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Why EigenLayer Gave Away More Tokens After Widespread Criticism of Its Stakedrop - Ep. 640

Episode #640 | May 3, 2024

Why EigenLayer Gave Away More Tokens After Widespread Criticism of Its Stakedrop

Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, and the Eigen Foundation’s Robert Drost explain everything about the recently announced EIGEN token and how they are responding to critics who say the stakedrop favored whales.

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Bitcoin

May 3, 2024

Why Cosmos DeFi Hub Osmosis Is Launching a Bitcoin L2

While Osmosis is now secured by OSMO stakers, developers plan to add staked BTC to the mix in June.

May 3, 2024

Weekly Recap: CZ’s Sentence, DeFi Tokens Tumble, and Tether’s Triumph

This week in crypto: Stablecoin regulation stalls, Hong Kong debuts spot ETFs, a16z buys into Optimism, FTX unloads Solana holdings, and more!

May 3, 2024

Jack Dorsey’s Block to Invest 10% of Bitcoin Profits Into BTC Purchases

Fintech firm Block plans to invest 10% of its monthly bitcoin-related gross profits into buying the asset itself till the end of the year, adding to its existing stash of $482 million worth of bitcoin.

May 2, 2024

MicroStrategy to Launch Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Identity Solution

Aimed at enterprises, MicroStrategy Orange would use inscriptions in witness data to store and manage decentralized IDs.

Business

May 3, 2024

Base Emerges as Rising Star as Coinbase Revenues Surge

The layer 2 project launched last year had more than twice the transaction volume seen on the Ethereum blockchain over the past 30 days, according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

May 3, 2024

Weekly Recap: CZ’s Sentence, DeFi Tokens Tumble, and Tether’s Triumph

This week in crypto: Stablecoin regulation stalls, Hong Kong debuts spot ETFs, a16z buys into Optimism, FTX unloads Solana holdings, and more!

May 2, 2024

Coinbase Adopts New Crypto Accounting Standards Early, Boosting Q1 Results

The company recorded an extra $737 million in mostly unrealized gains in the quarter by using mark-to-market rules.

May 2, 2024

Tether’s Record $4.5 Billion Q1 Profit Highlights Its Dominance of the Stablecoin Industry

Tether’s record earnings come as US stablecoin issuers have been tracking a new stablecoin regulation bill making its way through Congress.

DeFi

May 3, 2024

Why LayerZero’s New Anti-Sybil Policy Is Getting Both Backlash and Praise

Amidst a week of major airdrop controversy, a crypto project goes on the offense – and its community reacts strongly. 

May 3, 2024

Why Cosmos DeFi Hub Osmosis Is Launching a Bitcoin L2

While Osmosis is now secured by OSMO stakers, developers plan to add staked BTC to the mix in June.

May 3, 2024

Weekly Recap: CZ’s Sentence, DeFi Tokens Tumble, and Tether’s Triumph

This week in crypto: Stablecoin regulation stalls, Hong Kong debuts spot ETFs, a16z buys into Optimism, FTX unloads Solana holdings, and more!

May 2, 2024

Eigen Foundation to Allocate an Additional $1,000 in EIGEN Tokens to Over 280,000 Users

The $280 million move comes three days after EigenLayer announced its initial plans for its token genesis event, which attracted a range of criticisms, including how the airdrop allocation followed a linear distribution model that favored whales.

Ethereum

May 3, 2024

Weekly Recap: CZ’s Sentence, DeFi Tokens Tumble, and Tether’s Triumph

This week in crypto: Stablecoin regulation stalls, Hong Kong debuts spot ETFs, a16z buys into Optimism, FTX unloads Solana holdings, and more!

May 3, 2024

Why EigenLayer Gave Away More Tokens After Widespread Criticism of Its Stakedrop

Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, and the Eigen Foundation’s Robert Drost explain everything about the recently announced EIGEN token and how they are responding to critics who say the stakedrop favored whales.

May 2, 2024

Eigen Foundation to Allocate an Additional $1,000 in EIGEN Tokens to Over 280,000 Users

The $280 million move comes three days after EigenLayer announced its initial plans for its token genesis event, which attracted a range of criticisms, including how the airdrop allocation followed a linear distribution model that favored whales.

May 2, 2024

The Chopping Block: EigenLayer Airdrop Fallout, Shkreli vs. Io.net, and CZ’s Sentencing

Navigating EigenLayer’s Airdrop Fallout, Shkreli’s Crusade on Io.net, and CZ’s High-Profile Crypto Sentencings!

NFTs

May 3, 2024

Weekly Recap: CZ’s Sentence, DeFi Tokens Tumble, and Tether’s Triumph

This week in crypto: Stablecoin regulation stalls, Hong Kong debuts spot ETFs, a16z buys into Optimism, FTX unloads Solana holdings, and more!

April 26, 2024

How OpenSea’s Weekly NFT Volumes Plummeted From $1 Billion to $20 Million in Just 2 Years

Magic Eden recently surpassed OpenSea in weekly trading volume for the first time, highlighting how the competitive landscape among NFT marketplaces is continuing to shift. 

April 26, 2024

Weekly Recap: DOJ Action on Samourai Wallet, SEC Attorneys Resign

This week in crypto: Renzo’s ezETH depegging crisis, Changpeng Zhao faces SEC penalties, Grayscale introduces Bitcoin Mini ETF, and more!

April 19, 2024

Weekly Recap: Avi Eisenberg Found Guilty, Hong Kong’s ETFs Approval

This week in crypto: Senators target stablecoin legislation, heightened scrutiny on CFTC Chair’s previous dealings, advances in Ethereum layer 2 solutions, Uniswap’s risky fee increase strategy, Bitcoin’s rising dominance in fees, and more!

Regulation

May 3, 2024

Weekly Recap: CZ’s Sentence, DeFi Tokens Tumble, and Tether’s Triumph

This week in crypto: Stablecoin regulation stalls, Hong Kong debuts spot ETFs, a16z buys into Optimism, FTX unloads Solana holdings, and more!

April 30, 2024

How Binance Founder CZ’s Sentence Compares to Other Recent Crypto and Banking Prosecutions

How fair was the founder and former CEO of Binance’s sentence? See how it stacks up to other recent banking prosecutions across crypto, TradFi, and the casino industry.

April 30, 2024

Binance Founder and Former CEO Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison

The former chief of Binance was sentenced by a Seattle judge to four months behind bars for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. 

April 29, 2024

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao’s Sentencing on Tuesday: What to Expect

Prosecutors have recommended a prison sentence of at least three years for Zhao for violating the Bank Secrecy Act, but his lawyers have argued for simply probation. 

Tech

May 3, 2024

Weekly Recap: CZ’s Sentence, DeFi Tokens Tumble, and Tether’s Triumph

This week in crypto: Stablecoin regulation stalls, Hong Kong debuts spot ETFs, a16z buys into Optimism, FTX unloads Solana holdings, and more!

May 1, 2024

Farcaster Wants to Win Over Crypto. Here’s How It’s Different From ‘Crypto Twitter’

As “casters” descend on Venice Beach for FarCon, Unchained looks at how discussions on Farcaster are kinder and gentler than the often rough-and-tumble dynamic on X (Twitter). Here’s what to know and who to follow.

April 29, 2024

5 Reasons E-Beggars Are Not Happy With EigenLayer’s Airdrop

From locked-up tokens to squabbles over EigenLayer’s snapshot date, arguments have been brewing around the airdrop. 

April 29, 2024

What Base’s Rapidly Growing Revenue and Usage Means for Coinbase Stock

Analysts are optimistic that Base could eventually become a significant contributor to Coinbase’s top line, but many think it may take a while to get there. 

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The Chopping Block: EigenLayer Airdrop Fallout, Shkreli vs. Io.net, and CZ’s Sentencing

Navigating EigenLayer’s Airdrop Fallout, Shkreli’s Crusade on Io.net, and CZ’s High-Profile Crypto Sentencings!

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