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The ZAO Presents: Let's Talk About Web 3 Ep. 9 w/Ohnahji & EZinCrypto & BetterCallZaal

Let’s Talk About Web3 – Episode 9: Building in Public, Platform Shifts, and Community Resilience Welcome to Episode 9 of Let’s Talk About Web3 — the weekly livestream where we explore onchain culture, creator tools, decentralized platforms, and the future of community-driven tech. This week, Zaal and Ohnahji reflect on the power of “temporal landmarks,” recap the latest Wave Wars, and discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 platforms like Rodeo, Zora, and Thirdweb. They dive into the challenges of scams, platform changes, and the importance of building resilient communities. Plus, they share thoughts on supporting friends’ projects, the value of agility, and plans for future workshops and education. Episode Sections & Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Gratitude 00:21 – The Power of Temporal Landmarks 01:58 – Finding Flow States & Deep Work 03:58 – Recap: Wave Wars & Song Battles 06:36 – Jango UU’s Journey: Music NFTs & Bootcamp 09:35 – Looking Ahead: Second Half of the Year 11:56 – Market Shifts, Scams, and Staying Vigilant 14:00 – Platform Changes: Rodeo, Zora, and Decentralization 18:21 – Supporting Friends & Community Projects 21:00 – Building In-House vs. Relying on Platforms 23:00 – Platform UI/UX Evolutions & Community Milestones 27:00 – Agility in Web3: Adapting to Fast-Paced Change 29:14 – Companies Sunsetting & Open Source Hopes 31:00 – Community, Reputation, and Onchain Social 33:00 – Art, Music, and the Next Wave of Creators 35:00 – Brainstorming, Future Guests, and Wrapping Up 39:00 – Final Thoughts: Halftime, Growth, and Looking Forward Watch the Weekly Livestream Live every week on: twitch.tv/bettercallzaal twitch.tv/ohnahji twitch.tv/ezincrypto Join the Community Visit ltaw3.thezao.com to jump into the conversation, share ideas, and help shape future episodes.

The ZAO Presents: Let's Talk About Web 3 Ep. 6 w/Ohnahji & EZinCrypto & BetterCallZaal

Let’s Talk About Web3 – Episode 6 Welcome to Episode 6 of Let’s Talk About Web3 — the weekly livestream where we explore onchain culture, creator tools, decentralized platforms, and the future of community-driven tech. Whether you’re crypto-native or just getting curious, this show is built to make Web3 more accessible, more honest, and more fun. Hosted by EZ, Ohnahji, and BetterCallZaal. This week, we kick things off with gratitude and a retro fund win, then dive into the latest on Farcaster Pro, sustainable DeFi models, and the power of public goods. We break down how DAOs like Public Nouns and Lil Nouns are making Web3 more accessible, and share stories from the community — from art and NFTs to trivia games and wallet tips. If you want to understand how onchain culture is evolving and how to get involved, this episode is for you. Full breakdown below. Episode Sections & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro, gratitude, and retro fund announcement 01:23 – Technical difficulties and guest introductions 03:36 – Story about Django, art, and the mask 06:06 – Farcaster Pro subscription discussion 08:51 – Pro subscription perks and developer incentives 11:03 – Web3, co-hosts, and gratitude for the community 13:15 – Ethereum retroactive funding and public goods 16:06 – Octa: sustainable DeFi funding model 20:43 – Public Nouns, Lil Nouns, and DAO accessibility 25:47 – Community engagement, onboarding, and public goods 29:17 – Farcaster trivia, Cast Out, and social games 34:15 – Degen, staking, and wallet tips 38:28 – NFT giveaways, community shoutouts, and closing remarks Recap: In this episode, the hosts share gratitude and news about a retro fund grant, discuss Farcaster’s new Pro subscription and its impact, and explore the importance of public goods and sustainable DeFi models like Octa. They break down how DAOs are becoming more accessible, share stories from the community, and highlight the role of games and NFTs in building connections. The episode wraps up with practical tips and shoutouts to the community. Watch the Weekly Livestream Live every week on: twitch.tv/bettercallzaal twitch.tv/ohnahji twitch.tv/ezincrypto Join the Community Visit ltaw3.thezao.com to jump into the conversation, share ideas, and help shape future episodes.

The ZAO Presents: Let's Talk About Web 3 Ep. 4 w/OHNAHJI B, EZinCrypto & BetterCallZaal

Let’s Talk About Web3 – Episode 4 Welcome to Episode 4 of Let’s Talk About Web3 — the weekly livestream where we explore onchain culture, creator tools, decentralized platforms, and the future of community-driven tech. Whether you’re crypto-native or just getting curious, this show is built to make Web3 more accessible, more honest, and more fun. Hosted by EZ, Ohnahji, and BetterCallZaal. This week, we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day and give a huge shoutout to Fellenz for keeping the decentralized vibes strong. We cover Unlock Protocol and what token-gated access really unlocks for communities. Raven gets their flowers for helping folks get started, and we drop tips on how to approach Web3 investing conservatively. From there, we dive into blockchain fundamentals, explore Farcaster mini-apps, and talk about the new waves shaping the space right now. Full breakdown below. Episode Sections & Timestamps 0:00 – Intro Welcome to Episode 4 — setting the vibe and starting with gratitude. 2:03 – Bitcoin Pizza Day Why it still matters, what we’re celebrating, and S/O to Fellenz. 12:35 – Conservative Investing in Web3 Tips on staying grounded when entering the space. 18:15 – Unlock Protocol What it is, how it works, and why it’s a major key for creators. 23:13 – Blockchain Basics A clear and practical breakdown of how blockchain works. 40:26 – Farcaster Mini-Apps & Pods Farcaster’s evolution and how mini-apps are changing the game. 43:09 – What’s New in Web3 Reflecting on what's emerging, shifting, and evolving in the ecosystem. (“Where to Get Started,” “Eth Mainnet Art,” and the Outro sections did not have precise timestamps in the transcript — feel free to append when ready.) Watch the Weekly Livestream Live every week on: twitch.tv/bettercallzaal twitch.tv/ohnahji twitch.tv/ezincrypto Join the Community Visit ltaw3.thezao.com to jump into the conversation, share ideas, and help shape future episodes.

The ZAO Presents: Let's Talk About Web 3 Ep. 3 w/OHNAHJI B, EZinCrypto & BetterCallZaal

Let’s Talk About Web3 – Episode 3 Welcome to Episode 3 of Let’s Talk About Web3 — a weekly livestream where we break down what’s happening across onchain culture, creator tools, decentralized platforms, and experimental governance. Whether you're deep in the space or just getting started, this show is designed to make Web3 accessible, honest, and community-driven. Hosted by EZ, Ohnahji, and BetterCallZaal. This week, we recap our FarCon experience — the panels, the people, and the power of showing up IRL. Then we dive into one of the space’s most persistent identity questions: ANON vs DOXXED. From there, we explore what makes Farcaster such a critical protocol and how Frames are evolving into full-fledged mini-apps. Full breakdown below. Episode Sections & Timestamps 0:00 – Intro Kicking things off with vibes and context from the week. 1:13 – Gratitude Shoutouts, reflections, and a thank you to the community. 2:14 – FarCon Experience What went down at FarCon NYC and why it felt different. 10:49 – IRL in Web3 Why being in the room still matters — even in a digital-first world. 26:02 – ANON vs DOXXED The identity dilemma: privacy, accountability, and performance in Web3. 38:38 – The Farcaster Protocol Why Farcaster is more than a social app — it’s infrastructure. 47:35 – From Frames to Mini-Apps How Farcaster Frames are evolving into a full mini-app layer — and what’s possible next. 54:41 – Outro Final thoughts, community love, and what’s coming next. Watch the Weekly Livestream Live every week on: twitch.tv/bettercallzaal twitch.tv/ohnahji twitch.tv/ezincrypto Join the Community Visit ltaw3.thezao.com to jump into the conversation, share your ideas, and shape future episodes.