#14: Finding Your Voice Through Story
#14: Finding Your Voice Through Story Flow-Based Character Development Airdropped to Hypersub Members 🫡 The written version of this podcast can be read at https://www.wanderloots.com/recalibrating-14 Last week, I provided three tools for your journey of self-awareness on the path of self-actualization: Mindfulness and meditation help to improve attention and find comfort with change. Journaling provides data that can be used to identify patterns in your thinking, enabling greater control over the change that occurs in your life as you develop an understanding of your own story. Sharing your story with others helps foster community and indicate the experiences that actually resonate with you. This week, we are going to continue by discussing the psychological difficulties with sharing stories online and the deeper reasons why so many people don't bother in the first place. Let's dive in ✨ Welcome to the Recalibrating Podcast 🧭 ✨ Join me as I explore the depth of what the world has to offer. Learn to better life in every way possible, reflecting and recalibrating along the way to keep from getting too lost. Thanks for sharing the journey with me ✨ I hope that you enjoy this episode of Recalibrating, thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work. ABOUT ME My name is Callum, also known as wanderloots. I am an intellectual property lawyer, patent agent, blockchain specialist, photographer, animator, videographer, writer, and I studied engineering. I quit my job to pursue a life of creativity while teaching people along the way. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Learning how to deal with change and recalibrate is the best skill I can learn, and hopefully the best skill I can teach you ✨
S9 E8 | Event Design Playbook & Crypto in the Global South w/Gloria Kimbwala (Sei Foundation)
In this episode, we’re speaking with Gloria Kimbwala, Head of Events at Sei Foundation, about crypto events and crypto in the global south.
#13: Self-Awareness and Story
#13: Self-Awareness and Story Comfort in Constant Change The written version of this podcast can be read at https://www.wanderloots.com/recalibrating-13 This Pods token was airdropped to Hypersub members 🫡 Last week, we levelled up to the third tier of Maslow's Hierarchy: Belonging and Love Needs. I discussed the value of finding True Community and developing why many people struggle with the idea of change. This week, we are going to continue with the idea of change with some practical steps on how to embrace the value of change. I have prepared this entry as an introductory operating manual with steps to improve self-awareness and find your Voice through story. Let's dive in ✨ Welcome to the Recalibrating Podcast 🧭 ✨ Join me as I explore the depth of what the world has to offer. Learn to better life in every way possible, reflecting and recalibrating along the way to keep from getting too lost. Thanks for sharing the journey with me ✨ I hope that you enjoy this episode of Recalibrating, thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work. ABOUT ME My name is Callum, also known as wanderloots. I am an intellectual property lawyer, patent agent, blockchain specialist, photographer, animator, videographer, writer, and I studied engineering. I quit my job to pursue a life of creativity while teaching people along the way. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Learning how to deal with change and recalibrate is the best skill I can learn, and hopefully the best skill I can teach you ✨
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.
Onchain Media Empires with Paragraph and Mirror ft Colin Armstrong
Colin Armstrong is the founder and CEO at Paragraph and Mirror. He previously managed engineering at Google and played a key role in expanding Coinbase into Canada and improving their Bitcoin security. In today’s episode, we discuss: Colin's Background (00:02:15): Colin shares his journey into crypto, starting from mining Bitcoin to working at Coinbase. Evolving Fraud Challenges (00:05:18): Colin explains the changing landscape of fraud and abuse, emphasizing the need for adaptive defenses. Introduction to Paragraph (00:06:21): Colin shares the inspiration behind Paragraph, focusing on media and technology integration. Traction and Growth (00:12:30): Colin discusses when he realized Paragraph had potential, particularly through integrations with Farcaster. Features of Paragraph (00:13:40): The host highlights key features of Paragraph, including NFT articles and wallet-based subscriptions. Wallet Communication Potential (00:16:05): Colin shares insights on the future of wallet communication and its potential to rival email. Collaboration with Mirror (00:18:00): Colin explains the decision to collaborate with Mirror, focusing on maximizing distribution for creators. Migration Paths (00:20:23): Plans for easy migration of content between Mirror and Paragraph for users. User Statistics (00:23:05): Overview of user engagement and content creation statistics across Mirror and Paragraph. Features for Media Companies (00:26:40): Benefits of using Paragraph or Mirror for digital media companies, including crowdfunding. Challenges for Founders (00:29:30): Identifying challenges faced by founders in the crypto space and market fluctuations. Marketing Strategies (00:34:11): Effective community engagement strategies to attract more readers to publications. Recommended Writers (00:37:00): Suggestions for three writers and publications to follow on Paragraph. Newsletters: Jared Hecht, Terminally Onchain, Paragraph Picks. Mentioned: Paragraph, Google, Coinbase, Mirror, Farcaster, Substack, Google Cloud. Until next time, - Kaloh
S9 E7 | Crypto's Three Body Problem w/Toby Shorin, Laura Lotti, and Sam Hart (Other Internet)
In this episode, we’re speaking with Toby Shorin, Laura Lotti, and Sam Hart from Other Internet about their most recent article on crypto’s three body problem, clarifying some common misconceptions about headless brands, and getting their take on the current state of onchain culture.
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.
#12: Connection and True Community
#12: Connection and True Community Burnout and Belonging The written version of this podcast can be read at https://www.wanderloots.com/recalibrating-12 Last week, we touched on personal knowledge management (PKM) as a way to seek new experiences, make sense of what we have experienced, and share those experiences with others. This week, we are going to continue on the last point, sharing experiences, by moving up to Level 3 of Maslow's Hierarchy. While Maslow structured the hierarchy as a pyramid, with each level requiring satisfaction before moving to the next, there has been a lot of criticism to this rigid hierarchical structure. Many people believe that the needs should be more flexible, allowing for people to be at higher levels without meeting the needs of the lower levels. Some argue that the third level, social connectedness with other humans, is an essential part of survival and thus should be lower on the hierarchy, while others argue that social connectedness is at the core of human behaviour as a whole, permeating through the rest of the needs. Let's dive in ✨ Welcome to the Recalibrating Podcast 🧭 ✨ Join me as I explore the depth of what the world has to offer. Learn to better life in every way possible, reflecting and recalibrating along the way to keep from getting too lost. Thanks for sharing the journey with me ✨ I hope that you enjoy this episode of Recalibrating, thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work. ABOUT ME My name is Callum, also known as wanderloots. I am an intellectual property lawyer, patent agent, blockchain specialist, photographer, animator, videographer, writer, and I studied engineering. I quit my job to pursue a life of creativity while teaching people along the way. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Learning how to deal with change and recalibrate is the best skill I can learn, and hopefully the best skill I can teach you ✨
S9 E6 | Pixel Pushing Our Way to Better UX w/0xdesigner
In this episode, we’re speaking with 0xdesigner about all things design, anonymity, and UX/UI in web3. This is the longest episode in Rehash history, but we had so much to talk about and 0xdesigner graciously gave us almost two hours of his time to share his thoughts on all things consumer crypto, UX improvements, and the design space.
Empowering the Farcaster Economy with Moxie ft. Jason Goldberg
Jason Goldberg is an experienced entrepreneur, founder of Moxie Protocol, and CEO of Airstack, an AI-powered Web3 API platform for builders. In today’s episode, we discuss: Jason's Background (00:01:29): Jason shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his time working in the White House and founding digital businesses. Transition to Web 3.0 (00:07:08): Jason reflects on the evolution from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 and the community-focused approach of Farcaster. Moxie's Launch and Purpose (00:08:17): The launch of Moxie Protocol aims to enhance economic incentives within the Farcaster ecosystem. Differences in Building Today (00:08:50): Jason compares building in the early days of Web 2.0 to the current landscape of Web 3.0. Overview of Moxie (00:13:12): Moxie Protocol enables the creation of fan tokens and economic incentives within the Farcaster platform. Introduction to Moxie Protocol (00:18:53): Jason discusses the long journey of Moxie Protocol, highlighting its development over eight years. Tokenization on Farcaster (00:22:01): Discusses the types of tokens available, including fan tokens for accounts and channels. Passive Rewards System (00:24:44): Moxie's design allows users to earn rewards without active engagement, promoting organic growth. Getting Started with Moxie (00:27:20): Instructions for developers on how to begin building with the Moxie protocol and its resources. Incentives for Ecosystem Growth (00:30:11): Jason discusses the goal of creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where users buy Moxie tokens. Moxie Jail Concept (00:34:39): Introduction of Moxie Jail to prevent bot-like behavior and maintain quality engagement. Improving FA Score (00:37:33): Advice on organically increasing FA score through valuable contributions to the Farcaster platform. Use Cases for Artists (00:38:22): Discussion on potential applications of Moxie Protocol for artists and collectors, including special releases and workshops. Excitement about Development Tools (00:40:13): Jason shares enthusiasm for the new tools available to developers and the potential for composable applications. Value Proposition for Web3 (00:40:58): Importance of demonstrating tangible value to encourage users to transition from Web2 to Web3. Mentioned: Moxie Protocol, Airstack, Farcaster. Until next time, - Kaloh
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.
#11: Augmented Personal Knowledge Management (PKM)
#11: Augmented Personal Knowledge Management Natural Seeking, Intuitive Sense-Making, Economical Sharing The written version of this podcast can be read at https://www.wanderloots.com/recalibrating-11 Last week, we touched on self-regulation and how automation can be used to recalibrate our regulation systems. This week, I thought it would be a good idea to map and recap the different elements of Maslow's Hierarchy Level 2: Financial Security and Mental Safety (see Entry #6 for the overview of this Level). We have covered a lot of topics and concepts over the last 5 weeks and you may be wondering how they all tie together. The answer? Augmented Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). Let's dive in ✨ Welcome to the Recalibrating Podcast 🧭 ✨ Join me as I explore the depth of what the world has to offer. Learn to better life in every way possible, reflecting and recalibrating along the way to keep from getting too lost. Thanks for sharing the journey with me ✨ I hope that you enjoy this episode of Recalibrating, thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work. ABOUT ME My name is Callum, also known as wanderloots. I am an intellectual property lawyer, patent agent, blockchain specialist, photographer, animator, videographer, writer, and I studied engineering. I quit my job to pursue a life of creativity while teaching people along the way. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Learning how to deal with change and recalibrate is the best skill I can learn, and hopefully the best skill I can teach you ✨
S9 E5 | Is Public Goods Funding Sustainable? w/Sophia Dew (Celo)
In this episode, we’re speaking with Sophia Dew, DevRel Engineering Lead at Celo, about all things onchain funding and what goes into launching a layer 2 blockchain.
#10: Automating Self-Regulation
#10: Automating Self-Regulation Learning to Solve Future Problems, Now Before we consider what actions to automate, it is important to ask: what actions should we automate? It's very easy to get lost in the details of automation, trying to automate everything we can, without considering what is actually worth automating. The best way (in my opinion) to determine which tasks are worth automating is to identify the actions in our lives that either (1) take the longest or (2) cause us the most stress (dysregulation). Next, apply the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) to see which of these actions are having the greatest impact on our time and stress. The 80/20 rule is that 80% of outputs are caused by 20% of inputs. Almost everything in life follows this principle... The written version of this podcast can be read at https://www.wanderloots.com/recalibrating-10 Welcome to the Recalibrating Podcast 🧭 ✨ Join me as I explore the depth of what the world has to offer. Learn to better life in every way possible, reflecting and recalibrating along the way to keep from getting too lost. Thanks for sharing the journey with me ✨ I hope that you enjoy this episode of Recalibrating, thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work. ABOUT ME My name is Callum, also known as wanderloots. I am an intellectual property lawyer, patent agent, blockchain specialist, photographer, animator, videographer, writer, and I studied engineering. I quit my job to pursue a life of creativity while teaching people along the way. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Learning how to deal with change and recalibrate is the best skill I can learn, and hopefully the best skill I can teach you ✨
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.
S9 E4 | What is Data Availability? w/Rene Lubov (Celestia)
In this episode, we’re speaking with Rene Lubov, software engineer at Celestia, about data availability (DA), or what Rene prefers to call data publishing. Rene is one of the founding engineers at Celestia and breaks down for us everything we need to know about DA and how it’s implemented at Celestia. We also talk about modularity in blockchains, light nodes, and other technical concepts that you may have heard of before but maybe don’t have a clear understanding of just yet. She does a great job of explaining all of these concepts clearly.
Welcome to the Rodeo Ft. Kayvon
Kayvon Tehranian is the CEO and founder of Foundation, a blockchain-based platform that helps creators monetize their work and connect with collectors. He is also developing Rodeo, a new onchain social network distinct from traditional digital art marketplaces. In today’s episode, we discuss: Overview of Rodeo (00:02:51): Kayvon explains Rodeo as an onchain social network distinct from traditional digital art marketplaces. Exploring New Behaviors in Social Networking (00:04:01): Kayvon discusses the experimental nature of Rodeo and its aim to redefine social networking behaviors. User Experience Expectations (00:06:02): Discussion on what new users can expect from Rodeo and its visual social networking features. Monetization Models in Social Media (00:14:25): Kayvon contrasts Rodeo's monetization approach with traditional ad-based models in web2 social media. Experimenting with New Social Network Dynamics (00:15:19): Discussion on the potential outcomes of a protocol-driven social network versus traditional models. Collector Dynamics and Secondary Markets (00:20:41): Kayvon addresses the potential for a secondary market for Rodeo posts and the platform's current focus. Need for New Experiences (00:24:13): Kayvon expresses the necessity for innovative experiences to educate users about digital ownership. Web2 vs. Web3 (00:28:28): Kayvon contrasts the limitations of Web2 with the potential of Web3 for artists and creators. Complementary Nature of Rodeo and Foundation (00:32:08): Kayvon outlines how Rodeo and Foundation serve different purposes and audiences in the digital art space. Digital Ownership and Art Appreciation (00:43:38): The conversation highlights the challenge of helping people understand digital ownership and its value in art. User Experience and Community Engagement (00:48:05): Kayvon shares his positive experience with the community and how early minting can be financially rewarding. Supporting Small Accounts (00:56:39): Kayvon outlines how Rodeo helps small accounts gain visibility through content creation and early collection. Artist Recommendations on Rodeo (00:58:10): Kayvon shares notable artists like Tony Wallstrøm and Anna Lucia, emphasizing the intimate community experience on Rodeo. Artists: Tony Wallstrøm, Anna Lucia. Mentioned: Rodeo, Foundation, Farcaster, OpenSea, NBA Top Shot, King of Collectibles. Until next time, - Kaloh PS - Subscribe to my newsletter at https://www.kaloh.xyz
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.
S9 E3 | Fractional Work, AI Learning Models, and Bitcoin Developer Ecosystem w/Bethany Crystal
In this episode, we’re speaking with Bethany Crystal about all things fractional work, using AI to improve learning and workflows, and we wrap up with a quick discussion on the Bitcoin developer ecosystem.
#9: Mental Safety From AI-nxiety
#9: Mental Safety From AI-nxiety Learning to Live With AI Continuing on Maslow's Hierarchy Level 2 with Financial Security and Mental Safety from Entries 6-8, this week I am going to touch on artificial intelligence (AI). This topic is massive. It's hard to emphasize how much detail and research goes into truly understanding AI. I have been researching AI for many years, much more seriously since 2020. I still feel as though I am barely scratching the surface. But that's okay. Understanding even some of the basics can provide a solid foundation for understanding the current and future impact of AI. Before we get to the stage of using AI to bolster Financial Security through future-proofing and automation, let's take a few minutes to address the Mental Safety component ✨ The goal of this entry is not to teach you everything about AI, that would be impossible. The goal is to identify a few concepts that will hopefully teach you about why AI is in the news so much lately and help alleviate the "AI-nxiety" that comes from public mass hysteria over change. Much of this anxiety arises from trying to deal with the uncertainty of AI. The written version of this podcast can be read at www.wanderloots.com/recalibrating-9 Welcome to the Recalibrating Podcast 🧭 ✨ Join me as I explore the depth of what the world has to offer. Learn to better life in every way possible, reflecting and recalibrating along the way to keep from getting too lost. Thanks for sharing the journey with me ✨ I hope that you enjoy this episode of Recalibrating, thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work. ABOUT ME My name is Callum, also known as wanderloots. I am an intellectual property lawyer, patent agent, blockchain specialist, photographer, animator, videographer, writer, and I studied engineering. I quit my job to pursue a life of creativity while teaching people along the way. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Learning how to deal with change and recalibrate is the best skill I can learn, and hopefully the best skill I can teach you ✨
MINIHASH 004 | Improving UX With Account Abstraction w/Nichanan Kesonpat (1kx)
On this Minihash episode, Nichanan Kesonpat, Researcher at 1kx, is joining us for a deep dive on what account abstraction is and recent developments in AA that have led to significant improvements in UX with crypto apps. Nich first appeared on Rehash in S2 E5 | Parody Sorority Turned Grants DAO w/Kseniya & Nich from MGD, which aired on June 9, 2022.
#8: Creating Income Without Burnout
#8: Creating Income Without Burnout Maximizing Momentum and Minimizing Friction Last week in Entry #7, I touched on quite a few topics related to Building a Sustainable Creation System for creating income without burnout. I explained how we can use data, information, and knowledge to direct the impact of our efforts when we share creations (including knowledge work) with others. In particular, I discussed the concepts of Natural Self-Expression, Self-Reflection, the Creator Economy, and Sustainable Creation. This week, we will continue analyzing Goal #2 from Entry #6: Structure a habit and task system that enables me to consistently build income to a level that meets my needs without burning myself out. Let's make the framework from last week more concrete by touching on how we can create actual income while minimizing burnout. Welcome to the Recalibrating Podcast 🧭 ✨ Join me as I explore the depth of what the world has to offer. Learn to better life in every way possible, reflecting and recalibrating along the way to keep from getting too lost. Thanks for sharing the journey with me ✨ I hope that you enjoy this episode of Recalibrating, thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work. ABOUT ME My name is Callum, also known as wanderloots. I am an intellectual property lawyer, patent agent, blockchain specialist, photographer, animator, videographer, writer, and I studied engineering. I quit my job to pursue a life of creativity while teaching people along the way. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Learning how to deal with change and recalibrate is the best skill I can learn, and hopefully the best skill I can teach you ✨
Running an Onchain Music Label ft. Cooper Turley
Cooper Turley is the founder of Coop Records, an onchain record label at the intersection of Web3 and music. He's reshaping the Web3 music scene by bringing artists onchain. Cooper also invests and advises, collects NFTs, and was featured in Fortune's 2021 NFTy 50 list of influential figures in the NFT space. The crypto scene in Tokyo (00:02:36) Coop discusses the crypto community in Japan and the technological advancements compared to the US. Onchain record label (00:04:48) Coop explains the concept of onchain record labels and the motivation behind starting Coop Records. Artist selection process (00:08:03) Coop describes the curated approach to selecting artists for Coop Records and the importance of traditional success. Factors for going viral onchain (00:14:23) Coop discusses the factors contributing to the success of going viral onchain and the use of onchain ad campaigns. Challenges and partnerships (00:18:20) Coop addresses the challenges of competing with traditional music platforms and the partnerships with other record labels. Onchain record label success (00:20:16) Exploration of the success criteria for onchain record labels, emphasizing collective value sharing among artists, collectors, and curators. NFTs and social acceptance (00:22:31) Insights into the social acceptance of NFTs, the value of collecting songs, and the concept of onchain reputation. Midnight Diner event series (00:25:57) Description of the event series in LA, focusing on the integration of crypto experiences with music events and the distribution of onchain music. Challenges and concerns in the crypto space (00:30:24) Discussion about concerns regarding consumer applications, the sustainability of crypto platforms, and the need for broader adoption. Artists: Baker Grace, 33 Below, Daniel Allan, Skrillex, Post Malone, RŌHKI, lyrah. RŌHKI Anime Trailer Mentioned: Sound.xyz, Adam Levy, Coinbase, Warpcast, MetaMask, Boost, Layer3, Nifty Gateway, OpenSea, Mint.Fun, Helix Records, Th3rd Brain, R&R records, Onchain $Summer, Base, Hypersub, Paragraph.xyz, Midnight Diner. Until next time, - Kaloh
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
S9 E2 | A New Era of Media Without Algorithms or Ads w/Grace Guan (Unlonely)
In this episode, we’re speaking with Grace Guan, co-founder of Unlonely, a web3 livestreaming platform, about web2 vs web3 media, inner workings of YouTube algorithms, and how traditional media platforms can stop exploiting creators by getting rid of ads and algorithms in this new iteration of media we’re building in web3.