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explore for yourself happy diving happy diving everyone

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welcome to money is freedom

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a podcast

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exploring how finance and freedom connect in our lives

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created from thoughtful research

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and narrated by Notebook LM AI

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this series brings you clear

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meaningful insights into finance and beyond

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welcome to episode 23

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where we dive into the exciting predictions

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for the crypto industry in 2025

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drawing insights from a 16 z crypto

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bit wise and Vanek we explore key themes

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shaping the future of this dynamic ecosystem

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from a sustained bull market and institutional adoption

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to the rise of stablecoins

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tokenized assets and AI integration

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this episode unpacks the facts

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figures and innovations

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set to define the next phase of crypto evolution

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get ready for a detailed briefing on what's next

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for Bitcoin Ethereum

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Defi and more

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all right let's dive in

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we're looking ahead to crypto in 2025

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and we've got some fascinating predictions to unpack

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we're talking about reports from some serious

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players in the game Andreason Horowitz

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the venture capital giants Vanek

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those asset management gurus

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and bit wise the crypto analyst crew

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yeah it's like

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getting a sneak peek into the minds of the

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people shaping the industry right

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their predictions

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give us a glimpse into where they think things

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are going even if it's all a bit of a guessing game

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totally and what's interesting is

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they're all pretty bullish on crypto for 2025

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but their outlooks are well

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kind of different bit wise is calling it a golden age

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like full on crypto Utopia

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but then Venec is a bit more cautious

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you know talking about peaks and corrections

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and then there's a sixteens

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they're less about specific numbers

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and more about the tech itself

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like where's the innovation going

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it's good reminder that

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even the experts don't always agree right

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yeah especially in a space like crypto

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things are moving so fast

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and there's so many different factors at play for sure

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so let's start with the big picture

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the overall macro landscape for crypto in 2025

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what kind of world are these predictions painting

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well bitwise

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is seeing a world

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where regulations are actually helping crypto grow

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like they're not stifling innovation

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they're creating a framework for things to thrive

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and they're talking about a boom in companies

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think about that a whole wave of new crypto companies

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that's gonna lead to a massive surge in the market

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now Venec also sees growth

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but they're a bit more cautious

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they think we'll see a peak early in the year

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followed by a correction

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kind of like a roller coaster ride

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up and then down a bit

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but then they see new highs towards the end of 2025

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so still an upward trend overall

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so a little bump in the road

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but still heading in the right direction

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how things like stable coins and AI

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is it still the king in 2025

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bitcoin will go beyond just being digital gold

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$200,000 that's a pretty big incentive to jump on board

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maybe at the federal or even state level

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predicting around $180,000

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they think corporate holdings of Bitcoin

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could actually surpass those of Satoshi Nakamoto

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corporations owning more bitcoin than Satoshi

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but if corporations start accumulating more

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think about it governments and corporations

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what would that mean for the global financial system

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let's talk about something else

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everyone seems excited about stablecoins

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they seem to think those are gonna be a big deal

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see stablecoins as the way to bring crypto to everyone

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even those who aren't that tech savvy

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like stablecoins are gonna

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quietly slip into the financial system

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before most people even realize what's happening

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okay that's a powerful image

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so they're not just talking about some niche tech

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they're talking about changing how we pay for things

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like think $300 billion yeah

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and they think big names like Apple

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even those companies that are built on the traditional

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financial system they're embracing this new tech

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they think stable coins

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where traditional systems are weakest

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and cheaper it could be to send money across borders

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especially for folks in developing countries

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who rely on remittances it makes you wonder

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how banks

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and credit card companies are going to react to this

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are they just gonna sit back and watch

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as their business models get disrupted

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that's the big question

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will they adapt or get left behind

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we might see them scrambling

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it's gonna be interesting to see how that plays out

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well this is where things get even more diverse

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Solana and something called layer 2 solutions

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which if I can just quickly explain

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so it's about making things faster and more efficient

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exactly so tell me more about these predictions

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bit wise is pretty bullish on both Ethereum and Salona

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they think Ethereum could hit $7,000

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they see this growth being driven by those layer

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and more useful for different applications

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so it's not just about speculation

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it's about what the tech can actually do

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it's focused on its potential to generate fees

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specifically from something called blob Space

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it's about how Ethereum is evolving to store more data

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it even more valuable exactly

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and AI sixteens they have a prediction

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that's less about specific technologies

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and more about a shift in mindset

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they think that in 2025 crypto

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companies are gonna be really focused on making things

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easy for users

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user friendly that's key for mainstream adoption right

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so people can focus on what they wanna do with it

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whether it's sending money

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investing or building new applications

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stable coins shaking things up in payments

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the intersection of AI and crypto

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this is where the predictions get really mind blowing

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what are they saying about the space

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to our deep dive into these crypto predictions

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2025 edition 2025 here we come

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we've covered a lot of ground already

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let's turn our attention to a corner of the crypto

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would have that seen both incredible highs

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dramatic lows defi

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decentralized finance defi the world of lending

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it's been a bit of a roller coaster ride for those defi

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investors hasn't it

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oh yeah definitely a wild ride

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we had that explosive growth

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the defi summer remember back in 2020

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it felt like a new protocol

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was launching every other day

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promising crazy returns just like the Wild West

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of finance but in the digital world

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exactly but then came the correction

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leaving many people wondering if DFI had

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maybe lost its momentum well

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Vanek seems to think DFI is poised for a comeback

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in 2025 there

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predicting that

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the volume of trading on decentralized exchanges

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those duxes could hit a whopping $4 trillion

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$4 trillion that's a lot of zeros

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and the total value locked

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the TVL in defi protocols could exceed $200 billion

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those are some impressive numbers

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but they're actually still below the all time highs

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so the question is what's gonna drive this resurgence

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what makes this time different

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yeah what are they seeing that makes them so optimistic

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well Venet points to a few key factors

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first they believe

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the overall growth in the crypto market

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it's like a rising tide lets all boats right

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they're naturally gonna start exploring Defi as well

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exactly second

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they anticipate a new wave of users

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who are drawn to the potential for higher returns

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and more control over their assets

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the idea that you're not relying on banks

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or intermediaries

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you're in control of your own financial destiny

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exactly and finally

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they see the integration of real world assets

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and tokenize securities into DFI

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as a major catalyst for growth

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so bringing those traditional assets into the DFI world

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yeah that's where things get really interesting

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if you can start tokenizing things like real estate

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or stocks and trading them on DFI platforms

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that opens up a whole new level of possibilities

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it does

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and it could attract a whole new wave of investors

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who are looking for exposure to those assets

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but in a more decentralized and efficient way

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so if we connect this back to the bigger picture

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we're seeing several trends converging

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that could create a perfect storm for DFI

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definitely

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we've got the growing institutional interest in crypto

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the potential for clearer regulations

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and the development of those layer 2 solutions

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we talked about earlier

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all leading to a more robust and sustainable DFI

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ecosystem it's all coming together

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yeah but of course

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we also have to remember the lessons of the past right

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we can't just get caught up in the hype

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and forget that defi can be risky

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exactly not all defi projects are created equal

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and there are always risks involved

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especially in such a new and rapidly evolving space

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it's more important than ever to do your research

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understand the risks

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and never invest more than you can afford to lose

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solid advice

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now let's shift gears for a moment

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and talk about another corner of the crypto world

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that made a big splash a few years back Nfts

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those non fungible tokens

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they took the world by storm back in 2021

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uh nfts

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the digital collectibles

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everyone was talking about million dollar J

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pegs virtual land selling for crazy prices

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it felt like a whole new world was opening up

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it did but just like DFI

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the NFT market cooled off significantly

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after that initial frenzy

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prices dropped and some people started wondering

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if NFTs were just a fad yeah

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there was a lot of talk about a bubble bursting

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so are NFTs dead is the party over

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well Venic doesn't seem to think so

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they're actually predicting a market recovery in 2025

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with trading volumes reaching $30 billion $30 billion

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so they're thinking

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NFTs are still gonna be a force to be reckoned with

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it seems that way they believe

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NFTs are moving beyond the hype and speculation

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and entering a more mature phase

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one that's focused on utility

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community building and real world applications

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so it's not just about owning a cool

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digital image anymore exactly

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it's about being part of a community

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participating in a shared experience

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and potentially

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unlocking new forms of value and engagement

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so

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the focus is shifting from quick profits to long term

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value and engagement right

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the height may have died down

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but the underlying innovation continues

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and as the technology matures

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and finds new applications

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we could see a more balanced and sustainable NFT

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market emerge make sense

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but the NFT space is still very dynamic right

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oh yeah constantly changing

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new trends and projects are popping up all the time

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it's hard to predict exactly what's gonna happen

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so the predictions we're discussing are

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just a glimpse into what might happen

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a starting point for our imaginations really

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the future of NFTs like the future of crypto in general

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is still being written absolutely

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that's what makes it so exciting

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now speaking of exciting developments

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Van Ek

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also has a prediction about something called DAP tokens

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DAP tokens yeah

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they think these tokens could start narrowing

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the performance gap with the tokens of major

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layer 1 blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum

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interesting so catch me up

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what are DAP tokens

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and why have they been lagging behind

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DAP tokens are essentially the tokens that power

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decentralized applications

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those DAP we keep talking about

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think of them as the fuel for these applications

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okay that makes sense

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now historically

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the tokens of major layer 1 blockchains

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like Bitcoin and Ethereum

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have generally performed better than DAP tokens

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why is that

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there are a few theories about that

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some people say it's because

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layer 1 tokens benefit from what's called

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the platform effect they capture value from

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all

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the activity happening on their respective blockchain

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so they're like the foundation

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and everything else is built on top of them right

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others suggest that investors

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see LAIR1 tokens as a safer bet

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in a volatile market

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preferring the stability of established players

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it's like sticking with the blue chip stocks

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of the cryptoworld exactly

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but why does Venek think this dynamic could change

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why do they think DAP tokens might start catching up

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well

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they believe that as new and innovative DAP's emerge

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offering compelling use cases

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in attracting a growing user base

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their tokens could start catching up

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in terms of performance they specifically mention AI

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and Depan as areas where they see

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significant DAP innovation happening

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OK Depen

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remind me what that is again

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dippy

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pin stands for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure

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Networks

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it's basically about using blockchain technology

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to create and manage real world infrastructure

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things like wireless networks

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data storage even energy grids

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wow that sounds pretty ambitious

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it is and if these dipping projects take off

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as some predict the tokens of the DAPs powering them

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could see a surge in demand

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so it's a reminder that the crypto landscape is

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constantly changing oh yeah

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always evolving

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what's hot today might not be the star of tomorrow

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and as new technologies in use cases emerge

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the balance of power can shift dramatically

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makes sense now

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before we wrap up this part of our deep dive

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I want to circle back to something we talked about

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earlier stable points

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and their potential to revolutionize payments

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Vanek predicts that stablecoin

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daily settlement volumes could reach $300 billion

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in 2025 that's a massive number

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it is but when you consider

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the factor's driving stablecoin adoption

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it's not entirely outlandish

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lower fees faster transaction times

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increased accessibility those are all big draws

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especially as more people get comfortable with crypto

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and we're not just talking about theory anymore right

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we're seeing major tech

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and payment companies getting involved

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exactly Apple

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Google Visa

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Mastercard

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they're all exploring savealcoin integrations

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when you have those giants getting involved

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it's a clear sign that things are shifting

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they're not gonna sit on the sidelines and watch

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as the world changes around them

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it's like the saying if you can't beat them

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join them exactly

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we could see a scenario where these traditional players

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embrace stablepoints

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integrating them into their existing systems

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instead of fighting them

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imagine paying for your coffee with stable coins

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using your Apple Pay or Google Pay

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it's not that far fetched

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that would be pretty cool

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alright I think we've covered a lot of ground

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in this part of our deep dive

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we've explored Venex

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predictions about a defi resurgence

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an NFT market recovery and the rise of DAP tokens

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we also dug a little deeper

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into the potential for stable coins

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to disrupt the payments landscape

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so what's next

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what other crypto crystal ball gazing awaits us

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and we're back ready

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for the final leg of our crypto prediction journey

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let's do it we've heard from the venture capitalists

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and the asset managers

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but now it's time for the crypto native analysts

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bit wise

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they're painting a particularly bold vision for 2025

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calling it a golden age of crypto

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golden age sounds pretty epic right

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their predictions are definitely on the optimistic side

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and they're not just talking about market prices

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they're imagining a world where

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crypto is deeply integrated into everything

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like finance everyday life

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you name it okay

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so paint me a picture

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what does this golden age actually looks like

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according to bit wise well

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they're predicting Bitcoin could soar past $200,000

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wow ethereum hitting $7,000

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and even Solana reaching $750

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there's just some pretty impressive numbers right

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but they're not just focused on price

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they're looking at adoption

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how both individuals and institutions are using crypto

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so it's not just about the hype

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it's about real world use cases

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exactly for example

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they're predicting that Bitcoin Etfs

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those exchange traded funds

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that make it easier for people to invest in Bitcoin

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they'll attract even more investment in 2025

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than they did in 2024 so even more mainstream adoption

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yeah that's the idea

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and get this they even see Coinbase

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that popular crypto exchange

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surpassing Charles Schwab

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wait Coinbase bigger than Charles Schwab

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that's what they're saying

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they think Coinbase could become the most

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valuable brokerage in the world

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with its stock price exceeding $700 per share

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that's a bold prediction

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it's like saying crypto is gonna take over Wall Street

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it's definitely a sign of

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how quickly things are changing

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bit wise is basically saying that

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crypto is becoming a mainstream

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financial asset investors are taking it seriously

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and they're not just dipping their toes in the water