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
The Chopping Block: Response to SAB-121, ETH ETF, & More
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in crypto. This episode covers the anticipated Ether ETF Approval and its market impact, Biden's evolving crypto policy, and the bipartisan repeal of SAB-121. We debate the controversy around High FDV Low Float Tokens and discuss the DOJ indictment for a $25 million MEV exploit. Tune in for insights on memecoin performance, the role of prediction markets in politics, and the increasing participation of retail investors in the crypto market.
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!
Building consumer products on permissionless protocols
In Episode 04 of Onchain Alpha our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Rish of Neynar. The conversation explores the challenges of building on Web2 APIs and the value proposition of Neynar's infrastructure. They also delve into the revolutionizing effect of Frames on Farcaster and the future possibilities of Frame Studio. The conversation concludes with Rish emphasizing the importance of the work happening behind the scenes at Neynar. Find the companion article to this podcast on our blog: https://cryptosapiens.xyz/building-consumer-crypto-products-on-permissionless-social-protocols
Why EigenLayer May Be the Most Innovative New Ecosystem Since Ethereum
Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, and Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder and CIO of Polychain Capital, an investor in EigenLayer, say that the developer ecosystem around EigenLayer is sprouting up very fast, which reminds Carlson-Wee of the developer excitement in Ethereum’s early days. They discuss the potential of EigenLayer, which uses a restaking mechanism to allow ETH stakers to reallocate their staked ETH and Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) to bolster security for other protocols. They cover how it could turbocharge Ethereum's rollup scaling roadmap and enable Ethereum to become a stack of decentralized software as a service providers. Additionally, they discuss the potential risks associated with restaking as well as how EigenLayer could work with AI.
