In this episode, Jedi hosts two Bitcoin experts: Alex Kruger and Rich from CoreDAO, to discuss the current state of Bitcoin.
Alex explains the concept of a supercycle in the crypto market, explaining how institutional involvement reshapes market dynamics.
Rich emphasizes the potential for Bitcoin to attract significant institutional investment and the importance of creating symbiotic solutions within the ecosystem.
They delve into the community's response, the concept of a "risk-free rate" for Bitcoin, and potential new DeFi products leveraging Core's technology.
The conversation transitions to Bitcoin's role in real-world assets, the distinctions between Layer 2 solutions and sidechains, an evaluation of The Lightning Network, and potential improvements for its shortcomings.