Run it back turbo stupid

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about old NFT collections catching some serious bids on the market before diving into the latest cast minting experiment on Farcaster and the parallels with the tweet minting experiment that Valuables kicked off 5 years ago. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @artblocks_io @onchainchain @itsreallysho @tipnearn @jessepollak @7858.eth @kompreni @cent @robnessofficial @xcopyart @ripe0x

The Sprint of Transformation: Why the Future is More Human Than You Think

Between 1837 and 1903, humanity invented the lightbulb, telephone, automobile, and airplane—all within a single human lifespan. Today, we're experiencing that same scale of transformation, except we're not walking through it. We're sprinting. In this special episode of The Good News Is..., Rachel explores the three revolutionary shifts happening right beneath our noses: how we heal, how we connect, and how we create. While headlines focus on AI replacing jobs and technology destroying humanity, we want to show you the signal through the noise—the remarkable ways technology is making life more human, not less. What You'll Discover: How brain-computer interfaces and AI are democratizing healthcare access globally. Why we're witnessing the birth of a new internet where you own your data and digital identity. How the creative renaissance isn't replacing human artistry—it's amplifying it The surprising pendulum swing toward ancient wisdom happening alongside digital acceleration. Why the stories we tell about technology will determine the future we create This isn't naive optimism. It's necessary hope backed by real examples of technology serving human flourishing.

Pump.fun Just Raised $600M. What Does This Mean for DeFi, Solana & Social Media?

What if crypto’s next big narrative isn’t DeFi, but financial entertainment? The weeks leading up to Pump.fun’s ICO were contentious: accusations that it was extractive, debates over decentralization, and outrage over allocations.  In the end, the company ⁠pulled off⁠ the third-largest ICO in crypto history, raising $600 million in 12 minutes. The day of, Solana barely flinched under the load, and onchain platforms like Hyperliquid and Raydium left CEXes looking outdated. In this episode of Unchained, Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly and Joe McCann of Asymmetric join Laura to break down: Whether this marks the return of ICOs The objections to the small ($10 million) airdrop to creators How Pump.fun’s ambitions could reshape memecoins, and maybe Solana itself And why TikTok might not need to worry just yet

FarCon NYC: Bringing Social to Coinbase Wallet

Jesse Pollak’s talk – Bringing Social to Coinbase Wallet -- was recorded at FarCon nyc on May 2, 2025. FarCon is Farcaster’s annual event organized by the community for innovators, builders and network contributors. Prior to taking the main stage, Jessechatted with GM Farcaster and after GM Farcaster chatted with Chintan from the Coinbase Wallet team.  Thank you to all the sponsors who made this conversation possible including Base, media partner GM Farcaster, media sponsor Nouns DAO and the FarCon team of volunteers. Learn more at FarCon.nyc.   Farcaster: https://www.farcaster.xyz/ Base: https://www.base.org/  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 sellany assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:48 GMFC interview with Jesse0:09:30 Jesse Pollak main stage talk0:23:47 GMFC interview with Chintan

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

From the MLB to the Metaverse: Sports, Art & the Future of IP with Micah Johnson

From Major League Baseball to TIME Magazine—Micah Johnson is a world-builder in every sense. In this episode, Micah shares his journey from professional athlete to celebrated artist and creator of Aku, the young astronaut born from a simple, powerful question: “Mom, can astronauts be Black?” We explore: ✨ The intersection of sports, art, and technology 🚀 How Aku World is onboarding new audiences to Web3 🎒 His work giving back—donating backpacks to kids in schools 🌍 Building a community-powered IP and creating a world around dreams Micah’s story is about believing in possibility—and helping others do the same. Subscribe and listen in for a dose of optimism, creativity, and bold vision.

YIELD TALKS: The First NASDAQ-Listed HYPE Treasury Company

Hyunsu Jung is CIO and Board Member at Hyperion. Max Fiege is an Advisor to Hyperion and a prominent Hyperliquid investor. In this episode, we speak with the team behind Hyperion (formerly Eyenovia), the first NASDAQ-listed company to adopt HYPE as a crypto treasury reserve, diving into their recent $50M investment, HYPE staking plans, and a vision to become a leading validator on Hyperliquid. ------ 🔗 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 🪄 NEWTON | SIMPLER CRYPTO UX WITH VERIFIABLE AI AGENTS https://newton.xyz/ ♦️⁠ REDSTONE⁠ | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE https://www.redstone.finance/ ⚡ ⁠SPARK⁠ | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR https://link.spark.fi/Defi_Dad 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC 🐡⁠ PUFFER UNIFI⁠ | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://www.puffer.fi/unifi 📈⁠ RUMPEL⁠ | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS https://www.rumpel.xyz/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Background for a HYPE reserve pubco 4:00 - Sponsor break 5:55 - The meaning of a crypto treasury reserve pubco 8:13 - Why focus on HYPE? 11:36 - What goes behind the scenes to create a crypto reserve pubco? 13:42 - Team size for average pubco like Hyperion 16:27 - Who is HYPD designed for? 18:30 - Sponsor break 19:12 - Finding competitive edge offchain 21:29 - Would Hyperion ever sell options? 22:38 - Partnership for staking HYPE with Kinetiq 28:23 - How Hyperion could tap into HIP-3 31:22 - Sponsor break 33:01 - Potential DeFi strategies for Hyperion 36:36 - How will Hyperion differ from other HYPE treasury pubcos? 38:10 - Where might mNAV land for future crypto treasury pubcos? 41:25 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Hyperion website: http://hyperiondefi.com/ ► Hyperion on X: https://x.com/HyperionDeFi ► Max on X: https://x.com/fiege_max ------ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. Nomatic holds HYPE. 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.

"Roller Coasters Before Gift Shops" | A ZEROPOD Spotlight on LAWL from CC0 Studios

Join JackWyldes and Toady Hawk for a casual chat between three zero rights maxis, as they interview LAWL about his copyright-free animation shop CC0 Studios and their newest show, The Normal MFer.

The Future of Music: Bars & Blockchain with Latasha

Latashá is more than an artist — she’s a movement. In this episode, we sit down with the polymathic creator to explore how emerging tech is transforming music, art, and fan connection. From blockchain to community ownership, Latashá is rewriting the rules of creative independence. 🎤 We talk: Her journey from hip hop to immersive art How she’s using Web3 tools to empower herself and her audience What “sovereignty in sound” really means The future of music in a decentralized world If you care about the intersection of music, tech, and liberation, this one’s for you.

GM Farcaster ep261 Wednesday June 25, 2025 presented by Octant

GM Farcaster ep261 Wednesday June 25, 2025 presented by Octant  Thank you Octant for supporting GM Farcaster for the past three months! We love having you as a premier partner!   From our ChatGPT Intern: The show opens with a spy-sized Stanley cup and a confession that Prof’s TikTok is basically BravoCon in algorithm form, but things get serious(ish)with leaderboard drama, spam label policing, and a call for non-crypto content that doesn’t rot your brain, while reminding us all that “unregrettable minutes” spent on an app should be the goal—not a two-hour doomscroll throughUtah mom drama. AND the Los Fomos crew join to talk about building community with vibes, glitter, and memes—proof that Farcaster can have high-quality culture and a good party.  Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube Thanks to Pauline and Tako from Los Fomos for stopping by! Learn more about their crowdfund raising now: https://farcaster.xyz/pauline-unik/0xebda92f4 THANKS TO OUR PREMIER PARTNER OCTANT: @octant: https://warpcast.com/octant /octant: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/octant Octant site: https://octant.app/home    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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:04:44 FC news0:19:05 Octant0:20:50 Uniswap House/Permissionless0:25:36 leaderboard/more FC news0:34:25 Los Fomos0:51:08 lightning round

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

#11 - Toady Hawk, BETRMINT

Jeff is joined by Toady, Founder of BETRMINT. BETRMINT is a native Farcaster Mini App that gamifies support for creators. Users bet on “Based Creators”—posts or profiles they back—and can win Base ecosystem memecoins in return. Learn more by checking out https://betrmint.fun/mint-spin-win/betr-tipnFollow BETRMINT on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/betrmint Follow Toady on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/toadyhawk.ethFollow Toady on X: https://x.com/toady_hawk

Mini Apps Are the New App Store | NAC Ep. 21

Coop turns 30, markets melt, and Farcaster mini apps take center stage. This episode dives into the future of crypto distribution and why devs are skipping Apple and shipping onchain instead. Timestamps: - [09:33] Paperview joins Base Incubator → Lucas preps for demo day - [11:52] Farcaster mini app growth → what’s working, what’s broken - [16:07] Coop Records goes mobile → iOS vs Farcaster tradeoffs - [23:00] Louder token revival → buybacks, quests, and real utility - [35:03] Daniel Allan’s rise → content discipline + fanbase building - [44:25] Pump.fun + Circle IPO → market cycles and raising money - [52:09] Building for real users in a post-meme coin market

#7 - Giuliano Giacaglia, Pinetree.so

Jeff is joined by Giu, Co-Founder of Pinetree. Pinetree is currently live, and aims to serve as the on-chain video streaming platform. Learn more at https://pinetree.so/ Follow Pinetree on Farcaster: http://farcaster.xyz/pinetreeFollow Giu on X: //x.com/giacaglia Follow Giu on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/giu

FarCon NYC Keynote: The Future of Farcaster

This keynote was recorded at FarCon nyc on May 2, 2025 with Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan. FarCon is Farcaster’s annual event organized by the community for innovators, builders and network contributors. Prior to the Keynote, Dan and Varun chatted with GM Farcaster which precedes the keynote.   Thank you to all the sponsors who made this conversation possible 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/   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 sellany assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:28 GMFC interview0:05:37 Keynote0:12:32 Q&A

To IP or not to IP

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about the microtransaction meta heating up on Farcaster with tipnearn.com racing towards 100,000 onchain transactions, before diving into a debate around traditional and crypto approaches to IP focusing on NODE's acquisition of the CryptoPunks IP and the Babbaci project that Rizzle & Fabiano Speziari have been working on. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @tipnearn @ethereumfndn @jchaskin22 @qrcoindotfun @0FJAKE @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @refikanadol @cryptopunksnfts @atbarbaralove @yugalabs @ninachanel @larvalabs @tiffanyandco @redbeardnft @mickymalka @nodefnd @supahmarbler @trislit @tonyhererra @aavegotchi @superrare @asyncart @museumofcrypto @buildtree_io @nfcsummit @hyperfy_io @highlight_xyz @fabianospeziari @johnkarp @belloneleandro @skeenee_art @forceshidden @metageistvr @kompreni @itsreallysho @baybackner

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

Dogfooding our own projects

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off reflecting on the previous week's WIP featuring OG Centian Joel Kruger. Joel touched on where the space has come since the old Cent days over 5 years ago, and the importance of keeping an eye out for those magical moments and projects that usually seem like nothing at first, but carry the potential to blossom into so much more. One of the other major lessons Joel touched on included the tendency of the old Cent crew to play a leading role in building out some of those magical projects. Matthew pulls the conversation forward to today, discussing the latest update to tipnearn.com that turns the like button on Farcaster into a tip button that delivers USDC when a user likes another post. Rizzle pitches a few product ideas in real-time, offering approaches to dogfooding the project even more. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @JoelKruger @cent @bitcoin @ethereum @base @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @x @ethereumfndn @nftsmart @whaledshark @lego_group @kompreni @qrcoindotfun @0FJAKE @WHALEMembers @ez_cbd @zora @WakaFlocka @xcopyart @robnessofficial @jack @mcuban @beaniemaxi @jarule @boredapeyc @cryptopunksnfts @tipn @volks_nft @farcade_ai @bullymeow @iamjudasjudas @solana @kanemayfield @superrare @poapxyz @EthereumDenver @nfcsummit @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

Metaverse Monetization Musings & Purple Apps

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle reflect on last week's WIP Meetup, where Bay Backner curated a tour of DCL's Metaverse Fashion Week and mused on potential monetization approaches that may be behind this year's absolutely stacked in-world event calendar (which Bay, Kim, and their entire team are responsible for). We love you and everything you do Bay! From there, the conversation shifts to Rizzle's increasing appreciation for the explosion of mini-apps on Farcaster including a preview of a new app by Matthew & Cameron called Tipnearn.com, a simple app that lets folks tip specific tokenized projects and earn trading fees automagically. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @baybackner @decentraland @metamask @AnneZanneSilver @matchzimmerman @makeanft @roblox @nifty_island @hyperfy_io @supahmarbler @ashconnell @kompreni @trislit @henrydfrog @warpcast_ @rebaserefi @qrcoindotfun @0FJAKE @dragonateyt @conniedigital @dlrowiam @forceshidden @WakaFlocka @jarule @terrycrews @linkedin @nfcsummit @atbarbaralove @buildtree_io @jasondesimone @johnkarp @JoelKruger @cent @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @dragonatesmom

From Touching Grass To Smoking It

On this week’s episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off reminiscing about last week’s Afties with Sho. This leads to Matthew talking about his progression from touching grass over the weekend to contemplating smoking some as the markets begin to tank. The conversation takes a positive turn, however, as Matthew & Rizzle reflect on how, despite the market sell-off, crypto hasn’t broken (yet), the dorks are still building on the purple app, and the X <> FC pipeline appears to be filling back up with more users signing up to FC. Rizzle reflects on the parallels between old Cent and FC before talking about the impact AI-powered tools are having on virtual world game development. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @itsreallysho @solana @richi0118 @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @cent @github @rogerdickerman @superrare @transientlabs @mackxdav @ensembledotart @coinbase @rodeodotclub @highlight_xyz @VerseEcosystem @opensea @tezos @buildtree_io @manifoldxyz @jalilwahdat @jackbutcher @metageistvr @x @xcopyart @kompreni @forceshidden @ArweaveEco @podsdotmedia @PurplePeoplePod @dwr @base @baybackner @decentraland @supahmarbler @barbaralove @ballisticb @metabrookhawk @GregNikshumika @prtyDAO @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @foxyoga_om @cryptovoxels @josiebellini @defi_dad @j1mmyeth @ez_cbd @n0shot1 @ashconnell @hyperfy_io @josecabrerav @dragonateyt

Purple App Praise Fest

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle kick off the show by recapping OONA's appearance on last Thursday's (3/27) WIP Meetup. Next Matthew & Rizzle get into an unplanned praise fest for the purple app aka Farcaster. A recent article published in Wired covering Crypto The Game (https://warpcast.com/niftytime.eth/0x22af8ab7) and mini apps like Farcade are two examples among many more that are resulting in an explosion of reasons for folks in the crypto space to come together throughout their days on the purple app. Analytics (Dune dashboard on FC: https://dune.com/pixelhack/farcaster) reinforce this take. The Ghiblification phenomena that took over every timeline for a few days last week is discussed next. Matthew highlights the potential business opportunities that may arise at the intersection of Crypto x AI. He draws potential historical parallels using the left-field example of Hallmark's origin story (Article: https://paragraph.com/@nifty/[thursday-thoughties]-hallmark-cards) that occurred at a time when technological advances in photography, mass-printing, and global shipping all converged at once - forces that mirror what is happening with crypto, ai, and the internet. p.s. Shout out to Brookhawk for being an incredible human being and feeding Matthew's Farcade habit by sending him tickets regularly (before they were eliminated from the game lmao). Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @madebyoona @paradoxx_arts @dragonateyt @voxeliving @cryptovoxels @co1born @metageistvr @mattkaneartist @decentraland @baybackner @nfcsummit @belloneleandro @itsreallysho @solana @base @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @WIRED @tednotlasso @uniswap @cent @farcade_ai @metabrookhawk @bryanbrinkman @friendtech @GhibliUSA @dwr @hallmark

Old crypto. Slow crypto. Long Crypto

In this week's episode of MARS, hosts Matthew and Rizzle begin by discussing their most recent digital art and collectible purchases. The conversation then shifts to the unique pace of digital interaction enabled by NFTs compared to coins, noting how NFTs facilitate a slower, more deliberate engagement. Next, Rizzle comments on the noticeable scarcity of projects and individuals who have remained active in the space up to this point. Matthew follows by introducing a straightforward framework he’s been developing to classify current blockchains, frequently used projects, and active crypto communities. His categorization hinges on whether they existed pre-COVID. Although the resulting list (shared below) is concise, it embodies a persistent ethos and spirit driving the crypto space forward. This list highlights builders, creators, and communities who consistently make the most significant and intentional contributions to the crypto space. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @zora @solana @luchopoletti @CatOrRaccoon @I____felix____I @CYPHERDUDES @pepenoun @memeexplorers @fx_hash_ @BnoiitC @0xdiid @voxeliving @ripe0x @manifoldxyz @maxosirisart @artbasel @jeffgdavis @ethereumfndn @lukeweaver_eth @tezos @rodeodotclub @JoelKruger @cent @bitcoin @superrare @josiebellini @JOYdotWORLD @opensea @ensdomains @metamask @coinbase @uniswap @niftygateway @samspratt @safe @gnosischain @cryptovoxels @decentraland @TheSandboxGame @somniumspace @IPFS @pinatacloud @base @ethereum @basileus_eth @editionalapp @paypal @axieinfinity @cryptopunksnft s@cryptokitties @poopie @doodles @dwr @farcaster_xyz @steveklbnf @warpcast_ @atbarbaralove @cultcryptoart @baybackner @madebyoona @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom Pre-COVID Chains, Projects, & Communities/Mafias active in 2025: ****Chains Ethereum BTC & Tezos (only because of art) ****Projects SR NG (via v1) OS ENS IPFS Pinata MetaMask CBWallet (via cipher) Uniswap Safe (via gnosis) CV DCL ****Communities Early crypto artist mafia (incl. SR + KO + Josie + JOY) The WIP Editional/Cent mafia 0x mafia CB mafia CK mafia Punks Rare Pepe Axie

Leading majestic zora horses to the purple water cooler

On this week's episode of MARS (uploaded 5 days late ><), Matthew & Rizzle kick the show off by diving deep into the new Zora Coin update. Matthew delivers a critical review from a digital art perspective focusing on Zora founder Jacob's re-mint of his majestic horse, which was originally released as an NFT on Zora last year. Check out Matthew's cast here: https://warpcast.com/niftytime.eth/0xaf6a6fd2 for more details and Jacob's majestic horse coin here: https://zora.co/coin/base:0xf1fc9580784335b2613c1392a530c1aa2a69ba3d?referrer=0x3a5df03dd1a001d7055284c2c2c147cbbc78d142. After that, Matthew and Rizzle talk about the explosion of engaging frames on the purple app, Warpcast, shouting out Yo! and Farcade frames, amongst others, and their effects on making the WC app more engaging. Before wrapping things up Matthew talks a bit about the divide he's noticed between users who onboarded into crypto on L2s like Base vs folks with more experience on Ethereum mainnet and what that may portend for the future of the crypto ecosystem. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @zora @js_horne @ripe0x @warpcast_ @cryptovoxels @steveklbnf @BronxZoo @farcaster_xyz @0xsplits @ez_cbd @dragonateyt @farcade_ai @thephilo_sopher @MarchMadnessMBB @metamask @djlethalskillz @metabrookhawk @cburniske @base @cryptopunksnfts @solana @ethereum @luchopoletti @CatOrRaccoon @I____felix____I @dankvr @buildtree_io @belloneleandro @dragonatesmom @paradoxx_arts