{"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 established in 2020 by [Robbie Klages](https://iq.wiki/wiki/robbie-klages) and [Andy C](https://iq.wiki/wiki/andy-c) under the name DeFi Slate. Klages studied mathematics and philosophy at the University of Florida and became involved in the crypto industry in 2016. He has since participated in industry conferences as both an attendee and speaker. Andy C previously worked in online marketing before becoming involved in the blockchain sector. As the platform's coverage expanded beyond [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) to other areas of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology and digital finance, DeFi Slate was rebranded as The Rollup.[\\[2\\]](#cite-id-qgrPj9RD6lpYWsUn)​\n\n## Programs & Activities\n\nThe Rollup produces a podcast covering topics including [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum), [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) infrastructure, and [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets). Episodes include interviews with industry participants, including [Jesse Pollak](https://iq.wiki/wiki/jesse-pollak) and [Haseeb Qureshi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/haseeb-qureshi), on topics related to Ethereum and digital asset markets. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-3pdnYOOtg5bydLJm)​\n\nThe Rollup also publishes research and analysis through its newsletter, covering subjects such as artificial intelligence in finance, tokenization of [real-world assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas), and blockchain technology. The Rollup Ventures serves as the firm's investment arm and invests in early-stage crypto companies.[\\[1\\]](#cite-id-kMs90Oyj32mCiaSN) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-qgrPj9RD6lpYWsUn)​\n\n## Ventures\n\nThe Rollup Ventures is the investment arm of The Rollup and focuses on early-stage companies in the blockchain and digital asset sectors. According to The Rollup, its venture activities have included partnerships with companies in the digital asset and fintech industries and more than 75 angel investments in seed-stage crypto startups.[\\[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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