Bonsai on fire: Carlos in Los Fomos
We summoned Carlos’s unfiltered takes by setting his mocktail on fire: cringey club rejections, cursed bonsai trees, black market picks and falling on stage at EthCC. We talk Lens vs. Farcaster, bot relationships and the digital forest we’re all supposedly lost in. This definitely wasn't recorded before noon 🌶️ Join Los Fomos on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and X: https://x.com/LosFomos Become a producer of the show to support Los Fomos and subscribe on Hypersub: https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg
Matcha, robot boyfriends and guests I’d never re-invite: Blake in Los Fomos
Blake is the founder and host of Contextpod w. Boys Club, an onchain creator, investor and art historian. Do you think there are any guests she wouldn't re-invite to her show?? 🌶️ Become a producer of the show to support Los Fomos: subscribe on Hypersub: https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg Join Los Fomos on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and X: https://x.com/LosFomos
Courtside Crypto Episode 3: Build Your Tomorrow with Moonwell
In this episode, Tristan sits down with Luke Youngblood from Moonwell to dive into their mission of bringing the world onchain with powerful financial tools designed for everyone. From Moonwell's new VISA debit card to virtual bank accounts, Luke explains how Moonwell is simplifying onchain finance and empowering people across the globe to take control of their financial futures. 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Who is Luke Youngblood 03:30 - Moonwell Mission and Vision 06:40 - Virtual Bank Accounts 10:54 - The Power of Stablecoin Payments 18:45 - TradFi vs. DeFi 21:00 - Saving in Moonwell Vaults 25:00 - Doing More with Moonwell 29:00 - From Memes to Onchain Finance 34:15 - Lending Made Simple 36:45 - What’s Next for Moonwell 38:42 - Starting Your Crypto Journey 📲 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for updates on future episodes!
Metaverse, Digital Land & the Future of Ownership | Sébastien Borget (Sandbox)
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 1 of The Good News Is… We’re kicking off the season with a visionary guest: Sébastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox, and President of the Blockchain Game Alliance. In this episode, host Rachel Wilkins explores how digital ownership, virtual spaces, and decentralized economies are transforming the way we create, connect, and build. 🔥 What You'll Learn: The future of the metaverse and digital land ownership How The Sandbox empowers creators and communities Why decentralized identity and ownership matter What’s next for Web3 culture and commerce 👤 About Sébastien Borget: Sébastien is a pioneer in the Web3 space and a driving force behind The Sandbox—a decentralized metaverse platform where users can create, own, and monetize virtual experiences. He also leads the Blockchain Game Alliance, advocating for the adoption of blockchain in the gaming industry. 🔗 Learn more about The Sandbox: https://www.sandbox.game/ 🐦 Follow Sébastien on Twitter: / borgetsebastien ✨ Follow The Good News Is… 🌐 Website: https://goodnewsstudio.io 🐦 Rachel on Twitter: / rachelwilkinsb 📸 Instagram: / goodnewsstudios This is The Good News Is…the future, told by the optimists building it.
Forsaking Industrialism with Conrad Bastable (Hyperlegible 006)
In this timely conversation, Conrad Bastable joins Packy to break down his epic essay Forsaking Industrialism and explore why the West has abandoned manufacturing while China built a world-beating industrial platform over decades. Read it here for the full experience: Forsaking Industrialism Conrad has been planning this essay for months, and he couldn't have dropped it at a better time. It's a comprehensive look at what China got right and what real reindustrialization would mean. We dive into how EU regulations inadvertently benefited Chinese manufacturing, why tariffs alone can't solve America's industrial challenges, and what it would take to rebuild America's manufacturing capabilities.Conrad explains the concept of "platform economies" that China has mastered, why capital markets naturally push against long-term industrial investments, and the uncomfortable trade-offs between principles and prosperity that nations must navigate.From electric dirt bikes to BMW's battery dilemma, this wide-ranging discussion offers a fresh perspective on the most urgent debate in America.Conrad's reading recommendations: - Alexander Hamilton's Report on ManufacturesConrad's other essays: - Full Stack of Society - Escalation Theory - Monetization & MonopoliesSponsored by Readwise - Visit readwise.io/hyperlegible for a free trial and get all Hyperlegible articles automatically added to your account.Big thanks to Jim Portela for editing!
Skittle Factory Dementia Monkey Titty Monetization with Parakeet (Hyperlegible 005)
Pseudonymous writer Parakeet joins me to discuss her viral essay "Skittle Factory Dementia Monkey Titty Monetization." I first heard about Parakeet a couple weeks ago when I saw half of my Twitter feed and half of my Substack Notes feed sharing her essay, including a bunch of people I wouldn't expect to share an essay with "Monkey Titty" in the title. I read it immediately, and saw why. Parakeet describes universally applicable ideas with the color turned up to 11 so they stick. We explore the "dementia personality" - how our core thought loops shape who we are and might one day define us. Parakeet shares insights from working at a dementia facility, explains her Skittle Factory metaphor for personality (and researching Skittle Factories), and reveals her unconventional productivity hack that's transformed her writing output. We talk about her writing process, gifs, why more people should read George Orwell's Politics and the English Language, and what she learned from her once-half-paralyzed dance teacher. Plus, hear the bizarre true story behind the "Monkey Titty" portion of the essay title and why Parakeet believes everyone should re-read Atlas Shrugged as an adult.Key moments:(5:35) Origins of the dementia personality concept(10:30) Can we change our core mental loops? (15:18) Skittle Factory Mass Extinction Events(21:50) Rewiring your brain through Luigi Jazz(30:05) Why this essay got shared by so many smart people(31:50) Using gifs(40:31) Parakeet's productivity hackReading Recs from Parakeet:Parakeet: YOUR EYES ARE LEAKING CORPORATE CUM™Parakeet: ALGORITHMIC GROOMING OF YOUR INNER CHILD™George Orwell: Politics and the English LanguageAyn Rand: Atlas ShruggedHyperlegible is sponsored by my friends at Readwise, who build software that helps you get the most out of your reading. If you want to give it a try, go to readwise.io/hyperlegible where you start a free trial and get all the articles discussed here on Hyperlegible automatically added to your account. Thanks to Jim Portela for editing and getting the parakeet animation to work!
#8 - The Theory of Everything in TON - Getting Started with Programming on TON
In this episode, we explored the theoretical foundations and practical steps for programming within the TON ecosystem. We discussed TON's architecture, tools, and frameworks, providing developers with the knowledge needed to begin building applications on The Open Network. This session offered valuable insights and guidance for both beginners and experienced developers.
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AI Agent Marketplaces: The New Tech Gold Rush
In this episode of Unlocking the Future, we dive into the booming world of AI agent marketplaces—and why everyone’s scrambling to build, buy, or back one. From early winners and wild use cases to the big questions around trust and decentralisation, we unpack what’s next for agents in the age of autonomy. Prefer reading? Dive into all the links and resources here: Explore all our social links on our website: https://link3.to/trustmebroshow Dive in and connect with us!
Blondie - Founding White Walls and being a true art patron
In the 14th episode of Season five, we are joined by wonderful friend Blondie. Blondie is a rockstar collector and co-founder of White Walls, the best way to display digital art in your home with screens you already own. We dive into Blondie’s background, how she fell into the cryptoart rabbithole, all things White Walls, being a true art patron, love of divorced dad rock, and so much more.We're excited to announce that the rest of Season Five is now powered by Towns! Built on Base and running on River, Towns is a decentralized and permissionless group chat app that allows anyone to create & own digital town squares on their own rules. Available on web and iOS with full end-to-end encryption, users can join or create feature-rich Towns with native on-chain gating, paid memberships and more with tons of exciting features & rewards coming soon. We'll also be doing a little collabing with our friends at SHILLR in a joint Town for our communities so make sure to tap in to get access to some Towns exclusive giveaways, rewards and more. Head to https://www.towns.com/ for more.02:27 Introduction10:37 How did Blondie fall into the cryptoart rabbithole?13:47 Blondie’s love of art23:07 Minting a Moonbird, thoughts on the current state and history of PFPs, and other ridiculous NFT related things53:17 Finding new art to collect01:05:57 Why White Walls?01:12:57 Diewiththemostcreedconcerts01:19:36 The Skulls of Luci & The Masquerade01:39:25 The role of auction houses in the digital art ecosystem01:47:57 Thoughts on art marketplaces, brokers, speculators and patrons02:05:57 Closing thoughts More Blondie:X: https://x.com/Blondie23LMDWhite Walls: https://www.whitewalls.art/More TownsLink to join our town with Shillr and WDAL - https://app.towns.com/t/0x7ce9312cf40ce89426e8262de3f6701b0e27d822/channels/207ce9312cf40ce89426e8262de3f6701b0e27d8220000000000000000000000/ X: https://x.com/townsxyz More AndyX: https://x.com/andy8052More DeezeX: https://x.com/DeeZe More WDALX: https://x.com/wedoalittlepodDiscord: https://discord.gg/6JSDYgBBuBMore Shillr:X: https://x.com/shillrxyzPodcasts: https://shillr.buzzsprout.com/ More h0m3w0rk (creators of our theme song) X: / homeworknft Production by WeeshX: / __weesh__ As always, this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Andy, Deeze, and guests may be invested in companies or tokens talked about on this podcast.
Coldie on Filthy Fiat and the Art of Decay
In today’s episode, we talk with Coldie about Filthy Fiat, his art project using decayed cash to explore value and impermanence. We also get into crypto scams, cross-chain storytelling, blending physical and digital art, and how he’s experimenting with AI while keeping his creative voice intact.
Shorts | Jacob: The Evolution of Open Editions
Jacob, Co-Founder of Zora, joined Season 7 and spoke about the evolution of open editions.
Episode 9: Solving Digital Identity & Mobilising Crypto for Good with Noak Lindqvist
Episode Description In this episode, Marvyn Paul chats with Noak Lindqvist, a Swedish-born consultant turned tech entrepreneur now based in Toronto. Noak shares his journey from corporate consulting to becoming a passionate advocate for blockchain technology and regenerative economics. His work focuses on solving critical Web3 friction points, particularly through Cubid - a protocol that addresses the challenge of proving unique human identity online (proof of personhood), which is essential for preventing manipulation in voting systems and enabling fair distribution of resources. Noak also discusses T-Coin (Toronto Coin), a local cryptocurrency designed to fund charities. The conversation covers universal basic income, the challenges of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and how blockchain technology can create positive social impact. This episode is essential for anyone curious about how crypto and blockchain technologies fit into everyday life and their potential to address societal challenges. Noak’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noak-lindqvist/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@newinternetpod Twitter - https://x.com/newinternetpodY outube - https://www.youtube.com/@newinternetpodcast Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/newinternetpod.bsky.social Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/NewInternetPod Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render Guest: Noak Lindqvist, former Accenture consultant (25+ years of experience), now a tech entrepreneur in the blockchain spaceIntroduction: Noak's focus is on solving proof of personhood challenges through Cubid and creating accessible DAO tools via ChainCrew. He also leads Green Pill Toronto, has an important role in Toronto DAO, and organizes east-side crypto meet-ups Background: Originally from Sweden, moved to Canada in 2008, transitioned from corporate consulting to blockchain entrepreneurship Key Topics Discussed: - The distinction between blockchain and cryptocurrency - What makes a successful DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) - Universal Basic Income (UBI) implementations in crypto - The problem of Sybil attacks (multiple accounts) in online identity - T-Coin - a local cryptocurrency pegged to transit ticket value - Cubid - a multi-dimensional identity solution for proving humanity online - Regenerative economics and crypto for social goodNoak’s Current Initiatives: - Toronto DAO https://x.com/dao_toronto - Chain Crew https://chaincrew.xyz/ (platform for creating DAOs) - Cubid https://linktr.ee/cubidprotocol (proof of personhood protocol) - T-Coin https://www.tcoin.me/ (Toronto Coin) - Green Pill Toronto https://greenpill.to/ - Various regenerative finance projects Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction to Noak Lindqvist 00:07:00 - Background and move from Sweden to Canada 00:12:00 - Life before crypto and first crypto exposure 00:15:00 - What is money? Bitcoin vs. digital currency 00:21:00 - What crypto has proven it can do well 00:25:00 - Introduction to DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) 00:31:00 - What makes a successful DAO 00:34:00 - Toronto DAO and membership verification 00:38:00 - Improving crypto user experience 00:42:00 - Universal Basic Income (UBI) and regenerative economics 00:47:00 - The Sybil attack problem - proving humanity online 00:54:00 - Overcoming crypto's negative baggage 00:58:00 - Measuring success in regenerative initiatives 01:02:00 - Green Pill Network and regen projects 01:07:00 - Introduction to T-Coin (Toronto Coin) 01:14:00 - Communicating T-Coin's value proposition 01:18:00 - Cubid: solving the proof of personhood problem 01:27:00 - Privacy-preserving identity verification 01:31:00 - Cubid development roadmap and team 01:36:00 - Closing thoughts and where to find Noak online Projects Mentioned Green Pill Network Gitcoin MetaFund.We Sacred Protocol GoodDollar Bright ID Circles Idena protocol World Coin Bitcoin Bay
Building Alone on Farcaster: High Risk, Big Vision
What happens when fintech meets Web3? In this episode, Kris Gligoroski sits down with Sinaver, the founder of PayFlow, to explore how onchain social payments are evolving—especially on platforms like Farcaster. From how he got started to the key differences between building on Lens vs. Farcaster, Sinaver shares honest lessons from the trenches of being a solo founder in a fast-moving ecosystem. We cover how the idea for PayFlow came to life, what it's like building with minimal resources, and the future of decentralized social payments. 00:00 – Intro: Meet Sinaver, founder of PayFlow 00:24 – What’s happening in onchain social payments today 01:33 – How Sinaver discovered Farcaster (through a hackathon!) 02:30 – Why Farcaster initially stood out from other platforms 03:40 – Inspiration from Monobank & the birth of PayFlow 05:15 – Early experiments in social payments 06:00 – Why frames changed the game 06:28 – Realizing the limits of multi-platform building 07:08 – Why Sinaver focused fully on Farcaster 08:15 – Advice for new builders: where to start and what to avoid 09:11 – Picking the right product strategy 10:45 – Understanding Farcaster’s roadmap & how not to get replaced 12:00 – Why being “second best” still works with good distribution 13:05 – Infra vs. consumer apps: what’s the smarter play? 🔗 Connect with Sinaver / PayFlow Website: https://payflow.me/ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/sinaver.eth 🔗 Connect with Kris Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: /thekrispartner 📬 For sponsorships and collaborations: Email: pod@optimism.show DISCLAIMER This episode does not constitute financial advice. DAOs, Web3 tools, and token-based systems carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).
Can Blocking the Sun Save the Planet? Andrew Song on Building Make Sunsets (Ep. 14)
Join us for this eye-opening episode of Out of Office, where we sit down with Andrew Song, co-founder of Make Sunsets, to discuss a radical approach to climate change: solar geoengineering. Andrew explains how releasing reflective aerosols into the stratosphere—something volcanoes do naturally—may help cool the planet, buying time for other sustainability efforts to catch up. We also dive into regulatory roadblocks, the role of public perception, and what it’s like to scale a startup focused on reversing global warming.Sponsored by Noots — Enjoy 25% off your order! https://sendnoots.com/discount/OUTOFOFFICEPODFollow Andrew Song: https://x.com/asong408Learn more about Make Sunsets: https://makesunsets.comChapters:00:00 Introduction to Make Sunsets03:23 The Science Behind Solar Geoengineering06:46 Comparing Solutions: Stratospheric Aerosol Injection vs. Carbon Capture10:26 Market Landscape and Competition13:56 Customer Demographics and Engagement17:17 Funding and Business Model21:00 Regulatory Landscape and Challenges24:21 Public Perception and Education28:10 Operational Mechanics of Balloon Deployments31:30 Future Outlook and Mission-driven Goals34:48 Navigating Financial Sustainability37:22 Evaluating Climate Solutions39:13 The Reality of Recycling41:46 Innovating for a Sustainable Future45:16 Personal Journey to Climate Action48:51 Future Aspirations and Opportunities54:24 Building a Climate-Conscious CommunitySubscribe and listen to new episodes of Out of Office:X (Twitter)SpotifyAppleYouTubeDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share—help us spread the word and keep the conversation going!
Can a Digital Pet Save Hardware? Daniel Kuntz on Building The Little Guy (Ep.15)
Join us for an imaginative and deeply thoughtful episode of Out of Office as Kartik Sathappan and Jack Dwyer sit down with Daniel Kuntz — founder of Creature Co. and the mind behind The Little Guy, a wearable digital pet that blends nostalgic design, emotional tech, and low-level engineering into a new kind of companion.Daniel walks us through how a viral demo turned into a funded startup, how Fred Again ended up using his music plugin, and why he's rejecting the software subscription model in favor of playful, expressive hardware. We also dive into his artistic inspirations (like vintage Sony gadgets and absurd watches), the philosophy of meaningful design, and whether generative AI can ever create something with soul. 🦴 Meet The Little Guy 🎹 Try Daniel’s music plugins 𝕏 Follow Daniel 𝕏 Follow Kartik 𝕏 Follow Jack 🎧 Follow Out of OfficeSponsored by Noots — Enjoy 25% off your orderChapters: 00:00 Intro to The Little Guy and Creature Co 03:00 Rethinking Tamagotchi: A Digital Pet for Adults 06:05 Prototyping, Dev Kits, and Early Community Feedback 08:52 Raising $1.2M and the Vision for a Hardware Company 12:06 Business Model, Software Tools, and Artistic Intent 14:55 Daniel’s Journey: Music Apps to Wearable Companions 21:03 Design Philosophy: Playful UIs and Hardware Aesthetics 28:09 Apple, iDog, and the Lost Era of Beautiful Tech 34:28 From Demo to Funding: Going All-In on Hardware 40:23 Can We Have Nice Things Again? 55:11 Generative AI, Creativity, and the Future of Art
Why CoinFund Believes There’s Still a Strong Bull Case for Bitcoin and Crypto
Tariffs were back on the table, and then they weren’t. Last week, the Trump administration stunned markets with an announcement of sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% blanket rate and a 125% tariff on Chinese imports. But within days, most of those tariffs were put on a 90-day pause. The result? A rollercoaster in equities, credit, and crypto… and plenty of questions about what’s really next. Seth Ginns, managing partner at CoinFund, is watching all of this closely. He says the data is flashing stress, but underneath, something else is building. In this episode, Seth breaks down: Why tariffs hit crypto harder than most investors expected The metrics that could signal the next macro moves and their impact on digital assets Why he’s still cautiously bullish, even amid volatility Whether an altcoin season is coming Why Bitcoin’s safe haven narrative might finally be tested Why the Trump administration’s policies, despite the turbulence, boost crypto
#6 - Open Discussion: Q&A on Opportunities in Crypto Airdrops
In this episode, we had an insightful discussion on the opportunities available in the world of crypto airdrops. We answered listener questions, explored strategies for staying ahead, and shared tips on how to maximize the benefits of participating in these airdrops. Whether you’re a seasoned crypto enthusiast or just starting out, this episode provided valuable insights into how to navigate and capitalize on the latest trends in the airdrop space.
PMFers with Martin Koeppelmann
In this episode of PMFers, we’re joined by Martin Köppelmann—co-founder of Gnosis and one of the most consistent voices in the Ethereum space since the early days. From hacking on Bitcoin prediction markets in 2013 to helping launch Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe), CowSwap, Circles, and Gnosis Pay, Martin has been quietly shipping some of the most important infrastructure in crypto—often before the world was ready for it.
Is DeSci the biggest scientific shift since the internet with Andrew Hemingway
I sit down with Andrew Hemingway, founder of the DeSci Alliance, to explore how is Web3 transforming science funding, data sharing, and collaboration. We cover the narrative issue DeSci has, how DeSci can grow by onboarding citizen scientists from Reddit, what are the low-hanging fruit: data, privacy, and funding, and much more. Andrew worked with Tron & Avalanche and now is on a mission to build the connective tissue of decentralized science through the DeSci Alliance. COLLECT THIS EPISODE and join the scientific revolution!
