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0xResearch

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0xResearch is the show for those who want to step up their game and think like a crypto analyst. We bring on crypto's best to uncover the latest research, explore protocol developments and identify new narratives. We are full-time crypto analysts who read white papers, governance forums and research pieces for fun (normal, right?). Join us as we combine crypto's top talent with our countless hours of research to create the best content in the space.
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Proof-of-PR

Kelley Weaver: Blockchain, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency podcaster

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About Proof-of-PR: Your passport to the world of public relations and communications strategy for Bitcoin and Web3. An inside look into the future of finance, technology, and entrepreneurship from those driving innovation in the space. Join us as we learn how they generate headlines, cut through the noise and grow their brand awareness through media placements, press mentions and thought leadership. These are the stories behind their success. This --- is Proof-of-PR.
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In this episode, Joshua and Roee from Aori joined us to discuss limit orders as intents, Aori’s based architecture, and onboarding and incentivising solvers. Additionally, they compared limit orders as intents and AMMs. Finally, Joshua laid out the end goal of Aori. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purpose…
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In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts asked themselves, can TON survive? After Pavel Durov’s arrest, what’s their best path forward? They also discussed MakerDAOs rebrand to Sky and how previous rebrands in crypto have worked out. Additionally, they debated whether or not Ethereum L2s are parasitic. Finally, they speculated on when, if …
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In this episode, we’re joined by Ted, the Co-founder of Dill! We discussed their various design choices, why they started building Dill in the first place, and how they plan to realize the full vision of Danksharding. Additionally, we unpacked their onboarding strategy, and their place within the current data availability landscape. Finally, Ted ga…
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In this episode, Noah and Felipe from Theia joined us to discuss their perspective on liquid and private token markets, how they reconcile fundamentals and valuations, and their thoughts on malicious MEV. Additionally, we cover how they view activist investing in crypto. Finally, we dive into token design. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember …
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In this episode, Boccaccio is joined by Kez and Tolks to discuss the current state of the market, focusing on the summer slump in meme coins and the broader implications for fundamentals. They analyze the controversy surrounding PumpFun and the concept of "extraction". The conversation then shifts to the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket a…
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In this episode, our Blockworks Research Analysts discuss Drift’s new prediction market on Solana, how to differentiate decentralized social apps, and the various business models used by social media companies. Additionally, they make the argument that the Modular Thesis has died. Finally, they dive into the idea that Ethereum should compete with i…
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In this episode, we dive deep into GRASS, a revolutionary decentralized network for web scraping and data collection. Andrej, from GRASS, explains how their platform is democratizing access to web data for AI development. We explore the technical aspects of the GRASS network, its innovative approach to data collection, and its potential impact on t…
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In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts jump into the trenches! They discuss recent Ethereum ETF flows, future bullish catalysts on the horizon for Celestia, and the various ways MEV is being captured. Additionally, they discuss Ethereum L2 token distribution methods and how they might improve. Finally, they dive into the Pump Fun war zon…
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In today's episode we dive deep into the unforeseen challenges that have emerged in the multichain landscape. Joined by the founders of Initia, Stan and Zon, we explore the complexities of crosschain interactions, liquidity fragmentation, and user experience hurdles that have hindered the promise of a truly interconnected blockchain ecosystem. The …
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In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts try to navigate the crypto carnage. They discuss Coinbase’s recent earnings report, and potential solutions for a crypto index. Additionally, they cover the dominance of stablecoin provider business models, how to potentially gain exposure to these businesses, and whether or not PayPal can compete with …
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In this episode, Uma Roy, Co-founder and CEO of Succinct Labs, joined us to dive into the world of zkVMs! We cover Succinct’s Prover Network & SP1, why zkVMs are needed, and the importance of being open source. Additionally, we speculate on whether or not all rollups will eventually become zkRollups. Finally, we discuss Succinct’s go-to-market stra…
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In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts discuss what’s happening in DeFi today. They cover the recent success of Kamino Finance, Jito’s restaking announcement, and the recent AAVE Governance proposals. Additionally, they talk about PayPal’s entrance into the DeFi space with their PYUSD stablecoin. Finally, they unpack the recent Compound Fina…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Trevor and Jason from Parcl to discuss their journey so far. We dive into the original inspiration for Parcl, real estate adoption onchain, and potential expansion beyond real estate. Additionally, we talk about improving the quality of real estate data, and PRCL token utility. Finally, we hear about what it was lik…
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In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts discuss the surge in Polymarket activity, and speculate on how good its product market fit really is. Additionally, they dive into the Ethereum ETF launch, the implications of TradFi adoption in crypto, and the effects it will have going forward. Finally, they talk about the growing Base ecosystem, and …
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In this episode, we’re joined by Matti and Rapolas from Zee Prime Capital to discuss the evolution of SocialFi, the current state of the crypto markets, and some of the innovative projects they are backing. They dive into the importance of adaptability in venture markets, how culture arises onchain, and explore crypto’s identity crisis. Finally, th…
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In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts discuss Trump’s potential impact on the crypto markets, single asset vs bundled spot ETFs, and recent developments in the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Additionally, they explore the role of Maker in the DeFi space and its business fundamentals. Finally, they dive into the significance of LSTs in the market to…
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In this episode, Boccaccio and EffortCapital are joined by Jehan from Informal Systems. They dive into the unique aspects of Cosmos, including its history, and the evolution of its ecosystem. They also discuss the pros and cons of appchains versus rollups, and the work being done to improve the appchain deployment process. Finally, Jehan shares his…
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In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts discuss recent market movements, the AI x Crypto crossover, and the problem with narrative trading. The conversation also covers Germany’s Bitcoin sales, Mt. Gox distributions, and the implications of FTX repayments. Finally, they speculate on whether or not Blast has been left for dead. Thanks for tuni…
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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Asylum Ventures Investor Jon Wu joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss all things investing, marketing, and thought leadership on X! They cover how to shift your marketing strategies as market sentiment changes, the impor…
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In this episode, Terry and Ren from Eclipse joined us to discuss how they are building Ethereum’s first SVM L2. We covered why they chose to bring the SVM to Ethereum, design decisions made along the way, and how they plan to onboard developers. Finally, we dive into sequencer design, and the future of rollups. Thanks for tuning in! As always, reme…
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In this episode, the Blockworks Research Team covers the potential impact of the upcoming Ethereum ETFs, the likelihood of a Solana ETF getting approved, and how the NFT meta has evolved. Additionally, they dive into the bull and bear cases for Celestia going forward. Finally, they discuss the recent Blockworks Research report on TON. Thanks for tu…
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In this episode, our hosts are joined by Alena, Ecosystem Lead at TON, to discuss how “Mini Apps” are helping drive mass adoption. We cover Mini Apps, the similarities and differences between Telegram and WeChat, and TON’s strategy for onboarding new developers. Finally, we dive into TON’s systems architecture, and what the TON Foundation has in st…
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In this episode, Natalie from Bain Capital Crypto and Ben from Seed Club join us to discuss consumer applications in crypto. We dive into Seed Club’s recent Demo Day, viewing consumer crypto from an investor’s perspective, and the current state of crypto gaming. Additionally, we cover ongoing experiments with crypto social apps, and the NFT market …
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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Aztec Protocol CMO Claire Kart joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss her journey from fintech to web3 marketing, how traditional marketing differs from web3, her efforts in harnessing the power of community to drive resu…
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In this episode, Aerodrome and Velodrome contributors, Ace and Alex, join us to discuss how Aerodrome and Velodrome are redefining the DEX model. They explain how the “MetaDEX” works, the flywheel it creates for users, and how they have helped shape the L2 landscape. Additionally, we talk about their Superchain vision, and why they chose to focus t…
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In this episode, the Blockworks Research Team dives into an age old question: where are the users? They discuss applications on Solana, real world use cases on Near, and competition among data availability layers. Finally, they speak on why infrastructure continues to dominate the industry, and what it will take for gaming in crypto to gain tractio…
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In this episode, Jeff Yan, Co-founder of Hyperliquid, joins to discuss Hyperliquid’s journey and growth thus far. He provides insights into how they developed the HyperBFT consensus algorithm, Hyperliquid’s Vault System, and their plans to decentralize the Hyperliquid L1. Jeff also gives his thoughts on competing with Centralized Exchanges, and wha…
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In this episode, Tolks from PageOne and Kez from Parsec join to discuss their thoughts on the current market environment. Our guests dive into the polarizing subject of celebrity token launches, how Telegram’s blockchain ecosystem flew under the radar, and more. They unpack the Bitcoin ETF flows, the upcoming Ethereum ETF, AI Agents, Memecoins and …
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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Award-winning journalist, author, Co-Founder of Opening Bell Daily, and Founder of Journalists Club Phil Rosen joins Melrose PR COO Kili Wall this week to discuss his transition out of Business Insider, the inspiration behind Opening Bell…
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In this special analyst round table episode, Aryan and Matt of CMT Digital dive deep into DeFi in 2024. Topics discussed include the emergence of restaking protocols, the challenges of toxic order flow, and the shifting dynamics of crypto valuations and incentives. The conversation also explores the potential of intent-based execution, the economic…
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In this episode, the 0xResearch team dives into the world of Solana DeFi, exploring the potential of undervalued tokens and discussing the disconnect between quality products and token valuations. The conversation also covers Polymarket's impressive growth, Arbitrum's controversial $250M gaming fund, and the risks exposed by Linnea's recent sequenc…
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In this episode, Keone from Monad and Zon from Initia to discuss the spectrum between modular and integrated blockchain designs. They explore the tradeoffs in decentralization, performance and scalability between the two approaches. They explore AppChains, rollups, composability challenges in modular systems, EVM compatibility, and when to scale bl…
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In this episode, Zhuoxun Yin, COO of Magic Eden, joins to discuss the evolving NFT landscape and their journey across multiple blockchains. He shares insights into the challenges of building NFT marketplaces on different chains, Magic Eden's multi-chain expansion strategy, and their new cross-chain wallet. Zhuoxun also offers his perspective on NFT…
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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. The Defiant Founder + CEO Camila Russo joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss her journey from reporting at Bloomberg to founding The Defiant, the inspiration behind her book ‘The Infinite Machine’, the types of guests an…
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In this episode, Founder Sreeram Kannan unpacks the present and future of EigenLayer. He dives into novel concepts like intersubjectivity, attributable security, and forkable tokens that underpin Eigenlayer's unique approach to enabling trust and security for decentralized protocols. Sreeram explains the EigenLayer economy of stakers, operators and…
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In this special analyst round table episode, Boccaccio is joined by the Page One crew - Boffin, Tervo, and Tolks - to discuss the evolving landscape of NFTs, tokenization, and memecoins. The conversation starts with the rise of fantasy sports-like games in the crypto space, such as Fantasy Top, and how they compare to traditional NFTs in terms of e…
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In this week's interview Hasu from Flashbots and Vasiliy from Lido DAO discuss the current state of Ethereum's issuance and staking dynamics post-merge. They explore the potential impact of institutional demand, solo staking, and restaking on the validator set and issuance policy. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of liquid staking…
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In this episode, the research crew dives into the recent launch of VanEck's meme coin index, the state of consumer crypto adoption, and the controversy surrounding key opinion leader (KOL) investment rounds. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by AMMs in the form of loss versus rebalancing (LVR), and how this issue compares to imp…
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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Co-Founder and Editor in Chief at Decential Media Matt Leising joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to chat through his journey from Bloomberg to founding his own media company Decential Media, how Web3 tech is disrupting the ente…
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In this week's interview Matt and Billy from Intuition discuss their vision for a decentralized identity protocol that aims to revolutionize how data is managed and monetized on the internet. They delve into the importance of credible neutrality in knowledge graphs, the four pillars of incentives that drive user participation, and how Intuition's m…
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In this episode, the analysts take a deep dive into Fantasy Top and FriendTech. They explore Fantasy Top's unique approach to speculating on crypto influencers' social media engagement and discuss the implications of separating the influencer from the token. The conversation then shifts to FriendTech's bumpy token launch and the challenges faced du…
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In this week's interview we are joined by Luca, CEO & Co-Founder of M^0 Labs to discuss their new crypto dollar product called M. Luca shares insights into the M minting and redemption process, the unique two-token governance system employed by M0, and his long-term vision for the protocol. He also delves into the importance of governance in ensuri…
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In this episode, the analyst team discusses the venture capital backed tokens and low float token models. They unpack the challenges posed by low float token models and the potential risks they present to investors. The team examines the drama surrounding Io.net's GPU count and the importance of transparent communication in the crypto space. Additi…
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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. This week, Kelley Weaver, CEO at Melrose PR, sits down with DL News Asia Correspondent Callan Quinn to discuss reporting on the APAC landscape, how interviews differ in the West, trends she’s seeing across Asia, and much more! To stay up-…
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