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"Without a Trace" featuring Anoncast founder Kartik Patel aka @slokh | ZEROPOD S2 E4

When Vitalik Buterin buys a memecoin to try your consumer zk social app, you know you’re onto something. Kartik Patel (aka @slokh) joins ZEROPOD to talk about Anoncast— the ZK-powered app that lets you post anonymously and trustlessly to Farcaster and Twitter/X from a web interface at anoncast.org. From hacking RuneScape mods as a kid to pulling endless hours at OpenSea during peak NFT chaos, Kartik shares his journey, the lore behind $ANON, and why he thinks ZK privacy is the future. Along the way: why Farcaster is the Silicon Valley of crypto, how he learned ZK programming from scratch in three weeks, and how "lore-first, product-second" might just be the future of bootstrapping. Join us to learn all about the cracked dev who made it possible to speak your mind on the internet, without a trace. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - When Vitalik tries your app 01:09 - ZEROPOD Intro 01:26 - Anon, A-non, Tomato, tomahto.03:13 - Young Kartik 04:00 - Hacking game mods 05:00 - Happy in his space (software developing) 07:13 - From defi protocols to NFTs 07:33 - Joined Opensea 08:13 - Working at Opens during peak NFT bull 09:33 - Working at Manifold and then striking out on his own 10:28 - Solo hacking 11:25 - Why was he attracted to building on Farcaster 12:13 - Better Farcaster branding 13:40 - Similar problems to Ethereum 15:13 - Building Nook farcaster client 18:23 - A Kartik Primer on the ANON Lore 21:51 - Kartik wasn’t even involved in ANON until after the CTO 23:00 - How the anoncast idea came to be 24:49 - New paradigm of products coming downstream of communities 27:13 - Why he wanted to build anoncast 28:16 - Vitalik buying $ANON and trying anoncast 29:40 - How does ZK privacy work? 31:18 - Why is ZK privacy important? 32:55 - How does anoncast work? 36:00 - The future of what curation could look like on anoncast… ZK-anon reddit? 38:00 - Favourite feature shipped on anoncast so far 41:00 - Learning ZK on the go 42:00 - Best use cases for anoncast? (Alpha?) 43:30 - How can people contribute to the project? 44:00 - Best place to learn how to use anoncast? 44:44 - What is he most excited about? 47:00 - Just build, have fun and differentiate 47:30 - What is the sloth backstory 48:00 - Outro Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!

ZEROPOD SPOTLIGHT #3: "Obsessed with the Craft of Content" feat. Cameron Armstrong of Seemore.tv

If the internet decides what’s funny, Cameron Armstrong (@cameron on farcaster) has spent his career listening closely to find out. In this edition of our popular ZEROPOD Spotlight series, the Seemore.tv founder shares how he’s helping creators escape the “content algorithm lottery” and why our completionist instinct is one of humanity’s most underrated traits. We explore Farcaster’s journey from tight-knit weirdo haven to high-value creator launchpad, the challenge of minting new platform stars, and the magic of Mandarin oranges on sticks (what?) Whether you’re trying to build a personal brand, a community, or create content like his “OK Banger” podcast, Cameron’s got plenty of advice and anecdotes and you won’t want to miss this conversation. — TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - “Content Quality Arms Race” 00:47 - ZEROPOD Intro 02:05 - Crypto space needs more video content 04:15 - The Right Kind of Cringe 05:31 - The thing you can consistently do the longest is what you’ll be the best at 07:04 - The Cameron Origin Story: Military beginnings 08:32 - Harvard Business School 09:32 - E-commerce startup 10:35 - Illicit Farcaster Beginnings 11:50 - “A Bunch of Weirdos in a Room” 12:26 - Farcaster, then and now 15:09 - What is seemore.tv 17:58 - “If Linktree and Google Analytics had a baby” 20:55 - Badges for pod collectors 21:27 - Minting is a patronage behaviour for podcasts 23:00 - A minted episode is a creator tip with a lindy receipt 25:00 - The future promise of Ethereum Attestations 26:22 - The Seemore Story (pivot! pivot!) 30:00 - Problems with current business models for creators 32:00 - Conflicts of interest risk with advertising partnerships 34:00 - The advantage to bad actors in crypto 36:00 - The Seemore List 37:00 - The importance of finding values aligned sponsors for content 38:00 - Does Farcaster have enough interesting people? 40:00 - Rewarding creators is baked into the system on Farcaster 41:50 - The Content Valley of Death 43:00 - Problems with spam filters and dopamine triggers 45:18 - Cam’s got alts 46:00 - You don’t get to decide what’s funny on the internet 47:24 - Why is he bullish on Farcaster? 49:00 - OK Banger 50:53 - From Band Kid to Bangers 51:52 - Outro --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk x Suno AI. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!

Are NFTs Back? w/ Derek of Collab Currency | Ep. 58

Will your favorite jpeg be worth 3 lambos? In episode #58 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh cover the most exciting trends in crypto. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into Derek’s insights on the evolution of NFTs and cryptoassets, exploring how they are shaping markets, art, and culture. The group reflects on Bitcoin’s recent historic $100K milestone, analyzing its implications for market sentiment. The hosts then look ahead to 2025, discussing trends in AI, new consumer products, and the shift toward verifiable autonomy in blockchain systems. They explore Seed Club’s emerging thesis on compounding value in an ephemeral world, examining how long-term vision and belief can drive sustainable growth in decentralized ecosystems. Later, they emphasize the importance of adopting a “just launch” mindset for builders navigating emerging markets. The episode wraps up with a look at the World app, highlighting its potential as a gateway for onboarding users to blockchain-powered tools and decentralized applications. Intro - 0:00 Start of Episode - 0:39 Derek - 2:39 100k BTC - 27:59 31:26 - Looking to 2025 45:35 - Compounding Value In AN Ephemeral World 52:35 - Just Launch 57:46 - World App Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at ⁠live.seedclub.xyz⁠ on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers

E99: Solana Millionaire Explains How To Invest Like a Pro and Profit In The Next Crypto Boom

Tushar Jain, co-founder and Managing Partner of MultiCoin Capital, is one of the leading voices in crypto investment. In this episode, he shares his strategy for identifying high-conviction, long-term investments in blockchain projects that are shaping trillion-dollar markets. Tushar also reveals how his team navigates market downturns, when to double down on investments, and why patience is crucial in the world of crypto. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand what it takes to succeed as a crypto investor. In this conversation, we cover: -Tushar’s approach to finding category-defining crypto projects. -The role of decentralization in the future of tech and finance. -How to identify crypto winners in a crowded market. -Why patience and conviction matter more than timing. -Lessons learned from past crypto crashes and market cycles. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW TUSHAR • Twitter: https://x.com/TusharJain_ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjain251/ • Website: https://multicoin.capital/ • Multicoin: https://x.com/MulticoinCap FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:39 Please Subscribe 2:00 Our Valued Sponsors 2:36 Disclaimer 3:01 Training Your Body 5:25 Who is Tushar Jain? 6:03 Why I Own Guns 8:07 Preparing for Black Swans (AI) 9:46 Why Self-Sufficiency Matters 12:06 Crypto Founder Characteristics 14:11 Where Motivation Comes From 15:14 Founding ePatientFinder 17:07 The Problem with U.S. Healthcare 21:28 Thoughts on Assisted Suicide 22:52 Crypto Currency Fascination 25:13 Launching Multicoin 26:56 What is Multicoin? 28:29 The Challenge of Patience 32:14 Managing FOMO in Crypto 34:12 Facing Hard Truths 37:44 Managing Stress 39:54 Definition of Success 40:44 Ugly Truths of Crypto Investing 42:14 Avoiding Paralysis of Analysis 43:28 Identifying World Class Crypto Founders 46:34 Intellectual Honesty 48:52 Betting Big on Solana 53:23 Dealing with FUD 57:04 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Crypto 1:01:51 Lessons from Market Crashes 1:05:33 Avoiding Price Obsession 1:09:26 Favorite Teams/ Founders in Crypto 1:12:43 Starting A Family 1:15:55 Non-Consensus Beliefs 1:17:16 Why People Avoid Parenthood 1:20:12 Prediction for the Next 12 Months

Wayfinder: The Omni-Chain AI Tool Revolutionizing How We Access Crypto

Kalos is the CoFounder of Parallel and Adrian is Head of Data & AI. In this episode, we discover how Wayfinder, the omni-chain AI agent network, is reshaping how we as crypto holders and AI interact with blockchains. From AI agents transacting seamlessly onchain to the utility of the PROMPT token, we explore its groundbreaking potential in DeFi. Plus, an update on Wayfinder's public launch in Q1 2025 and its sister AI game, Colony! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI https://redstone.finance/ 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH https://meth.mantle.xyz/restake 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S https://puffer.fi/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:26 - Origin of Wayfinder 13:01 - Demo of Wayfinder 15:13 - Wayfinder alpha in public testing 17:11 - How Wayfinder AI agents work for us 24:25 - Wayfinder is your AI private banker 27:03 - How will dapp developers work with AI agents 29:29 - Mantle mid-roll 30:10 - How will an AI agent leverage Wayfinder 36:42 - The most capable model specific to crypto 38:48 - How can users trust AI agents? 42:19 - How the Wayfinder ecosystem graph works 44:48 - PROMPT token utility 49:57 - Caching PRIME for PROMPT and value accrual 56:26 - Update on Parallel TCG and Colony 1:08:26 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Wayfinder Website: https://wayfinder.ai/ ► Wayfinder on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AIWayfinder ► Wayfinder demo on X/Twitter: https://x.com/templecrash/status/1854282529995469151 ► Parallel on X/Twitter: https://x.com/paralleltcg ► Kalos on X/Twitter: https://x.com/templecrash ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad holds PRIME and is caching PRIME for PROMPT as of this recording. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

WHY DO YOU NEED BOOKS WHEN YOU HAVE AI? BOOK CLUB: NOT FOR IDIOTS

Welcome to the Thinking On Paper Book Club. We're reading Chapter 2 of Yuval Noah Harari's Nexus, and it's all about how stories influence societies, build trust, and create shared realities. You'll learn how storytelling help humans organize, shape religions, nations, and corporations and our collective reality. From Stalin and Jesus to Coca-Cola and Bitcoin, Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson show you why these are nothing but stories and shared reality. You'll also learn how narratives drive trust among strangers and how you can use it to unify large groups. Guest Mustafa Quadri joins the conversation, adding fresh perspectives on the importance of stories in connecting people. We ask: - Are nations and corporations just shared myths? - Why do certain narratives become universally accepted? - How do stories influence behaviour and decision-making? 📘 Grab your copy of Nexus and share your thoughts in the comments. Please like, subscribe, and share. And enjoy the show. -- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Disruptors and Curious Minds (01:55) Books And Your Thinking Space (02:25) Dust Jacket Vote (02:51) A Religious Disclaimer (03:34) Mustafa On Why We Need Books (07:53) Can We Get Yuval On The Show? (09:21) Sapiens, Nexus And The Power Of Story (12:00) The Last Supper (13:02) Stories Extend Biological Bonds (16:04) Lawyers, Guns & Money (18:41) Inter-subjective realities (22:13) Plato, The Nobile Lie and The 10 Commandments (28:23) Starting A Nation (34:25) Kung Fu Brotherhood (42:00) Good Stories (45:00) Do You Think Unhappiness Make You Susceptible To Story (50:26) Different Believers -- Watch Chapter 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BhXeNQkbkY&ab_channel=WhereEmergingTechnologiesMeetHumanity -- Learn more at Thinking on Paper

3: Dan Romero - Why Information Should Flow on Protocols

Dan Romero (Farcaster, X, Website) is the CEO and co-founder of Farcaster, an open Twitter/X-like social network protocol built on blockchain rails. Before co-founding Farcaster in 2020, Dan previously worked at Coinbase as a Vice President, among many other roles. He joined the company as the 20th employee in 2014 and left in 2019. He's thought about and used Twitter-like networks for nearly two decades and is passionate about open information flow, market-enabled progress, and individual freedom. Timestamps: (01:39): We were promised flying cars and all we got was 140 characters (8:48): Bring Your Own Algorithm (BYOA), RSS, Elon, and The News Channel-ification of Social Networks (35:54): The Field of Dreams Fallacy: If You Build It, It Doesn't Mean They'll Come [Farcaster & Crypto-Focused Section Begins] (44:25): Status as a Service and Building the Home for Crypto Status (55:03): What is Farcaster? (59:34): Why not counter-position against Elon? (01:03:42): Programmable social and “Open APIs” (1:14:22): The Future of Farcaster (1:18:01): Farcaster's Value Capture  (1:25:01): Sufficient Decentralization (1:28:44): Why Dan has created NFTs but not tokens [Farcaster & Crypto Focus Ends] (1:29:53): Product Market Fit, Focus, and The Idea Maze (1:37:01): Dan's career arc, contrarian paths, distributed systems, and creative destruction  (01:44:09): Coinbase: pre-2017 learnings, hypergrowth, comparisons between building a culture and social network, and anti-lessons (1:49:20): Brian Armstrong and fostering repeatable innovation (1:52:24): What do you wish Balaji [Srinivasan] could work on? (1:53:20): Group Chats and the pendulum between private and public discourse (01:58:55): Power: Elon, Zuck, Trump?  (2:00:24): Politics, Populism, Going Direct, and the Podcast Era (2:08:48): What have you changed your mind on this year?  (2:10:22): Final Questions

This Will End Trader LARPs w/ wijuwiju.eth of Interface | Ep. 57

Finally, we know who the top trader is. In episode #57 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh delve into some of the most intriguing trends shaping Web3 and crypto. They kick things off with Interface, a platform that merges social networking with the blockchain, enabling users to build their social graph by copy-trading wallets and forming reputation-driven connections directly on-chain. The hosts reflect on the challenges and successes of developing consumer-focused blockchain products during a bear market and how Interface is carving out a niche with its discovery and trading features. The conversation then shifts to tokenomics, focusing on the evolution from complex whitepapers to meme-driven token launches. They explore the balance between capturing early belief and building utility over time, emphasizing the need for sustainability in token models. Other key topics include Capital Formation in the Reputation Era, where they examine how on-chain reputation is reshaping funding models, and Model Personality as a Moat, which highlights the growing role of AI in defining unique business defensibilities. The episode concludes with updates on Base’s resurgence and an exciting Lightning Round, featuring a creative vampire attack idea. 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Start of Episode 4:09 - Interface 28:24 - Checking in on Tokenomics 39:53 - Capital Formation in the Reputation Era 47:48 - Model Personality as a Moat 52:40 - Base is Back 54:20 - A Stroll Through Consumer Crypto 55:52 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at ⁠live.seedclub.xyz⁠ on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers