In this episode, the crew discusses the current state of crypto regulation and political candidate support in the US. They explore the viability of meme coins and the challenges of annualizing returns in the crypto space. The conversation also debates crypto-native gaming, the importance of crypto remaining a key industry in the US, and the technical improvements and institutional interest that could fuel a resurgence in Ethereum. Thanks for tuning in! - - Wormhole is a decentralized interoperability platform powering multi-chain applications and bridges. It provides developers with access to liquidity and users on over 30 leading blockchain networks, enabling use cases in DeFi, data queries, and governance. The platform is trusted by teams like Uniswap and Circle and, to date, the platform has facilitated the transfer of over 35 billion dollars through over 850 million cross-chain messages. Claim your unique Wormhole NFT at https://wormhole.com/bellcurve17-4859 - - Uniswap builds simple and secure products that help you swap smarter. Web. Mobile. Extension. Powered by the smartest protocol in DeFi. To learn more about the Uniswap’s products head on over to: https://blckwrks.co/Uniswap - - Flood is the optimal DEX aggregator, giving users and developers the mathematically proven best price. Flood is built from the ground up for speed and efficiency, MEV free and redistributes all trading surplus to users, meaning you can earn money while doing your regular swapping. Join Flood tide campaign! https://flood.bid/bell-curve - - Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism 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/ - - Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:39) US Crypto Political Climate (10:47) Viability of Memecoins (23:42) Wormhole Ad (24:56) Flood Ad (25:55) Uniswap Ad (26:48) FriendTech Airdrop (43:05) Is this Cycle Different? (55:28) Ethereum's Position - - 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, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.