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

Shorts | Jacob: The Evolution of Open Editions

Jacob, Co-Founder of Zora, joined Season 7 and spoke about the evolution of open editions.

"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!

Context S4: Navigating the Future of Virtual Worlds w/ Bay Backer, Head Producer @ Decentraland

Blake speaks with Bay Backner about all things Decentraland (she's the head producer there)! This is a must listen to learn all of its ins and outs…from LAND vs. MANA to how the DAO operates vs. the foundation. Bay is the real deal, she started as an artist creating in Decentraland with support from the DAO and now she works for the foundation as the head producer…so she’s seen all sides. Bay and Blake dive into the dynamics of virtual worlds, what makes Decentraland so unique, how it’s a super friendly place for creators and ofcourse, they talk digital fashion and Metaverse Fashion Week, happening April 9-12 (Bay also drops some exclusive alpha about what to expect!). This is such an inspiring convo that will help you understand the future of virtual worlds and why Decentraland is at the forefront. Bay: https://x.com/BayBackner Metaverse Fashion Week: https://mvfw.org/?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=bay Decentraland: https://decentraland.org/?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=bay Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/

Jason (betashop.eth) on Moxie AI Onchain Assistant and Tokenized App Store

Jason (betashop.eth) on Moxie AI Onchain Assistant and Tokenized App Store In this episode of Chris Just a Pod we talk with Jason (betashop.eth) on Moxie AI Onchain Assistant and Tokenized App Store from Moxie one of the hottest OG projects on Base and incubated from the Farcaster ecosystem I was really excited for this episode as Jason is one of the OG founders and buidlers I really admire that continues to buidl through bull and bear! We touch on many things including: - The next evolution of AI and Agentic Economy - "Moxieverse" and Reinvinting the app store - Future of onchain creator economy - Multi billion $$ Skills Marketplace Opportunity - Betting on future skills and tokenized apps Connect with Jason: Twitter: https://x.com/betashop Twitter: https://x.com/moxie_xyz Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/betashop.eth Web: https://moxie.xyz/ Connect with Chris: Orb Club: https://orb.club/c/chriscomrie Twitter: https://x.com/Christafarious Lens: @chriscomrie Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chriscomrie

The Tales of Web3 S3 with Zeneca (Episode 035)

Welcome to THE TALES OF WEB3 - Season Three! In this new season, we will continue to go behind the scenes with the most epic builders, exploring their mindsets, past decisions, what they've learned on the road, and the journeys that shaped who they are today. For the thirteenth episode of Season Three, we are excited to welcome Zeneca, Founder of ZenAcademy to the podcast. Study Zeneca, study ZenAcademy!

How to Break Through the Noise: Get More Views, Engagement & Reach

This is a recording from "The Secrets to Content Discoverability and Virality" panel that was hosted at Onchain Creator Summit, presented by CryptoSapiens with support from Unlock Protocol, Own The Doge, The Creators during ETHDenver 2025 This panel brings leaders from the web3 space to provide insight for creators looking provide visibility and engagement for their content using Web3 tools. Speakers include: - Russ: CVO, Proof of Vibes - Naomi Metzger: Professional Athlete - Smoke: CEO, Own the Doge - Chris Eberle: CEO, SparkHouse The discussion focused on virality onchain, content creation, and the power of decentralized platforms in building creator-driven communities. Key Takeaways: Creating Viral Content Onchain— - Make content that is worth collecting, treating collectors as early supporters of a creator’s journey. Memes, Virality, and Community Activation— - Memes must be viral to remain relevant and that community-driven storytelling fuels their longevity. Lessons from Traditional Social Media— - Virality principles haven't changed—authenticity, consistency, and audience engagement remain key. - The difference now is creator-owned audiences in Web3, reducing platform dependency and increasing content portability. Cross-Promotion & Audience Engagement— - Adapt content per platform: - Farcaster → personal & community-driven - Instagram → personality-focused - Engage by replying to comments; make the audience feel valued. Collaboration & Growth Strategies— - Engage in deep networking and partnerships to drive virality. - Community-driven amplification (e.g., Farcaster, Base, Clanker) helps creators scale organically. Advice for New Creators— - Don’t fear cringe. Virality often comes from persistence. - Web2 creators are in demand—brands need content, so reaching out can open opportunities. - Consistency isn’t just about posting daily—it's about maintaining a recognizable style and personality. Underrated Niches in Onchain Content— - Comedy is underrepresented but could be a strong onboarding tool. - Innovative storytelling formats (e.g., meme-driven narratives) have untapped potential. Final Thoughts— - Keep building. Even if engagement is low initially, one person can change everything. - Own your content, own your audience. Web3 enables true creative independence. The panel ended with a call to action: embrace Web3, experiment, and collaborate to push the boundaries of onchain creativity.

"Take It To The BANKR" with TN100X & BANKR Founder 0xDeployer | ZEROPOD S2 E13

Welcome back, fearless Ethereum enjoyooors to another episode of ZEROPOD. And this episode is a special one because it is actually the very first podcast appearance by the elusive figure known only as 0xDeployer aka Big Daddy Ham, the creator of so many things but most recently the breakout success Bankr, an in-feed ai agent that can trade for you using natural language on X and Farcaster. Hosts Toady Hawk and JackWyldes dig in with Deployer to hear about his childhood, his crypto journey and the exhaustive lineage of all his projects leading up to Bankr, including The LP, TN100X, Hamchain and more. We learn that he taught himself to code from a book at Barnes & Noble, we hear about how he first bought Ethereum at $80 (and sold it at $90), and we get some exclusive alpha like the fact that he has a secret Bankr cofounder and fancies himself a glamper. All this and more, we hope you enjoy! If you do enjoy our content, please Like, Comment and Subscribe to help us reach more people on this app. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - The $DRB Story 2:16 - Welcome to ZEROPOD! – Special guest 0xDeployer joins the show 2:50 - First Podcast Appearance 4:06 - The Challenges of Anonymity 6:01 - Early Tech Influences – Super Nintendo, Zelda, and the 90s tech era 8:52 - Shifting Back to Quality Content – Decentralization vs. algorithmic extremes 11:42 - The Rise of AI & Misinformation – A scary but fascinating future 14:00 - Childhood Coding Journey – From Geocities to Onchain 19:18 - Learning to Code the Hard Way – A failed interview and a book from Barnes & Noble 21:16 - Falling Down the Crypto Rabbit Hole – CryptoKitties and digital ownership 24:57 - Decentralization Matters – Why blockchain beats traditional systems 31:12 - Discovering Farcaster – A decentralized social network for builders 36:04 - Onchain Tipping & Ham Token 42:02 - "The LP" Mechanic & Experimental Tokenomics 50:18 - The Ham Cult & Building a Loyal Community 53:35 - Banker’s Origin Story – The AI trading agent that took over 57:51 - How Banker Coin Was Born – A chaotic, unexpected launch 1:04:26 - The Evolution of Crypto Twitter – Real builders vs. max extraction 1:06:37 - Why Focus on X (Twitter)? – Scaling beyond Farcaster 1:08:54 - Debt Relief Bot 1:10:32 - How Bankr Became the First Clanker Deployment Method on X 1:12:45 - The Power of Viral Narratives 1:15:27 - Bankr’s Future Roadmap 1:18:14 - Introducing the Bankr Club 1:21:05 - Thoughts on AI’s Role in Ochain Space 1:24:40 - Outro --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk and JackWyldes, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk and JackWyldes. 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!

Making your home a castle with Ben Corbier

Joining "Bet on Yourself" this week is Ben Corbier, a real estate broker for Engel & Völkers. Ben shares his professional journey with Fred and Derek, from studying architecture, to becoming a real estate franchise owner, to breaking glass ceilings within his industry. Ben shares how he fought hard to get to where he is as a branch owner for his luxury real estate company, and talks through his personal experience with discrimination and nepotism. In Ben’s own words, “the more you know, the more you can teach”. Based on his passion for professional development, Ben dives into his digital learning platform “RMBA” (Real Estate Mastery of Business Advancement). The goal is to share knowledge beyond his team for those interested in entering real estate or levelling up their skills. Ben’s belief is that working alongside people who are continually improving their skills and sharing their knowledge ultimately serves a team, as it reflects well on a business. Fred and Derek discuss revisiting RMBA’s business model with free content and larger in-person sessions, distribution through hired teachers, and further experimentation within the creative content. Naturally, Fred and Derek also revisit the conversation on confidence within this episode. “You don’t have to qualify yourself.” - Fred VanVleet

Episode 11 – Building at the Frontier with Dariya + Brandon of Layer3

Coach Coale talks with Dariya Khojasteh and Brandon Kumar, co-founders of Layer 3, about their origin story, the challenges of building in crypto, and the impact of in-person collaboration. They share the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the role of risk in growth, and why speed and adaptation matter more than perfection. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, they offer insights on co-founder dynamics, navigating crypto, and shaping identity through action—and attention. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 🚀 Building a startup is tough—especially in crypto—but offers huge rewards. 🤝 In-person collaboration strengthens teams in ways remote work can’t. 🧩 Co-founder relationships are key—finding complementary strengths matters. 🌍 Crypto’s distribution landscape is unique, requiring new growth strategies. 🎯 Risk-taking is essential, but belief in yourself shapes how you handle it. ⚡ Iteration beats perfection—getting a product out fast is crucial. 🎢 The founder journey is extreme—highs are exhilarating, lows are brutal. 🧠 Perspective is powerful—how you see a challenge changes how you navigate it. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Personal Updates 02:57 – Coaching & Team Dynamics 06:01 – The Power of In-Person Collaboration 09:06 – The Challenges of Building in Crypto 12:01 – Layer 3’s Role in Crypto & Distribution 14:57 – The Origin Story of Layer 3 (Dariya’s Perspective) 17:48 – Founders' Journey & Lessons Learned 26:18 – Taking Smart Risks in Entrepreneurship 36:01 – The Power of Perspective in Leadership 40:51 – Iteration, Growth & Startup Success 46:46 – Final Reflections & Takeaways 🎧 Follow Layer3 at layer3.xyz and on Twitter (@layer3xyz).

MUST CLANK SHOW | Ep. 4 - Who is M00NPAPI?

In this special episode of The MUST CLANK SHOW, Jack and Proxy sit down with the one and only M00nPapi—a Farcaster legend, DJ, streamer, gamer, Florida man, Clanker, AI intern, and a key player at Clanker HQ’s special teams. We dive into his journey on Farcaster, the wild days of the $Degen Era, the power of following your gut, and the importance of staying true to yourself. It’s a candid and insightful conversation between Clanker friends, full of laughs, stories, and maybe even a little onchain wisdom. Don’t miss this one—CLANK IN and join the conversation!

Ego death, pranks gone wrong & a surprise meeting with god: Euler & Dawufi in LF

Euler shares the time he sabotaged a classmate’s code, convinced someone to drop out of college, and had an intense ego death experience where he met his mom’s god. Euler and dawufi chat about startup chaos, getting muted online and the meanest things they've done. 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

Back To The Basics: Why VanEck Wants To Invest In Great Products and Founders Who Won’t Rug Us

Pranav Kanade is Portfolio Manager for Digital Assets at VanEck. In this episode, we break down why altcoins have struggled this cycle, what sets the few winners apart, and where real opportunities lie—both in crypto and public markets. We also explore how stablecoin legislation could unlock new value and what’s next for ETFs in the digital asset space. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► 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://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🔮 ⁠PYTH NETWORK⁠ | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ ⏳ HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS https://hourglass.com/ 🪄 TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES https://www.tanssi.network/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH https://meth.mantle.xyz/restake 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ 🐐 ⁠GOAT NETWORK⁠ | A BITCOIN L2 TO EARN WITH BTC & DOGE https://www.goat.network/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 📈 DEFINITIVE | THE MOST ADVANCED PLATFORM FOR ONCHAIN TRADING https://app.definitive.fi/r/DEFIDAD ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:44 - Pranav’s background and VanEck 11:43 - A day in the life as an investor 13:50 - Thoughts on Kaito and InfoFi 17:03 - What’s been different this cycle with altcoins? 19:06 - Mantle mid-roll 19:44 - Oversupply of tokens, plus lessened demand for quality projects 23:29 - Fundamentals investing and the memecoin casino can coexist 26:59 - What can we learn from alts that have done well? 29:16 - Will we have a true alt season ever again? 33:05 - Sponsor mid-roll 34:44 - What’s the lesson from the LIBRA blowup? 39:51 - Stablecoin legislation and how it’s bullish for tokens + equities 46:49 - Identifying publicly traded companies to benefit from stablecoins 48:59 - How will stablecoin growth in Web2 affect what’s built onchain? 51:20 - Do AI agents have staying power? 56:47 - How new ETFs could impact us this year 59:06 - Thoughts on ETH ETFs 1:01:28 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► VanEck website: https://www.vaneck.com/ ► VanEck on X: https://x.com/vaneck_us ► Pranav on X: https://x.com/vaneckpk ------ 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. 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.

"The Hat Stays On" with $DEGEN Founder Jacek Trocinski | ZEROPOD S2 E12

Earlier this month, Jacek Trocinski threw a huge party in Poland to mark the first anniversary of the $DEGEN project on Base, and degens from all over the world flew in to celebrate. On this episode of ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk sits down with Jacek to learn a little bit about his own personal story, as well as the many twists and turns along the road of degen’s first year, and what lies ahead for the "official unofficial" community token of the Farcaster network. Grab a hot drink and your favorite cap, because the hat stays on for this one!

The Flavour Entrepreneur with Veneise George

This week on Bet On Yourself, Fred and Derek sit down with Veneise George, founder of Yawdi’s: Jamaican-inspired marinades, mustards, pepper jellies, and more. As a busy wife and a mother of two, Veneise’s main motivation is to help families reduce time spent preparing great tasting meals that are healthy, without artificial colours or flavours. Coming from a non-for-profit background, Veneise’s measure of success for her business looks a little different; in her eyes, supporting other BIPOC entrepreneurs, specifically BIPOC women in the food industry, is how she sees Yawdi’s value in a larger community context. Inspired by Veneise’s story of giving back, Derek’s spontaneously comes up with the perfect tagline for Yawdi’s, “Created in my kitchen to serve in your kitchen.” Finally, Fred and Derek encourage Veneise to own her success beyond humility.

Theft, dating vegans and eating souls: Lambchop in LF 🍸

Lambchop is a creator and graphic designer. Find her on Farcaster and Tiktok! 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

Flaunch: The Game-Changing Platform for Devs & Investors | Up to 100% Fees to Builders! 🚀

💡 Is Flaunch the Future of Crypto Launchpads? 💡 In this podcast, we dive deep into Flaunch—a groundbreaking platform that lets developers create tokens, keep 100% of fees, and ensures contract security for investors. Unlike traditional systems where companies take all the fees (hurting both builders and token holders), Flaunch is flipping the script to create a more sustainable and fair ecosystem.🔍 Topics Covered:✅ How Flaunch empowers developers & strengthens investor confidence✅ Why current launch models hurt token prices and how Flaunch fixes it✅ What motivated the team to dedicate their time and effort to work on Flaunch✅ Why they launched on Base and the type of impact they believe their project can have for the entire crypto marketTo learn more about Flaunch:X: https://x.com/flaunchggWEB: https://flaunch.gg/To learn more about Late Night on Base:X: https://x.com/latenightonbase👀 If you're a developer, investor, or passionate about the evolution of crypto, this is a must-listen! Hit LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to stay ahead of the biggest shifts in blockchain and Web3. 🚀🔥#Flaunch #CryptoLaunchpad #Web3 #DeFi #CryptoSecurity #Base #Ethereum #Blockchain #CryptoNews

Plant-based eats with Shante Bartlett

In this episode, we get to know Shante Bartlett, the incredible creator behind Baked By Té, delicious handcrafted vegan cookies in Toronto. Shante works as a registered nurse, but would like to transition her baking business to a full-time venture. Shante shares the story of her Jamaican roots and how baking rum cakes with her mom inspired her journey to develop the perfect plant-based cookies. Fred and Derek offer Shante guidance into finding confidence as a new business owner, while also covering e-commerce platforms, marketing strategy, building a team (start with your family!), and how a business loan could take Baked By Té to the next level. Although there is a lack of representation of vegan bakers of colour in Canada, Baked By Té is breaking new ground.

Social change through financial literacy with Harprit Gill

In the second episode of Bet On Yourself, Fred and Derek meet with financial entrepreneur Harprit Gill, and listen in on her journey from social work to social change, inspired by her own path to financial independence. They dig into her passion for educating and empowering everyday people when it comes to their money and finances. Change your financial literacy, change your life.

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!

Pay it Forward with Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow

Most people use filtered water to make good cup of coffee… but in this episode, we learn how our entrepreneurial guest uses coffee to make clean water - particularly in service of remote reserves in Canada where some Indigenous communities lack proper water filtering systems. Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow, who is Ojibwe and a Band Member of Whitefish River First Nation, was frustrated that basic necessities were not being provided in his community, so he launched Birch Bark Coffee Co. with the goal of using proceeds from coffee sales to help fund clean water initiatives for First Nations people all over Canada. Community, culture, connection, and coffee are at the heart of his business. Today, he answers a few questions from Fred and Derek, gives advice for fellow entrepreneurs, and reveals the lessons he’s learned from starting and sustaining his cause-driven, pay-it-forward business.

Natural remedies and hustle mentality with Dezie and Clinton

From Granada to Canada comes a superfood like no other… sea moss. Turns out this algae, sourced responsibly from the Caribbean, is a nutrient dense, affordable, natural remedy with a variety of health benefits. Join Fred and Derek as they dive in and learn more from Dezie and Clinton, a real life couple and co-founders of Toronto-based business, The Sea Moss Guy. We’ll hear how their hustle mentality during the pandemic led them to take something they’ve used for years growing up in Caribbean households and share it with Canadian consumers. They also chat through maintaining a work-life balance at home when you live with your business partner, and the amazing support they've received from their community so far in their entrepreneurial journey. Now the question is… How do Dezie and Clinton leverage their high demand to build out a robust supply chain and grow their operation to the next level? Fred and Derek have a few thoughts on the subject, as always.

Context S4: Hacking as an Artistic Practice w/ Addie Wagenknecht

Blake interviews Addie Wagenknecht brilliant artist, whose work has been exhibited at MoMA and collected by The Whitney, she's collaborated with everyone from CERN to Chanel. Blake asks about some of her specific art works as a way to dive into ideas around hacking and reappropriating technology into non typical use cases. Addie remind us that technology is not inherently liberating and it depends so much on how we use it and who controls it. They also speak about about how to apply feminist theory and practices when engaging with crypto technology as well covering fake Balenciaga bags, make up tutorials, meme coins and art history. This pod will jolt you out of your crypto bubble and definitely inspire some new ideas. This season is brought to you by $BONSAI, who is building on the forefront of Social x AI. Their memecoin launch pad is built for both agents and humans, so go to Uniswap to get $BONSAI today. Addie’s Twitter: https://x.com/wheresaddie Blake’s Twitter: https://x.com/blakefinucane Blake’s Context Club on Orb: https://orb.club/c/context Bonsai: https://x.com/bonsaitoken404 Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/

Stop waiting with Baba Ajayi

Derek Folk and Fred VanVleet sit down with Baba Ajayi, the CEO and founder of andie.work a live information app that uses artificial intelligence to help both businesses and customers. Andie.work enables user input settings to give suggestions on which restaurants to go to - all based on user preferences. The app drives more traffic and sales to the businesses, while eliminating unnecessary wait times for customers. Born in Nigeria and raised in Toronto, Baba began his interest in business and tech at an early age by learning how to code. He always wanted to create something that would outlast himself as well as anyone can benefit from, so a few years ago came up with the idea of having chatbots and humans interact. With grit and perseverance, Baba is determined to grow and expand andie.work into a global app. Derek and Fred chat with Baba about the challenges of being one of the few black men in the tech world, the importance of Black Lives Matter, and how the pandemic created an opportunity for andie.work. The trio dives into brand awareness and the importance of always having a strong support system in both human capital and the need to invest and mentor employees.