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

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

Ep 219 - Alt Coin Supercycle?! (real) How High Can $XRP Go? Is $MSTR a Scam!?

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 (0:00) Intro (01:10) Celebrating the Bull Market Alt Season (01:40) Discord Community Success Stories (02:04) Promoting the Gem Hunters Channel (04:45) Thanking Our Sponsor: Z Biotics (05:53) Napa Valley Wine Adventures (10:06) Market Trends and Predictions (12:32) The Rise of AI and Utility Tokens (13:46) The Solana vs. Ethereum Debate (21:42) Ripple and the Normie Coin Phenomenon (27:17) Coinbase and Centralized Exchanges (28:17) Conviction and Investment Strategies (45:59) The AI Revolution in Crypto (46:57) Virtual: The New L1 Contender? (47:51) Understanding AI Agents (50:32) The Utility of Virtual's AI Agents (53:46) The Future of AI and Crypto (01:08:56) MicroStrategy and Bitcoin: A Deep Dive (01:13:43) The Financial Engineering of MicroStrategy (01:30:30) Bitcoin Hits 100K: A Milestone Celebration (01:36:57) Comparing MSTR and Mara's Business Models (01:37:40) Micro-Scale Bitcoin Investment Strategies (01:38:36) Michael Saylor's Arbitrage Tactics (01:39:31) Evaluating MSTR's Bitcoin Yield and Debt (01:41:48) Potential of MSTR and Bitcoin's Future (01:43:08) MSTR's Market Cap and Enterprise Value (01:47:52) Bitcoin's Volatility and MSTR's Strategy (01:49:43) Game Theory and MSTR's Future (01:51:37) MSTR's Valuation and Market Dynamics (02:09:22) Ripple's Potential and TradFi Integration (02:13:10) Ethereum's Value Capture and Market Position (02:17:08) Final Thoughts and Portfolio Strategies 👉 Alfalfapod.com 🤝 Get Zbiotics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://zbiotics.com/alfalfa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💰Donate to the Pod (PayPal only for now): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://streamlabs.com/alfalfapod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/StephenCesaro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast, members of the podcast, its guests, and its representatives are intended for informational purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Any information provided is general in nature and does not take into account the viewers specific circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always conduct their own research and obtain independent legal, financial, taxation and/or other professional advice in respect of any decision made in connection with this media. Furthermore, any views or opinions represented on this show by hosts or guests are 100% personal and belong solely to the show and do not represent those of people, institutions, organizations the owners may or may not be associated with in a professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

BASE Creator Jesse Pollak: Why Most Crypto Traders Lose (And What to Do Instead) | E93

Jesse Pollak is the creator of Base, Coinbase's ethereum layer 2 network offering a secure, low-cost way for anyone to build decentralized apps onchain. He is also the Lead at Coinbase Wallet and a member of the Coinbase Exec Team. In this conversation, Jesse shares his deeply personal journey of building Base, from the intense pressure of early ideation to the physical and emotional toll of its launch. He opens up about almost quitting, losing 20 pounds from stress, and how his wife's intervention helped him through the darkest moments. Beyond the struggles, Jesse discusses his ambitious vision for an onchain future, predicting that "everything will be onchain in 5 years." From his unique background in Quaker schools to his unconventional problem-solving methods, Jesse offers rare insights into what it takes to build a platform that could transform how billions of people interact with the digital world. In this episode, we explore: Jesse’s mind and struggles What gave him a big chip on the shoulder How hard the beginning of Base was on a personal level Why the most successful products in crypto DO NOT have a token The Coinbase’s centralization Paradox How Jesse built the leading Ethereum Layer 2 in the crypto space. Why Jesse owns a Cryptopunk What it takes to be a successful founder in crypto Why Jesse cuts his hair earlier this year How Jesse finds solutions to the most complex problems! And much more!

Moonwell's Comeback Story: Building DeFi For Everyone On Base

Luke Youngblood is a Founding Contributor at Moonwell. In this episode, we explore Moonwell’s comeback story and its mission to make DeFi accessible for everyone on Base. The Moonwell team shares how they’re building a secure, user-friendly platform that brings newcomers and seasoned users together, while tackling the unique challenges of the Base L2. Tune in for insights into their roadmap, partnerships, and vision for democratizing DeFi! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI https://summer.fi/?utm_source=DeFidad ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI https://redstone.finance/ 🧙‍♂️ MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 https://merlinchain.io/ 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS https://fbtc.com/ongoing-campaign 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S https://puffer.fi/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:24 - Working at Coinbase + starting Moonwell 6:54 - Thoughts on Coinbase’s onchain future 10:43 - Moonwell’s comeback building on Base 16:16 - Base’s path to decentralization 21:07 - Moonwell’s mission and differentiation 24:29 - Mantle mid-roll 25:10 - Moonwell demo 32:28 - Are PWA’s reaching parity with appstore apps? 33:23 - How Moonwell Vaults work 39:15 - The importance of stablecoins 42:50 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 43:35 - Partnering with The Circle Alliance 45:50 - What else do we need to make DeFi for all? 47:37 - The endgame for The Superchain 50:47 - Working on hard problems 52:48 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Moonwell Website: https://moonwell.fi/ ► Moonwell on X/Twitter: https://x.com/moonwelldefi ► Luke on X/Twitter: https://x.com/lukeyoungblood ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. 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.

Exploring Summer.fi: Lend, Borrow and Loop Like A DeFi Pro

Chris Bradbury is the CEO of Summer.fi. In this episode, we dive into Summer.fi, a trusted platform for making DeFi simpler and more accessible for everyone. Join us as we explore how Summer.fi helps users lend, borrow, loop, and optimize their yield farming with ease. Plus, get the inside scoop on their upcoming Lazy Summer Protocol, designed to automate passive yield and give DeFi investors a real edge. Whether you're a DeFi newcomer or a pro, this conversation unveils the tools used by top-tier investors to stay ahead. Don’t miss it! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI https://redstone.finance/ 🧙‍♂️ MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 https://merlinchain.io/ 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS https://fbtc.com/ongoing-campaign 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S https://puffer.fi/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:24 - Summer.fi’s roots in Maker and Oasis 6:37 - What is Summer.fi solving for? 8:23 - Why does Summer.fi curate yields? 10:44 - Summer.fi in a bear, bull or flat market 17:37 - Automation for trading positions 25:15 - FBTC mid-roll 25:56 - Advantages of Summer.fi frontend vs protocol frontends 27:45 - Making geo-restricted opportunities available 29:30 - What are $RAYS and how to earn them? 32:55 - What is the Lazy Summer Protocol? 38:54 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 39:39 - Thoughts on opening Summer.fi to risk curators 44:44 - Lazy Summer Protocol future token coming 45:52 - Potential to partner with Web2 to intro DeFi to more users 49:43 - Closing + popular strategies on Summer.fi ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Summer.fi Website: https://summer.fi/ ► Summer.fi on X/Twitter: https://x.com/summerfinance_ ► Chris on X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisbducky ► Summer.fi on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@summerdotfi ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. 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.

ZEROPOD SEASON 2 E1: "On The Right Track" with Professional Athlete and NFT Artist Naomi Metzger

Here we go, welcome to Season 2! In this episode of ZEROPOD (The Zero Rights Reserved Podcast), host Toady Hawk from The Noun Square sits down with Naomi Metzger, 10x British national triple jump champion, to talk about her inspiring journey on track and onchain. Naomi shares how she bounced back from missing the Tokyo Olympics (by just 10 cm!), how she created an NFT collection called Afrochicks to fund her training, and her thoughts on bringing her road to LA 2028 onchain. Tune in to hear her story of resilience, community, and much more! — 0:00 - The Importance of Resilience 2:04 - ZEROPOD Intro 2:12 - An Interview So Nice We Did It Twice 2:55 - Naomi’s Accomplishments 4:07 - Childhood Motivation 5:06 - Choosing Triple Jump 9:00 - University Experience 11:00 - International Competitions 12:57 - Sponsorship Struggles 14:33 - Disqualified by the Wind?? 15:05 - Overcoming Challenges 17:07 - The Human Side of Athletics 18:00 - Triple Jump vs. Long Jump 19:56 - Afrochicks NFT Success 23:54 - Self-Sponsorship 29:02 - Injury Setbacks 33:23 - Media Training & Authenticity 34:43 - Onchain Content Goals 38:33 - Fitness Videos on Warpcast 42:45 - Advice for Young Athletes — Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk x Suno AI. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! Produced by The Noun Square onchain media collective. Follow @ thenounsquare on Twitter for daily content about Nouns, NFTs, Ethereum and more or visit https://tns.wtf to learn more.

Everything Election 2024 + Native Cross-Chain Bitcoin Swaps w/ Thad - Flywheel #127

This week, we hosted Thad, co-founder of El Dorado, to discuss the upcoming election and its implications on Crypto and DeFi. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background 04:00 US Election: Candidates and Their Stance on Crypto 08:56 The Current Political Landscape 12:33 Economic Issues: Inflation, Immigration 18:30 Bull Case for Crypto and The US 30:00 Crypto Under Different Political Outcomes 34:00 Political Implications in The Worst-Case Scenario 43:03 The US Identity Crisis Post-Cold War 46:30 What is El Dorado and its Vision 50:00 The Membership Model and Dorito Utility 01:03:03 Understanding Thorchain and Its Innovations 01:10:00 Single-Sided Bitcoin Yield w/ El Dorado 01:14:45 Post-Game Show ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Follow Flywheel X: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864 ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight Lewy: https://x.com/lewquidity ~~~~ 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.