Ep. 1 - Introducing the Podscast
Welcome to The Podscast - where we explore the emergence of onchain media and the people building it. The first episode is a bit different than usual. It's a solo recording explaining why we're launching the Podscast and the reason for onchain media. This is a canonical episode that we hope to revisit on a recurring basis, challenging and updating the thesis for onchain media. Every episode of The Podscast will be available onchain. We'll continuously look to experiment with different ways to engage with our audience. Strap in and enjoy.
Create Like You Mean It: An Artist's Battle Against the Algorithm with OMGiDRAWEDit
Episode10: Gramajo (@0xGramajo) is joined by OMGiDRAWEDit (@omgidrawedit). Date Recorded: March 15, 2024 In this episode, we're featuring an intimate conversation with the enigmatic artist known as OMGiDRAWEDit. George, as he's known outside the digital canvas, gives us a peek into his world of maximalist art and humor-filled scenes that defy conventional style. OMGiDRAWEDit talks about his evolution from commission-based corporate work to forging his own path in the NFT space. We'll explore the therapeutic nature of creating art, the shift from digital to physical works, and his dedication to authenticity over chasing trends. We also dive into the nuances of the art market in the age of social media and digital currencies, discussing the impact of financial pressures and public scrutiny on artists' mental wellbeing. OMGiDRAWEDit reflects on the highs and lows of rapid success, the challenges of managing a webshop, and his upcoming projects meant to bridge the physical and digital worlds of art creation. From discussing the role of personality traits like ADHD in the artistic process to walking the streets for inspiration, OMGiDRAWEDit reveals how his unique art style is informed by everything from charity shop finds to the taste of too-real food. Grab your sketchbook, tune in, and let's go Behind The Screen with OMGiDRAWEDit. You might just discover that the finest art doesn't always hang in galleries—it's sometimes found in the most unexpected pixels of life. 00:00 Passion for art and photography, sketchbook storytelling. 09:52 Artist discusses transition to NFT space. 13:45 Focus on NFT work, established client relationships. 18:04 Enjoying small artistic endeavors and simple lifestyle. 23:44 Observing, drawing, and memory shape artistic style. 28:06 Social media algorithms shape our art creation. 36:55 Struggle with success, need for self-care. 38:45 Struggling with vulnerability and criticism in art. 46:10 Internet strangers easily turn against artists financially. 50:51 Concerned about financialization of crypto and art. 54:21 Continuing art, supporting collectors, and freedom. 59:16 Excited about connections and upcoming art display. 01:06:23 Closed webshop due to crypto success, reopening physical shop. 01:11:24 Struggling to finish bedroom nostalgia project; future plans. 01:15:44 Concerns about algorithms and reach on social media. 01:21:44 Even cheap pizza is still really good. 0773H Weekly Newsletter --> https://paragraph.xyz/@0xgramajo ----- Music by: Lakey Inspired If you would like to support the show, consider subscribing to my premium podcast. Want to ask me a question, want to hear about a specific topic, or interview a specific artist, send me a message.
Ep 182 - Getting Rich on Solana + Are NFTs Dead?
Join the Alfalfa Crew Live as they discuss $RICH, getting rich on Solana, the collapse of NFTs, and other top stories from the week.
Famed White Hat Hacker Samczsun on How to Improve Crypto Security
Well-known white hat hacker and head of security at Paradigm samczsun recently took the wraps off a new security organization called the Security Alliance (SEAL) that offers a 911 hotline for immediate response to security threats, runs war games to simulate potential security incidents, and provides a safe harbor agreement to protect white hat hackers from legal liabilities. He joined Unchained to discuss why he and his fellow white hat hackers decided to start the Security Alliance and how it operates, how the safe harbor agreement works, the measures he takes to maintain his anonymity and why, the top security measures people in crypto should take to protect themselves, and what attack areas in crypto Sam still considers “scary.”
Ep 49 - Music NFTs at NFT Paris
We’re back with a special episode recorded on the mainstage with Matt Medved and IllaDaProducer. In 25 minutes we cover everything from onchain social to AI and much more.
Web3 on Fire - 0x013 - Ambire Wallet - Rob & Ivo - Free Mint!
In this conversation, Ivo Georgiev, CEO and co-founder of Ambire, discusses his background in programming and how he got interested in crypto. He shares the challenges of building user-friendly wallets and the importance of decentralization. Ivo also talks about the vision for Wallet DAO and the development of infrastructure and tools. The conversation highlights the need for progressive decentralization and the role of the community in shaping the future of crypto. In this conversation, Rob and Ivo discuss the future plans for Ambire Wallet in 2024, including the launch of the browser extension and support for multiple account types. They also talk about the relaunch of AdEx and its exciting developments in bridging the decentralized AdTech world with the traditional AdTech world. Finally, they wrap up by plugging the projects and providing information on where to find Ambire Wallet, AdEx, and Stremio. https://ambire.com
