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Interest rate derivatives are perhaps the most underdeveloped and underexplored area in all of crypto. Interest rate projects have struggled mightily to attract liquidity, and seemed forgotten about towards the end of 2022.

This week on Bull vs. Bear, Kevin's away, but the show goes on as our bear, Jason, takes the spotlight. We're focusing on the trader's perspective, delving into how they analyze and strategize for different market scenarios. Brian will be probing Jason's insights on manoeuvring through crab, bull, and bear markets, and the tactics suitable for various market participants. Tune in for a unique look into the world of trading.

Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) enable users to swap ETH in return for a derivative token that represents staked ETH. LSDs let users bypass the frictions of staking ETH: (i) the technical know-how of running a validator, and (ii) the 32 ETH requirement (nearly $60,000 at today’s prices).

Understand Bitcoin through the lens of the (potential) fall of the US dollar and how it measures up against commodities like gold.

Crypto derivatives refer to financial contracts, such as futures and options, that derive their value from underlying assets like BTC and ETH. These contracts enable traders to speculate on or hedge their positions without having to purchase the underlying assets.

Welcome to our monthly coverage of NFTs and the metaverse. This month: Pudgy Penguins raises $9M in Seed funding, led by 1kx, as they look to expand their IP beyond static images. Nike’s .SWOOSH platform readies its genesis collection, Our Force 1, for sale. We highlight the ongoing BRC-20 token craze on the Bitcoin network, including infrastructure developments and traction metrics.

Level Finance is an oracle-based margin and spot trading decentralized exchange (DEX) that emerged following the success of GMX. Its growth has been remarkable since launching in 2023, achieving volumes that rival its largest competitor (GMX).

Daily active addresses on Uniswap are spiking to levels not seen since May 2021. Why is this? Well, one of the main reasons is meme tokens, of course. The current rally’s poster boy, PEPE, has rallied nearly 100,000% over the past month to hit a peak market cap of nearly $2B. 

Imagine, for a moment, a world where crisis, conflict, and war run rampant. A world of failed institutions, corporate cynicism, and individual greed. A world where the past is brighter than the future. This may just sound like a bad dream, but for many people, and perhaps even for you, it’s no fantasy. It’s reality.

As the CEX landscape continues to be uncertain for traders, the importance of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) cannot be overstated. In this exclusive episode, Jordan delves into the world of decentralized perpetual exchanges, providing an in-depth analysis of GMX, Synthetix, dYdX, and Gains Network. Discover each platform's unique features, tokenomics, and growth potential as we dissect the opportunities and challenges these DEXs face.

How are we already one-third of the way through 2023? Well, as a wise man once said: “Time flies when the market is intent upon separating you from your capital.” – Jason Pagoulatos

Leverage is a double-edged sword, and is frequently misunderstood in the realm of crypto trading. While it can act as a profit multiplier for disciplined traders, it simultaneously serves as the harbinger of liquidation emails for those who do not respect it.