'The Rise of Quant Investing in Crypto': Connor Guests on The New Barbarians Podcast

Truvius co-founder and CEO Connor Farley joined the New Barbarians Podcast for a long-form discussion on quant investing in crypto, how Truvius — an SEC-registered investment advisor specializing in digital asset management — applies institutional-grade strategies to digital assets, and the advantages of a systematic approach in a rapidly evolving market. Watch or listen to the episode on Spotify, YouTube, or other podcast apps:

Key topics covered during the discussion

• The macroeconomic landscape and crypto's role in portfolio diversification

• How Truvius is brining institutional-grade investment strategies to digital assets

• The rise of Solana, Ethereum, and how network fees impact valuations

• Why quant-driven strategies matter in crypto investing

• The future of Bitcoin Layer 2s and digital asset adoption

An ordered breakdown of topics discussed

• 00:00 Introduction the New Barbarians Podcast

• 03:25 Market Overview and Economic Insights

• 06:22 Connor Farley's Career Journey and Truvius

• 10:20 Understanding Truvius Products and Strategies

• 13:18 Comparing Traditional and Crypto Investment Strategies

• 21:38 Key Performance Indicators in Crypto Investing

• 35:42 Exploring the Crypto Economy

• 41:50 Investment Strategies in Crypto

• 47:02 Evaluating Ethereum and Solana

• 52:52 Understanding Layer 1 and Layer 2

• 56:54 Future of Bitcoin and Layer 2 Solutions

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