23: Tamara Winter - Tacit Trust & Caring Curiosity
Tamara Winter (X) is the Commissioning Editor of Stripe Press, where she exercises her taste to identify the knowledge and "ideas for progress" that matter most in alignment with Stripe's mission: to increase the GDP of the internet."Tammy" worked at the Charter Cities Institute and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, which is chaired by Tyler Cowen. Tammy is obsessed with tacit knowledge and the illegible parts of the world that actually support so much of our lives, work, and societies. This includes taste, charisma, relationships, and a wide-range of load-bearing infrastructure that supports healthy and trustful societies, from small-talk and manners to hidden forces that prevent anti-social behavior and maintain safe places to live and work.We discuss this and more, including how she selects the ideas worthy of Stripe's audience, her unique career path, her refreshing take on agency, her standards for herself, reading and writing, and how she chooses how to spend her time. Above all, Tammy's incredible love of other people shines throughout the conversation.Full episode transcript with all linked references: https://dialectic.fm/tamara-winterTimestamps2:09: Taste, absorbtion, and influences10:54: Deploying your taste15:49: Ideas that matter and taking yourself seriously22:13: Aesthetics24:16: Choosing Teachers and Authors28:15: Charisma & delightfullness privilege34:59: Living a relational life44:07: Trust, social scaffolding, and small talk51:01: Erosion of social norms, low-trust environments, and load-bearing infrastructure1:02:17: Cultural arson and the dark sides of "you can just do things"1:15:44: The healthy kind of agency1:20:45: Tammy's N-of-1 path and who she aspires to rhyme with1:28:38: Red herrings of success and focusing on outcomes1:32:22: Assortive everything1:37:52: Personal and professional standards1:43:06: Journaling, great writing, and audience1:57:29: Reading & BiographiesKey Links:The Art of Doing Science and Engineering - Richard HammingOn Self-Respect - Joan DidionScaling People - Claire Hughes JohnsonHigh Growth Handbook - Elad GilVirginia Woolf on MontaigneAva on TammyOld Enough!Sort By Controversial - Scott Alexander (Scissor Statements)Scarf tweetTammy's advice to young peopleAn Elegant Puzzle - Will LarsonInteractThe Making of Prince of Persia - Jordan MechnerFrank Sinatra Has a Cold - Gay TaleseWhy not inquire together more? - Tyler CowenThe Common Reader - Henry OliverIn Five Years - Rebecca SerleWalt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination - Neal GablerUp from Slavery - Booker T. WashingtonAnna: The Biography - Amy OdellThe Rise of Theodore Roosevelt - Edmund MorrisBrian JacquesA Pattern Language - Christopher W. AlexanderDialectic with Jackson Dahl is available on all podcast platforms.Join the telegram channel for DialecticFollow Dialectic on TwitterFollow Dialectic on InstagramSubscribe to Dialectic on YouTube
The ZAO Presents: Let's Talk About Web 3 Ep. 5 w/EZinCrypto & BetterCallZaal
Let’s Talk About Web3 – Episode 5 Welcome to Episode 5 of Let’s Talk About Web3 — the weekly livestream where we explore onchain culture, creator tools, decentralized platforms, and the future of community-driven tech. Whether you’re crypto-native or just getting curious, this show is built to make Web3 more accessible, more honest, and more fun. Hosted by EZ, Ohnahji, and BetterCallZaal. This week, we celebrate the release of WaveWarZ with the news of Farcaster Pro and more with EZ and Zaal Watch the Weekly Livestream Live every week on: twitch.tv/bettercallzaal twitch.tv/ohnahji twitch.tv/ezincrypto Join the Community Visit ltaw3.thezao.com to jump into the conversation, share ideas, and help shape future episodes.
Noice: Micropayments on Farcaster | TK on Onchain Monetization, Creator Tools & Why He Builds
In this episode, I sit down with TK, co-founder of Noice — the project bringing micropayments to Farcaster and enabling a new era of creator monetization, app utility, and onchain value exchange. We dive into: * Why Noice is building on Farcaster * The power of onchain tipping, pay-to-read, and creator rewards * How micropayments unlock sustainable models for Web3 creators and builders * What drives TK to keep pushing — and why his energy as a founder is contagious TK’s passion for onchain tech, open platforms, and giving power back to users shines throughout the conversation. If you care about the future of crypto-social, monetization, and founder fire — this one’s a must-listen. 🔗 Learn More & Follow: 👉 Explore Noice: noice.so 👉 Follow Noice on X: @noice_so 👉 Follow me for more convos with onchain builders: @latenightonbase 💬 Want to be featured on the show? DM me! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with the people shaping the next internet.
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
Episode 16 – Inside Farcaster: Why Culture Comes First with Dan Romero
In this conversation, Coach Coale and Dan Romero discuss leadership, management, and the importance of culture in organizations. Dan shares his journey from a small town in Massachusetts to becoming a founder at Farcaster and his experiences at Coinbase. They explore the challenges of managing teams, the significance of hiring practices, and the necessity of maintaining a strong company culture. Dan emphasizes the importance of communication, decision-making, and the cultural immune system in fostering a productive work environment. The discussion also touches on the pay-it-forward mentality prevalent in Silicon Valley and how it shapes the startup ecosystem.
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
How Creator Coins Actually Work (And Why Most Fail)
The trio returns while David’s on beach duty. Coop accidentally launches his creator coin, the fellas cover the state of onchain creation, what’s working, and what still feels broken. 🔟 Top Moments (03:00) Daniel Allan laser show recap – nearly sold out, first show with full production. (06:30) Coop's late-night Zora token launch – unintentionally launched his creator coin at 5:30am in a diner. (08:20) Creator Coin strategies – posting videos, airdropping to top holders, experimenting with Noise. (09:30) Are creator coins working? – discussion on upside, missing mechanics, and how activity drives value. (12:20) Farcaster vs Coinbase Wallet – video wars heating up, platforms converging on short-form content. (22:50) New Coop Records platform launch – email signups, coin sections, follow features, credits instead of ETH. (25:50) Song coin economics – using mint fees to buy back tokens; focus on rewarding tastemakers. (17:10) Onchain monetization still lacking – long tail can earn $500, but no breakout case for high-profile creators yet. (35:00) Tokenized stocks on Arbitrum – Robinhood, Kraken, and maybe Coinbase exploring stock coins. (42:00) Conferences vs Building – crypto events losing their edge; focus shifting to product and strategy.
Democratizing Access to the Creator Economy
Follow Rubicon Podcast: https://x.com/Rubicon_pod Produced by Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageHersh and Dawufi sit down with Ray, founder and CEO of Daisy, to explore how his creator-powered ad network is revolutionizing influencer marketing through automation and programmatic performance ads. Ray shares his journey from disrupting fan engagement to leveraging Web3 and stablecoins to solve key challenges for creators, such as delayed payments and inefficient brand partnerships. They discuss Daisy’s innovative approach to data-driven audience targeting, real-time bidding, and dynamic pricing, which empowers creators with instant payouts and helps brands optimize their marketing spend. This conversation offers valuable insights into the future of ad tech and the evolving creator economy. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:51 - Introduction to Ray and Daisy 00:06:53 - Challenges for Creators in the Crypto Space 00:09:37 - The Promise of Web3 for Creators 00:12:02 - Understanding the Problem Before the Tech 00:14:17 - Daisy: A New Approach to Influencer Marketing 00:17:01 - Early Campaign Examples and Metrics 00:25:08 - Brand Reactions to Daisy's Performance 00:30:10 - The Future of Influencer Marketing and AI 00:32:05 - The Role of Stablecoins in Daisy's Ecosystem 00:40:12 - Real-Time Bidding and Dynamic Pricing in Creator Marketing Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
#14 - Moritz Boullenger, FluidKey
Jeff is joined by Moritz Boullenger, Co-Founder of Fluidkey. Fluidkey is a privacy-focused wallet interface built on Ethereum that enables users to send and receive transactions without revealing their entire on-chain history. By leveraging ENS and stealth addresses, Fluidkey makes private-by-default transactions simple and intuitive—bringing better privacy to everyday crypto use.Find Fluidkey at fluidkey.comFollow Fluidkey on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/fluidkeyFollow Moritz on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/moritz
Why Privacy & Storytelling Will Define the Next Breakout Blockchain
For EP33 of *Chain Reactions*, we sat down with Azeem Khan, longtime crypto operator and now co-founder of the privacy-first ZK blockchain Miden*,* to discuss what it takes to build a next-gen L1 in today’s market. We trace Azeem’s journey from Bitcoin blog posts and Kardashian cease-and-desists to running major BD at Gitcoin, closing partnerships with UNICEF, and now helping lead Miden, which just raised a $25M seed round co-led by a16z, 1kx, and Hack VC. We went deep on what it means to be a non-technical co-founder in a zero-knowledge protocol, why founder-led BD still beats most Web3 growth strategies, and how Miden’s Pioneer Program is flipping the playbook by taking a venture studio approach to ecosystem building. Plus, we talk about astronauts as mascots, Taylor Swift as a blueprint for community, and why the best crypto brands borrow from culture, not crypto Twitter. If you’re building an L1, supporting one, or just want to hear how thoughtful storytelling and asymmetric relationship capital can help turn a new chain into a category-defining ecosystem — this one’s a must. Please enjoy, and as always, subscribe, drop a five-star review at https://bit.ly/chainreactions-spotify, or mint the episode at [pods.media/myosinxyz](https://pods.media/myosinxyz)!
Bits + Bips: DATs Are Crypto's Biggest Trend. So Why Aren't They Boosting Markets?
In this episode of Bits + Bips, we examine how rising global trade tensions could impact macro conditions, the Fed’s next move, and market stability. We also explore how investors should position themselves with inflation cooling and an uncertain policy path at the Fed. We then look at what’s happening on the crypto side: volume shifting to tokenized public equities, the growing number of corporate stablecoin plans, and whether the promise of tokenization is matched by meaningful traction. Joining hosts Joe McCann, Ram Ahluwalia, and Steve Ehrlich is Rob Hadick of Dragonfly, who shares his perspective on product-market fit in crypto, shifting market structure, and where real adoption may emerge.
RG 21 | Porter Geer
talking founder energy, building communities like SheFi to help empower women with finance, and the exciting things happening at girl math capital with Uniswap Foundation's Porter Geer on EP 21 of reply girls 💕 Connect with Porter https://x.com/portergeer https://www.linkedin.com/in/portergeer/
"Building for People, Not Wallets" with Privy cofounder Henri Stern | ZEROPOD S2 E16
What if crypto products weren’t built for wallets, but for people? In this episode of ZEROPOD, Privy.io founder Henri Stern joins host Toady Hawk to talk about building user-first infra, why account abstraction matters, and what it’ll take to onboard the next billion. From his Parisian roots to Protocol Labs and now Privy, Henri shares sharp takes on fragmentation, EIP-7702, and why most crypto apps still miss the point. Come for the insights, stay for the travel tips and Italian bread slander. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro: Meet Henri Stern, founder of Privy01:44 - Henri’s backstory: Growing up in Paris, moving to NYC03:55 - Adjusting to life in New York and early education04:32 - Choosing Stanford over the French education system06:00 - Discovering computer science and why it stuck07:54 - Founding Shout: a peer-to-peer marketplace experiment10:01 - What went wrong with hyperlocal marketplaces12:20 - Filecoin and Protocol Labs: Henri’s next chapter13:49 - What Filecoin taught Henri about zk, consensus, and infra19:00 - Falling in love with crypto, then falling out of it for a bit20:06 - The origin of Privy: starting with privacy, landing on onboarding24:00 - What Privy does today: abstracting onboarding, not just accounts26:10 - The nuance of account abstraction vs. 4337/770228:30 - Privy’s internal values: focus, experimentation, ownership33:00 - Wallet sprawl and the identity fragmentation dilemma36:00 - Wallets as identity tools, not just money holders39:00 - Why crypto infra must be built now, not later41:00 - Notable partnerships: Farcaster, Pump.fun, Hyperliquid & more45:10 - Privy's current roadmap: chains, funding UX, identity UX47:02 - EIP-7702: What it is and why it matters50:00 - Speculation vs stability: the real bifurcation in crypto52:40 - Henri’s vision for 2025 and hiring at Privy54:08 - Rapid-fire round: food, music, tech, travel, and more1:04:28 - Where to find out more about Privy and wrap-up--- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #ethereum #privy #crypto #stripe
Why JPMorgan and Shopify Are Rolling Out New Products on Ethereum Layer 2 Base - Ep. 855
On Tuesday, JPMorgan announced that its blockchain unit is launching JPMD, a USD deposit token for institutional clients, on Base. That’s right: the world’s biggest bank by assets and the 12th largest company by market cap is putting real dollars onchain. JPMD isn’t quite a stablecoin, but it’s close. It represents actual dollar deposits at JPMorgan and will be used by institutional clients for blockchain-based transactions. The bank plans to run a pilot over the coming months and eventually expand it to other user groups and currencies, pending regulatory approval. To understand what this means for the broader crypto ecosystem (and why JPMorgan chose Base), we brought on Jesse Pollak, head of Base and Coinbase Wallet. In this episode, Jesse explains: Why JPMorgan (and Shopify) chose Base What deposit tokens are, and how they differ from stablecoins Why infrastructure is finally “ready” for institutions How Base scaled from 2.5 million to 35 million gas/sec What’s next for Coinbase users who’ll have one-tap access to onchain assets And Jesse’s response to the critics who said that Coinbase doesn’t give enough credit to Ethereum
045 - antimeme.
cameron and christin yapped about "there is no antimimetics division" by qntm i.e. memes, antimemes, and everything we have already forgotten about against our will if you wish you got on the meme boat early in the game it's ok you can now get into antimemes
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.
What It’s Really Like to Build a Startup in Web3
From startup lawsuits to DAO-powered launches, Willy (founder of Nounspace) shares his unfiltered Web3 founder journey. We talk about his early exits, how Nounspace evolved from a Nounish client into a full-blown platform, and the tough reality of building in crypto. This episode dives into funding, pivots, community ownership, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in Web3—especially when things don’t go as planned. 00:42 — Startup lessons: from lawsuit to successful exit 01:50 — Launching Nounspace with Nouns DAO funding 02:38 — What changed in DAO governance & the challenge of sustainability 03:46 — Revenue, traction… but still not enough? 04:38 — The reality of building to change the world 05:29 — Why community is Nounspace’s strongest asset 06:12 — From one community to many: growing through network effects 07:04 — Tokens, incentives, and the flywheel effect 08:39 — The problem with airdrop farming & how to avoid it 09:34 — Nounspace token model: aligned ownership via staking 10:15 — Letting communities experiment with their own incentive models 10:37 — Mini apps as a tool for community-led problem-solving 11:18 — White labeling Nounspace for non-Noun communities 12:37 — The path forward: dual-focus, bigger vision Connect with Willy / Nounspace: Website: nounspace.com Warpcast: warpcast.com/willywonka.eth Twitter/X: x.com/thenounspace Connect with Kris: Farcaster: warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships & collaborations: Email: pod@optimism.show DISCLAIMER: This episode does not constitute financial advice. DAOs, Web3 tools, and token-based systems carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).
Rebuilding Media with Web3 Values
Will T dives into the future of decentralized media, lessons from Film3, and how Kingfisher Media is redefining education and publishing in Web3. From fair creator royalties to sustainable advisory models, this episode explores why blockchain is uniquely positioned to transform media—and how it’s already happening. We also touch on the challenges of distribution and the power of giving creators full control. Timestamps: 00:07 – The creator economy in Web3 00:29 – Moving beyond agency models and taking control 01:40 – The future of media is decentralized 02:42 – Film3: Surviving the bear market 03:55 – Why Will founded Kingfisher Media 05:20 – The verticals of an educational media company 06:30 – Making content more equitable and accessible 07:30 – Why there’s no "top dog" in decentralized media 08:25 – Distribution in a fragmented media landscape 🔗 Connect with Will T / KF Media X (Twitter): @KMLLCW3 Farcaster: @kingfishersmedia 🔗 Connect with Kris / The Optimism Show Farcaster: @thekris LinkedIn: thekrispartner Email for collaborations: pod@optimism.show ⚠️ Disclaimer This episode does not constitute financial advice. Web3, blockchain media, and decentralized networks involve risk. Always DYOR — Do Your Own Research.
GM Farcaster ep244 Monday May 12, 2025
GM Farcaster ep244 Monday May 12, 2025 From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster begins with the usual scheduling chaos, where time is a suggestion and countdowns are an art form. Between leaderboard drama, FarPoker’s chaotic launch, and Clanker’s existential crisis (who knew bots could feel sad?), this episode is a wild mix of news, memes, and the eternal struggleto keep up. 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 0:02:38 29 seconds of FC news0:04:02 FC news0:08:24 breaking news!0:10:01 FC news0:26:02 high school phones0:30:43 walk & talk
E117: WalletConnect Founder: Why Your Digital Identity Will Replace Your Passport
Pedro Gomes, founder of Wallet Connect, reveals why blockchain addresses may soon matter more than passports.He shares insights on digital identity beyond borders, preventing wallet monopolies, and why stablecoins will transform commerce. In this episode, we explore:- How wallets could create monopolies without proper standards- Why national identity is becoming increasingly irrelevant- The moment they had to sanction both Ukraine and Russia- How personal brands are outperforming corporate brands- The stablecoin revolution that's already happeningAnd much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.
E116: CoFounder of Sonic Labs: Why He Gave Away Billions in Crypto (and now completely regrets it)
In this revealing conversation, DeFi pioneer Andre Cronje discusses building protocols worth billions and his decision to give away 100% of the tokens. After creating Yearn Finance without keeping anything for himself, Andre shares how these experiences dramatically changed his view of human nature. From facing SEC threats to his work on Sonic blockchain, he explains why his approach to crypto has fundamentally changed. Discover why one of the industry's most influential builders now plans to align incentives differently in his upcoming projects.In this episode, we talk about: • Crypto World Fascination• The Truth Behind Solidly• The Struggles of Online Fame• Going All-In on Crypto• Giving Away 100% of Tokens• Why Andre No Longer Trusts Anyone• The Pressure of People's Money& much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW ANDRE CRONJE • Twitter: https://x.com/andrecronjetech • Twitter: https://x.com/SonicLabs • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cronje/ • Website: https://www.soniclabs.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #News
The Big Shift fireside chat with Dan Romero and Fred Wilson
The Big Shift fireside chat was recorded at FarCon nyc onMay 2, 2025 with Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero interviewing Fred Wilson, legendary investor and co-founder of Union Square Ventures. FarCon is Farcaster’s annual event organized by the community for innovators, builders and network contributors. Thank you to all the sponsors who made this conversationpossible 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/ Fred Wilson’s blog: https://avc.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 sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:46 mini app s/o 0:02:27 summer 2007 0:06:22 mobile shift 0:07:40 Foursquare/app constellations 0:10:25 Soundcloud 0:12:12 crown jewels 0:12:27 Twitter/protocol 0:14:06 Farcaster 0:14:25 Coinbase/crypto 0:20:18 defi is all fi 0:21:21 Free is good/freemium 0:23:02 Brian Armstrong 0:25:11 AI and crypto
Inside Coinbase Ventures w/ Hoolie: How They’re Betting Big on Base, Builders & Onchain Innovation
In this special episode, I sit down with Hoolie, Head of Coinbase Ventures, one of the most respected VC firms in crypto. We cover everything from the origin of the Base Ecosystem Fund to how Coinbase Ventures is shaping the future of Web3 through strategic investments. 🧠🚀 From Echo investing to the rise of the Coinbase Mafia, this episode is packed with insights for founders, builders, and anyone curious about what it takes to get backed by one of the biggest players in the space. 🔥 What We Discuss: The story behind Coinbase Ventures and the Base Ecosystem Fund Echo investing & democratizing access to early-stage crypto deals Where CB Ventures is focusing today: stablecoins, crypto x AI, DeFi, and onchain consumer apps How they evaluate a good investment (real examples included) The culture of innovation at Coinbase and the rise of the "Coinbase Mafia" Hoolie’s personal story and journey to leading one of crypto’s top venture firms
Matcha, robot boyfriends and guests I’d never re-invite: Blake in Los Fomos
Blake is the founder and host of Contextpod w. Boys Club, an onchain creator, investor and art historian. Do you think there are any guests she wouldn't re-invite to her show?? 🌶️ Become a producer of the show to support Los Fomos: subscribe on Hypersub: https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg Join Los Fomos on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and X: https://x.com/LosFomos
Can InfiniFi Unlock Higher Yields with Duration Assets in DeFi?
Rob Montgomery is the CoFounder and CEO at InfiniFi Labs and Ken Deeter is General Partner at Electric Capital, who led InfiniFi's most recent round. In this episode, we explore how InfiniFi is introducing duration matching to DeFi to unlock more sustainable, higher-yield opportunities for stablecoin holders, alongside insights from Electric Capital on the future of yield innovation. ------ 🔗 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 | FINANCIAL FREEDOM ON AUTOPILOT https://www.magicnewton.com/ 🔮 PYTH NETWORK | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ 🤙 SKALE NETWORK | THE GAS-FREE INVISIBLE L1 BLOCKCHAIN https://skale.space/ ✨ TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES https://www.tanssi.network/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge ⏳ HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS https://hourglass.com/ 🏦 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/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:22 - Rob’s background 7:10 - Ken’s background and Electric Capital 9:59 - How does DeFi mature beyond degen games? 13:53 - What is fractional reserve banking? 16:01 - Automating fractional reserve banking with InfiniFi 18:50 - The need for more duration assets in DeFi 24:44 - Sponsor break 25:25 - Where InfiniFi yield comes from 30:30 - InfiniFi vs traditional banks 37:10 - DeFi needs to take bigger swings at bigger ideas 40:53 - Why Electric invested in InfiniFi and teams like it 43:55 - Sponsor break 45:34 - Who is InfiniFi built for? 49:49 - The opportunity for InfiniFi to work with RWAs 52:44 - The growing need to simplify exposure to yields 56:06 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► InfiniFi website: https://infinifi.xyz/ ► InfiniFi on X: https://x.com/infinifilabs ► Rob on X: https://x.com/RobAnon94 ► Ken on X: https://x.com/Puntium ------ 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. DeFi Dad, Nomatic, and Electric Capital are all invested in InfiniFi. 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.
