"Without a Trace" featuring Anoncast founder Kartik Patel aka @slokh | ZEROPOD S2 E4

When Vitalik Buterin buys a memecoin to try your consumer zk social app, you know you’re onto something. Kartik Patel (aka @slokh) joins ZEROPOD to talk about Anoncast— the ZK-powered app that lets you post anonymously and trustlessly to Farcaster and Twitter/X from a web interface at anoncast.org. From hacking RuneScape mods as a kid to pulling endless hours at OpenSea during peak NFT chaos, Kartik shares his journey, the lore behind $ANON, and why he thinks ZK privacy is the future. Along the way: why Farcaster is the Silicon Valley of crypto, how he learned ZK programming from scratch in three weeks, and how "lore-first, product-second" might just be the future of bootstrapping. Join us to learn all about the cracked dev who made it possible to speak your mind on the internet, without a trace. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - When Vitalik tries your app 01:09 - ZEROPOD Intro 01:26 - Anon, A-non, Tomato, tomahto.03:13 - Young Kartik 04:00 - Hacking game mods 05:00 - Happy in his space (software developing) 07:13 - From defi protocols to NFTs 07:33 - Joined Opensea 08:13 - Working at Opens during peak NFT bull 09:33 - Working at Manifold and then striking out on his own 10:28 - Solo hacking 11:25 - Why was he attracted to building on Farcaster 12:13 - Better Farcaster branding 13:40 - Similar problems to Ethereum 15:13 - Building Nook farcaster client 18:23 - A Kartik Primer on the ANON Lore 21:51 - Kartik wasn’t even involved in ANON until after the CTO 23:00 - How the anoncast idea came to be 24:49 - New paradigm of products coming downstream of communities 27:13 - Why he wanted to build anoncast 28:16 - Vitalik buying $ANON and trying anoncast 29:40 - How does ZK privacy work? 31:18 - Why is ZK privacy important? 32:55 - How does anoncast work? 36:00 - The future of what curation could look like on anoncast… ZK-anon reddit? 38:00 - Favourite feature shipped on anoncast so far 41:00 - Learning ZK on the go 42:00 - Best use cases for anoncast? (Alpha?) 43:30 - How can people contribute to the project? 44:00 - Best place to learn how to use anoncast? 44:44 - What is he most excited about? 47:00 - Just build, have fun and differentiate 47:30 - What is the sloth backstory 48:00 - Outro Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!

Unlocking Onchain Insights: Alex Svanevik on Nansen, AI, and the Future of Crypto

Mint Season 6, Episode 3 featured Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen.ai, the leading blockchain analytics tool for crypto traders. In this episode, we discussed how Nansen labels wallets and tracks onchain activity, Alex’s thoughts on artists tokenizing music, and the intersection of NFTs and DeFi. We also explored the state of AI in crypto, Nansen's acquisition of Ape Board, and the vision for their chat application. Alex shared strategies for creators to leverage onchain data and reflected on lessons he’s learned since founding Nansen. This conversation offers a deep dive into the trends shaping the crypto space. Enjoy this blast from the past.

CC0 Licensing: What is it and Why it Matters

Mint Season 5, Episode 4 featured Emma-Jane Mackinnon-Lee, Founder of DIGITALAX and The Copyright Cartel, a Web3 Creative Commons DAO. Emma-Jane explored the intricacies of the CC0 license, discussing what it is, how it works, and why dedicating rights to the public domain is a compelling case for creators. She shared her journey into Web3, lessons from Wall Street, and the motivation behind starting CC0 DAO. The episode also covered examples of CC0 licensing, how to capture value with it, and untapped areas for experimentation. I hope you enjoy this blast from the past.

Context S4: Does Fashion Make Tech Cool? w/ Maghan McDowell, Senior Innovation Editor at Vogue Business

In the season 4 premier, Blake speaks with Maghan McDowell, senior innovation editor at Vogue Business, and gets a temperature check on how the fashion industry is embracing AI and NFTs. They review some of the most iconic fashion NFT collaborations including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nike, and go over what made them successful and what can be learned from them. Blake even asks if the fashion industry has actually abandoned NFTs and web 3 (spoiler alert: it has NOT!). They talk through one of the most exciting developments in the crypto fashion arena, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and how Coach is leading the way on this. They continue by chatting about how generative AI will continue impact the fashion industry as well as advances in data science and machine learning. Blake also asks how Maghan defines digital fashion and why we aren’t seeing more influencers wearing digital fashion (***digital tailoring is hard!) They wind down by addressing the growth of Substack, its impact on journalism and Condé  Nast’s partnership with Open AI. If you’re a fashion person or interested in consumer tech, this one is for you. This episode is in partnership with Bonsai, a cross chain social token empowering creators across Lens, ZKsync and Base. This is a token that I actually use and love…you can even collect this episode on Orb with Bonsai :) Maghan’s X: https://twitter.com/MaghanMcD Blake's Context Orb Club: https://orb.club/c/context Blake’s X: https://twitter.com/blakefinucane Bonsai: https://orb.club/@bonsai Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/

The Tales of Web3 S2 with Zon (Episode 013)

Welcome to THE TALES OF WEB3 - Season Two! In the new season, we will continue to go behind the scenes with the most epic builders and learn about their mindsets, the decisions they made in the past, and what made them who they are today. To make it more fun, we have added the hot takes section for season two, where every guest will be asked to share 1 hot take that is really, REALLY controversial! For Episode 1, we are excited to welcome my brother Zon, Co-founder of Initia, to the podcast! Study Zon, study Initia.

What Audience Data Can Creators Unlock in Web3 using NFTs and Tokens?

Mint bonus episode: I was invited to speak at NFT LA back in 2022 about the creator economy and hosted a discussion with Jesse Tevelow of Praise, Alexandra Hooven of Rally, and Noel Borges of Mintblack. 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - The current state of the web3 creator economy 06:28 - Should creators strive to build virality or a niche group of true fans? 14:22 - How to transition your web2 audience into web3? 22:02 - What data can creators unlock via NFTs and other crypto assets? 35:47 - Outro …and so much more I hope you enjoy our conversation.

They Will PAY You to Quit Vaping w/ Reffo from Puffpaw | Ep. 46

Is vaping the future of finance? In this episode of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh explore Puffpaw's "vape-to-earn" model, discussing its mission to incentivize quitting nicotine through token rewards and the sustainability of its tokenomics. Next, they dive into FriendTech, questioning its future after the team’s decision to halt development, and reflect on the platform’s missed potential. Jess & Josh then cover Drip, a Solana NFT platform helping artists build communities, highlighting its impact on the NFT space. The hosts also touch on the crypto community’s obsession with being “early” and how that dynamic is changing as the industry matures. Wrapping up, they discuss the importance of value-driven applications and emerging trends in Web3 innovation. Jess & Josh finish up the episode with a lightning round, as is tradition! 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Start of Episode 2:54 - Puffpaw (Vape to Earn) 20:03 - FriendTech (The End?) 29:35 - Drip (Solana NFTs) 44:00 - On Being Early 51:10 - Make Applications Great Again 53:43 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences.

Navigating Onchain Distribution and Growth Strategies with Peter Vecchiarelli

That’s Peter, the founder of the Ethereum Investment Club (EIC), a magazine publication documenting the very best of Ethereum. We recorded this episode during Onchain Summer, just as the meme of onchain virality was emerging—a movement in which Peter plays a key role. He shares his insights on onchain distribution, and we delve into the unique challenges and strategies of distributing content and mints, highlighting the differences between traditional marketing and onchain marketing. Peter also reveals valuable lessons from running successful campaigns and gives us a glimpse into some innovative onchain growth strategies he's been working on. It's a packed discussion, so I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Hyperactive Episode 5 - Red with Antimo FM

We walk-and-talk with freelance product designer, Antimo FM. Antimo shares his journey from growing up in Italy with a passion for comic books and illustration, his path to design, crypto, and Farcaster, and how he’s using Hypersub to build community and earn recurring revenue onchain.

Public Parks and DAOs: The Rise of Digital Cities with Alex Zhang

I'm excited to bring back OG episode. Mint Season 3 episode 7 welcomed Alex Zhang, a Co-Founder of Friends with Benefits and the aspiring Jane Jacobs of DAOs. This was probably the most important conversation I’ve had on Mint so far. He brings so much insight and is really well versed with all things DAOs. We discuss: 0:00 - Intro 4:10 - Growing up a Son to Immigrants 7:34 - Becoming the Jane Jacobs of DAOs 20:55 - Understanding Dynamism in a Digital City 24:02 - The Differences Between Real Cities and Digital Cities 29:34 - FWB Season 4 39:47 - Crypto as an Incentive 46:49 - Photography and Crypto - The Similarities 49:09 - What Eats Web 3.0? 51:30 - Outro ...and so much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Hyperactive Episode 4 - Narisofka's Gang with Sofia Komarenko

We walk-and-talk with artist, illustrator, and designer Sofia Komarenko. Sophia shares her journey from growing up in Siberia and Kaliningrad to becoming a professional artist. She discusses her influences from cartoons and games, her entry into the NFT space, and the challenges of the crypto winter. Sophia highlights the importance of physical representations of digital art and how she’s using Hypersub to earn recurring revenue, and build a community of supporters that help sustain her artistic practice.

Context S3: Inside Super Punk World w/ Nina Chanel Abney and Todd Kramer

Blake speaks with the brilliant Nina Chanel Abney, world renowned multidisciplinary artist. Her resume is beyond impressive; her work is in the permanent collections of museums like The MoMa and The Whitney, and she just released her second collaboration with Nike, designing her take on the iconic Jordan 3. Earlier this year, she was the first artist selected for Punk in Residence, an art program by CryptoPunks designed to champion creative experimentation with web 3. She released Super Punk World, her 500 piece NFT collection in May as part of the program. Throughout this episode, you’ll get further context on Nina’s entire body of work, her artistic vision and what she stands for, while Blake and her chat about the WNBA, her Nike collab, art history, how humour translates across mediums and more. The second half of the episode is dedicated to talking about Super Punk World, from its conception to its reception, to what’s next. Accompanying Nina is the innovative gallerist and collector Todd Kramer, who provides illuminating perspectives about the business side of the art industry, what Nina has accomplished in her career thus far and The Gallery of Digital Assets (GODA) which Nina and him co-founded with Pharrell (among others!). The three of them have an inspiring and pertinent discussion that is especially relevant for crypto art and NFT collectors and anyone interested in creativity onchain. Nina’s Twitter: https://x.com/ninachanel Super Punk World: https://hub.cryptopunks.app/gallery/nina Nina’s Nike Collab: https://www.nike.com/ca/launch/t/air-jordan-3-retro-x-nina-chanel-abney-bicoastal-and-malachite Todd’s Twitter: https://x.com/toddkramer1 Blake’s Twitter: https://x.com/blakefinucane Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/

Why Social Needs a Layer 2 ft. Ryan Li of Cyber

This episode welcomes Ryan Li, Co-Founder of Cyber, the layer 2 for social. We spend this conversation diving into Cyber’s evolution, The launch of their L2 on Optimism, and their goals for their creator grants program and products they hope to see be built on their network. I’m excited to help Cyber social summer campaign with a jam packed discussion. Enjoy!

Terminally Onchain with YB

We discuss the past, present, and future of YB's work, and how he's using Hypersub to earn recurring revenue onchain with Terminally Onchain.

Welcome to ETH Daily

Welcome to your daily Ethereum news briefing. Dive into the latest on Ethereum, DAOs, DeFi, Staking, LRTs, and L2 rollups. Subscribe to our newsletter so you never miss a beat: https://ethdaily.io Follow Us X: x.com/ethdaily Lens: hey.xyz/u/ethdaily Farcaster: warpcast.com/ethdaily.eth

How To Thrive In Onchain Social Media

In this episode of the Guilded Age Podcast, hosted by Gary Sheng, Ted, known as the ultimate power user of Farcaster, shares her journey of gaining over 300,000 followers on Farcaster. Ted discusses the success of FarCon, a large Farcaster meetup in Venice, and how it encapsulated the community spirit of the platform. The conversation delves into the strategies and tools used for organizing community events within decentralized ecosystems, the importance of authenticity in community building, and the benefits of creating smaller, engaged community pockets. Ted offers valuable advice for community builders, emphasizing the power of engaging genuinely with members and the importance of remaining adaptable and open to feedback. 🫂 FOLLOW TED https://x.com/tednolasso; https://warpcast.com/ted 👜 COLLECT THIS EPISODE https://pods.media/guild 📺 WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Rscmq42lVIAS8MYd8qirks_QrEFTauY 🎧 LISTEN TO THE AUDIO https://open.spotify.com/show/65YnHFR9dyQZ7o3jmlMafn 🫂 JOIN THE GUILDED AGE GUILD https://guild.xyz/the-guilded-age 👋 FOLLOW US Guild: https://x.com/Guildxyz; https://warpcast.com/~/channel/guild Gary: https://x.com/GarySheng; https://warpcast.com/garysheng

The Yon Experience with Yon Frula

We discuss the past, present, and future of Yan's work, and how he's using Hypersub to earn recurring revenue onchain with The Yon Experience.

Believe in Something with Jihad Esmail

We discuss the past, present, and future of Jihad's work, and how he's using Hypersub to earn recurring revenue onchain for Believe in Something.

many such cases ep 12: building for high-quality content with @dwr

on this episode (recorded “like a year ago”), @dwr joins @ted and @nonlinear to discuss the number one priority for farcaster right now: the challenge in creating a sustainable supply of quality content. we cover user engagement metrics, the current state of channels and what they could become, and how the team is thinking about enabling high-quality content through new features. @dwr also shares some of his insights on the power of text-based content and cultures on social platforms like twitter and what the emergence of AI-generated content may mean for these platforms. 00:39 farcaster’s top priority 01:29 challenges and strategies for building communities 07:30 reducing the barrier to high-quality content 15:20 the dominance of text-based content 18:35 in-group culture, power of memes, and AI-generated content 25:25 the future of channels

Shorts | Julian Holguin: Why Content is The Hook

This short highlights one of my favorite moments from my conversation with Julian Holguiin of Doodles and Jesse Pollak of Base. Content is the hook that will usher in billions of users from web2 into web3. Doodles knows this best, and with Julian's prolific background in media and music, coupled with their acquisition of a major animation studio, they're perfectly positioned to execute on this strategy. Listen to the full episode: https://pods.media/mint-podcast/doodles-moves-to-base-ft-jullian-holguin-and-jesse-pollak

Charlie Crown on Music Crowdfunding Mechanics

Mint Season 4 episode 10 welcomes Charlie Crown, the Miami-based, Colombian DJ & producer who has released tracks through Sony Music, Dim Mak, and PRMD; and garnered over 25+ million streams in the process. He’s received nods from some of dance music’s biggest names including The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, and Illenium; and shared stages with other incredible artists like Zomboy, Mija, and Le Youth; in addition to massive performances at Club Space Miami and Life in Color. His most recent single, “Sinking” with Bronze Whale reached the top 25 on Apple Music’s Electronic charts in over 40 countries and peaked at No. 28 on the US Electronic chart. Charlie Crown is endorsed by McDSP, FabFilter, and Sonarworks audio plugins. He’s also deep in the world of where music meets web3. I wanted to have him on because, (1) I backed his project, and (2) his crowdfund mechanics are quite different from what we’re used to seeing. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

$PSTL - Social Tokens Unlock Merch, Music & More

Mint Season 1 episode 2 featured Jack Johnson, who’s artist name is JVCKJ. He’s widely known as one half of the multi-platinum pop duo Jack & Jack. He’s a creative force whose earned a billion-plus streams, achieved multi-platinum records, and countless sold-out tours. He’s also the founder of PSTL aka Pastel coin - a gateway to building his vision for his creator economy. On this episode we talk about his journey as an early internet personality on the once popular social media platform Vine, his new single Money Memories, his vision for his personal token, why he’s so big on crypto, how PSTL coin is empowering his fans, and towards they end we start having a live brainstorming session on how we can create further utility behind PSTL token. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

How Crypto is Transforming Collaborations Between Brands and Creators

Mint Season 3 episode 1 welcomed the President of VaynerX Avery Akkineni. She leads the company's mission to build long-term strategic NFT projects for the world's leading intellectual property owners serving brands, celebrities, athletes and associations looking to incentivize and reward brand advocacy and customer loyalty. In this episode we discuss: 1:39 - From Google to VaynerMedia 4:18 - VaynerNFTs 8:37 - The Vayner Group 11:57 - Defining Web 3.0 13:08 -NFTs and Intellectual Property 25:48 -How NFTs Lead to Enhanced D2C Models 35:20 - Creating Mutual Value Through Collaboration 40:11 - Outro ...and so much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

NFT Ticket Case Study: Queen George on Growth Hacking Collectors

This episode, from Mint Season 4, Episode 21, is a pivotal moment in my journey as a web3 founder. It significantly contributed to the development of Bello through the insights gained from my conversation with Queen George, a crypto-native jazz-pop artist, who has been exploring web3 since April 2021. We discuss our strategy in building a collector base in web3 and the success of her live concert at ETH Denver in February 2022, where she effectively minted tickets as NFTs, attracting 120 collectors. This conversation documented our thoughtful experimentation with NFTs and planted the seed for a whole new chapter in my life.

Going Viral Onchain

This episode welcomes Cooper Turley, Founder of Coop Records. Cooper is a recurring guest on the pod, though this time, we focus all of our attention on how to go viral onchain. Consider this a round table discussion where him and I share our insights, lessons learned, and debate our perspectives on the current state of the onchain creator economy. I hope you enjoy our conversation.