Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…

Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering the underlying mechanics of the bitcoin protocol, its ongoing development and funding, and real-world applications of the technology.

00:00 - Market Breakthroughs: Gold and Bitcoin Surge 02:55 - The Debasement Trade: Shifting Sentiments in Finance 05:43 - Institutional Adoption: The Role of TradFi in Digital Assets 08:51 - Galaxy One Launch: Bridging TradFi and Crypto 11:43 - Yield Products: Evaluating Risks and Opportunities 14:54 - The Future of Financial Metrics: Nominal vs. Real Returns 17:55 - The Wild West of Finance: Embracing Change 20:39 - Bridging the Gap: Crypto Services for TradFi 23:53 - Incumbents Entering Crypto: Walmart and Stripe's Moves 39:51 - The Future of Stablecoins 43:50 - Interoperability and User Experience in Finance 45:33 - Walmart's Role in Financial Inclusion 48:10 - Risks of Stablecoins and Financial Systems 49:44 - The Evolving Landscape of Stablecoin Competition 53:23 - Credit Market Risks and Financial Distortions 01:03:18 - AI's Impact on Venture Capital and Market Dynamics