In this episode, we’re joined by Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation, to discuss Ethereum’s evolving culture, and product focus. We also dive into Ethereum’s DeFi and RWA dominance, scaling the L1, real-time proving breakthroughs, and Ethereum’s long-term vision.Thanks for tuning in!

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Resources

Real-Time Ethereum Proving is here: https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1924845712921264562

Justin Drake on Real-Time Proving: https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1925306484281553262

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Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information. 

Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks 

Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding. 

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Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.

Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. 

To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast

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Citrea is the first zero-knowledge rollup to enhance the capabilities of Bitcoin blockspace and enable Bitcoin applications (₿apps). Citrea is optimistically verified by Bitcoin, offering the most Bitcoin-secured and native way to extend BTC’s utility to DeFi. 

Learn more about Citrea: https://citrea.xyz/?utm_source=bellcurve&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=website_promo 

Follow Citrea on X/Twitter for the latest on its journey to mainnet: https://x.com/citrea_xyz

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:10) Getting Started at the Ethereum Foundation

(6:16) Culture of the Ethereum Foundation

(13:30) Ads (Arkham & Marinade)

(14:10) Should Ethereum Mimic Bitcoin?

(33:21) Ads (Arkham & Marinade)

(34:41) Ethereum’s Lead in DeFi and RWAs

(42:12) Real-Time Proving

(50:53) Citrea Ad

(51:29) Scaling the L1

(53:17) The Fusaka Upgrade

(56:17) Will Circle Be Acquired?

(1:03:50) What is Tomasz Excited About?

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.