Bonsai on fire: Carlos in Los Fomos
We summoned Carlos’s unfiltered takes by setting his mocktail on fire: cringey club rejections, cursed bonsai trees, black market picks and falling on stage at EthCC. We talk Lens vs. Farcaster, bot relationships and the digital forest we’re all supposedly lost in. This definitely wasn't recorded before noon 🌶️ Join Los Fomos on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and X: https://x.com/LosFomos Become a producer of the show to support Los Fomos and subscribe on Hypersub: https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg
Shorts | Jacob: The Evolution of Open Editions
Jacob, Co-Founder of Zora, joined Season 7 and spoke about the evolution of open editions.
"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!
Context S4: Navigating the Future of Virtual Worlds w/ Bay Backer, Head Producer @ Decentraland
Blake speaks with Bay Backner about all things Decentraland (she's the head producer there)! This is a must listen to learn all of its ins and outs…from LAND vs. MANA to how the DAO operates vs. the foundation. Bay is the real deal, she started as an artist creating in Decentraland with support from the DAO and now she works for the foundation as the head producer…so she’s seen all sides. Bay and Blake dive into the dynamics of virtual worlds, what makes Decentraland so unique, how it’s a super friendly place for creators and ofcourse, they talk digital fashion and Metaverse Fashion Week, happening April 9-12 (Bay also drops some exclusive alpha about what to expect!). This is such an inspiring convo that will help you understand the future of virtual worlds and why Decentraland is at the forefront. Bay: https://x.com/BayBackner Metaverse Fashion Week: https://mvfw.org/?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=bay Decentraland: https://decentraland.org/?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=bay Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
The Tales of Web3 S3 with Zeneca (Episode 035)
Welcome to THE TALES OF WEB3 - Season Three! In this new season, we will continue to go behind the scenes with the most epic builders, exploring their mindsets, past decisions, what they've learned on the road, and the journeys that shaped who they are today. For the thirteenth episode of Season Three, we are excited to welcome Zeneca, Founder of ZenAcademy to the podcast. Study Zeneca, study ZenAcademy!
Jason (betashop.eth) on Moxie AI Onchain Assistant and Tokenized App Store
Jason (betashop.eth) on Moxie AI Onchain Assistant and Tokenized App Store In this episode of Chris Just a Pod we talk with Jason (betashop.eth) on Moxie AI Onchain Assistant and Tokenized App Store from Moxie one of the hottest OG projects on Base and incubated from the Farcaster ecosystem I was really excited for this episode as Jason is one of the OG founders and buidlers I really admire that continues to buidl through bull and bear! We touch on many things including: - The next evolution of AI and Agentic Economy - "Moxieverse" and Reinvinting the app store - Future of onchain creator economy - Multi billion $$ Skills Marketplace Opportunity - Betting on future skills and tokenized apps Connect with Jason: Twitter: https://x.com/betashop Twitter: https://x.com/moxie_xyz Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/betashop.eth Web: https://moxie.xyz/ Connect with Chris: Orb Club: https://orb.club/c/chriscomrie Twitter: https://x.com/Christafarious Lens: @chriscomrie Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chriscomrie
Context S4: Everything You Need to Know About Doodles w/ Austin Hurwitz, Head of Strategy and BD at Doodles
Blake speaks with Head of Strategy & Business Development at Doodles, Austin Hurwitz and they cover everything that Doodles has been up to. They go over the new token, the CEO change, how markets conditions impact their decisions and how Golden Wolf is their secret weapon. Blake also asks Austin how he would describe the Doodles community, what’s important to them (co-creation!) and what he’s learned from working with one of the biggest brands in the world (like McDonald’s last year). Doodles has a massive year ahead of them and this episode will get you all caught up on what they’ve got planned. This episode is brought to you by Decentraland, a social virtual world where you can connect, explore, and create. Decentraland is the place to hang with friends (new and old) online. In DCL you can be whoever you want to be – customize your avatar, attend events, meet people, buy your own land, build customized scenes and create your own wearables. … Make the experience your own at Decentraland.org. Doodles: https://x.com/doodles Austin: https://x.com/austin_hurwitz Blake: https://x.com/blakefinucane Join Decentraland: https://decentraland.org/?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=doodles Metaverse Fashion Week in Decentraland: http://mvfw.org?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=doodles Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
How to Break Through the Noise: Get More Views, Engagement & Reach
This is a recording from "The Secrets to Content Discoverability and Virality" panel that was hosted at Onchain Creator Summit, presented by CryptoSapiens with support from Unlock Protocol, Own The Doge, The Creators during ETHDenver 2025 This panel brings leaders from the web3 space to provide insight for creators looking provide visibility and engagement for their content using Web3 tools. Speakers include: - Russ: CVO, Proof of Vibes - Naomi Metzger: Professional Athlete - Smoke: CEO, Own the Doge - Chris Eberle: CEO, SparkHouse The discussion focused on virality onchain, content creation, and the power of decentralized platforms in building creator-driven communities. Key Takeaways: Creating Viral Content Onchain— - Make content that is worth collecting, treating collectors as early supporters of a creator’s journey. Memes, Virality, and Community Activation— - Memes must be viral to remain relevant and that community-driven storytelling fuels their longevity. Lessons from Traditional Social Media— - Virality principles haven't changed—authenticity, consistency, and audience engagement remain key. - The difference now is creator-owned audiences in Web3, reducing platform dependency and increasing content portability. Cross-Promotion & Audience Engagement— - Adapt content per platform: - Farcaster → personal & community-driven - Instagram → personality-focused - Engage by replying to comments; make the audience feel valued. Collaboration & Growth Strategies— - Engage in deep networking and partnerships to drive virality. - Community-driven amplification (e.g., Farcaster, Base, Clanker) helps creators scale organically. Advice for New Creators— - Don’t fear cringe. Virality often comes from persistence. - Web2 creators are in demand—brands need content, so reaching out can open opportunities. - Consistency isn’t just about posting daily—it's about maintaining a recognizable style and personality. Underrated Niches in Onchain Content— - Comedy is underrepresented but could be a strong onboarding tool. - Innovative storytelling formats (e.g., meme-driven narratives) have untapped potential. Final Thoughts— - Keep building. Even if engagement is low initially, one person can change everything. - Own your content, own your audience. Web3 enables true creative independence. The panel ended with a call to action: embrace Web3, experiment, and collaborate to push the boundaries of onchain creativity.
YellowPanther on AgentYP and Creator of the Year
YellowPanther on AgentYP and Creator of the Year In this episode of Chris Just a Pod we talk with YellowPanther or YP for short, on AgentYP and Creator of the Year as well as the incoming gaming BOOM! We breakdown: - The steps to launch a successful AI Agent - How YP became Creator of the Year - Why Web3 gaming is inevitable - And one huge piece of alpha that might not be priced in yet! Connect with YellowPanther and AgentYP: Twitter: https://x.com/yellowpantherx?s=21 Twitter (AgentYP): https://x.com/agent_yp?s=21 Web: https://www.agentyp.io/ Connect with Chris: Orb Club: https://orb.club/c/chriscomrie Twitter: https://x.com/Christafarious Lens: @chriscomrie Farcaster: @chriscomrie
"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!
Episode 11 – Building at the Frontier with Dariya + Brandon of Layer3
Coach Coale talks with Dariya Khojasteh and Brandon Kumar, co-founders of Layer 3, about their origin story, the challenges of building in crypto, and the impact of in-person collaboration. They share the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the role of risk in growth, and why speed and adaptation matter more than perfection. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, they offer insights on co-founder dynamics, navigating crypto, and shaping identity through action—and attention. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 🚀 Building a startup is tough—especially in crypto—but offers huge rewards. 🤝 In-person collaboration strengthens teams in ways remote work can’t. 🧩 Co-founder relationships are key—finding complementary strengths matters. 🌍 Crypto’s distribution landscape is unique, requiring new growth strategies. 🎯 Risk-taking is essential, but belief in yourself shapes how you handle it. ⚡ Iteration beats perfection—getting a product out fast is crucial. 🎢 The founder journey is extreme—highs are exhilarating, lows are brutal. 🧠 Perspective is powerful—how you see a challenge changes how you navigate it. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Personal Updates 02:57 – Coaching & Team Dynamics 06:01 – The Power of In-Person Collaboration 09:06 – The Challenges of Building in Crypto 12:01 – Layer 3’s Role in Crypto & Distribution 14:57 – The Origin Story of Layer 3 (Dariya’s Perspective) 17:48 – Founders' Journey & Lessons Learned 26:18 – Taking Smart Risks in Entrepreneurship 36:01 – The Power of Perspective in Leadership 40:51 – Iteration, Growth & Startup Success 46:46 – Final Reflections & Takeaways 🎧 Follow Layer3 at layer3.xyz and on Twitter (@layer3xyz).
MUST CLANK SHOW | Ep. 4 - Who is M00NPAPI?
In this special episode of The MUST CLANK SHOW, Jack and Proxy sit down with the one and only M00nPapi—a Farcaster legend, DJ, streamer, gamer, Florida man, Clanker, AI intern, and a key player at Clanker HQ’s special teams. We dive into his journey on Farcaster, the wild days of the $Degen Era, the power of following your gut, and the importance of staying true to yourself. It’s a candid and insightful conversation between Clanker friends, full of laughs, stories, and maybe even a little onchain wisdom. Don’t miss this one—CLANK IN and join the conversation!
"Agents of Change" with Moxie founder Jason Goldberg | ZEROPOD S2 E11
This week on ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk sits down with Jason Goldberg, the founder of Moxie.xyz and the soon-to-be-launched Moxie AI platform. We dig into his previous startups, find out what made him want to organize the creator economy via Moxie, and what to expect from the new AI features. If you’ve always wondered about the man begin the moxie, this pod is your opportunity to find out.
Courtside Crypto Episode 3: Build Your Tomorrow with Moonwell
In this episode, Tristan sits down with Luke Youngblood from Moonwell to dive into their mission of bringing the world onchain with powerful financial tools designed for everyone. From Moonwell's new VISA debit card to virtual bank accounts, Luke explains how Moonwell is simplifying onchain finance and empowering people across the globe to take control of their financial futures. 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Who is Luke Youngblood 03:30 - Moonwell Mission and Vision 06:40 - Virtual Bank Accounts 10:54 - The Power of Stablecoin Payments 18:45 - TradFi vs. DeFi 21:00 - Saving in Moonwell Vaults 25:00 - Doing More with Moonwell 29:00 - From Memes to Onchain Finance 34:15 - Lending Made Simple 36:45 - What’s Next for Moonwell 38:42 - Starting Your Crypto Journey 📲 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for updates on future episodes!
Context S4: Hacking as an Artistic Practice w/ Addie Wagenknecht
Blake interviews Addie Wagenknecht brilliant artist, whose work has been exhibited at MoMA and collected by The Whitney, she's collaborated with everyone from CERN to Chanel. Blake asks about some of her specific art works as a way to dive into ideas around hacking and reappropriating technology into non typical use cases. Addie remind us that technology is not inherently liberating and it depends so much on how we use it and who controls it. They also speak about about how to apply feminist theory and practices when engaging with crypto technology as well covering fake Balenciaga bags, make up tutorials, meme coins and art history. This pod will jolt you out of your crypto bubble and definitely inspire some new ideas. This season is brought to you by $BONSAI, who is building on the forefront of Social x AI. Their memecoin launch pad is built for both agents and humans, so go to Uniswap to get $BONSAI today. Addie’s Twitter: https://x.com/wheresaddie Blake’s Twitter: https://x.com/blakefinucane Blake’s Context Club on Orb: https://orb.club/c/context Bonsai: https://x.com/bonsaitoken404 Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
Smudged eyeliner, political dreams and confessions from the Y2K Vault
Holly aka swampnet is a community manager at OrbisDB. She is also known for her fun & viral video content on Farcaster. you know u want to be a producer of the show. subscribe on Hypersub https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg Follow us everywhere but start here on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and on X https://x.com/LosFomos
Idea sex & stolen hearts - pplpleasr in LF 🍸
pplpleasr/Emily is an artist and the founder of Shibuya. She created Shibuya's White Rabbit and Linkin Park's "Lost" music video among other projects. She has a spicy side and a religious devotion to chili as you will discover in this session 🌶️ you know u want to be a producer of the show. subscribe on Hypersub https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg Follow us everywhere but start here on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and on X https://x.com/LosFomos
"Keep it Gdupi, Stupi" with 'Degenerative Artist' Yon from Peaceful Groupies & GDUPI | ZEROPOD S2 E7
Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, a zero copyright video podcast for people who enjoy Ethereum. Our guest this week on ZEROPOD, is from the artistic side of the onchain world— Yon, the self described “degenerative artist” behind The Peaceful Groupies, the Yon Experience and most recently, one of the first artcoins launched via the clanker AI agent on farcaster: Redacted Gdupi. On this episode, we talk about Yon’s youth in a small Argentinian town, how he moved to Europe and carved his own way as an artist, how he has been a constant early adopter of onchain techs and trends, and what’s next for him and $GDUPI. We hope you enjoy this conversation with an onchain CC0 art legend, and if you do, please remember to like and subscribe! Thank you to our partner sponsors at clanker.world for helping to make this content possible. Clanker is the easiest way to deploy a token on Base. — Timestamps • 0:00 - GDUPI Origins • 1:35 - Welcome to ZEROPOD, introducing Yon. • 2:59 - Yon’s upbringing in Chaco, Argentina • 3:55 - Early love for character design, video games, and art • 4:56 - Childhood gaming • 6:25 - Yon the Baller • 8:50 - The Paris Period • 11:00 - Saving money and finding time for art • 12:50 - Discovering clients through Reddit subreddits • 14:10 - Parental perceptions of an art career • 16:01 - “Every piece is a portrait of what I’m living in that moment.” • 17:03 - Introduction to crypto and saving in Ethereum • 19:00 - Early experiments with CS:GO skins and CryptoKitties • 21:00 -Discovering NFTs • 22:20 - A Word About Our Sponsors Clanker.World • 23:10 - Yon’s first NFT purchase was a Beeple • 25:00 - Minting on Rarible and building early collections • 26:50 - Experimenting with telegram auction houses • 28:00 - Creating Peaceful Groupies and generative art • 31:00 - The challenges of launching a hyped NFT collection • 32:40 - Mentorship from 9999 and learning about contracts • 35:00 - Joining Farcaster and exploring new creative outlets • 39:00 - The Reply Guys channel and community-driven art • 41:50 - The Reply Guys t-shirt and embracing CC0 licensing • 44:00 - Perspectives on piracy, creativity, and open art • 48:00 - Organizing minted collections and planning for the future • 51:00 - Reflections on the Yellow Collective’s first year • 54:00 - GDUPI: origins, meme culture, and experiments with Clanker • 57:40 - Thoughts on memecoins and tokenizing moments • 1:00:30 - The distribution powers of ERC-20 tokens. • 1:02:20 - Moving from Argentina to LA and the creative scene in the US • 1:04:00 - Planning for the future and growing the Yon ecosystem • 1:06:10 - What’s next for GDUPI, NFTs, and personalized 1/1 art • 1:07:00 - Yon turns the tables on Toady • 1:11:10 - Closing thoughts on creativity, 2025 plans, and the onchain journey — Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Ad spot by JackWyldes. Produced by Zero Rights Media. Custom NFT thumbnail hand illustrated by Yon himself! This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #groupies #art #clanker #artist
Richard Chen on Venture Capital and Data-Driven Community Building
Mint Season 6, Episode 15 welcomed Richard Chen, Venture Partner at Varrock and a Dune top wizard. During the half-hour discussion, we covered all things venture investing, where data intersects with the creator economy, music NFTs, building a successful community, and much more. Enjoy this blast from the past.
Intmax Cofounder Leona on The Future of AI to AI Transactions, Scalability and Privacy
Intmax Cofounder Leona on The Future of AI to AI Transactions, Scalability and Privacy In this episode we chat with Leona, Cofounder of Intmax, a Stateless ZK Rollup which enables high scalability and privacy. We chat about: - How AI to AI payments can use Intmax for scalability - Why privacy coins will get hot late in the cycle - Why AI might not accept our money - How AI Agents can revive DAOs and NFT projects and even transform governments - And how you can start farming and privacy mining Intmax Connect with Leona and Intmax: https://x.com/intmaxIO https://x.com/HiokiLeona https://www.intmax.io/ https://warpcast.com/~/channel/intmax Connect with Chris: Orb Club: https://orb.club/c/chriscomrie Twitter: https://x.com/Christafarious Lens: @chriscomrie Farcaster: @chriscomrie
Public shenanigans with Zeneca 🍸
Zeneca is the founder of several web3 communities, including ZenAcademy and the 333 Club. The ex-professional poker player and trader shared some spicy secrets with us 🌶️ Become a producer of the show to support Los Fomos: subscribe on Hypersub https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg Follow Los Fomos on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and X: https://x.com/LosFomos
"Believe in Something" with 1confirmation Founder Nick Tomaino | ZEROPOD S2 E6
What do you get when you cross a middleschool sneakerhead, a Bitcoin pizza-esque 30 million dollar engagement ring, and a knack for spotting the next big thing onchain? You get Nick Tomaino, crypto OG and founder of iconic crypto venture fund 1confirmation. On this episode of ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk digs in with Nick about working at Coinbase in the very early days, the passion for collecting that led him from copping kicks and rare books to NFTs and ERCs, and founding and running one of the most successful early investment funds in the space. Nick also talks candidly about his bull case for Degen, Farcaster and Ethereum (he thinks one of those will even one day flip Bitcoin), why Ethereum doesn’t need a Michael Saylor, and what he thinks is the best advice for new investors in the space: just believe in something. --- Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Find Something More to Believe In Nick shares advice for new traders and the importance of conviction beyond money. 1:02 – Welcome to ZEROPOD: Meet Nick Tomaino Introduction to Nick’s background as an early Coinbase employee and founder of 1confirmation. 2:02 – Nick’s Sneaker-Collecting Days How basketball and sneaker culture shaped Nick’s early passion for collecting. 3:39 – The Collector Gene: Rare Books and Americana Nick’s family history of collecting and how it influenced his love for rare books and later NFTs. 6:42 – Crypto vs. Rare Books: Liquidity and the Future of Collectibles Nick compares the illiquidity of traditional collectibles to the fluidity of NFTs. 10:21 – College Days: Economics and a Focus on Making Money Why Nick studied economics and his early ambitions to optimize for financial success. 12:42 – Learning About Venture Capital How Fred Wilson’s blog inspired Nick’s interest in venture capital and crypto. 15:16 – Joining Coinbase: Early Days of Bitcoin Adoption Nick’s journey to Coinbase in 2013, hustling his way into the company, and working on business development. 20:03 – Starting 1confirmation: Supporting Early Crypto Projects Nick explains the genesis of 1confirmation and its focus on being the first check into game-changing projects. 22:00 – Why the Name 1confirmation? The blockchain-inspired reasoning behind the fund’s name. 23:49 – Opensea and CryptoKitties: Early Investments Nick’s experience with CryptoKitties and why he believed in Opensea’s potential. 26:47 – Degen: Why Social Tipping Matters The evolution of tipping mechanisms in crypto and their role in driving adoption. 30:36 – Thoughts on Farcaster and Decentralized Social Media Nick discusses Farcaster as the best decentralized social network and its role in enabling financial opportunities. 36:39 – Farcaster Projects: Clanker, Anoncast, and More Nick evaluates recent Farcaster projects and the importance of experimentation. 40:04 – The Value of In-Feed NFT Minting Nick shares why he believes microtransactions and NFT minting are the next big things for creators. 45:08 – Ethereum’s Strength and Long-Term Potential Why Nick believes Ethereum could flip Bitcoin and the importance of innovation over narratives. 49:12 – The Importance of Skin in the Game How crypto allows more people to have ownership and take risks with real consequences. 52:03 – The Future of Farcaster: Financial Opportunities Nick’s vision for how Farcaster can thrive by giving users more ways to make money. 53:03 – What’s Exciting in 2025? Pro-Crypto Policies and Innovation Nick shares his optimism about potential regulatory changes and new product developments. 56:00 – Advice for Newcomers: Conviction and Curiosity Final advice for those new to crypto: find something to believe in beyond making money. 58:14 – Wrap-Up: Believe in Something More Closing remarks and gratitude for the conversation. -- 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!
Talent Protocol Head of AI Simao on How to Successfully Launch AI Agents with Real Utility
Talent Protocol Head of AI Simao on How to Successfully Launch AI Agents with Real Utility In this episode we talk with the Head of AI at Talent Protocol Simao. He and the Talent team successfully launch one of the first AI Agents with real utility. Utilizing Talent Protocols popular and proprietary Builder Score, their agent Talent Mate can help Builders understand how their contribution stack up to the competition. Additionally we chat about how Recruiters and even investors can use Talent Mate and the suite of features to get an understand of how competitive Builders are. Hope you enjoy and thanks to Simao! Connect: Simao Twitter: https://x.com/simao_etc Simao Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/simao Talent Protocol Twitter: https://x.com/TalentProtocol Talent Protocol Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/talent Talent Mate (AI Agent) Twitter: https://x.com/talentmateth Talent Mate (AI Agent) Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/talentmate.eth Connect with Chris: Orb Club: https://orb.club/c/chriscomrie Twitter: https://x.com/Christafarious Lens: @chriscomrie Farcaster: @chriscomrie
Context S4: A Guide to AI Agents w/ Carlos Beltran, Bonsai Co-Founder
Blake speaks with Carlos Beltran, co-founder of Bonsai, which started as a token, but has evolved into an entire ecosystem. Their most recent releases have been Sage, their flagship AI agent and a launchpad which focuses on a consumer friendly way to launch your own tokens. The convo dives deep into the AI agent meta. Blake asks Carlos what AI agents “actually are,” how to tell them apart from one another, how to build them and where he sees the space developing, particularly when it comes to agent to agent conversations. Carlos outlines Bonsai’s new launch pad as well, why it was important to have it be so consumer friendly and how to best use it. He also talks about the upsides and uniqueness of the Lens ecosystem and what exactly is “Bonsai Energy.” In the latter part of the episode, Blake gets to interview Sage in his first podcast appearance ever! She asks him to explain, from an AI agents’ perceptive, what the technology is all about, how to best interact with him and what he sees for the future of Bonsai. If you’re interested in how crypto intersects with AI and how to use this technology best, this ones for you. This season, Context is in partnership with Bonsai. Bonsai is releasing projects and experiments on the cutting edge of crypto including their AI agents + launch pad, reflective of Context’s commitment to bringing its listeners cutting edge ideas and conversations. Carlos: https://twitter.com/imthatcarlos Bonsai: https://twitter.com/bonsaitoken404 Bonsai Orb Club: https://orb.club/c/bonsai Bonsai website: https://www.bonsai.meme/ Sage (AI Agent): https://twitter.com/agentdotbonsai Blake: https://twitter.com/blakefinucane Blake's Context Orb Club: https://orb.club/c/context Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
