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In this episode Connor sits down with Parker White, COO & CIO at DeFi Development Corp to discuss the strategies and future plans of DFDV, a pioneer in Solana-based Digital Asset Trusts (DATs). The founders, primarily former Kraken employees, discuss the initial inspiration and rapid development of their company. They delve into the significant advantages of Solana over other asset classes, such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, and emphasize the importance of being a first mover in the market. Key strategies include leveraging capital markets for growth, deploying assets on-chain to generate yield, and potential international expansions. The conversation also explores the market dynamics of DATs, comparing them to ETFs, and underlines a commitment to long-term ecosystem support and growth. The founders assert that the four-year cycle is dead, positing that cryptocurrencies now move in alignment with mega high beta tech stocks, driven by liquidity conditions.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:48 - The Rise of DFDV: From Idea to Public Company

04:02 - The Founding Team: Ex-Kraken Knights

05:28 - Why Solana?

09:03 - The Proliferation of DATs

13:42 - Active Management Strategies for Solana

20:13 - Reflecting on the Galaxy FTX Estate Deal

20:54 - International Treasury Accelerator Program

23:20 - Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions in DATs

26:31 - Maintaining MAV Multiples Amid Market Compression

29:48 - The Death of the Four-Year Cycle

34:34 - Adapting Strategies for Bull and Bear Markets

37:41 - Future Plans and Integration in DeFi

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Connor speaks with Anirudh Pai, partner at Dragonfly Capital, about what it takes to build a successful crypto project and attract top investors. Anirudh highlights the importance of long-term demand strategies, demonstrating real customer engagement, and standing out in a competitive market. They explore the evolution of decentralized technologies, particularly in the energy sector, and the concept of commodity currencies like electrodollars, emphasizing the role of clean energy in technological progress. Anirudh also shares his insights on balancing learning, founder meetings, and supporting portfolio companies, along with his involvement in the Praxis project, which focuses on creating innovative living environments rooted in community and shared values. This conversation offers a wealth of insights into the crypto space, decentralized technologies, and the future of innovation. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Getting on the Radar of Investors 02:59 - Preferred Communication Channels for Founders 04:08 - Balancing Workload and Learning 06:21 - Embracing Serendipity in Investing 08:13 - Avoiding Pattern Matching in Investment Decisions 09:34 - The Evolution of DePIN 15:13 - Commodity Currencies and Their Future 18:09 - The Role of Energy in Economic Growth 19:53 - Challenges in Decentralized Energy Markets 22:33 - Roadblocks to DePIN Advancement 26:04 - Innovations in the Medallion System 27:05 - The Future of Energy and Wireless DePIN’s 29:44 - Updates on Praxis and Community Living 32:37 - Closing Thoughts Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

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Connor sits down with Travis Kling, a prominent figure in the crypto space, about the intersection of faith, culture, and cryptocurrency. They discuss the recent surge in Bible sales, which Travis attributes to global instability driving a renewed interest in faith, as well as the decline of religious affiliation in America amid the rise of the internet and challenges like Christian nationalism. Travis shares his views on societal trends, including a potential spiritual resurgence, and explores the concept of spiritual warfare in the context of the 2024 election, linking cultural issues like gender identity and abortion to broader moral struggles. He reflects on his personal faith journey, recounting how challenges and a move to New York City deepened his spirituality. The conversation concludes with Travis’s thoughts on the future of cryptocurrency, including the potential for a strategic Bitcoin reserve under a new administration and its implications for the financial landscape.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Exploring the Decline of Faith in Modern America

06:51 - Faith and Science

11:31 - Reevaluating New Atheism

16:26 - Political Polarization

24:02 - Future of Bitcoin in U.S. Politics - Strategic Reserves and Regulatory Outlook

35:26 - Finding Faith and Purpose

56:16 - Journey of Faith: Deconstruction, Reconstruction, and Personal Growth

01:24:48 - Exploring Tokenomics and AI Agents in Emerging Technologies

01:30:10 - Hybrid Intelligence - The Intersection of Human Oversight and AI

01:37:16 - Exploring the Nature of God and the Impact of Religion on Human Advancement

01:43:37 - Christianity and Human Advancement

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