{"id":"the-rollup","title":"The Rollup","content":"**The Rollup** is a media and venture firm focused on [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets) and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain). Founded in 2020 by [Robbie Klages](https://iq.wiki/wiki/robbie-klages) and [Andy C](https://iq.wiki/wiki/andy-c), the firm produces podcasts, interviews, research, and other content covering developments across the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) industry. It also participates in venture initiatives within the digital asset ecosystem. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-kMs90Oyj32mCiaSN) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-qgrPj9RD6lpYWsUn)​\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](E3skTXfZ6_Q)\n\n## History\n\nThe Rollup was initially established as \"DeFi Slate\" in 2020 by [Robbie Klages](https://iq.wiki/wiki/robbie-klages) and [Andy C](https://iq.wiki/wiki/andy-c). Robbie, with a background in mathematics and philosophy from the University of Florida, discovered crypto through online poker in 2016 and soon became an active participant in the industry. His experience includes attending and speaking at over 25 flagship crypto conferences globally. Andy, a self-made entrepreneur, initially ventured into online marketing before fully immersing himself in the blockchain space. The team decided to rebrand to The Rollup as their focus expanded beyond [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) to cover broader aspects of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology and digital finance. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-qgrPj9RD6lpYWsUn)​\n\n## Programs & Activities\n\nCentral to the platform's activity is The Rollup podcast, which covers a wide range of topics including [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum), [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) architecture, and [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets). The podcast features interviews with notable industry figures such as [Jesse Pollak](https://iq.wiki/wiki/jesse-pollak) discussing [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum)'s trade advantages and [Haseeb Qureshi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/haseeb-qureshi) predicting the boom of [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets). [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-3pdnYOOtg5bydLJm)​\n\nThe Rollup also provides in-depth analyses and research posts, available weekly to subscribers of their newsletter. These research posts delve into a broad spectrum of subjects such as AI in finance, tokenization of [real-world assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas), and the development of blockchain technologies. Additionally, The Rollup Ventures, which forms part of the platform's portfolio, actively invests in early-stage crypto startups, harnessing connections and insights gathered from around the globe to contribute to [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) innovation. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-kMs90Oyj32mCiaSN) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-qgrPj9RD6lpYWsUn)​\n\n## Funding / Treasury\n\nThe Rollup Ventures is the investment arm of The Rollup, dedicated to supporting emerging talent and innovative projects in the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) ecosystem. To date, it has successfully closed dozens of partnerships with major brands across the digital asset and fintech sectors. The venture arm has facilitated over 75 angel investments in seed-stage crypto startups, underscoring The Rollup's commitment to fostering the growth of blockchain technology through strategic financial backing and advisory services. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-qgrPj9RD6lpYWsUn)​","summary":"The Rollup is a leading blockchain media platform focusing on digital finance, DeFi, AI, and tokenization. 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