Pierre Person and Adli Takkal Bataille are the CoFounders of Usual.

In this episode, we review the grand vision behind Usual to rebuild Tether, but one that is fully owned and governed by its users onchain. Although Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) generated over $10B in revenue in 2023, none of this wealth is shared with the users who contribute to their success. Meanwhile, Usual sees the opportunity to reimagine Tether as a permissionless, decentralized stablecoin called USD0, along with a product for capturing T-Bill yield called USD0++. With $240M TVL in its first few months, we ask the CoFounders why they're the right team to build it and how we can get involved.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
4:06 - Why we need Usual?
7:42 - What's missing with stablecoins?
10:20 - How Usual works
14:39 - Collateral, USD0, and the USD0 Liquid Bond
18:04 - An aggregator for US T-Bill yield
21:27 - How to mint USD0
24:06 - Does Usual Counter route to best rates for USD0?
25:57 - How USD0 maintains its dollar peg
30:00 - USD0 Liquid Bond (Enhanced T-Bill Yield)
35:58 - FBTC mid-roll
36:39 - Yields available for USD0 or USD0++
42:45 - Pre-launch Phase, airdrop, and what's next?
46:31 - Moonbeam mid-roll
47:16 - What happens to Usual if we go back to low T-bill yields?
54:34 - Is Usual working with regulators?
58:36 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Usual Website: usual.money/
► Usual on Twitter: x.com/usualmoney
► Pierre Person on Twitter: x.com/Pierr_Person
► Adli Takkal Bataille on Twitter: x.com/AdliTB

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If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: fourthrevolution.capital/

All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. 4RC invested in the seed round for Usual. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Lucas Campbell is the CoFounder of pods.media.

In this episode, we dive into the future of media with a groundbreaking platform bringing podcasts onchain. We explore why onchain media is poised to be the next big wave, offering creators and fans a revolutionary way to publish, discover, and own content. Tune in to hear why we're bullish on onchain media and how it could transform the way we experience and share content.

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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗

► Youtube: youtube.com/@DeFiDad
► Apple: tinyurl.com/edgepod
► Spotify: tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify
► Linktree: linktr.ee/edge_pod
► Follow DeFi Dad: twitter.com/DeFi_Dad
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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
4:58 - Background and founding Pods
9:51 - Why we use Pods
12:13 - Why publish on Pods?
13:49 - Lucas's bull case for onchain media
19:17 - How we ran a points campaign with Pods
21:40 - Why everyone wins with Pods
24:56 - Pricing ideas for minting Pods
27:56 - FBTC mid-roll
28:37 - How Pods differs from Web2
31:58 - When will Pods support video?
32:55 - Can podcasters publish via RSS on Pods?
35:50 - How the RSS feed benefits listeners
37:09 - Puffer Finance and Moonbeam mid-roll
38:19 - Why mint on Pods vs listen on Spotify?
41:03 - Why Pods makes so much sense to DeFi Dad
43:13 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► Pods Website: pods.media/
► Mint this pod on Pods: pods.media/edge
► Pods on Twitter: x.com/podsdotmedia
► Lucas on Twitter: x.com/0x_lucas

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If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: fourthrevolution.capital/

All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

🐙 Making anime! Enemy creature design!

Watch in awe as Director Ayaka puts together a menacing space adversary that will be used in upcoming Galverse anime!

Gal Holders contribute creative ideas and designs on the Studio Floor in our discord. Ayaka takes their ideas and dreams up a final design with inspiration from the community.

Holders get access to the full video + anime behind the scenes. Check out this sneak peek 👀