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!
"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!
"Winning Together" with Clanker Founders Proxy and Dish | ZEROPOD S2 E8
Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD. This week, Toady Hawk is joined by JackWyldes and they have a very interesting conversation with Proxy and Dish, the two indomitable founders of the little AI agent token launcher called Clanker which has taken the Base ecosystem by storm over the past couple months. This pod is structured a little differently than most, because we actually sat down with the clankers-in-chief on two separate occasions, a couple weeks apart. In between, the guys hosted a hackathon in Boston called Clankhack, where many builders from their burgeoning ecosystem gathered to build together for a weekend, and our own Jack was fortunate enough to attend and document the whole thing (more on this soon.) In any case, we have edited these 2 conversations into a single podcast for your enjoyment, with hinge in the middle separating the pre-clankhack and post-clank-hack eras. We had a blast digging in to get the raw clanker story for you and we hope you will enjoy this conversation as much as we did. So grab a tall glass of milk and a fresh can of spinach and strap in for the Clankpod! —- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction to Clanker: What is Clanker? Deploying meme coins made simple. 2:04 - ZEROPOD Intro 3:00 - Start of Part 1: Pre-Clankhack. Personal Stories of the Founders 6:00 - The Origin of Clanker 9:04 - Building Clanker in Five Days 12:02 - Launching and Scaling Clanker 15:02 - Clanker’s Value Proposition 18:33 - A message from our sponsors 20:00 - Reminiscing about launch day 22:00 - Create the job(s) you want 24:00 - “Farcaster is an incredible network” 26:00 - Tokens as a novel bootstrapping mechanism 29:00 - Dish got kicked off of Facebook 36:00 - The speculative power of ERC-20s vs NFTs 48:00 - Start of Part 2 (Post Clankhack) 49:00 - What is Clanker, exactly? 51:00 - How does it differ from other models 54:00 - The moat is the network 57:00 - What was Clankhack? 1:00:00 - The space needs more good content 1:03:00 - How can Zero Rights Help creators 1:05:00 - Being bombarded by VC term sheets 1:08:00 - “It shouldn’t be easy to make 16 million dollars” 1:10:00 - The future of Clankhack 1:17:00 - Comparison to UX on Solana 1:19:00 - “No more L2s” 1:21:00 - “If the leader of the free world can do it, so can you.” 1:24:00 - Wen $SNOWDEN on Base? 1:33:00 - Bit of a love fest tbh 1:38:00 - Chugging canned spinach for the plot 1:40:00 - Alpha? 1:42:00 - 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! #base #onchain #clanker #ai #ethereum #tokens
#2 Hacktivismo, Commons, Criptoria y Agorachain
En este episodio, hacemos un recorrido por mi pasado hacktivista, desde los días de 15hack, hacktivistas.net, y Lorea, hasta los proyectos que marcaron una década de exploración en la tecnología y los commons digitales. Hace más de 10 años, ya estábamos construyendo redes sociales descentralizadas, sin saber que serían el germen de lo que hoy llamamos Web3. Además, hablamos sobre Criptoria, una obra que conecta la historia de la criptografía con el presente, y sobre Agorachain, un proyecto que impulsó la divulgación de Bitcoin y blockchain en sus primeros años. Este episodio está lleno de sentimiento personal, transformado en un esfuerzo colectivo. Lo dedico a mí mismo, nawashi.eth, como un reconocimiento a cómo mi trayectoria en el hacktivismo y la descentralización sigue siendo parte esencial de mi misión actual en la commonsphere.
Ep. 3 | The UAE: Food, Culture & Surprising Differences
SUBSCRIBE & WATCH MORE ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Welcome back to the #LastFlightOut podcast! In this special episode, we uncover life in the UAE! We'll dive into the intertwining relationship between food and culture, sharing our favorite local dishes and exploring what stands out in the diverse cuisines of the region. We'll also touch on what's different here compared to New York and the events that required us to adapt. Here’s what you can expect in this episode: Exploring the cuisine: We'll discuss the rich diversity of tastes in the UAE and its surrounding regions, sharing our favorite dishes while exploring the differences between various cuisines. Cultural Fusion: From Dubai to Abu Dhabi, we'll unveil how these cities blend traditional roots with a modern lifestyle, similar to the vibes of New York, London and Los Angeles. Festivals, Music, and Fashion: Get the scoop on evolving festivals, the budding music scene with global artists and the local fashion trends. Driving and Social Rules: We explore the driving customs and social norms that make everyday life special in the UAE. Beach Culture, PDA, and Navigating Cultural Nuances: We'll explore beach culture and how public displays of affection shape social norms. Join us as we unravel life in the UAE, a country that is a ground floor of opportunities for people from all walks of life. Tune in to find out why the UAE attracts so many expats from around the world on the "Last Flight Out" podcast! #podcast #shorts #bts #dubai #abudhabi #uae #nyc #expat #latino #blackpodcast #latinopodcast #expatlife #lastflightout #goodbye #flights #overseas #newepisode #podcastepisode FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/LFOpodcast TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551240810689 Linkedin ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/100010551/ Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290
"Believe in Something" with 1confirmation Founder Nick Tomaino | ZEROPOD S2 E6
What do you get when you cross a middleschool sneakerhead, a Bitcoin pizza-esque 30 million dollar engagement ring, and a knack for spotting the next big thing onchain? You get Nick Tomaino, crypto OG and founder of iconic crypto venture fund 1confirmation. On this episode of ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk digs in with Nick about working at Coinbase in the very early days, the passion for collecting that led him from copping kicks and rare books to NFTs and ERCs, and founding and running one of the most successful early investment funds in the space. Nick also talks candidly about his bull case for Degen, Farcaster and Ethereum (he thinks one of those will even one day flip Bitcoin), why Ethereum doesn’t need a Michael Saylor, and what he thinks is the best advice for new investors in the space: just believe in something. --- Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Find Something More to Believe In Nick shares advice for new traders and the importance of conviction beyond money. 1:02 – Welcome to ZEROPOD: Meet Nick Tomaino Introduction to Nick’s background as an early Coinbase employee and founder of 1confirmation. 2:02 – Nick’s Sneaker-Collecting Days How basketball and sneaker culture shaped Nick’s early passion for collecting. 3:39 – The Collector Gene: Rare Books and Americana Nick’s family history of collecting and how it influenced his love for rare books and later NFTs. 6:42 – Crypto vs. Rare Books: Liquidity and the Future of Collectibles Nick compares the illiquidity of traditional collectibles to the fluidity of NFTs. 10:21 – College Days: Economics and a Focus on Making Money Why Nick studied economics and his early ambitions to optimize for financial success. 12:42 – Learning About Venture Capital How Fred Wilson’s blog inspired Nick’s interest in venture capital and crypto. 15:16 – Joining Coinbase: Early Days of Bitcoin Adoption Nick’s journey to Coinbase in 2013, hustling his way into the company, and working on business development. 20:03 – Starting 1confirmation: Supporting Early Crypto Projects Nick explains the genesis of 1confirmation and its focus on being the first check into game-changing projects. 22:00 – Why the Name 1confirmation? The blockchain-inspired reasoning behind the fund’s name. 23:49 – Opensea and CryptoKitties: Early Investments Nick’s experience with CryptoKitties and why he believed in Opensea’s potential. 26:47 – Degen: Why Social Tipping Matters The evolution of tipping mechanisms in crypto and their role in driving adoption. 30:36 – Thoughts on Farcaster and Decentralized Social Media Nick discusses Farcaster as the best decentralized social network and its role in enabling financial opportunities. 36:39 – Farcaster Projects: Clanker, Anoncast, and More Nick evaluates recent Farcaster projects and the importance of experimentation. 40:04 – The Value of In-Feed NFT Minting Nick shares why he believes microtransactions and NFT minting are the next big things for creators. 45:08 – Ethereum’s Strength and Long-Term Potential Why Nick believes Ethereum could flip Bitcoin and the importance of innovation over narratives. 49:12 – The Importance of Skin in the Game How crypto allows more people to have ownership and take risks with real consequences. 52:03 – The Future of Farcaster: Financial Opportunities Nick’s vision for how Farcaster can thrive by giving users more ways to make money. 53:03 – What’s Exciting in 2025? Pro-Crypto Policies and Innovation Nick shares his optimism about potential regulatory changes and new product developments. 56:00 – Advice for Newcomers: Conviction and Curiosity Final advice for those new to crypto: find something to believe in beyond making money. 58:14 – Wrap-Up: Believe in Something More Closing remarks and gratitude for the conversation. -- 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!
#2 - Amine Boukouss : directeur d'investissement chez 212 Founders (CDG Invest)
C’est l'un des investisseurs marocains les plus brillants de sa génération... Amine Boukhouss est directeur d'investissement chez 212 Founders et compte une soixantaine d’opérations en capital-risque à son compteur. Dans ce podcast, Amine vous livre à vous entrepreneurs ses meilleurs conseils tirés de son expérience pour vous aider à réussir : comment bien s’entourer pour lever des fonds ? Quand aller voir un fonds d’investissement ? Mais aussi.. Quelle est sa vision pour l’écosystème tech marocain d'ici 2030 ? Qu’est-ce qu’il manque aujourd’hui pour que l'écosystème marocain se développe encore ? Je vous souhaite une très bonne écoute, Merci Amine, c’était un plaisir de t’avoir sur le podcast ! À très vite pour un nouveau podcast dans Tomorroco !
"Building a Better Internet on Base" with Aneri Amin (Product Lead at Base) | ZEROPOD S2 E5
Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, our zero copyright video podcast about enjoying Ethereum. In this episode, host Toady Hawk, from the Zero Rights Media Collective sits down with Aneri Amin, the Head of Product in charge of social, creators and onchain summer at Base. Aneri’s career journey spans from the high tech hallways of Apple and Meta to the onchain trenches of Coinbase's leading Ethereum L2 rollup. She has been a force for change, driving innovation in creator tools, decentralized social, and onchain ecosystems. In this episode, we chat about Base’s explosive first full year, its plans for 2025, and how they’re building a future where creators like me can own our content, identity, and audience. Plus, she shares some great insights into her own journey—from a curious kid asking “why” to every question to a crew chief on the construction site for what she calls “the new internet.” This was an inspiring conversation about the power of community, ownership, and innovation—so buckle up, stay based and let’s dive in! Also, if you enjoy this content and want to see more like it, please Like, leave a comment and Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. --- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Future of the Creator Economy is Onchain 00:54 Welcome to ZEROPOD 02:00 Childhood Curiosity and Governance Passion 04:00 A Lifelong Love of Reading 06:26 Education 07:00 From Public Sector to Big Tech 09:00 What Exactly Does a Product Manager Do? 11:03 Creator Challenges and Meta Days 15:00 Biggest Learnings From Time at Meta 16:30 Onchain as a New Internet for Creators 20:00 Creator Wellbeing as a New Pillar 22:00 Original Intro to Crypto, and Later Onchain-pilling via Coinbase 27:00 Goals for Onchain Summer 3 29:00 Why Did Base Find So Much Success in 2025? 30:00 Aneri Spills The Tea on What It’s Like Working With Jesse Every Day 34:00 Around the World with Base Lessons and community insights from Base’s global tour across Africa, India, and beyond. 37:00 Different Regional Onchain Needs How cultural differences shape creator priorities in various regions. 40:00 Strategies for Tackling Global Expansion of the Onchain Economy 41:00 Big Plans for 2025 Aneri hints at major Coinbase Wallet updates and what’s next for Base. 44:00 What is Aneri Most Excited About in 2025? 46:00 Aneri’s Advice for Onchain Creators 48:00 Wrapping Up --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Produced and distributed by the Zero Rights Media Collective. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #content #creators #ethereum
"Without a Trace" featuring Anoncast founder Kartik Patel aka @slokh | ZEROPOD S2 E4
When Vitalik Buterin buys a memecoin to try your consumer zk social app, you know you’re onto something. Kartik Patel (aka @slokh) joins ZEROPOD to talk about Anoncast— the ZK-powered app that lets you post anonymously and trustlessly to Farcaster and Twitter/X from a web interface at anoncast.org. From hacking RuneScape mods as a kid to pulling endless hours at OpenSea during peak NFT chaos, Kartik shares his journey, the lore behind $ANON, and why he thinks ZK privacy is the future. Along the way: why Farcaster is the Silicon Valley of crypto, how he learned ZK programming from scratch in three weeks, and how "lore-first, product-second" might just be the future of bootstrapping. Join us to learn all about the cracked dev who made it possible to speak your mind on the internet, without a trace. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - When Vitalik tries your app 01:09 - ZEROPOD Intro 01:26 - Anon, A-non, Tomato, tomahto.03:13 - Young Kartik 04:00 - Hacking game mods 05:00 - Happy in his space (software developing) 07:13 - From defi protocols to NFTs 07:33 - Joined Opensea 08:13 - Working at Opens during peak NFT bull 09:33 - Working at Manifold and then striking out on his own 10:28 - Solo hacking 11:25 - Why was he attracted to building on Farcaster 12:13 - Better Farcaster branding 13:40 - Similar problems to Ethereum 15:13 - Building Nook farcaster client 18:23 - A Kartik Primer on the ANON Lore 21:51 - Kartik wasn’t even involved in ANON until after the CTO 23:00 - How the anoncast idea came to be 24:49 - New paradigm of products coming downstream of communities 27:13 - Why he wanted to build anoncast 28:16 - Vitalik buying $ANON and trying anoncast 29:40 - How does ZK privacy work? 31:18 - Why is ZK privacy important? 32:55 - How does anoncast work? 36:00 - The future of what curation could look like on anoncast… ZK-anon reddit? 38:00 - Favourite feature shipped on anoncast so far 41:00 - Learning ZK on the go 42:00 - Best use cases for anoncast? (Alpha?) 43:30 - How can people contribute to the project? 44:00 - Best place to learn how to use anoncast? 44:44 - What is he most excited about? 47:00 - Just build, have fun and differentiate 47:30 - What is the sloth backstory 48:00 - Outro Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!
Crossing the Rubicon with Opacity
In the inaugural episode of Rubicon, hosts Hersh and Dawufi dive into cryptocurrency’s potential to solve real-world problems within the Web2 landscape. They discuss the limitations of DeFi, viewing it more as speculation than transformation, and emphasize the importance of building products that truly benefit users while challenging the dominance of big tech. The conversation covers the historical significance of "Rubicon," composability, and the need to separate identity from application layers to empower users. They explore the challenges of creating decentralized solutions, the importance of verifiable data, and how Opacity could disrupt markets by giving users control, ultimately advocating for a more equitable digital future. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - User-Centric Solutions in the Web2 Landscape 05:50 - Early Journey into Crypto and APIs 08:22 - API Manipulation and First Crypto Ventures 10:29 - Innovative Uses of APIs in Crypto 11:29 - Decentralized Solutions and Market Fit Challenges 13:23 - Tackling Decentralized Identity and Verifiable Data 18:14 - Securing Signed Data and Addressing Verifiability 21:26 - From Social Media Skeptic to Identity Pioneer 25:58 - Future of Web 3: Fundraising and Community Building 31:01 - Consumer DeFi Disrupting Intermediated Markets 33:23 - Rethinking the Future of Business 35:41 - Social Elements in Crypto Applications 40:44 - Evolution of Ideas in Web 2.0 vs. Web 3.0 43:06 - Crypto's Cambrian Explosion of Ideas Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
Understanding Crypto Easier w/James from Drift Protocol
For EP17 of Chain Reactions, we talked to James, Growth Lead at Drift Protocol, a leading perps dex and financial super app on Solana. James is a man of many talents from the land down under, with a former career in data and risk at KPMG that he then transitioned into a career in crypto through a series of incredible whiteboard videos where he breaks down complex crypto concepts into simple and easy to digest breakdowns. On the pod we talked all around James' journey to Drift, discussed alpha on what Drift is and what's coming up, and some tips for how to think through better marketing in crypto. This is a great listen for anyone looking to transition into the world of crypto, Solana fans, and marketers in general. Please enjoy!
Why Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Is Betting Big on Crypto, Stablecoins, and Prediction Markets - Ep. 754
In this episode of Unchained, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev offers a rare glimpse into the company’s strategy. How did memes like Dogecoin become one of Robinhood’s biggest assets, onboarding millions of users? What drove its decision to embrace stablecoins, staking, and a dedicated crypto wallet—and what risks do these moves carry? As Europe’s MiCA regulations set the stage for a global crypto framework, Vlad discusses how Robinhood is positioning itself for growth, the role of prediction markets, and why blockchain could dramatically lower costs for investors. He also shares personal insights from his own experiences with hyperinflation, revealing how stablecoins might safeguard wealth for millions around the world. With crypto ETFs, regulatory shifts, and a new administration looming, here’s what he thinks is next for Robinhood—and the crypto industry.
December 19, 2024: Germany, Gemini, CR Funding
Today is December 19, 2024, and here's all the news that's fit to predict: 1. SPD % of Vote in German Election? 2. Top AI Model on December 31? (Gemini is leading ChatGPT) 3. Will the first House Vote on the Continuing Resolution Funding Bill Pass? These stories are live. For updated odds, check polymarket.com.
Building Your Professional Network
Jack is the co-founder of Icebreaker.xyz, a Web3 professional network that connects exceptional individuals and enables trust, collaboration, and interoperability across multiple platforms. (00:39) Vision and goals of Icebreaker (01:49) Why focus on the Farcaster audience (03:59) The concept of a decentralized professional profile and identity verification (08:18) The hyper network: Unifying and connecting multiple platforms seamlessly (14:22) The journey of Icebreaker: From ZK advertising to building a hyper network (24:25) Balancing future vision with present-day needs in product development (25:25) Current priorities for Icebreaker: Hyper network, search functionality, and trust routes (28:31) Top use cases of Icebreaker: Verification, search, and community engagement (31:12) Lessons from building Icebreaker: Team, perseverance, and navigating startup challenges Connect with Jack: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/j4ck.eth Icebreaker: https://icbk.me/j4ck.eth Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: / thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: pod@optimism.show
December 11, 2024: Syrian Elections, Luigi's Gun, Time POTY
Today is December 11, 2024, and here's all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Will Syria hold national elections by January 31? 2. Fact check: Did Luigi Mangione use a printed gun? 3. Time 2024 Person of the Year? Plus, follow-ups on previous stories: 1. Daniel Penny found not guilty. 2. Assad's regime collapsed on December 8th. Each of the stories we cover is ongoing. Head to polymarket.com for live odds.
Robert Leshner on designing protocols, investing in talent and becoming healthy
Robert Leshner is an investor, DeFi OG, and founder of Compound Finance and Superstate
Fuel Introduces FUEL Token
Fuel introduces its FUEL token. Synthetix acquires the TLX protocol. And Superstate introduces mint and redeem features. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/606
028 - rocketship.
@cameron and @christin up from where they left off last stream, discussing metaphorical (and maybe real?) rocketships 🚀 - how to identify 🚀opportunities - how to hang on serenely (or at least without burning up on entry) 💀 - how to land safely 🪂 WATCH here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwL9rCugShI
December 10, 2024: Mangione Manifesto, Georgescu Ban, HTS Terror List
Today is December 10, 2024. This is all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Luigi Mangione manifesto released by Friday? 2. Georgescu banned from Romanian election? 3. Will the US remove HTS from terror list before March? These stories are ongoing. For live updates, head to Polymarket.com.
Productive Membership
Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of social groups and membership in the age of blockchain. Building on our previous citizen conversation, we dive deeper into the ideals of a productive membership and how communities form, adapt, and thrive over time. From on-chain interactions to the true value of belonging, we're examining what makes membership worth having in today's decentralized world.
Wayfinder: The Omni-Chain AI Tool Revolutionizing How We Access Crypto
Kalos is the CoFounder of Parallel and Adrian is Head of Data & AI. In this episode, we discover how Wayfinder, the omni-chain AI agent network, is reshaping how we as crypto holders and AI interact with blockchains. From AI agents transacting seamlessly onchain to the utility of the PROMPT token, we explore its groundbreaking potential in DeFi. Plus, an update on Wayfinder's public launch in Q1 2025 and its sister AI game, Colony! ------ 🔗 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 ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI https://redstone.finance/ 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH https://meth.mantle.xyz/restake 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S https://puffer.fi/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:26 - Origin of Wayfinder 13:01 - Demo of Wayfinder 15:13 - Wayfinder alpha in public testing 17:11 - How Wayfinder AI agents work for us 24:25 - Wayfinder is your AI private banker 27:03 - How will dapp developers work with AI agents 29:29 - Mantle mid-roll 30:10 - How will an AI agent leverage Wayfinder 36:42 - The most capable model specific to crypto 38:48 - How can users trust AI agents? 42:19 - How the Wayfinder ecosystem graph works 44:48 - PROMPT token utility 49:57 - Caching PRIME for PROMPT and value accrual 56:26 - Update on Parallel TCG and Colony 1:08:26 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Wayfinder Website: https://wayfinder.ai/ ► Wayfinder on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AIWayfinder ► Wayfinder demo on X/Twitter: https://x.com/templecrash/status/1854282529995469151 ► Parallel on X/Twitter: https://x.com/paralleltcg ► Kalos on X/Twitter: https://x.com/templecrash ------ 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. DeFi Dad holds PRIME and is caching PRIME for PROMPT as of this recording. 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.
Connecting Your Car To The Blockchain with Soarchain
We were joined by Deniz from Soarchain, a company revolutionizing the mobility industry through innovative data solutions. Deniz discusses the oligopolistic nature of the automotive sector, challenges with data ownership, and how Soarchain empowers car owners to reclaim and monetize their vehicle data using a secure hardware device connected to the OBD2 port. He highlights the importance of decentralized data management, Soarchain’s progress with nearly 20,000 cars on their testnet, partnerships with major companies, and the upcoming transition to the Solana blockchain. This conversation showcases how Soarchain is transforming mobility with blockchain technology. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Sponsor Message: Polygon Labs 00:54 - Challenges in Mobility and Connectivity 04:19 - Data Ownership and Siloing Issues 06:10 - Soarchain’s Approach to Data Utilization 09:14 - User Empowerment and Data Monetization 12:13 - Connecting Cars to the Network 14:07 - Comparison with DIMO 18:38 - Data Privacy and User Experience 19:45 - Current Scale and Testnet Success 21:05 - Revenue Potential and Customer Profiles 23:10 - Innovative Use Cases and Applications 25:47 - Transition to Solana and Token Launch 29:55 - Community Engagement Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
4: Ava - Alive in Writing and in Love
Ava is one of my favorite writers. She writes full-time for her Substack, Bookbear Express and focuses on love, friendship, emotions, culture, and psychology. I'm not sure there's anyone I've more consistently recommended to friends and loved ones in recent years, and it seems like the world agrees: Ava now has over 30,000 subscribers. One of my favorite parts of this episode was reading excerpts from Ava's essays over the years back to her. We cover a ton of ground, including writing, consistency, commitment, friendship, authenticity, self-respect, taste, beauty, and much more. Timestamps: (1:09): What makes for good writing & what Ava writes about (5:49): Flow, Writing Practice, Consistency, Commitment, and Maintenance (14:08): Audience Consideration, Vulnerability, Sincerity, and Ava's Readership (26:30): Feedback Loops, Getting Better at Writing (28:51): Distribution and Growth; Writing Online vs. Making a Living with Writing (34:39): Social Psychology and Seeing People More Clearly (36:21): Do People Change? (42:44): Relationships & Helping Others Find Love (44:32): The Friendship Theory of Everything (1:00:35): Consistency, Self-Respect, and Self-Trust (1:03:45): Frames: Consistency in Our Relationships with Others (1:08:21): Authenticity and Honesty (1:15:12): Taste & Interiority (1:24:14): Two Core Interests: Relationships and Technology (1:26:12): San Francisco (1:29:48): Writing in the Second Person (1:31:52): Substack Recommendations and a Novel (1:33:07): Motivation & Energy (1:33:50): 10 Years Back, 10 Years Ahead (1:35:46): Uselessness (1:39:06): Beauty
