In this week's analyst table we are joined by Ren and Brick of the Blockworks research team to dive into the latest crypto news and governance updates. We analyze Noble's proposal to onboard as a Cosmos Hub consumer chain and share revenue back to the Hub. Spurred by Arbitrum's launch of Orbit, we also debate the long-term sustainability of layer 2 networks and whether competition will drive fees lower. Next, we examine dYdX's expanding validator set and the rise of liquid staking services like Stride. Later on, we dissect GBTC outflows and discuss how the SEC stalled Bitcoin adoption. Finally, we explore Orca's fee switch and the importance of widening minority representation for network security. Stay tuned for all this and much more!

As always remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice.
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Resources
Ondo Points
https://ondo.foundation/points

LP Analytics
https://dune.com/ilemi/whirlpool

GBTC Thread
https://x.com/0xZergs/status/1746126672451993999

Bitcoin ETF Tracker
https://heyapollo.com/bitcoin-etf
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Timestamps
(0:00) Introduction
(1:22) Noble Consumer Chain Prop for Cosmos Hub
(4:56) dYdX LST Competition
(11:30) GameStop Shuts Down NFT Marketplace
(15:26) Manta Airdrop, Ondo Token Launch, & MakderDAO FDV
(21:43) dYdX Segment: Keplr
(28:07) Arbitrum Orbit Program
(42:17) DAS London Ad
(43:23) NEAR BOS & Sharding Roadmap
(52:00) GBTC Widowmaker Trade & Outflows
(1:00:00) Orca Fee Switch Revenue & Volume
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.