{"podcast":{"title":"Bell Curve","slug":"bell-curve-5648950","podcast_index_feed_id":5648950,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/bellcurve","website_url":"https://blockworks.co/podcasts/bellcurve/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/55710820-1f1c-11ed-8cf8-df4510de1bcf/image/79566b517cc547d9349028f6eab6ac06.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Blockworks","episode_count":352,"summary":"Bell Curve breaks down the most important themes in crypto for people who, like us, are confined to the middle of the bell curve. Each season explores a different thesis that we'll test and refine through debate with crypto's best. If you're a crypto native, degen or investooor, this podcast is for you. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx","last_synced_at":"2026-06-06T02:20:17.736890+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bell-curve-5648950"},"episode":{"title":"Is Crypto Broken? | Roundup","slug":"is-crypto-broken-roundup","published_at":"2026-05-29T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bell-curve-5648950/is-crypto-broken-roundup","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bell-curve-5648950","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG5831866887.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG5831866887.mp3","summary":"This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss whether crypto's current slump reflects genuine stagnation or healthy maturation. They also unpack AI's near-term impact on DeFi security, the shifting VC fundraising bar, stablecoins reshaping crypto’s original thesis, and the US embracing onchain finance. Thanks for tuning in! Resources David Hoffman: Why I Sold My ETH: https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/2059371247163613489?s=20 OpenZeppelin Co-Founder on DeFi Security: https://x.com/maraoz/status/2059413451265441990?s=20 – Follow Myles: https://x.com/MylesOneil Follow Xavier: https://x.com/0xave Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH —- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:40) Outlook on Crypto (10:22) Stablecoins Hurt L1s (15:47) The VC Bar Has Been Raised (20:17) Where’s the Creativity? (26:06) Crypto Needs More Coinbases (32:33) Crypto’s Maturation Phase (45:36) Closing Comments —-- 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, Xavier, Myles, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.","meta_description":"This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss whether crypto's current slump reflects genuine stagnation or healthy maturation. They also unpack…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2859,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bell-curve-5648950/episodes/is-crypto-broken-roundup/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bell-curve-5648950/is-crypto-broken-roundup.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}