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Welcome to The Chopping Block, where Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner dive into the crypto universe's hottest topics. In this episode, amidst the crypto bull market's fervor, the boys dissect the launch of Ethena and its repercussions, including a potential DeFi civil war spurred by integration disputes between MakerDAO and AAVE. The conversation then shifts to the broader implications of SBF's sentencing, exploring how this landmark legal decision could reshape the landscape of trust and regulation within the crypto community. Moreover, we tackle the ethical and operational dilemmas faced by Blast in response to a significant hack, debating the merits and risks of potential rollbacks and the preservation of user funds against the backdrop of decentralized ideals. As we navigate through these complex issues, we shed light on the dynamics between decentralization, regulation, and innovation, offering nuanced perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for crypto. Tune in for an insightful journey through the strategic battlegrounds and evolutions that are defining the future of blockchain technology.\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.\nShow Highlights\n\U0001f539 Analysis of Ethena's token launch impact on the crypto bull market and the crypto ecosystem\n\U0001f539Insight into the ongoing DeFi civil war triggered by MakerDAO's integration of Ethena, extending into Aave's strategic response and the broader DeFi ecosystem.\n\U0001f539Examination of SBF's sentencing, exploring its repercussions for crypto regulation, investor trust, and the legal landscape of the crypto industry.\n\U0001f539Evaluation of Blast's response to a significant security breach, debating the implications of potential rollbacks for DeFi security and user trust.\n\U0001f539Exploration of the balance between DeFi innovation, regulatory challenges, and the need for a stable legal framework to support crypto growth.\n\U0001f539Analysis of the crypto community's response to the DeFi civil war, SBF's sentencing, and security issues in decentralized finance platforms.\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\u2b50\ufe0fRobert Leshner, Founder of Compound\nDisclosures\nLinks\nMakerDAO Proposal: \u201cMorpho Spark DAI Vault Update\u201d - https://forum.makerdao.com/t/morpho-spark-dai-vault-update-1-april-2024/24006\xa0\n\nAAVE\u2019s Proposal: \u201cRisk Parameters for DAI Update\u201d\nhttps://governance.aave.com/t/arfc-risk-parameters-for-dai-update/17211\xa0\n\nBarbara Fried\u2019s SBF sentencing submission\nhttps://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.590939/gov.uscourts.nysd.590939.419.0_1.pdf\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices