On this episode of the Defiant Podcast, Charlie Hu, co-founder of Bit Layer, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin beyond its role as a store of value. The conversation addresses trends in Bitcoin programmability, the development of layer two networks, liquidity in DeFi, and adoption by institutions. Cami and Charlie discuss technical distinctions among Bitcoin scaling solutions and the integration of Bitcoin with other blockchain ecosystems. Then, they conclude by exploring practical considerations for developers and users interested in these changes.

Ethereum-based DeFi protocols might want to think twice before rolling out on every Layer 2, as data shows most fees still accrue on the mainnet.

Strategy’s Michael Saylor pushed back against calls from analysts to reveal wallet addresses, warning that publicizing Bitcoin moves could roil the market.

The synthetic dollar’s supply is up 75% over the past month, driven by increased demand for yield and overall excitement surrounding Ethena.

After two weeks of heated testimony and debate, the case against Roman Storm now rests with a jury.

Large-cap crypto assets struggled to hold gains after a strong July, weighed down by weak U.S. jobs data and tariff uncertainties.

The NFT company's former CEO has gone silent after being accused of rugging the project's fractionalized CryptoPunks vault.

Dogecoin started as a joke, but could it become the foundation of a thriving app ecosystem? In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Jordan Jefferson, CEO of MyDoge and DogeOS, to explore why building infrastructure on Dogecoin is an exciting opportunity. We discuss the unique culture of the Doge community, the challenges of building on a meme coin, and how DogeOS is positioning itself as the app layer for the people's currency. Whether you're a DeFi enthusiast, a crypto trader, or just Doge-curious, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and a vision for the future of Dogecoin. Welcome to the moon.

Almost half of Jupiter’s trading volume is routed through proprietary AMMs, highlighting growing centralization on Solana’s top DEX aggregator.

Visa is expanding its settlement network to cover more stablecoins and networks, though usage by merchants still appears to be limited.