Bell Curve

Hosted by Mike Ippolito, Bell Curve is for degens stuck in the middle of the bell curve.

Author: Blockworks

Bell Curve breaks down the most important themes in crypto for people who, like us, are confined to the middle of the bell curve. Each season explores a different thesis that we'll test and refine through debate with crypto's best. If you're a crypto native, degen or investooor, this podcast is for you. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx
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What Brings Capital Back to DeFi? | Roundup
Sunday, 26 April, 2026

This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss the brutal month for DeFi, North Korea's growing role in exploits, counterparty risk and curator models, the security-versus-speed tradeoff, and DeFi's path forward through stablecoins, agents, and fintech distribution. Thanks for tuning in! – Follow Myles: https://x.com/MylesOneil Follow Xavier: https://x.com/0xave Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH —- Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:32) A Month of DeFi Disasters (05:44) Why Are Hacks Accelerating? (09:53) Lending Models Today (17:22) What Brings Capital Back to DeFi? (24:28) The Overhang From Mythos (28:44) Institutionalization of Crypto (38:51) The Money Legos Thesis (49:15) Closing Comments —-- 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, Xavier, Myles, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.