Collect Art - Be Happy
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off by talking about the latest Blue Moon celebration that will be on display until the next New Moon across 373 unique Gazers, a living art collection by artist Matt Kane. [Link: https://gazers.art/gallery/?search=traits&origin_moon=Gazers%20Sale] Art and experimentation are the throughlines of the rest of the conversation that touches on previews of the WIP Meetup this week and next and an impromptu state of NFT Land by Matthew. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @mattkaneartist @base_colors @forceshidden @chejazi @cent @jeniffer_sutto @nfticket @jlo @metabrookhawk @RebaseREFI @paradoxx_media @steveklbnf @itsreallysho @ballisticb @frankyneedles @giselflorez @skeenee_art @boyageorge @barbisa12 @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @nifty_islan @bryanbrinkman @youngandsick @ScottiePippen @rogerdickerman @joepease @Blondie23LMD @whitewallsapp @foundation @rodeodotclub @warpcast_ @tezos @luluixixix @ALCrego_ @maxcapacity @xicojam @____elbi @cybermistic @Vince_Van_Dough @toadswiback @base @pudgypenguins @cryptopunksnfts @stina_jones @0xsplits @rainbowdotme @mikedemarais @knownorigin_io @scrillaventura @robnessofficial
Happy Halloween the Metaverse is DEAD
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle shout out linkdrop.io, the OG NFT distribution tool that's aged like fine wine, and talk about the metaverse trick-or-treat scavenger hunt they've set up for the 10/31 WIP Meetup using the linkdrop app. After a bright and cheery start, the two turn towards darker waters and discuss the dead metaverse theory and possible solutions to VRM rot. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @linkdrophq @n0shot1 @base_colors @BaseColorPunks @mykcryptodev @fortnite @andyayrey @truth_terminal @cryptopunksnfts @warpcast_ @dankvr @github @hyperfy_io @ashconnell @opensea @j1mmyeth @paradoxx_arts @zero________one @fractilians7 @aaronhuey
The Flywheel Strategy
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle deep dive into the latest crypto meta: NFT Strategies by TokenWorks. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @token_works @cryptopunksnft @rhynotic @meebitsnfts @avastarsnft @decentraland @baybackner @fractilians7 @kimbonft @lifeofc @rogerdickerman Evolutionary Leftovers: @base @solana @cryptovoxels @bnolan
Demystifying $WIP Coin in Footy Pajamas
On this week's episode of MARS, Rizzle shares the background behind the $WIP Coin launch and discusses potential use cases, liquidity events, and more with Matthew. Q4 2025 crypto predictions + the recent announcement by Christie's regarding digital art were also discussed. NFA DYOR blah blah blah. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @toledomuseum @samspratt @cent @ekaitza_ @niftygateway @dragonateyt @itsreallysho @mcfluff @cryptovoxels @farcaster_xyz @rebaserefi @trislit @justcobuild @skunkwurkz @HenryDfrog @arthr @baybackner @supahmarbler @memeexplorers
Rizzle & Sho's Secret WIP Meetup
On this week's episode of MARS, Rizzle talks about a bunch of secret plans he and Sho have been hatching for tomorrow's (8/28) WIP Meetup. Matthew tries to get as much alpha from Rizzle as he can. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @itsreallysho @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @kompreni @museumofcrypto @tipnearn @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @dfinzer @cryptovoxels @artonblockchain @artblocks_io @ez_cbd @metageistvr @jessepollak @zora @Tyson_Fury
Bullish on the Bull
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about bull markets, general market sentiment, and hopes & dreams about Cryptovoxels. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @dragonateyt @flynnjamm @cent @coldie @cryptovoxels @tipnearn @money_alotta @0xsteady @FrankyNeedles @thebeatminer @hyperfy_io @dankvr @openvoxels @metageistvr
Are we cooking? Or just cooked?
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle try to figure out if crypto is cooking, or if it's cooked. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @farcaster_xyz @tipnearn @cent @nodefnd @cryptopunksnfts @dylanjfield @zoink @figma @AdamWeitsman @aavegotchi @brackyhq @varunsrin @itsreallysho @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @madebyoona @kompreni @zcreativemedia
Ethereum Turns 10
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about Ethereum turning 10. Tldr; the finance bros, weirdos, and artists are all somehow stuck together onchain, and that's awesome. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @ethereumfndn @vitalikbuterin @cryptokitties @zora @fx_hash_ @artblocks_io @kanemayfield @flyfrog3d @mfnkl
Onchain Jobs & Tipn
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle catch up on the last few weeks, focusing mainly on the tipnearn.com like-to-tip microtxn DeFi project that Matthew has been building together with Cameron, aka Kompreni, over on Farcaster. They unpack the full Tipn flywheel and discuss the future of native onchain jobs. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @tipnearn @happytipn @_myujii @NeuralBricolage @kompreni @xicojam @WGMeets @urben @giselflorez @fabianospeziari @itsreallysho @josiebellini @StellaCat4
One for the culture
On this week's episode of MARS (recorded two weeks ago), Rizzle kicks the show off talking about the dramatically different vibes at this year's NFT NYC before Matthew chats Tipn flywheels, onchain composability, and purple app things. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @NFT_NYC @Mastawainzz @nfcsummit @metabrookhawk @bryanbrinkman @itsreallysho @decentraland @makeanft @opensea @coldie @supahmarbler @cyberbrokers_ @madam_selkie @polymarket @livecaster_xyz @farcaster_xyz @ez_cbd @johnkarp @kanemayfield @tipnearn @money_alotta @belloneleandro @untitledxyz_ @ashconnell @comput3ai @hyperfy_io @cent @jaendotart @cultcryptoart @metageistvr @dragonateyt
MEME, MARS & Lisbon
The Matthew & Rizzle Show is back after a busy, travel-filled start to June with a special guest, Johan of meme.com and Marble Cards. This week's show focuses on the recent NFC Summit held in Lisbon. Matthew provides his view of the summit from afar before getting a couple of boots-on-the-ground takes from Rizzle and Johan, both of whom traveled to Lisbon this year.
Tipn Grow Tipn Culture
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzler dive into the metatxn meta that's been exploding on Farcaster. Matthew recounts the history of tipping on Farcaster starting with Degen until present day with mini apps like Tipn and fast copiers like Noice and dives into implications for the greater network as well where the tipn meta may evolve into. Rizzle provides a pre-NFC Summit Lisbon update on the upcoming launch for Babacci. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @nfcsummit @tipnearn @noicedotso @timedotfun @clankeronbase @farcaster_xyz @trislit @henrydfrog @solana @ethereum @base @dragonateyt @kompreni @x @elonmusk @qrcoindotfun @0fjake @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @fabielloart @paradoxx_arts @metageistvr @highlight_xyz @cent @unc_matteth
To IP or not to IP
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about the microtransaction meta heating up on Farcaster with tipnearn.com racing towards 100,000 onchain transactions, before diving into a debate around traditional and crypto approaches to IP focusing on NODE's acquisition of the CryptoPunks IP and the Babbaci project that Rizzle & Fabiano Speziari have been working on. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @tipnearn @ethereumfndn @jchaskin22 @qrcoindotfun @0FJAKE @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @refikanadol @cryptopunksnfts @atbarbaralove @yugalabs @ninachanel @larvalabs @tiffanyandco @redbeardnft @mickymalka @nodefnd @supahmarbler @trislit @tonyhererra @aavegotchi @superrare @asyncart @museumofcrypto @buildtree_io @nfcsummit @hyperfy_io @highlight_xyz @fabianospeziari @johnkarp @belloneleandro @skeenee_art @forceshidden @metageistvr @kompreni @itsreallysho @baybackner
Drifters in the Metaverse with Josie Bellini
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle are joined by the legendary crypto artist & onchain builder Josie Bellini (https://x.com/josiebellini). The trio kicks the show off by digging into all things Drifters (https://x.com/tpldrifters), Josie's new Metaverse Avatar-focused 3D collectible project that is a related follow-up to her previous ongoing on-chain project, CyberBrokers. Drifters is set to launch on Wednesday, May 14th, at 2:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) on http://tpldrifters.com. After discussing the rich and layered details that have gone into Drifters, the conversation turns into a long-time catch-up, with the trio recounting past IRL and URL adventures with a legendary cast of characters - many widely known and others, local legends. This episode will give you a healthy dose of bleeding-edge new balanced with a nostalgic look back at the origin of the metaverse. For those craving more of the latter, check out this throwback interview with Josie from 2020: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7frUyLB7lTb. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @cyberbrokers_ @josiebellini @cryptovoxels @rogerdickerman @bryanbrinkman @ethereum @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @vrchat @joydotworld @xcopyart @bananakin @osinachiart @scrillaventura @coldie @monaverse @oncyber @moneyalotta @superrare @bitcoin @base @cybourgeoisie @cartar_l @Benjythebee @brookemelissa1 @trello @frontfutur @artbasel @twobadour @metapurse @dutchtide
Crypto tipn our way to freedom
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew kicks things off talking about tipnearn.com and what the week since launching the new in-feed Tipn Like feature has been like. Rizzle then shares a sneak peek into his upcoming collaboration with Fabiano Speziari. The two take turns giving their takes on the current state of the crypto market before unpacking the latest topic du jour on crypto twitter: the crypto lifestyle. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @basefarcon2025 @tipn @alvinhsia @subsdotfun @fabianospeziari @fabielloart @kompreni @warpcast_ @EthereumDenver @farcaster_xyz @nftsmart @seedclubhq @podsdotmedia @tldr_x @brackyhq @cent @spherical_Art @itsreallysho @nfcsummit @patriziabarnato @onchainchain @hyperfy_io @atbarbaralove @buildtree_io @decentraland @memeexplorers @base @EthereumDenver @bitcoin @microsoft @apple @Steven_Ballmer @boredapeyc @josiebellini @natealexnft @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom
Dogfooding our own projects
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off reflecting on the previous week's WIP featuring OG Centian Joel Kruger. Joel touched on where the space has come since the old Cent days over 5 years ago, and the importance of keeping an eye out for those magical moments and projects that usually seem like nothing at first, but carry the potential to blossom into so much more. One of the other major lessons Joel touched on included the tendency of the old Cent crew to play a leading role in building out some of those magical projects. Matthew pulls the conversation forward to today, discussing the latest update to tipnearn.com that turns the like button on Farcaster into a tip button that delivers USDC when a user likes another post. Rizzle pitches a few product ideas in real-time, offering approaches to dogfooding the project even more. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @JoelKruger @cent @bitcoin @ethereum @base @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @x @ethereumfndn @nftsmart @whaledshark @lego_group @kompreni @qrcoindotfun @0FJAKE @WHALEMembers @ez_cbd @zora @WakaFlocka @xcopyart @robnessofficial @jack @mcuban @beaniemaxi @jarule @boredapeyc @cryptopunksnfts @tipn @volks_nft @farcade_ai @bullymeow @iamjudasjudas @solana @kanemayfield @superrare @poapxyz @EthereumDenver @nfcsummit @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom
Metaverse Monetization Musings & Purple Apps
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle reflect on last week's WIP Meetup, where Bay Backner curated a tour of DCL's Metaverse Fashion Week and mused on potential monetization approaches that may be behind this year's absolutely stacked in-world event calendar (which Bay, Kim, and their entire team are responsible for). We love you and everything you do Bay! From there, the conversation shifts to Rizzle's increasing appreciation for the explosion of mini-apps on Farcaster including a preview of a new app by Matthew & Cameron called Tipnearn.com, a simple app that lets folks tip specific tokenized projects and earn trading fees automagically. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @baybackner @decentraland @metamask @AnneZanneSilver @matchzimmerman @makeanft @roblox @nifty_island @hyperfy_io @supahmarbler @ashconnell @kompreni @trislit @henrydfrog @warpcast_ @rebaserefi @qrcoindotfun @0FJAKE @dragonateyt @conniedigital @dlrowiam @forceshidden @WakaFlocka @jarule @terrycrews @linkedin @nfcsummit @atbarbaralove @buildtree_io @jasondesimone @johnkarp @JoelKruger @cent @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @dragonatesmom
From Touching Grass To Smoking It
On this week’s episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off reminiscing about last week’s Afties with Sho. This leads to Matthew talking about his progression from touching grass over the weekend to contemplating smoking some as the markets begin to tank. The conversation takes a positive turn, however, as Matthew & Rizzle reflect on how, despite the market sell-off, crypto hasn’t broken (yet), the dorks are still building on the purple app, and the X <> FC pipeline appears to be filling back up with more users signing up to FC. Rizzle reflects on the parallels between old Cent and FC before talking about the impact AI-powered tools are having on virtual world game development. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @itsreallysho @solana @richi0118 @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @cent @github @rogerdickerman @superrare @transientlabs @mackxdav @ensembledotart @coinbase @rodeodotclub @highlight_xyz @VerseEcosystem @opensea @tezos @buildtree_io @manifoldxyz @jalilwahdat @jackbutcher @metageistvr @x @xcopyart @kompreni @forceshidden @ArweaveEco @podsdotmedia @PurplePeoplePod @dwr @base @baybackner @decentraland @supahmarbler @barbaralove @ballisticb @metabrookhawk @GregNikshumika @prtyDAO @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @foxyoga_om @cryptovoxels @josiebellini @defi_dad @j1mmyeth @ez_cbd @n0shot1 @ashconnell @hyperfy_io @josecabrerav @dragonateyt
Purple App Praise Fest
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle kick off the show by recapping OONA's appearance on last Thursday's (3/27) WIP Meetup. Next Matthew & Rizzle get into an unplanned praise fest for the purple app aka Farcaster. A recent article published in Wired covering Crypto The Game (https://warpcast.com/niftytime.eth/0x22af8ab7) and mini apps like Farcade are two examples among many more that are resulting in an explosion of reasons for folks in the crypto space to come together throughout their days on the purple app. Analytics (Dune dashboard on FC: https://dune.com/pixelhack/farcaster) reinforce this take. The Ghiblification phenomena that took over every timeline for a few days last week is discussed next. Matthew highlights the potential business opportunities that may arise at the intersection of Crypto x AI. He draws potential historical parallels using the left-field example of Hallmark's origin story (Article: https://paragraph.com/@nifty/[thursday-thoughties]-hallmark-cards) that occurred at a time when technological advances in photography, mass-printing, and global shipping all converged at once - forces that mirror what is happening with crypto, ai, and the internet. p.s. Shout out to Brookhawk for being an incredible human being and feeding Matthew's Farcade habit by sending him tickets regularly (before they were eliminated from the game lmao). Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @madebyoona @paradoxx_arts @dragonateyt @voxeliving @cryptovoxels @co1born @metageistvr @mattkaneartist @decentraland @baybackner @nfcsummit @belloneleandro @itsreallysho @solana @base @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @WIRED @tednotlasso @uniswap @cent @farcade_ai @metabrookhawk @bryanbrinkman @friendtech @GhibliUSA @dwr @hallmark
Old crypto. Slow crypto. Long Crypto
In this week's episode of MARS, hosts Matthew and Rizzle begin by discussing their most recent digital art and collectible purchases. The conversation then shifts to the unique pace of digital interaction enabled by NFTs compared to coins, noting how NFTs facilitate a slower, more deliberate engagement. Next, Rizzle comments on the noticeable scarcity of projects and individuals who have remained active in the space up to this point. Matthew follows by introducing a straightforward framework he’s been developing to classify current blockchains, frequently used projects, and active crypto communities. His categorization hinges on whether they existed pre-COVID. Although the resulting list (shared below) is concise, it embodies a persistent ethos and spirit driving the crypto space forward. This list highlights builders, creators, and communities who consistently make the most significant and intentional contributions to the crypto space. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @zora @solana @luchopoletti @CatOrRaccoon @I____felix____I @CYPHERDUDES @pepenoun @memeexplorers @fx_hash_ @BnoiitC @0xdiid @voxeliving @ripe0x @manifoldxyz @maxosirisart @artbasel @jeffgdavis @ethereumfndn @lukeweaver_eth @tezos @rodeodotclub @JoelKruger @cent @bitcoin @superrare @josiebellini @JOYdotWORLD @opensea @ensdomains @metamask @coinbase @uniswap @niftygateway @samspratt @safe @gnosischain @cryptovoxels @decentraland @TheSandboxGame @somniumspace @IPFS @pinatacloud @base @ethereum @basileus_eth @editionalapp @paypal @axieinfinity @cryptopunksnft s@cryptokitties @poopie @doodles @dwr @farcaster_xyz @steveklbnf @warpcast_ @atbarbaralove @cultcryptoart @baybackner @madebyoona @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom Pre-COVID Chains, Projects, & Communities/Mafias active in 2025: ****Chains Ethereum BTC & Tezos (only because of art) ****Projects SR NG (via v1) OS ENS IPFS Pinata MetaMask CBWallet (via cipher) Uniswap Safe (via gnosis) CV DCL ****Communities Early crypto artist mafia (incl. SR + KO + Josie + JOY) The WIP Editional/Cent mafia 0x mafia CB mafia CK mafia Punks Rare Pepe Axie
Leading majestic zora horses to the purple water cooler
On this week's episode of MARS (uploaded 5 days late ><), Matthew & Rizzle kick the show off by diving deep into the new Zora Coin update. Matthew delivers a critical review from a digital art perspective focusing on Zora founder Jacob's re-mint of his majestic horse, which was originally released as an NFT on Zora last year. Check out Matthew's cast here: https://warpcast.com/niftytime.eth/0xaf6a6fd2 for more details and Jacob's majestic horse coin here: https://zora.co/coin/base:0xf1fc9580784335b2613c1392a530c1aa2a69ba3d?referrer=0x3a5df03dd1a001d7055284c2c2c147cbbc78d142. After that, Matthew and Rizzle talk about the explosion of engaging frames on the purple app, Warpcast, shouting out Yo! and Farcade frames, amongst others, and their effects on making the WC app more engaging. Before wrapping things up Matthew talks a bit about the divide he's noticed between users who onboarded into crypto on L2s like Base vs folks with more experience on Ethereum mainnet and what that may portend for the future of the crypto ecosystem. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @zora @js_horne @ripe0x @warpcast_ @cryptovoxels @steveklbnf @BronxZoo @farcaster_xyz @0xsplits @ez_cbd @dragonateyt @farcade_ai @thephilo_sopher @MarchMadnessMBB @metamask @djlethalskillz @metabrookhawk @cburniske @base @cryptopunksnfts @solana @ethereum @luchopoletti @CatOrRaccoon @I____felix____I @dankvr @buildtree_io @belloneleandro @dragonatesmom @paradoxx_arts
Post-ETHDenver Pulse Check
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off with a look back at ETHDenver last week. Rizzle shares his boots on the ground takes before Matthew catches Rizzle up on some of the happenings over the previous week, centering on the recent announcements by SuperRare that they are striking a strong partnership with Transient Labs and Transient Labs' acquihire of the Ensemble project followed by Matthew's spicy but informed take on Zora and their pivot to media coins. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @EthereumDenver @artbasel @metaverserick @cheddarqueso3d @irb0gie @3planetstudio @binx3ps @realdonaldtrump @toxsam @superrare @transientlabs @TheDruid_ @RogerDickerman @mackxdav @ensembledotart @bryanbrinkman @decentraland @kimbonft @Mastawainzz @aavegotchi @cryptovoxels @bnolan @LuchoPoletti @buildtree_io @josiebellini @coldie @zora @optimism @songadaymann @0xdesigner @ripe0x @mattkaneartist @karatecombat @chaunceyostjohn @itsreallysho @voxeliving @HyperWorldHost @HPrivakos @hyperfy_io
Sh*tcoin Swan Song?
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about Rizzle heading over to ETH Denver next week (if you're going make sure to hit Rizzle up). Additional topics discussed include the latest installment of the Solana Shitshow, the cryptoart oasis that has emerged on Tezos in places like OBJKT/TEIA, and a preview of tomorrow's (2/20) WIP Meetup featuring Metaverse Rick, a Hyperfy wizard, and the 105 Collective comprised of Stina Jones, Ocular Delusion, Urben, and Unreal City Art. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @stina_jones @105collective @metaverserick @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @baybackner @decentraland @bnolan @cryptovoxel s@voxeliving @cryptotonyaz @luchopoletti @ethereumdenver @base @solana @rogerdickerman @tezos @objktcom @TeiaArt @opensea @dfinzer @oculardelusion @urben
Green Shoots on the Purple App Amidst Crypto Craziness
On last week's episode of MARS (originally recorded Feb. 12, 2025), Matthew & Rizzle confirmed the crypto space is still in a bi-polar state of craziness. While a large portion of the space has chosen to stay in the soul-crushing high-frequency trading casino that is shitcoins, there is an infectious spirit of building spreading throughout the purple app. The Warpcast Wallet beta is out in the wild, Bracket is gearing up for March Madness after a successful airdrop end to the NFL Season, $350M in dry powder is just chilling in FID-associated wallets, Farcade is proving to be an addicting min-app for quick simple game sessions, and Rebase.Finance is one of the most powerful yet simple DeFi primitives in the space. Opensea customer support even caught a shout-out. p.s. Apologies for the late post; Matthew got hit with a snowstorm that threw off recording times. We'll be back Wednesday with a new episode. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @samspratt @warpcast_ @rainbowdotme @metamask @bracket_fi @nfl @rebaserefi @podsdotmedia @base @dwr @ethereum @solana @bluesky @farcade_ai @polymarket @toxsam @opensea @dfinzer @luchopoletti @buildtree_io @niftygateway @knownorigin_io @makersplace @superrare @rarible @skeenee_art @baybackner @decentraland @ashconnell @hyperfy_io @artacleio @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @forceshidden @cryptovoxels @KimboNFT @itsreallyshow @MuseumofCrypto @metaverserick @voxvienne
Playing the crypto waiting game
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about how weird the crypto space currently feels. Things are happening on chains like Solana and Ronin and Ethereum to be sure, but there is an ineffable feeling of weirdness. Like everyone is just waiting for something to happen. A calmness before a rager of a summer, perhaps? Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @toxsam @solana @ethereum @magiceden @0xpolygon @phantom @rainbowdotme @bitcoin @metabrookhawk @ronin_network @0xpeterpan @1kxnetwork @jihoz_axie @samspratt @TheMonumentGame @farcaster_xyz @warpcast_ @coinbase @merklehq @rebaserefi @chejazi @bluesky @cent @opensea @aavegotchi @uniswap
