Hyperactive Episode 5 - Red with Antimo FM
We walk-and-talk with freelance product designer, Antimo FM. Antimo shares his journey from growing up in Italy with a passion for comic books and illustration, his path to design, crypto, and Farcaster, and how he’s using Hypersub to build community and earn recurring revenue onchain.
Hyperactive Episode 4 - Narisofka's Gang with Sofia Komarenko
We walk-and-talk with artist, illustrator, and designer Sofia Komarenko. Sophia shares her journey from growing up in Siberia and Kaliningrad to becoming a professional artist. She discusses her influences from cartoons and games, her entry into the NFT space, and the challenges of the crypto winter. Sophia highlights the importance of physical representations of digital art and how she’s using Hypersub to earn recurring revenue, and build a community of supporters that help sustain her artistic practice.
Terminally Onchain with YB
We discuss the past, present, and future of YB's work, and how he's using Hypersub to earn recurring revenue onchain with Terminally Onchain.
The Yon Experience with Yon Frula
We discuss the past, present, and future of Yan's work, and how he's using Hypersub to earn recurring revenue onchain with The Yon Experience.
Believe in Something with Jihad Esmail
We discuss the past, present, and future of Jihad's work, and how he's using Hypersub to earn recurring revenue onchain for Believe in Something.
many such cases ep 12: building for high-quality content with @dwr
on this episode (recorded “like a year ago”), @dwr joins @ted and @nonlinear to discuss the number one priority for farcaster right now: the challenge in creating a sustainable supply of quality content. we cover user engagement metrics, the current state of channels and what they could become, and how the team is thinking about enabling high-quality content through new features. @dwr also shares some of his insights on the power of text-based content and cultures on social platforms like twitter and what the emergence of AI-generated content may mean for these platforms. 00:39 farcaster’s top priority 01:29 challenges and strategies for building communities 07:30 reducing the barrier to high-quality content 15:20 the dominance of text-based content 18:35 in-group culture, power of memes, and AI-generated content 25:25 the future of channels
Creating an Onchain Luxury Fashion Brand: 9dcc ft. gmoney
gmoney is an influencer, NFT collector, and founder of 9dcc, a pioneering crypto-based luxury brand. Before breaking into the Web 3 space, gmoney was an investor and trader. In today’s episode, we discuss: gmoney's Background (00:00:00) gmoney discusses his background in equities and his entry into the crypto space in 2017. Starting 9DCC (00:04:12) gmoney explains the inspiration behind starting 9DCC, a luxury fashion brand linked with NFTs, and his interest in merging fashion with blockchain technology. Collaboration with Adidas (00:10:26) gmoney talks about his collaboration with Adidas and how it influenced his decision to create 9dcc. Physical Stores and Community Engagement (00:17:13) gmoney shares his thoughts on physical stores and community engagement, including the concept of airdrops and their impact on the community. Global Presence vs. Local Focus (00:20:46) The discussion about the global reach of 9DCC and the comparison to a local approach, referencing the success of the streetwear brand, The Hundreds. Celebrity Influence and Adoption (00:22:31) gmoney shares insights on celebrity involvement in the crypto space and the importance of genuine passion in adoption efforts. State of the Industry (00:26:26) The discussion shifts to the current state of the industry, with a focus on mainstream adoption and the role of experiences and utility in attracting more users. Managing Risks and Financial Literacy (00:29:19) The importance of making crypto onboarding easier and empowering individuals with financial literacy and self-custody options. Banking System Risks (00:30:22) gmoney discusses the risks associated with traditional banking systems and the advantages of self-custody in crypto. Financial Education and Freedom (00:33:19) The discussion highlights the transformative power of crypto in providing financial education and freedom, as well as the broader implications for artists and collectors. Artists: Snowfro, Jack Butcher, die with the most likes. Mentioned: 9dcc, Adidas, Bradley Cooper, Chance the Rapper, FTX, FDIC insurance, Drakula, Farcaster, NFT NYC, Adam’s Bomb, Degen, Art Blocks. Until next time, - Kaloh
Ethereum Blob Market Spikes
The Ethereum blob market experiences a spike. ENS releases the ENSv2 roadmap. LayerZero launches its ZRO token airdrop. And Tally introduces the Tally Protocol. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/491
Building $DEGEN: Jacek on Internet Culture, Web3 Social, and Skin in the Game
This episode welcomes Jacek, the founder of Degen, or as many know it as Farcaster’s culture currency that’s made waves across web3. We spend the hour digging through his founder journey, from working in trad fi to entering crypto and eventually birthing a passionate community predicated around tipping. This is a great conversation covering his humble beginnings, internet culture, and building the future of web3 social. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
Shorts | Julian Holguin: Why Content is The Hook
This short highlights one of my favorite moments from my conversation with Julian Holguiin of Doodles and Jesse Pollak of Base. Content is the hook that will usher in billions of users from web2 into web3. Doodles knows this best, and with Julian's prolific background in media and music, coupled with their acquisition of a major animation studio, they're perfectly positioned to execute on this strategy. Listen to the full episode: https://pods.media/mint-podcast/doodles-moves-to-base-ft-jullian-holguin-and-jesse-pollak
How Lens Network is leveraging ZKsync's tech to achieve mainstream scale
Stani Kulechov is the founder and CEO of Avara — the software development company behind some of web3's biggest projects, including Aave and Lens. In this episode, Kulechov gives an overview of the modular architecture underpinning the recently announced Lens Network and explains how a modular design is essential to helping Web3 social applications scale. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Onchain Media 03:40 Lens Scaling Research 07:17 Security Considerations 09:42 Lens Network Architecture 12:58 Tech Stack Considerations 18:42 Web3 Social App Developers 20:36 Lens Network Migration 22:52 Developments in Web3 Social 26:36 Web2 vs. Web3 29:15 Closing Thoughts
Nick Tomaino: Skin in the Game
The following episode is made possible thanks to DEGEN. 🎩 --- This episode welcomes Nick Tomaino, Co-founder of 1confirmation. He's an early adopter of Bitcoin, and former Coinbase employee, who shares his journey in the crypto space and his investment philosophy. We discuss the rise of meme coins, the value of prediction markets in providing more truth to the world, and Tomaino's core value of 'skin in the game' that drives his investment decisions. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Charlie Crown on Music Crowdfunding Mechanics
Mint Season 4 episode 10 welcomes Charlie Crown, the Miami-based, Colombian DJ & producer who has released tracks through Sony Music, Dim Mak, and PRMD; and garnered over 25+ million streams in the process. He’s received nods from some of dance music’s biggest names including The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, and Illenium; and shared stages with other incredible artists like Zomboy, Mija, and Le Youth; in addition to massive performances at Club Space Miami and Life in Color. His most recent single, “Sinking” with Bronze Whale reached the top 25 on Apple Music’s Electronic charts in over 40 countries and peaked at No. 28 on the US Electronic chart. Charlie Crown is endorsed by McDSP, FabFilter, and Sonarworks audio plugins. He’s also deep in the world of where music meets web3. I wanted to have him on because, (1) I backed his project, and (2) his crowdfund mechanics are quite different from what we’re used to seeing. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
NFT Ticket Case Study: Queen George on Growth Hacking Collectors
This episode, from Mint Season 4, Episode 21, is a pivotal moment in my journey as a web3 founder. It significantly contributed to the development of Bello through the insights gained from my conversation with Queen George, a crypto-native jazz-pop artist, who has been exploring web3 since April 2021. We discuss our strategy in building a collector base in web3 and the success of her live concert at ETH Denver in February 2022, where she effectively minted tickets as NFTs, attracting 120 collectors. This conversation documented our thoughtful experimentation with NFTs and planted the seed for a whole new chapter in my life.
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.
Why Web3 is the Perfect Home for Creators
Mint Season 4 episode 15 welcomed Matt Alston and Melissa Zhang, the power duo behind Bonfire: the front page for onchain communities. In this episode, we discuss: 01:27 - Intro 06:37 - How Did You Guys Meet? 09:59 - How Did the idea move from Events to Creators? 18:27 - Are Creators Good Community Builders? 22:25 - Is Web Three the Perfect Medium for Creators? 33:32 - DeFi meets the Creator Economy 38:12 - Governance and the Creators 47:06 - Bonfire 53:36 - Building a Bridge between Web Two and Web Three Audiences 56:30 - Converting viewers into collectors 58:59 - What’s next for Bonfire? 60:10 - Outro I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Paradigm Placed A Multi-Million Dollar Bet On n.xyz And Here’s Why
Mint Season 6 episode 19 welcomed the co-founder and CEO of n.xyz, Sridhar Ramaswamy. This ex-googler previously led the largest search engine’s $115 billion advertising division and has his eye on a new focus: blockchain data. With their debut launch this week, followed by an impressive series A led by Paradigm, we explore how he’s building web3’s indexer of choice and how his time at Google lead to where he is today. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
How To Leverage Social Media Data In Crypto
Mint Season 6 episode 17 welcomed a dear friend and mentor Joe Vezzani. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of LunarCrush, a social media analytics platform empowering traders with top-tier insights and sentiment on your favorite crypto projects. In this episode, we discussed key strategies for navigating through a bear market, the evolution of the web3 social landscape, onchain data vs. offchain data, how traders and creators can best leverage data, common pitfalls analytics fall trap too, and what Joe is focused on in the bear market, and so much more. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
The Creator's Guide to Web3 Social ft. Stani Kulechov
Mint Season 6 episode 18 welcomed the founder of Aave and Lens Protocol, Stani Kulechov. Throughout the hour we discussed: - His vision for web3 social - How creators use crypto to build communities - How creators make money on Lens - User-generated content as an asset class - Migrating collectors from other chains onto Lens - How to use the lens social graph outside of their protocol ....and so much more. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
The Birth of Bonsai: From Meme Coin to Culture Currency
The episode welcomes Carlos Beltran, the creator of MadFi and the Lens-native culture currency, Bonsai. Throughout our discussion, we dive into his journey as a founder, the highs and lows of building MadFi, and how Bonsai is shaping culture and creativity within the Lens ecosystem. Carlos also shares his ambitious vision for Lens to reach a billion users and how Bonsai plays a key role in that growth. Finally, we chat about the importance of grants and the need for founders to rethink social from the ground up. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
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.
How Crypto And Web3 Will Change Social Media Forever
Mint Season 5 episode 9 welcomed Wilson Wei and Ryan Li, who shared their vision for putting creators and users at the forefront of ownership with their decentralized social graph, CyberConnect. Throughout the hour, we discussed: 09:13 – What Inspired Ryan and Wilson to Build in Web3 Social? 15:07 – Elon Musk’s Potential Acquisition of Twitter 18:34 – How To Defeat Bots and Spammers in Web3 Social? 20:53 – What Does Ownership Actually Mean in Web3? 29:59 – Web3 Social Tools to Empower Creators 33:08 – How Does Virality Work in the World of Web3 Social? 42:38 – What is a Social Graph? 54:12 – Big Picture Vision for Web3 Social I hope you enjoy our conversation.
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!
