04 Jul 2025
1h 14m

Why Arbitrum Won Over Robinhood + A $59 Million Polymarket Controversy - Ep. 863

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Unchained

Laura Shin hosts a doubleheader episode of Unchained, featuring interviews with Steven Goldfeder of Offchain Labs and Calvin Hamilton, a better on Polymarket. Goldfeder discusses Robinhood's launch of perpetual swaps, tokenized stocks, and its own chain using Arbitrum tech, highlighting the deciding factors behind Robinhood's choice, the customization options offered by Arbitrum Orbit, and the advantages of Arbitrum Stylus. He also touches on MEV control, tokenized stock offerings, and the potential for solving liquidity fragmentation issues in DeFi. The second interview explores a $59 million controversy on Polymarket regarding whether Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky wore a suit by the end of June, delving into the nuances of the dispute, the role of UMA voters, and the implications for the integrity of Polymarket.

Outlines

Part 1: Robinhood & Arbitrum Integration

Part 2: Polymarket Controversy

Part 3: Conclusion

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