Uneasy Money: Hyperliquid's Dilemma After 10/10: Protect Itself or Its Users? - Ep. 954 | Unchained

In this episode of Uneasy Money, Kain Warwick, Luca Netz, and Taylor Monahan discuss recent trends in the crypto space, including the resurgence of ICOs and their potential benefits and drawbacks, using examples like MegaEth, Monad, and Aztec. They delve into the history of ICOs, highlighting the EOS ICO and Gnosis, and explore the differences between ICOs and airdrops, referencing Luca's experience with the Pengu token. The conversation shifts to Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, and the controversy surrounding its liquidation policies, with the hosts analyzing the perspectives of both traders and the exchange's founder. Finally, they examine Multicoin's investment in Ethena (ENA), a project tokenizing the basis trade, and discuss the potential risks and black swan scenarios associated with ENA and similar stablecoin projects.

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Uneasy Money: Hyperliquid's Dilemma After 10/10: Protect Itself or Its Users? - Ep. 954

Unchained

Introduction to Unchained OnAir and the Return of ICOs

Perspectives on the ICO Meta and the EOS Example

Modern ICOs vs. Airdrops and Luca's Pengu Token

Structuring ICOs for Long-Term Success and the Importance of Community

Hyperliquid, Trader Sentiment, and the 1010 Liquidation Event

Hyperliquid's Design Choices and the Debate Over Liquidation Efficiency

Multicoin's Investment in ENA and a Discussion of Their Investment Strategy

Risks Associated with Ethena (ENA) and Closing Remarks

Uneasy Money: Hyperliquid's Dilemma After 10/10: Protect Itself or Its Users? - Ep. 954

Unchained

00:00Introduction to Unchained OnAir and the Return of ICOs

Introduction to Unchained OnAir and the Return of ICOs

04:29Perspectives on the ICO Meta and the EOS Example

Perspectives on the ICO Meta and the EOS Example

14:15Modern ICOs vs. Airdrops and Luca's Pengu Token

Modern ICOs vs. Airdrops and Luca's Pengu Token

21:30Structuring ICOs for Long-Term Success and the Importance of Community

Structuring ICOs for Long-Term Success and the Importance of Community

32:46Hyperliquid, Trader Sentiment, and the 1010 Liquidation Event

Hyperliquid, Trader Sentiment, and the 1010 Liquidation Event

45:09Hyperliquid's Design Choices and the Debate Over Liquidation Efficiency

Hyperliquid's Design Choices and the Debate Over Liquidation Efficiency

55:56Multicoin's Investment in ENA and a Discussion of Their Investment Strategy

Multicoin's Investment in ENA and a Discussion of Their Investment Strategy

1:07:39Risks Associated with Ethena (ENA) and Closing Remarks

Risks Associated with Ethena (ENA) and Closing Remarks