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The Canonical Pod

by Brad Bachu and Fahad Saleh

The Canonical Pod is a podcast that analyzes contemporary events in cryptoeconomics with a rigorous research angle. Each episode features a guest with insight on a recent crypto development. We discuss the implications of each development as understood by the most recent research. Our first season of guests include Ethereum Foundation Research Co-Head Barnabé Monnot, leading Crypto-lawyer Lewis Cohen and Circle Chief Economist Gordon Liao. The Canonical Pod is co-hosted by finance professor Fahad Saleh and Uniswap Labs Senior Research Scientist Brad Bachu.

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Episodes

  1. How Ethereum is Made| Andrea Canidio, Senior Research Economist @ CoW Protocol

    SummaryIn this conversation, Andrea Canidio, a senior research economist, discusses his research on Ethereum, focusing on transaction inclusion, the impact of EIP 1559, and the role of builders and private mempools in the Ethereum ecosystem. He highlights the complexities of transaction delays…

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  2. The Future of Blockchain Payments | Mallesh Pai, Research @ Tempo

    SummaryIn this conversation, Malesh Pai discusses his role at Tempo, a new layer one blockchain focused on optimizing payments. He highlights the challenges faced by existing blockchains in facilitating payments, emphasizing the need for better user experience and adoption strategies. Malesh...

  3. Trusted Execution Environments and BuilderNet | Quintus, Researcher @ Flashbots

    SummaryThis conversation delves into the intricacies of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), exploring their role as security primitives that ensure computations are performed correctly and confidentially. The discussion highlights the challenges posed by both software and physical adversaries,...

  4. Solana versus Ethereum | Max Resnick, Chief Economist @ Anza

    SummaryIn this conversation, Max Resnick, the chief economist at Anza, discusses the complexities of crypto research, the differences between Ethereum and Solana, and the challenges faced by academics in communicating their findings to industry practitioners. They explore execution and consensus...

  5. Exploring the Arbitrum Ecosystem| Akaki Mamageishvili, Research Scientist at Offchain Labs

    In this episode, Akaki Mamageishvili from Off-Chain Labs discusses the relationship between Off-Chain Labs and Arbitrum, the governance structure of the Arbitrum DAO, and the various components of the Arbitrum ecosystem. He explains the significance of Layer 3 chains, interoperability, and the...

  6. Smart Wallets and Account Abstraction| Kofi, Senior Data Scientist @ Base

    In this conversation, Kofi, a senior data scientist at Base, discusses the evolution and functionality of smart wallets, particularly focusing on the ERC4337 standard and EIP 7702. He explains the advantages of smart wallets over traditional EOAs, including enhanced security, gas abstraction, and...

  7. Stablecoins and Circle's new L1 | Gordon Liao, Chief Economist at Circle

    In this episode of the Canonical Pod, Fahad Saleh and Brad Bachu welcome Gordon Liao, Chief Economist at Circle. The conversation spans both stablecoins and Circle’s new Layer-1 blockchain, Arc, focusing especially on how stablecoins and Arc may move cryptofinance closer to mainstream adoption.…

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  8. Navigating the Complexities of US Crypto Legislation | Lewis Cohen, NYC Crypto Lawyer

    Summary In this episode of the Canonical Pod, hosts Fahad Saleh and Brad Bachu engage with Lewis Cohen, a prominent crypto lawyer, to discuss the evolving landscape of crypto legislation in the United States. The conversation delves into the complexities of the market structure legislation...

  9. The Future of Ethereum | Barnabé Monnot, Co-Lead of Research at the Ethereum Foundation

    Summary In this episode, Brad Bachu and Fahad Saleh discuss the recent developments in the Ethereum ecosystem with Barnabé Monnot, co-lead of research at the Ethereum Foundation. They delve into the Pectra upgrade, its implications for user experience, and the scaling roadmap for Ethereum. The...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Canonical Pod is a podcast that analyzes contemporary events in cryptoeconomics with a rigorous research angle. Each episode features a guest with insight on a recent crypto development. We discuss the implications of each development as understood by the most recent research. Our first season of guests include Ethereum Foundation Research Co-Head Barnabé Monnot, leading Crypto-lawyer Lewis Cohen and Circle Chief Economist Gordon Liao. The Canonical Pod is co-hosted by finance professor Fahad Saleh and Uniswap Labs Senior Research Scientist Brad Bachu.

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Brad Bachu and Fahad Saleh

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The Canonical Pod is a podcast that analyzes contemporary events in cryptoeconomics with a rigorous research angle. Each episode features a guest with insight on a recent crypto development. We discuss the implications of each development as understood by the most recent research. Our first season...

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The Canonical Pod is created and hosted by Brad Bachu and Fahad Saleh.
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