David Hoffman

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Optimistic storyteller of frontier technology. The chaotic side of @Bankless

Coinbase’s Murr Lincoln Discusses X402 in Final Talk
SocialNov 18, 2025

Coinbase’s Murr Lincoln Discusses X402 in Final Talk

Last talk of the day with @MurrLincoln from @coinbase talking x402! https://t.co/4eAmmUzPR8

By David Hoffman
MEV Meets AI: Flashbots' Shea Ketsdever Explores Fusion
SocialNov 18, 2025

MEV Meets AI: Flashbots' Shea Ketsdever Explores Fusion

Shea @SheaKetsdever from @flashbots_x talking about the intersection of MEV and AI ! https://t.co/jTL7awT6fj

By David Hoffman
L2BEAT’s Donnoh Takes the Stage
SocialNov 18, 2025

L2BEAT’s Donnoh Takes the Stage

We got @donnoh_eth from @l2beat on the stage! https://t.co/FQ8fHqEH2l

By David Hoffman
Summit’s Second Half Kicks Off with Lemon Pay
SocialNov 18, 2025

Summit’s Second Half Kicks Off with Lemon Pay

We begin the 2nd half of the Summit with @lemoncheli from Lemon Pay! https://t.co/6plNwkutYr

By David Hoffman
Ethereum Emerges as Secure, Decentralized Store of Value
SocialNov 18, 2025

Ethereum Emerges as Secure, Decentralized Store of Value

This is big. At home proving for some. At home verifying for all. Cheap transactions. Max security. Ethereum is becoming the most decentralized store of value network on the planet.

By David Hoffman
Bankless Summit II Launches, Ready for Attendees
SocialNov 18, 2025

Bankless Summit II Launches, Ready for Attendees

Bankless Summit II is ready https://t.co/PkGa5Qhutg

By David Hoffman
Only 20 Tickets Remain—Summit Will Sell Out
SocialNov 17, 2025

Only 20 Tickets Remain—Summit Will Sell Out

There are TWENTY TICKETS LEFT to the Bankless Summit! After that, the Summit is SOLD OUT

By David Hoffman
Crypto Wallets Empower Every AI Agent
SocialNov 17, 2025

Crypto Wallets Empower Every AI Agent

Crypto gives every AI agent a wallet. That changes everything.

By David Hoffman
Starknet Secures 97% of Assets as Ethereum Native
SocialNov 17, 2025

Starknet Secures 97% of Assets as Ethereum Native

ETH property rights maxis should give way more credit to @Starknet. 97% of assets on Starknet are Ethereum L1 native assets fully secured by Ethereum. That's far higher than Base (24%), Arbitrum (28%), or Optimism (48%). https://t.co/eyS1AZnzZS

By David Hoffman
Ethereum Overtakes Bitcoin in Corporate Treasury Holdings
SocialNov 17, 2025

Ethereum Overtakes Bitcoin in Corporate Treasury Holdings

ETH exceeding BTC in treasury companies (by share of supply) is one of the most unexpected things to happen this year https://t.co/XPRg45Yn3b

By David Hoffman
After 60‑minute CZ Pardon Clip, Campbell Jumps In
SocialNov 17, 2025

After 60‑minute CZ Pardon Clip, Campbell Jumps In

Getting caught up on a 60 mins clip about @cz_binance's pardon and up pops @CampbellJAustin https://t.co/dhoJCbpkIG

By David Hoffman
Bryan Johnson: Don’t Die, Beating Entropy, AI Alignment & The Two-Species Future
VideoNov 17, 2025

Bryan Johnson: Don’t Die, Beating Entropy, AI Alignment & The Two-Species Future

The conversation centers on Bryan Johnson’s emerging moral framework called “Don’t Die,” which posits that the preservation of existence—both individual and collective—is the highest virtue, superseding traditional goals like profit, status, or power. Johnson frames the philosophy as a response to...

By David Hoffman
Bankless Summit Reveals Its New Venue Location
SocialNov 15, 2025

Bankless Summit Reveals Its New Venue Location

Bankless Summit venue btw https://t.co/pQtY5w532I

By David Hoffman
SBF Promised Regulator Rescue, Then Collapsed Days Later
SocialNov 14, 2025

SBF Promised Regulator Rescue, Then Collapsed Days Later

fits the timeline ya'll remember the @erikvoorhees debate with SBF right that was 12 days before the collapse SBF was telling us only he could save us from the regulators and all we'd have to do is give up defi https://t.co/rCwKP4XNAi

By David Hoffman
EFDevcon Arrives in Buenos Aires After Six‑year Vision
SocialNov 14, 2025

EFDevcon Arrives in Buenos Aires After Six‑year Vision

In 2019 I wrote an article about why we need @EFDevcon in Buenos Aires In 2025, were finally here 🤗 https://t.co/m3DvixwVig

By David Hoffman
Ethereum L2s Deliver Millisecond Trades and 200k TPS
SocialNov 13, 2025

Ethereum L2s Deliver Millisecond Trades and 200k TPS

Here we go. First it was Lighter, now Reya. Ethereum L2s taking back DeFi momentum. - 1 ms trade execution - 200k tx/s - Settlement on Ethereum - Data using @eigencloud secured by ETH Bullish.

By David Hoffman
Coinbase Poised to Launch Its Own Base Token
SocialNov 13, 2025

Coinbase Poised to Launch Its Own Base Token

Strong evidence of a future base token imo. I have to think Coinbase will ICO its own Base token on its own ICO platform.

By David Hoffman
SEC Pressure Forced Crypto Staking Startup to Shut Down
SocialNov 13, 2025

SEC Pressure Forced Crypto Staking Startup to Shut Down

Well as long as we're all coming out, i'll add mine. In 2019 before Bankless, I had a tiny proof of stake company called Mythos - just me and one employee, self funded. We launched a staking service on the Cosmos...

By David Hoffman
Success Is Trust Reduction, Not Transaction Speed
SocialNov 13, 2025

Success Is Trust Reduction, Not Transaction Speed

"We measure success not by transactions per second, but by trust reduced per transaction." Whatever you think of Ethereum you have to say it's the most ambitious and mission driven project in crypto. The best critique of Ethereum - it's just a...

By David Hoffman
Ethereum L2 Becomes Top Perpetual DEX by Volume
SocialNov 13, 2025

Ethereum L2 Becomes Top Perpetual DEX by Volume

An Ethereum L2 is now the top perp dex by volume. https://t.co/pwC1pKZEvM

By David Hoffman
Traditional Finance Chains Lack Monetary Premium, Rely on Fees
SocialNov 12, 2025

Traditional Finance Chains Lack Monetary Premium, Rely on Fees

if you can freeze funds you are a tradfi chain and you live or die on your ability to generate revenue on transactions or MEV. you do not get monetary premium because you are not a money. good luck. https://t.co/pf415SpUKB

By David Hoffman
ChatGPT Should Become a Built‑in Crypto Payment Hub
SocialNov 12, 2025

ChatGPT Should Become a Built‑in Crypto Payment Hub

ChatGPT should launch a stablecoin. Add a crypto wallet to chat. Integrate agent-to-machine payments through x402. Print money on T-bill interest.

By David Hoffman
Snarks Could Boost Ethereum Nodes Tenfold, Enabling Watch‑Sized Nodes
SocialNov 12, 2025

Snarks Could Boost Ethereum Nodes Tenfold, Enabling Watch‑Sized Nodes

ETH has about 12k nodes today. After Lean Ethereum we may end up with more than 120k nodes. Snarks decrease node requirements - run an ETH node on a smart watch. Good for decentralization. Good for Ethereum.

By David Hoffman
Circle Favors L1 Token to Boost Arc Adoption
SocialNov 12, 2025

Circle Favors L1 Token to Boost Arc Adoption

From Circle's most recent quarterly report: “Circle is exploring the possibility of launching a native token on the Arc network which could foster network participation to drive adoption, further align the interests of Arc stakeholders and support the long-term growth and...

By David Hoffman
US Accused of Hacking Bitcoin to Build Strategic Reserve
SocialNov 12, 2025

US Accused of Hacking Bitcoin to Build Strategic Reserve

The Chinese government just accused the U.S. of stealing crypto. This is the opening shot for hack-and-hoard arms race. Is the U.S. hacking its way to a bitcoin reserve? Remember the $15B bitcoin seizure the DOJ announced last month? The largest in history:...

By David Hoffman
Kyrgyzstan’s Gold‑Backed Stablecoin Threatens U.S. Dollar Demand
SocialNov 11, 2025

Kyrgyzstan’s Gold‑Backed Stablecoin Threatens U.S. Dollar Demand

What happens if a government launches a stablecoin the U.S. doesn't like? We might find out soon. Kyrgyzstan (the country) is launching a gold backed stablecoin. USDKG will be denominated in dollars but backed by gold. Not back by treasuries. Not GENIUS compliant....

By David Hoffman
Excited for EFDevconnect? Choose Your Must‑Attend Event
SocialNov 11, 2025

Excited for EFDevconnect? Choose Your Must‑Attend Event

What @EFDevconnect event are you looking forward to the most? What should I sign up for? after the @Bankless Summit and Bankless Party ofc...

By David Hoffman
Maggie Love: Unsung Hero Tackling Crypto Education Gap
SocialNov 11, 2025

Maggie Love: Unsung Hero Tackling Crypto Education Gap

I think @maggielove_ might be the most under-appreciated leader in crypto For years I've seen picture after picture of Maggie speaking to full rooms of women all trying to learn about crypto Relentless trench warfare solving crypto's education problem thanks @maggielove_!

By David Hoffman
Gensler's Warnings Backfire as Tokens Become Investable
SocialNov 11, 2025

Gensler's Warnings Backfire as Tokens Become Investable

remember when gary gensler said all our tokens were "rife with fraud, scams, abuse" then he left and suddenly our tokens added onchain rev shares and fee switches and became actually investible maybe gary was the problem 🤔

By David Hoffman
Maintain 6‑Month Upgrade Cadence, Preserve Ethereum Momentum
SocialNov 11, 2025

Maintain 6‑Month Upgrade Cadence, Preserve Ethereum Momentum

last thing eth devs need is podcast layer takes on glamsterdam but here it is anyway i'm in favor of doing the thing that maintains the 6 mo upgrade cadence you have no idea how motivating it to go to forkcast and...

By David Hoffman
Uniswap Delivers Fee Switch, Reviving DeFi Optimism
SocialNov 11, 2025

Uniswap Delivers Fee Switch, Reviving DeFi Optimism

Yesterday was a good day for DeFi. A good day for Ethereum. Uniswap did the right thing. It kept a promise. It restored something we’ve been missing for three years: Belief. Since 2022, the nihilist crypto narrative has been winning: - everyone’s here to f**k...

By David Hoffman
UNI Transforms Into Fully Functional Token
SocialNov 10, 2025

UNI Transforms Into Fully Functional Token

UNI becoming a real token 🚀

By David Hoffman
Crypto Boosts Lower Mortgage Rates and Stronger Dollar
SocialNov 10, 2025

Crypto Boosts Lower Mortgage Rates and Stronger Dollar

What good has crypto provided Americans? How about...lower mortgage rates and dollar strength that provides americans a lower cost of living compared to other western nations. Fed governors now saying stablecoin demand will drive lower fed rates in the future. You're welcome.

By David Hoffman
ICOs Make a Comeback in the Crypto Market
SocialNov 10, 2025

ICOs Make a Comeback in the Crypto Market

ICOs are back. https://t.co/GWkdC7Dvk2

By David Hoffman
Aave’s Future Surge Will Surprise Skeptics
SocialNov 10, 2025

Aave’s Future Surge Will Surprise Skeptics

Token assets like Aave will pump one day and people will be like who could have seen that coming

By David Hoffman
UK's Pound Stablecoin Restrictions Threaten Banking Stability
SocialNov 10, 2025

UK's Pound Stablecoin Restrictions Threaten Banking Stability

Ok, so. £ stablecoins = $1.65m $ stablecoins = $300b And you want to further limit £ stablecoins (no restrictions on $ stablecoins btw) due to risk to your banks? My brother in christ you are the risk to your banks. You are regulating yourself...

By David Hoffman
Luke Gromen: The 100 Year Reset Investment Portfolio
VideoNov 9, 2025

Luke Gromen: The 100 Year Reset Investment Portfolio

Luke Gromen proposes a modern take on Jacob Fugger’s historic 25‑percent allocation model—gold, cash, productive real‑estate and equities—by blending gold with Bitcoin, holding rental‑type real estate, and favoring industrial and commodity stocks over high‑growth tech. He advises younger investors tilt...

By David Hoffman
Luke Gromen: Why Currency Debasement Is Inevitable
VideoNov 8, 2025

Luke Gromen: Why Currency Debasement Is Inevitable

Luke Gromen argues that the United States is on a permanent currency‑debasement trajectory rather than a short‑term trade, noting that any attempt by the Federal Reserve to raise rates to historic highs would destabilize equities, housing and Treasury markets. He...

By David Hoffman
Privacy Crypto Developers Face Unclear Legal Risks After Sentencing
SocialNov 7, 2025

Privacy Crypto Developers Face Unclear Legal Risks After Sentencing

Samourai Wallet Developer got 5 years in prison yesterday. What does this mean for devs working on: - ZCash - RailGun - Aztec chain - Privacy wallets - Privacy pools - Zama + FHE Are we just not speaking about this. Is there legal clarity i can't see. Because...

By David Hoffman
Privacy and DeFi Must Converge for Future Chains
SocialNov 7, 2025

Privacy and DeFi Must Converge for Future Chains

Either privacy chains need DeFi or DeFi chains need privacy.

By David Hoffman
BOB: Betting on Bitcoin-Backed DeFi at Low Valuations
SocialNov 6, 2025

BOB: Betting on Bitcoin-Backed DeFi at Low Valuations

Community sales at lower valuations = good. Have been invested in BOB through @BanklessVC Probably the most innovative team doing BTC DeFi today. Taking all the tech - BitVM2, ZK, Ethereum DeFi, EVM - a DeFi chain actually secured by bitcoin. If...

By David Hoffman
ETH: The Asset; Ethereum: The Underlying Infrastructure
SocialNov 5, 2025

ETH: The Asset; Ethereum: The Underlying Infrastructure

ETH is the asset. Ethereum is the infrastructure.

By David Hoffman
AI Quant Buys Oversold Tokens, Fills Your Wallet
SocialNov 5, 2025

AI Quant Buys Oversold Tokens, Fills Your Wallet

> prompt ai to buy token > buy only when oversold > deploy ai onchain > watch your wallet fill AI is your quant https://t.co/C1xTm3nP3v

By David Hoffman
Bank Lobby Targets Stablecoins; Politicians Likely Paid
SocialNov 5, 2025

Bank Lobby Targets Stablecoins; Politicians Likely Paid

Bank lobby wants to kill stablecoins. Since now they can't kill them - they'll marginalize and maim. If your politician starts talking smack about stablecoins and crypto out of nowhere chances nearing 100% they're being paid or influenced by the bank...

By David Hoffman
Four-Year ETH Bear
SocialNov 5, 2025

Four-Year ETH Bear

you think eth bulls fear a bear market we've been in a bear market for 4 years send us to 1700 - that's called april

By David Hoffman
DeFi Promises Zero Fees, Yet Hides Hedge‑Fund Risks
SocialNov 5, 2025

DeFi Promises Zero Fees, Yet Hides Hedge‑Fund Risks

wait a second did defi just get Alex Machinskied? "Straight to users, zero fees, zero VC's" i'm looking at this stream finance thing and it's like a snake oil yield promising black box managed like a hedge fund run by do kwon toddlers "banks...

By David Hoffman
Ethereum L2s Achieve 19,000 TPS in 24 Hours
SocialNov 5, 2025

Ethereum L2s Achieve 19,000 TPS in 24 Hours

Ethereum L2s did 19,000 TPS in the last 24 hours https://t.co/fu4giVqKUG

By David Hoffman
X402: The Key to Internet Money, Micropayments & The AI Agent Economy
VideoNov 5, 2025

X402: The Key to Internet Money, Micropayments & The AI Agent Economy

X402 is a revived HTTP 402 status code that enables on‑chain micropayments for API access, allowing clients to attach a signed stable‑coin transfer (typically USDC on Base or Solana) to a request and receive resources once the transaction settles. The...

By David Hoffman
Crypto Selloff Looks Inorganic, Possibly Triggered by October Blowup
SocialNov 4, 2025

Crypto Selloff Looks Inorganic, Possibly Triggered by October Blowup

something about this crypto selloff feels inorganic like forced selling maybe someone did blow up in october and loans are due

By David Hoffman