Farcaster vs. Bluesky vs. Mastodon: Who Wins?

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski explores the evolving landscape of blockchain social networks with Andrey Petrov, also known as @shazow. They delve into the dynamics of creator economies on platforms like Farcaster, where smaller yet economically engaged audiences can sustain creators. The conversation highlights the tension between algorithm-driven platforms and the potential for on-chain identity sovereignty. (00:00) Ownership and Audience in the Digital Age (00:49) The Role of Algorithms in Social Media (03:34) Bridging the Gap: Crypto Social Networks (05:46) The Future of Decentralized Social Networks (08:21) Governance in Decentralized Systems (11:58) The Challenges of On-Chain Governance (11:58) Comparing Social Protocols: Mastodon, Blue Sky, and Lens (17:26) The Future of Social Media and Economic Interdependence Connect with Andrey Petrov (@shazow) Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/shazow Twitter: https://x.com/shazow Connect with Kris Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: / thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaborations: Email: pod@optimism.show DISCLAIMER: The content of this episode should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Digital assets and DeFi protocols have risks, including capital losses. Please DYOR.

Ethereum Foundation Treasury Policy

The Ethereum Foundation publishes its Treasury Policy. Circle raises $1 billion from its IPO. Etherealize testifies in support of the CLARITY Act. And 3Jane raises a $5.2m seed round. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/714 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Why DeFi’s Next Trillion Will Come From Institutions

Aya Kantorovich is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder at August and Upshift. In this episode, we explore how Upshift and August are building institutional-grade infrastructure to unlock the next wave of capital into DeFi. Plus, how everyday users can earn the same curated, risk-managed yield as institutions! ------ 🔗 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/ 🔮 ⁠PYTH NETWORK⁠ | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ 🤙 SKALE NETWORK | THE GAS-FREE INVISIBLE L1 BLOCKCHAIN https://skale.space/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | AN ETHEREUM BASED ROLLUP WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🥞 SYRUP.FI | INSTITUTIONAL-GRADE YIELD https://syrup.fi/lend?referral=STAaNBFJwIc8 ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 8:02 - Building August, an institutional platform for crypto 14:02 - What’s needed for institutional investors to come onchain? 18:29 - Adoption comes from superior financial products 24:53 - Big TradFi money will next wave of adoption 30:06 - Better backend management is necessary for DeFi 34:59 - Sponsor break 35:40 - Composability is why DeFi beats CeFi 40:51 - Why more institutional investors choose Ethereum 46:01 - Sponsor break 47:40 - Using DeFi is where you uncover real edge 55:39 - Top vaults on Upshift 58:37 - Roadmap for August and Upshift 1:01:00 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Upshift website: https://www.upshift.finance/ ► August website: https://www.augustdigital.io/ ► Upshift on X: https://x.com/upshift_fi ► August on X: https://x.com/august_digital ► Aya on X: https://x.com/aya_kantor ------ 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. 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.

Robby Yung: Animoca CEO On What It Takes To Make a $6B Web3 Gaming Empire

Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands, joins Mark and Jeremy to Think On Paper about the biggest forces reshaping web3, digital ownership and gaming. Breaking News! This video wasn't made with Veo3. However realistic it looks, those are real humans having a real conversation about web3, gaming and life. Hot of the press, uploaded here for your viewing pleasure. An 8/10, 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐must watch. Very cool to be interviewing ⁠Robby Yung⁠, CEO of ⁠Animoca Brands⁠. As someone who manages a $6 billion portfolio, he's as knowledgeable as you'd expect. With 30 years in technology, he's been there, seen it, got the t-shirt. It's a gaming t-shirt. Possibly Amstrad. Or Atari. - The Animoca investment portfolio is jammed full of web3 success stories: The Sandbox, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Dapper Labs, Magic Eden, Pudgy Penguins, Consensys, OpenSea. And then there's the Animoca Decentralized ID vision. - Moca Network is "a chain-agnostic digital identity infrastructure for the open internet." Imagine one universal account for all your assets, all your logins? No more Apple. - No more Google. Robby is one of the most recognizable faces leading one of the most successful names in crypto and web3. Watch the interview now. Or save it to your Spotify or Apple podcast playlist for later. You know, when you're at the gym. Or on the road. Or in the bath. Or wherever it is you like to listen to our beautiful voices.

Pump.fun’s $1 Billion ICO Has Caused Controversy. Can It Succeed?

Solana’s most viral app wants to raise $1 billion. But the crypto community isn’t completely sold on the pitch. On Tuesday, a pseudonymous X account claimed that Pump.fun, Solana’s breakout memecoin launchpad, would raise $1 billion via an ICO at a $4 billion valuation. The potential deal? Multiple CEX listings, a 10% community airdrop, and maybe even a launch by the end of the month. The community reaction? Not great. In this episode, Syncracy Capital’s Ryan Watkins joins to break down the backlash, whether the raise makes sense, and what this kind of fundraising says about the current state of crypto. He discusses: Whether Pump needs $1 billion and what they’d even do with it Why some people are furious, even as Pump prints revenue If this is bullish or bearish for Solana Why an airdrop was not pursued Whether the $4 billion valuation makes sense

Andrews Bernard #3 Award - $100k from Steven Soderbergh

DCP TALNT Cast showcases the winning filmmakers for the Andrews Bernard #3 award created by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh. Congratulations to the Drextons on winning $100,000 in finishing funds to finalize and distribute their film "Sour Party".

Ep 002 Onchain & In Public: building onchain in public, AI in DeFi, democratising access

In this conversation, Njoku Emmanuel shares his journey from being a developer to eventually taking on the mantle of a founder. He discusses the importance of building in public, the challenges of scaling a startup, and what he sees as the role of AI in DeFi.Njoku is no stranger to building in public, he emphasizes the need for vulnerability & intentionality as part of the reason. The conversation as a whole, highlights the significance of nurturing relationships and staying true to one's mission while adapting to changes in the market.Socials:Borderless Africa https://x.com/borderlessafNjoku https://x.com/njokuScriptYoseph https://x.com/yosephayeleMiss Purple https://x.com/MissPurrple_

049 - AI.

What is AI really doing to us? In this episode, we tackle the biggest questions behind the buzz: Is AI the end of creativity—or just the beginning of something else? Christin and Cameron go deep on what we’re outsourcing, what we’re revealing, and whether refusing AI is a principled stand or a missed opportunity. live streams every Tuesday 11am ET/8am PT/3pm UTC get creative work done in our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ecMrRMznQu

Episode #68 | TON Gaming | Unique Mints | Speculators vs Gamers

Agree or Disagree: Telegram/TON is the Future of Web3 Hyper Casual Gaming Over/Under: Browser Games Marketshare 1% of Total Game Market Revenue What’s the Word for Riftstorm’s Mint Structure? Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal: Fableborne Rebranding the Art Style Do Gamers Matter in Web3 Gaming? Speculators vs. Gamers and the Value They Represent 🔔 NEW SEGMENT! 🔔 Gamified Panelist of the Week: All our panelists vote for an MVP from the episode. The winner gets 5 minutes to talk about a topic of their choice or share something they’re excited about.

Going Viral Onchain

This episode welcomes Cooper Turley, Founder of Coop Records. Cooper is a recurring guest on the pod, though this time, we focus all of our attention on how to go viral onchain. Consider this a round table discussion where him and I share our insights, lessons learned, and debate our perspectives on the current state of the onchain creator economy. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Euler Introduces EulerSwap

Euler introduces EulerSwap. Ithaca launches Porto developer preview. Katana unveils its ZK DeFi Rollup. And ZKsync introduces Prividium. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/710 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Taking Off. Could They Eventually Crash?

Public crypto treasury companies are in the news right now. Just this week, Sharplink Gaming announced a $425 million raise to create an Ethereum treasury vehicle, backed by Consensys. Meanwhile, Trump Media said it will buy $2.5 billion worth of bitcoin. And in a headline grab, GameStop revealed a $500 million Bitcoin purchase. There’s even a newly launched XRP treasury company backed by Saudi royal capital. But why are these vehicles suddenly the structure of choice for accessing crypto exposure? What kinds of assets are best suited for them? And are they safe or a ticking time bomb? Pantera Capital’s Cosmo Jiang joins Unchained to unpack: The structures and strategies behind these companies Why Solana is appearing more than Ethereum (and what that says) How XRP’s brand power could matter more than its adoption The risks these vehicles pose to investors and to markets

Tipn Grow Tipn Culture

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzler dive into the metatxn meta that's been exploding on Farcaster. Matthew recounts the history of tipping on Farcaster starting with Degen until present day with mini apps like Tipn and fast copiers like Noice and dives into implications for the greater network as well where the tipn meta may evolve into. Rizzle provides a pre-NFC Summit Lisbon update on the upcoming launch for Babacci. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @nfcsummit @tipnearn @noicedotso @timedotfun @clankeronbase @farcaster_xyz @trislit @henrydfrog @solana @ethereum @base @dragonateyt @kompreni @x @elonmusk @qrcoindotfun @0fjake @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @fabielloart @paradoxx_arts @metageistvr @highlight_xyz @cent @unc_matteth

Hangout 2: Empowering Creativity with Ethereum featuring Adrienne from GM Farcaster and Humpty from CryptoSapiens

Two of Web3's most successful creators share exactly how they built 100K+ audiences and sustainable businesses. Humpty Calderon (CryptoSapiens newsletter) and Adrienne Schulman (GM Farcaster podcast) reveal their real strategies: from turning $500 grants into $5,000 revenue streams to building communities that actually pay you back. You'll learn why Farcaster's economics create healthier social media than Twitter, practical tools that work for creators right now, and why "talking to everyone means talking to no one." Key moments: - The grant hack that 10x'd content reach [19:00] - Why authenticity beats follower counts [45:00] - 5 revenue streams every creator needs [28:00] - Smart contracts explained simply [51:00] Adrienne Schulman Social Media: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/adrienne Linktree: https://linktr.ee/adrienneshulman Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/age_shulman Newsletter & Writing: Paragraph Blog: https://paragraph.xyz/@adrienne Humpty Calderon Social Media: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/humpty Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/humpty0x Newsletter & Content: CryptoSapiens Newsletter: https://cryptosapiens.xyz Tools mentioned: Farcaster, Pods Media, HyperSub, Amps, Base, Paragraph Episode 2 of our 50-part Ethereum 10th anniversary series. Chinmay Patel Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth Basket.farm Marvyn Paul Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/marvp Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith Podcasts: Is This the New Internet: https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum

Decentralization Used to Mean Something. Now It’s Just a Vibe. – The Chopping Block

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the gang reunites to confront a troubling pattern: we’re making the same mistakes all over again. From the $223 million Sui hack and validator-led censorship to Coinbase’s insider data breach and the Trump token dinner spectacle, this week feels like a remix of the industry’s most painful lessons. The crew reflects on how decentralization is being quietly redefined, why newer chains ignore crypto’s origin story, and what it means when memecoins are the new access pass to political influence. Also: James Wynn’s billion-dollar trades, fading cypherpunk values, and a creeping sense that the crypto future looks a lot like its past.

Remix the Remix: How MRKD.dj Is Rewiring Music Ownership and IP for Web3 enabled World

What if DJs could remix, monetize, and own music like never before? In this mind-expanding episode, I sit down with Jaime Schwarz — brand strategist, NFT patent holder, and founder of MRKD.dj — to explore how blockchain is redefining music ownership, IP, and co-creation. From remix rights to fan distribution and Keith Shocklee’s role in launching a new creative economy, this episode hits every note. We dive deep into: - Why Web3 needs better ownership models - How MRKD.dj turns DJs into prosumers and remixers - The story behind the first-ever NFT patent - Rethinking the future of digital music, NFTs, and identity Jaime believes blockchain is the missing layer for the IP economy — offering permanence, provenance, and programmable rights at scale. In a world where AI is eating the service economy, he sees IP as the next frontier of value — and music, with its deep-rooted remix culture and licensing complexity, as the ideal first use case. MRKD.dj isn’t just about tracks — it’s about unlocking a future where artists, DJs, and fans co-create, co-own, and get rewarded in real-time.

GM Farcaster ep251 Wednesday May 28, 2025 presented by Octant

GM Farcaster ep251 Wednesday May 28, 2025 presented by Octant  From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster is a pro badge flex-a-thon, as the hosts debate the merits of paying $120 for a digital check mark that, in true Web3 style, doesn’t actually do much except trigger a bunch of memes about social hierarchy. From surprise NFT airdrops, to warp whale drama, to the realization that even 250,000 warps can’t buy you onchain friends, this episode proves that crypto’s greatest feature is still its ability to turn status symbols into jokes—live, on air, and with impeccable comedic timing. 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 0:02:09 FC Pro 0:26:50 FC news 0:39:50 retropgf and Octant

"Every Agent Deserves a Wallet" Kevin Leffew (Coinbase AI BD Lead) on ZEROPOD s2e15

AI agents want to buy things. The internet tells them to ask a human.Coinbase’s Kevin Leffew joins ZEROPOD to talk wallets for agents, crypto-native payments, and why AgentKit might be the missing link between AI and autonomy.

GM Farcaster ep249 Friday May 23, 2025

GM Farcaster ep249 Friday May 23, 2025   From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster celebrates the official Warpcast-to-Farcaster glow-up with fresh URLs, adorable arches, and an app-wide existential crisis over what to do with that Warpcast tattoo. Between Solana wallet integration, SNS-sponsored airdrops, the surprise debut of a crush-confession mini app, and Prof questioning if she’s too old for blockchain love, this episode proves that Web3 is now equal parts tech support, gossip column, and dating show. 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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:04:13 Arch is back 0:09:32 Solana on FC0:18:37 FC news0:40:22 /pizzaDAO0:43:12 Octant0:45:23 CastOut Winner!

Walk & Talk? How about a Walk & Clank with Clank Dot Fun (MUST CLANK BONUS CLIP)

Join JackWyldes from Zero Rights Media and the Must Clank Show as he experiments with a bold new paradigm -- the Walk and Clank, and shows you how to use the new Clank.fun V2. Clank.Fun is the ultimate token launchpad and trading terminal on Base. The updated platform has everything from instant token launches via Telegram to fully customizable token pages, social-driven discovery, and powerful on-chain trading tools. Whether you’re a creator launching your first memecoin or a trader hunting for alpha, Clank.fun gives you the tools to build, grow, and trade smarter.

Onchain Media Episode #010 with Pinto | Hosted by Rachel Onchain

In our latest episode of Onchain Media, we’re joined by Ben from Pinto! 🪙💚✨ This conversation is a deep dive into building a stable, sovereign financial future using tools that go beyond volatile assets. In this episode, we explore: ➡️ What makes Pinto different — a non-volatile, leviathan-free solution for crypto enthusiasts ➡️ How Pinto aims to create a more balanced and resilient onchain economy ➡️ Ben’s personal journey into crypto through the lens of economic freedom and sovereignty ➡️ Why stores of value alone aren’t enough — and what comes next ➡️ The importance of building systems that prioritize stability without centralized control If you’re ready to learn about practical, principled innovation in the onchain space, this conversation will open your mind to what’s possible! Join us as we unpack the mission behind Pinto and the vision for a more grounded, user-first crypto future. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights and education from the frontier of the onchain world! — 🌐 Resources & Links: 🔗 Pinto Website – https://pinto.money 🔗 Join the Discord – / discord 🔗 Pinto X – https://x.com/pintodotmoney 🔗 Pinto White Paper – https://pinto.money/whitepaper — 🎥 Produced by: Onchain Media 📍 Join the conversation: t.me/letstouchbase

17: Alex Danco - Innovation Begins with Gifts

Alex Danco is a writer and Product Director at Shopify. Alex rose to prominence while writing his *Snippets* newsletter while at VC firm Social Capital in 2015. He wrote prolifically—about markets and financial systems, venture capital, startups, cities, culture, the technology-driven shift to a world of abundance, to name a few topics—through 2020, when he joined Shopify. Since then, he's had his hands full with Shopify and young kids, but recently published a flurry of new pieces on his blog while on paternity leave. This conversation starts with one of Alex's most insightful ideas: that a culture of gift-giving underpins technology, innovation, and creative work, and is the key to solving many of capitalism's coordination problems. We then talk about what businesses will look like in a world of abundance: AI agents, massive and accessible infrastructure, and where moats might actually lie. Alex shares why AI-enabled creativity may resemble musicians finding their sound and how and where we might find internet-native subcultures in 2025. Then he explains what "the medium is the message" actually means across different content formats and why audio continues to thrive. We wrap up with Alex's thoughts on the U.S and Canada as someone who identifies with both places and by taking a peek into some of the books that have most influenced his thinking. I've read Alex for years and I've always been impressed by how generative he is. That comes through in this conversation and I hope you are inspired to—like Alex—be more curious, creative, and most importantly, generous. Transcript and all links available at https://dialectic.fm/alex-danco Timestamps - (0:00): Intro to Alex - (1:28): Hampton - (3:23): Steely Dan Intro - (5:31): Coordination Problems and Silicon Valley - (21:55): Girard, Taboos, Priests and Kings, and Magical Enzymes for Creating New Things - (32:22): How Gifts Underpin New Things — Crossing Thresholds and Listening to Each Other - (44:09): Gifts vs. Performance, Gifts vs. Slop - (53:58): Overcoming “The Market for Lemons”: How Gifts and Market Mix and How Silicon Valley Resembles a Music Scene - (1:02:29): Bubbles and Generosity - (1:07:07): Patronage & Alignment - (1:11:37): Coordination in Companies, O-Ring Problems, Michael Scott, and AI - (1:25:51): Agency vs. Accountability - (1:31:54): Wide vs. pointy businesses and What Makes a Platform - (1:39:11): Moats, Leverage, and Figuring Out Your Sound: What Could Sam Altman Not Copy? - (1:50:06): AI, Originality, and Creativity - (1:55:15): Subcultures on the Internet and Frictionless Discovery - (2:00:25): What Does "The Medium is the Message" mean?: Hot & Cool Mediums - (2:11:57): Nixon-Kennedy Debates, Trump, Podcasts, Fox News, and the Decline of TV - (2:25:21): Alex's Podcast Diet - (2:28:52): U.S, Canada, and National Myths - (2:44:23): The Most Influential Books on Alex - (2:56:47): Learnings from Being in a Band - (2:59:05): Scammers - (3:02:55): Being a Dad - (3:05:24): The Best Gift Alex Has Received and the Gift He Hopes to Give

GM Farcaster ep247 and CastOut ep7 Tuesday May 20, 2025

GM Farcaster ep247 and CastOut ep7 Tuesday May 20, 2025   From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster and CastOut double feature begins with Adrienne fresh off federal jury duty, attempting to navigate both the U.S. legal system and leaderboard drama with a single hat and no Kindle. Between orange personality quizzes, Celo airdrop chaos, app deletion etiquette, and the triumphant graduation of Bertwurst from intermediate puppy school, this episode proves that in onchain social, vibes, voting, and very photogenic dogs are what truly matter. 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 0:06:10 29 Seconds of Farcaster News0:10:15 FC news0:36:16 CastOut

048 - conscious.

what do default settings, invisible scripts, and spiritual attention spans have in common? cameron and christin dive into This Is Water by David Foster Wallace to explore what it really means to live “conscious”ly and how challenging it is to keep at it.

Episode #36 | Pudgy's big rebound | Fableborne’s Mint | Question from Mom

Whats the Word: Luca’s spotted history Question from the audience - what are common problems web3 studios run into building on blockchain? Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal - was Fableborne’s mint a success despite not minting out? When to mint? - when is the ideal time to mint in your game’s lifecycle? D/D/M - Factory NFTs, Battle Pass NFTs, Land NFTs Questions from Mom