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Welcome to the Active Measures podcast from Disinfowatch and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, hosted by Marcus Kolga. Over five episodes we will look at the history of Russia's information and influence operations, how they've evolved since the Cold War and their rapid intensification over the past decade, their efforts to undermine our democracies and distort our understanding of Russia's war against Ukraine, and the Kremlin's attacks against those who are critical of it. We'll talk to the ...
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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…
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The dollar is going on-chain. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Kazemian and Stani Kulechov to unpack the Genius Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that could turn stablecoins into legal money. We explore what this means, why banks are against it, and how Frax and Aave are positioning for the shift. Sam talks FRAX USD and why stablecoins and A…
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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…
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Jordi Alexander, founder of Selini & Chief Alchemist at Mantle sat down with us to discuss a wide variety of pressing topics.We explore everything from loan-call option models that set the stage for token dumps to MicroStrategy's risky auction dynamic.Jordi shares why Bitcoin still stands as the only true macro asset, why ETH is struggling, and why…
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Featuring new music from: Arm's Length, Larcenia Roe, Byzantine & Intercourse. Plus the usual news & chat from the alternative world. Our new merch is now available at https://www.dethkult.co/collections/machograndepod Audible - audibletrial.com/machogrande Spotify Playlists Voicemail - 05603 689 842 contact us - [email protected] Twitt…
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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…
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Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, answers some tough questions with a variety of topics relevant to the market today. In today's episode of Mammoth May, we talk about: Hunting early-stage gems at Dragonfly while giants like Nakamoto raise $710M for passive BTC exposure What Brian Armstrong understood to take Coinbase to the S&P 500 Whe…
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The real scalability bottleneck isn't computation, it's communication. In today's episode, we tackle crypto's real scalability bottleneck with Austin Federa, co-founder of DoubleZero. Austin, who was the Strategy lead at Solana, walks us through a crucial issue that impacts blockchain performance: network latency. While improvements in validator so…
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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…
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While other L2s fight technical battles, Abstract is creating something entirely different: a "digital Disneyland" that’s all about fun. In today's episode, we chat with Luca Netz and Michael Lee "Cash Bowie," to explore how this playful approach is driving real traction: - Portal is bringing 25,000+ users to quality apps in a snap - Builders with …
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Is blockchain opening doors for Indie creators? In today's second episode of Mammoth May, we chat with Viktoriya Hying from B3 about building on-chain gaming that puts players first. After helping launch Base at Coinbase, her team realized that gaming could be the killer use case to bring millions on-chain. But here's the catch: closed systems trap…
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Welcome to The Rollup TV. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://therollup.co/ Sp…
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The Rollup presents: Mammoth May 🦣 Stablecoin supply is poised for a 10 fold increase in the coming years...but why? And who's driving this demand? In today's episode, we chat with Noble's founder about the impending explosion of stablecoin issuers, where the real money is made in stablecoin products, why building yield-bearing stablecoins that pas…
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Welcome to The Rollup TV. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://therollup.co/ Sp…
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Featuring new music from: Desolated, Thurifer, Final Dose & Loathe. Live review of Dvne. Plus the usual news & chat from the alternative world. Our new merch is now available at https://www.dethkult.co/collections/machograndepod Audible - audibletrial.com/machogrande Spotify Playlists Voicemail - 05603 689 842 contact us - [email protected]
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Welcome to The Rollup TV. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻t. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/the…
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In today's episode, we chat with Alex Tapscott, co-author of "Blockchain Revolution" – the book that kicked off so many crypto journeys back in 2016. Alex shares how a ski trip conversation with his father evolved into pioneering work that shaped the industry. We explore crypto's path dependency through major events and why Trump's election could b…
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Impermanent loss: crypto's most misnamed problem that has permanently damaged countless liquidity provider portfolios. In today's episode, Curve founder Michael Egorov reveals his new project, Yield Basis, aimed at eliminating DeFi's persistent impermanent loss problem. Michael takes us through how his approach uses constant leverage on liquidity t…
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AI and crypto are evolving together, but not without a few missteps along the way. In today’s episode, we chat with Wei Dai from 1kx and Tarun Chitra from Gauntlet about what went wrong with the first generation of crypto AI agents and why reasoning models are bringing about a shift. We explore DeepSeek's revolutionary approach to cost optimization…
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Trump, Powell, and global tariffs are reshaping the financial system, and crypto is right in the crosshairs. Arthur Hayes and Mike Silagadze explain how these shifts could spark an even bigger DeFi boom. Arthur explains how Trump's walking back of tariffs and Fed stability commitments signal we've hit the bottom, setting up Bitcoin for a massive ra…
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Featuring new music from 'Burner, Sledges, Writhe & Torzs. A live review of Cobra The Impaler & Hippotraktor at Corporation, Sheffield. We also review the brand new Mogwai documentary 'If The Stars Had A Sound'. Plus the usual news & chat from the alternative world. Our new merch is now available at https://www.dethkult.co/collections/machograndepo…
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The AI revolution is here, but who controls the intelligence we'll all rely on? In today's episode we sit down with Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, to explore the intersection between AI and crypto. We cover how ChatGPT-4o's Ghibli filter signaled a fundamental shift in how we interact online, the issue of AI using "too much compute…
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User retention in crypto? Huge headache. The temptation for users to jump from one chain to another can be huge. With so many settlement layers available, it's a problem that's tough to solve for new chains. In today's episode, we meet with Rachin Kalakheti and dive into Twine's approach: one execution layer that settles to multiple chains simultan…
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From proof of work to proof of stake, blockchain consensus is evolving once again into something new: proof of verifiable work. In today’s episode, Tim Carstens and Jeremy Bruestle from Boundless share their insights into how this new approach works. They explain how proof of verifiable work leverages the computing power of everyday users to genera…
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The race for the ultimate crypto super app is heating up. Who will own the user experience? In this episode, we chat with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, and Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack. Armani takes us through his transition from Apple to Alameda Research, and how that journey led to building one of Solana’s fastest-growing platforms. As markets …
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After a majorly successful week for the Celestia ecosystem, winning Noble's new AppLayer & Ethena's 'Converge' chain, we are coming to you with an episode recorded in Denver this year with Nick White. We first touched on FUD and asked Nick to openly address the FUD from the community regarding staking, locked tokens, and the tokenomics in general. …
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In today's episode, we explore TimeBoost on Arbitrum with Harry Kalodner. Arbitrum DAO has signaled a vote recently to go live with timeboost on mainnet. This innovative mechanism shifts from first-come-first-serve to a priority bidding system while maintaining transaction privacy and fairness. We examine how TimeBoost returns value to the Arbitrum…
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We filmed this interview with John Patrick Mullen during consensus Hong Kong, in late Feburary 2025. From obscurity to a $13 billion market cap, OM token's 7,000% surge and recent 90% downfall has left many questioning what's really happening behind the scenes? We aim to provide some clarity from before the crash to help you all understand what was…
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The shifts in cultural evolution are impacting our society in ways we can’t ignore. Today, we're joined by Robin Hanson, economist and polymath from George Mason University. Robin is known for exploring questions that often remain unanswered, from prediction markets to the possibilities of alien civilizations. In this conversation, we explore how h…
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Bitcoin is so back. Institutions are talking about it more than ever and are investing at a rapid pace, while the US government is setting up a strategic Bitcoin reserve. In today's episode, we explore the "Back to Bitcoin" thesis with Hemi co-founders Jeff Garzik and Max Sanchez. Hemi takes the best from Bitcoin and Ethereum, combining Bitcoin's s…
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Featuring new music from: False Reality, Thornhill, Tallah & Oracle Hands. Plus the usual news & chat from the alternative world. Our new merch is now available at https://www.dethkult.co/collections/machograndepod Audible - audibletrial.com/machogrande Spotify Playlists Voicemail - 05603 689 842 contact us - [email protected] Twitter -…
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The clash of economic superpowers is reshaping our future with AI as the ultimate battleground. Today, Arthur Hayes and Nils Pihl from Auki Labs explore how US-China trade tensions reflect a deeper struggle for dominance in physical AI and robotics – where China holds surprising advantages. We discuss with Arthur the move China will be forced to ma…
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Oracles are the center of DeFi. They're not just important, they're *vital*. But with the rise of high-performance blockchains, oracles are having to rethink their entire game plan. In today's episode, we sit down with Marcin and Jakub from RedStone to explore oracles at their breaking point as blockchains get faster and more demanding. This isn't …
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The competition for stablecoin market share is more complex than most realize, especially as institutional adoption heats up. In today's episode, we’re breaking down the nuances of this battle with Guy Young, founder of Ethena, Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstorm, and Omer Goldberg, founder of Chaos Labs. We mostly explore the macro landscape, which is …
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Consensus is slow by design. In crypto, we’ve accepted the tradeoff: robustness at the cost of speed. Whether it’s proof-of-work or proof-of-stake, every node reprocesses every transaction, every time. It’s secure and reliable... but often overkill for most of what we actually do. What if we stopped treating every transaction like a global event? W…
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What if DEXs could do more? Ekubo thinks they can. Their approach? Dedefining efficiency from the ground up, from memory architecture to fee mechanics, decreasing gas costs while unlocking features like TWAMs. In today’s episode, we sit down with Moody, Ekubo's founder and Uniswap v3 co-author, alongside Benjamin Sturisky from the Starknet Foundati…
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What kind of infrastructure do we actually need to support real, global trading onchain? In today's episode, we dig into the debate between high-throughput blockchains and modular approaches with Logan and Max, both vocal Solana supporters. They share why they believe monolithic scaling is the way to go, and why Solana is aiming to replace NASDAQ, …
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Featuring new music by: Higher Walls, Imperial Triumphant, Feed The Beast, Ainsoph. Live review of: This Will Destroy You & Nordic Giants. Plus the usual news & chat from the alternative world. Our new merch is now available at https://www.dethkult.co/collections/machograndepod Audible - audibletrial.com/machogrande Spotify Playlists Voicemail - 05…
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Now that the Crypto AI peak of inflated expectations has passed, what’s actually built to last? In today's episode, we are looking at the real infrastructure needed for long-term AI projects. We sit down with Ram Kumar of OpenLedger to explore how their team is building AI that actually understands crypto, not just slapping ChatGPT onto existing ap…
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In this episode of Active Measures, we focus on Lithuania—a frontline nation in the global struggle against authoritarian threats. As a refuge for exiled Belarusian and Russian activists, Lithuania has emerged as a beacon of democratic resilience, courageously confronting Vladimir Putin’s aggressive campaign against freedom and democracy. Marcus Ko…
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Crypto has always been a game of extremes. On one end, a memecoins casino and speculative madness; on the other, an attempt to build something more sustainable. In today's episode, we sit down with Chris Yin, co-founder and CEO of Plume Network, to cut through the noise around RWAs. Chris explains why most RWA projects are just "TradFi people doing…
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While everyone's attention has been focused the current market volatility, stablecoins have been thriving. In today's episode, we take a look at Plasma and uncover what their team has been working on for stablecoins. Rather than creating another all-purpose blockchain, they've developed something specifically for stablecoin payments. Zero fee USDT …
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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 solutions. In Asia, markets drive adoption, trading volume, and unique market trends. We sat with YQ, founder of AltLayer, to dive deeper. Western builders think ahead, prioritizing scalabili…
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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 idea and talk about the chain’s rapid growth. Berachain is different. It’s built on a unique symbiotic relationship between the chain, validators, and apps. By using game theory, it lets users…
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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 idea of having your own AI. That's exactly what NEAR has created with their AI Transaction Protocol (AITP). They have an open ecosystem where AI systems can communicate and transact while…
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