The cost of attention in the new creator economy
In this conversation Pichi and Humpty cover various topics related to Farcaster, including the use of wallet connect, collapse frames, collaboration, and the integration of Moxie tokens. The hosts discuss the future of the attention economy and the potential for widespread adoption of new models and the role platforms like Farhouse and Tavern play in it, highlighting the importance of collaboration and the potential for monetization on demand.
The potential pitfalls of fan tokens in the new creator economy
In this episode Humpty and Pichi discuss the challenges of internet connectivity at events, the importance of infrastructure and accessibility, the Moxie protocol, and the Buoy app. The hosts share their thoughts on the Moxie protocol, including the challenges of participating in auctions without stable internet and the team's responsiveness to issues. The hosts discuss the need for more visibility of the rewards and how they are growing, as well as the difficulty for new users to understand and navigate Moxie. They also touch on the issue of engagement baiting and the potential negative impact on authentic conversations.
Introducing fan tokens for the new creator economy with Moxie
In this episode Humpty and Pichi bring on Jason (betashop.eth) to speak. The conversation revolves around the launch of Moxie, a protocol within the Farcaster ecosystem that enables the buying and selling of fan tokens. The hosts discuss the potential of Moxie to revolutionize the creator economy by allowing creators and their fans to share in the benefits and rewards of popular content. They also explore the concept of channels on Farcaster and how they can evolve from being like hashtags to becoming true communities. The conversation touches on the importance of utility and community in fan tokens, as well as the social capital score algorithm used to reward engagement on the platform.
Publishing and owning onchain podcasts with Pods
In Episode 09 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Lucas of Pods In this conversation Lucas introduces Pods, a platform that allows creators to publish podcasts onchain as NFTs. They explore the value proposition of Pods, including the ability to monetize content directly and engage with the audience on a more granular level. They also discuss the power of composability in extending the value of content and the different ways creators can leverage the data available to them. Plus Lucas highlights the importance of designing games and rewards for different types of audience engagement, such as speculation, social interaction, affinity, and patronage.
Building the web3 equivalent of Foursquare with Checkin
In Episode 10 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Yuki and Jack of Checkin In this conversation Yuki and Jack share their thoughts on loyalty programs, onchain data, and the limitations of traditional loyalty programs and the potential of onchain loyalty programs to offer interoperability, liquidity, and reward distribution. They highlight the importance of building communities and creating non-financial incentives for users. hey also mention the active NFT and GameFi scenes in Japan and how Japanese companies are experimenting with NFTs and integrating them into their experiences.
Building beyond Twitch and YouTube with Unlonely
In Episode 08 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Grace of Unlonely In this conversation Grace highlights the challenges of bringing non-crypto users into the space and the importance of building trust and reputation. She also discusses the current state of creator tools in the crypto space and the need for improved user experience. Plus Unlonely's role in humanizing online experiences and fostering genuine connections.
Building new social paradigms with FWB
In Episode 07 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Steph of FWB. In this conversation Steph delves into the challenges of social media marketing, and the importance of personal branding in brand strategy. The discussion highlights the strategic approach to content creation and the impact of individual voices in brand communication. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to social media strategy, newsletters, Web3 social platforms, and FEST.
Incentivizing onchain activity and earning with Boost
In Episode 06 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Brian of Boost. In this conversation Brian explains the evolution of Boost, previously known as RabbitHole, and its role in incentivizing onchain actions. It delves into the creator fund, Boost's integration with Farcaster, and the potential of decentralized identity and reputation in the Web3 gaming space.
Building the web3 equivalent of TikTok with Drakula
In Episode 05 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Alex of Drakula. In this conversation Alex explains how Drakula aims to disrupt TikTok by offering content creators the opportunity to monetize their content and earn more than they would on traditional social media platforms. The integration of the Degen token and the creator fund have been instrumental in the success of Drakula. Alex also discusses the use of points (DRIP) in the app and the potential future applications of the token.
Rethinking web3 conferences (and hackathons) with Farcon
In Episode 04 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with ted, Graham and Dylan of Farcon. In this conversation ted, McBain, and Dylsteck share their memories from Farcon, including their intention to create a unique and inclusive experience that reflected the Farcaster community focusing on vibes, culture, and human connections rather than just the financial aspects of crypto. Plus the role Farcon had as an onboarding tool for consumer crypto, with Farcaster channels being a key feature for finding tribes and growing networks.
Building the web3 equivalent of Substack with Paragraph
In Episode 03 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Colin or Paragraph. In this conversation Colin discusses the concept of consumer crypto and the development of Paragraph, a publishing platform that helps creators build, own, and grow direct relationships with their audience. He shares the evolution of content platforms and the limitations of existing platforms like Medium and Substack, explains the unique features of Paragraph, purchase of Mirror and his vision for the creator economy.
Unifying blockchain data for the new economy
In Episode 01 of Onchain Alpha our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Erik Ashdown of Covalent. This conversation covers the future of data availability, the importance of accessibility in blockchain, the evolution of wallets, the future of applications on blockchain, and DeFi as the end state. Plus Covalent's role in building the Ethereum Way Back Machine. Find the companion article to this podcast on our blog: https://cryptosapiens.xyz/blockchain-insights-with-covalent-featuring-eric-ashdown
Growing beyond the meme with $Degen
In Episode 02 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Jacek of $Degen. The conversation explores the power of memes and the memetic value of $Degen. It discusses the evolution of $Degen and its role as a community-driven project. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of building a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and the importance of flexibility and community involvement.
Building the web3 equivalent of Patreon with Fabric
In Episode 01 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Jonny or Fabric. In this conversation Jonny discusses the concept of consumer crypto and the development of Hypersub, an NFT subscription platform. He shares his background in tech and design, and how it has prepared him for the crypto industry. Plus Jonny shares his thoughts on the importance of finding the Goldilocks zone between gambling and purism, and the need for simplicity in design.
