Election Aftermath and the Bitcoin Pump
In this episode, we dive into post-election reflections, exploring the relief and remaining tensions as we move beyond a contentious cycle. We then celebrate Bitcoin’s new all-time high, discussing its implications for the future of crypto and the potential for a federal Bitcoin reserve. Finally, we consider the idea that engaging in social advocacy can be a privilege in itself, examining how survival and priorities differ globally.
Are AI Agents Replacing Influencers? w/ Kalos of Wayfinder & Parallel | Ep. 52
In episode #52 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh cover an exciting lineup of topics that highlight emerging Web3 projects and AI integration. They start with Wayfinder with Kalos, a platform bringing AI-powered agents to blockchain, where users can deploy agents to complete complex tasks autonomously across networks. The hosts also discuss Virtuals with Matthew, a protocol where users can create autonomous AI influencers with decentralized ownership, illustrating the growth of AI and blockchain convergence. The episode then introduces Plastic Labs with Courtland, Plastic Labs' co-founder, which recently created a splash with a tool that attracted significant attention in the meme coin world, highlighting its unexpected success and the hype surrounding agent-driven coin launches. Wrapping up, the hosts launch into a Lightning Round, covering the latest updates and trends in the crypto and AI spaces, including new use cases and projects shaping the future of decentralized technology. 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Start of Podcast 3:37 - Wayfinder w/ Kalos 19:38 - Virtuals w/ Matthew 36:26 - Plastic Labs w/ Courtland Leer 51:03 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at live.seedclub.xyz on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/internet-explorers/id1756599282 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
CoW Swap Launches On Arbitrum
CoW Swap launches on Arbitrum. Taiko subsidizes near-empty blobs. Avail secures $75 million in funding. And Coinbase Wallet expands payment link support. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/479
CURAT3D: Derek Edwards Exploring Digital Objects on the Blockchain
Introducing Derek Edwards, Managing Partner at Collab + Currency and Co-founder of Glitch Marfa Gallery. We dive deep into Glitch Marfa's "Every 30 days" project, aimed at giving artists the space and resources to create meaningful work. Next, Derek discusses Collab + Currency's investment strategy in the blockchain space, and how they've been able to fund some of the most important crypto infrastructure we use today. And lastly, we double tap into the intersection of AI and blockchain and the outsized potential for crypto incentives to enhance synthetic intelligence processes. Derek Edwards: X (Twitter): https://x.com/derekedws Writing: https://medium.com/@derekedws Collab + Currency: Website: https://www.collabcurrency.com/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/collab_currency Glitch Marfa: Website: https://www.glitchmarfa.com/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/glitchmarfa
Things are heating up again
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle chat election, crypto, and the - dare we say - positive direction of the crypto markets heading into the end of the year. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @polymarket @prtyDAO @miguelgarest @fabianospeziari @rogerdickerman @artbasel @buildtre_io @patriziabarnato @cliff_esq @trislit @t3chtrials @ronindacc @wgmeets @dankvr @ashconnell @j1mmyeth @unc_matteth @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom
Coinbase Launches Smart Wallet
Coinbase launches its Smart Wallet. zkSync announces its V24 upgrade launch date. EigenLayer releases support for AVS rewards on testnet. And Geth lowers its minimum miner tip. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/480
BASE Creator Jesse Pollak: Why Most Crypto Traders Lose (And What to Do Instead) | E93
Jesse Pollak is the creator of Base, Coinbase's ethereum layer 2 network offering a secure, low-cost way for anyone to build decentralized apps onchain. He is also the Lead at Coinbase Wallet and a member of the Coinbase Exec Team. In this conversation, Jesse shares his deeply personal journey of building Base, from the intense pressure of early ideation to the physical and emotional toll of its launch. He opens up about almost quitting, losing 20 pounds from stress, and how his wife's intervention helped him through the darkest moments. Beyond the struggles, Jesse discusses his ambitious vision for an onchain future, predicting that "everything will be onchain in 5 years." From his unique background in Quaker schools to his unconventional problem-solving methods, Jesse offers rare insights into what it takes to build a platform that could transform how billions of people interact with the digital world. In this episode, we explore: Jesse’s mind and struggles What gave him a big chip on the shoulder How hard the beginning of Base was on a personal level Why the most successful products in crypto DO NOT have a token The Coinbase’s centralization Paradox How Jesse built the leading Ethereum Layer 2 in the crypto space. Why Jesse owns a Cryptopunk What it takes to be a successful founder in crypto Why Jesse cuts his hair earlier this year How Jesse finds solutions to the most complex problems! And much more!
Peanut the Squirrel and Government Overreach
In this week’s episode, we discuss the controversial seizure of a pet squirrel named Peanut by New York wildlife authorities, sparking debate over government overreach. We dissect Kamala Harris’s targeted ads that shift messaging on Israel and Gaza depending on the state, and question the growing limits on free speech amid concerns over “misinformation.” Finally, we explore the rise of AI trading bots in crypto and reflect on how crypto culture has drifted from its roots. Perfect listening for a high-stakes election week.
Decoding the Intersection of Skating and DAOs with Gami of GnarsDAO
Mint Season 7 Episode 7 explored the fascinating intersection of skateboarding culture and the world of crypto as Gami, the founder of GnarsDAO, joined us. Gami shared his personal journey of discovering crypto and how his experiences with psychedelics shaped his principles and values. He also delved into the workings of GnarsDAO, its decision-making process, and the potential for growth with additional resources.
Conduit Introduces G2 Sequencer
Conduit introduces the G2 sequencer. Fuel Ignition goes live on mainnet. And Hyperlane introduces Superlane. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/575
Superseed Joins The Superchain
Superseed joins the Superchain. Securitize supports USDC to BlackRock BUIDL conversions. Offchain Labs release an Arbitrum Orbit roadmap. And Towns launches its messaging app on Base. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/574
017 - execute.
@cameron and @christin joke about executing strategy, operations, and tactics. WATCH the video here https://www.youtube.com/live/biU2t6FUEPc?feature=shared
Vitalik On The Future Of Ethereum
Vitalik outlines future improvements for Ethereum. And Base becomes the largest rollup by TVL on protocols. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/573
016 - simplify.
@cameron and @christin yap about simplifying our work, life, and decision-making! WATCH the video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mFhAyUh35_Y?feature=shared
Scroll Announces SCR Token
Scroll announces its SCR native token and airdrop. Aave launches its v3.2 protocol upgrade. Google Search supports ENS domains. And the EF is looking to hire protocol testers. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/569
ethPandaOps Xatu Data Collection Initiative
ethPandaOps introduces the Xatu data collection initiative. Sigma Prime releases its multiproof library. EigenLayer discloses a 1.6M EIGEN token loss to an attacker. And Form Network introduces FETH. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/567
Ethereum Follow Protocol Goes Live
Ethereum Follow Protocol goes live on mainnet. TrueCoin settles charges with the SEC. WalletConnect opens registrations for its airdrop. And Phaver launches its SOCIAL platform token. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/559
vibe check 11 - @lambchop
epic vibe check with @lambchop from farcaster on vibes, education, and how to welcome new members into digital spaces https://warpcast.com/lambchop
The Chopping Block: World Liberty Financial, Liquidity Risks, and Global Crypto Adoption
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week the squad is live from Token2049 in Singapore and joined by special guests Mo Shaikh, CEO and Co-Founder of Aptos Labs, and Arthur Hayes, CIO at Maelstrom. In this episode, they tackle the buzz around Trump’s DeFi projects, the challenges of hosting Token2049 during F1, and the controversy surrounding Iggy Azalea’s canceled debate. The conversation also covers the macro impact of potential Fed rate cuts, the role of celebrity coins, and the future of global crypto adoption. Don't miss this insightful live discussion in front of the Token2049 audience!
Hypersub & The Future of Creator Revenue | Jonny Mack
In this episode we chat with Jonny Mack, co-founder of Hypersub. We dive into Jonny’s background as a professional designer, his early forays into crypto, the origins of Hypersub, pivoting from crowdfunding to subscriptions, pricing strategies & onchain referrals, scaling beyond crypto-natives, and more.
EF Seeks Pectra Audit Proposals
The EF seeks proposals for a Pectra audit. Base introduces a global buildathon initiative. ZKsync Era goes live on the Aave front end. And Optimism approves a 3 million OP token grant for DeFi on Base. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/558
Introducing the Building Web3 Podcast
SummaryThe host, Jax Dwyer, introduces himself and his background in computer science, finance, and technology. He explains how he became interested in Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) through his experiences at Google, BlackRock, and in the content creation space. Jax shares his goal for the podcast, which is to interview founders and provide listeners with the latest information on projects and trends in the blockchain space.Work with us: https://buildingweb3media.com/services/TakeawaysThe host has a background in computer science, finance, and technology, which has led to his interest in Web3 and decentralized finance.The podcast aims to provide listeners with the latest information on projects and trends in the blockchain space.Conferences and networking events are valuable for connecting with players in the Web3 space.Interviews with founders and technical experts will help listeners understand the components of building Web3 and the opportunities available. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Web3 and Decentralized Finance02:22 Exploring Projects and Trends in the Blockchain Space03:48 The Value of Conferences and Networking in Web304:45 Interviews with Founders and Technical Experts in Web3KeywordsWeb3, decentralized finance, computer science, finance, technology, Google, BlackRock, content creation, blockchain, podcast, founders, projects, trends
Episode 7 | Arsenal rattle City, Lopetegui in trouble, Jackson clinical and La Liga roundup
In this episode we catch up on all the Premier League action from the weekend starting with the big game between man City and Arsenal. We also discuss West Ham's struggles under Lopetegui, Liverpool's bounce back, Nicholas Jackson's performance and a brief recap of La Liga action.
Aerodrome- The Central Liquidity Hub On Base Network
Alexander from Aerodrome joined us on the podcast to talk about the protocol and how to simplify defi for the 1 billion users planning to come onchain Aerodrome Finance is a next-generation AMM designed to serve as Base's central liquidity hub, combining a powerful liquidity incentive engine, vote-lock governance model, and friendly user experience. If you havent heard of them, you really should start learning. Aerodrome represents 73% of the total DEX TVL on Base and over 3.7x the TVL of Uniswap. Simply put, they are a big deal. We hope you enjoy the conversation of the latest edition of Late Night On Base.
Jesse Pollak- Base Builder #001
Jesse Pollak is known to everyone in the Base ecosystem and an inspiration to all. Learn more about who Jesse is, what keeps him motivated, and where his sense of purpose comes from in life.We hope you enjoy the epsiode. Learn More About Jesse On X:https://x.com/jessepollakLearn More About Late Night On Base on X:https://x.com/latenightonbase
