Ep 197 - Please Explain Hawk Tuah
In this episode of the Alfalfa Podcast, the hosts cover an eclectic mix of intriguing topics. They start by sharing personal habits related to physical and virtual mailboxes and recounting memorable experiences from a trip to Hawaii. They stress the importance of hiring Executive Assistants for enhanced productivity. The discussion takes a serious turn as they debate U.S. immigration policies, border security, and the political landscape ahead of the presidential debates, touching upon the Trump administration's tax cuts and public opinions on tax policies. Shifting gears, they examine the rising energy demands of AI data centers, exploring investment opportunities in nuclear power and semiconductors. The episode rounds off with an analysis of a viral social media phenomenon, blending technology insights with cultural commentary.
Alex Masmej Talks $DEGEN: Fueling Drakula's Growth and the Onchain Creator Economy
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Alex Masmej, the brain behind Drakula and a key player in the farcaster ecosystem. From his early days of conceptualizing Showtime as the 'Instagram of NFTs' to pioneering Drakula, Alex's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Drakula, now making waves as the 'TikTok of Web3', has seen an explosive start with over $30M in transactions in just two weeks, introducing a new and engaging way for fans to support video creators. Alex returns to the podcast to share the lessons learned from pivoting Showtime to creating Drakula, highlighting the strategic moves, go-to-market strategy, and the decision to adopt $DEGEN as the native currency of the app. I hope you enjoy our conversation and our genesis episode on Pods!