Inside Coinbase Ventures w/ Hoolie: How They’re Betting Big on Base, Builders & Onchain Innovation

In this special episode, I sit down with Hoolie, Head of Coinbase Ventures, one of the most respected VC firms in crypto. We cover everything from the origin of the Base Ecosystem Fund to how Coinbase Ventures is shaping the future of Web3 through strategic investments. 🧠🚀 From Echo investing to the rise of the Coinbase Mafia, this episode is packed with insights for founders, builders, and anyone curious about what it takes to get backed by one of the biggest players in the space. 🔥 What We Discuss: The story behind Coinbase Ventures and the Base Ecosystem Fund Echo investing & democratizing access to early-stage crypto deals Where CB Ventures is focusing today: stablecoins, crypto x AI, DeFi, and onchain consumer apps How they evaluate a good investment (real examples included) The culture of innovation at Coinbase and the rise of the "Coinbase Mafia" Hoolie’s personal story and journey to leading one of crypto’s top venture firms

MUST CLANK SHOW | Ep. 6 - Checkr, Bankr, and the Future of Social Tokens

In this episode of Musk Clank, Jack Wyldes sits down with Proxy to dive deep into the ever-evolving world of onchain social tokens that make up the clankerverse. They explore:💥 The Checkr dashboard and how it tracks token activity on Farcaster🧠 Why social engagement matters just as much as price🛠 How Bankr and Clanker are reshaping the creator economy📊 The rise of social indexes and what they mean for crypto trading💡 How reply-clanking introduces new ways to support creators, charities, and causes🔥 The role of community, provenance, and transparent incentives in token ecosystemsIf you’re into crypto, Farcaster, or just want to understand where social + financial tools are heading, this episode is packed with insight.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments.🧪 Explore Clankers: Clanker.world 🔗 Try Banker: bankr.botSubscribe for more deep dives, clank banter, and alpha from the onchain frontier.#Clanker #Crypto #Farcaster #OnchainSocial #Web3 #Banker #SocialTokens #MuskClank

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!

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/

Rebuilding Community Infrastructure

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski talks with Willy, founder of Nounspace, a customizable Farcaster client evolving into full-stack infrastructure for token communities, DAOs, and creators. Discover how Nounspace is giving every onchain community its own branded hub—combining social, governance, and token utility in one place. Learn why governance, UX, and community coordination still present massive challenges, and how AI and modular tooling could change everything. If you’re building a Web3 project or running a tokenized community, this episode is packed with insights on how to make your community thrive—onchain and beyond. (00:07) Intro – Willy’s background and Nounspace’s origin (01:36) Why the future of social is customizable and mini-app powered (03:25) From tokens to tooling: giving communities their own space (05:12) Nounspace for newsletters, media brands, and DAOs (06:12) What defines a community in Web3 today? (08:36) White-label Nounspace for any DAO or niche audience (10:42) Web3’s presentation problem—and how to fix it (12:37) Big lessons, pivots, and false starts from building Nounspace (13:13) Prioritizing impact: Token spaces, traction, and roadmap (15:44) Building where user behavior doesn’t exist (yet) (16:50) Removing friction: Email logins, mobile UX, and onboarding (17:31) Nounspace for Web2 communities—Farcaster becomes optional (19:59) What onchain communities could look like in 2025 (22:15) DAOs at scale: How AI could finally make governance work (24:20) Where Nounspace is heading—and why timing is everything Connect with Willy / Nounspace Website: https://www.nounspace.com/ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/willywonka.eth Twitter/X: https://x.com/thenounspace Connect with Kris Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: / thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaborations: 📬 Email: pod@optimism.show DISCLAIMER This episode does not constitute financial advice. DAOs, Web3 tools, and token-based systems carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).

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.

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!

Season 7. Ep. - 4 - Coordination Acceleration W/ Sreeram Kannan (EigenLayer)

✨ Subscribe to the Green Pill Podcast ✨ https://pod.link/1609313639 🟢 Get the GreenPilled Book 🟢 https://greenpill.network/  🟢 NEW!  Greenpill NFTs 🟢 https://pods.media/greenpill Apple Show Link https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1609313639 Spotify Show Link https://open.spotify.com/show/0l6aXWC94dd0RA3tkKfxjd 🟢🟢🟢Show your support 🟢🟢🟢 https://x.com/sreeramkannan  https://www.eigenlayer.xyz/  Twitter: https://x.com/owocki x.com/howtodaobook Get the book here!    Time stamps : 00:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:02:05 Overview of Eigen Layer 00:03:06 Decentralized Trust and Blockchains 00:04:00 Parallels to Eigen Layer 00:05:06 Open Innovation in Ethereum 00:08:07 Autonomous Verifiable Services 00:10:33 Core Processors and AI 00:12:20 Proofs and Geographic Decentralization 00:15:36 Transition to Green Pill Questions 00:16:08 The Role of Trust in Cooperation 00:18:33 Coordination Innovation Model 00:19:49 The Nature of Coordination and Innovation 00:20:53 Non-Zero-Sum Games 00:22:20 Evolutionary Progress in Coordination 00:23:21 Bitcoin as a Coordination System 00:24:09 Humanity's Coordination Engine 00:25:12 The Equation of Coordination 00:26:33 Commitment Enforcement Mechanisms 00:28:36 Historical Context of Self-Enforcing Commitments 00:31:57 Historical Context of Capital Allocation 00:34:00 Capital Allocation and Coordination 00:35:41 Property Rights and Capital 00:37:58 Different Forms of Capital 00:39:57 Coordination Systems and Specialization 00:41:09 Economic Exothermic Structures 00:42:54 Connecting Re-staking and Capital Allocation 00:43:58 Building Pathways to Global Maxima 00:49:26 Decentralized Search Space for Solutions 00:51:42 AI and Crypto Interaction 00:52:50 Coordination and Commitments 00:53:20 Categories of Commitments 00:53:57 AI Agents on Servers 00:55:00 Smart Contracts and AI 00:55:59 Defining AI Life 00:56:54 Characteristics of Living Systems 00:57:54 DAOs and Intelligence 00:58:58 On-Chain AI Contracts 00:59:16 Understanding AI Life and Assembly Theory 01:01:50 Objective Function for Coordination and Innovation 01:02:27 Economy as a Routing Mechanism 01:03:18 Energy Surplus as a System Objective 01:05:46 Descriptive vs. Normative Theories 01:04:31 Survival of Systems and Energy Harvesting 01:10:17 Commitments Between Humans and AI 01:11:20 Asimov's Laws and AI Safety 01:12:18 Symbiosis and Taxation for AI 01:13:31 AI Life as a Self-Sustaining Entity 01:17:36 Objective Function of AI Life 01:19:30 Monoculture vs. Diversity in AI Systems 01:22:04 Divergent Views of Intelligence 01:23:20 Anthropocentric Intelligence Limitations 01:24:05 Energy Surplus and AI Life 01:24:20 Market vs. Natural Selection 01:24:36 Impact of Sovereignty on AI Entities 01:25:21 Energy as a Limiting Factor 01:26:36 Digital vs. Physical Constraints 01:26:46 Death in Digital vs. Natural Systems 01:30:19 Summarizing Key Points 01:31:21 AI Life and Commitments 01:32:38 Limitations of Current Crypto Systems 01:36:42 Minority Token Holder Protection 01:38:45 Expanding Adjudication on Chain 01:39:37 Building with Credible Commitments 01:41:51 Design Space for On-Chain Capital Allocation 01:42:38 Future of Coordination 01:44:17 The Value of Education Funding 01:45:21 Healthcare Payment Models 01:46:17 Credible Commitments in Life 01:46:56 Keystone Species in Crypto 01:47:28 Launching Eigen Layer 01:49:34 Perpetual Credible Commitments 01:50:37 Chaos and Order in Systems 01:51:51 Third Attractor Concept 01:54:06 Decentralized Coordination Movement 01:55:02 Outro   SOCIALS: 🐦 Twitter - Greenpill Network Twitter  🎵 TikTok - Greenpill Network TikTok 💼 LinkedIn - Greenpill Network Linkedin 🎧 Discord - Greenpill Network Discord  📞Telegram - Greenpill Telegram ----- Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Disclosure: From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Greenpill team writers hold crypto assets.

December 25th: Canada State, USD EUR, Egypt

Today is December 25, 2024, and this is all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Will Canada join the US as 51st state before July? 2. USD worth more than Euro before 2025? 3. Sisi out as President of Egypt by March 31? Merry Christmas!

December 26, 2024: Steam Awards, Elon and OpenAI, Syria

Today is December 26, 2024, and this is all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Steam Awards Game of the Year 2. Will Elon Musk Settle with OpenAI before 2025? 3. Who will recognize the Syrian government by March 31? These markets are all live and ongoing. Head to polymarket.com for updates.

Higher Together with FFFFLOOD

A conversation on design inspiration and going higher together.

Higher Together with KNOW

A conversation on going higher with meditation.

December 23, 2024: MicroStrategy, Germany, Turkey

Today is December 23, 2024, and this is all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Will MicroStrategy purchase more Bitcoin in 2024? 2. Next Chancellor of Germany? 3. Will Turkey leave NATO by June 30th? All of these stories are live and ongoing. Head to polymarket.com for live updates.

Role Call Ep 5: Developmental Processes in Decentralized Communities w/Dan Hunt

Role Call is a 6-part miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehash and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our fifth episode of Role Call, co-hosts Diana Chen, Nick Naraghi, and David Ehrlichman speak with Dan Hunt about the importance of decentralization, the role of community and organizing in building effective DAOs, and the integration of AI agents to simplify and enhance organizational processes. We talk about our experiences with developing trust and managing power in decentralized organizations, as well as the intricacies of scaling DAOs, including an emphasis on the essential role of human-centric practices like meditation and mindfulness in navigating some of these complexities. Finally, we briefly touch on the evolving role of AI in the decentralization space and the potential for groundbreaking advancements in organizational coordination.

December 24, 2024: Hyperliquid, SBF, Chess

Today is December 24, 2024, and here's all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Hyperliquid exploit before February? 2. Will Biden pardon SBF? 3. FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship These markets are all live and active. Head to polymarket.com to stay updated.

2024 Recap | Smac & Jmo

In this episode we are joined once again by friends of the pod, Smac - partner @ Compound VC and Jon Moore - advisor @ TCG Crypto. We dive into the crazy year of 2024, recapping the highest highs and lowest lows, before making predictions for 2025.

YIELD TALKS: Arcadia’s One-Click Strategies with Triple-Digit Yields on Base

Thomas is the CoFounder of Arcadia Finance. In this episode of Yield Talks, we dive into Arcadia Finance and its one-click strategies for leveraged liquidity positions, automated vault strategies, and lending on Base. Join us as we explore how Arcadia's innovative leveraged LPs, directional strategies, and new upcoming features are offering users next-gen DeFi yield optimization. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge 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 📈 ⁠iYIELD⁠ | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED 🧪 ⁠MANTLE⁠ | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH 🐡 ⁠PUFFER UNIFI⁠ | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS 🌔 ⁠MOONWELL⁠ | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Why build Arcadia Finance? 5:42 - Why launch Arcadia on Base? 7:55 - Sponsor mid-roll 10:50 - How leveraged liquidity positions work 14:42 - Risks of leveraged LPs 16:17 - Which leveraged LPs have performed best? 18:04 - How Arcadia Strategies work 20:51 - Arcadia bullish and bearish directional strategies 22:32 - Lending yields on Arcadia 25:22 - Mantle mid-roll 26:03 - How will Arcadia grow liquidity 28:40 - Arcadia points program + future token 31:57 - New features coming to Arcadia 33:58 - The effect of a market pullback on Arcadia users 35:45 - Closing + new strategies coming ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Arcadia Finance Website: https://arcadia.finance/ ► Arcadia on X/Twitter: https://x.com/arcadiafi ► Thomas on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ThmsSmts ------ 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. 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.

MegaETH Raises $10 Million

MegaETH raises $10 million in a crowdfunding sale. BiT Global sues Coinbase over delisting WBTC. And OpenSea registers the OpenSea Foundation. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/609

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December 12, 2024: MSTR, NJ Drones, South Korean Impeachment Vote

Today is December 12, 2024, and here's all the news that's fit to predict: 1. $MSTR added to Nasdaq 100? 2. New Jersey mystery drones from foreign country? 3. # of votes for impeachment in South Korea? All of these stories are ongoing and subject to rapid change. Follow along at polymarket.com for live odds.

Building Your Professional Network

Jack is the co-founder of Icebreaker.xyz, a Web3 professional network that connects exceptional individuals and enables trust, collaboration, and interoperability across multiple platforms. (00:39) Vision and goals of Icebreaker (01:49) Why focus on the Farcaster audience (03:59) The concept of a decentralized professional profile and identity verification (08:18) The hyper network: Unifying and connecting multiple platforms seamlessly (14:22) The journey of Icebreaker: From ZK advertising to building a hyper network (24:25) Balancing future vision with present-day needs in product development (25:25) Current priorities for Icebreaker: Hyper network, search functionality, and trust routes (28:31) Top use cases of Icebreaker: Verification, search, and community engagement (31:12) Lessons from building Icebreaker: Team, perseverance, and navigating startup challenges Connect with Jack: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/j4ck.eth Icebreaker: https://icbk.me/j4ck.eth Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: / thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: pod@optimism.show

December 13, 2024: IDF in Gaza, JFK Files, Astro Bot

Today is December 13, 2024, and here is all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Will Hamas allow IDF to remain in Gaza? 2. Trump declassifies JFK files? 3. Game of the Year 2024 - Announced. Plus, updates on the stories we covered this week, including Mangione's Manifesto, Fed December Rate Cuts, and more. These stories are actively unfolding. To stay up to date, head to Polymarket.com.

Under the First Crypto President, What Will Regulation of the Industry Look Like?

With Paul Atkins as the incoming SEC Chair, David Sacks as the AI & Crypto Czar, and potential CFTC leadership changes, the Trump administration is signaling a major shift for crypto, AI, and financial regulation. Guests Mike Selig and Jake Chervinsky break down what this means for token launches, enforcement actions, inter-agency collaboration, and the fate of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Could this mark the end of the U.S.’s regulatory hostility toward innovation?

Role Call Ep 3: The Biggest Governance Mistakes DAOs Make w/Justine Humenansky (Optimism)

Role Call is a 6-part miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehash and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our third episode of Role Call, we're joined once again by special guest host, Amy Jung (Eigen Foundation), to talk to Justine (Head of Governance at Optimism Foundation) about the concept of progressive decentralization and the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning responsibilities to a DAO.

December 10, 2024: Mangione Manifesto, Georgescu Ban, HTS Terror List

Today is December 10, 2024. This is all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Luigi Mangione manifesto released by Friday? 2. Georgescu banned from Romanian election? 3. Will the US remove HTS from terror list before March? These stories are ongoing. For live updates, head to Polymarket.com.