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EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 51 MIN

Can Blockspace Futures Lead To A Gasless, Real-Time Ethereum?

from The Edge Podcast · host DeFi Dad

Kevin Lepsoe is the Founder of ETHGAS.What if Ethereum could feel instant? In this episode, we explore whether blockspace futures trading could pave the way toward a gasless, real-time Ethereum, and what that would mean for DeFi, MEV, validators, and the broader L2 scaling roadmap.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► 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 DeFi: http://defidad.com/------The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🔊 DECIBEL | THE NEW SOUND OF TRADING🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:03 - Kevin’s background7:18 - Why Ethereum9:45 - The vision for ETHGAS10:26 - Understanding real-time Ethereum12:40 - Impact on DeFi protocols like Uniswap21:14 - Supporting the L2 roadmap24:20 - Eliminating MEV and disrupting28:30 - Tradeoffs34:24 - Competition40:06 - Revenue potential and monetization 44:20 - Roadmap and rollout for ETHGAS45:56 - Early partners like ether.fi47:19 - Discussions with EF49:01 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► ETHGAS website: https://ethgas.com/► ETHGAS on X: https://x.com/ethgasofficial► Kevin Lepsoe on X: https://x.com/lepsoe------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad, Nomatic, and Kevin all hold ETH. Since recording, DeFi Dad and Nomatic invested as angels in ETHGAS. 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.

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Kevin Lepsoe is the Founder of ETHGAS.What if Ethereum could feel instant? In this episode, we explore whether blockspace futures trading could pave the way toward a gasless, real-time Ethereum, and what that would mean for DeFi, MEV, validators, and the broader L2 scaling roadmap.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► 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 DeFi: http://defidad.com/------The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🔊 DECIBEL | THE NEW SOUND OF TRADING🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:03 - Kevin’s background7:18 - Why Ethereum9:45 - The vision for ETHGAS10:26 - Understanding real-time Ethereum12:40 - Impact on DeFi protocols like Uniswap21:14 - Supporting the L2 roadmap24:20 - Eliminating MEV and disrupting28:30 - Tradeoffs34:24 - Competition40:06 - Revenue potential and monetization 44:20 - Roadmap and rollout for ETHGAS45:56 - Early partners like ether.fi47:19 - Discussions with EF49:01 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► ETHGAS website: https://ethgas.com/► ETHGAS on X: https://x.com/ethgasofficial► Kevin Lepsoe on X: https://x.com/lepsoe------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad, Nomatic, and Kevin all hold ETH. Since recording, DeFi Dad and Nomatic invested as angels in ETHGAS. 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.

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