In this episode, we dive deep into the current state of the crypto market with ChiefingZa, a former top trader on Bybit. The conversation covers the recent market volatility, the potential impact of a Bitcoin ETF, and the bull case for Ethereum. Chiefing shares his insights on the intersection of AI and crypto, particularly focusing on projects like BitTensor. The discussion also touches on the challenges of trading altcoins, the future of L2 solutions, and how to find alpha in the noisy world of crypto Discord channels.

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Perennial is an on-chain derivatives protocol built from first principles to be a DeFi primitive. The core protocol is minimalist, flexible, and efficient, allowing Perennial to mold to the needs of many different users & use cases.

Perennial has a super efficient core protocol that lets LPs use native maker leverage — allowing $1mn in TVL to back to $5-10mn in Open interest.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:23 ChiefingZa Trading Origin
6:21 Are we Back?
16:09 Perennial Ad
17:40 Ethereum's Return & Religion
34:15 Ethereum's Return & Religion
39:55 The AI Narrative
50:28 Is AI at the Top?
54:02 Discord's Alpha Use case
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed

Chief’s ETH & AI Bull Bet | 1000x

In this episode, Avi and Jonah dissect the summer's choppy market. They reveal strategies for surviving range-bound trading, discuss the impact of upcoming ETFs, and debate the future of altcoins. The duo shares personal trading experiences, psychological tips, and unexpected insights - from institutional flows to clicking digital hamsters. Learn how to find alpha in a sideways market and prepare for potential moves ahead. Thanks for tuning in!

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Perennial is an on-chain derivatives protocol built from first principles to be a DeFi primitive. The core protocol is minimalist, flexible, and efficient, allowing Perennial to mold to the needs of many different users & use cases.

Perennial has a super efficient core protocol that lets LPs use native maker leverage — allowing $1mn in TVL to back to $5-10mn in Open interest.

Trade and LP at: https://perennial.finance/1000x
Social: https://x.com/perenniallabs
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Timestamps:
0:00 Are We Back?
9:59 Perennial Ad
11:31 Why Avoid Overtrading 
17:45 Timing Market Re-entry
28:13 Is ETH ETF Priced?
32:20 Altcoin Season Odds
42:28 What to Trade Now? 
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Surviving Crypto's Summer Chop | 1000x

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We're are so ₿ack! On today's episode of 1000x, Jonah and Avi discuss recent market price action as Bitcoin rips above $60,000 & ETF flows continue.
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Referenced In The Show:
Bitcoin ETF Flow: https://farside.co.uk/?p=997
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The Bitcoin ETF Impact | 1000x

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In today's episode of 1000x Jonah and Avi welcome Anatoly Yakovenko to the show for a discussion on Solana's ultimate end game. After a tweet from Jonah questioning the future of Solana, we thought why not invite Anatoly himself to the show to explain Solana's ultimate vision. 

We deep dive into finding crypto's perfect use case, disrupting legacy financial rails, the challenges of building through a bear market & crypto's killer use case. To hear all this & more, you'll have to tune in!
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
3:23 Solana's Ultimate Vision
7:57 Value Within A PoS Chain
10:25 Running A Solana Validator
13:03 Firedancer: Boosting Solana's Scalability
17:21 TVL & Volume On Solana
21:56 Crypto's Perfect Use Case
25:10 Stablecoins
31:05 The Future Of Solana
38:01 The Waves Of Adoption In Crypto
43:54 Building Community In Solana
48:06 Solana's Perfect Product Market Fit
54:47 What Solana Has Learnt From Ethereum
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

1000x Podcast Transcript on Youtube

Chief’s ETH & AI Bull Bet | 1000x

Surviving Crypto's Summer Chop | 1000x

The Bitcoin ETF Impact | 1000x

Solana's End Game with Anatoly Yakovenko