"Building for People, Not Wallets" with Privy cofounder Henri Stern | ZEROPOD S2 E16

What if crypto products weren’t built for wallets, but for people? In this episode of ZEROPOD, Privy.io founder Henri Stern joins host Toady Hawk to talk about building user-first infra, why account abstraction matters, and what it’ll take to onboard the next billion. From his Parisian roots to Protocol Labs and now Privy, Henri shares sharp takes on fragmentation, EIP-7702, and why most crypto apps still miss the point. Come for the insights, stay for the travel tips and Italian bread slander. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro: Meet Henri Stern, founder of Privy01:44 - Henri’s backstory: Growing up in Paris, moving to NYC03:55 - Adjusting to life in New York and early education04:32 - Choosing Stanford over the French education system06:00 - Discovering computer science and why it stuck07:54 - Founding Shout: a peer-to-peer marketplace experiment10:01 - What went wrong with hyperlocal marketplaces12:20 - Filecoin and Protocol Labs: Henri’s next chapter13:49 - What Filecoin taught Henri about zk, consensus, and infra19:00 - Falling in love with crypto, then falling out of it for a bit20:06 - The origin of Privy: starting with privacy, landing on onboarding24:00 - What Privy does today: abstracting onboarding, not just accounts26:10 - The nuance of account abstraction vs. 4337/770228:30 - Privy’s internal values: focus, experimentation, ownership33:00 - Wallet sprawl and the identity fragmentation dilemma36:00 - Wallets as identity tools, not just money holders39:00 - Why crypto infra must be built now, not later41:00 - Notable partnerships: Farcaster, Pump.fun, Hyperliquid & more45:10 - Privy's current roadmap: chains, funding UX, identity UX47:02 - EIP-7702: What it is and why it matters50:00 - Speculation vs stability: the real bifurcation in crypto52:40 - Henri’s vision for 2025 and hiring at Privy54:08 - Rapid-fire round: food, music, tech, travel, and more1:04:28 - Where to find out more about Privy and wrap-up--- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #ethereum #privy #crypto #stripe

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 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

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 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.

Creator Bites #1: Betrmint

rskagy.base.eth and toadyhawk.base.eth discuss Betrmint, a new way to boost NFT mints in with a viral gamified reward system

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

She Fell In Love With GPT + AI 2027

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Episode Highlights 👀🧠 🌏 AI Apocalypse 2035: Decoding the AI-2027.com timeline & debating human extinction. 💰 Tax-Free Riches? The parent-gifting retirement "hack" – legit or jail time? 🕺 ETH's Cringey Dance: Our unfiltered (and brutal) take on the "Save Ethereum" spectacle. 🇨🇳 USA vs. China: The high-stakes AI arms race, stolen tech, & the battle for compute. 🤖 Recursive Self-Improvement: When AI trains AI... does it plot against us? 🥃 Baijiu Taste Test from Hell: Reactions you have to HEAR to believe. 🔥 Twitter's Dumpster Fire: Is the X algo officially cooked? 🤔 Cyborg Theocracy: Will we end up worshipping AI overlords? Timestamps: · 00:00 - Intro & Operating "In the Pocket" (feat. Danish Philosophers) · 01:49 - "You Become The Liquor": Trailer Park Boys & Letterkenny Deep Dive · 07:51 - Re-Indoctrinating Eric: The Baijiu Challenge Begins! · 10:12 - ZBiotics: Saving Livers & Birthdays - Sponsor Read · 12:06 - Arman's 40th?! Age, Persian Culture & Time Flies · 14:10 - TAX HACK: Gifting Parents $$ for Tax-Free Brokerage Growth? · 20:52 - Life Insurance, Trusts & Adulting: Protecting Your Legacy · 23:56 - GRINDS MY GEARS: ETH's CRINGE "Save Ethereum Dance" · 27:45 - X/Twitter is a Dumpster Fire: "The whole thing is being farmed by Indian engagement farming rings." · 29:30 - MAIN TOPIC: AI-2027.com - A Terrifying AI Future? · 30:48 - AI Timeline to 2027: From Stumbling Agents to "Referee of Reality" · 36:09 - The Fork: SLOW DOWN AI or RACE China to Digital Godhood? · 38:27 - If We Race... Robots, Bio-Weapons & Human Extinction by 2035 · 43:22 - AI Doomerism: Y2K Hype or "This Time IS Different"? · 50:50 - Recursive Self-Improvement: Can AI Outsmart Its Creators & Add to Knowledge? · 59:50 - The Geopolitics of AI: China's Strategy & the Compute Arms Race · 01:12:15 - Why AI "Kills" Us: The Ant Farm & Misaligned Incentives (Not Malice) · 01:23:00 - Cyborg Theocracy: Will We Worship AI for Validation? "Yes, Queen!" · 01:33:26 - The Great Steakhouse Debate & Sign-Off Disclaimer: The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

100 Men vs 1 Gorilla + Reset Your Brain To Beat Burnout

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 🤢 Ever tried Baiju? Witness the raw pain (and Nick's questionable peer pressure) as we kick off EP 238 with China's potent national spirit. Then, things get WILD: could 100 average dudes really take down a Silverback Gorilla? 🦍 We dive deep into the physics, fear factor, and questionable Red Rover tactics. Spoiler: ChatGPT weighs in. 😂 After the ape debate, Nick's back from #China with a crucial report from the ground. Forget headlines – hear directly from factory owners bracing for tariff pain, shifting supply chains (Vietnam yes, Mexico no?), and the real potential impact on US shelves & jobs. 🇨🇳💸 Is this "Art of the Deal" or economic slow burn? We discuss market positioning amidst the chaos (#Bitcoin, #Stocks, #Gold). Finally, feeling fried? We break down #burnout inspired by RSA's (Bankless) 90-day reset. Is it misalignment? Dopamine depletion? The hell of context switching? We explore practical ways to reclaim focus and energy, even if you can't unplug for 3 months. 🧠🔥 It's raw, unfiltered talk on bizarre hypotheticals, critical #geopolitics, market strategy, and surviving the grind. Grab a (non-Baiju) drink & tune in. Timestamps: 🍻 00:00 - Baiju Introduction & Peer Pressure: "Prepare to Cry" 🙏 04:00 - ZBiotics Sponsor Read (You'll Need It After Baiju!) 🦍 06:25 - 100 Men vs. 1 Silverback Gorilla (or Grizzly Bear)? 🧱 08:00 - Steven's Physics Argument: The Human Stampede Tactic 😱 13:30 - The Fear Factor & Reality Check: "First 20 guys are dead" 👶 19:00 - How Many 5-Year-Olds Could Steven Take? (No Weapons!) 🇨🇳 23:30 - Nick's China Trip Report: Baiju Everywhere 🏭 26:15 - Canton Fair Deep Dive: Scale, Products & Body Odor Diplomacy 💸 36:45 - Tariff Tsunami: China Factory Owners Brace for Pain (3 Years?) 📉 38:50 - US Impact: Empty Shelves & Trucker Woes Incoming? 🌏 42:45 - China Pivots: New Markets (Vietnam, Egypt... Why Not Mexico?) 🕵️ 49:20 - Tariff Scams & Whack-a-Mole Schemes 📈 52:30 - Market Maneuvers: Short Stocks, Long Bitcoin/Gold Amidst Chaos 🔥 58:45 - Beating Burnout: RSA's 90-Day Reset & Defining "Enough" 🧠 01:04:15 - The Pain of Context Switching & Deep Work 🧭 01:09:50 - Burnout = Misalignment? Finding Flow vs. Feeling Trapped ✨ 01:27:30 - Shifting the Narrative: Turning Threats into Puzzles 👋 01:30:30 - Wrapping Up: Last Live Show Ever? & Final Thoughts Disclaimer: The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Should We Care More About Beauty? & Humanity's Greatest Weakness Vs AI

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Let's dive into episode 237! Are Trump's tariffs a genius masterstroke or economic chaos? 🤔 We're unpacking the wild ride for markets (especially #Bitcoin! 📈), #crypto's shifting narrative, and whether "Trump coin" actually has... fundamentals?! 😂 (Spoiler: Dinner with Trump for the top holders? Yes, the market reacted 🤯).We're also tackling the future of #AI and the eternal question: form vs. function. It's your weekly dose of unfiltered commentary on finance, tech, culture, and politics – served with our signature edge and a little chaos. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Welcome to Ep. 237 🕯️ 02:10 - The Candle Debate & Energy Clearing Rituals (Palo Santo, Copal, and S-Fan discussion) 🍸 06:00 - What Are We Drinking? Old Fashioned & Bar Memories ("Messing up neat is the only way.") 📉 14:30 - Market Madness: Tariffs, Trump Tweets & Crypto Surge 🧠 18:30 - Crypto & Trump: Was It Really a Net Positive? ("Bitcoin and crypto are two different things... no, they’re the same.") 💬 21:45 - Bitcoin’s Path: Risk Asset or Digital Gold? ("Is this time different or not?") 🤝 25:30 - Liquidity, Leverage & The Future of Markets—Bitcoin Included 🚀 29:30 - Crypto Focus: Bitcoin & Fartcoin Dominance ("80% of my trading activity now is Bitcoin and Fartcoin.") 🚧 32:30 - Crypto Innovation & Regulation: The Promise vs. Reality 💰 39:30 - Trump Coin Madness: Fundamentals in Meme Coins ("Price of Trump coin +65% today. Absolute moon mission.") ⚔️ 44:30 - Crypto’s Reputation, Crime & The ‘No Such Thing As Bad Press’ Theory 🧩 46:00 - Libertarianism, Drugs & Externalities — Challenging Perspectives 🏛️ 53:30 - Voting Rights vs. Personal Freedom Debates 🤖 58:15 - AI: The Threat or the Tool? Coordination, Will & Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Superintelligence 🌐 01:15:30 - Recursive Self-Improvement & The Future Landscape of AI Intelligence 🎨 01:30:30 - Form vs Function: Beauty in Society, Architecture & Technology ("Why don’t we build things beautifully anymore?") 🏡 01:55:30 - Personal Aesthetic Choices & The Role of Environment in Well-Being 🛋️ 02:00:00 - Closing Thoughts & Community Sign-Off ("Please like, subscribe, share the episode with a friend.") Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Will America Survive the Trump Administration?

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Stuck questioning EVERYTHING after that last DMV visit? Us too. This episode, we dive deep into the bureaucratic vortex AND the bigger chaos swirling around us. From heated debates on whether baseball is dying vs. MLS rising , why the NBA kinda sucks now , and the surprising argument that insane talent might actually be a curse (🤯 ft. Kobe, MJ, Messi talk), we cover the field. Then, we unpack Eric's new dad journey vibes , the value (and psychology) of sports, and the eternal battle of innate genius vs. relentless grind. PLUS: We dissect the massive implications of Trump's China tariffs – is it a masterstroke from the "Art of the Deal" playbook or economic suicide? 🇺🇸🇨🇳💸 We explore the potential fallout, the "two Americas" vibe, and even touch on Alex Jones, free speech erosion, and the underlying culture/holy war. 🙏🤔 It's your essential dose of navigating sports, life pivots, economic shockwaves, and cultural fault lines, served unfiltered.Grab a drink (maybe a ZBiotics first 😉) and settle in. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Tech Issues & The "Techno Princes" Downgrade? 🇨🇳 01:00 - Nick's in China / Tariff Talk Tease ⚾ 02:00 - Are the Padres Really the Best Team in Baseball? ⚽ 02:30 - MLS vs. MLB: The Future of American Sports? 💥 06:00 - WTF is a Torpedo Bat? (Yankees' Secret Weapon?) 📈 09:30 - Why American Football Might Be the Worst Sport 🥊 10:15 - UFC vs. NFL: Which is More Brutal (and Why It Matters)? 🥒 12:25 - Pickleball Paradox: Everyone Plays, Nobody Watches? 🏀 15:25 - Is the NBA Broken? (No Defense Era Critique) 🐐 17:10 - MJ vs. Steph: Could Jordan Have Been the GOAT 3-Point Shooter? 👶 20:40 - Papa Eric Update: Navigating New Fatherhood Feels 🥋 22:00 - Picking Kid Sports: Tennis vs. Jiu-Jitsu Smackdown! 🏆 25:40 - The Real Value of Youth Sports (Discipline, Competition, Practice) 🧠 27:15 - Team Guy vs. Solo Guy / Ball Guy vs. Board Guy Psychology 💪 31:00 - Kobe & Brady: The Obsessive Grind of Greatness ("Love" vs. Commitment) 🧬 35:30 - Nature vs. Nurture: Genius (Messi/Mozart) or Grit? 🎾 42:30 - The Burden of Talent: Can Being Too Gifted Kill Your Career? 🚗 50:30 - Into the DMV Abyss: A Shared American Trauma 🤬 56:50 - Bureaucracy Rant Chain: Global Entry, Health Insurance Nightmares 🐾 58:20 - Pet Insurance: Surprisingly...Good? (Healthy Paws Wins)✈️ 01:06:20 - Southwest vs. Frontier: Airline Hierarchy & Seating Chaos 📺 01:09:20 - White Lotus Season 3 Hot Takes (Parker Posey!) 🇺🇸 01:13:15 - Trump, Tariffs & The Two Americas Theory📉 01:24:40 - Economic Fallout: Is a Market Crash Warranted? Lost Decade Ahead? 🔄 01:26:30 - Weak Men / Hard Times: Are We Too Soft for What's Coming? 🤔 01:32:30 - Alex Jones on Tucker: Conspiracy, Free Speech & A Darker Agenda? 🙏 01:44:20 - Culture War as Holy War? God vs. Devil Framing ❓ 01:46:30 - Objective Morality Without Religion? The Big Questions 👋 01:52:20 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Which Extinct Animal Would You Bring Back + Steal This Business Idea

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Still reeling from the tariff whiplash and market madness? Us too. The radically moderate crew jumps back into the fray, dissecting the fallout, Shopify's bold (and maybe job-killing) AI mandate, and the wild reality of de-extinction – seriously, dire wolves are back?! We also get real about the profound life shift of new fatherhood, debate killer (or maybe crazy?) golf simulator business ideas, and question if robot waiters are the future. It's your weekly dose of navigating finance, tech disruption, and life's big pivots, served chill. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Banter, Mic Checks, and Welcoming Papa Eric Back ("Severed Man"?) 🍻 02:30 - What's Everyone Drinking? ZBiotics Sponsor Read ("Don't raw dog your alcohol") 📈 05:15 - Market Mayhem: Tariffs, Trump Tweets, and a 12.5% Nasdaq Surge 💬 06:20 - Trump's Rug Pull Tweet: "I have removed all of the tariffs" 📈 07:04 - Bitcoin Resilience & ETH Options Launch 🤔 08:25 - Was It All Just a "Negotiation Tactic"? 😟 10:00 - Business Uncertainty: "Are we f*****, are we unf*****?" 🇨🇳 11:15 - China's Perspective: Saving Face and Response Tactics 🚢 11:46 - The Real-World Cost: Container Price Explodes 🥶 13:21 - Business Strategy: Freezing vs. Planning in Volatility📊 14:30 - Market Update: China White Paper, Apple in India, Personal Trades & "Log Off" ⛳ 16:23 - Steal This Business Idea: Golf Simulator Hole-in-One Challenge 🤔 21:37 - Analyzing the Golf Sim Idea: Pricing, Risk, Bar Integration & Food Truck Model? 🚀 27:10 - Scaling the Idea: Franchise vs. Corporate Ownership ("Too Small?") ⛳ 30:15 - The "19th Hole" Concept & Hole-in-One Insurance Niche ✅ 32:45 - Final Verdict on Golf Sim: Viable, Scalable, "State Fair Game" 📓 36:20 - Nick's Bad Ideas Notebook & Rant on Review Sites ("Blackmail") 🐺 38:45 - Bringing Back the Dire Wolf: Real Science or Misleading? 🤔 41:20 - Ethical Questions: Playing God? Unintended Consequences? 🐘 44:05 - Next Up: Woolly Mammoths? Business Idea: Pet "Mini Mammoth" 🙏 45:40 - The "Playing God" Debate: Where is the Line? (Transhumanism vs. Fundamentalism) 🦖 50:30 - Which Extinct Species to Bring Back? (Velociraptor, Dodo, Sasquatch?) 🤖 55:10 - Shopify's AI "Hunger Games": Usage Now Mandatory 🏢 01:00:20 - Applying AI Internally: Customer Service Agents & Justifying Human Hires 😟 01:08:00 - AI Job Disruption: Testing Hires & Labor Displacement ("Are 40 CS jobs gone?") ❓ 01:13:40 - The Future of Labor: Where Does Displaced Talent Go? ("To do what?") 👨‍⚖️ 01:23:30 - Lawyers & Doctors Disrupted? Rise of the Trades? Robotics? 👨‍🍼 01:28:10 - Dad Talk: Eric's First Week - Profound Changes & Shifting Priorities ("Do I even care anymore?") 🤔 01:35:45 - Analyzing the Dad Shift: Reprioritization, Motivation & The Fisherman Analogy ("It goes by so fast") ❤️ 01:42:50 - Deeper Dad Dive: New Fears, Second Child Dynamics, Nature vs. Nurture & The Child's "Soul" 👋 01:50:30 - Wrapping Up: Audience Evolution, Dad Pod?, Next Week (China Trip!) & Sign Off Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

LIBERATION DAY DISASTER, Hypersonic Flight, & Why You Need Responsibility

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Dive into this raw, unscripted conversation as the "Radically Moderate" crew breaks down Trump's sweeping tariff policy and its potential economic fallout with candid financial insider perspective. The hosts tackle everything from China's strategic positioning to the psychological impacts of today's political climate, while offering both biting humor and nuanced takes on masculinity, Gen Z's anti-smartphone movement, and the return of supersonic travel. Between sips of old-fashioneds and colorful anecdotes about pickleball ("dinking"), they deliver practical wisdom on navigating market volatility alongside thought-provoking discussions about what truly drives men's sense of purpose. Perfect for young professionals looking to understand how Washington's decisions affect their wallets without the partisan spin flooding your feed. Timestamps: 🎤 0:00 - Introduction and "Happy Liberation Day" Jokes 🍹 2:14 - Drinks and Pre-Pod Celebration 🔄 6:49 - Market Reaction to Trump's Tariff Announcement 🌎 9:29 - Game Theory of International Tariff Response 📊 13:33 - Tariff Numbers and Trump's "Reciprocal" Chart Critique 💼 18:26 - Business Impact and Planning for Potential Recession 📉 21:28 - Trade Deficit Discussion and Warren Buffett's Views ✈️ 29:13 - Bitcoin Performance Amid Market Volatility 🤔 33:22 - Feeling "Rug Pulled" by the New Administration's Policies 🧐 35:22 - Trump's Execution and Political Strategy Analysis🌐 42:03 - Foreign Policy and Social Media Controversy 🏃 45:37 - Democratic Party Criticism and Policy Alternative Discussion ✈️ 49:20 - Supersonic Flight: The Return of High-Speed Air Travel 🚉 56:35 - California's Failed High-Speed Rail and Government Inefficiency 📚 59:43 - Thomas Sowell and "Wealth, Poverty, and Politics" Discussion 🌡️ 1:01:38 - California's "Abundance Problem" and Government Waste 📱 1:07:07 - The Luddite Club: Gen Z Movement Against Smartphones 🤔 1:13:35 - Millennial Generation Critique: "The Prima Donna Generation" 💪 1:18:41 - Masculinity Definition: Delivering on Responsibilities 🥛 1:35:18 - The Colostrum Supplement Trend and Final Thoughts Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives aren't responsible for any decisions made based on the content of this podcast. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

America Eats Now, Pays Later — China’s Eating the Future

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Dive into this raw, unfiltered conversation where the "Radically Moderate" crew tackles everything from AI's rapid evolution to China's strategic tech positioning and America's industrial future. While the hosts sip old-fashioneds and discuss their Tesla experiences, they deliver sharp insights on how DeepSeek could challenge Western AI dominance, why reindustrialization is more complex than political rhetoric suggests, and whether DoorDash's new payment plans signal economic trouble ahead. This episode perfectly balances financial analysis on Bitcoin plays by GameStop with grounded perspectives on work-life optimization and modern masculinity, all delivered with the laid-back authenticity that makes complex topics accessible without dumbing them down. Timestamps: 🎙️ 0:00 - Introduction and AI Image Generation Discussion 🖼️ 3:59 - Using AI in Advertising: Automating Creative Processes 🤖 7:59 - The Future of Social Media: AI Profiles and Engagement 🍹 11:18 - Drink Choices and Sponsor Mention: Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol 🚗 13:13 - GameStop Buying Bitcoin: Treasury Management Strategy 💰 17:26 - Financial Engineering and Meme Companies in TradFi 🍔 18:57 - DoorDash and Klarna Partnership: Buy Now, Pay Later for Food Delivery 💵 21:01 - DoorDash Economics: The $7,500 Annual Premium ⏱️ 26:54 - The Value of Time: Productivity vs. Humanity in Modern Life 🛒 35:40 - The Empty Feeling of Convenience Culture 🏭 46:31 - China's AI Strategy: Open Source Models and Manufacturing Dominance 🔒 54:06 - The App Layer vs. Models: Who Wins in the AI Economy? ⚠️ 56:40 - Security Concerns with Chinese Manufacturing 📊 1:02:55 - Re-Industrialization Debate: Balaji's Warning About Manufacturing Costs 🏛️ 1:23:49 - Judicial Overreach and Executive Power: Constitutional Tensions 🍖 1:36:04 - Men's Health Phases: From Party Life to Full Carnivore Diet 🥩 1:43:24 - The Ultimate Test: Bread at the Steakhouse and Final Thoughts Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives aren't responsible for any decisions made based on the content of this podcast. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Matcha, robot boyfriends and guests I’d never re-invite: Blake in Los Fomos

Blake is the founder and host of Contextpod w. Boys Club, an onchain creator, investor and art historian. Do you think there are any guests she wouldn't re-invite to her show?? 🌶️ Become a producer of the show to support Los Fomos: subscribe on Hypersub: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg⁠⁠⁠ Join Los Fomos on Farcaster: ⁠https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos⁠⁠⁠ and X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/LosFomos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

S11 E9 | Insights on the Future of DeSci w/Tarun Chitra (Gauntlet)

In this episode, we're speaking with Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet, partner at Robot Ventures, and co-host of The Chopping Block, about his thoughts, criticisms, and predictions on the intersection of science, finance, and decentralization.

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!

MINIHASH 009 | Resisting State Capture w/Spencer Graham (Hats)

In this episode, we're bringing back Spencer Graham, co-founder of Hats Protocol, for a minihash episode to revisit the anticapture frame he wrote about three years ago in the context of today's political climate.

S11 E8 | The Evolution of DAOs and AI w/Nick Naraghi (Hats Protocol)

In this episode, we're bringing back Nick Naraghi (nintynick), co-founder and CEO of Hats Protocol, to discuss the evolution of DAOs and AI since his last appearance in October 2022.

"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!

GM Farcaster ep235 Friday April 11, 2025 with @thecreators

GM Farcaster ep235 Friday April 11, 2025 with @thecreators  Thank you to @thecreators for serving as both cohosts and guests today. What a great chat with @jkcharters @rskagy and @s-mok-e about Base Creators Directory and Clankercon. Get all the alpha in this episode!  Thanks to our premier partners Octant – and be sure to check out Octant’s Degens & Dragons minting now! AND if you catch the mint during the live show, look for our sponsorship and mint for free!   From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster features not one but two dogs on the mic—because nothing says Web3 creator culture like inviting a canine co-host to discuss FarCon RSVPs, Base creator lore, and why karaoke brunch is now a lifestyle brand. Between Degen & Dragons card drops, frames rebrand to MiniApps, Brackey golf stonks, and airdrop normie friendly ai mini app tools from Ohara-ai, it’s an episode that proves onchain social is now part convention, part game night, and part group therapy. See our full show notes on YouTube. Copyright 2025 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.  Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:02:20 FarCon nyc news 0:03:39 Octant Degens & Dragons 0:05:10 Farcaster news 0:17:18 The Creators 0:33:54 Based Creators 0:42:20 Clankercon

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/

MINIHASH 008 | The Future of AI, Blockchain, and Financial Systems w/Alexis (Safe)

In this episode, Alexis, Global Partnerships Manager at Safe, joins us to discuss the intersection of AI with financial systems, particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape.

GM Farcaster ep234 Wednesday April 9, 2025 with @dwr Dan Romero Farcaster cofounder

GM Farcaster ep234 Wednesday April 9, 2025 with @dwr Dan Romero Farcaster cofounder  Thank you @dwr.eth Dan Romero for stopping by GM Farcaster to chat about the latest happenings in the Farcaster ecosystem. Always a great to have you on!  Thanks to our premier partners Octant – and be sure to check out Octant’s Degens & Dragons minting now! AND if you catch the mint during the live show, look for our sponsorship and mint for free!   From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster welcomes DWR for a power-packed update from his new call booth (decor TBD), as he walks through Farcaster’s Gen Z-coded Twitter strategy, SnapChain scaling goals, and the eternal struggle of explaining what a mini app actually is without sounding like you’ve lost your mind. Between Crypto: The Game flashbacks, mini app dev wishlists, and a deep dive into Snapchat scaling that somehow ends with Mike Tyson, it’s clear the only thing scaling faster than Farcaster is the meme-to-feature pipeline.  Full show notes available on YouTube. Copyright 2025 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.  Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:01:25 interview with @dwr 0:34:30 Farcaster news 0:42:36 FarCon nyc news 0:21:24 mini apps for CB wallet 0:50:06 Bertwurst.et 0:52:08 Base/FC builders building 0:53:52 Octant Degens & Dragons

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