Shorts | Julian Holguin: Why Content is The Hook
This short highlights one of my favorite moments from my conversation with Julian Holguiin of Doodles and Jesse Pollak of Base. Content is the hook that will usher in billions of users from web2 into web3. Doodles knows this best, and with Julian's prolific background in media and music, coupled with their acquisition of a major animation studio, they're perfectly positioned to execute on this strategy. Listen to the full episode: https://pods.media/mint-podcast/doodles-moves-to-base-ft-jullian-holguin-and-jesse-pollak
How To Leverage Social Media Data In Crypto
Mint Season 6 episode 17 welcomed a dear friend and mentor Joe Vezzani. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of LunarCrush, a social media analytics platform empowering traders with top-tier insights and sentiment on your favorite crypto projects. In this episode, we discussed key strategies for navigating through a bear market, the evolution of the web3 social landscape, onchain data vs. offchain data, how traders and creators can best leverage data, common pitfalls analytics fall trap too, and what Joe is focused on in the bear market, and so much more. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
NFT Ticket Case Study: Queen George on Growth Hacking Collectors
This episode, from Mint Season 4, Episode 21, is a pivotal moment in my journey as a web3 founder. It significantly contributed to the development of Bello through the insights gained from my conversation with Queen George, a crypto-native jazz-pop artist, who has been exploring web3 since April 2021. We discuss our strategy in building a collector base in web3 and the success of her live concert at ETH Denver in February 2022, where she effectively minted tickets as NFTs, attracting 120 collectors. This conversation documented our thoughtful experimentation with NFTs and planted the seed for a whole new chapter in my life.
From Coinbase Employee #20 To Building Farcaster With Dan Romero
The following episode is made possible thanks to DEGEN. 🎩 --- Mint Season 6 episode 20 welcomed Dan Romero, Co-Founder of Farcaster, the sufficiently decentralized social network. Throughout the hour we discussed his thesis for web3, the current state of web3 social, building an audience as a crypto-native creator, what it means to be sufficiently decentralized, how web3 will beat the bots, and so much more. Previously, Dan was the 20th employee at Coinbase and is an active early-stage angel investor across web2 and web3. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
$PSTL - Social Tokens Unlock Merch, Music & More
Mint Season 1 episode 2 featured Jack Johnson, who’s artist name is JVCKJ. He’s widely known as one half of the multi-platinum pop duo Jack & Jack. He’s a creative force whose earned a billion-plus streams, achieved multi-platinum records, and countless sold-out tours. He’s also the founder of PSTL aka Pastel coin - a gateway to building his vision for his creator economy. On this episode we talk about his journey as an early internet personality on the once popular social media platform Vine, his new single Money Memories, his vision for his personal token, why he’s so big on crypto, how PSTL coin is empowering his fans, and towards they end we start having a live brainstorming session on how we can create further utility behind PSTL token. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Inside the Frame: David Furlong on Frames.js and Farcaster's Latest Developments
On this episode of the Mint Podcast, we explore the world of Frames.js with its founder, David Furlong. David provides an in-depth look at what Frames are and discusses their potential directions and innovative use cases. We also consider the possibility of integrating Frames across various platforms, including Gmail and traditional Web2 products. During the conversation, David expresses his insights on Farcaster, discussing the network's growth and the emerging opportunities for both communities and developers within the ecosystem. We discuss the development of various tools and platforms within Farcaster, such as Channel moderation, Farcon, Drakula, Supercast, and Bountycaster. Additionally, we examine the adoption of $DEGEN as the primary tipping layer of Farcaster, exploring the rationale behind its integration and its implications for users and builders alike. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Why Web3 is the Perfect Home for Creators
Mint Season 4 episode 15 welcomed Matt Alston and Melissa Zhang, the power duo behind Bonfire: the front page for onchain communities. In this episode, we discuss: 01:27 - Intro 06:37 - How Did You Guys Meet? 09:59 - How Did the idea move from Events to Creators? 18:27 - Are Creators Good Community Builders? 22:25 - Is Web Three the Perfect Medium for Creators? 33:32 - DeFi meets the Creator Economy 38:12 - Governance and the Creators 47:06 - Bonfire 53:36 - Building a Bridge between Web Two and Web Three Audiences 56:30 - Converting viewers into collectors 58:59 - What’s next for Bonfire? 60:10 - Outro I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Building the web3 equivalent of Substack with Paragraph
In Episode 03 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Colin or Paragraph. In this conversation Colin discusses the concept of consumer crypto and the development of Paragraph, a publishing platform that helps creators build, own, and grow direct relationships with their audience. He shares the evolution of content platforms and the limitations of existing platforms like Medium and Substack, explains the unique features of Paragraph, purchase of Mirror and his vision for the creator economy.
Incentivizing onchain activity and earning with Boost
In Episode 06 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Brian of Boost. In this conversation Brian explains the evolution of Boost, previously known as RabbitHole, and its role in incentivizing onchain actions. It delves into the creator fund, Boost's integration with Farcaster, and the potential of decentralized identity and reputation in the Web3 gaming space.
Paradigm Placed A Multi-Million Dollar Bet On n.xyz And Here’s Why
Mint Season 6 episode 19 welcomed the co-founder and CEO of n.xyz, Sridhar Ramaswamy. This ex-googler previously led the largest search engine’s $115 billion advertising division and has his eye on a new focus: blockchain data. With their debut launch this week, followed by an impressive series A led by Paradigm, we explore how he’s building web3’s indexer of choice and how his time at Google lead to where he is today. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
What Is Your Creative Process?
In this second episode of the GENART Podcast, we explore the creative process. "What Is Your Creative Process?" examines how artists generate ideas, navigate from start to finish, and adapt their methods. Hear from various artists about their timelines, evolving techniques, and the importance of feedback. •• TIMECODES •• 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 Owen Moore 00:03:48 Per Kristian Stoveland 00:06:42 Jacek Markusiewicz (mrkswcz) 00:09:00 Camille Roux (me) 00:11:49 Jonathan Barbeau 00:16:15 James Merrill 00:24:48 Stevan Dedovic •• FOLLOW •• https://twitter.com/camillerouxart https://warpcast.com/camilleroux https://www.instagram.com/camillerouxart https://art.camilleroux.com •• GUESTS •• Owen Moore https://twitter.com/owmo_studio https://warpcast.com/owmo-studio https://www.instagram.com/owmo_studio https://www.owmo.studio/ Per Kristian Stoveland https://twitter.com/perkwerk_ https://warpcast.com/perkwerk https://www.instagram.com/perkwerk.art https://perkwerk.art/ Jacek Markusiewicz (mrkswcz) https://twitter.com/jMarkusiewicz https://warpcast.com/mrkswcz https://www.instagram.com/mrkswcz https://linktr.ee/mrkswcz Jonathan Barbeau https://twitter.com/JBarbeau_Art https://warpcast.com/jbarbeau https://www.instagram.com/jbarbeau.art https://jbarbeau.art James Merrill https://twitter.com/tothepixel https://warpcast.com/lostpixels https://www.instagram.com/lostpixels www.lostpixels.io Stevan Dedovic https://www.instagram.com/mr_praline dedovic.com
Ep 192 - ETH Invades The White House
In this episode, the hosts traverse an eclectic mix of topics, blending personal stories with broader societal issues. They start with anecdotes about travel and delve into wellness practices such as mouth taping and psyllium husk use. The discussion then navigates the shifting political landscape, focusing on U.S. political sentiment towards cryptocurrency and single-issue voting. They debate the reemergence of Trump as a viable choice for some voters and explore the concept of political neutrality. The hosts also share their personal experiences with burnout, questioning its legitimacy and discussing the importance of alignment and passion in pursuing goals. As a teaser, they hint at a future debate on the role of luck versus hard work in achieving success. Throughout, the episode is infused with humor, thought-provoking analysis, and insights into tackling modern challenges. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction and Casual Banter (4:51) Podcast Introduction and Housekeeping (9:41) Travel Stories: Burgundy and Beyond (23:11) Wellness Tips and Mouth Tape Discussion (36:22) Legal Precedents in Voice Impersonation (39:10) SEC's Sudden Shift on Crypto ETFs (50:11) Trump's Popularity and Political Dynamics (59:12) Economic Policies and Voter Sentiment (1:20:10) Beer and Biden: A Lighthearted Start (1:30:10) Defining Burnout: Personal Perspectives (1:52:23) Reevaluating Life: Aligning Head, Heart, and Gut
The Birth of Bonsai: From Meme Coin to Culture Currency
The episode welcomes Carlos Beltran, the creator of MadFi and the Lens-native culture currency, Bonsai. Throughout our discussion, we dive into his journey as a founder, the highs and lows of building MadFi, and how Bonsai is shaping culture and creativity within the Lens ecosystem. Carlos also shares his ambitious vision for Lens to reach a billion users and how Bonsai plays a key role in that growth. Finally, we chat about the importance of grants and the need for founders to rethink social from the ground up. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
The Creator's Guide to Web3 Social ft. Stani Kulechov
Mint Season 6 episode 18 welcomed the founder of Aave and Lens Protocol, Stani Kulechov. Throughout the hour we discussed: - His vision for web3 social - How creators use crypto to build communities - How creators make money on Lens - User-generated content as an asset class - Migrating collectors from other chains onto Lens - How to use the lens social graph outside of their protocol ....and so much more. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
How Crypto And Web3 Will Change Social Media Forever
Mint Season 5 episode 9 welcomed Wilson Wei and Ryan Li, who shared their vision for putting creators and users at the forefront of ownership with their decentralized social graph, CyberConnect. Throughout the hour, we discussed: 09:13 – What Inspired Ryan and Wilson to Build in Web3 Social? 15:07 – Elon Musk’s Potential Acquisition of Twitter 18:34 – How To Defeat Bots and Spammers in Web3 Social? 20:53 – What Does Ownership Actually Mean in Web3? 29:59 – Web3 Social Tools to Empower Creators 33:08 – How Does Virality Work in the World of Web3 Social? 42:38 – What is a Social Graph? 54:12 – Big Picture Vision for Web3 Social I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Onchain record labels with Coop Records
The inaugural episode of the Coop Records Podcast featuring the core team - Cooper, Ramie, Jake and Cece. We cover the origins of Coop Records and everything you need to know about running an onchain record label in 2024.
Alex Masmej Talks $DEGEN: Fueling Drakula's Growth and the Onchain Creator Economy
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Alex Masmej, the brain behind Drakula and a key player in the farcaster ecosystem. From his early days of conceptualizing Showtime as the 'Instagram of NFTs' to pioneering Drakula, Alex's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Drakula, now making waves as the 'TikTok of Web3', has seen an explosive start with over $30M in transactions in just two weeks, introducing a new and engaging way for fans to support video creators. Alex returns to the podcast to share the lessons learned from pivoting Showtime to creating Drakula, highlighting the strategic moves, go-to-market strategy, and the decision to adopt $DEGEN as the native currency of the app. I hope you enjoy our conversation and our genesis episode on Pods!
