Can PumpFun be Dethroned? ETH's Pectra Upgrade | Future of Bitcoin L2s | Jon, Bread, & Andy8052

Listen to this episode from Bankless on Spotify. In this episode of the Bankless Roundtable, hosts BreadGuy, John Charbonneau, and Andy8052 tackle pivotal issues in the crypto world. They explore the disconnect between institutional bullishness and community despair, with Bread highlighting the plight of altcoin holders amid Bitcoin's dominance. The conversation turns to a scandal involving a token loan, revealing manipulation that undermines trust in the industry. Later, they discuss the upcoming Ethereum Pectra upgrade, emphasizing its potential to improve functionality while cautioning about implementation challenges. The hosts also dive into the meme coin phenomenon, navigating the ethical dilemmas of this niche. As they wrap up, the team reflects on the challenges and hope within the crypto community, encouraging thoughtful engagement in this dynamic market. Jon Charbonneau: https://x.com/jon_charb Bread: https://x.com/0xBreadguy Andy8052: https://x.com/andy8052 --- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 3:40 Current Crypto Sentiment 9:20 Movement Market Making Scandal 26:10 Boop.Fun vs Pump.Fun 1:00:15 Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade 1:16:25 Bitcoin vs Ethereum 1:12:45 Closing Thoughts --- Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures