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The First Real Internet Capital Market? | Fully Diluted with Messari Research
💡 Ask Messari Copilot: Could tokenized equities will actually drive onchain adoption — or are onchain traders still too focused on memes and perps?✨ See Copilot's Response: https://messari.io/copilot/share/tokenized-equities-and-onchain-adoption-fc4adda4-549d-4657-a411-6272aea037edIn episode 6 of Shoot Sh*t the Pod, the Messari Enterprise team dives into:- Bitcoin Vegas highlights & growing political support for crypto- The evolution of Bitcoin scalability: OPCAT, BitVM, and BitcoinFi experiments- Hyperliquid’s transparency debate and the future of onchain perps- Real-world assets and tokenized equities coming to Solana- Dripster’s unique model merging AI, real-world manufacturing, and internet capital markets- Helium Mobile’s explosive growth and the Deepin sector heating upStay tuned for in-depth takes, healthy debates, and some hot alpha along the way. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!00:38 Introductions1:13 Market Update6:10 Hyperliquid Hype17:27 RWAs & Equities25:24 Bitcoin Vegas & Scaling34:48 Dripster & New Markets45:40 NFT Derivatives48:52 Helium Growth51:03 ConclusionHosted by Matthew Nay of MessariFollow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCryptoFollow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415eFollow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979____This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.
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Building the Binance of Onchain: Inside Infinex’s Bold UX Bet | Fully Diluted with Messari Research
Ask Messari Copilot: Can a full-stack, centralized-style experience coexist with crypto’s ethos of decentralization?See Copilot's Response: https://messari.io/copilot/share/centralization-vs-decentralization-5b85d971-6184-4512-9110-1598a3900bb8Kain Warwick breaks down how Infinex is rewriting the rules of crypto UX. From building its own wallet and signing infrastructure to full-stack app architecture, Infinex is ditching the dApp playbook to offer users a seamless, centralized-like experience—without sacrificing custody. If you're curious about the future of crypto applications and the battle to onboard the next wave of users, this one’s for you.00:42 Introductions1:05 Infinex Vision4:13 UX in Crypto5:45 User Growth8:12 How Infinex Works19:05 Scaling Infinex23:15 Competition31:42 Updates & Perception38:46 Kaito Plans42:15 ConclusionHosted by Kinji Steimetz and Dylan Bane of MessariFollow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCryptoFollow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415eFollow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979____This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.
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Tokenizing Everything: Are Internet Capital Markets Crypto’s Next Frontier? | Fully Diluted with Messari Research
What does it really take to launch a token in 2025? The Enterprise team dives into the rise of Launchcoin and the emergence of Internet Capital Markets—an onchain movement redefining how tokens are created, distributed, and valued. From memecoin mechanics to institutional implications, this episode dissects the thesis and traction behind tokenized everything on Solana.💥 We also debate how to value L1s:→ Is REV (Revenue) the most grounded valuation metric?→ How do monetary premiums, economic security, and execution narratives shape prices?→ Are current valuations justifiable—or wildly overblown?Plus, we touch on:- The Coinbase S&P 500 inclusion- BTC breaking 6 figures- Hyperliquid’s growth dilemma- Dylan’s DePIN Valuations report (featuring DRNs vs. PRNs)- What we’re doing onchain—from Tama.fun to HyperEVM farming💡 Ask Messari Copilot: How might tokenization tools like Launchcoin evolve to enable real equity, revenue sharing, or governance rights—and what regulatory or technical hurdles stand in the way?✨ See Copilot's Response: https://messari.io/copilot/share/tokenization-s-future-equity-revenue-and-governance-d63e860a-1b2e-49da-8f64-f6ea5ecd3fe600:39 Introductions1:13 Market Update7:12 Coinbase in S&P11:55 Analyst Forecast13:27 How to Value L1s36:09 IPO Multiples38:24 Internet Capital Markets46:19 Hyperliquid & Bear Case59:52 On-Chain Stuff1:11:44 ConclusionHosted by Matthew Nay of MessariFollow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCryptoFollow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415eFollow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979____This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.
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Are We Really Back? AI Subnets, BTC Surge & Stablecoin Wars | Fully Diluted with Messari Research
We're back with Episode 4 of Shoot the Sh*t Fully Diluted Podcast, where the Messari Enterprise team dives deep into what’s fueling crypto’s recent momentum.Join Matthew Nay and the Enterprise team (Sunny Shi, Kinji Steimetz, Andrew Dyer, Chris Davis & Dylan Bane) as they shoot the sh*t about:🔹 Macro trends: BTC’s outperformance, S&P's rally, and tariff drama between the US and China.🔹 AI subnets & decentralized training: BitTensor’s shoots, gradients, and more.🔹 Ethereum’s L1 scaling push: Is this the turnaround moment for ETH?🔹 Stablecoin meta: Mastercard x Circle, Ripple’s rumored bid for Circle, and more.🔹 Hyperliquid flywheel: HIP3, staking incentives, and why it might be the next top-10 protocol.🔹 Onchain activity check-in: Launchpad wars, NFT grinds, and Treeverse MMOs.This one’s jam-packed. Whether you’re macro-curious, AI-obsessed, or just tracking new alt metas—there’s alpha for everyone.💡 Ask Messari Copilot: What would it take for Ethereum L1 to recapture DeFi mindshare from L2s and alt L1s—performance, incentives, or something entirely different? ✨ See Copilot's Response: https://messari.io/copilot/share/ethereum-l1-defi-comeback-bebd6c1a-a97f-49d2-98c4-136ca02b558c 00:44 Introductions1:10 Market Sentiment15:48 Ethereum Foundation25:11 AI Adoption36:57 DePIN Projects39:45 Energy & Crypto41:31 Crypto Payments56:15 EVM Innovations1:05:10 On-Chain Projects1:12:08 ConclusionHosted by Matthew Nay of MessariFollow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCryptoFollow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415eFollow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979____This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.
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Building Real-World Utility: DePIN, AI, and Crypto’s Future | Fully Diluted with Messari Research
What’s really holding crypto back? It’s not infrastructure—it’s product.In this episode of Fully Diluted, Hivemapper CEO Ariel Seidman joins Messari’s Dylan Bane to unpack the deep infrastructure powering Hivemapper’s decentralized global map—and why real utility, not hype, is the key to crypto’s next chapter.0:50 Introductions4:02 HiveMapper Intro12:13 Market Demand18:55 Token Model29:20 Regulation & Adoptio36:05 Crypto Culture38:56 App Layer & Roadmap46:04 ConclusionHosted by Dylan Bane of MessariFollow Messari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessariCryptoFollow Unqualified Opinions on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?si=13163cbebe01415eFollow Unqualified Opinions on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979____This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.
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