Ayla El-Moussa - The Power of Dreams and the Subconscious
In the 12th episode of Season five, we are joined by the wonderful artist and our good friend Ayla El-Moussa. Ayla is known for her surreal art that combines photography and painting while focusing on the human form, nature, balance and subconscious.We dive into Ayla’s artistic influences, the power of dreams and the subconscious, her love of all things books and movies, the little book of sex questions, and so much 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.02:05 Intro 04:19 Fear of flying 10:35 How has moving across the country changed your art? 20:28 Dreams, subconscious, and lucid dreaming 27:48 Recurring dreams and deja vu 36:17 Love of Books and Movies 51:16 How has Ayla’s family influenced her art? 01:07:13 The Role of Gender in Art 01:14:33 Artistic evolution, The NFT boom of 2021, and building long-term value alongside patrons 01:31:28 The Little Book of Sex Questions 01:42:04 Exploring the Future of Sex Robots 01:49:07 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects More Ayla:X: https://x.com/aylaelmoussaMore 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.
Cambria & The Future of Gaming | Ben.ZZZ
In this episode we chat with Ben.ZZZ, onchain gaming aficionado & founder of Cambria. We dive into Cambria’s origin story, “risk-to-earn” & unique game modes, the nostalgia of the Runescape Era, how to think about retention for games, designing in-game economies, the challenges of building in crypto & much more!
NFTs are Cooked ft. Coop (Coop Records)
Returning guest Cooper Turley is the founder of Coop records, which is a hybrid between a Web3 venture fund, a record label and an incubator. Cooper is focused on revolutionizing the music industry by bringing artists onchain and empowering them to keep control and ownership of their work. His bio currently reads: onchain is the new online. -- This episode of Show Me The Crypto is brought to you by Ballet: Making Crypto Easy. Check out Ballet's REAL Series cold storage: https://bit.ly/3KNNX5G Check out Ballet's Physical Bitcoin: https://bitcoin.ballet.com/?utm_source=showmethecryptopodcast&utm_campaign=kol -- Follow Cooper on Twitter: @Cooopahtroopa Follow Cooper on Warpcast: @coopahtroopa.eth -- Follow us on the socials: Twitter/X: @showcrypto TikTok: @showmethecrypto Instagram: @showmethecryptopodcast -- *Any financial compensation we receive will always be clearly identified as an advertisement or sponsored content. We don't accept payment to feature guests, and we don't accept payment to influence the coins/projects we discuss on Show Me The Crypto. Any ads will be clearly identified during the show, and information on our partners will be featured in the show notes.
a16z crypto founder Chris Dixon's new book highlights how blockchains can lead to a more equitable internet
Chris Dixon is a managing partner at a16z and the founder of a16z crypto. In this episode, Dixon gives an overview of his new book, Read Write Own: Building the Next Generation of the Internet, and explains how blockchains have the potential to create more equatable online experiences. OUTLINE 00:00 Background 08:04 New Book 11:13 Crypto Skeptics 14:56 Tech Centralization 19:53 Web2 vs Web3 24:11 Networks vs Tokens 31:12 Platform Ownership 33:49 Platform Take Rates 37:49 Consumer Crypto 40:49 Regulatory Uncertainty 47:29 Venture Landscape
Ready for the Drop?
In this premiere episode, explore the artist's eternal dilemma: 'When is my work truly finished?' Hear from varied artists discussing how they judge project completion and manage deadline pressures—key insights into the artistic process. •• TIMECODES •• 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:29 Jacek Markusiewicz (mrkswcz) 00:03:41 Matt DesLauriers 00:04:39 Piter Pasma 00:08:39 Daniel Aguilar 00:13:13 Camille Roux (me) 00:18:09 Monokai 00:20:59 Gorilla Sun 00:23:40 Jonathan Barbeau 00:25:27 Nicolas Lebrun 00:27:45 Paolo Curtoni •• FOLLOW •• https://twitter.com/camillerouxart https://warpcast.com/camilleroux https://www.instagram.com/camillerouxart https://art.camilleroux.com •• GUESTS •• Jacek Markusiewicz (mrkswcz) https://twitter.com/jMarkusiewicz https://warpcast.com/mrkswcz https://www.instagram.com/mrkswcz https://linktr.ee/mrkswcz Matt DesLauriers https://twitter.com/mattdesl https://warpcast.com/mattdesl https://www.instagram.com/mattdesl_art https://mattdesl.com/ Piter Pasma https://twitter.com/piterpasma https://warpcast.com/piterpasma https://www.instagram.com/piterpasma https://piterpasma.nl Daniel Aguilar https://twitter.com/protozoo https://warpcast.com/protozoo https://www.instagram.com/prtzart https://protozoo.xyz/ Monokai https://twitter.com/monokai https://warpcast.com/monokai https://monokai.nl Gorilla Sun https://twitter.com/gorillasu https://warpcast.com/gorillasun https://www.instagram.com/gorilla_sun_blog https://www.gorillasun.de Jonathan Barbeau https://twitter.com/JBarbeau_Art https://warpcast.com/jbarbeau https://www.instagram.com/jbarbeau.art https://jbarbeau.art Nicolas Lebrun https://twitter.com/nclslbrn https://warpcast.com/nclslbrn https://www.instagram.com/nclslbrn https://nicolas-lebrun.fr Paolo Curtoni https://twitter.com/Paolo_Curtoni https://warpcast.com/pao https://www.instagram.com/paolo_curtoni https://www.paolocurtoni.com Thanks to Piter Pasma and Gorilla Sun for the songs generated by AI
Erratic keyboard tapping and mouse clicking ft. Fingacode
Junior Ngoma, aka Fingacode, is a Cameroonian artist living in the UK. He fuses various art forms with technology, particularly exploring audio-visual and interactive artworks. ✍️ 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: Early life in Cameroon (00:00:48) Fingacode shares details about his life in Cameroon and his artistic beginnings. Introduction to digital art (00:01:40): Fingacode discusses his transition to digital art and his early experiences with design and coding. Incorporating music into art (00:03:25) Fingacode discusses his passion for merging technology with creative arts and incorporating music into his work. Discovery of blockchain and NFTs (00:06:18) Fingacode shares his introduction to blockchain and NFTs and the influence of fellow artists on his decision to explore this technology. First NFT creation (00:07:53) Fingacode describes the creation and minting of his first NFT artwork. Artistic routine and inspiration (00:08:51) Artistic routine, work environment, and sources of inspiration. Influence of memes on art (00:10:40) The discussion explores the role of memes in attracting attention to Fingacode’s work and its impact on his artistic career. Collaboration with galleries (00:12:43) Fingacode shares his experiences working with galleries, including Bright Moments, and the impact on his artistic journey. Art scene in Cameroon (00:19:18) Fingacode reflects on the art scene in Cameroon and his experience visiting the national museum, highlighting the differences in preservation and cultural significance. The state of digital art today (00:21:03) Discussion on the pros and cons of being a digital artist and the evolving art space. Advice for aspiring digital artists (00:26:07) Encouragement to experiment and find one's own path in digital art. Managing supply, pricing, and marketing (00:27:44) Considerations in managing supply, pricing, and marketing in the digital art market. Exploring physical generative art (00:31:35) Discussion on the intersection of generative art and physical fabric creation. Influences and inspirations (00:35:20) Fingacode’s inspirations from creative coders and artists who blend technical brilliance with artistry. Until next time, - Kaloh Mentioned: Three.js, Sound Cloud API, Touch Designer, Bright Moments, NTH Culture, Dmitri Cherniak, PROOF, Seth Goldstein, Translucent Panes, Ana María Caballero, Zach Lieberman, Michael Kozlowski, IXShells, Linda Dounia, Spongenuity.
Ep.27: LIVE FROM FARCON/FREE WIFI ft. Dan Romero, Paragraph acquires Mirror, Titles
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us live and online on Fridays @ 1PM PST live.seedclub.xyz Hosts: Josh Cornelius & Jess Sloss Web VJ: Peacenode Production: Cheryl Douglass None of this is financial or tax advice.
Ep 57 - Higher
Ep 57 - Higher We’re joined by Martin - the founder of the HIGHER token to discuss the launch and building a FC-first community. We cover his backstory working at Topshot and Nouns and everything you need to know as a founder thinking of launching a memecoin in 2024.
Jesse Pollak on the role Base is playing to reach 1 Billion users
What can I say? Amazing episode with Jesse talking about the early formative days of Base through the growth phase it's currently going through. We discuss everything from the relationship with Optimism and learning deeply about governance from their system to the role SocialFi plays and the relationship Base has with Farcaster - and so much more. Enjoy!
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.
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.
#168 - JACEK
Jacek is the creator of $DEGEN, an innovative cryptocurrency and L3 built on Base on Ethereum and popularized on Farcaster. Follow Jacek on Farcaster @jacek. 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!
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!
How USDC is dominating the stablecoin market
Excited that the legend, Jeremy Allaire, is my first guest on our new Frames for Base Layer! Jeremy joined me last week to talk about all the amazing things happening at Circle, talking about stablecoin regulation, all the way to the amazing use cases that are popping up for USDC around the world.
Ep.19: Memecoin Supercyle, Crypto ETFs with Alongside, Financial Nihilism, AI on Zora, L2 Wars
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us live and online on Fridays @ 10AM PST live.seedclub.xyz 00:01:11 We have Kel with us - the real next L1 trade is a memecoin supercycle 00:10:44 Where do you see this memecoin trend going in the next 3, 6, 9 months? 00:13:25 Austin from Alongside Crypto 00:18:10 What’s changed with this cycle to get people excited about investing in indexes 00:29:14 Enjoy launched the very first memecoin ever on the Zora network 00:36:20 Some fun new AI updates on Zora and Jacob’s post on convergence of AI and crypto 00:39:48 Travis Kling on financial nihilism 00:53:59 The bull case for Web3 social and Farcaster as a powerful go-to-market tool 00:54:45 Get in babes, we’re going to Brand New by Boys Club at SXSW and there’s a zine 00:59:52 The struggle with hyper financialized social apps Hosts: Jess Sloss & Cheryl Douglass Web VJ: Peacenode None of this is financial or tax advice.
Ep 181 - Bitcoin Breaks All Time Highs & The End of Influencers Is Upon Us
Join the Alfalfa Crew as they discuss Bitcoin's all time high. Can we go higher?
Ep 35 - Lucas Campbell
We're joined by Lucas of Pods to chat about the future of onchain media. We cover his journey building a career in web3 out of college and dive into new form factors for the next bull market.
The Chopping Block: Navigating the New Era of Crypto Social Media with Farcaster's Insights!
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and special guest Dan Romero, co-founder of Farcaster, engage in a riveting discussion on the forefront of decentralized social media and the burgeoning meme coin trend within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This episode offers an in-depth analysis of Farcaster's innovative mechanisms for user engagement and its significant role in shaping the future of social interactions in the crypto domain. We delve into the mechanics behind meme coins, examining their influence on community dynamics, market behavior, and the broader implications for digital asset valuation. Our conversation navigates through the intricacies of decentralized platforms like Farcaster, probing into their potential to disrupt conventional social media models and foster a new era of user-centric, blockchain-enabled online communities. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of these pivotal developments, enriched with Dan Romero's firsthand insights, as we dissect the evolving landscape of social media in the crypto age and the captivating allure of meme coins, all aimed at providing a deeper understanding of their impact on the global cryptocurrency market.
How Decentralized Social Network Farcaster Hopes to Eventually Get to One Billion Users
In the two weeks since Farcaster introduced its Frames feature that allows developers to easily add mini apps to users’ posts, the decentralized social network has become the talk of Twitter, now X, and increased its user base by ten times, according to co-founder Dan Romero. Romero joins Unchained to discuss why Frames has become so popular, the philosophy behind Farcaster and its client Warpcast, why the crypto component behind Farcaster is being kept to a minimum, how Apple’s new Vision Pro could lead to the creation of a 3D social network on Farcaster, how he and his fellow co-founder’s background at Coinbase helped shape their decisions about building Farcaster, and his vision for eventually getting Farcaster to a billion-plus users.
