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Illia Polosukhin is CoFounder at NEAR Protocol and CEO at NEAR Foundation. In this episode, we explore NEAR Protocol's vision for a user-owned internet and how it’s pushing the boundaries for building for crypto x AI applications. Illia shares insights into the protocol’s journey, the development of groundbreaking features like AI-driven governance, and its pioneering sharding technology. Tune in to learn how NEAR innovations could reshape the UX of decentralized applications and radically accelerate a future where user-owned AI improves all of our lives. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:41 - Founding NEAR Protocol and NEAR AI 14:16 - How will we know NEAR’s been successful? 17:04 - How NEAR differentiates from other L1s? 22:46 - How NEAR’s architecture empowers dApps 27:50 - FBTC mid-roll 28:30 - How will the crypto UX be impacted by NEAR’s stack? 30:59 - NEAR’s transition to DAO governance model 33:13 - Illia’s vision for an AI CEO 36:02 - What is user-owned AI? 41:31 - Status of the NEAR AI team 43:22 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 44:07 - NEAR value accrual from AI efforts 45:21 - REDACTED conference 50:08 - Thoughts on regulation in the face of a user-owned Internet 54:23 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► NEAR Website: https://near.org/ ► NEAR on X/Twitter: https://x.com/nearprotocol ► Illia on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ilblackdragon ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Luke Youngblood is a Founding Contributor at Moonwell. In this episode, we explore Moonwell’s comeback story and its mission to make DeFi accessible for everyone on Base. The Moonwell team shares how they’re building a secure, user-friendly platform that brings newcomers and seasoned users together, while tackling the unique challenges of the Base L2. Tune in for insights into their roadmap, partnerships, and vision for democratizing DeFi! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:24 - Working at Coinbase + starting Moonwell 6:54 - Thoughts on Coinbase’s onchain future 10:43 - Moonwell’s comeback building on Base 16:16 - Base’s path to decentralization 21:07 - Moonwell’s mission and differentiation 24:29 - Mantle mid-roll 25:10 - Moonwell demo 32:28 - Are PWA’s reaching parity with appstore apps? 33:23 - How Moonwell Vaults work 39:15 - The importance of stablecoins 42:50 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 43:35 - Partnering with The Circle Alliance 45:50 - What else do we need to make DeFi for all? 47:37 - The endgame for The Superchain 50:47 - Working on hard problems 52:48 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Moonwell Website: https://moonwell.fi/ ► Moonwell on X/Twitter: https://x.com/moonwelldefi ► Luke on X/Twitter: https://x.com/lukeyoungblood ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Chris Bradbury is the CEO of Summer.fi. In this episode, we dive into Summer.fi, a trusted platform for making DeFi simpler and more accessible for everyone. Join us as we explore how Summer.fi helps users lend, borrow, loop, and optimize their yield farming with ease. Plus, get the inside scoop on their upcoming Lazy Summer Protocol, designed to automate passive yield and give DeFi investors a real edge. Whether you're a DeFi newcomer or a pro, this conversation unveils the tools used by top-tier investors to stay ahead. Don’t miss it! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:24 - Summer.fi’s roots in Maker and Oasis 6:37 - What is Summer.fi solving for? 8:23 - Why does Summer.fi curate yields? 10:44 - Summer.fi in a bear, bull or flat market 17:37 - Automation for trading positions 25:15 - FBTC mid-roll 25:56 - Advantages of Summer.fi frontend vs protocol frontends 27:45 - Making geo-restricted opportunities available 29:30 - What are $RAYS and how to earn them? 32:55 - What is the Lazy Summer Protocol? 38:54 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 39:39 - Thoughts on opening Summer.fi to risk curators 44:44 - Lazy Summer Protocol future token coming 45:52 - Potential to partner with Web2 to intro DeFi to more users 49:43 - Closing + popular strategies on Summer.fi ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Summer.fi Website: https://summer.fi/ ► Summer.fi on X/Twitter: https://x.com/summerfinance_ ► Chris on X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisbducky ► Summer.fi on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@summerdotfi ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Corey Caplan is the CoFounder of Dolomite. We produce this live recording weekly on Twitter/X, diving deep into the most promising DeFi yields and protocols. In this episode, we explore Dolomite—a powerful money market and trading platform unlocking new ways to earn yield. We’ll dive into their new Dolomite Strategies Hub, designed to simplify advanced strategies for everyone. How can users leverage it to maximize returns, and what does this mean for the future of accessible DeFi yield? ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - What is Dolomite? 6:21 - Choosing the best L2s to deploy on 10:43 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 11:28 - Which strategies & yields users seek on Dolomite 15:35 - Watershed moment supporting Pendle PTs 18:33 - Why build on Dolomite Strategies? 22:32 - Summer.fi and RedStone Oracles mid-roll 24:36 - Comparing Dolomite Strategies with other looping platforms 29:42 - Example with looping PT-mETH 34:13 - How will Dolomite add new Strategies? 36:10 - FBTC mid-roll 36:52 - What are Minerals? 38:50 - Why Dolomite is excited for Berachain? 41:47 - Corey’s favorite Dolomite Strategies 46:10 - What is the most popular strategy among users on Dolomite Strategies? 48:10 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Dolomite Website: https://dolomite.io/ ► Dolomite on Twitter: https://x.com/dolomite_io ► Corey on Twitter: https://x.com/coreycaplan3 ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of the hosts. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad is an angel investor in Dolomite. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Nick Emmons is the CoFounder and CEO at Allora Labs. In this episode, we discuss the transformative potential of decentralized AI to supercharge DeFi, including how it differs from traditional, centralized AI systems and how Allora is reshaping the way intelligence is shared, accessed, and monetized. This is our best pod yet on the enormous impact of marrying crypto and AI technologies so don't miss it! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:59 - Why AI and crypto go together 6:09 - AI’s current impact on society 7:49 - Exciting use cases for AI in crypto 12:21 - How AI can supercharge DeFi lending 14:45 - How Upshot led to Allora 17:40 - What is Allora? 19:51 - Productizing Allora’s value 24:27 - Allora's DeFi partnerships 26:29 - FBTC mid-roll 27:10 - How far off is an AI-dominant future? 29:39 - Getting started with Allora 31:35 - Incentivizing participants in Allora Network 34:40 - AI verification x Allora 36:34 - Puffer Unifi mid-roll 37:20 - Is the rapid pace of innovation for AI sustainable? 40:31 - Institutional investor interest in crypto x AI sector 42:23 - Thoughts on Coinbase’s future role in AI 45:05 - Allora preparing for Mainnet 45:54 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Allora Network Website: https://www.allora.network/ ► Allora Network on Twitter: https://x.com/alloranetwork ► Allora Labs on Twitter: https://x.com/AlloraLabsHQ ► Nick on Twitter: https://x.com/nick_emmons ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Evgeny Gokhberg is the Founder and Managing Partner at Re7 Capital. In this episode, we explore how institutional strategies are shaping the future of DeFi. From managing risk and optimizing yields to navigating liquid tokens, venture investments, and even memecoins, we cover it all. We also dive into Re7’s involvement with modular protocols like Morpho and Euler, shedding light on the evolving role of curated vaults. Whether you're curious about crypto venture trends or wondering if we're on the cusp of a bull run, this episode has something for every DeFi enthusiast. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:23 - Origins in crypto 6:39 - What is Re7 Capital? 8:08 - Approach to DeFi yield strategies 10:49 - Managing risk on behalf of investors 13:38 - Thoughts on Pendle 16:07 - Rules for DeFi risk management 21:00 - FBTC mid-roll 21:42 - Liquid token investing 26:54 - Liquid vs venture investments 28:40 - Is crypto venture broken? 33:38 - Memecoin investing 36:40 - OTC markets 38:37 - Puffer mid-roll 39:02 - The role of vault curators in Morpho, Euler 46:28 - Closing + Are we in a bull run? ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Re7 Website: https://re7.capital ► Re7 on Twitter: https://x.com/Re7Capital ► Evgeny on Twitter: https://x.com/evgeny_re7 ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

We produce this live recording weekly on Twitter/X, where we deep dive into the most promising DeFi yields and primitives. In this episode, we talk about the emergence of BTCFi with 4 key players who are building at the heart of it. What does it look like now, where can people find yield and where is this yield coming from? ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - What is BTCFi and what is Merlin? 4:47 - How Merlin is building off BTC restaking mania 7:32 - What is Solv Staking Abstraction Layer (SAL)? 9:37 - How RedStone Oracles supports BTCFi 14:08 - Why Pendle launched BTC pools? 18:39 - Summer.fi mid-roll 19:16 - How big is BTCFi in Asia? 24:54 - Different communities embrace BTCFi differently 27:16 - FBTC mid-roll 28:39 - Is Coinbase cbBTC bullish or bearish for Bitcoin L2s? 33:08 - Is this just the start for more BTCFi yields? 37:33 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Pendle Finance: https://pendle.finance/ ► Dan on Twitter: https://x.com/ddangledan ► Merlin Chain: https://merlinchain.io/ ► Jeff on Twitter: https://x.com/bitmaptech ► Solv Finance: https://solv.finance/ ► Jing on Twitter: https://x.com/jx_solv ► RedStone Oracles: https://redstone.finance/ ► Marcin on Twitter: https://x.com/Marcin_Kaz13 ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of the hosts. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic are angel investors in RedStone and Solv. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Carson Cook and Manuel are Core Contributors at Tokemak. In this episode, we review the newly launched Tokemak Autopools, including how they simplify liquidity provisions (LPs), how they autonomously rebalance to earn the best yields in DeFi, and how these new ETH Autopools compare to other yield products on the market. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:33 - Tokemak V1 4:21 - Lessons from V1 6:33 - The problem with manual LPing 9:04 - What are Tokemak Autopilot and Autopools? 12:46 - The power of using ERC-4626 15:24 - Designing for composability 17:07 - FBTC mid-roll 17:48 - How Autopools work? 20:47 - How often do Autopools rebalance? 24:23 - Initial choices for 3 live Autopools 27:08 - Comparing Autopools to other yield products 29:30 - Puffer mid-roll 29:55 - How do points play into Autopools? 31:22 - Security for V2 33:12 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Tokemak Website: https://tokemak.xyz ► Tokemak on Twitter: https://x.com/tokemakXYZ ► Carson on Twitter: https://x.com/liquiditywizard ► Manuel on Twitter: https://x.com/Archer_MD_ ► Tokemak Autopilot Tutorial: https://www.the-edge.xyz/p/tokemak-autopilot-simplify-lps-and-maximize-yield-with-autopools ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. 4RC invested in Tokemak in 2021. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

In this live recording we produce weekly on Twitter/X, we deep dive into the most promising DeFi yields and primitives. This week, we review all the latest strategies for yield-trading, fixed interest lending, YTs, and liquidity provisions on Pendle Finance. It's packed with all the alpha we need to be Pendle pros! The audio is less optimal in parts so thanks for your patience listening! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - How Pendle works 5:41 - Dynamic between PTs and YTs 10:01 - How does Pendle choose which pools to launch? 11:20 - Timeframe vs APYs 14:07 - Summer.fi, Merlin, RedStone mid-roll 16:13 - YT strategies 20:58 - Liquidity considerations close to maturity 23:53 - Stablecoin yields on Pendle 28:19 - BTCFi on Pendle 31:45 - Mantle mid-roll 32:26 - What are PTs redeemable for? 33:18 - Looping and leverage for PTs 34:53 - Risk-on strategies vs less risky on Pendle 36:36 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Pendle Finance: https://pendle.finance/ ► Pendle on Twitter: https://x.com/pendle_fi ► Dan on Twitter: https://x.com/ddangledan ► Pendle Intern on Twitter: https://x.com/pendleintern ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of the hosts. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Lucas Campbell is the CoFounder of pods.media. In this episode, we dive into the future of media with a groundbreaking platform bringing podcasts onchain. We explore why onchain media is poised to be the next big wave, offering creators and fans a revolutionary way to publish, discover, and own content. Tune in to hear why we're bullish on onchain media and how it could transform the way we experience and share content. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🍵 MATCHA | THE BEST PRICE ON OVER 5 MILLION TOKENS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH 🌕 MOONBEAM | INTEGRATED WEB3 FOR BUILDERS AND USERS ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:58 - Background and founding Pods 9:51 - Why we use Pods 12:13 - Why publish on Pods? 13:49 - Lucas's bull case for onchain media 19:17 - How we ran a points campaign with Pods 21:40 - Why everyone wins with Pods 24:56 - Pricing ideas for minting Pods 27:56 - FBTC mid-roll 28:37 - How Pods differs from Web2 31:58 - When will Pods support video? 32:55 - Can podcasters publish via RSS on Pods? 35:50 - How the RSS feed benefits listeners 37:09 - Puffer Finance and Moonbeam mid-roll 38:19 - Why mint on Pods vs listen on Spotify? 41:03 - Why Pods makes so much sense to DeFi Dad 43:13 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Pods Website: https://pods.media/ ► Mint this pod on Pods: https://pods.media/edge ► Pods on Twitter: https://x.com/podsdotmedia ► Lucas on Twitter: https://x.com/0x_lucas ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.