Topics:

1. First up, revisit Bitcoin DeFi through the lens of this cycle’s emerging “industry cook”: digital-asset treasury companies.
2. Next, Do we really need native Bitcoin primitives, or will off-chain/custodial routes—UTXO time-locks and loan products be enough to make BTC productive?
3. and Finally, we pressure-test trench metas like Pokémon “phygital” and map where the music could stop.

Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app!

Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com

Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube

Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter

Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram

Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord

**Welcome back to episode 279 of The Block Runner Podcast.  As always, we have your host William talking with your cohost I-man as we discuss cryptocurrency developments while we make this new technology relatable to you. You can watch the full episode on YouTube AND stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter at TheBlockRunner.com.

Here are some of the topics they discuss today:**

First up, revisit Bitcoin DeFi through the lens of this cycle’s emerging “industry cook”: digital-asset treasury companies.

Next, Do we really need native Bitcoin primitives, or will off-chain/custodial routes—UTXO time-locks and loan products be enough to make BTC productive?

and Finally, we pressure-test trench metas like Pokémon “phygital” and map where the music could stop.

Alright, let’s listen in!

‍