Rhynotic - Experimenting in the Onchain Arena
In the 10th episode of Season Five, we are once again joined by our good friend Rhynotic aka Adam. Adam does a little bit of everything. He created Vulcan, the most used wallet authentication tool in crypto. He’s the founder of TokenWorks where he cooks up crazy on chain tokenomic experiences. He’s also one of the most vibe centric collectors around, especially known for his deep knowledge of all things XCOPY.We dive into his love of experimenting and developing onchain experiences, what excites him about uniswap v4, thoughts on autonomous agents, his love of art, and more. We're excited to announce that the rest of Season Five is now powered by Towns! Built on Base and running on River, Towns is a decentralized and permissionless group chat app that allows anyone to create & own digital town squares on their own rules. Available on web and iOS with full end-to-end encryption, users can join or create feature-rich Towns with native on-chain gating, paid memberships and more with tons of exciting features & rewards coming soon. We'll also be doing a little collabing with our friends at SHILLR in a joint Town for our communities so make sure to tap in to get access to some Towns exclusive giveaways, rewards and more. Head to https://www.towns.com/ for more.00:00 Intro01:39 Golden Handcuffs and Tokenworks 13:09 Challenges and Successes22:59 Uniswap v4 and New Innovations32:17 The History of Crypto Rug Pulls43:33 Buying an XCOPY 1/1 and General Love of XCOPY55:38 Art Market Dynamics01:16:23 Looking for Effort and Authenticity in Art01:34:01 AI Agents: BOTTO, KEKE, and Others 02:01:30 Learning from Tokenworks Mistakes and Future PlansMore Rhynotic:X: https://x.com/RhynoticMore TownsLink to join our town with Shillr and WDAL - https://app.towns.com/t/0x7ce9312cf40ce89426e8262de3f6701b0e27d822/channels/207ce9312cf40ce89426e8262de3f6701b0e27d8220000000000000000000000/ X: https://x.com/townsxyz More RedbeardX: https://x.com/redbeardnftMore DeezeX: https://x.com/DeeZe More WDALX: https://x.com/wedoalittlepodDiscord: https://discord.gg/6JSDYgBBuBMore Shillr:X: https://x.com/shillrxyzPodcasts: https://shillr.buzzsprout.com/ More h0m3w0rk (creators of our theme song) X: / homeworknft Production by WeeshX: / __weesh__ As always, this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Andy, Deeze, and guests may be invested in companies or tokens talked about on this podcast.
How Crypto is Changing the Landscape of Social Media Monetization
Mint Season 7, Episode 5 featured Farokh, a social media entrepreneur and the Founder of Rug Radio. During the hour, we explored the world of onchain social media, memes, and using NFTs to build communities. We covered the potential of monetizing media through crypto primitives, common themes found in viral meme pages and social media accounts, and strategies for converting web2 consumers into crypto collectors. Farokh also shared his motivation, focus strategies, and advice for creators aiming to launch their own NFT-driven media projects. I hope you enjoyed our conversation.
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.
Transforming Physical to Digital: The Future of Collectibles with ChefSpin from Courtyard.io
Prepare yourselves as we explore the nuances of community management and the essential skills needed to navigate this challenging role. ChefSpin shares invaluable insights on empathy, patience, and managing expectations, drawing from his rich experience in this field. We'll also journey through the captivating world of collecting—from treasured Pokemon cards to vintage gaming consoles and high-quality watches. Expect engaging anecdotes about sneakers, crave-worthy snacks, and the nostalgic joy of modding a Game Boy Color. Plus, we delve into the appeal of transitioning from physical to digital collecting, highlighting why NFTs have captured our imaginations. 00:00 Friend from YouTube introduced me to web three. 07:27 Web three brings together diverse collectors community. 13:10 Reflecting on COVID led to pursuing change. 19:09 Having pride in collectibles, accessible for all. 22:06 Interest in expanding categories for potential spotlight. 28:13 Startup founder describes challenges in pioneering industry. 35:37 Empathy, understanding, patience are crucial in support roles. 40:23 Simplify NFT shipping and promotion for mass appeal. 46:45 Positive feedback on brand awareness and deployment. 50:26 I have concept for vending machine giveaway. 53:03 Enthusiastic about modding Game Boy colors. 01:01:08 Connected to grandpa's Hamilton watch, exploring quality. 01:04:07 36mm watch, controversy over size preference. 01:10:40 Focus on developing robust sneaker verification system. 01:16:13 Favorite snack: crunchy, tasty sesame sticks. 01:20:23 Leave a comment on favorite Pokemon Music & Sounds By: Lakey Inspired ___ CastOff/Episode Discussion--> https://warpcast.com/gramajo.eth/0x2b9a2c4a Want more subscribe to my newsletter, [0773H Weekly](https://paragraph.xyz/@0xgramajo) ___ This whole podcast can be found onchain, check out my page if you would like to mint this episode. If you would like to support the show, consider subscribing to my premium podcast. Want to ask me a question, want to hear about a specific topic, or interview a specific artist, send me a message.
#175 - LUCA NETZ
Luca is the CEO of the Pudgy Penguins. Pudgy Penguins is one of the two or three most successful PFP NFT collections in the world by floor price and volume. Since dropping out of high school, Luca has become a serial entrepreneur and successful internet marketer who has built multiple e-commerce businesses. Follow Luca on X @LucaNetz. 0:00 - How an entrepreneurial mindset allowed Luca to experience early success in brand building, e-commerce, and NFTs 9:35 - Luca’s entrance into crypto and his fundamental beliefs about the industry 14:13 - The importance of self-awareness and building the right team for Pudgy Penguins 20:14 - The unique properties of building in Web3 26:29 - Luca’s experience building alongside the Pudgy Penguins community 30:56 - The pros and cons of being a Non-Founder CEO 34:26 - Why Luca believes IP is the most valuable part of NFTs 39:55 - The current state of NFTs at large 42:37 - The future of IP, NFTs, and crypto's impact on value For more episodes, go to podofjake.com. Previous guests include Mark Cuban, Vitalik Buterin, Brian Armstrong, Balaji Srinivasan, Keith Rabois, Ali Spagnola, Anthony Pompliano, Raoul Pal, Julia Galef, Jack Butcher, Tim Draper, and over 100 others alike. Learn from founders and CEOs of companies like OpenAI, Coinbase, Solana, Polygon, AngelList, Oura, and Replit, and investors from Founders Fund, a16z, Union Square Ventures, and many more. I appreciate your support and hope you enjoy. Thanks to Chase Devens for the show notes and Yiction for the music. Lastly, I love hearing from fans of the pod. Feel free to email me any time at jake@blogofjake.com. Thank you!
Ep 192 - ETH Invades The White House
In this episode, the hosts traverse an eclectic mix of topics, blending personal stories with broader societal issues. They start with anecdotes about travel and delve into wellness practices such as mouth taping and psyllium husk use. The discussion then navigates the shifting political landscape, focusing on U.S. political sentiment towards cryptocurrency and single-issue voting. They debate the reemergence of Trump as a viable choice for some voters and explore the concept of political neutrality. The hosts also share their personal experiences with burnout, questioning its legitimacy and discussing the importance of alignment and passion in pursuing goals. As a teaser, they hint at a future debate on the role of luck versus hard work in achieving success. Throughout, the episode is infused with humor, thought-provoking analysis, and insights into tackling modern challenges. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction and Casual Banter (4:51) Podcast Introduction and Housekeeping (9:41) Travel Stories: Burgundy and Beyond (23:11) Wellness Tips and Mouth Tape Discussion (36:22) Legal Precedents in Voice Impersonation (39:10) SEC's Sudden Shift on Crypto ETFs (50:11) Trump's Popularity and Political Dynamics (59:12) Economic Policies and Voter Sentiment (1:20:10) Beer and Biden: A Lighthearted Start (1:30:10) Defining Burnout: Personal Perspectives (1:52:23) Reevaluating Life: Aligning Head, Heart, and Gut
0xBilly from Intuition; Decentralized Identity and Reputation
In this episode I talk with Billy Luedtke, from the project Intuition about his short journey to crypto and long journey in crypto :) We both agree on the importance of decentralized identity and Intuition aims to create a trusted interaction layer in the blockchain space, allowing users to make better decisions by providing more data for humans and things as well. The platform Intuition is building will allow for the claiming of information about anything, from people to products, and they aim to create a semantic web where data is easily accessible and understandable. Intuition is focused on the protocol and middleware layers, but will also initially build on the application layer to drive adoption. as every successful team in crypto has to. The platform will be live in June/July 2024.
Metaverse Differentiation & Lisbon Hype
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off showing Sho in soooo much praise. Matthew specifically shouts out last week's Afties soliloquy about the "Infinite Pause" it felt like the majority of the crypto space was stuck in. The conversation jumps into a preview of the WIP this Thursday featuring the Italy-based metaverse project DVERSO that the Vipe crew introduced to all of us last month. DVERSO has been cooking up a cool metaverse project under the radar of a lot of folks, which led Matthew & Rizzle to ponder how (and if) all the metaverse projects that are currently out there can differentiate themselves and strategies that others can adopt in a world of ever increasing same-same-but-different metaverse projects. Right before signing off, Matthew downloads Rizzle on the latest crypto drama courtesy of Yuga Labs and their bungled attempt at launching the Larva Labs Artist Residency (that may have already been sunset?) that was set to feature a paid drop by the stellar artist Nina Chanel exclusively open to Punks holders, that, apparently, most Punks holders neither wanted nor appreciated. FREE CLAIM opportunity for MARS collectors: https://app.manifold.xyz/c/mars
NFTJoe & UNDRGRND Magazine - Building New Artists Discovery Engine
Today it's a colorful chat about past and the future of non-mainstream art, music and film discovery and support. The UNDRGRND's journey is a testament of passion and persistence of NFTJoe. Listen as he shares his journey into Web3 and crypto, starting with his interest in NFTs and writing about them and the early days of UNDRGRND, the project focused on featuring (new & up'n'coming) independent artists in Web3. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Joe's persistence and belief in the project have kept it going for 4 years now. And here we are today - on Base with new plans and new token! We talk about UNDRGRND's token called $GRND, and DAO membership cards, and the future plans for the project, including expanding to different parts of the world in different language mutations led by community. Joe sees UNDRGRND as the platform that supports and promotes artists, musicians, and eventually film/movie creators in the Web3 space.
Bits + Bips: With ETH ETFs Likely Approval, Who's Behind the Political Reversal?
With ETH spot ETFs now more likely than ever, Bits + Bips hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann delve into the reasons behind this shift, surmising that the reversal may have come from powers above the SEC—perhaps in the Biden administration. The three hosts surmise that ETH will likely reach all-time highs, discuss how this changes their election trading strategy and ponder where there is enough institutional demand for ether ETFs. They also look at whether the potential approval could sway the US elections. Plus, they share insights into stablecoins and how they strengthen the US’s political power globally, dive into the debate on low float/high FDV coins, and also take a peek at what they think could be the potential next crypto spot ETF.
Why Spot Ether ETFs Are Now Likely to Be Approved on Thursday
Just when everyone thought that spot Ether ETFs were going to be denied on Thursday, news broke Monday that they are now likely to be approved, with Bloomberg analysts tripling their odds to a 75% chance of approval. Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, say this reversal definitely has to do with politics, citing the fight of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, a rule that was unfriendly to financial institutions wanting to engage with crypto. Plus, they delve into the reasons why Michael Sonnenshein stepped down as CEO of Grayscale after 10 years (hint: it has to do with GBTC), what the 13F filings revealed about who’s been buying the spot bitcoin ETFs since the beginning of the year, and what Vanguard’s incoming CEO, Salim Ramji, who was instrumental to getting BlackRock to launch its Bitcoin ETF, could mean for crypto’s future at the asset management firm.
Ep 191 - ChatGPT Gets Horny
Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Chapter/Timestamps: 0:00 Stream Starting Soon 02:10 Intro Banter 15:41 Welcome! 20:00 Alfalfa Round 33:39 Roaring Kitty! 50:34 GPT Gets Horny 1:12:21 Delusion Calculator 1:29:16 Do They Rich Stay Rich? 1:55:36 Thanks Magic Spoon!
Podcasts are for Back Pats
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle do some back patting. A lot of it actually. But they aren't patting themselves on the back, well maybe a little. Instead they talk about the platform par excellence that The WIP has become as a stage for highlighting cool, weird things at the bleeding edge of the crypto space, and the spillover effects all of this has had on our personal lives. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @marble_cards @wizardx_0x @kelseydriscoll @0x_Lucas @CollectPods @pfeffunit @farcaster_xyz @dragonateyt @samuelljackson @metageistvr @toxsam @paradoxx_media @Hanrgb @bryanbrinkman @NeuralBricolage @popwondernft @mattkaneartist @ezincr @lukegerbil @skeenee_art @empresstrash @cyberbrokers_
Ep.29: 0xDesigner, Web3 Design, Everything Apps, WorldPVP, The State of Ethereum
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us live and online on Fridays @ 1PM EST live.seedclub.xyz 01:46 Intro - Welcome back! It’s episode 29 of Internet Explorers and today we’ve got 0xDesigner on the show for his first ever recorded interview 06:05 Let’s bring 0xDesigner up for a long overdue appearance on the show, and after being at FarCon he’s decided to dox his voice today, which we’re excited about 08:47 Reflecting on the process of putting out a design every day for nearly the last 500 days as the milestone is approaching in June 2024 11:22 There are two different confounding factors when it comes to looking at the state of UX in crypto today 14:18 Part of the problem with crypto is that we’re always circling around one meta at a time like ants around a speaker listening to Thunderstruck 17:00 Interoperability is the most interesting thing crypto does from a product experience standpoint 19:03 A legendary designer named Don Norman, who coined the phrase User Experience, came up with 3 levels of design - visceral, behavioral and reflective 23:17 We see strong brand identity at the chain level - spending your time on Solana means one thing vs spending your time on Ethereum 27:20 Looking at Zora’s brand and identity as a case study for appealing to creatives and non-crypto communities 30:57 0xDesigner wants to hear Jess’s updated take on ‘everything apps’ vs ‘bundled apps’ before he shares his own thoughts 34:08 Continued discussion on bundled apps and the thought that everything we’re doing right now in crypto works better when bundled together 39:04 Summing up our discussion, a special thank you to 0xDesigner for joining us, we want to bring him back on the show again soon 40:50 Another edition of WTFIPDOC - we look at Roam - an onchain social browser, a text based game where you start with no arms and legs, and Sound Capsules by @sweetman 48:49 Jumping ahead to talk about WorldPVP a new game built on the memecoin meta where theres a token for each country and they battle each other for victory 54:47 Next up, Delphi released a new report essentially running through the state of attention markets in Web2 with ads and now in Web3 with tokens and memecoins 59:40 Briefly touching on the state of Ethereum as a community and as a brand and addressing recent criticism of its future and becoming less cool 01:01:34 We have time for one lightning round and it’s Peace reading a ridiculous tweet by @cryptocred aloud for our enjoyment 01:02:53 Thanks again to @0xDesigner for joining us and to everyone that tuned in, we’ll be back next Friday 11AM PST / 1PM EST, until then we’ll see ya onchain Hosts: Josh Cornelius & Jess Sloss Web VJ: Peacenode Production: Cheryl Douglass None of this is financial or tax advice.
Ep 190 - Everyone Needs These 4 Hobbies
Join the Alfalfa crew as they discuss the 4 hobbies that everyone needs, and much more.
Onchain record labels with Coop Records
The inaugural episode of the Coop Records Podcast featuring the core team - Cooper, Ramie, Jake and Cece. We cover the origins of Coop Records and everything you need to know about running an onchain record label in 2024.
#172 - JESSE POLLAK
Jesse is the creator of Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 incubated by Coinbase, where Jesse has worked since 2017. Less than one year since its mainnet launch in August 2023, Base has quickly become the leading L2 by many metrics as of the time of this episode's release. Prior to Base, Jesse led all of Coinbase’s consumer-facing engineering from 2017 to 2021. Jesse originally joined Coinbase through the acquisition of Clef, a passwordless identity solutions company he started. Follow Jesse @jessepollak on both X and on Warpcast. 0:00 - Jesse’s story and path to Coinbase 7:02 - How a sabbatical led Jesse to build Base 13:30 - How Coinbase's culture enabled the creation of Base 16:48 - Taking iterative shots with a talented team 21:06 - The importance of persistence 26:27 - How Base's builder-focused culture came to be 29:05 - Navigating when to move fast and breaking things versus when to make decisions carefully and deliberately 34:46 - Why Jesse believes many L2s will be successful 43:19 - Coinbase Smart Wallet & Onchain Summer II For more episodes, go to podofjake.com. Previous guests include Mark Cuban, Vitalik Buterin, Brian Armstrong, Balaji Srinivasan, Keith Rabois, Ali Spagnola, Anthony Pompliano, Raoul Pal, Julia Galef, Jack Butcher, Tim Draper, and over 100 others alike. Learn from founders and CEOs of companies like OpenAI, Coinbase, Solana, Polygon, AngelList, Oura, and Replit, and investors from Founders Fund, a16z, Union Square Ventures, and many more. I appreciate your support and hope you enjoy. Thanks to Chase Devens for the show notes and Yiction for the music. Lastly, I love hearing from fans of the pod. Feel free to email me any time at jake@blogofjake.com. Thank you!
EP 8: JESSE POLLAK AND BASE
Jesse Pollak shares his backstory and how he got into Web3. He grew up in Washington, DC, attended a Quaker school, and played competitive soccer. He didn't learn how to code until his senior year of high school. He joined Coinbase as a software engineer and eventually became a leader in scaling their consumer products. He then started Base within Coinbase, with the mission of creating an open financial system for the globe. Base is driving international expansion by supporting decentralized builder communities like FBI in India and Builders Connect in Nigeria. They are focused on empowering local builders and providing resources to help them grow.
Bright Moments Venice: The Finale ft Seth Goldstein
Seth Goldstein is an entrepreneur, art collector, and mentor, who has led pioneering ventures for two decades. He founded Bright Moments in 2021, a digital art gallery fostering crypto art communities worldwide, pioneering live IRL minting experiences with digital artists. Co-founding companies like SiteSpecific and Majestic Research, he's made waves in internet advertising and data analysis. This Podcast episode is sponsored by Studio Asisi, the team behind Berlin-based artist Yadegar Asisi, who has been exhibiting the world's largest panoramas and creating immersive art for over 20 years. His inaugural digital collection, Canvas Legacies, pays homage to the Impressionist movement and nimbly blends analog and digital. Now minting on https://nft.asisi.de/ Subscribe to Kaloh's Newsletter 👉 https://www.kaloh.xyz/ Kaloh's Podcast 👉 https://www.kaloh.xyz/s/kalohs-podcast Connect with me: X 👉 https://www.x.com/kaloh_nft Instagram 👉 https://www.twitter.com/kaloh_art Farcaster 👉 https://warpcast.com/kaloh In today’s episode, we discuss: Venice's Unique Vibe (00:02:07) Seth describes Venice, Italy's unique lifestyle and atmosphere, focusing on its small streets and artistic history. Bright Moments' Finale in Venice (00:03:14) Seth explains the significance of Venice for the Bright Moments project's finale, including minting crypto citizens and the finale project. Showcasing at Venice Biennale (00:04:30) Seth discusses the international art fair and festival, Venice Biennale, and the deliberate timing of the Bright Moments finale to coincide with the event. Cultural Awareness and Evolution (00:07:10) Seth reflects on the journey of cultural awareness and sophistication of the Bright Moments project from London to Paris. Challenges of Nomad Life (00:09:37) Seth shares the complexities and emotions of living a nomadic lifestyle for three years and the toll it takes on relationships and work. Economic and Market Changes (00:12:00) Seth discusses the economic volatility and market changes experienced by Bright Moments, including shifts in cryptocurrency values and competition from other projects. Incorporating Shiny Objects (00:15:42) Seth addresses incorporating new trends like meme coins, Ordinals, and Farcaster into the Bright Moments finale event. Future Plans for Bright Moments (00:27:17) Seth hints at taking a breather after the finale and reflects on the team's hard work, expressing a desire for people to reflect on and appreciate the minted NFTs. Decentralization and community events (00:31:17) Discussion on decentralization, community-hosted events, and the shift of decision-making to the community. Meme coins and art market trends (00:35:11) Their impact, and the trends in the art market. Artist and collector challenges (00:42:05) The challenges faced by artists and collectors in the current art market, including the need for experimentation and adaptation. Ordinals and the Bitcoin ecosystem (00:45:29) Discussion on ordinals, its relationship with the Bitcoin ecosystem, and limitations compared to Ethereum-based art projects. Until next time, - Kaloh Mentioned: Piter Pasma, Monica Rizzoli, Phil, Spongenuity, Venice Biennale, Bright Moments, Crypto Citizens, Foundation, Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin Ordinals, Base, Coinbase, Farcaster, MetaMask, Tezos, OpenSea, Tyler Hobbs, Zancan, Zach Lieberman, Casey Reas, Lauren Lee McCarthy, Martin Grasser, Camille Roux, Squiggles, Mitchell F Chan, Sofia Crespo.
Inside the Frame: David Furlong on Frames.js and Farcaster's Latest Developments
On this episode of the Mint Podcast, we explore the world of Frames.js with its founder, David Furlong. David provides an in-depth look at what Frames are and discusses their potential directions and innovative use cases. We also consider the possibility of integrating Frames across various platforms, including Gmail and traditional Web2 products. During the conversation, David expresses his insights on Farcaster, discussing the network's growth and the emerging opportunities for both communities and developers within the ecosystem. We discuss the development of various tools and platforms within Farcaster, such as Channel moderation, Farcon, Drakula, Supercast, and Bountycaster. Additionally, we examine the adoption of $DEGEN as the primary tipping layer of Farcaster, exploring the rationale behind its integration and its implications for users and builders alike. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Publish Everything Onchain with Cooper Turley
Cooper is the founder of Coop Records, an onchain record label and the host of Invest in Music, the first podcast that published on Pods. In this episode we talk about: - His thesis around onchain music - The parallels with onchain media - The potential rewards for publishing onchain - Why he’s all in on Farcaster - How we bring millions of users onchain without speculation Thanks for tuning in. Mint this episode on Pods - top 3 collectors will earn a shoutout in the next episode. We’ll see you onchain.
#169 - NICK TOMAINO
Nick is the Founder and General Partner at 1confirmation, a cryptocurrency focused investment firm. After raising its first $26M fund in 2017, 1confirmation now has over $1 billion in assets under management. The firm's early-stage investments include OpenSea, Farcaster, Worldcoin, Polkadot, Cosmos, Polymarket, dYdX, Degen, and others alike. Prior to starting 1confirmation, Nick was a Principal at Runa Capital and worked in business development in the early days at Coinbase. Follow Nick on X @NTmoney and on Warpcast @nick. For more episodes, go to podofjake.com. Previous guests include Mark Cuban, Vitalik Buterin, Brian Armstrong, Balaji Srinivasan, Keith Rabois, Ali Spagnola, Anthony Pompliano, Raoul Pal, Julia Galef, Jack Butcher, Tim Draper, and over 100 others alike. Learn from founders and CEOs of companies like OpenAI, Coinbase, Solana, Polygon, AngelList, Oura, and Replit, and investors from Founders Fund, a16z, Union Square Ventures, and many more. I appreciate your support and hope you enjoy. Thanks to Chase Devens for the show notes and Yiction for the music. Lastly, I love hearing from fans of the pod. Feel free to email me any time at jake@blogofjake.com. Thank you!
E111 - Earthquakes & Angel Numbers
This episode we discuss: Eclipse viewing & Hearthstone Battlegrounds We recorded some amazing artist episodes coming very soon! Trinity is bored of Farcaster and we chat more about the platform Our pods.media experiment was a success and you can mint this episode for a chance to win Buso #10 Our upcoming collab with Whitekross, Week After Week Broken Printer by Tabor Robak on Verse + Tabor's thread about the project here 90° by Reptile on fx(hash) Atelier drops their Visual Poetry show on fx(hash) with many cool projects to check out & mint 'Let It Flow' the new Dawn Contemporary exhibition on Alba Wæveform by Paul Prudence on Foundation Looking Ahead + more Battlegrounds :)
Alex Masmej Talks $DEGEN: Fueling Drakula's Growth and the Onchain Creator Economy
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Alex Masmej, the brain behind Drakula and a key player in the farcaster ecosystem. From his early days of conceptualizing Showtime as the 'Instagram of NFTs' to pioneering Drakula, Alex's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Drakula, now making waves as the 'TikTok of Web3', has seen an explosive start with over $30M in transactions in just two weeks, introducing a new and engaging way for fans to support video creators. Alex returns to the podcast to share the lessons learned from pivoting Showtime to creating Drakula, highlighting the strategic moves, go-to-market strategy, and the decision to adopt $DEGEN as the native currency of the app. I hope you enjoy our conversation and our genesis episode on Pods!