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Welcome to The Chopping Block \u2013 where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news and with special guest Aevo's Co-Founder - Julian Koh. This episode zeroes in on the latest buzz around the Jupiter ($JUP) airdrop: What's the real story behind Jupiter\u2019s valuation and controversy? We peel back the layers of Jupiter's token strategy and its impact on market dynamics. The dialogue then shifts to the innovative approaches of Aevo (formerly Ribbon Finance) in pre-launch derivatives and the burgeoning trend of airdrop farming: How are Airdrop strategies altering the landscape of token valuation and investor behavior? The debate intensifies as we tackle the contentious battle between points systems and traditional airdrops: Are points a revolutionary engagement tool or a complex web of incentives? With the resurgence of ICOs and the strategic pivot of Ribbon Finance, we explore the implications of rebrands on the crypto ecosystem. Join us for an in-depth exploration of these critical topics and their profound impact on the world of cryptocurrency.\n\nListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.\n\nShow Highlights\n\U0001f539 Jupiter Airdrop Deep Dive: Unraveling the complexities and controversies behind the Jupiter ($JUP) airdrop.\n\U0001f539 Valuation Variance: Examining the fluctuations in Jupiter token valuation and their market repercussions.\n\U0001f539 Community Engagement: Evaluating the effectiveness of @weremeow's live streams in shaping community perceptions.\n\U0001f539 Airdrop Discontent: Analyzing the liquidity dynamics and user dissatisfaction stemming from airdrop strategies.\n\U0001f539 Innovations in Derivatives: Exploring Aevo's unique approach to pre-launch derivatives in the DeFi space.\n\U0001f539 The Airdrop Farmer's Dilemma: Discussing the strategies used by airdrop farmers to hedge against price volatility.\n\U0001f539 Points vs. Airdrops Debate: Delving into the pros and cons of points systems compared to traditional airdrop mechanisms.\n\U0001f539 Rebranding Strategies: Assessing the impact of token rebrands, with a focus on Ribbon Finance's evolution.\n\U0001f539 Pre-IPO Markets and Crypto: Drawing parallels between traditional pre-IPO conversion markets and crypto points systems.\n\U0001f539 The Uncertainty Factor: Considering how the allure of uncertainty influences engagement and investment in crypto.\n\U0001f539 Protocol Dynamics: Investigating the effects of airdrop farmers on the health and engagement of blockchain protocols.\n\U0001f539 ICO Resurgence: Discussing the potential comeback of Initial Coin Offerings and their role in the crypto funding landscape.\n\U0001f539 Stress Testing with Points: Highlighting innovative uses of points for protocol stress testing like Eigenlayer.\n\U0001f539 Referral Systems in Crypto: Analyzing the impact of referral-based points systems on protocol engagement and growth.\n\n\nHosts\n\u2b50\ufe0fHaseeb Qureshi, Managing partner at Dragonfly\xa0\n\u2b50\ufe0fTom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly\xa0\n\u2b50\ufe0fTarun Chitra, Managing Partner at Robot Ventures\n\nGuest\n\u2b50\ufe0f Julian Koh, Aevo's Co-Founder\n\nDisclosures\nLinks\n\nJupiter LFG Launchpad Blog Article - https://station.jup.ag/blog/jupiter-lfg-launchpad\xa0\n\nBlockworks: \u201cJupiter airdrop draws criticism, but support remains strong\u201d - https://blockworks.co/news/jupiter-airdrop-draws-criticism\xa0\n\nProposal: \u201cMerge Ribbon Finance into Aevo\u201d - https://gov.ribbon.finance/t/rgp-33-merge-ribbon-finance-into-aevo/709\xa0\n\nWeremeow\u2019s Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/weremeow\xa0\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices