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EPISODE · May 26, 2023 · 1H 16M

Ethereum’s “Too Big To Fail” Time Bomb | Roundup

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In today's episode, we discuss Vitalik's new article and if L2s/restaking will lead to Ethereum's "too big to fail" moment. We also explore the similarities of AI and crypto, Paradigm's pivot, why large funding rounds kill optionality, if the fork rule is determined by apps vs the L1 and if a protocol should ever be ossified! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) AI Takeover: Nvidia, Regulation and Paradigm’s Pivot (18:12) Large Funding Rounds Remove Optionality (31:05) Don’t Overload Ethereum’s Consensus (41:57) EigenLayer’s Mechanics and Risks (56:22) Apps vs L1s: Who Chooses the Canonical Chain? (58:51) Protocol Ossification (1:08:20) Companies That Issue Tokens and Equity - - Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Myles: https://twitter.com/MylesOneil Follow Bell Curve: https://twitter.com/thebellcurvepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH - - Resources: Vitalik's new article on restaking https://vitalik.ca/general/2023/05/21/dont_overload.html - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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