14: Alex Zhang - Curating Cultural Playgrounds

Alex Zhang (https://www.alexzhang.world/) is a cultural curator, community builder, and creative director. Currently, he's Chief Creative Officer of Powder Mountain (https://powdermountain.com/), a where he's working with Reed Hastings to create a globally unique ski experience that combines art, architecture, and lots of fresh tracks. Alex loves people and curating spaces and experiences for them: whether that means parties, music festivals, or mountain towns. He joined Summit Series out of school, throwing large scale events around the world and working on Powder Mountain, a Utah mountain resort the ownership group had acquired. He then joined one of the first social DAOs, Friends with Benefits (FWB) as Mayor/CEO, after being tapped by its founder Trevor McFredries to scale the tokenized social club beyond a Discord Server. He launched FWB Fest, an annual in-person music festival and crypto conference with past performers including James Blake, Charli XCX, and Caroline Polachek. Most recently, he joined Reed Hastings to return to Powder Mountain after [the Netflix co-founder acquired a controlling stake in the resort. Alex leads brand, art, architecture, and marketing. Blending culture, commerce, and "cool" is anything but a science, but Alex has made a career of it. I've known him for a decade and it's been a thrill to watch him continue to find strange intersections, blending worlds like music and tech, crypto and culture, and skiing and art. We talk about this, how to create spaces and events, living in the mountains, large scale art experiences, Christopher Alexander and Jane Jacobs, challenges in creating new cities, learning from Reed Hastings, and a life of deepening one's taste. I hope you enjoy and are inspired to life a more connected, playful, and present life. --- This episode is brought to you by Hampton, a private, highly vetted membership for founders. Hampton makes entrepreneurship less lonely by matching you with a core group of likeminded founders along with community, events, retreats, and more. Visit to learn more and apply: http://joinhampton.com --- Timestamps: - (0:05): Hampton: Dialectic's First Partner - (4:09): Commerce & Culture, Patronage, and Constraints - (12:17): Curating People, Spaces, and Art: "Host Energy" - (19:44): How to Throw a Party or Start a Scene - (27:05): Unlikely Intersections and Authentic Marketing - (35:36): Returning to Powder and Building a Unique Mountain Resort - (42:31): Utah and Mountain Living - (47:27): Randomness & Emergence: Christopher Alexander, Jane Jacobs, and Cities - (52:24): Creating a Digital Feeling of Place - (55:15): Network States and New Cities - (1:00:42): "Community" - (1:08:27): Organic Leadership Opportunities, Partnership, and Trust - (1:15:12): Focused Leadership and The Power of Memetic Language - (1:20:02): Learning from Reed Hastings as a Leader - (1:29:09): Getting into Rooms and Finding Serendipity - (1:32:58): Playfulness and Elon - (1:36:25): Intuition and Career Decisions - (1:39:10): Curating Music and a Life Goal of Refining Taste - (1:42:56): Music's Role in Creating Great Spaces - (1:44:08): Photography - (1:46:02): Beginning, Learning to Ski and Scuba - (1:48:10): Improving Los Angeles and What Makes it Special Links - Powder Mountain: https://powdermountain.com/ - Friends With Benefits: https://www.fwb.help/ - Summit Series: https://summit.co/ - How Music Works by David Byrne: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13235689-how-music-works - Studio 54 (2018): https://letterboxd.com/film/studio-54/ - Storm King Art Center: https://stormking.org/ - Naoshima Island: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/220/ - Marfa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marfa,\_Texas - "The world is a museum of passion projects": https://x.com/collision/status/1529452415346302976 - Roden Crater: https://rodencrater.com/ - Christopher Alexander: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher\_Alexander - Jane Jacobs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane\_Jacobs - The Network State: https://thenetworkstate.com/ - Edge City: https://www.edgecity.live/ - Edge Esmeralda: https://www.edgeesmeralda.com/ - WSA, a Manhattan Office Tower, Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/style/wsa-building.html - Remedy Place: https://www.remedyplace.com/ - WAREHOUSE: https://warehousemotorclub.com/ - Was That a James Turrell I Just Skied By?: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/16/arts/design/reed-hastings-art-park.html) Dialectic with Jackson Dahl is available on all podcast platforms. Join the ⁠telegram channel for Dialectic⁠: https://t.me/dialecticpod Twitter / X⁠: https://x.com/dialecticpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialecticpod/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40Po3pM Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4hpS4U7

Must Clank Ep. 7 | Content Coins and Clankers

In Episode 7 of Must Clank, Jack Wyldes and Proxy unpack the fast-evolving world of content coins — a new model for creators to monetize their audience directly onchain. 🚀 They dive deep into the rise of platforms like Zora, how tokenized content is reshaping creator-audience relationships, and whether these NFT-inspired coins can actually sustain value in the market. From sniping and market dynamics to monetization strategies and creator skepticism, this episode delivers real talk on what’s working, what’s not, and where things could go next. 🔥 Topics Covered: • What are content coins, and why do they matter? • The shift from NFTs to coins on Zora • Why short-form content is changing everything • How trading dynamics and bots impact creator tokens • Why some coins fail — and why others thrive • The role of demand and market cap in coin success • Innovations coming from Clanker and Doppler • Why creators need support that goes beyond hype Bankless Jesse Interview: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzYpdEEaxv Whether you’re a creator, collector, trader, or just onchain-curious, this episode breaks down the opportunities and risks of content coins in plain English. Don’t miss it. 📈 Subscribe for more on content coins, onchain culture, and creator monetization. CLANK CLANK

Build an App with ZERO Code Using AI | Ohara is Changing Everything

In this episode, I sat down with the team at Ohara, a revolutionary AI-powered platform that’s making app development as easy as having an idea. 💡✨With Ohara, anyone—yes, even with zero coding experience—can turn their ideas into fully functional apps in minutes. Whether you’re a startup founder, a solo creator, or just someone with a cool idea, Ohara's AI handles the heavy lifting so you don’t have to touch a single line of code. 🤖💻🔥 What We Cover:✅ How Ohara empowers non-technical users to build apps✅ The role of AI in simplifying the app development process✅ Real-world use cases and success stories✅ Why this could be a game-changer for creators & entrepreneursIf you’ve ever wanted to build an app but didn’t know where to start, this episode is for you.In this episode, I sat down with the team at Ohara, a revolutionary AI-powered platform that’s making app development as easy as having an idea. 💡✨With Ohara, anyone—yes, even with zero coding experience—can turn their ideas into fully functional apps in minutes. Whether you’re a startup founder, a solo creator, or just someone with a cool idea, Ohara's AI handles the heavy lifting so you don’t have to touch a single line of code. 🤖💻🔥 What We Cover:✅ How Ohara empowers non-technical users to build apps✅ The role of AI in simplifying the app development process✅ Real-world use cases and success stories✅ Why this could be a game-changer for creators & entrepreneursIf you’ve ever wanted to build an app but didn’t know where to start, this episode is for you.

Episode 13 – Choosing Again with Chinmay Patel

In this episode of The Delta, Chinmay Patel, CEO of Basket, shares his deeply personal and entrepreneurial journey – from growing up in India to building startups in Canada. Chinmay and Coach Coale explore what it means to “choose again,” especially when a once-promising product no longer serves its purpose. They talk through the emotional weight of pivoting, how to communicate change with trust and clarity, and why values and daily accountability matter more than ever during uncertain times. With honesty and humor, they dive into team dynamics, speculation in innovation, and the simple but radical power of asking better questions. Whether you’re leading a team, building something new, or facing the hard choice of starting over, this one’s for you.

Brand New Worlds: Sebastien Borget on NFTs, the Metaverse, and the Future of Engagement

Today, I sit down with Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming platform. In this episode, we dive into the evolution of The Sandbox and why digital ownership is redefining the gaming industry. We discuss the challenges of building an open metaverse, the role of NFTs in empowering creators, and how blockchain is shaping the future of virtual economies. Sebastien also shares insights on interoperability, user-generated content, and the vision for a more decentralized and player-driven internet. If you're curious about the future of gaming, Web3, and the open metaverse, this one’s for you. About Our Guest Sebastien Borget is the co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming platform that empowers creators to build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences using blockchain technology. The Sandbox is a virtual world where users can create, trade, and engage in immersive experiences powered by NFTs and the metaverse. Prior to The Sandbox, Sebastien co-founded Pixowl, a mobile game development studio known for titles like The Sandbox Evolution and Goosebumps HorrorTown. His experience in gaming, blockchain, and digital ownership has positioned him as a key advocate for the open metaverse, where users have control over their digital assets and creative experiences. Resources & Links Mentioned:  Sebastien’s Linkedin [⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/borgetsebastien/⁠]Sebastien’s Twitter/X [⁠https://x.com/borgetsebastien⁠]The Sandbox’s Linkedin [⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesandbox-game/⁠]The Sandbox’s Twitter/X [⁠https://x.com/TheSandboxGame⁠]The Sandbox [⁠https://www.sandbox.game/en/⁠] Episode Highlights & Timestamps [00:00] Sebastien’s entrepreneurial origin story [02:48] Getting acquired by Animoca Brands [03:37] Building a better experience for builders in Web3 & the metaverse [05:58] Why major brands and IPs succeed in the gaming industry [07:49] Convincing major IPs to lean into user-generated content & Web3 [11:30] Why competing IPs want to exist side by side in the metaverse [12:50] Educating brands on NFT technology as a communication tool [17:05] Transitioning to Web3 [19:58] What’s next for The Sandbox

Soneium Introduces Fast Finality Layer

Soneium introduces a Fast Finality Layer. Optimism launches the SuperStacks points program. Farcaster launches Snapchain on mainnet. And Safe restructures its team. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/684

DePin, Scams & Decentralized ML

Today, I sit down with Greg Osuri, founder and CEO of Overclock Labs - the creators of Akash Network. In this episode, we explore the origins of Akash Network and why decentralizing cloud computing is more important than ever. We discuss the limitations of centralized cloud providers, the role of blockchain in creating open and censorship-resistant systems, and how tokens can sustain open-source projects. We also break down the layers of decentralized networks, the future of DePIN, and the realities of Decentralized Machine Learning (DML). Episode Notes Episode Highlights with Timestamps: [00:00] Podcast Intro [01:04] Naming Akash Network [03:12] Building software as a teenager & the early days of cloud computing [05:55] Problems with centralized cloud computing - the thesis behind Akash Network [11:07] BitTorrent, Merkle Tree, and the foundations of blockchain [14:32] Tokens as a solution for open-source software [18:56] Scams in the early phase of AI x Blockchain - why all listed projects should be open source [22:24] Feudalistic AI societies, the importance of access to compute, and why a decentralized network of compute and cloud is even more essential today. [29:36] Why decentralized networks are impossible to be controlled by bad actors & why some L1 aren’t truly decentralized. [37:37] The layers of Decentralization - Onion analogy & Decentralized Machine learning [45:54] Understanding the tradeoffs with DML, performance vs privacy. About Our Guest Greg Osuri is the founder and CEO of Overclock Labs, the creators of Akash Network. Him and his team are building Akash Network, a P2P marketplace for cloud computing - creating a decentralized cloud computing network. Prior to Akash Network, Osuri founded AnglelHack, a developer community platform, and Gridbag, a data management company. These ventures provided him with experience in building technology platforms and addressing challenges in data, computing and developer experience. Resources & Links Mentioned:  Greg’s Linkedin [⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gosuri/⁠]  Greg’s Twitter [⁠https://x.com/gregosuri⁠]  Akash Network [⁠https://akash.network/⁠]  Messari [⁠https://messari.io/⁠] Gensyn [⁠https://www.gensyn.ai/⁠]  BitTensor [⁠https://bittensor.com/⁠]  Fetch AI [⁠https://fetch.ai/⁠]Lensa [⁠https://lensa.app/⁠]

Base’s Head Jesse Pollack Responds to the Backlash Around the ‘Coin It’ Experiment

Jesse Pollak on ‘Base Is for Everyone’ + Guy Young and Carlos Domingo on Converge - Ep. 820 On Wednesday, Coinbase’s layer 2 network Base posted a tweet that read: “Base is for everyone,” followed by a tweet: “Coined it.” That second tweet linked to a page where the post had already been turned into a coin. Within an hour, the coin hit a $17 million market cap, then dropped to under $2 million, then went back up to over $13 million. Crypto Twitter exploded. Some called it a rug. Others accused insiders of sniping the launch. Coinbase later issued a statement saying that Zora auto-tokenizes content, but Jesse Pollak, head of Base, tweeted that he personally greenlit the post. So what really happened? In this episode, Jesse sits down with Laura to discuss: Whether this was a memecoin launch or a media experiment Why he thinks the crypto community overreacted Whether insider trading occurred And why he believes coins, not NFTs, are the future of creator monetization Plus, he explains why he’s okay being the “punching bag.”

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

"Taming the Wild West" with Serpin Taxt, founder of Ethos | ZEROPOD S2 E14

Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, this one featuring Serpin Taxt, the ambitious young founder of a new protocol called Ethos, which aims to help solve the age-old problem of who to trust (and who not to) in the onchain space. Host Toady Hawk talks about his childhood, his career in web 2, and his goals for Ethos, namely, to tame the wild, wild west of the crypto space… just a bit. So without further ado, let’s go learn about the mythos behind the Ethos. —- Timestamps: 00:00 - The $9B Problem: Scams, Trust, and the Wild West of Crypto 02:25 - Welcome to ZEROPOD: Meet Serpin Taxt, Founder of Ethos 05:00 - Inventor Dreams and Web2 Career 08:00 - Escaping B2B SaaS 11:00 - Discovering Ethereum: Interoperability and Smart Contracts 13:30 - When Crypto Finally Clicked 15:00 - Inspiration from Friend.Tech and the Birth of Ethos 17:00 - Reputation is Everything: Why Trust Signals Matter 19:10 - Realizing a Bigger Vision 21:00 - A Wild West Without Accountability 24:00 - Proof-of-Stake for People: Ethos’s Core Mechanism 26:30 - Avoiding Mob Rule: Risk, Reputation, and Social Slashing 29:00 - Open Moderation and Algorithmic Challenges 31:00 - Reviewing ETH Wallets, Twitter Accounts, and Beyond 33:30 - Identity, Anonymity, and the Risk of Sockpuppets 36:00 - Using Ethos in the Wild: Kaito, Bots, and Reputation vs. Attention 39:00 - Why It's Hard to Call Out Scammers (but Why We Must) 42:00 - The Power of Named Reviews vs. Anonymous Drama 44:00 - NFT Ethics, Gotcha Culture, and the Chaos Incentive 46:00 - Social Slashing 101: How It Works in Ethos 49:00 - Toward Financial Slashing: The Next Big Risk Layer 51:00 - Onboarding: Slow Growth 53:00 - Staying Power: What Keeps Users Coming Back Daily 56:00 - Finding People to Vouch For (and How to Ask for Vouches) 58:30 - Using the Chrome Extension for Discovery and Reviews 1:00:00 - Integrations 1:02:00 - Building Influence Onchain: Ratings for Businesses, Not Just People 1:04:00 - Alpha Drop? Business Leaderboards Are Coming 1:06:30 - Why Ethos Launched on Base 1:12:00 - The Token Question: Contributor XP, Incentives, and Future Possibilities 1:14:25 - Wrap-Up --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!

"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

The Must Clank Show with Jack and Proxy - Pilot Episode

Welcome to the brand new Must Clank Show, your weekly update on the hottest tokens, wildest launches, and biggest moves in the Clanker ecosystem. In this pilot episode, JackWyldes from Zero Rights Media and Clanker cofounder Alex aka Proxy do a quick vibe check—what’s this show all about, and what can listeners expect? Segments this week: • MUST CLANKS of the Week – 5 Clankers you should know • Interesting Launches – $ONCHAIN got clanked after Jesse’s video, VVV airdrop, and wtf is a BUMSHAFT / why is it all over our timeline. • Meta Watch Tap in, clank up, and let’s win together. Hosted by JackWyldes and Proxy. Produced and edited by JackWyldes. Distributed by Zero Rights Media. Zero rights reserved.

"Credit Where It's Due" with Onboard Founder Yele Bademosi | ZEROPOD S2E10

Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD our zero copyright video podcast for people who enjoy Ethereum. This week we were excited to welcome as our guest Yele Bademosi the founder of many things in this space, but most recently Onboard.xyz, which is a digital wallet designed as a full service neobank for onchain creators. In this pod, host Toady Hawk from Zero Rights Media talks with Yele about his upbringing in Nigeria, his schooling in London and his series of interesting start-ups since. They chat about why he was drawn to build on Ethereum, and specifically on Base, why he believes providing under-collateralized credit to the world is the most important future priority for Onboard, one simple thing he never learned to do, and much, much more. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Please don’t forget to give this video a Like and a Comment, or if you’re on Spotify or apple podcasts, a 5 star review goes a long way. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Yele’s Big Idea 01:41 - ZEROPOD Intro 02:51 - Yele’s upbringing 05:00 - Studying to be a doctor 09:00 - A word about our friendly sponsor Clanker.world 09:40 - Sports and hobbies 13:30 - Binance, Bundle and Nestcoin 16:50 - The difficulty of building many companies at once 19:00 - Focusing on fundamental real world problems with Onboard 20:50 - An onchain neobank 30:00 - Finding a niche and going after it 33:57 - Competing against huge take rates 35:00 - Undercollateralized loans as a priority 38:00 - Defi Mullet 50:00 - “I’m a Newgen” 52:00 - Impressed by Base’s bootstrapping without a token 53:00 - The importance of culture 57:00 - More about plans for onchain credit offerings 1:00:00 - “Creating supranational economies.” 1:06:15 - The killer onchain use case 1:10:00 - Where to learn more about Onboard. 1:11:00 - Outro— --- 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 #ethereum #crypto #onboard

How Solana Beat Out Ethereum to Nab New Crypto Developers in 2024

The 2024 Developer Report from Electric Capital reveals many shifting dynamics. For starters, for the first time in eight years, Ethereum was not the top chain for new developers—Solana was. Meanwhile, Asia has emerged as the leading hub for crypto development, taking the top spot from North America, which dropped to third. In this episode, General Partner Maria Shen explores how Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions are bolstering its position despite fierce competition, why the Bitcoin developer ecosystem remains steadfast, and how emerging projects like EigenLayer are capturing builders’ attention. She also delves into the top crypto technologies that are fascinating devs, and how their usage and development activity differ across the globe.

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!

Zora’s Mobile App Feels like Magic

We're joined by Jacob Horne - the CEO of Zora to chat about their new mobile app. It's one of the best crypto mobile apps that has been launched to date and we went deep on what it takes to get real people onchain in a jam packed hour episode.

Solv Protocol: Building A Decentralized Bitcoin Reserve for BTCFi

Jing is the CoFounder of Solv Protocol. In this episode, we explore Solv Protocol and their mission to build a decentralized Bitcoin reserve for BTCFi. Jing recounts how solvBTC became one of the fastest growing BTC derivatives this year, with over $1.3B in BTC deposited. He shares more on their grand mission to unlock liquidity for BTC holders and enable them with access to a wide array of DeFi apps, including a new BTC liquid staking token they just launched for Babylon, called SolvBTC.BBN. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► 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://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.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 🧙‍♂️ MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 https://merlinchain.io/ 🍵 MATCHA.XYZ | THE BEST PRICE ON OVER 5 MILLION TOKENS https://matcha.xyz/?utm_source=theedgepodcast&utm_campaign=2q24 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS https://www.mantle.xyz/ 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH https://puffer.fi/ 💰 TELLER | DEFI'S CASH ADVANCE https://teller.org/ 🌕 MOONBEAM | INTEGRATED WEB3 FOR BUILDERS AND USERS https://moonbeam.network/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - Jing's background 4:40 - Solv's mission 6:29 - Who's Solv building for? 8:17 - Building a Bitcoin reserve 9:38 - Is a risk-free BTC yield possible? 11:33 - Popular DeFi strategies for solvBTC 13:36 - Partnership with FBTC 14:39 - Mantle mid-roll 15:32 - How solvBTC works 17:45 - Growing to $1.3B in solvBTC 20:34 - Attracting institutional investors 21:49 - What's BTCFi? 23:52 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Solv Website: https://solv.finance/ ► Solv on Twitter: https://x.com/solvprotocol ► Jing on Twitter: https://x.com/jx_solv ------ 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. 4RC is invested in Solv Protocol. 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.

v0.3 - Hosting Tournaments from the Garage

Welcome to WASD, the largest onchain gaming guild. Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/WASD_0x Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/w7ytyAwUgB Join WASD: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3pt576o03w-oxs_vpWRVuIccmdnJ5gqOhEqaC-OWuBfuMyw/viewform?pli=1

The Tales of Web3 with Abdul Rehman (Episode 008)

GM Anon, welcome to THE TALES OF WEB3, where we go behind the scenes with the most epic builders and learn about their mindsets, the decisions they made in the past, and what made them who they are today. For Episode 8, we are welcoming Abdul, the Head of DeFi at Monad to the podcast! Study Abdul, Study Monad.

Is Speculative Minting Sustainable?

Ted and Jonny are two Farcaster superstars and builders in web3. They are the hosts of manysuchcases -- an onchain podcast on Pods covering Farcaster & the creator economy. In this episode, we cover the state of Farcaster, my experience at a podcast conference, and end the episode with a spicy debate on leveraging speculation for minting. This is a fantastic follow-up to our last episode "How to win onchain distribution" with Adam Levy.

Long Live Music NFTs | Latashá & Ed Balloon

In this episode we chat with Latashá and Ed Balloon, both independent musicians and trailblazers at the intersection of music & onchain media. We dive into their respective background as professional creatives, frustrations with onchain platforms & marketplaces, going “direct-to-consumer” and the importance of user data, creative freedom & ownership, explorations beyond music, and more.

Web3's Impact on my Music Career l Emma Miller

How are NFTs reshaping the music industry? In this debut episode of GM Good Music, host Josh Savage sits down with UK music NFT pioneer Emma Miller to explore the transformative power of music NFTs. From her beginnings in Scotland to her innovative project 'Artifacts,' Emma shares her journey and insights into how NFTs are revolutionizing the way artists create and connect with fans. Discover the story behind her sold-out collection and what it means for the future of music. This episode offers a unique perspective on the intersection of music and blockchain, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of the music industry. Full video available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gmgoodmusicpod Follow GM Good Music on X: https://x.com/gmgoodmusic Follow GM Good Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmgoodmusic

Jayden Hills is the New Guard

We sat down with Jayden Hills to chat about her new artist project, going viral and navigating the onchain landscape with Coop Records and Blueprint. We explore what it would take to bring the world onchain and what success looks like for onchain music.

Onchain Media Empires with Paragraph and Mirror ft Colin Armstrong

Colin Armstrong is the founder and CEO at Paragraph and Mirror. He previously managed engineering at Google and played a key role in expanding Coinbase into Canada and improving their Bitcoin security. In today’s episode, we discuss: Colin's Background (00:02:15): Colin shares his journey into crypto, starting from mining Bitcoin to working at Coinbase. Evolving Fraud Challenges (00:05:18): Colin explains the changing landscape of fraud and abuse, emphasizing the need for adaptive defenses. Introduction to Paragraph (00:06:21): Colin shares the inspiration behind Paragraph, focusing on media and technology integration. Traction and Growth (00:12:30): Colin discusses when he realized Paragraph had potential, particularly through integrations with Farcaster. Features of Paragraph (00:13:40): The host highlights key features of Paragraph, including NFT articles and wallet-based subscriptions. Wallet Communication Potential (00:16:05): Colin shares insights on the future of wallet communication and its potential to rival email. Collaboration with Mirror (00:18:00): Colin explains the decision to collaborate with Mirror, focusing on maximizing distribution for creators. Migration Paths (00:20:23): Plans for easy migration of content between Mirror and Paragraph for users. User Statistics (00:23:05): Overview of user engagement and content creation statistics across Mirror and Paragraph. Features for Media Companies (00:26:40): Benefits of using Paragraph or Mirror for digital media companies, including crowdfunding. Challenges for Founders (00:29:30): Identifying challenges faced by founders in the crypto space and market fluctuations. Marketing Strategies (00:34:11): Effective community engagement strategies to attract more readers to publications. Recommended Writers (00:37:00): Suggestions for three writers and publications to follow on Paragraph. Newsletters: Jared Hecht, Terminally Onchain, Paragraph Picks. Mentioned: Paragraph, Google, Coinbase, Mirror, Farcaster, Substack, Google Cloud. Until next time, - Kaloh

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