Hangout 7: Demo Day: AI Agents, Mini Apps & Frictionless DeFi with Samuel Huber, Vishal Mathur & ViperNFT

Join hosts Chinmay Patel and Marvyn Paul as they explore the cutting edge of Ethereum development with three innovative builders. Samuel Huber (dTech Founder) demonstrates his Morpho DeFi mini app, Vishal Mathur shows off viral Farcaster games like FarGuessr and FarFaucet, and ViperNFT shares insights from the Banker AI agent community. Discover how mini apps are creating an open app store within social feeds, why AI agents are revolutionizing financial interactions through natural language, and how friction reduction compounds into massive adoption opportunities. Products Featured: Morpho Mini App (DeFi lending) FarGuessr (Social gaming) FarFaucet (Developer tools) Banker AI Agent (Natural language trading) Connect with Our Guests: Samuel Huber – Founder of dTech, Farcaster Development Expert Twitter: https://x.com/samuellhuber dTech: https://dtech.vision/ Vishal Mathur – Mini App Developer & Creator Twitter: https://x.com/vmathur_ ViperNFT – Banker AI Community Contributor Twitter: https://x.com/VIPERnftDOTeth Meet Your Hosts: Chinmay Patel – Builder and Developer Advocate Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth Marvyn Paul – Web3 Content Creator & Podcast Host Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith Podcast: https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet Part of our 10 Years of Ethereum celebration series Listen: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum #Ethereum #DeFi #MiniApps #AIAgents #Farcaster #Web3

Hangout 6: How To Create A Quality Community in Web3 with Jeff Kauffman

Celebrating 10 Years of Ethereum with one of Web3's top marketers! Jeff Kauffman, founder of JUMP and Parachute Agency, has spent 20 years in social media marketing (starting with MySpace in 2005) and the last 4 years building Web3 communities for Fortune 500 brands. In this episode, he reveals his counterintuitive approach to building powerful communities. Key insights: - Why Ethereum IS a social network - The newsletter strategy that beats 20K subscribers with just 750 - How to find early adopters using the "waiter strategy" - Web3 = Web2 + ownership (and why that changes everything) Strategy over tactics: building sustainable Web3 businesses Jeff breaks down how he built a community that attracted brand managers from 200+ Fortune 500 companies, why he has 1:1 calls with every newsletter subscriber, and his predictions for interactive content and AI. Perfect for: Web3 builders, marketers, community managers, and anyone interested in the future of digital ownership and social platforms. Connect with Jeff: Newsletter: jumpintothefuture.com Twitter: https://x.com/jeffkauffmanjr Hosts: Chinmay Patel - ⁠https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth⁠ | basket.farm Marvyn Paul - https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith | https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul Part of our 10 Years of Ethereum celebration series#Ethereum #Web3Marketing #CommunityBuilding #Newsletter #Blockchain

Hangout 5: How Dylan Abruscato made Crypto's Most Captivating Game

Guest: Dylan Abruscato, Creator of Crypto the Game Episode Description Dylan Abruscato joins us to share the incredible story behind Crypto the Game, the interactive survival reality show that took crypto Twitter by storm. As a non-technical founder, Dylan reveals how he turned a childhood obsession with Survivor into one of the most engaging and viral crypto experiences ever created.In this conversation, we dive deep into the three-season evolution of CTG, from the bootstrapped Season 1 on Ethereum mainnet to the sophisticated Season 3 on Unichain where Ted won 71.6 ETH. Dylan shares invaluable insights on building viral crypto products, the importance of choosing the right blockchain infrastructure, and how to create experiences people genuinely want to share. In this episode, Dylan gives us insight into: - The 101 of Crypto The Game, and how it changed everything - His love of reality TV, and how it helped him come up with the idea - Executing the idea and the key technical and strategic decisions - Marketing and community-building - The business of onchain experiences Key Builder Insights - Start with passion, add crypto thoughtfully: Don't force blockchain into every idea - Build for yourself first: Authentic product-market fit comes from solving your own problems - Viral mechanics need genuine value: Growth hacks only work if the core experience is compelling - Non-technical founders bring crucial skills: Vision, marketing, and product sense matter as much as code - Choose your audience carefully: Crypto Twitter's tribal nature was perfect for competitive gameplay - Revenue diversification is essential: Multiple streams create sustainability for experimental formats About Dylan Dylan is the creator of Crypto the Game and was recently acquired by Uniswap. Before CTG, he worked in tech and marketing at companies like HQ Trivia and Party Round, where he pioneered creative crypto marketing campaigns. Despite being non-technical, Dylan's vision and execution turned a childhood dream into one of crypto's most successful community experiences. This podcast celebrates Ethereum's 10th anniversary by highlighting the builders, creators, and visionaries who shaped the ecosystem. From DeFi pioneers to NFT artists, from Layer 2 innovators to community builders - we're documenting the human stories behind the technological revolution. Hosts: Chinmay Patel - https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth | https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth | Basket.farm Marvyn Paul - https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith | https://warpcast.com/marvp | https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet⁠ Show Links:Website: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereumTwitter: https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth

Hangout 4: Revolutionizing Creator Monetization with Lucas Campbell & Dan Simmons of Pods Media

In this episode of 10 Years of Ethereum, we dive deep into the future of podcasting with Lucas Campbell (CEO) and Dan Simmons (CTO) of Pods Media. Discover how they're solving the podcast industry's biggest challenges through blockchain technology and why they believe we're on the verge of a creator economy revolution. Lucas shares his journey from being the first employee at Bankless to building Pods Media after experimenting with podcast NFTs during the FTX collapse. Dan discusses his transition from Web2 startups to Web3 building and why he bet on Lucas's vision for on-chain content. Together, they reveal how they're tackling the podcasting industry's 20-year innovation gap, why they chose Base blockchain over Ethereum mainnet, and how their "upload once, publish everywhere" model is creating new distribution channels that didn't exist before. What You'll Learn - The Podcasting Opportunity: Why a 27% annually growing industry has seen minimal innovation - How current ad-based monetization fails creators and listeners - The shift from short-form to long-form authentic content - Technical Strategy & Decision Making - The evolution from Ethereum mainnet to Base blockchain - How RSS feeds enable seamless Web2 composability - Building social graphs that unlock new creator-fan relationships Consumer Crypto Reality & honest assessments of current UX challenges - The "girlfriend test" for Web3 applications - Strategies for abstracting complexity while retaining Web3 benefits Distribution Revolution - How on-chain publishing creates infinite discovery surfaces - Farcaster Frames vs traditional social media promotion - The composability advantage of blockchain-native content Key Quotes "Every single podcast episode on Pods is a forever edition... There's no scarcity, there's no speculation. It's just I'm collecting this because I want to support this podcast." - Lucas Campbell "With Ethereum, it's effectively the shared global database that nobody can restrict access to... Any of this social graph that you're creating exists on chain and anybody can build on top of it." - Dan Simmons "Media is in the game of distribution. Whoever has the best distribution wins." - Lucas Campbell Episode Highlights - Lucas's early Ethereum experience (spoiler: it bricked his laptop) - The Bankless podcast NFT experiment that started it all - Why they switched from Optimism to Base - The Mr. Beast giveaway concept using on-chain minting - Vision for Spotify integration and mainstream adoption - Advice for first-time podcast collectors Connect with Our Guests Lucas Campbell - CEO, Pods Media Twitter: https://x.com/0x_Lucas Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/0xl Dan Simmons - CTO, Pods Media Twitter: https://x.com/simmons_dan Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/simmons Pods Media: www.pods.media - Apply to get your podcast on-chain via the "Become a Creator" link on their website About 10 Years of Ethereum This episode is part of our comprehensive celebration of Ethereum's first decade. We're bringing together the builders, creators, and visionaries who shaped the decentralized future we're living in today. From DeFi Summer to The Merge, from memecoins to Layer 2s, we're documenting the stories that matter. Series Links: Twitter: @10yearsofeth Podcast: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum Email: 10yearsofeth@proton.me Host Information Chinmay Patel Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth Basket.farm Marvyn Paul Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/marvp Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul Host of "Is This the New Internet": https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet Subscribe to never miss an episode of 10 Years of Ethereum and join us as we explore the stories that built the decentralized future.This content is for educational purposes. Always conduct your own research before engaging with blockchain platforms or technologies.

Hangout 3: Zero Knowledge Proofs & Ethereum's Privacy Future with Anish Mohammed

Meet Anish Mohammed, a cryptographer with 25+ years of experience who was building in crypto before it was called crypto. From organizing the first Bitcoin workshops in London to co-founding privacy protocols and now tackling AI existential risk, Anish has been at the forefront of every major shift in our industry.In this deep conversation, we explore why successful Layer 1 blockchains operate like religions, get a simple explanation of zero knowledge proofs that anyone can understand, and dive into how Layer 2s inherit security from Ethereum. Anish shares why current blockchain privacy models are unsustainable and discusses the critical intersection of AI risk and cryptographic guardrails. Key Topics: 25 years in cryptography before crypto existed First Bitcoin workshops and early community buildingT he "religious" nature of successful blockchains Zero knowledge proofs explained through simple analogies Layer 2 scaling and security inheritanceBuilding crypto tools for scientists AI existential risk and hybrid threats DeSci opportunities and realistic challenges. Memorable Quotes: "All layer ones are like religions - you need believers willing to learn your language"" Can you imagine everyone knowing every transaction in your lifetime? Nobody needs that."" We have a running risk of AGI, and between now and then, we need cryptographic guardrails" About Our Guest: Anish Mohammed is a cryptographer, security expert, and privacy protocol pioneer. Early Bitcoin community member, former Ripple advisor, Panther Protocol co-founder, and current builder of verifiable platforms. His work spans cryptography, AI safety, and making advanced privacy tools accessible to domain experts. Guest Socials: Anish Mohammed - Twitter: https://x.com/anishmohammedAbout This Series: This is Episode 3 of our 10 Years of Ethereum celebration - a volunteer-run project highlighting the builders who created our ecosystem. We're bringing you 10 weeks of conversations with amazing people who've been part of Ethereum's journey from idea to world-changing platform. Connect With Us: Twitter: https://x.com/10yearsofeth All Links: https://linktr.ee/10yearsofeth Hosts: Chinmay Patel - Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth | Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth Marvyn Paul - Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith | Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/marvp Tags: #Ethereum #ZeroKnowledge #Cryptography #Bitcoin #Privacy #Layer2 #AI #DeSci #Blockchain #Crypto #Web3 #EthereumHistory #BuilderStories #CryptoOG #TechHistory

Hangout 2: Empowering Creativity with Ethereum featuring Adrienne from GM Farcaster and Humpty from CryptoSapiens

Two of Web3's most successful creators share exactly how they built 100K+ audiences and sustainable businesses. Humpty Calderon (CryptoSapiens newsletter) and Adrienne Schulman (GM Farcaster podcast) reveal their real strategies: from turning $500 grants into $5,000 revenue streams to building communities that actually pay you back. You'll learn why Farcaster's economics create healthier social media than Twitter, practical tools that work for creators right now, and why "talking to everyone means talking to no one." Key moments: - The grant hack that 10x'd content reach [19:00] - Why authenticity beats follower counts [45:00] - 5 revenue streams every creator needs [28:00] - Smart contracts explained simply [51:00] Adrienne Schulman Social Media: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/adrienne Linktree: https://linktr.ee/adrienneshulman Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/age_shulman Newsletter & Writing: Paragraph Blog: https://paragraph.xyz/@adrienne Humpty Calderon Social Media: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/humpty Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/humpty0x Newsletter & Content: CryptoSapiens Newsletter: https://cryptosapiens.xyz Tools mentioned: Farcaster, Pods Media, HyperSub, Amps, Base, Paragraph Episode 2 of our 50-part Ethereum 10th anniversary series. Chinmay Patel Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth Basket.farm Marvyn Paul Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/marvp Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith Podcasts: Is This the New Internet: https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum

Hangout 1: The Ethereum Foundation with Josh Stark and Jason Chaskin

10 Years of Ethereum - Episode 1: Foundation Stories Hosts: Chinmay Patel & Marvyn Paul Guests: Josh Stark (Community Lead, Ethereum Foundation) & Jason Chaskin (Researcher, Ethereum Foundation) Date: May 22, 2025 (Bitcoin Pizza Day!) Welcome to the inaugural episode of our 10-week celebration of Ethereum's 10th anniversary! In this special kickoff episode, we sit down with two key figures from the Ethereum Foundation - Josh Stark, who heads community initiatives, and Jason Chaskin, a researcher leading the new Ecosystem Intelligence Team. This isn't just another crypto podcast - it's a celebration of the builders, dreamers, and community members who've shaped Ethereum from an ambitious whitepaper into the global platform it is today. Josh and Jason share their personal journeys into Ethereum, from Jason's ICO-era skepticism to his banking career pivot, and Josh's transition from law to becoming a cornerstone of the Ethereum ecosystem. We explore the unique challenges of building at the Ethereum Foundation, the delicate balance between decentralization and coordination, and get insider perspectives on exciting developments like the Trillion Dollar Security Initiative, interoperability solutions, and the symbiotic relationship between Layer 1 and Layer 2s. Whether you're a longtime Ethereum builder or just discovering the ecosystem, this conversation offers rare insights into how one of crypto's most important organizations thinks about the future while staying true to its community-first ethos. [02:00] Jason's journey from skeptical college finance major to EF researcher [04:00] Josh's transition from law to Ethereum via the 2015 rabbit hole [11:00] Josh's pre-EF work: Bitcoin ATM operations, ETH Global founding, and L4 (early state channels) [14:00] Jason's ETH Global NYC 2022 experience - finding his tribe in the bear market [17:00] Josh's dual focus: building EF communications & leading Trillion Dollar Security Initiative [20:00] Jason's evolution to leading the new Ecosystem Intelligence Team [22:00] The unique challenge of winning without controlling - EF's delicate balance [24:00] New KPIs: Why stablecoin market share matters for Ethereum's future [27:00] Interoperability as a key coordination function [31:00] The Danny Ryan story - from web developer to Merge architect via open calls [33:00] Forums and channels: ETH Research, Ethereum Magicians, Farcaster [36:00] Developer opportunities: Build Guild, hackathons, and getting paid in ETH [38:00] Scout Game - gamifying open source contributions [41:00] Jason's call for renewed experimentation and big thinking [41:30] Jason's top 3 Farcaster apps: micro-tipping, GeoGuesser, and Paragraph [43:00] Josh's three-bucket framework: Platform strength, application ecosystem, and distribution [46:00] Scaling values through technology, not just philosophy [48:00] The email analogy - how base layer properties keep platforms honest [50:00] EF's symbiotic relationship with Layer 2 teams [52:00] The speed of progress - from $1+ L2 fees to micro-transactions in one year [53:00] Interoperability progress: Succinct's 12-second Ethereum block proofs [55:00] Final advice: Reach out, try new products, support experimentation

Episode 10: Preserving and Enhancing Human Expression Through Tech with Roger Sader

In this episode, I speak with Roger Sader, a systems architect turned robotics engineer whose journey from war-torn Lebanon to the West offers a unique perspective on blockchain technology. Roger shares how growing up in a village where rebuilding after destruction was normal shaped his view of blockchain as something far beyond a speculative vehicle. He explains how this technology could empower villages to maintain their own records - from land deeds to birth certificates to agricultural production - without centralized authorities. Roger's story takes us from Lebanon to Belgium to Canada, exploring the intersection of culture and technology. His vision extends to preserving cultural heritage, language, and traditions through AI, ensuring elders' wisdom can be passed directly to future generations. Whether discussing avocado farming, music as pure expression, or how AI might transform creative workflows, Roger challenges us to look beyond Western frameworks and imagine technology as a tool for cultural preservation rather than disruption. The episode features references to previous guests including Lawrence Ley (professor and community organizer), Noak Lindqvist (on monetary theory), and the Bitcoin Bay meetups hosted by Jerry Qian - highlighting the interconnected nature of Toronto's crypto community that brought Roger and Marvyn together. 00:00 - Introduction to Roger Sader and his background 00:08 - Roger discusses rebuilding businesses after war and destruction in Lebanon 04:00 - Marvyn introduces the episode themes: blockchain as refuge from centralized systems 07:00 - Acknowledgments to supporters and podcast announcements 08:00 - Roger talks about Western vs. Eastern concepts of work and retirement 11:00 - Discussion about fluidity in Eastern cultures vs. stiffness in Western systems 18:00 - Lebanese banking collapse and the real-world impact of currency failures 23:00 - Roger's experience migrating computer systems from mainframes to distributed networks 24:00 - Roger's interest in music and his father's advice to pursue computer science 26:00 - Early experiences with computers in Lebanon in the 1980s 29:00 - Moving to Belgium to continue education and escape war 36:00 - Unexpected journey to Canada through a Quebec consulate 42:00 - Meeting through Toronto's crypto community and shared interests 46:00 - Discussion of blockchain as more than a speculative vehicle 50:00 - Roger explains his role as a stake pool operator on Cardano 55:00 - Blockchain for preserving village autonomy and agricultural value 1:00:00 - Current challenges in onboarding municipalities to blockchain systems 1:13:00 - Why Bitcoin as a store of value differs from other blockchain applications 1:21:00 - AI's role in development and the question of trust in AI systems 1:27:00 - The future of software development with general AI 1:32:00 - Using AI for cultural preservation and language continuity 1:39:00 - How AI can preserve direct knowledge from elders without historical filters 1:43:00 - Roger's perspective on AI's limitations in creative expression 1:48:00 - Using AI to separate creative flow from commercial production in music 1:52:00 - Closing remarks and podcast announcements TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpod YT - https://www.youtube.com/@newinternetpodcast Bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

Episode 9: Solving Digital Identity & Mobilising Crypto for Good with Noak Lindqvist

Episode Description In this episode, Marvyn Paul chats with Noak Lindqvist, a Swedish-born consultant turned tech entrepreneur now based in Toronto. Noak shares his journey from corporate consulting to becoming a passionate advocate for blockchain technology and regenerative economics. His work focuses on solving critical Web3 friction points, particularly through Cubid - a protocol that addresses the challenge of proving unique human identity online (proof of personhood), which is essential for preventing manipulation in voting systems and enabling fair distribution of resources. Noak also discusses T-Coin (Toronto Coin), a local cryptocurrency designed to fund charities. The conversation covers universal basic income, the challenges of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and how blockchain technology can create positive social impact. This episode is essential for anyone curious about how crypto and blockchain technologies fit into everyday life and their potential to address societal challenges. Noak’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noak-lindqvist/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpodY outube - https://www.youtube.com/@newinternetpodcast Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render Guest: Noak Lindqvist, former Accenture consultant (25+ years of experience), now a tech entrepreneur in the blockchain spaceIntroduction: Noak's focus is on solving proof of personhood challenges through Cubid and creating accessible DAO tools via ChainCrew. He also leads Green Pill Toronto, has an important role in Toronto DAO, and organizes east-side crypto meet-ups Background: Originally from Sweden, moved to Canada in 2008, transitioned from corporate consulting to blockchain entrepreneurship Key Topics Discussed: - The distinction between blockchain and cryptocurrency - What makes a successful DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) - Universal Basic Income (UBI) implementations in crypto - The problem of Sybil attacks (multiple accounts) in online identity - T-Coin - a local cryptocurrency pegged to transit ticket value - Cubid - a multi-dimensional identity solution for proving humanity online - Regenerative economics and crypto for social goodNoak’s Current Initiatives: - Toronto DAO https://x.com/dao_toronto - Chain Crew https://chaincrew.xyz/ (platform for creating DAOs) - Cubid https://linktr.ee/cubidprotocol (proof of personhood protocol) - T-Coin https://www.tcoin.me/ (Toronto Coin) - Green Pill Toronto https://greenpill.to/ - Various regenerative finance projects Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction to Noak Lindqvist 00:07:00 - Background and move from Sweden to Canada 00:12:00 - Life before crypto and first crypto exposure 00:15:00 - What is money? Bitcoin vs. digital currency 00:21:00 - What crypto has proven it can do well 00:25:00 - Introduction to DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) 00:31:00 - What makes a successful DAO 00:34:00 - Toronto DAO and membership verification 00:38:00 - Improving crypto user experience 00:42:00 - Universal Basic Income (UBI) and regenerative economics 00:47:00 - The Sybil attack problem - proving humanity online 00:54:00 - Overcoming crypto's negative baggage 00:58:00 - Measuring success in regenerative initiatives 01:02:00 - Green Pill Network and regen projects 01:07:00 - Introduction to T-Coin (Toronto Coin) 01:14:00 - Communicating T-Coin's value proposition 01:18:00 - Cubid: solving the proof of personhood problem 01:27:00 - Privacy-preserving identity verification 01:31:00 - Cubid development roadmap and team 01:36:00 - Closing thoughts and where to find Noak online Projects Mentioned Green Pill Network Gitcoin MetaFund.We Sacred Protocol GoodDollar Bright ID Circles Idena protocol World Coin Bitcoin Bay

Episode 8: Building Lasting Local Communities & Better Bitcoin Wallets with Jerry Qian

In this episode of "Is This The New Internet," Marvyn Paul sits down with Jerry Qian, a key figure in Toronto's crypto scene and founder of Bitcoin Bay, the city's longest-running crypto meetup series. Jerry shares his journey from a biology graduate who discovered Bitcoin during the Mt. Gox era to becoming a community builder and crypto wallet developer. The conversation explores Jerry's vision for his OPTN wallet project that embraces both Bitcoin Cash and covenants as vital features, offering users unprecedented control over their crypto transactions. Jerry provides insight into the history of the Bitcoin/Bitcoin Cash split, the current limitations of wallet technology, and his philosophy of building tools that empower users rather than restricting them. Whether you're a crypto veteran or newcomer, this episode offers valuable perspective on community building, wallet development, and the practical utility of blockchain technology. Show Notes Introduction to Jerry Qian - Co-founder of Bitcoin Bay, Toronto's longest-running crypto meetup series with events downtown, Mississauga, and Richmond Hill Jerry's crypto origin story - Discovering Bitcoin in 2013 after graduation and his journey through the Mt. Gox collapse History of Bitcoin Bay - How Jerry and his team built the community from sometimes just one attendee to a thriving meetup series The Bitcoin/Bitcoin Cash debate - Jerry's perspective on the split and why he chose Bitcoin Cash Covenants and programmable money - How these features enable new transaction possibilities OPTN Wallet - Jerry's project bringing advanced features to Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash users Wallet development philosophy - Empowering users with tools rather than limiting functionality Current wallet limitations - Why today's crypto wallets restrict capabilities and how OPTN addresses this Nostr integration - How Bitcoin Bay is supporting decentralized social media development Future of crypto adoption - Jerry's view that real adoption will happen in developing nations Upcoming events - Bitcoin Bay's plans for Consensus and Toronto Blockchain Week Jerry's Links & Socials Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-qian-4ba2a79a/ Twitter - https://x.com/Lightswarm OPTN Labs Website - https://www.optnlabs.com/ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Jerry and Bitcoin covenants 04:00 - Marvyn's introduction and podcast supporters 06:00 - Jerry's background and first Bitcoin purchase 09:00 - The Cyprus banking crisis and early Bitcoin awareness 10:00 - Joining Toronto's early crypto meetups 13:00 - Starting Bitcoin Bay meetups 16:00 - Early Toronto crypto scene and businesses 19:00 - Bitcoin Bay's evolution and hosting philosophy 22:00 - Advice for starting your own crypto meetup 26:00 - Bitcoin Bay's vision and incremental adoption approach 30:00 - Bitcoin Bay coworking space 32:00 - Introduction to Nostr and decentralized social media 35:00 - Bitcoin network utility beyond store of value 39:00 - Bitcoin Cash vs Bitcoin Core development 43:00 - History of the Bitcoin block size debate 47:00 - Building applications on Bitcoin Cash 49:00 - Evolution of wallet functionality and limitations 53:00 - Adding DApp functionality to Bitcoin wallets 56:00 - UI/UX philosophy for crypto wallets 59:00 - Early user feedback on Opt-In wallet 01:02:00 - What real crypto adoption looks like 01:04:00 - Opt-In wallet development and resources 01:05:00 - Upcoming events and closing thoughts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpod YT - https://www.youtube.com/@newinternetpodcast Bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

Episode 7: Cardano Special - Governing Decentralized Networks with Professor Lawrence Ley

From Bitcoin Miner to Blockchain Professor: Lawrence Ley dives deep into Cardano's innovative governance, constitution, and decentralized future in this essential episode of "Is This the New Internet?" Discover how Toronto's vibrant crypto ecosystem shaped blockchain history, learn why Cardano's academic approach matters, and explore the intersection of blockchain technologies with real-world applications. Perfect for crypto enthusiasts, governance geeks, and anyone curious about how blockchain might transform our digital future. Show Notes - Professor Lawrence Ley shares his journey from IT consultant to Bitcoin miner to Cardano expert - The Toronto blockchain scene and its historical significance (including early Ethereum meetings) - Overview of Cardano's three founding entities: IOG (formerly IOHK), Cardano Foundation, and EMURGO - Cardano's development eras: Byron, Shelley, Goguen, Basho, and Voltaire - Deep dive into Cardano governance and the recent constitutional workshop - Discussion of DREPs (Delegated Representatives) and liquid democracy - Challenges with stable coins on Cardano and potential solutions - The potential for Cardano to enable Bitcoin DeFi through UTXO architecture compatibility - Potential impact of AI on blockchain technologies - Insights into blockchain education and career opportunities - The importance of community, meetups, and networking in the blockchain space Websites and Socials LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/lawrenceley/ YouTube - www.youtube.com/@lawrenceley8530 GitHub - github.com/lley154/ Ultimate Cardano Smart Contracts Book - https://a.co/d/2V8fzcc Cardano Meetups Toronto: https://www.meetup.com/cardano-blockchain-toronto/ George Brown University Blockchain Development Program - https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/blockchain-development-program-postgraduate-t475 Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Introduction to Professor Lawrence Ley 00:07:00 - Lawrence's background in technology and Bitcoin mining 00:09:00 - Toronto's unique blockchain ecosystem and Decentral meetups 00:14:00 - Organizing Cardano meetups in Toronto 00:19:00 - Overview of Cardano's structure and founding entities 00:24:00 - Cardano's development eras and governance evolution 00:35:00 - Cardano adoption and liquidity challenges 00:42:00 - Constitutional workshop and governance process 00:47:00 - DREPs, liquid democracy, and voting mechanisms 00:56:00 - Challenges with large entities and exchanges having outsized voting power 01:03:00 - Stable coin challenges on Cardano 01:12:00 - Bitcoin DeFi potential through Cardano integration 01:17:00 - AI implications for blockchain technologies 01:19:00 - Lawrence's book and academic contributions 01:27:00 - Teaching blockchain at George Brown College 01:30:00 - Industry demand and career paths in blockchain 01:37:00 - Closing thoughts and where to find Lawrence online

Episode 6: Blockchain-Attached Storage with Dr. Kate Withers of Functionland

In this episode of "Is This the New Internet?", Marv speaks with Dr. Kate Withers, co-founder of Functionland, about their approach to decentralized data storage. Dr. Withers explains how their FX Blocks hardware offers an alternative to centralized cloud services, allowing users to maintain ownership of their files while participating in a networked storage system. The conversation explores how Functionland operates as a DePIN aggregator, enabling users to provide infrastructure to multiple blockchain networks and earn various tokens simultaneously. From local AI models to self-hosted Minecraft servers, this Toronto-based, open-source project demonstrates practical applications of decentralized infrastructure. With insights on their forthcoming FULA token, this discussion illuminates both the technical foundations and real-world utility of blockchain-attached storage. *Websites & Socials* Dr. Kate Withers: https://x.com/FieldAgronomy21 Functionland: https://x.com/functionland Website: fx.land Buy your very own FxBlox: https://shop.fx.land/ Functionland Github: https://github.com/functionland Blockchain-Attached Storage Telegram Invite link: https://t.me/functionlanders Channel: https://t.me/functionland *Detailed Show Notes* Functionland is developing a decentralized approach to file storage through their FX Blocks hardware, which enables users to: - Store and access personal files without dependence on subscription services - Contribute to a network where storage resources are shared reciprocally - Earn FULA tokens by providing infrastructure resources - Support multiple DePIN networks simultaneously as an aggregator, earning various project tokens - Run applications locally, from AI models to gaming servers Dr. Withers provides the example of their partnership with the Streamer network, where FX Blocks owners can earn both Streamer's Data tokens and Functionland's FULA tokens by providing infrastructure through the same hardware. This aggregator model allows users to maximize the utility and earning potential of their hardware investment. Dr. Kate Withers shares her path from agricultural research to blockchain development, explaining how her experience with research data management informed Functionland's design principles. The conversation highlights how their approach differs from other decentralized storage solutions through its emphasis on file retrievability, mobile access, and response speed. Key aspects include: - The technical design of FX Blocks and their storage capabilities - Their token structure that allocates 40% toward open-source development contributions - Integration possibilities with Starlink for remote connectivity - The upcoming FULA token launch - The practical experience of running local AI inference on FX Blocks The discussion also covers the challenges of building hardware and software simultaneously, perspectives on the Canadian startup ecosystem, and considerations for decentralized infrastructure development across market cycles. For those interested in alternatives to corporate cloud storage, this episode presents thoughtful insights on the practical implementation of data sovereignty through accessible technology. *Chapters and Markers* 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Kate Withers and Functionland 02:00 - Marvyn's introduction and podcast announcements 04:00 - Dr. Withers' background and entry into crypto 07:00 - Early work in AI and contextual agents (2016) 09:00 - Journey from academia to blockchain business leader 12:00 - Functionland 101: Decentralized file storage for consumers 15:00 - Evolution into a DePIN service aggregator 17:00 - Making decentralized technology plug-and-play for non-technical users 19:00 - Open source philosophy and compensating developers 21:00 - Comparing Functionland to other decentralized storage solutions 24:00 - How permanent storage works through IPFS and redundancy 27:00 - FX Blocks hardware design and specifications 30:00 - Comparison to traditional NAS (Network Attached Storage) 32:00 - Community use cases: Minecraft servers and local LLMs 35:00 - Building a global network of decentralized nodes 37:00 - The upcoming FULA token and its utility 40:00 - Token economics and multi-token earning potential 43:00 - Dr. Withers' experience as a female founder in Web3 47:00 - Building in the Canadian startup ecosystem 49:00 - Challenges of developing hardware and software simultaneously 52:00 - Pivoting from Raspberry Pi to more versatile hardware 56:00 - The current bull market versus 2021 59:00 - Projects and sectors Dr. Withers is excited about 01:02:00 - Lessons learned as a founder and team leader 01:04:00 - Skills needed in the Web3 industry 01:08:00 - Closing thoughts and how to connect with Functionland Listen ad-free and collect episodes at https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet Sign up to my newsletter at www.marvynpaul.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpod Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

Episode 5: Experimenting & Building at Crypto’s Farthest Frontiers with Chinmay Patel

In this episode, I spoke with Chinmay Patel, a seasoned tech builder and currently CEO at PERCs. Chinmay shares his journey from crypto skeptic to believer, his experiences contributing to Mozilla's open source projects, and his current work building innovative tools for the Farcaster ecosystem. He has spent years “building for builders,” and his insights come from having been there, and done that. This is an essential episode for anyone putting ideas in motion in Web3. Key Topics: - Chinmay's journey from skepticism to conviction in crypto through MakerDAO and Solidity - The importance of experimentation and letting users determine what works - Insights on Frame technology and its implementation on Farcaster - Discussion of social media dynamics and network effects - Thoughts on the current state of crypto markets and taking profits Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Chinmay Patel 05:00 - Early Crypto Journey and Skepticism 13:00 - Building Companies and Product Market Fit 20:00 - Mozilla Contributions and Open Source Experience 28:00 - Transition to Entrepreneurship 35:00 - Current State of Crypto Infrastructure 41:00 - Introduction to Farcaster and Frames 54:00 - Movie Game Development and Lessons Learned 1:07:00 - Frames V2 Discussion 1:18:00 - Social Media Network Effects 1:27:00 - Building Communities and Platform Growth 1:30:00 - Market Outlook and Final Thoughts Chinmay’s Links Farcaster Personal Warpcast - https://warpcast.com/chinmay.eth Baskets - https://warpcast.com/basketdotfarm PERCs - https://warpcast.com/percs PERCs website - https://percs.app/ Chinmay's X - https://x.com/chinmaydoteth

Episode 4: Quantum Threats and Bitcoin’s Next Leap with Matt Black, Founder of Atomic Finance

I sit down with Matt Black, founder of Atomic Finance and a leading voice in Bitcoin’s programmability movement. From growing up with a gold-bug father who sparked his interest in sound money to building cutting-edge financial tools on Bitcoin, Matt shares his journey and vision for the future of crypto. We explore Bitcoin’s evolution, the crucial role of programmability, and the challenges of building on Bitcoin versus Ethereum. Our conversation covers everything from covenants and quantum computing threats to Bitcoin-backed loans and why user experience is key to mainstream adoption. Whether you’re a seasoned Bitcoiner or just starting out in crypto, this episode is packed with insights on where Bitcoin is headed and its growing impact on the financial world. Don’t miss this deep dive into the past, present, and future of Bitcoin. Listen ad-free and collect episodes at https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpod YT - https://www.youtube.com/@newinternetpodcast Bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

GM Farcaster ep206 Friday January 24, 2025 with @links & @naomiii

GM Farcaster ep206 Friday January 24, 2025 with @links & @naomiii   Thank you @links and @naomiii for filling in for @adrienne and @nounishprof!   From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster takeover show, hosted by Links and Naomi, delivers a delightful mix of chaotic shilling, deep reflections on Farcaster’s future, and an impromptu lesson on the dangers of sunlight for streamers. From humankind candles to AI’s relentless march towards world domination (or just better Twitter feeds), it’s a wild ride of product plugs, idealism debates, and the eternal struggle to pronounce 'GM' correctly across time zones. Show Notes and Links – some of the casts & stuff we talked about:    The Taxman cometh: https://warpcast.com/links/0x4922ffbc   Zach vs. Telegram scammers: https://warpcast.com/zachxbt/0x0427295e    both foreverness and ephemerality: https://warpcast.com/bf/0x85b043c4    Is this the new internet https://warpcast.com/marvp/0xe7889985   Black Flag DAO revealing a new membership structure https://warpcast.com/trewkat.eth/0xf540f399   Warpcast spam dataset public https://warpcast.com/v/0x04ad8f78   Are we adding native swaps? https://warpcast.com/dwr.eth/0x88197796 The MET’s new game with privy/base and NFTs  https://warpcast.com/ted/0x5453b5c1   Splits and wallet connect: https://warpcast.com/w/0x8bfba7b5   Vitalik warns of political tokens: https://warpcast.com/vitalik.eth/0x256092ce   Farcaster IS good or Ethereum: https://warpcast.com/farcaster/0x328b7b04    Losing my idealism: https://warpcast.com/naomiii/0xc4cc7647    And our musings elsewhere:   Mint this episode on pods.media: https://pods.media/gm-farcaster   Learn more about sponsoring GM Farcaster: About: https://paragraph.xyz/@adrienne/an-invitation-to-sponsor-gm-farcaster   Interest Form: https://app.deform.cc/form/bbd8c3b1-a67b-45c9-a568-39c6f38ec14a/   Adrienne: Some of the Things: What is different for you today from one year ago? https://someofthethings.substack.com/p/what-is-different-for-you-today-than   Nounish Prof: Unpacking with Prof: https://paragraph.xyz/@nounishprof   AND www.gmfarcaster.com is live along with our GM Farcaster FAQ: https://paragraph.xyz/@adrienne/gm-farcaster-faq    Copyright 2024 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com.   NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR.

Episode 3: Toronto’s Crypto Pedigree & The New Contributor Ecomomy with Lisan Al-Gaib, Founder at Sacred Protocol

In this episode, host Marv interviews Lisan Al-Gaib, a Toronto-based crypto veteran building Sacred Protocol. The conversation covers the evolution of Toronto's crypto scene, the importance of community in Web3, and innovative approaches to rewarding contributors across different platforms. Key Highlights - Lisan's journey from OCAD University graduate to crypto pioneer - The history of Bitcoin Bay and Toronto's crypto meetup culture - Sacred Protocol's vision for universal cross-platform tipping - Distinction between creator economy and contributor economy - Announcement of upcoming Sacred Protocol meme coin Notable Quotes "We really feel that solving the contributor economy solves a really big problem in making decentralized communities work and gel really well." "We don't want to make the all-in-one social media platform. We want to make a like button universal and that like button have a monetary value." Lisan & Sacred Protocol's Links - Sacred Protocol: [www.sacredprotocol.com](http://www.sacredprotocol.com/) - Download the browser extension here - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/manifest-by-sacred-protoc/jppdmkedgaogciakkjbomalclkpnmkaf - Twitter: [@SacredProtocol](https://x.com/SacredProtocol) - Personal Twitter: [@TheSpeakerLisan](https://x.com/thespeakerlisan) Key Concepts Discussed 1. Contributor Economy - Focus on rewarding all types of community contributions - Cross-platform tipping capabilities - Democratic participation model 2. Community Building - Importance of physical spaces - Three-interaction trust building principle - Role of reputation in crypto communities 3. Sacred Protocol Features - Universal tipping across platforms - Content verification system - Escrow-based transaction model - Upcoming meme coin integration Future Developments - Launch of Sacred Protocol meme coin - Integration with various blockchain platforms - Expansion of partnerships with local Toronto organizations - Development of AI-driven tipping mechanisms - DeFi integration for escrow funds

Episode 2: Identity, AI and Layers of the New Internet with Callum Wanderloots

Very happy 2025 to all! Welcome to episode 2 of Is This The New Internet? My guest for this episode is Callum Wanderloots, a multifaceted creative. A patent lawyer turned online educator, his rapidly-growing YouTube channel is my go-to for learning about new online tools. We cover a lot in this episode. Photography, sci-fi, AI, the potential for creatives to thrive in web3. We talk about the tools needed to thrive in today’s online world, such as Notebook LM and Obsidian. We get into the importance of mindfulness and discipline in helping manage expectations and anxiety. We discuss the lifestyle of being a continuous learner. Lots in here eh. Life online can be an enriching experience. I hope Callum’s honest insights can serve as encouragement for you to take that creative leap for yourself. *Callum's Links* Website: https://wanderloots.xyz Blog: paragraph.xyz/@wanderloots.eth Farcaster: @wanderloots.eth X/Twitter: @_wanderloots Instagram: @_wanderloots Listen ad-free and collect episodes at https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpod YT - https://www.youtube.com/@newinternetpodcast Bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

Episode 1: Candles, Crypto and the Decentralized Web with Samantha, owner at Humankind

In our first episode, we sit down with Samantha, a candle maker who's chosen an unconventional path by selling her premium candles exclusively on Farcaster, a decentralized social network. We explore her craft, her decision to embrace a web3 marketplace, and what drives her approach to creating and selling artisan candles. Hear a candid conversation about building a small business outside traditional platforms, the challenges of digital entrepreneurship, and one creator's unique journey. #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Web3 *Samantha's Socials* https://humankind.place/ instagram: @humankind.place tiktok: @humankind.place twitter: @humankind_place warpcast:@samantha warpcast channel:/humankind TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpod Insta - https://www.instagram.com/newinternetpod/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

The Internet We Could Have: Visions of Digital Hope [Podcast Teaser]

Dive into the future of digital spaces with Marv, a writer and marketer from Toronto, as he explores the transformative potential of technology. In this podcast, we challenge the narrative of tech pessimism and shine a light on innovators rebuilding the internet we wish to see. Key Themes: - Decentralization and open-source technology - Human creativity in tech development - Visionary solutions for a better digital world Listen ad-free and collect episodes at https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet Available wherever you listen to your podcasts. TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpod Insta - https://www.instagram.com/newinternetpod/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

Bitcoin Rose from the Ashes of Hyper-Complex Financial Tools: Is History Repeating Itself? – DeFi Simplified with Factor-Fi Founder Kurapika

Bitcoin came from the ashes of hyper-complex financial tools that only a few bankers understood. Is history repeating itself? DeFi (Decentralized Finance) might be reshaping the financial world, but it remains complicated. Bitcoin may offer Financial freedom, or at least give you the keys to your own bank, but the innovative solutions offered by blockchain technology and cryptocurrency are not for the light of heart. How long before you have an AI agent looking after your finances? Joined by Kurapika, the founder of Factor-fi, Mark and Jeremy learn how tools like liquidity pools, lending protocols, and smart contracts are - in theory - simplifying access to advanced financial strategies. From Bitcoin’s rise and how you can use DeFi’s to bypass traditional systems and optimize assets through decentralized solutions, todays episode has a steep learning curve. Kurapika explains how Factor bridges the gap between complexity and accessibility, enabling experts and everyday users to benefit from tools like permissionless vaults and yield optimization. Yikes. -Not financial Advice - 👉 Subscribe for more insights on Bitcoin, DeFi, AI, and the future of finance! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts on this episode. -- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Disruptors And Curious Minds 1:11 Bitcoin Serendipity 2:29 The Complexity Of The Financial System 3:23 Kurapika From Factor-Fi 4:10 Is DeFi More Complex? 7:23 The Building Lego Of Decentralized Finance 7:54 Uniswap: Swap, Lend And Borrow 9:01 What Are Liquidity Pools? 14:25 The Risks Of Liquidity Pools 16:52 Stupid Finance Question 20:21 Undercollateralized Loans 23:57 Soulbound Tokens, ZK-Proofs And Truth 26:56 Creativity And Finance 29:36 The Language Of DeFi For Normies 33:12 Rage Against The Machine 36:00 Factor-Fi: More Yield On Your Assets 41:38 Blockchain Financial Security 47:06 AI, Crypto & Finance --