Zora vs Pump.fun: Who Wins the $4B Creator War? | NAC Ep. 22
Zora’s new Creator Coins drop sparks a round-table on the future of onchain creator economies. Lucas, Coop, and Devid break down the launch mechanics, compare Base vs. Solana liquidity, debate token valuations, and riff on how listen-to-earn could reshape music and podcasts. Plus: Circle stock goes meme-mode, and QR codes at concerts as growth hacks. 🎧 Mint the episode onchain: pods.media/not-a-cartel Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold open: Celestia dip & crypto hot potato 01:07 – Zora Creator Coins explained: profile = ticker, 1% fee share, 5-year vest 02:30 – How Creator Coins work: routing, supply, and fee design 07:00 – Zora vs. Pump.fun: launch formats & liquidity wars 14:50 – Pump.fun’s $4B ICO vs. Zora’s sub-$100M FDV 23:18 – Circle’s stock pumps 200% & stablecoin bill alpha 27:10 – Coop Records update: song tokens & sniper bots 42:00 – QR-code airdrops at concerts & proof-of-attendance 46:45 – Wrap-up & onchain mint link 📱 Subscribe for more convos on the onchain creator economy. 🧠 Follow us on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/notacartel 💸 Support the show by collecting on pods.media/not-a-cartel
"Onchain Native" with Native.fun Founder Derek Brown | ZEROPOD S2 E9
On this episode of ZEROPOD, we sit down with Derek Brown, the mad scientist developer and founder behind the upcoming agentic onchain game called Native dot fun, built on top of the Clanker protocol on Base. We had a blast getting to know Derek and hearing his story, from working as a rural midwest minister to coding in the halls of the some of the biggest tech companies in Silicon Valley, and then striking out to build tech startups of his own. His vision for Native is wild and ambitious, and we can’t wait for you to learn all about it! If you enjoy this conversation, please Like, Comment & Subscribe — it really helps us grow our community. — TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: Positive-Sum Environments 1:15 - ZEROPOD Intro & Guest Introduction - Derek Brown 2:00 - Derek’s Fun Fact: Three Daughters, Same Birthday 3:09 - From Dupont Brat to Tech Builder 7:01 - Discovering Programming 7:06 - A word from our sponsor: Clanker.world 9:00 - The Journey to Tech: From Ministry to SV 18:12 - Tough Times & Family Resilience 24:00 - Getting Into Crypto: Bitcoin at $300 and Satoshi’s Whitepaper 31:01 - The Base vs. Solana Debate: Values & Coexistence 36:00 - The Origin of Clanker and Its Influence on Native 44:00 - What is Native? Sim City Meets Onchain Economies 51:00 - Dots Explained: AI Agents in the Digital City 58:00 - Tokenomics Deep Dive: Fees, Buybacks, and Sustainability 1:06:00 - The User Experience: MVP, Maps, and Gameplay 1:11:00 - Passports & Stamps: Proof of Humanity in Native 1:12:46 - Final Thoughts & How to Get Involved — Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Ad spot by JackWyldes. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #clanker #ai #ethereum #tokens
#3 - The Outlook of the Cryptocurrency Market for New Users
In this episode, we explored the advantages and disadvantages of cryptocurrencies compared to traditional fiat money, highlighting both the potential benefits and risks. We discussed how to assess the security of blockchain projects, including the importance of auditing smart contracts. The conversation moved to the earning potential for individuals who audit smart contracts, offering insights into how a regular user can start a career in this field. We provided practical advice on preventing cryptocurrency-related scams and ensuring the security of digital assets. Finally, we outlined various opportunities for earning income through cryptocurrencies, discussed managing associated security risks, and emphasized safe and responsible usage of digital currencies.
The Creator's Guide to Web3 Social ft. Stani Kulechov
Mint Season 6 episode 18 welcomed the founder of Aave and Lens Protocol, Stani Kulechov. Throughout the hour we discussed: - His vision for web3 social - How creators use crypto to build communities - How creators make money on Lens - User-generated content as an asset class - Migrating collectors from other chains onto Lens - How to use the lens social graph outside of their protocol ....and so much more. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
