The Great Tortoise Stampede: GM Farcaster ep299
The Great Tortoise Stampede: GM Farcaster ep299 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 TLDR: 🐢 Turtle swap race takes over feeds 🧢 Hosts reminisce about NFT NYC origins💰 Farcaster launches 10% USDC deposit bonus 💬 New swap comment feature sparks jokes about “poor traders” 🕵️♂️ Community debatespublic wallet tabs and privacy From our ChatGPT Intern: The episode starts with a pajama-to-live-stream sprint, some hat-based branding strategy, and a nostalgic detour to NFT NYC 2022, before rapidly devolving into a mix of deposit bonuses, turtle races, and people trying to mint their way into free prizes. Meanwhile, Farcaster drops new wallet features, Horsefacts turns swap comments into a tortoise stampede, and the crew debates whether public wallet tabs would spark transparency… or mass poverty reveals. Full Show Notes and Links 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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:07:48 New: deposit bonus0:11:52 swap comments0:19:25 FC & Builder News
Binance Meme Rush & Bankr’s Double Ban Bonanza: GM Farcaster ep297
Binance Meme Rush & Bankr’s Double Ban Bonanza: GM Farcaster ep297 Friday, October 10, 2025 TLDR: NYC live show plans drop + Base app notifications go cross-platform 🤳BSC support ships in 24 hours ✋ DWR channels CZ with a perfect “4” and Warplet cameo for peak crypto meme energy 🌀 Bankr gets booted off Telegram and X back-to-back, sparking conspiracy chatter 🕵️Decentralized social proves why it matters… again. From our ChatGPT Intern: The episode opened with NYC live show excitement and Base app upgrades, then rocketed into BSC’s overnight launch, while DWR’s CZ “4” moment with Warplet stole the meme spotlight. Meanwhile, Bankr’s dramatic double ban from Telegram and X had everyone donning their tinfoil hats and shouting “decentralize it!” Full Show Notes and Links 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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:07:16 FC News0:07:57 BSC added0:16:28 more FC News0:19:13 Bankr 0:23:40 even more FC News0:38:26 Builders Building0:45:01 fun on the timeline
Red Dot Anxiety Meets Farcaster Token Fever: GM Farcaster ep296
Red Dot Anxiety Meets Farcaster Token Fever: GM Farcaster ep296 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 TLDR: 👕 Matchy vintage GMFC outfits set the tone for a light-but-spicy morning 🏆 Leaderboard shake-ups crowned Chase’s climb 🪙 Farcaster Pro slashed swap fees while trade ideas + token talk stirred debate 🧠 Adrienne togglednotifications to protect her sanity 🔔 The crew revisitedthe classic devs vs. users DAU growth tension with wit and nostalgia 💜 From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s episode of GM Farcaster started with matching vintage shirts and virtual backgrounds, then dove into leaderboard drama, wallet fee nerdery, and a heated debate over whether “Farcaster Token” should exist or just be a haunting echo in Chase’shead. In between spicy notifications, new branding hues, and the eternal “devs vs. users” growth debate, Adrienne fully embraced her Gen X crypto-soccer-mom persona while protecting her sanity from red dots. Full Show Notes and Links 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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:04:38 FC News0:28:08 the spice0:47:10 more FC News0:51:54 Builders Building1:06:13 Base news1:13:14 fun on the timeline
"Ethereum is Power to the People" with Jason Chaskin from the Ethereum Foundation | ZEROPOD S3 E1
Jason Chaskin is the newly minted head of app relations at the Ethereum Foundation, and he joins ZEROPOD as our first guest of season 3!In this conversation, host Toady Hawk chats with Jason about his journey from the halls of high finance to the trenches of ETH hackathons, his new EF role helping apps survive and thrive, and why he believes that Ethereum is uniquely positioned to bring power back to the people. If you enjoy this episode, you can collect an onchain version right here and support our ongoing work. --- Timestamps: 00:00 Why Ethereum? Open networks vs Big Tech servers 02:00 Introducing Jason + his background 02:44 Growing up in Connecticut, sports & early life 03:29 College years at Illinois, studying finance 07:00 First exposure to crypto during the ICO era 08:54 Corporate banking and investment banking disillusionment 11:30 Discovering crypto podcasts & influences 13:01 COVID money-printing → aha moment for Bitcoin & Ethereum 14:13 Entering NFTs and first onchain experiences 15:05 Learning to code + ETH Global hackathons 16:33 How Jason taught himself (CS50, Patrick Collins course) 17:22 Pivot point: job applications & rejection at Privy 18:18 Blogging, Farcaster channels, and breaking into EF 21:59 Landing a role with the Ethereum Foundation 22:42 Announcing his new role: Apps Relations & Research 24:59 What the new EF focus means for apps & use cases 27:03 Why stablecoins on Tron succeeded & lessons for ETH 30:03 Should Ethereum fight for stablecoin market share? 32:11 The bull case for apps on Ethereum 34:43 Vitalik’s vision, decentralization, and values 39:23 Are stablecoins bullish or bearish for Ethereum? 40:29 Favorite Vitalik blog posts + public goods funding 46:01 Why Ethereum is a counterbalance to centralization 49:41 Competition with Solana & L1 debates 53:10 Are L2s parasitic to Ethereum? 57:12 EF’s L1 vs L2 scaling roadmap explained 59:59 What new blockspace should be used for (apps, experiments) 1:01:21 Bull case for Farcaster & community building 1:03:50 Thoughts on Nouns DAO and funding public goods 1:09:37 Ethereum’s biggest challenges ahead 1:12:49 EF restructuring and adapting to regulation 1:16:28 Why EF is leaning into ecosystem support & comms 1:18:54 Reflections on FTX, regulation, and industry reputation 1:19:41 Looking ahead to 2025: apps, stablecoins, institutions 1:21:49 Lightning Round Q&A (food, music, hobbies, books, travel, inspirations) 1:28:06 Closing thoughts --- Podcast produced, edited and hosted by Toady Hawk. Zero Rights Reserved and Open Source (Just like Ethereum)Cover art commissioned from the talented @0xAprilia Funding provided by The Yellow Collective on Base, an onchain culture club for curious creators and artists. Find out more at yellowcollective.xyz.
The Future of Health: Modern Science Meets Ancient Wisdom with Luke Coutinho
In this conversation, I sit down with Luke Coutinho, a global leader in Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, to explore how preventive healthcare is reshaping the future of wellbeing. As technology and science evolve, we’re uncovering deeper insights into the human body — and with it, new revolutions in health tech and treatment approaches. Luke shares how integrative medicine blends the best of modern science with nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and holistic practices to not just treat illness, but address its root causes and prevent disease before it starts. ✨ Topics we cover: What integrative medicine really means Why prevention is the future of healthcare The role of lifestyle and nutrition in healing How health tech is changing the way we treat disease Practical steps for building resilience and wellbeing If you’re curious about the future of health, or looking for actionable tools to live better today, this episode will inspire and empower you.
AI, Movies, and Marketing Insights: A Conversation with Matt Hixson
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Hixson, founder of Telegance and veteran of enterprise software, to explore the rise of AI and its ripple effects across industries. With over 17 years leading initiatives in social media and analytics—including a decade working closely with YouTube and Google—Matt brings a unique perspective on how data is shaping the future. We dive into: 🎬 How AI is transforming movies and storytelling 🎨 What it means for creativity and creator tooling 💼 The impact on jobs, disruption, and new opportunities 📊 Why social data is a marketing goldmine for businesses Matt’s journey from CPA to entrepreneur and AI thinker makes for a fascinating conversation about technology, culture, and the future of work. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of tech, creativity, and culture.
The Sprint of Transformation: Why the Future is More Human Than You Think
Between 1837 and 1903, humanity invented the lightbulb, telephone, automobile, and airplane—all within a single human lifespan. Today, we're experiencing that same scale of transformation, except we're not walking through it. We're sprinting. In this special episode of The Good News Is..., Rachel explores the three revolutionary shifts happening right beneath our noses: how we heal, how we connect, and how we create. While headlines focus on AI replacing jobs and technology destroying humanity, we want to show you the signal through the noise—the remarkable ways technology is making life more human, not less. What You'll Discover: How brain-computer interfaces and AI are democratizing healthcare access globally. Why we're witnessing the birth of a new internet where you own your data and digital identity. How the creative renaissance isn't replacing human artistry—it's amplifying it The surprising pendulum swing toward ancient wisdom happening alongside digital acceleration. Why the stories we tell about technology will determine the future we create This isn't naive optimism. It's necessary hope backed by real examples of technology serving human flourishing.
Proof of BASED with Garrett Skrovina, founder of $BASED | ZEROPOD S2E17
Garrett Skrovina has worn a lot of hat, from Roc Nation exec to CoinDesk strategist, and now Head of Crypto at Laser, the engineering studio behind some of Base’s biggest drops and projects. In this episode of ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk delves into Garrett's story and learns all about the memecoin he launched last year called $BASED — a fair-launch experiment with a special history and an exciting future. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode of ZEROPOD was sponsored by The Yellow Collective, a culture club for artists and creatives on Base. Learn more at yellowcollective.xyz.
GM Farcaster ep264 Wednesday July 9, 2025 with @tike from Noice
GM Farcaster ep264 Wednesday July 9, 2025 with @tike from Noice From our ChatGPT Intern: Technical glitches couldn’t stop Prof and Adrienne from streaming live in their “New England B&B chic” backgrounds to cover everything from leaderboard dog drama (shoutout Everyday Bailey!) to vertical video anxiety and programmable social chaos. The highlight? TK from Noice joined to chat about their recent airdrop while Adrienne admitted she'd rather write scripts tounfollow 2,311 people than figure out how to post a 30 second clip of her own face. Full Show Notes and Links 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 0:04:18 rewards0:06:44 FC news0:26:13 @tike from Noice
Episode 16 – Inside Farcaster: Why Culture Comes First with Dan Romero
In this conversation, Coach Coale and Dan Romero discuss leadership, management, and the importance of culture in organizations. Dan shares his journey from a small town in Massachusetts to becoming a founder at Farcaster and his experiences at Coinbase. They explore the challenges of managing teams, the significance of hiring practices, and the necessity of maintaining a strong company culture. Dan emphasizes the importance of communication, decision-making, and the cultural immune system in fostering a productive work environment. The discussion also touches on the pay-it-forward mentality prevalent in Silicon Valley and how it shapes the startup ecosystem.
The Future of Music: Bars & Blockchain with Latasha
Latashá is more than an artist — she’s a movement. In this episode, we sit down with the polymathic creator to explore how emerging tech is transforming music, art, and fan connection. From blockchain to community ownership, Latashá is rewriting the rules of creative independence. 🎤 We talk: Her journey from hip hop to immersive art How she’s using Web3 tools to empower herself and her audience What “sovereignty in sound” really means The future of music in a decentralized world If you care about the intersection of music, tech, and liberation, this one’s for you.
GM Farcaster ep261 Wednesday June 25, 2025 presented by Octant
GM Farcaster ep261 Wednesday June 25, 2025 presented by Octant Thank you Octant for supporting GM Farcaster for the past three months! We love having you as a premier partner! From our ChatGPT Intern: The show opens with a spy-sized Stanley cup and a confession that Prof’s TikTok is basically BravoCon in algorithm form, but things get serious(ish)with leaderboard drama, spam label policing, and a call for non-crypto content that doesn’t rot your brain, while reminding us all that “unregrettable minutes” spent on an app should be the goal—not a two-hour doomscroll throughUtah mom drama. AND the Los Fomos crew join to talk about building community with vibes, glitter, and memes—proof that Farcaster can have high-quality culture and a good party. Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube Thanks to Pauline and Tako from Los Fomos for stopping by! Learn more about their crowdfund raising now: https://farcaster.xyz/pauline-unik/0xebda92f4 THANKS TO OUR PREMIER PARTNER OCTANT: @octant: https://warpcast.com/octant /octant: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/octant Octant site: https://octant.app/home 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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:04:44 FC news0:19:05 Octant0:20:50 Uniswap House/Permissionless0:25:36 leaderboard/more FC news0:34:25 Los Fomos0:51:08 lightning round
Proof of Legacy: Why Bitcoin might be art’s most profound frontier with Danny Yang
In this episode, we sit down with Danny Yang, founder of Onchain Monkey, to explore why more artists are turning to Bitcoin as a canvas. We dive into the rise of Bitcoin-based art, the unique qualities that make Bitcoin appealing to creators, and how permanence and provenance are all part of the story. From Ordinals to onchain evolution — if you’re curious about where art is headed, this one’s for you. 🔗 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments. #Bitcoin #OnchainArt #OnchainMonkey #Ordinals #CryptoArt #DigitalArt #ProofOfArt
Mini Apps Are the New App Store | NAC Ep. 21
Coop turns 30, markets melt, and Farcaster mini apps take center stage. This episode dives into the future of crypto distribution and why devs are skipping Apple and shipping onchain instead. Timestamps: - [09:33] Paperview joins Base Incubator → Lucas preps for demo day - [11:52] Farcaster mini app growth → what’s working, what’s broken - [16:07] Coop Records goes mobile → iOS vs Farcaster tradeoffs - [23:00] Louder token revival → buybacks, quests, and real utility - [35:03] Daniel Allan’s rise → content discipline + fanbase building - [44:25] Pump.fun + Circle IPO → market cycles and raising money - [52:09] Building for real users in a post-meme coin market
Walk & Talk? How about a Walk & Clank with Clank Dot Fun (MUST CLANK BONUS CLIP)
Join JackWyldes from Zero Rights Media and the Must Clank Show as he experiments with a bold new paradigm -- the Walk and Clank, and shows you how to use the new Clank.fun V2. Clank.Fun is the ultimate token launchpad and trading terminal on Base. The updated platform has everything from instant token launches via Telegram to fully customizable token pages, social-driven discovery, and powerful on-chain trading tools. Whether you’re a creator launching your first memecoin or a trader hunting for alpha, Clank.fun gives you the tools to build, grow, and trade smarter.
Coinbase Wallet’s Bold Bet on Creators: A Sneak Peek at the Future of Onchain Media
In this lightning talk from the Onchain Creator House, Aneri Amin, a Product Manager at Coinbase Wallet, dives into the groundbreaking features of the new Coinbase Wallet, designed specifically for creators. After years of frustration in the Web2 world, Aneri shares how Coinbase Wallet is transforming the creator experience with powerful new tools that include: - A social feed powered by Farcaster for seamless content sharing and community engagement across apps - Mini-apps that elevate content creation beyond text, images, and videos, and into interactive experiences - Messaging groups that give creators direct access to their followers - A completely revamped wallet for managing crypto, discovering new trades, and more Join Aneri as she takes you through this exciting new chapter in the creator economy. This is just the beginning—get a first-hand look at the beta release and be part of shaping the future of onchain media!
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
Metaverse, Digital Land & the Future of Ownership | Sébastien Borget (Sandbox)
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 1 of The Good News Is… We’re kicking off the season with a visionary guest: Sébastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox, and President of the Blockchain Game Alliance. In this episode, host Rachel Wilkins explores how digital ownership, virtual spaces, and decentralized economies are transforming the way we create, connect, and build. 🔥 What You'll Learn: The future of the metaverse and digital land ownership How The Sandbox empowers creators and communities Why decentralized identity and ownership matter What’s next for Web3 culture and commerce 👤 About Sébastien Borget: Sébastien is a pioneer in the Web3 space and a driving force behind The Sandbox—a decentralized metaverse platform where users can create, own, and monetize virtual experiences. He also leads the Blockchain Game Alliance, advocating for the adoption of blockchain in the gaming industry. 🔗 Learn more about The Sandbox: https://www.sandbox.game/ 🐦 Follow Sébastien on Twitter: / borgetsebastien ✨ Follow The Good News Is… 🌐 Website: https://goodnewsstudio.io 🐦 Rachel on Twitter: / rachelwilkinsb 📸 Instagram: / goodnewsstudios This is The Good News Is…the future, told by the optimists building it.
GM Farcaster ep231 Monday March 31, 2025 with @amelie /alexandria
GM Farcaster ep231 Monday March 31, 2025 with @amelie /alexandria Thank you @amelie for popping by today to chat onchain books and /alexandria. We’re excited to see you at FarCon and be a part of the /alexandria side event! And thanks as to our sponsors Lil Nouns! Visit LilNouns.wtf to snap up your own Lil Noun and join the DAO! Learn more in /lilnounsdao channel on Warpcast. From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster kicks off with a dramatic recap of Lil Poker’s championship, where @peterpandam went full esports on everyone and knocked out two players at once. The crew dives into @bracky and March Madness, @balajis’ hiring, and @dwr’s 17-point mega-update—featuring SnapChain hype, a Coinbase wallet tidal wave, and a growing anxiety that our cozy corner of the internet is about to get absolutely obliterated by scale (but we’re excited too – it’s all the feels). 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 0:02:04 lil poker/lil nouns 0:05:09 bracky/bracket updates 0:11:59 17 points from dwr 0:21:15 other Farcaster news 0:38:26 @amelie /alexandria
"The Hat Stays On" with $DEGEN Founder Jacek Trocinski | ZEROPOD S2 E12
Earlier this month, Jacek Trocinski threw a huge party in Poland to mark the first anniversary of the $DEGEN project on Base, and degens from all over the world flew in to celebrate. On this episode of ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk sits down with Jacek to learn a little bit about his own personal story, as well as the many twists and turns along the road of degen’s first year, and what lies ahead for the "official unofficial" community token of the Farcaster network. Grab a hot drink and your favorite cap, because the hat stays on for this one!