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Welcome to The Signal, powered by The DeFi Report!
Our weekly show is hosted by Michael Nadeau (The DeFi Report) and Oskari Tempakka (Token Terminal). We provide market insights and fundamental analysis of public blockchains and protocols using onchain data.
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Episode 6: Bitcoin as an ESG-friendly asset with Daniel Batten
On Episode 6 of The Signal, Michael and Oskari are joined by a special guest, Daniel Batten, an expert in ClimateTech and ESG investing. Together, we dive deep into the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, and the environment. We discuss how Bitcoin can accelerate renewable energy adoption, mitigate methane emissions, and potentially become the world's first carbon-negative network. Daniel shares his insightful research, debunks common myths about Bitcoin's environmental impact, and explores the unique economic incentives that make Bitcoin mining beneficial for renewable energy projects. We also touch on the potential for nation-states and major energy producers to get involved in Bitcoin mining.
Links:
1. https://www.batcoinz.com/
2. https://x.com/DSBatten
3. ch4capital.com
4. https://x.com/dsbatten/status/1776555625318650205?s=46
5. https://x.com/dsbatten/status/1671336675497349121?s=46
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Daniel Batten's Journey into ESG Investing and Bitcoin
03:06 The Potential of Bitcoin Mining to Mitigate Methane Emissions
06:43 Debunking Myths: The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining
18:20 A Deep Dive into Bitcoin's Energy Consumption and Sustainability
30:30 Addressing Bitcoin FUD with Facts and Patience
34:29 Bitcoin's Unique Journey and Global Impact
39:12 Debunking Myths: Bitcoin and Renewable Energy
43:21 The Growing Recognition of Bitcoin's Environmental Benefits
48:08 Future Prospects: Bitcoin's Role in Energy and Climate Solutions
58:30 Envisioning Bitcoin's Expansion and Environmental Impact
01:02:27 Advice for Climate Tech Investors Considering Bitcoin
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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The views expressed by the co-hosts or any guests are their personal views and should not be relied upon as financial, technical, tax, legal, or any other type of advice.
The creators of this content, or members, affiliates, or stakeholders of The DeFi Report, may be participating in or have invested in the protocols or tokens mentioned herein. The foregoing statement acts as a disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and is not a recommendation to purchase or invest in any token or participate in any protocol.
Listeners are strongly urged to exercise caution and have regard to their own personal needs and circumstances before making any decision to buy or sell any token or participate in any protocol. -
Episode 5: Coinbase
This episode of The Signal dives into the evolution of Coinbase, one of Wall Street's most misunderstood companies. Learn about Coinbase's transformation from a Bitcoin-only exchange to a key player in the web3 infrastructure space, with a multifaceted business model including trading, staking products, stablecoins, a layer 2 blockchains, and prime brokerage services.
We analyze Coinbase's competitive positioning, operational efficiency, regulatory challenges, and the company's potential for unprecedented growth in the crypto and onchain economy over the next decade. Whether you're an investor, analyst, or simply curious about the future of crypto, this episode offers valuable insights into Coinbase's strategic direction and its pivotal role in web3.
00:00 From Bitcoin Exchange to Web3 Pioneer
02:21 Coinbase's Multifaceted Business: Beyond Just an Exchange
06:55 The Founding Story of Coinbase and Its Web3 Vision
11:38 Exploring Coinbase's Revenue Streams and Market Position
12:48 The Rise of Base: Coinbase's L2 and Its Impact
34:57 Coinbase Wallet and the Future of Web3 Accessibility
38:30 Understanding Coinbase's Trading Revenue and Market Dynamics
50:43 The Growing Importance of Stablecoins in Coinbase's Revenue
55:24 Staking
01:00:33 Prime Brokerage and Custody
01:02:59 Strategic Partnerships: Strengthening Coinbase's Ecosystem
01:06:24 The Competitive Landscape
01:17:29 Coinbase's Venture Portfolio
01:19:20 Coinbase vs. SEC
01:24:59 Analyzing Coinbase's Financials and Profit Drivers
01:31:51 Drawing parallels with Amazon’s growth trajectory
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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The views expressed by the co-hosts or any guests are their personal views and should not be relied upon as financial, technical, tax, legal, or any other type of advice.
The creators of this content, or members, affiliates, or stakeholders of The DeFi Report, may be participating in or have invested in the protocols or tokens mentioned herein. The foregoing statement acts as a disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and is not a recommendation to purchase or invest in any token or participate in any protocol.
Listeners are strongly urged to exercise caution and have regard to their own personal needs and circumstances before making any decision to buy or sell any token or participate in any protocol. -
Episode 4: Circle Deep Dive
This episode provides an in-depth analysis of Circle and USDC, while also exploring the broader stablecoin landscape. The discussion highlights stablecoins as crypto’s killer use-case, Circle's transition from a Bitcoin wallet to a leading figure in the stablecoin space, a data driven overview of USDC adoption, an overview of the competitive landscape, the regulatory environment, the anticipations around Circle's IPO, and the broader implications of stablecoins on the crypto ecosystem, banking sector, and global economy.
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Stablecoins: Crypto’s killer use case
01:36 The Impact of Stablecoins on Global Finance
06:25 Circle's Evolution: From Bitcoin Wallet to Stablecoin Powerhouse
17:31 The Business Model Behind Stablecoin Issuers
31:50 Exploring the Competitive Landscape of Stablecoins
43:15 Data Dive: Analyzing USDC Distribution and Activity
48:04 Deep Dive into USDC's Performance on Different Blockchains
50:02 The Role of Bots in Crypto Transactions and Their Impact
51:05 Analyzing Transaction Volumes and User Behaviors Across Blockchains
01:04:08 Exploring Future Use Cases for Stabelcoins: Payroll and Daily Payments
01:09:37 Market Share, Rate Sensitivity, and the Impact of Interest Rates on Stablecoins
01:14:36 Regulatory Challenges and the Future of Stable-coins
01:22:23 Circle's Potential IPO
01:29:17 Concluding Thoughts
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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The views expressed by the co-hosts or any guests are their personal views and should not be relied upon as financial, technical, tax, legal, or any other type of advice.
The creators of this content, or members, affiliates, or stakeholders of The DeFi Report, may be participating in or have invested in the protocols or tokens mentioned herein. The foregoing statement acts as a disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and is not a recommendation to purchase or invest in any token or participate in any protocol.
Listeners and are strongly urged to exercise caution and have regard to their own personal needs and circumstances before making any decision to buy or sell any token or participate in any protocol. -
Episode 3: The Onchain Data Landscape
In episode 3 of The Signal, Michael and Oskari take a deep dive into the onchain data landscape. They discuss various metrics and data points crucial for analyzing market cycles, comparing blockchain and dApps, and assessing the health and growth of crypto. They cover tools and platforms for accessing and interpreting onchain data, such as Token Terminal, Glassnode, Dune, and others.
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Timestamps and topics covered:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Market updates & ETF flows
10:09 Exploring web3 data, its impact, and differences to web2 data
12:52 Deep dive into onchain data: Understanding the basics
25:45 The landscape of web3 data providers
35:34 Standardizing metrics for blockchains & dApps
39:59 Onchain data as a competitive edge
46:21 Institutional interest in crypto
46:32 Onchain data's impact on equity analysis and traditional finance
53:54 Overview of Mike's favorite metrics and charts (ALPHA)
01:09:11 Preview of next week's episode on Circle
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Episode 2: Solana Liquid Staking
In episode 2 of The Signal, Michael and Oskari discuss the current state of the liquid staking market on Solana.
Resouces:
1. The Liquid Staking Set-Up on Solana (And an analysis of Marinade Finance): https://thedefireport.io/research/the-liquid-staking-set-up-on-solana
2. Solana Liquid Staking (Revisiting the thesis): https://thedefireport.io/research/solana-liquid-staking-revisiting
Timestamps and topics covered:
00:00 Market update: Bitcoin halving and ETF flows
06:48 Solana's liquid staking landscape & comparing Ethereum and Solana staking dynamics
11:34 Marinade Finance: A case study in Solana's liquid staking market
15:24 Future projections and business model insights
20:42 Marinade vs. Jito
27:03 Exploring the potential of Sanctum: A new approach to liquid staking
36:20 The future of money and liquidity in DeFi
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Episode 1: Ethereum Earnings Call
In episode 1 of The Signal, Michael and Oskari share Ethereum's Q1 Earnings Results.
We recommend downloading a copy of the Q1 issue of The Ethereum Investment Framework to go along with this episode.
If you're interested, you can do so here:
Topics covered:
- Financial performance for the quarter (onchain profit)
- Operating performance (user growth and other KPIs)
- Growth of L2s (vs Ethereum L1)
- Ethereum "GDP"
- Market metrics
- DeFi metrics (TVL, ETH staked, trading volumes)
- Token Economics (ETH burned vs issued)
- EIP 4844
- Market Outlook
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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