최고 VALidated 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Why Does Mexico Want to Tokenize Its Treasuries? w/ David Taylor (Etherfuse) 42:24

3d ago42:24

42:24

In this episode, Austin talks with David Taylor (Etherfuse) about tokenizing Mexican bonds and equities. By bringing these assets onchain, Etherfuse is drastically reducing global barriers to entry in emerging markets. David discusses the Mexican government's enthusiastic response to their partnership and how their success could set a precedent for…

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The Long-Term Vision for the DA Layer w/ Connor O'Hara (Celestia) 57:15

10d ago57:15

57:15

In this episode, Austin chats with Connor O'Hara (Celestia) about the scope of DA projects like Celestia. After a reflective discussion on a wide range of topics from the early days of Bitcoin to tradeoffs of proof-of-stake networks, Connor gets at the heart of how data availability works, how it differs from settlement and state, and where data av…

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The Restaking Thesis w/ Sreeram Kannan (Eigen Labs) 1:03:49

17d ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this episode, Austin chats with Sreeram Kannan (Eigen Labs) about EigenLayer's vision for restaking. Sreeram argues that restaking is merely a way of making proof-of-stake networks more programmable, addressing the economic and architectural considerations required to make the restaking thesis work. The conversation also elucidates the relations…

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Level Up. Go Crankless. w/ Jarry Xiao (Phoenix) 43:24

24d ago43:24

43:24

In this episode, Austin chats with Jarry Xiao from Ellipsis Labs about Phoenix, the fastest on-chain orderbook on Solana. They explore Phoenix's innovative design, which enables settlement without the need for asynchronous cranks, setting it apart from previous order books on Solana. The conversation covers a range of topics including capital effic…

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Rethinking Solana's Validator Client Paradigm w/ Ahmad Abbasi (Syndica) 28:57

1M ago28:57

28:57

In this episode, Austin talks with Ahmad Abbasi (Syndica) about Sig, a new Solana validator client built in Zig. Unlike other Solana validator clients, Sig is optimized for reads as opposed to writes. Ahmad unpacks the seemingly herculean task of writing a new validator client from scratch and why this was an important decision for Syndica's core b…

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What Solana Unlocks for GameFi's Backend w/ Albert Chen (Genopets) 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

Web3 gaming is one of the oldest proposed use cases for blockchain. In this episode, Austin chats with Albert Chen (Genopets) about the state of web3 games on Solana and beyond. They dive into Genopets, exploring its gameplay, its web3 integration, and the philosophy guiding its backend design. The discussion also covers Genopets' semi-custodial ap…

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The Enterprise Self-Custody Problem w/ Connor and Nicolas from Cordial Systems 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, Austin talks with Nicolas and Conor from Cordial Systems, an enterprise custody solution initially developed for Jump Crypto. They discuss how to build a self-custody solution that serves crypto-native businesses without compromising the security standards of traditional systems. Nicolas and Conor explain the limitations of current…

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How DRiP Is Able to Give Away Millions of Free NFTs 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

In this episode, Austin chats with Vibhu Norby, CEO of DRiP, a platform that has distributed millions of digital collectibles to its community ... for free. Among other topics, Vibhu discusses the unlikely emergence of the company's vision and how the innovation of compression helped that vision become a reality. According to Vibhu, platforms like …

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A Cross-Chain DePIN Conversation w/ Alex Rawitz (DIMO) 42:33

3M ago42:33

42:33

In this episode, Austin chats with Alex Rawitz, co-founder of DIMO, a DePIN project built on Polygon which allows users to collect and monetize their car's data. Instead of pitting one blockchain against another, Austin and Alex have an optimistic, open-minded discussion about the DePIN space in general. The conversation also highlights a non-maxi,…

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The Case for Onchain Options Trading w/ Lev & Serge from DeVol Network 44:14

3M ago44:14

44:14

In this episode, Austin chats with Lev Gelfer and Serge Levin from DeVol Network, a low-cost, fully onchain option trading platform. Serge and Lev dive deep into complex trades and the advantages of bringing options to blockchain, but at a higher level, this episode is an exploration of exactly the kinds of projects that are only possible on Solana…

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Why Payment Processing Companies Need to Start Thinking About Blockchain w/ Nabil Manji (Worldpay) 46:50

4M ago46:50

46:50

In this episode, Austin chats with Nabil Manji of Worldpay, one of the largest payment processing companies in the world. In a recent collaboration with Worldpay, Visa expanded its USDC settlement to the Solana blockchain. Austin and Nabil chat about the current landscape of card payments and what the integration of blockchain unlocks for large fin…

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Is Bitcoin Still Relevant in a Smart Contract World? w/ Matt Luongo (Thesis) 51:32

5M ago51:32

51:32

In this episode, Austin chats with Matt Luongo (Thesis) about the role of decentralized custodial solutions for Bitcoin such as Threshold's tBTC. Beyond the technical details of how tBTC works and what its holders can do, the conversation often digresses into Bitcoiner views of the world in the context of a crypto industry now dominated by smart co…

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An Open-Source Toolset for Token Infrastructure w/ Tommy Johnson 43:47

5M ago43:47

43:47

In this episode, Tommy Johnson discusses Armada, a collaborative project between PsyFi and HXRO that provides an open-source toolkit for launching tokens from inception to full decentralization. He and Austin reflect on the historical pain points of token launches, the evolution of tokenomics over the last several years, "governance-light" vs. "gov…

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How Justin Bons Reconsidered His Thesis About Solana 1:01:51

6M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

In the early days of Solana, Justin Bons (Cyber Capital) was one of the network's biggest public critics. However, in the last several months, Justin has had a change of heart. In this episode, Justin opens up about both his disillusionment with the Ethereum L2 roadmap and why no longer sees Solana in a negative light. He also discusses the importa…

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Live from Breakpoint: Conversation w/ Rune Christensen (MakerDAO) 28:51

6M ago28:51

28:51

In this episode live from BP 2023, Austin sits down with Rune Christensen to discuss MakerDAO's Endgame plan. Rune outlines how the concept of subDAOs will fix the current problems faced by DAOs, why SVM architecture is best suited to carry out his Endgame vision, the toxicity of tribalism, and more. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for ed…

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Crypto's Killer App Is Already Here: Stablecoins w/ Dante Disparte (Circle) 49:21

6M ago49:21

49:21

In this episode, Austin is joined by Amira Valliani (Solana Foundation) to chat with Dante Disparte (Circle) about stablecoin adoption, regulation, and more. Dante envisions a promising future for stablecoins as he explores fundamental questions about their ultimate objectives and distinct applications in the world of payments. DISCLAIMER The conte…

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The Toly Episode 46:32

7M ago46:32

46:32

In this episode, Austin has a freeform conversation with Anatoly Yakovenko about the state of Solana. Beyond the cliches of the past, present, and future of the network, Austin and Toly explore higher level ideas such as design philosophy, hardware limitations, balancing new features with network performance, AI and blockchain, and much more. DISCL…

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What Decentralized Credit Means for Emerging Markets w/ Thomas Bohner 51:21

7M ago51:21

51:21

Private credit in emerging markets like Latin America generally lacks modern infrastructure. According to Thomas Bohner (Credix), blockchain is the perfect technology to bring these markets into the future. With a company like Credix, investors and borrowers are able to leverage smart contracts for things like instant settlement and frictionless cr…

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How Pyth Is Changing the Oracle Game w/ Jayant Krishnamurthy 51:31

7M ago51:31

51:31

Oracles are an essential part of how real-world data gets integrated into DeFi smart contracts, but historically, that process has been fraught with challenges. In this episode, Jayant Krishnamurthy (Duoro Labs) explains how Pyth is addressing these challenges and redefining how a blockchain oracle can work. Originally built on Solana’s L1, Pyth is…

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Why Multisigs are Becoming the Default Security Paradigm 45:33

8M ago45:33

45:33

Multisigs, short for "multiple signatures," are wallets that require multiple private keys to authorize transactions. In the wake of 2022's many collapses, multisigs have increasingly become the default security paradigm in both the Solana ecosystem and the crypto space more broadly. In this episode, Stepan Smikin (Squads) discusses the many use ca…

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Blockchain and AI: An Artist's POV with Lance Weiler 1:01:30

8M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Technology has defined the form and function of storytelling since the beginning of time. In this episode, storyteller, artist, and professor Lance Weiler offers an optimistic perspective on how blockchain, AI, and other frontier technologies will affect storytellers across mediums. Rather than discussing the tech behind NFTs on Solana, Lance shows…

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How Compression is Changing the Way We Think of NFTs 51:14

9M ago51:14

51:14

In today's episode, Austin moderates a panel discussion about compression with Jon Wong (Solana Foundation), Noah Prince (Helium Foundation), and Ilmoi (Tensor). Compression is a way of storing data on Solana that reduces costs by orders of magnitude. For now, its most common use case is compressed NFTs. With compression, you can mint one hundred m…

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Can Block Explorers Work Like Traditional Search Engines? 35:38

9M ago35:38

35:38

Transparency is one of the key features of blockchain, and block explorers play an important role in that transparency. However, navigating explorers on Solana can have a high learning curve, even for crypto natives. This is due to Solana’s abstract data structures, a feature that makes indexing and interpreting data on the blockchain difficult. In…

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What It Takes to Make a AAA Game On-Chain with Michael Wagner 41:18

9M ago41:18

41:18

As of 2023, the gaming industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Why disrupt something that's working so well by introducing blockchain into the equation? In this episode, Michael Wagner (ATMTA/Star Atlas) makes the case for blockchain games. Star Atlas, the flagship game that Michael and his team are working on, is a AAA game that uses So…

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From Anchor to Mad Lads and Beyond with Armani Ferrante 1:15:49

10M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

With Anchor, Backpack, and Mad Lads under his belt, Armani Ferrante is one of Solana's most senior and prolific developers. In this episode, Armani reflects on the values and design philosophies that first attracted him to the Solana ecosystem and where he thinks the ecosystem is headed. He also discusses some of the tech behind xNFTS and Backpack,…

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Bringing Real World Assets on Chain 32:38

10M ago32:38

32:38

RWAs (Real World Assets) are assets that exist in the real world that are tokenized on chain. The RWA market comprises things like equity, fine art, loans, and more, all of which globally account for trillions of dollars in value. In this episode, Trevor Bacon discusses Parcl's unique approach to real estate as an RWA. He's bullish on opportunities…

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Is Banking 3.0 Becoming a Reality? 38:34

10M ago38:34

38:34

If web3 had an intuitive Venmo-like app for sending and receiving crypto, could that expedite mass adoption? Aleksei Zakharov (Ottr) seems to think so. Aleksei describes how blockchain-based products such as Ottr can give users the experience of a modern bank, all without the bank. Banking 3.0, as he calls it, eliminates the possibility of bank fai…

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Gear UP! Ep 28 | Former Navy Seal, Trevor Thompson 29:16

10M ago29:16

29:16

Welcome to an adrenaline-packed episode of Validated by Victoria! In this installment, your host Victoria Vesce dives into the world of bravery, resilience, and pushing limits with none other than Trevor Thompson. As a former Navy SEAL, Protekt Ambassador, and extreme adventurer, Trevor's experiences are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Join Victori…

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The Future of Blockchain Privacy Tools 41:46

10M ago41:46

41:46

If blockchain is going to scale to billions of users with use cases like payroll and and savings, privacy is a prerequisite for adoption. But if privacy preserving technology is vulnerable to the law - think OFAC's sanction of Tornado Cash - how will adoption at that scale ever be possible? In this episode, Yannik Schrade (Elusiv) describes the pos…

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Rejection with Grace, with Alexa Curtis, co-founder of GrasshoppHer 36:04

10M ago36:04

36:04

🎙️ Boosting Careers & Conquering Rejection! 🚀✨ Join me, Victoria Vesce, on Validated By Victoria as I sit down with the incredible Alexa Curtis, co-founder of Grasshopher. We dive deep into the power of rejection and how it propelled us forward in our careers. Plus, we share our candid thoughts on social media's impact. Tune in for a dose of inspir…

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Does Web3 Need Its Own Section 230? 44:25

11M ago44:25

44:25

When Congress passed Section 230 in 1996, it created the legal preconditions for the growth of the modern internet. Today, web3 faces legislative uncertainty in the US, harkening back to the state of the internet before Section 230. In this episode, Chris Grieco (Rain, ex-DOJ) and Lauren Culbertson Grieco (ex-Twitter) offer a historical primer on S…

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Can DePIN Build a Better Map Than Google? 49:19

11M ago49:19

49:19

Traditionally, maps have been built by centralized entities like governments and tech companies. But in this episode, Ariel Seidman discusses the potential of Hivemapper, a decentralized mapping protocol, to completely disrupt the space. When it comes to building a global map, Hivemapper claims that decentralized, community-owned infrastructure can…

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Rethinking High Performance Computing with Kevin F****** Bowers 1:09:47

11M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

In this episode, Austin talks with Kevin Bowers, Chief Science Officer at Jump Trading. Kevin and his team are the brains behind Firedancer, Solana's second independent validator client. As Kevin describes the process of building Firedancer, it's clear that this episode is not only about building a validator client; it's about Kevins unique perspec…

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500 First Dates with Dr. Janine Lee 43:49

11M ago43:49

43:49

Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where we are joined by the inspiring Dr. Janine Lee, a world traveler with over 15 years of experience in learning and development, diversity, equity, and inclusion. But that's not all - Janine also has an interesting personal story to share, having gone on 500 first dates before meeting her husband! F…

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The Philosophy of Ethereum According to Bankless' David Hoffman 1:34:10

11M ago1:34:10

1:34:10

In this episode, David Hoffman (Bankless) and Austin have an honest and multi-faceted conversation about the differences between Solana and Ethereum’s decisions, community, and future. David makes the case for an Ethereum-dominant future, and in doing so, illuminates much about Ethereum's philosophy of design and the culture of its most fervent bel…

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So How Does DeFi Work, Anyway? 46:21

12M ago46:21

46:21

DeFi is defined as, “smart contracts that can execute trustless financial transactions," but beyond that, understanding what’s actually going on under the hood of DeFi protocols and how to use them is still a very narrow area of expertise. Wrapped assets, bridges, automated market makers––these are new tools foreign to the world of traditional fina…

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Designing Crypto for Actual Humans 46:22

12M ago46:22

46:22

One of the things holding back crypto from mass adoption is bad UX. According to Ori Kwan (Orca), crypto's history of bad UX isn’t just because of blockchain’s software constraints. It’s also because of the underrepresentation of designers’ voices. In this episode, Ori helps us understand how she thinks about building web3 products that are desirab…

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Live Show: When to Work with web2 | The Pro-CBDC Case | Crypto Twitter vs. the Hill 51:47

12M ago51:47

51:47

In this live taping of Validated from NFT.NYC, Austin has an informal chat with his Solana Foundation colleagues Amira Valliani and Pedro Miranda. They discuss how web3 x web2 partnerships are evolving, the pros and cons of Central Bank Digital Currencies, and the disconnect between crypto Twitter and conversations among crypto regulators. DISCLAIM…

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Two Ex-OFAC Lawyers Walk into a Bar ... and Discuss the Warren-Marshall Bill 54:11

1y ago54:11

54:11

In this episode, Austin, Amira (Head of Policy at the Solana Foundation), and two ex-OFAC lawyers discuss regulation in web3 as it pertains to national security. Naturally, they discuss OFAC's sanction of Tornado Cash and consider other ways in which the government could have handled the situation. While the Tornado Cash sanction may be old news at…

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Why Crypto Needs a Mobile Revolution 52:28

1y ago52:28

52:28

Will mobile-first applications be a driving force of mass adoption during the next crypto bull run? With over 5 billion smart phone users around the globe, Chris Osborn, founder and CEO of Dialect, thinks that's a solid bet. In this episode, Chris discusses some of the innovative features that will set web3 messaging platforms like Dialect apart fr…

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Not Your Keys, Not Your Crypto: The Importance of Self-Custody with Charles Guillimet, CTO of Ledger 47:39

1y ago47:39

47:39

Self-sovereignty is one of the foundational promises of crypto, but without self-custody, that promise simply falls flat. In this episode, Charles Guillimet (CTO of Ledger) discusses topics like the importance of self-custody and the role of security, in addition to the the evolution of Ledger's product offerings as the crypto industry has changed …

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What Does It Mean for an NFT Community to Get Acquired? 51:27

1y ago51:27

51:27

When Meta Angels launched in 2021, it branded itself as an NFT community using web3 to "harness real world opportunities." In late 2022, Meta Angels was acquired by Hug, an NFT curation platform, and their respective communities merged. In this episode, Meta Angels co-founder Alex Cavoulacos discusses how a values-driven NFT project can be sustaina…

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Ep. 26 | The SEO of Love Island with Tre Forte 51:36

1y ago51:36

51:36

In this exciting episode of Validated by Victoria, host Victoria sits down with none other than Love Island's Tre Forte. Tre shares his experiences on the reality show and discusses the possibility of starring in another adventure. From getting booted out of the villa to discussing SEO, this episode covers it all. Don't miss out on this entertainin…

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How a Web 2 CMO is Navigating web3 Strategy 33:44

1y ago33:44

33:44

During the last bull run, legacy fashion brands raced to incorporate web3 into their strategy. Now, with consumer demand for web3 in hibernation, where does that leave marketers in the traditional fashion space who are still bullish on web3? In this episode, Lisa Pillette (CMO of Fossil Group) discusses Fossil's venture into NFTs and how the compan…

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Does the Internet Really Need Blockchain-Based AI? 48:19

1y ago48:19

48:19

To skeptics, blockchain-based AI may sound like a solution in search of a problem. But to Humayun Sheikh, founder and CEO of Fetch, decentralized AI has the power to revolutionize how we transact on the Internet by creating truly peer-to-peer information systems. That sounds straightforward enough, but consumer-facing AI is still in its infancy, an…

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What the Hell Is Going on in Crypto Venture Investing? with Ben & David from Acquired 48:58

1y ago48:58

48:58

Crypto venture investing has plummeted from all time highs, but maybe perceiving this as a "crypto" problem is the wrong way of looking at it. Through the lens of seasoned investors, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal (Acquired) help us make sense of the present moment of crypto venture and the future conditions under which investing in crypto will be…

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Build Block Better: It's Infrastructure Week 42:33

1y ago42:33

42:33

Running a blockchain network requires sophisticated hardware and software working together. The term "blockchain infrastructure" refers to any component of this system that actually facilitates the existence of a blockchain. In this episode, we talk with Aaron Henshaw, co-founder of Bison Trails, a pioneering blockchain infrastructure platform that…

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How web3 Is Disrupting the Web 2 Venture Playbook with Li Jin 46:00

1y ago46:00

46:00

In 2019, Li Jin was a tech VC and evangelist for specialized Web 2 platforms and marketplaces. Now, she's all in on web3. From Li's point of view, many of the "passion economy" businesses that were hard to scale in Web 2 are actually more viable in web3. Her current thesis is that ownership - not just revenue - is the next big opportunity in tech, …

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Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs All They're Hyped Up to Be? 34:38

1y ago34:38

34:38

Zero-knowledge proofs are one of the most compelling and counterintuitive technologies in crypto today. How can you prove something with zero knowledge of the thing you're proving? This episode examines the current and future use cases of zero-knowledge systems while having an honest dialogue about both their challenges and promise. DISCLAIMER The …

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Meet a web3 Musician Who Makes Money 41:34

1y ago41:34

41:34

Black Dave is a multi-disciplinary artist best known for his music NFTs. Unlike many artists who migrate to web3 from Web 2, web3 is where Black Dave got his start. Dave's web3 origin story is not only unique, but also a crucial part of his success. Dave shares his thoughts on digital culture, community building, the intersection of web3 with the m…

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