Coinbase PERPs vs Hyperliquid, Stablecoin Rails & Claynosaurz + HEEBOO
Thursday, 18 December 2025 · 2 min read · Listen to the episode ↗
The episode explores key developments in the crypto landscape, particularly the competition between Coinbase's zero-fee peer-to-peer trading and Hyperliquid's challenges in user experience. It examines the potential mainstream adoption of stablecoins for businesses and highlights concerns about their sustainability and hidden fees. Additionally, the importance of financial education and user protection in trading platforms is emphasized, suggesting tutorials and safeguards against trading risks.
Cap and Steve discuss the evolving landscape of crypto, focusing on the comparison between Coinbase and Hyperliquid. They highlight Coinbase's new zero-fee peer-to-peer trading feature, which could disrupt the market, especially as OpenSea has removed similar offerings. The challenges Hyperliquid faces due to Coinbase's advancements are also noted, particularly regarding user experience and trading friction.
The conversation touches on the collectibles market, with concerns about current token "hype" and the decision to burn an unused assistance fund, impacting about 13% of the circulating supply. Hyperliquid's team unlocks, revealing nearly 10 million tokens monthly for the next 23 months, raise questions about its operational status in the U.S. and the legalities surrounding perpetual trading.
Rex shares his positive experience with PseudoSwap for NFT trading, contrasting it with OpenSea's challenges and community criticism. The discussion on OpenSea highlights the need for diversification beyond NFTs to ensure growth, with competition from platforms like LooksRare and Blur.
The conversation shifts to Coinbase's recent announcements regarding custom stablecoins, with predictions that stablecoins will become standard for businesses. Gary discusses the advantages of stablecoins in controlling yield and facilitating commerce, while concerns about hidden fees and sustainability of Coinbase's fee structure are raised.
The rise of cashless transactions and the importance of financial education in schools are emphasized, alongside discussions on NFT PFP brands and the need for businesses to align interests with fans. Updates on Plano's initiatives and the Hebrew platform's approach to uncovering valuable intellectual property are shared, highlighting the importance of fan engagement.
The conversation also addresses the integration of prediction markets into trading apps, emphasizing the need for improved financial education to protect users from risks associated with margin trading and liquidation events. Suggestions for enhancing user education include mandatory tutorials for new users and implementing guardrails for margin trading.
The discussion concludes with excitement for the future of the crypto space, encouraging listeners to remain cautious with investments and to provide constructive feedback for growth.
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