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Weekly Roundup 04/24/26 (Finding Satoshi, KelpDAO retrospective, Insider weather betting, Coinbase's Quantum report) (EP.716)

This episode digs into crypto's security crossroads—post‑quantum upgrades, DeFi exploits, legal fallout from Sam Bankman‑Fried, and shifting market activity.

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Can DeFi Bounce Back? | Sam MacPherson & monetsupply

Real-time postmortem of massive bridge hacks: forged LayerZero messages, weak custody, and unclear loss rules exposed systemic DeFi risks — and practical fixes to prevent the next crisis.

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DEX in the City: KelpDAO vs. LayerZero: Who Is Liable When a DeFi Protocol Is Hacked?

DeFi faces an inflection: rising exploits and unclear liability force the industry to choose safety, accountability, and programmable payments for AI agents.

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Bitcoin's Most Dangerous Rally is Happening Right Now! | Truth Block

This episode ties Bitcoin’s market surge to national-security adoption, dollar-preserving regulation, and social decay—urging technical sovereignty and local community rebuilding.

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Mike Dudas: The State of Digital Asset Investing in 2026 (What’s Changed)

Venture capital re-enters crypto as stablecoins, on-chain credit, and upcoming IPOs reshape liquidity, risk, and product design—what founders and investors should watch.

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S17 E20: Talking Privacy with Amir Taaki, Harry Halpin & Christopher Cialone

A deep dive into the politics and practice of privacy: legal attacks on builders, practical defenses, and a call to build resilient, decentralized tools and communities.

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Should Arbitrum Have Frozen North Korea's Funds? Griff Green vs. Gabe Shapiro

A heated debate over Arbitrum’s Security Council freezing stolen funds pits depositor protection against code-is-law purists — demanding clearer rules, transparency, and accountability.

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