"Ethereum is Power to the People" with Jason Chaskin from the Ethereum Foundation | ZEROPOD S3 E1
Jason Chaskin is the newly minted head of app relations at the Ethereum Foundation, and he joins ZEROPOD as our first guest of season 3!In this conversation, host Toady Hawk chats with Jason about his journey from the halls of high finance to the trenches of ETH hackathons, his new EF role helping apps survive and thrive, and why he believes that Ethereum is uniquely positioned to bring power back to the people. If you enjoy this episode, you can collect an onchain version right here and support our ongoing work. --- Timestamps: 00:00 Why Ethereum? Open networks vs Big Tech servers 02:00 Introducing Jason + his background 02:44 Growing up in Connecticut, sports & early life 03:29 College years at Illinois, studying finance 07:00 First exposure to crypto during the ICO era 08:54 Corporate banking and investment banking disillusionment 11:30 Discovering crypto podcasts & influences 13:01 COVID money-printing → aha moment for Bitcoin & Ethereum 14:13 Entering NFTs and first onchain experiences 15:05 Learning to code + ETH Global hackathons 16:33 How Jason taught himself (CS50, Patrick Collins course) 17:22 Pivot point: job applications & rejection at Privy 18:18 Blogging, Farcaster channels, and breaking into EF 21:59 Landing a role with the Ethereum Foundation 22:42 Announcing his new role: Apps Relations & Research 24:59 What the new EF focus means for apps & use cases 27:03 Why stablecoins on Tron succeeded & lessons for ETH 30:03 Should Ethereum fight for stablecoin market share? 32:11 The bull case for apps on Ethereum 34:43 Vitalik’s vision, decentralization, and values 39:23 Are stablecoins bullish or bearish for Ethereum? 40:29 Favorite Vitalik blog posts + public goods funding 46:01 Why Ethereum is a counterbalance to centralization 49:41 Competition with Solana & L1 debates 53:10 Are L2s parasitic to Ethereum? 57:12 EF’s L1 vs L2 scaling roadmap explained 59:59 What new blockspace should be used for (apps, experiments) 1:01:21 Bull case for Farcaster & community building 1:03:50 Thoughts on Nouns DAO and funding public goods 1:09:37 Ethereum’s biggest challenges ahead 1:12:49 EF restructuring and adapting to regulation 1:16:28 Why EF is leaning into ecosystem support & comms 1:18:54 Reflections on FTX, regulation, and industry reputation 1:19:41 Looking ahead to 2025: apps, stablecoins, institutions 1:21:49 Lightning Round Q&A (food, music, hobbies, books, travel, inspirations) 1:28:06 Closing thoughts --- Podcast produced, edited and hosted by Toady Hawk. Zero Rights Reserved and Open Source (Just like Ethereum)Cover art commissioned from the talented @0xAprilia Funding provided by The Yellow Collective on Base, an onchain culture club for curious creators and artists. Find out more at yellowcollective.xyz.
The Future of Health: Modern Science Meets Ancient Wisdom with Luke Coutinho
In this conversation, I sit down with Luke Coutinho, a global leader in Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, to explore how preventive healthcare is reshaping the future of wellbeing. As technology and science evolve, we’re uncovering deeper insights into the human body — and with it, new revolutions in health tech and treatment approaches. Luke shares how integrative medicine blends the best of modern science with nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and holistic practices to not just treat illness, but address its root causes and prevent disease before it starts. ✨ Topics we cover: What integrative medicine really means Why prevention is the future of healthcare The role of lifestyle and nutrition in healing How health tech is changing the way we treat disease Practical steps for building resilience and wellbeing If you’re curious about the future of health, or looking for actionable tools to live better today, this episode will inspire and empower you.
AI, Movies, and Marketing Insights: A Conversation with Matt Hixson
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Hixson, founder of Telegance and veteran of enterprise software, to explore the rise of AI and its ripple effects across industries. With over 17 years leading initiatives in social media and analytics—including a decade working closely with YouTube and Google—Matt brings a unique perspective on how data is shaping the future. We dive into: 🎬 How AI is transforming movies and storytelling 🎨 What it means for creativity and creator tooling 💼 The impact on jobs, disruption, and new opportunities 📊 Why social data is a marketing goldmine for businesses Matt’s journey from CPA to entrepreneur and AI thinker makes for a fascinating conversation about technology, culture, and the future of work. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of tech, creativity, and culture.
Signals & Storytelling: Farokh on Prediction Markets and Presidential Moments
I sat down with Farokh Sarmad, President of DASTAN and visionary behind Myriad Markets, to dive deep into: Media & community: How Myriad is reimagining reader participation by rewarding engagement and realigning media incentives. Farokh laid it all out at Consensus—saying “the participant actually gets a piece… gets reputation on-chain” instagram.com Prediction markets: From Polymarket to niche events, Farokh explored the future of decentralized event-driven finance, tying it into crypto culture, all while redefining how creators and communities interact Acquisitions & integration: How DASTAN is building across platforms like Rug Radio and Decrypt, integrating prediction tools into media ecosystems. And THAT one big interview: The world-leading moment when Farokh interviewed Donald Trump on X Spaces—the first crypto-company-affiliated presidential interview. Trump declared a vision of America becoming the “crypto capital of the world,” and Farokh pressed in on context, intent, and what it all means.
Proof of BASED with Garrett Skrovina, founder of $BASED | ZEROPOD S2E17
Garrett Skrovina has worn a lot of hat, from Roc Nation exec to CoinDesk strategist, and now Head of Crypto at Laser, the engineering studio behind some of Base’s biggest drops and projects. In this episode of ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk delves into Garrett's story and learns all about the memecoin he launched last year called $BASED — a fair-launch experiment with a special history and an exciting future. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode of ZEROPOD was sponsored by The Yellow Collective, a culture club for artists and creatives on Base. Learn more at yellowcollective.xyz.
GM Farcaster ep264 Wednesday July 9, 2025 with @tike from Noice
GM Farcaster ep264 Wednesday July 9, 2025 with @tike from Noice From our ChatGPT Intern: Technical glitches couldn’t stop Prof and Adrienne from streaming live in their “New England B&B chic” backgrounds to cover everything from leaderboard dog drama (shoutout Everyday Bailey!) to vertical video anxiety and programmable social chaos. The highlight? TK from Noice joined to chat about their recent airdrop while Adrienne admitted she'd rather write scripts tounfollow 2,311 people than figure out how to post a 30 second clip of her own face. Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com. NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:04:18 rewards0:06:44 FC news0:26:13 @tike from Noice
Reply Like It's Your Job... Because Now it Is with TheClipDotFun
An official ReplyGuy orientation video, hosted by JackWyldes' large suit and brought to you by Zero Rights Media and The Clip dot fun. "Comment to Earn" has arrived on Base. *Sponsored video from theclip.fun*
Proof of Legacy: Why Bitcoin might be art’s most profound frontier with Danny Yang
In this episode, we sit down with Danny Yang, founder of Onchain Monkey, to explore why more artists are turning to Bitcoin as a canvas. We dive into the rise of Bitcoin-based art, the unique qualities that make Bitcoin appealing to creators, and how permanence and provenance are all part of the story. From Ordinals to onchain evolution — if you’re curious about where art is headed, this one’s for you. 🔗 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments. #Bitcoin #OnchainArt #OnchainMonkey #Ordinals #CryptoArt #DigitalArt #ProofOfArt
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Special Sessions: CLANK CLANK Fireside Chat with Dan Romero, Jesse Pollak, Jack Dishman, & TheCreators.com Team
A fireside chat about Base, Farcaster, Clanker, & Creators with: Jack Dishman from Clanker Jesse Pollak from Base Dan Romero from Farcaster Special Guests: Toadyhawk from Zero Rights & Betrmint Jake from QRcoin TK from Noice MC'd by RachelOnchain from Onchain Media & Hosted by TheCreators.com, x.com/BasedCreators, x.com/OwnTheDoge, & x.com/OnchainMediaCo
Creator Bites #1: Betrmint
rskagy.base.eth and toadyhawk.base.eth discuss Betrmint, a new way to boost NFT mints in with a viral gamified reward system
#4- Sid Shekhar, AskGina.ai
Jeff is joined by Sid, Founder and CEO of AskGina.ai . AskGina.ai is an AI-powered on-chain assistant designed to help users discover, analyze, and execute blockchain transactions seamlessly. It functions as a non-custodial smart wallet interface, allowing users to interact directly with blockchain networks while retaining full control over their private keys. They're currently in beta, to learn more, please visit askgina.ai Follow Sid on Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/sidshekharFollow Sid on X: https://x.com/sidshekhar24Follow askgina.ai on X: https://x.com/askginadotai
AI, Conscious Leadership & the Future of Humanity | Kunal Sood, Chopra Foundation, We the Planet
In this episode of The Good News Is..., host Rachel Wilkins sits down with Kunal Sood, founder of We The People, We The Planet, and Chief Impact Officer at The Chopra Foundation. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a force for good, supporting human potential, elevating consciousness, and reshaping our future. From the front lines of global impact work to the role of spiritual intelligence in tech development, Kunal offers a compelling, purpose-driven lens on what comes next. 🎧 Subscribe for more hopeful conversations at the intersection of tech, wellness, and innovation.
The Big Shift fireside chat with Dan Romero and Fred Wilson
The Big Shift fireside chat was recorded at FarCon nyc onMay 2, 2025 with Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero interviewing Fred Wilson, legendary investor and co-founder of Union Square Ventures. FarCon is Farcaster’s annual event organized by the community for innovators, builders and network contributors. Thank you to all the sponsors who made this conversationpossible including media partner GM Farcaster, media sponsor Nouns DAO and the FarCon team of volunteers. Learn more at FarCon.nyc. Farcaster: https://www.farcaster.xyz/ Fred Wilson’s blog: https://avc.xyz/ Learn more about partnering with GM Farcaster:https://mediakit.gmfarcaster.com/ Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com. NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:46 mini app s/o 0:02:27 summer 2007 0:06:22 mobile shift 0:07:40 Foursquare/app constellations 0:10:25 Soundcloud 0:12:12 crown jewels 0:12:27 Twitter/protocol 0:14:06 Farcaster 0:14:25 Coinbase/crypto 0:20:18 defi is all fi 0:21:21 Free is good/freemium 0:23:02 Brian Armstrong 0:25:11 AI and crypto
The Future of Money | MoonPay President Keith Grossman on Crypto, Culture & What’s Next
What happens when you combine visionary leadership, emerging tech, and a deep understanding of culture? You get Keith Grossman—president of MoonPay and former President of TIME—sharing his insights on how blockchain, stablecoins, and decentralization are reshaping finance, media, and the very way we define value. In this wide-ranging and energizing conversation, Keith explores: Why Gen Z’s digital ownership mindset matters How blockchain is laying the rails for a new financial internet The promise (and pitfalls) of crypto regulation What it takes to build trust in a decentralized future Whether you’re a policy nerd, crypto-curious, or just wondering what’s next for money and media, this episode is for you. The revolution won’t be televised... but it will be tokenized.
Inside the $ZORA Launch with Jacob from Zora | NAC Ep. 16
Zora just launched $ZORA — no offshore entity, no DAO shell games, no KYC. Just a bold new vision for onchain creators and crypto-native monetization. Jacob from Zora joins Coop, Lucas, and Chevy to unpack the launch, the pivot from NFTs to coins, and how Zora is turning “post to earn” into a reality for everyday internet users. Key topics: - The legal and product strategy behind $ZORA - Why Zora chose coins over NFTs - The "minimum viable token" approach - Onboarding normies into onchain ecosystems - How coins unlock long-term creator monetization - What creators earn in Zora — and why - The emerging blueprint for launching tokens in the US Timestamps: 00:00 – Kicking off with Jacob and the $ZORA launch 01:50 – Behind the timing and strategy of the token drop 03:30 – Why Zora didn’t follow the traditional DAO/foundation model 07:15 – What makes a minimum viable token 13:30 – The shift from NFTs to coins explained 18:20 – Balancing supply and demand in the creator ecosystem 24:30 – The tradeoffs of coins vs. NFTs for creators 35:00 – Working with Doppler and Zora’s token mechanics 39:00 – Routing rewards in $ZORA and what it unlocks 47:00 – Zora’s perspective on the broader coin landscape 50:30 – Onboarding creators without going top-down 53:30 – Final advice to skeptics: just try it
GM Farcaster ep234 Wednesday April 9, 2025 with @dwr Dan Romero Farcaster cofounder
GM Farcaster ep234 Wednesday April 9, 2025 with @dwr Dan Romero Farcaster cofounder Thank you @dwr.eth Dan Romero for stopping by GM Farcaster to chat about the latest happenings in the Farcaster ecosystem. Always a great to have you on! Thanks to our premier partners Octant – and be sure to check out Octant’s Degens & Dragons minting now! AND if you catch the mint during the live show, look for our sponsorship and mint for free! From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster welcomes DWR for a power-packed update from his new call booth (decor TBD), as he walks through Farcaster’s Gen Z-coded Twitter strategy, SnapChain scaling goals, and the eternal struggle of explaining what a mini app actually is without sounding like you’ve lost your mind. Between Crypto: The Game flashbacks, mini app dev wishlists, and a deep dive into Snapchat scaling that somehow ends with Mike Tyson, it’s clear the only thing scaling faster than Farcaster is the meme-to-feature pipeline. Full show notes available on YouTube. Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com. NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:01:25 interview with @dwr 0:34:30 Farcaster news 0:42:36 FarCon nyc news 0:21:24 mini apps for CB wallet 0:50:06 Bertwurst.et 0:52:08 Base/FC builders building 0:53:52 Octant Degens & Dragons
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.
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
GM Farcaster ep230 Thursday March 27, 2025
GM Farcaster ep230 Thursday March 27, 2025 And thanks as to our sponsors Lil Nouns! Visit LilNouns.wtf to snap up your own Lil Noun and join the DAO! Learn more in /lilnounsdao channel on Warpcast. From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster is a full-on philosophical vibe check, featuring Adrienne’s Base meetup recap, a surprise deep dive into blockchain property rights, and a passionate plea to abolish title insurance forever. Between copyright chaos, smart contract nostalgia, and the realization that even SaaS execs would rather talk AI than onchain anything, this episode proves that explaining crypto to normies is basically a performance art. Full show notes available on YouTube. Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com. NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:02:30 New Creator Economy meetup 0:22:02 Farcaster News 0:40:49 NFA/notifs 0:44:29 /ghiblify
GM Farcaster ep231 Monday March 31, 2025 with @amelie /alexandria
GM Farcaster ep231 Monday March 31, 2025 with @amelie /alexandria Thank you @amelie for popping by today to chat onchain books and /alexandria. We’re excited to see you at FarCon and be a part of the /alexandria side event! And thanks as to our sponsors Lil Nouns! Visit LilNouns.wtf to snap up your own Lil Noun and join the DAO! Learn more in /lilnounsdao channel on Warpcast. From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster kicks off with a dramatic recap of Lil Poker’s championship, where @peterpandam went full esports on everyone and knocked out two players at once. The crew dives into @bracky and March Madness, @balajis’ hiring, and @dwr’s 17-point mega-update—featuring SnapChain hype, a Coinbase wallet tidal wave, and a growing anxiety that our cozy corner of the internet is about to get absolutely obliterated by scale (but we’re excited too – it’s all the feels). Full show notes on YouTube. Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com. NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:02:04 lil poker/lil nouns 0:05:09 bracky/bracket updates 0:11:59 17 points from dwr 0:21:15 other Farcaster news 0:38:26 @amelie /alexandria
Will Grok be the first AI Millionaire? | MUST CLANK Ep. 5 with MLeeJr
MLeeJr is tha mfer you’ve been hearing about—whether it’s his grind from waiting tables to navigating TradFi and crypto, or his relentless bull posting for Clanker, Bankr, and Base. He’s been riding the $DRB wave, backing Grok’s first coin, and making the case for AI’s first millionaire. In this episode, we dive into his journey, his mindset, and why he’s someone you need to be following on Base. Don’t miss this one! 🎧 Available now on Pods.media, YouTube, & Spotify. #MustClank #Base #MLeeJr "Cool mustache, very based" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How you can support! Collecting these episodes onchain allow us to continue sharing the stories and people that make up the Clankerverse and Base JackWyldes' Fan Token on Base - Cool Mustache CA: 0x14daf26c2507acdd3b64e3302d8554611026cc40 Chapters ________________________________________________________ 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - MLeeJr's Crypto beginnings 03:03 - Crypto in TradFi 07:23 - Good Lore and $100 Tip 15:30 - Telling his story on Farcaster and Paragraph 19:20 - Fortune favors the bold - MLee is bold 27:30 - Service Talk and MLee has never seen The Bear!? 29:50 - The NFT Boom and becoming the Mfer 42:40 - Social spaces/Joining Farcaster/Mfer Channel 57:50 - Being a Based Mfer - What makes Base the place 1:09:20 - The Clanker Saga - BEST LAUNCHPAD 1:20:20 - Deployer, TN100X, and Ham becomes Bankr 1:24:00 - How MLee social engineered the Bankr Clanker 1:34:25 - Grok Clanks - The $DRB Saga 1:46:50 - THE $DRB Narrative is good for everyone on Base 1:51:30 - Passionate $DRB and Base BULL pitch 1:59:10 - Quick Hitters - Weird Questions 2:07:45 - Outro! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links Read his story on Paragraph: https://paragraph.xyz/@nfa/waiting-tables-to-wall-street Follow MLeeJr on X and Warpcast and check out Base Szn spaces https://warpcast.com/mleejr https://x.com/MLeeJr Follow Us: JackWyldes: https://x.com/JackWyldes Proxy: https://x.com/_proxystudio Zero Rights Media: https://x.com/zerorightsmedia Clanker: https://x.com/clankeronbase
