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💡 Ask Messari Copilot: Could tokenized equities will actually drive onchain adoption — or are onchain traders still too focused on memes and perps? ✨ See Copilot's Response: https://messari.io/copilot/share/tokenized-equities-and-onchain-adoption-fc4adda4-549d-4657-a411-6272aea037ed In episode 6 of Shoot Sh*t the Pod, the Messari Enterprise team dives into: - Bitcoin Vegas highlights & growing political support for crypto - The evolution of Bitcoin scalability: OPCAT, BitVM, and BitcoinFi experiments - Hyperliquid’s transparency debate and the future of onchain perps - Real-world assets and tokenized equities coming to Solana - Dripster’s unique model merging AI, real-world manufacturing, and internet capital markets - Helium Mobile’s explosive growth and the Deepin sector heating up Stay tuned for in-depth takes, healthy debates, and some hot alpha along the way. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! 00:38 Introductions 1:13 Market Update 6:10 Hyperliquid Hype 17:27 RWAs & Equities 25:24 Bitcoin Vegas & Scaling 34:48 Dripster & New Markets 45:40 NFT Derivatives 48:52 Helium Growth 51:03 Conclusion Hosted by Matthew Nay of Messari Follow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCrypto Follow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415e Follow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979 ____ This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Ask Messari Copilot: Can a full-stack, centralized-style experience coexist with crypto’s ethos of decentralization? See Copilot's Response: https://messari.io/copilot/share/centralization-vs-decentralization-5b85d971-6184-4512-9110-1598a3900bb8 Kain Warwick breaks down how Infinex is rewriting the rules of crypto UX. From building its own wallet and signing infrastructure to full-stack app architecture, Infinex is ditching the dApp playbook to offer users a seamless, centralized-like experience—without sacrificing custody. If you're curious about the future of crypto applications and the battle to onboard the next wave of users, this one’s for you. 00:42 Introductions 1:05 Infinex Vision 4:13 UX in Crypto 5:45 User Growth 8:12 How Infinex Works 19:05 Scaling Infinex 23:15 Competition 31:42 Updates & Perception 38:46 Kaito Plans 42:15 Conclusion Hosted by Kinji Steimetz and Dylan Bane of Messari Follow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCrypto Follow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415e Follow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979 ____ This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

What does it really take to launch a token in 2025? The Enterprise team dives into the rise of Launchcoin and the emergence of Internet Capital Markets—an onchain movement redefining how tokens are created, distributed, and valued. From memecoin mechanics to institutional implications, this episode dissects the thesis and traction behind tokenized everything on Solana. 💥 We also debate how to value L1s: → Is REV (Revenue) the most grounded valuation metric? → How do monetary premiums, economic security, and execution narratives shape prices? → Are current valuations justifiable—or wildly overblown?Plus, we touch on: - The Coinbase S&P 500 inclusion - BTC breaking 6 figures - Hyperliquid’s growth dilemma - Dylan’s DePIN Valuations report (featuring DRNs vs. PRNs) - What we’re doing onchain—from Tama.fun to HyperEVM farming 💡 Ask Messari Copilot: How might tokenization tools like Launchcoin evolve to enable real equity, revenue sharing, or governance rights—and what regulatory or technical hurdles stand in the way? ✨ See Copilot's Response: https://messari.io/copilot/share/tokenization-s-future-equity-revenue-and-governance-d63e860a-1b2e-49da-8f64-f6ea5ecd3fe6 00:39 Introductions 1:13 Market Update 7:12 Coinbase in S&P 11:55 Analyst Forecast 13:27 How to Value L1s 36:09 IPO Multiples 38:24 Internet Capital Markets 46:19 Hyperliquid & Bear Case 59:52 On-Chain Stuff 1:11:44 Conclusion Hosted by Matthew Nay of Messari Follow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCrypto Follow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415e Follow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979 ____ This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

We're back with Episode 4 of Shoot the Sh*t Fully Diluted Podcast, where the Messari Enterprise team dives deep into what’s fueling crypto’s recent momentum. Join Matthew Nay and the Enterprise team (Sunny Shi, Kinji Steimetz, Andrew Dyer, Chris Davis & Dylan Bane) as they shoot the sh*t about: 🔹 Macro trends: BTC’s outperformance, S&P's rally, and tariff drama between the US and China. 🔹 AI subnets & decentralized training: BitTensor’s shoots, gradients, and more. 🔹 Ethereum’s L1 scaling push: Is this the turnaround moment for ETH? 🔹 Stablecoin meta: Mastercard x Circle, Ripple’s rumored bid for Circle, and more. 🔹 Hyperliquid flywheel: HIP3, staking incentives, and why it might be the next top-10 protocol. 🔹 Onchain activity check-in: Launchpad wars, NFT grinds, and Treeverse MMOs. This one’s jam-packed. Whether you’re macro-curious, AI-obsessed, or just tracking new alt metas—there’s alpha for everyone. 💡 Ask Messari Copilot: What would it take for Ethereum L1 to recapture DeFi mindshare from L2s and alt L1s—performance, incentives, or something entirely different? ✨ See Copilot's Response: https://messari.io/copilot/share/ethereum-l1-defi-comeback-bebd6c1a-a97f-49d2-98c4-136ca02b558c 00:44 Introductions 1:10 Market Sentiment 15:48 Ethereum Foundation 25:11 AI Adoption 36:57 DePIN Projects 39:45 Energy & Crypto 41:31 Crypto Payments 56:15 EVM Innovations 1:05:10 On-Chain Projects 1:12:08 Conclusion Hosted by Matthew Nay of Messari Follow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCrypto Follow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415e Follow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979 ____ This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

What’s really holding crypto back? It’s not infrastructure—it’s product. In this episode of Fully Diluted, Hivemapper CEO Ariel Seidman joins Messari’s Dylan Bane to unpack the deep infrastructure powering Hivemapper’s decentralized global map—and why real utility, not hype, is the key to crypto’s next chapter. 0:50 Introductions 4:02 HiveMapper Intro 12:13 Market Demand 18:55 Token Model 29:20 Regulation & Adoptio 36:05 Crypto Culture 38:56 App Layer & Roadmap 46:04 Conclusion Hosted by Dylan Bane of Messari Follow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCrypto Follow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415e Follow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979 ____ This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.