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Upexi CEO & CSO break down their Solana treasury strategy
Episode 29
Friday, June 20, 2025 ⢠Duration 34:02
The Block's Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, was joined by Upexi CEO Allan Marshall and CEO Brian Rudick.
In this episode, Marshall and Rudick explain why their company is going all-in on Solana as the core of a digital asset treasury strategy. They discuss the upside potential of Solana, staking yields, and how disciplined leverage and capital markets dynamics could mirror or improve on MicroStrategyâs Bitcoin playbook.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Why Upexi chose Solana over Bitcoin
02:45 - Staking Solana and revenue benefits
04:41 - Regulatory clarity and the bull case
07:23 - Wen Solana ETF
10:39 - Explaining the premium
15:12 - Risk managementÂ
19:18 - Locked SOL supply and market impact
21:39 - GameStop & SharpLink
23:53 - Concerns about treasury strategies
26:32 - Navigating downturns in crypto
31:45 - Looking ahead
33:24 - Conclusion
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Guest links:
Allan Marhsall -â â â https://x.com/marshall_a22015
Brian Rudick - https://x.com/thetinyant
Upexi - https://www.upexi.com/
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How Across Protocol is looking to fix crypto's cross-chain headaches
Episode 28
Monday, June 16, 2025 ⢠Duration 31:49
The Block's Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, was joined by Across Protocol Co-Founder Hart Lambur.
In this episode, Copeland and Lambur discuss how Across Protocol is looking to revolutionize cross-chain interoperability by using an intent-based system that enables near-instant, secure asset transfers between blockchains. They also touched on Lambur's history as a bond trader at Goldman Sachs, chain abstraction, and crypto treasury companies.
OUTLINE
00:00 â Intro â¨
00:33 â What is Across Protocol?â¨
03:42 â How Intent-Based Bridging Worksâ¨
05:05 â Solver Mechanics Explainedâ¨
06:34 â Fee Structure & Value Propâ¨
09:07 â Lamburâs history with Goldman Sachsâ¨
11:13 â Across and Intentsâ¨
14:57 â The Future of Seamless UXâ¨
19:06 â Onboarding new usersâ¨
22:14 â Other Projects Lambur Likesâ¨
26:55 â Market Outlook & Bitcoin Macroâ¨
28:15 â MicroStrategy Copycats Risk?â¨
31:18 â Closing Remarks
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Guest links:
Hart Lambur - â â https://x.com/hal2001
Across Protocol - â https://x.com/AcrossProtocolâ
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All things Arbitrum with Offchain Labs CEO Steven Goldfeder
Episode 19
Thursday, March 13, 2025 ⢠Duration 42:04
The Block's Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by Offchain Labs Co-Founder & CEO Steven Goldfeder.
In this episode, Copeland and Goldfeder discussed Arbitrumâs latest developments, including the BoLD protocol, which enhances security and decentralization for optimistic rollups. They discuss the broader Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem and challenges in governance. The conversation also touches on Ethereumâs long-term strategy, competition with Solana, and what a U.S. strategic crypto reserve should consist of.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Arbitrumâs BoLD move
05:43 How decentralized is Arbitrum today?
11:07 DAO ETH deployment debate
15:25 Layer 2s and Ethereumâs value proposition
18:55 Activity shifting to Solana and Hyperliquid
23:33 Are Layer 2s ready for Appchains?
26:26 The Layer 2 business development battle
29:12 Will Arbitrum share sequencer revenue?
33:23 Lobbying and bribing in Arbitrum governance
37:31 Crypto politics & the U.S. reserve
The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Guest links:
Steven Goldfeder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgoldfed/
Steven Goldfeder on X - https://x.com/sgoldfed
Offchain Labs - https://www.offchainlabs.com/
Offchain Labs on X - https://x.com/OffchainLabs
Crypto reputation scores and onchain trust mechanisms with Ethos CEO Trevor Thompson
Episode 18
Thursday, March 6, 2025 ⢠Duration 49:25
The Block's Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by Ethos CEO Trevor Thompson.
In this episode, Copeland and Thompson discuss reputation scores in crypto and how Ethos aims to bring accountability through on-chain trust mechanisms. The discussion also covers the potential impact of reputation markets, comparisons to Friend Tech, and how transparency influences trust in the crypto space.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - Ethos explained
03:44 - Ethosâs vouching system
06:15 - Reputation growth
07:50 - Points and potential token launch
11:28 - Lessons from Friend.tech
13:58 - Transparency and accountability
18:37 - Building a strong community
23:53 - Preventing scams with reputation scores
29:33 - Weighing reputation scores
33:32 - Ethos markets
40:29 - Potential long cons
42:24 - KOL tokenization and reputation
45:27 - The future of Ethos
48:45 - Closing thoughts
The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Guest links:
Trevor Thompson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-thompson-atx/
Trevor Thompson on X - https://x.com/0x5f_eth
Ethos - https://www.ethos.network/
Ethos on X - https://x.com/ethos_network
Unpacking based rollups with Taiko and Fabric
Episode 17
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ⢠Duration 42:44
The Block's Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by Taiko COO Joaquin Mendes Izard and Commit-Boost/Fabric Shepherd Drew Van Der Werff.
In this episode, Copeland, Mendes Izard and Van Der Werff explored based rollups on Ethereum, discussing their benefits, challenges, and how they differ from other Layer 2 solutions. They also address challenges like speed and cost inefficiencies, the potential for pre-confirmations to improve user experience, and the broader implications for Ethereumâs scaling roadmap.
OUTLINE
00:00 Intro
00:28 Sponsor break
01:18 What is a based rollup?
02:22 The benefits of based rollups
04:16 How based rollups work
05:42 Do validators opt into this system?
13:05 Revenue streams
17:43 Support for based rollups
25:04 Main challenges for based rollups
29:59 Native rollups
31:07 Layer 2s and interoperability
36:41 Ethereum value capture
41:57 Conclusion
The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Guest links:
Drew Van Der Werff - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-van-der-werff-cfa-58422348/
Drew Van Der Werff on X - https://x.com/DrewVdW
Joaquin Mendes Izard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-mendes-izard/
Joaquin Mendes Izard on X - https://x.com/Joaquin_Mendes1
Taiko - https://taiko.xyz/
Commit-Boost - https://x.com/Commit_Boost
Fabric - https://x.com/Fabric_ethereum
Bio Protocol on DeSci and the future of DAOs
Episode 16
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 ⢠Duration 57:33
The Block's Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by Bio Protocol Co-Founder and CEO Paul Kohlhaas.
In this episode, Copeland and Kohlhaas discussed the concept of decentralized science (DeSci) and how Bio Protocol is using blockchain technology to decentralize scientific research and funding.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction and understanding DeSci
05:39 The typical DeSci participant
10:42 Regulatory concerns
13:29 How Bio works
18:22 Value accrual for Bio
24:25 The role of tokens
32:13 DeSci as the next meta?
43:15 Binance and CZ
47:01 Responsibility in DeSci
50:26 Paulâs entry into the space
56:04 Conclusion
The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Guest links:
Paul Kohlhaas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kohlhaas/
Paul Kohlhaas on X - https://x.com/paulkhls/
Bio Protocol - https://www.bio.xyz/
Bio Protocol on X - https://x.com/bioprotocol
Talking ZKsync and Layer 2s with Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski
Episode 15
Friday, February 21, 2025 ⢠Duration 47:48
The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Matter Labs Co-Founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski to discuss the growth of Layer 2 networks and the increasing institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Gluchowski explains how Ethereum is becoming the platform of choice for enterprises and institutions due to its credible neutrality, security, and ability to support private and public chains through technologies like zk-rollups.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
03:07 Ethereum's transformation and growth
06:06 Institutional adoption of blockchain
09:10 Ethereum vs. competing platforms
13:40 InteroperabilityÂ
17:07 Applications
24:43 Value accrual in the ethereum ecosystem
28:17 Native L2 networks
32:50 Application-specific rollupsÂ
35:01 Governance tokensÂ
37:48 Future of crypto and regulation
43:11 DecentralizationÂ
46:29 Growth and privacyÂ
48:12 ConclusionÂ
The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Guest links:
Alex Gluchowski - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gluchowski/
Alex Gluchowski on X - https://x.com/gluk64
Matter Labs - https://matter-labs.io/
Matter Labs on X - https://x.com/the_matter_labs
Solving crypto's UX issues with Reveel CEO Adrian Stern
Episode 14
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ⢠Duration 37:40
The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Reveel CEO Adrien Stern to discuss ongoing UX issues facing the crypto space and how to find comprehensive solutions.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction and Trump memecoin
02:44 Crypto payment problems
05:48 Diving deeper into Reveel
13:09 Crypto x AI
16:27 Working towards decentralization
21:36 Ethereum Foundation
28:03 Cryptoâs dream UX environment
31:24 Are all stablecoins created equal?
35:04 Shifting regulatory landscape
37:04 Conclusion
The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Guest links:
Adrien Stern - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienstern
Adrien Stern on X - https://x.com/AdrienStern
Reveel - https://r3vl.xyz/
Reveel on X - https://x.com/r3vl_xyz
Mysten Labs President Kevin Boon on how crypto policy will evolve in 2025
Episode 13
Friday, February 14, 2025 ⢠Duration 44:32
The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by The Block's Policy Reporter Sarah Wynn and Mysten Labs President Kevin Boon to discuss the evolving U.S. regulatory landscape for the crypto industry, particularly following U.S. President Donald Trump's electoral victory.
Note: Kevin Boon was Chief Legal Officer at Mysten Labs at time of recording.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
03:24 Policy Changes Post-Trump Election
12:30 Regulation by Enforcement and SEC's Culture Shift
18:45 Gary Gensler's Legacy and Industry Impact
24:10 Crypto Regulation
30:04 Wells Notices and SEC Enforcement Actions
34:51 Ripple's Win Over the SEC
39:00 EU's MiCA Regulation and Global Crypto Adoption
42:51 Future of U.S. Crypto Legislation
44:06 Closing Remarks
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The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Kevin Boon and Mysten Labs can be found at the following links:
Kevin Boon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinboon/
Kevin Boon on X - https://x.com/kevinboon_ml
Mysten Labs - https://www.mystenlabs.com/
Mysten Labs on X - https://x.com/Mysten_Labs
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Bitstamp CEO on Robinhood acquisition, crypto regulation and the recent market surge
Episode 12
Monday, December 2, 2024 ⢠Duration 32:50
The Block's Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland was joined by Bitstamp CEO Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux to discuss Robinhood's move to acquire Bitstamp, the recent market surge and the current crypto regulatory landscape.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Robinhood acquisition
04:15 Robinhood embraces crypto
06:15 European crypto regulations
10:15 Euro vs Dollar stablecoins
13:41 Institutional expansion
15:46 Mt. Gox distributions
17:13 ETFs
21:24 Microstrategy
23:09 US electionâs impact
27:23 Strategic Bitcoin reserve
28:33 Closing thoughts
The Block Community
The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity
The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux and Bitstamp can be found at the following links:
Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux on X - https://x.com/jb_bitstamp
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jb0001/
Bitstamp on X - https://x.com/bitstamp
Bitstamp Website - https://www.bitstamp.net/
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