Crypto Curious

210 - AI, DeFi, MSCI & MetaMask: A Deep-Dive With Michael Prendiville

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Show Notes

This week on Crypto Curious, Tracey and Blake are joined by special guest Michael Prendiville — CEO of JellyC and fresh off a DECA award recognising his contribution to the Australian crypto industry.

Michael brings his trademark pragmatic, risk-aware lens to a big week of news: 👉🏼 how AI tools are uncovering hidden vulnerabilities in DeFi, 👉🏼 why MSCI’s decision on MicroStrategy has wider implications for markets, 👉🏼 and what MetaMask’s latest integration means for everyday users.

A sharp, insightful episode with one of the space’s most level-headed voices.

Lots to get through — so, let’s get into it 🚀

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TIMESTAMPS

5:25 AI tools are being us to read smart contract code!! 9:48 MSCI decides if Strategy should remain in the MSCI World Index 13:25 MetaMask & Polymarket - the new mum & dad of Crypto? 💥 We’ve just dropped Bamboo’s first ever Crypto Market Report! 💥 17:23 Short, sharp news bites ****

SHOWNOTES

Michael Prendiville Jelly C Bankless https://auditagent.nethermind.io/blog/how-nethermind-security-uses-auditagent-alongside-manual-audits-copy?ref=bankless.ghost.io

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