Mini Apps Are the New App Store | NAC Ep. 21
Coop turns 30, markets melt, and Farcaster mini apps take center stage. This episode dives into the future of crypto distribution and why devs are skipping Apple and shipping onchain instead. Timestamps: - [09:33] Paperview joins Base Incubator → Lucas preps for demo day - [11:52] Farcaster mini app growth → what’s working, what’s broken - [16:07] Coop Records goes mobile → iOS vs Farcaster tradeoffs - [23:00] Louder token revival → buybacks, quests, and real utility - [35:03] Daniel Allan’s rise → content discipline + fanbase building - [44:25] Pump.fun + Circle IPO → market cycles and raising money - [52:09] Building for real users in a post-meme coin market
Why Base is For Everyone
In this episode of Unlocking the Future, we explore how Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain, is quietly becoming the nerve centre of Web3. From Farcaster’s exploding social layer to low-cost NFT mints on Zora and Paragraph, Base is not just scaling Ethereum, it is reshaping how we build, create and connect onchain. We dig into what makes Base different, who is building on it, and why this might be Web3’s most exciting playground. Prefer reading? Dive into all the links and resources here: https://paragraph.com/@trustmebroshow/why-base-is-for-everyone Building something onchain? Let’s talk. TMB Labs is now offering full-stack growth support for blockchain, AI and social apps projects. Partnerships, strategy, content, socials, and more 👇🏽 https://tally.so/r/3jpyzE
Creator Bites #1: Betrmint
rskagy.base.eth and toadyhawk.base.eth discuss Betrmint, a new way to boost NFT mints in with a viral gamified reward system
Why Latin America Needs Crypto
In this special edition of Unlocking the Future, we take you to Latin America where crypto is not just hype, it is a necessity. From Argentina’s stablecoin lifelines to Brazil’s DeFi experiments and El Salvador’s Bitcoin economy, we explore how blockchain is being used to survive inflation, power remittances, and unlock financial inclusion. We spotlight the real builders, the biggest challenges, and the bold future of crypto in the region. And for the first time ever, it is all in Spanish. Prefer reading? Dive into all the links and resources here: Explore all our social links on our website: https://link3.to/trustmebroshow Dive in and connect with us!
AI, Conscious Leadership & the Future of Humanity | Kunal Sood, Chopra Foundation, We the Planet
In this episode of The Good News Is..., host Rachel Wilkins sits down with Kunal Sood, founder of We The People, We The Planet, and Chief Impact Officer at The Chopra Foundation. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a force for good, supporting human potential, elevating consciousness, and reshaping our future. From the front lines of global impact work to the role of spiritual intelligence in tech development, Kunal offers a compelling, purpose-driven lens on what comes next. 🎧 Subscribe for more hopeful conversations at the intersection of tech, wellness, and innovation.
Kain Warwick on Infinex: The Effortless Crypto Wallet for Everyone | Swidge, Play-to-Earn & More
In this episode, I’m joined by Kain Warwick, legendary founder of Synthetix and now the driving force behind Infinex — a bold attempt to build the crypto everything app. We go deep on how Infinex is crafting a non-custodial, intuitive, everyday wallet that could finally onboard the next wave of users — including your grandma. One of the most exciting features? Swidge — a game-changing tool that lets users swap and bridge across chains instantly, all within the wallet. From crypto payments to gaming, earn opportunities, and seamless EVM compatibility, Kain explains why Infinex isn’t just another wallet — it’s a daily driver built for the next era of Web3. 🎙️ What We Cover: What makes Infinex different from wallets like Phantom or Base The power of Swidge and why seamless UX is the future Play-to-earn opportunities and onchain gaming Why Kain left comfort behind to build again His thoughts on the chain with the most potential The future roadmap and what success looks like a year from now Whether you’re a builder, investor, or someone just entering crypto, this episode is packed with insight from one of the space’s most respected minds. 🔗 Learn More & Follow: 👉 Check out Infinex and follow them on X: @infinex_app 👉 Follow Kain Warwick on X: @kaiynne 👉 Follow me for more Web3 podcasts & alpha: @latenightonbase 💬 DM me on X if you’d like to be featured on the show! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the builders reshaping crypto.
"Taming the Wild West" with Serpin Taxt, founder of Ethos | ZEROPOD S2 E14
Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, this one featuring Serpin Taxt, the ambitious young founder of a new protocol called Ethos, which aims to help solve the age-old problem of who to trust (and who not to) in the onchain space. Host Toady Hawk talks about his childhood, his career in web 2, and his goals for Ethos, namely, to tame the wild, wild west of the crypto space… just a bit. So without further ado, let’s go learn about the mythos behind the Ethos. —- Timestamps: 00:00 - The $9B Problem: Scams, Trust, and the Wild West of Crypto 02:25 - Welcome to ZEROPOD: Meet Serpin Taxt, Founder of Ethos 05:00 - Inventor Dreams and Web2 Career 08:00 - Escaping B2B SaaS 11:00 - Discovering Ethereum: Interoperability and Smart Contracts 13:30 - When Crypto Finally Clicked 15:00 - Inspiration from Friend.Tech and the Birth of Ethos 17:00 - Reputation is Everything: Why Trust Signals Matter 19:10 - Realizing a Bigger Vision 21:00 - A Wild West Without Accountability 24:00 - Proof-of-Stake for People: Ethos’s Core Mechanism 26:30 - Avoiding Mob Rule: Risk, Reputation, and Social Slashing 29:00 - Open Moderation and Algorithmic Challenges 31:00 - Reviewing ETH Wallets, Twitter Accounts, and Beyond 33:30 - Identity, Anonymity, and the Risk of Sockpuppets 36:00 - Using Ethos in the Wild: Kaito, Bots, and Reputation vs. Attention 39:00 - Why It's Hard to Call Out Scammers (but Why We Must) 42:00 - The Power of Named Reviews vs. Anonymous Drama 44:00 - NFT Ethics, Gotcha Culture, and the Chaos Incentive 46:00 - Social Slashing 101: How It Works in Ethos 49:00 - Toward Financial Slashing: The Next Big Risk Layer 51:00 - Onboarding: Slow Growth 53:00 - Staying Power: What Keeps Users Coming Back Daily 56:00 - Finding People to Vouch For (and How to Ask for Vouches) 58:30 - Using the Chrome Extension for Discovery and Reviews 1:00:00 - Integrations 1:02:00 - Building Influence Onchain: Ratings for Businesses, Not Just People 1:04:00 - Alpha Drop? Business Leaderboards Are Coming 1:06:30 - Why Ethos Launched on Base 1:12:00 - The Token Question: Contributor XP, Incentives, and Future Possibilities 1:14:25 - Wrap-Up --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!
April’s AI Madness Begins
In this episode of Unlocking the Future, we crack open April’s AI madness—where data centers go nuclear, bots master Minecraft, and China’s Qwen 3 reshapes the global race. No fluff, just the breakthroughs and bloody battles that’ll define 2025. Prefer reading? Dive into all the links and resources here: https://paragraph.com/@trustmebroshow/aprils-ai-madness-begins-%F0%9F%A4%AF Explore all our social links on our website: https://link3.to/trustmebroshow Dive in and connect with us!
Ethereum L2 Rollup Security Roadmap
Vitalik outlines a roadmap for Ethereum L2 rollup security. Aave integrates Chainlink’s SVR oracle. And the FDIC updates crypto activity guidelines. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/675
Privacy Pools Live On Ethereum
Privacy Pools goes live on Ethereum mainnet. Superseed deploys its L2 on mainnet. Chainlink launches Payment Abstraction. And Circle introduces USDCKit. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/676
AI 2025 Q1 Wrap-Up: The Breakthroughs, Backlash & What's Next
In this episode of Unlocking the Future, we're tracking AI's blistering start to 2025—from GPT-5's near-human reasoning to NVIDIA's game-changing Blackwell GPUs and the EU's mounting privacy crackdowns. It's not just smarter tech—it's AI rewriting healthcare, finance and creative industries overnight. But with deepfake scandals and job losses looming, the question remains: Is this progress or pure disruption? The future's moving fast. We'll help you keep up. Prefer reading? Dive into all the links and resources here: https://paragraph.xyz/@trustmebroshow/ai-2025-q1-wrap-up-the-breakthroughs,-backlash-and-whats-next Explore all our social links on our website: https://link3.to/trustmebroshow Dive in and connect with us!
"Take It To The BANKR" with TN100X & BANKR Founder 0xDeployer | ZEROPOD S2 E13
Welcome back, fearless Ethereum enjoyooors to another episode of ZEROPOD. And this episode is a special one because it is actually the very first podcast appearance by the elusive figure known only as 0xDeployer aka Big Daddy Ham, the creator of so many things but most recently the breakout success Bankr, an in-feed ai agent that can trade for you using natural language on X and Farcaster. Hosts Toady Hawk and JackWyldes dig in with Deployer to hear about his childhood, his crypto journey and the exhaustive lineage of all his projects leading up to Bankr, including The LP, TN100X, Hamchain and more. We learn that he taught himself to code from a book at Barnes & Noble, we hear about how he first bought Ethereum at $80 (and sold it at $90), and we get some exclusive alpha like the fact that he has a secret Bankr cofounder and fancies himself a glamper. All this and more, we hope you enjoy! If you do enjoy our content, please Like, Comment and Subscribe to help us reach more people on this app. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - The $DRB Story 2:16 - Welcome to ZEROPOD! – Special guest 0xDeployer joins the show 2:50 - First Podcast Appearance 4:06 - The Challenges of Anonymity 6:01 - Early Tech Influences – Super Nintendo, Zelda, and the 90s tech era 8:52 - Shifting Back to Quality Content – Decentralization vs. algorithmic extremes 11:42 - The Rise of AI & Misinformation – A scary but fascinating future 14:00 - Childhood Coding Journey – From Geocities to Onchain 19:18 - Learning to Code the Hard Way – A failed interview and a book from Barnes & Noble 21:16 - Falling Down the Crypto Rabbit Hole – CryptoKitties and digital ownership 24:57 - Decentralization Matters – Why blockchain beats traditional systems 31:12 - Discovering Farcaster – A decentralized social network for builders 36:04 - Onchain Tipping & Ham Token 42:02 - "The LP" Mechanic & Experimental Tokenomics 50:18 - The Ham Cult & Building a Loyal Community 53:35 - Banker’s Origin Story – The AI trading agent that took over 57:51 - How Banker Coin Was Born – A chaotic, unexpected launch 1:04:26 - The Evolution of Crypto Twitter – Real builders vs. max extraction 1:06:37 - Why Focus on X (Twitter)? – Scaling beyond Farcaster 1:08:54 - Debt Relief Bot 1:10:32 - How Bankr Became the First Clanker Deployment Method on X 1:12:45 - The Power of Viral Narratives 1:15:27 - Bankr’s Future Roadmap 1:18:14 - Introducing the Bankr Club 1:21:05 - Thoughts on AI’s Role in Ochain Space 1:24:40 - Outro --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk and JackWyldes, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk and JackWyldes. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Ad spot by JackWyldes. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!
