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Research Analyst @CryptoRick98 sits down with KF, co-founder of edgeX, to break down the State of edgeX Q4 2025 report. The conversation covers edgeX's explosive growth in TVL, perp trading volume, and fees — all achieved amid one of the most volatile quarters in crypto history.
KF also discusses edgeX's upcoming TGE, the Circle Ventures investment and native USDC integration, RWA perps now making up 20-30% of total volume, the Maru community token, and the team's long-term vision for an AI agent trading economy.

-Introduction: 0:00
-Platform Growth: 0:36
-October 10 Market Event: 2:50
-Trading Volume: 5:31
-Fees & Treasury: 7:39
-DEX Competition: 9:52
-Product Expansion: 12:38
-Partnerships & Future: 19:17

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This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

In episode 21 of Messari's Fully Diluted, Alex Beaudry is joined by analysts Hayden Booms, Dillon Shirley, and Qorban Ferrell to break down the most important moves happening across DeFi, derivatives, and on-chain AI. The team dives deep into Hyperliquid's HIP3 markets, Uniswap's fee switch expansion to L2s, and the rising Venice AI (VVV) controversy.Dylan brings real volume data showing that Hyperliquid's HIP3 markets — led by TradeXYZ's equity and commodity perps — have become a legitimate venue for weekend price discovery, with Bloomberg now paying attention and 90% of weekend directional trades proving correct. The team debates whether pre-IPO HIP3 markets can compete with Polymarket, and what revenue sharing or synthetic ownership mechanics would need to look like to drive meaningful volume.0:33 - Introductions1:42 - HIP-3 Market Overview11:54 - Uniswap Proposal14:38 - UNI Token Impact16:19 - DEX Competition22:22 - Venice Project & AI Privacy35:59 - On-Chain Activity39:44 - ConclusionFollow Messari on Twitter: https://x.com/MessariCrypto Follow Fully Diluted on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpw...Follow Fully Diluted on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...____This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.

Conor Moore, co-founder and COO of USD.AI, joins Messari's Fully Diluted podcast to discuss the emerging on-chain credit market for GPU-backed loans. USD.AI provides financing for neoclouds and AI infrastructure companies, competing directly with traditional banks and private credit funds.

The protocol has successfully originated loans backed by NVIDIA GPUs including H100s and H200s. The episode explores how USD.AI differentiated itself by focusing specifically on GPU assets rather than generalized RWA lending.

Hosted by Dylan Bane

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The Messari team analyzes prediction markets after the Super Bowl drove record volumes across Kalshi and Polymarket. With $6.2 billion in weekly volume split between sports betting and political markets, the question is whether this represents a local top or sustainable growth. Will prediction markets scale to entertainment, culture, and long-tail markets, or is volume topping out? The discussion covers regulatory advantages, UX challenges, and whether Robin Hood and Coinbase building their own platforms will threaten Kalshi and Polymarket's market share. From permissionless markets to derivatives on prediction outcomes, this episode explores the full spectrum of opportunities and risks.0:35 - Introductions1:41 - Growth of Prediction Markets2:45 - New Market Opportunities5:36 - Long-Tail Markets21:10 - Crypto vs Traditional Platforms31:17 - Perps & Advanced Products33:26 - Attention Markets45:46 - ConclusionHosted by Matthew NayFollow Messari on Twitter: https://x.com/MessariCryptoFollow Fully Diluted on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpw...Follow Fully Diluted on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...____This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.#Polymarket #cryptopodcast #kalshi

Dylan Bane sits down with Anirudh from Robot Ventures to discuss a provocative thesis: stablecoin issuers could become the marginal buyers of US debt, helping finance the explosive growth of AI infrastructure.Anirudh explains how Tether and Circle have already become the 15th largest holders of US Treasuries, and why this matters for both crypto and American competitiveness. The conversation explores how on-chain capital markets could unlock trillions in AI CapEx that traditional finance can't provide.Beyond just AI financing, the discussion spans auto-formalization in mathematics, the future of DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure), and why composable on-chain assets will reshape global capital markets. Anirudh shares insights on what's working in crypto venture today, from prediction markets like Polymarket to bandwidth networks like Dawn.They debate whether central banks will eventually hold stablecoins, how agents will transform capital allocation, and why the supply chain for AI spans 80,000 companies worldwide.Introductions - 0:00VC Market Today - 1:32Stablecoins & CapEx - 10:07On-Chain Finance Future - 24:47DePIN/Infra Outlook - 30:52Founder Advice - 39:39How to Join - 42:49Conclusion - 43:09Hosted by Dylan BaneFollow Messari on Twitter: https://x.com/MessariCryptoFollow Fully Diluted on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uG5qpwFg67zTt0VQRTaZ7?nd=1&dlsi=ba41bca8012548dfFollow Fully Diluted on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messaris-unqualified-opinions/id1455666979____This episode and its contents do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Messari, Inc. Hosts and guests may hold cryptocurrencies discussed in this content. This content is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as investment advice. You should conduct your own research, and consult an independent financial, tax, or legal advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing contained in this content is a recommendation or suggestion, directly or indirectly, to buy, sell, make, or hold any investment, loan, commodity, or security, or to undertake any investment or trading strategy with respect to any investment, loan, commodity, security, or any issuer. This content should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security or commodity. Messari does not guarantee the sequence, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided in this content.#cryptopodcast #stablecoins #AI