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Join us on Leviathan News as we welcome Corey Kaplan to discuss Dolomite's recent token launch and their journey over the past seven years. We dive into Dolomite's unique approach to product-market fit, innovative integrations like GLP from the GMX ecosystem, and the successful growth of their TVL. Corey shares insights on Dolomite's positioning as an ecosystem player, their strategic move to Berachain, and the future potential of DeFi lending markets. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment00:56 Interview with Corey Kaplan: Token Launch Success02:37 Dolomite's Unique Approach and Innovations03:50 Integration with GMX and Community Growth06:33 Expansion to Berachain and Future Plans11:56 Challenges and Achievements in the DeFi Space16:18 Dolomite's Tokenomics and Market Position21:45 Regulatory Landscape and Future of DeFi35:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What if you could unlock the value of your Bitcoin without ever paying capital gains? In this episode of Leviathan News, we sit down with Jason Leibowitz from Meanwhile — the world’s first fully licensed Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company.

Jason breaks down how Meanwhile works, how it uses whole life insurance to offer tax-free Bitcoin loans, and why this structure is perfect for long-term BTC holders who want exposure, liquidity, and inheritance protection without giving up control.

This is the closest thing to a tax-advantaged Bitcoin IRA — but without the limitations.

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00:00 Intro — Tax Day reflections, sponsors, and BTC pain
01:35 Jason Leibowitz joins to talk Meanwhile and its $40M raise
04:00 What is Meanwhile? Bitcoin-denominated life insurance explained
06:30 How it works — premiums, growth, death benefit, and BTC loans
09:30 Jason’s background and why he joined Meanwhile
12:00 Why legacy insurers can’t offer Bitcoin-native products
14:50 The tax play — how policy loans help you avoid capital gains
18:00 Borrowing from your own BTC policy with no margin call
21:00 How Meanwhile handles custody, risk, and regulation
24:00 Whole life vs. self-directed IRAs — and why this is better
26:30 Who this is for — policy size, trusts, family estate planning
29:00 Application process and global availability
31:30 Final thoughts — growing BTC wealth without selling

In this episode of Leviathan News, host Sam McCulloch dives into the concept of under-collateralized crypto lending with Yakovsky from 3Jane. They discuss the paradoxes inherent in the crypto space, the major challenges, and recent advancements that make unsecured lending feasible. Yakovsky shares his background, from buying his first ETH in 2017 to his involvement in Ribbon Finance and now 3Jane. Tune in to understand how 3Jane aims to revolutionize credit extension in the crypto world.

00:00 Welcome to Leviathan News

00:48 Sponsor Shoutouts

01:14 Crypto's Paradoxes and Holy Grails

03:08 Introducing Yakovsky and 3Jane

03:35 Yakovsky's Journey in Crypto

07:32 The Concept of Under-Collateralized Lending

09:19 Challenges and Innovations in Credit Underwriting

18:20 Target Market and Roadmap for 3Jane

27:17 Risk Management and Resilience

37:39 The Future of 3Jane and Unsecured Lending

44:06 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Colin Platt is our guest today to provide color. We spoke about CSW's lose in court and its implications (2:43), the pump.fun exploit (15:20) and how Groom Lake found the guy. Then we talked about the high FDV low float argument (31:26) and wrapped with Justin Drake joining Eigenlayer as an advisor (46:13)

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What a roster today! Millie and DAdvisoor are joined by Austin Campbell and The Cap Noah Seidman to discuss SAB-121, AKA anti crypto bill, Alexey Pertsev and freedom to code, and who knows what else. Enjoy!

In this expansive episode of Leviathan News, hosts dive into the ambitious future plans for Aave, one of the leading DeFi platforms. Special guests Stani and Emilio from Aave Labs discuss the rollout of Aave 2030 and the development of Aave V4, highlighting how these initiatives aim to innovate and expand the platform's capabilities. The conversation explores Aave's growth, its strategic focus on institutional adoption, integration with real-world assets (RWAs), and the potential for cross-chain liquidity. Emilio sheds light on the evolution of Aave's interest rate models, emphasizing the move towards more predictive and efficient mechanisms. Stani elaborates on Aave's vision for becoming a fundamental part of the financial infrastructure, accessible to all, implying how DeFi might influence the future of finance. This episode offers a deep dive into the technical advancements and strategic decisions shaping Aave's future and the broader DeFi ecosystem. 00:00 Welcome to Leviathan News: A Dive into DeFi's Future 00:48 Introducing Aave's Ambitious Plans: Aave 2030 and V4 01:50 Aave's Evolution: From V3 to V4 and Beyond 05:26 The Dominance of Aave in the DeFi Space 06:33 Innovation and Competition: Aave's Strategy for Growth 08:55 Aave's Market Structure and Response to DeFi Challenges 11:46 Exploring Aave 2030 and V4: A New Era for DeFi 22:30 The Technical Vision Behind Aave V4 and Aave Chain 33:22 Building Aave Network: Challenges and Opportunities 39:58 The Role of Go in Aave's Future 40:59 Exploring the Scalability of Go Stablecoin 42:19 The Future of Go: Diverse Generation Mechanisms 44:56 Anticipating the Impact of Aave V4 on Go 47:25 Innovating with Fuzzy Controlled Interest Rates 56:31 The Evolution of Aave: From Lend to Leading DeFi 58:39 Institutional Adoption and the Future of DeFi 01:03:48 The Potential of Bitcoin and Wrapped Assets in DeFi 01:11:47 Envisioning Aave's Role in the Future of Finance

This extensive interview features Faraj, a co-founder of EYWA, discussing their innovative approach to decentralized cross-chain bridge technology and their journey within the DeFi ecosystem. Starting with EYWA origins and development after a hackathon in 2021, to raising a significant seed round amidst the crypto winter and refining their technology to enhance security and efficiency across blockchains. Faraj delves into EYWA consensus bridge idea, designed to mitigate risks by allowing transactions to be secured by multiple bridges simultaneously, representing a new paradigm in cross-chain communication security. Additionally, the discussion goes into EYWA governance, tokenomics, and the potential for revolutionizing liquidity and asset management in DeFi. The episode also examines EYWA strategic choice of Phantom as their hub chain, despite some market fluctuations, appreciating its technical merits and DeFi-friendly environment. The show wraps up with an invitation to the audience to engage with EYWA, participate in airdrops, and explore partnerships, highlighting upcoming appearances at blockchain events. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Today's Special Guest 00:18 Discovering Eywa: The Genesis of a Futuristic Protocol 00:53 Deep Dive into Eywa's Vision and Technology 02:40 The Inspiration Behind Eywa's Name and Mission 04:43 Ewa's Funding Journey and the Crypto Winter Challenge 09:17 Building on Curve: Strategy, Challenges, and Innovations 12:29 Cross-Chain Liquidity and the Future of DeFi with Eywa 19:20 Ewa's Integration with Curve: Technical Insights and Future Plans 33:58 Ewa's Achievements and Future Aspirations 40:00 Showcasing CurveX at Paris Blockchain Week 40:52 Defending DeFi's Potential in Finance 42:15 The Power of Open Source in DeFi 44:00 Tim Draper's Influence and Vision for Bitcoin 47:52 Building a More Secure DeFi Ecosystem 49:37 Cross-Chain Solutions and Consensus Bridges 55:10 The Future of Eywa and Cross-Chain DeFi 59:30 Exploring Phantom's Unique Position in DeFi 01:05:12 Target Audience and Use Cases for Eywa 01:11:25 Closing Remarks and Future Engagements

Navigating DeFi Landscapes: A Transition from Umami to Bonsai DAO

This comprehensive conversation touches upon personal experiences and major developments within the DeFi space, including fond recollections of vacations, reflections on recent sports events, and a detailed discussion on the aftermath of the Luna collapse, its impact on personal investments, and the broader DeFi community. Clones Cody joins as today's guest, sharing insights into the DeFi advisory landscape, the evolution of Umami DAO, and its strategic rebranding to Bonsai DAO. The dialogue traverses through the intricacies of launching innovative DeFi projects, the transition strategy from Umami to Bonsai, and the future ambitions of the newly branded DAO. It dives deep into the technical and conceptual frameworks behind their upcoming projects, emphasizing permissionless lending and smart account functionalities. Listeners are offered a peek into the successes and ongoing plans of Umami and Bonsai DAO, underscoring community engagement, upcoming product developments, and the importance of evolving tokenomics to sustain growth and interest within the DeFi ecosystem.

00:00 Kicking Off with Casual Banter and Updates

01:08 Introducing Today's Guest and the Main Discussion Topics

01:43 Reflecting on the Luna Collapse Anniversary and Personal Crypto Journeys

03:41 Deep Dive into the Terraform Labs Saga and Do Kwon's Legal Troubles

06:51 Exploring the Impact of Luna's Collapse on DeFi and Abracadabra's Survival

12:17 FTX's Collapse and the Aftermath: Legal and Financial Repercussions

16:28 The Mysterious Case of Sam Trabucco and FTX's Unresolved Mysteries

20:48 Crypto's Partisan Divide and Regulatory Challenges in the US

22:00 Crypto for Everyone: A Warm Welcome

22:17 Reflecting on Terra Luna's Anniversary

22:48 The Aftermath of Terra Luna and Market Reflections

24:07 Moving Forward: The Introduction of ETFs and Market Recovery

25:15 Umami DAO's Evolution and Bonsai MetaDAO Introduction

27:39 Innovations in Yield Generation and DeFi Strategies

30:45 Expanding the Ecosystem: New Projects and Directions

33:12 Adopting a Venture Studio Model for DAOs

39:18 The Aladdin DAO Experience: Lessons and Insights

49:38 Umami to Bonsai: Migration Process and Future Plans