The Baddie in Me: Grace on dating, building Unlonely in crypto & finding what's next
In this episode of The Baddie in Me, Jessyfries chats with Grace about the unexpected virality of her wedding date post on Twitter and Farcaster, and how it led to someone even building a mini app for applicants. We also talk about her co-founded project Unlonely, a livestream app created with her brother, and its reality-style dating show Love on Leverage, where Jessyfries was one of the participants! She shares what it was like building Unlonely, her past role at YouTube working with creators, and how transparency is a key value she carries across projects. Earlier this year, she stepped away from Unlonely to reflect on her next chapter, unsure if it’ll stay in crypto, as she navigates the addictive nature of the space, and her desire for more purpose-driven work. We also talk about: - Building an online persona as a sassy, honest “internet girlie” - The struggle of juggling platforms like Lens, Farcaster & Twitter - Her views on authenticity, networking, and building engaged communities - Overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to trust herself - Finding balance while staying online and being visible This is a fun and real convo about internet culture, dating, social-fi, and growing up in crypto.
Pump.fun’s $1 Billion ICO Has Caused Controversy. Can It Succeed?
Solana’s most viral app wants to raise $1 billion. But the crypto community isn’t completely sold on the pitch. On Tuesday, a pseudonymous X account claimed that Pump.fun, Solana’s breakout memecoin launchpad, would raise $1 billion via an ICO at a $4 billion valuation. The potential deal? Multiple CEX listings, a 10% community airdrop, and maybe even a launch by the end of the month. The community reaction? Not great. In this episode, Syncracy Capital’s Ryan Watkins joins to break down the backlash, whether the raise makes sense, and what this kind of fundraising says about the current state of crypto. He discusses: Whether Pump needs $1 billion and what they’d even do with it Why some people are furious, even as Pump prints revenue If this is bullish or bearish for Solana Why an airdrop was not pursued Whether the $4 billion valuation makes sense
Andrews Bernard #3 Award - $100k from Steven Soderbergh
DCP TALNT Cast showcases the winning filmmakers for the Andrews Bernard #3 award created by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh. Congratulations to the Drextons on winning $100,000 in finishing funds to finalize and distribute their film "Sour Party".
Linda Xie on How Mini-Apps Are Helping Farcaster Take on Web2 Social Media
Legacy social media platforms lock you in, control your audience, and exploit your data. Farcaster aims to fix those problems. But how can it attract developers and users in an already saturated media environment? Developer Ecosystem Lead Linda Xie joined the show to explain: How Farcaster addresses social media’s structural flaws How Farcaster’s mini-app ecosystem is helping to grow the user base The most popular apps taking off on the platform How the whole crypto community could benefit from gathering on Farcaster Why she believes crypto communities belong on open, portable networks And why her family’s history helped her grasp the significance of Bitcoin in 2011
Arthur Hayes on Why Tariffs Will Be Good for Bitcoin and Crypto
TradFi and DeFi markets are in motion, responding to Trump’s tariffs, but a giant injection of liquidity could be on the way. Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes provides his expertise on economic policy, macro movements, and political implications, delving into a variety of topics, including: Trump’s rationale for tariffs The possibility of a “fiat liquidity bonanza” and what it means for crypto What the Hyperliquid brouhaha reveals about decentralization dreams How Ethena might be an attack on Ethereum The value prop of Circle’s IPO Future price expectations for BTC, ETH, and SOL
The Chopping Block: Hester Peirce on Freedom, Fraud, & Fixing the SEC
Hester Peirce Speaks Out, Regulating Memecoins, and the SEC Rethinks Its Strategy. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew is joined by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—aka “CryptoMom”—for a rare, candid conversation. They unpack the SEC’s vibe shift, why airdrops might be doomed, and whether memecoins are just collectibles or cleverly disguised securities. Plus, Hester dishes on Paul Atkins’ potential leadership, the SEC’s new crypto task force, and what real regulatory clarity might finally look like.
