#070 - How To Stay On Top Of Crypto Research w/Macauley from Blockworks
Sat Feb 07 2026
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Summary
In this episode of the Odyssey podcast, Max interviews Macaulay from Blockworks, exploring his journey from a professional chess career to the world of crypto research. They discuss the evolution of Blockworks, the challenges of filtering noise in the crypto space, and the importance of data-driven insights. Macaulay shares insights on the structure of Blockworks, the changing customer base, and the significance of dashboards in research. The conversation also touches on the intersection of TradFi and DeFi, the future of Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions, and the role of politics in the crypto industry. Throughout the discussion, Macaulay emphasizes the importance of decentralization and the potential for crypto to empower individuals globally.
Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Blockworks and Market Conditions(01:59) Macaulay's Journey into Crypto(03:55) Transitioning from News to Research at Blockworks(05:19) Filtering Noise in Crypto Research(06:43) Structure and Team Dynamics at Blockworks(09:01) Customer Base and Market Shifts(10:43) Advisory Services and Research Processes(13:41) Research Methodologies and Analyst Insights(16:18) On-Chain Behavior and Chess Background(19:16) Trends in the Crypto Ecosystem(21:06) Decentralization and Industry Values(23:06) Ethereum's Evolution and L2 Landscape(23:38) The Evolution of Layer 2 Solutions(26:28) Differentiation Among Layer 2s(29:32) Innovations in DeFi Applications(33:11) Bridging TradFi and DeFi(35:48) The Political Landscape of Crypto(43:01) The Future of Crypto and Its Values
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Check out Blockworks' dashboards: https://blockworks.com/analytics/ethereumSubscribe to the 0xResearch newsletter (one of the few I actually read): https://blockworks.com/newsletter/0xresearchJoin the 0xR TG: https://0xresearch.carrd.co/ Blockworks' Token Transparency Framework: https://blockworks.com/token-transparencyFollow Macauley: https://x.com/yeluacaM Summary In this episode of the Odyssey podcast, Max interviews Macaulay from Blockworks, exploring his journey from a professional chess career to the world of crypto research. They discuss the evolution of Blockworks, the challenges of filtering noise in the crypto space, and the importance of data-driven insights. Macaulay shares insights on the structure of Blockworks, the changing customer base, and the significance of dashboards in research. The conversation also touches on the intersection of TradFi and DeFi, the future of Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions, and the role of politics in the crypto industry. Throughout the discussion, Macaulay emphasizes the importance of decentralization and the potential for crypto to empower individuals globally. Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Blockworks and Market Conditions(01:59) Macaulay's Journey into Crypto(03:55) Transitioning from News to Research at Blockworks(05:19) Filtering Noise in Crypto Research(06:43) Structure and Team Dynamics at Blockworks(09:01) Customer Base and Market Shifts(10:43) Advisory Services and Research Processes(13:41) Research Methodologies and Analyst Insights(16:18) On-Chain Behavior and Chess Background(19:16) Trends in the Crypto Ecosystem(21:06) Decentralization and Industry Values(23:06) Ethereum's Evolution and L2 Landscape(23:38) The Evolution of Layer 2 Solutions(26:28) Differentiation Among Layer 2s(29:32) Innovations in DeFi Applications(33:11) Bridging TradFi and DeFi(35:48) The Political Landscape of Crypto(43:01) The Future of Crypto and Its Values Follow us on X: https://x.com/OdysseyBIS Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SKLuK9iE3wVITs50xAGPu?si=a8bedd891ec34d65 Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OdysseyBiS Check out our website: https://binary.builders/odyssey/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/odysseybis Join our TG: https://t.me/OdysseyBiS DISCLAIMER: Nothing said on the Odyssey Podcast is a recommendation to buy or sell any security or token, nor does it constitute any tax or legal advice. The podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any views expressed by the hosts or the guests are solely opinions and not financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts and guests may hold positions, equity, or advisory positions in the projects, companies, and funds discussed.