle.Whether you're swapping, bridging, or managing liquidity across ecosystems, users face clunky interfaces, slow execution, and…
The RollupThe Bittensor Bull Thesis with James Ross and Mog
For today's episode, we dive deep into the the intersection of AI and crypto, and discuss how this sector has produced more hype than results (so far).While…
The RollupInside Frax's Vision for Institutional Stablecoins with Sam Kazemian
The stablecoin landscape is evolving as DeFi and traditional finance continue to merge.Today we chat with Sam Kazemian from Frax to break down what's happening…
The RollupPurpose-Built AI Chains with Anish Agnihotri and Saneel Seerni of Ritual
AI and crypto are finally converging beyond just trading bots. Purpose-built chains like Ritual are enabling AI-powered smart contracts that can adapt in…
The RollupWhat Community-Owned AI Really Means with Ben Parr
For today’s episode, we are digging up our latest knowledge of AI and DeSci.Yesnoerror is flipping the script on research validation.Instead of traditional AI…
The RollupHow AI x ZK Will Power A New Era of Crypto with Scott Dykstra
Blockchain systems face limitations with large complex datasets, as smart contracts weren't designed for intensive computations. Space and Time addresses this…
The RollupWhy ZK Proof Adoption Will Explode in 2025
Zero-knowledge proofs are evolving from complex cryptographic tools into practical blockchain solutions. Like the evolution from mainframe computers to…
The RollupThe Geopolitical Bitcoin Space Race with Muneeb Ali
Today's episode takes a deep dive into the next era of Bitcoin, the network, and BTC the asset. As Bitcoin transitions from retail speculation to institutional…
The RollupAmerica’s Crypto Golden Era with Stani Kulechov and Omer Goldberg
For today's episode, we discuss the rise of Aave and a new era of crypto in America. Trump is President! Aave turns 5! We caught up with Aave founder Stani…
The RollupSuperchain 2025 Economic Outlook with Mark Tyneway
Today, we're diving deep into Optimism's Superchain with Mark Tyneway, who's been leading efforts to revolutionize how blockchain networks interact. Mark…
The RollupTarun Chitra vs. DeSci Debate with Benji Leibowitz
For today's episode, we explore whether or not the saying: "Most DeSci projects today are just ICOs in a lab coat" is truth or an overexaggeration. When Tarun…
The RollupProgrammable IP In The Age of AI with Jason Zhao
For today's episode, we were joined by Jason Zhao of Story Protocol to discuss the intersection of IP and AI. The convergence of blockchain, AI, and creative…
The Rollup2025 Crypto & AI Predictions with Haseeb Qureshi
For today's special episode, we were joined by Haseeb of Dragonfly to discuss his 2025 predictions in-depth. The intersection of artificial intelligence and…
The RollupHow To Build A Web3 Gaming Empire With Jeff "Jihoz" Zirlin
For today's episode, we are live from Bangkok again discussing what it takes to build a massive userbase onchain from the ground up. Picture this: It's early…
The RollupThe Massive 'Infra to Apps' Shift in Crypto Investing with Wei Dai
For today's podcast, we were joined by Wei Dai, a researcher at 1kx and PhD cryptographer, to discuss investing in crypto's killer apps, the shift from infra…
The RollupRollup-Boost, Unichain, And TEEs With Hasu & Robert Miller
In today's episode, we explore how sometimes the best innovations come from rethinking the basics rather than fixing what already exists. That's exactly what…
The RollupMert Mumtaz on Pudgy Penguins, Solana's Vision, and The Blockchain Endgame
For today's episode, we sit down with Mert Mumtaz to examine Solana's technical architecture and its impact on blockchain scalability. Solana established…
The RollupWhat Is The Big FHE Unlock? With Guy Zyskind
Privacy-enabled blockchain technology is transforming how we process sensitive data. In conversation with Guy Zyskind, we explore how Fully Homomorphic…
The RollupSuperchain vs. Arbitrum Orbit Debate with Ryan Wyatt, A.J. Warner, and Jill Gunter
For today's episode, we decided to up the spice levels and have some fun. While technical specifications and token metrics often dominate L2 discussions, a…
The RollupCrypto's New Valuation Frameworks with Jordi Alexander and Sam Kazemian
For today's episode, we are discussing the evolving frameworks for understanding value in the crypto markets, with the goal of answering the following: How do…
The RollupSteven Goldfeder on Arbitrum’s Lore, Orbit Appchain Thesis, and DeFi Renaissance
In today’s video, we are joined by Steven Goldfeder to discuss scaling Ethereum. Steven Goldfeder joins us to examine Ethereum scaling through Arbitrum's…
The RollupWhy Based Rollups Are Ethereum's Best Bet with Sam Battenally
For today's episode, were taking a deep dive into based rollups to answer the following question: Could the next breakthrough in Ethereum scaling come from…
The RollupHow To Become The Best Crypto Investor Of All Time with Santiago Santos
Beyond protocols and price charts, today's episode dives into navigating crypto as an investor, builder, and human being. Our conversation with Santi spans…
The RollupHow Fast Confirmations Will Improve Rollup UX with Ben Fisch and Matt Pearring
Today's episode explores how the rollup-centric vision for Ethereum brought massive scalability gains, but also new challenges - from fragmented liquidity to…
The RollupAggLayer Mainnet Launch Is Coming With Marc Boiron
The blockchain landscape is evolving beyond isolated chains and fragmented liquidity. Enter AggLayer - a framework reimagining how rollups and chains interact…
The RollupNick White and Jon Charbonneau on The Rise of Celestia's Native Ecosystem
In today's episode, we explore the next evolution of the modular blockchain landscape with Nick White and Jon Charbonneu. Celestia's base layer now supports 21…
The RollupCan Elastic Chain Solve Crypto's Biggest Problem? With Alex Gluchowski
For today's episode, we dive into Elastic Chain and the core principles of ZK technology. Imagine if interacting across blockchains was as simple as sending an…
The RollupEd Felten on Arbitrum DAO, Timeboost, and His Newest Research
For today's episode, the spotlight is on Arbitrum—not just the L2 you’ve come to know, but a growing network exploring new dimensions of scaling…
The RollupMax Resnick on Ethereum's Roadmap, Economics, and Alignment Taxes
For today's episode, we’re diving into one of the most controversial conversations around Ethereum’s future—the decisions required to create a truly thriving…
The RollupThe Biggest Shift In Crypto Investing Since ICOs with Anil Lulla & Fabrizio Giabardo
For today's episode, a thanksgiving day special, we are breaking down an evolving model in the crypto space that looks beyond traditional VC funding. Legion, a…
The RollupTarun Chitra and Jon Charbonneau on Solana vs. Ethereum Valuation Outlook
For today's episode, we were joined by Tarun & Jon to take a closer look at one of the most compelling debates in crypto: The valuation, 'moneyness'…
The RollupInfinex's Vampire Attack on CEXs with Kain Warwick and Jed Watson
Today, we're exploring a project that has its sights set on making onchain DeFi just as approachable as traditional exchanges and brokerages. Infinex, led by…
The RollupAnthony Sassano on The Past, Present, And Future of Ethereum
Today, we’re diving into the story of Ethereum—its past, its present, and its ambitious path forward with a core leader of the community, and founder of The…
The RollupAndre Cronje on DeFi, Sonic Network, and His New Apps
Welcome to a blast from the past. Imagine this: You're on your laptop in summer 2020, when you see a message from a friend "new yield farm just opened called…
The RollupIs Beam Chain Good For Ethereum? With Justin Drake
Today, we’re unpacking Beam Chain, a proposal by Justin Drake that’s sparked wide-ranging discussions in the Ethereum community. Andy and Robbie sat down with…
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Devcon Soundbites: Espresso Mainnet Exclusive with Ellie Davidson
In this conversation, Ellie discusses the launch of Espresso on Mainnet, focusing on the significance of the Global Confirmation Layer for decentralized…
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Devcon Soundbites: How EtherFi Plans To Generate $250M+ In Revenue in 2025
In this conversation, Mike from EtherFi discusses the vision and differentiation of EtherFi as a DeFi protocol, its product suite, business model, and…
The RollupMemecoins, Macro, And AI with Crypto Billionaire Arthur Hayes & Murad Mahmudov
Memecoins are absolutely dominating mindshare in today's crypto economy. While they might be easy to dismiss as passing fads, there appears to be something…
The RollupHow Camp Is Bridging The Gap With Social Data
We're live again from the studio from Singapore for EigenLayer Unlocked, this time for episode 21 with Nirav Murthy about Camp Network. Today’s piece dives…
The RollupWhat Is The Next Phase of Onchain Crypto? With Predicate
Welcome to episode 20 of EigenLayer Unlocked. In today's video, we dive into the mechanics behind Predicate, led by Nikhil Raghuveera, and their goal to…
The RollupBuilding Ethereum's Connectivity Hub with Polymer Labs
We're live again from the studio from Singapore for EigenLayer Unlocked, this time for episode 19 with Peter Kim. For this episode, we are tackling the…
The RollupHow Abstract Plans to Dominate Consumer Crypto
Welcome back to the live studio podcasts from Singapore for EigenLayer Unlocked, this time for a conversation with Luca from Abstract with a focus on building…
The RollupWhat is The Interop Endgame? With Hyperlane
Welcome to episode 16 of EigenLayer Unlocked, for a further look into the interoperability endgame. In today's video, we are focused on the technical design of…