U.S. Commerce Department Posts GDP Data Onchain
The U.S Commerce Department posts GDP data onchain. Safe introduces ERC-7955. ECF introduces Burned ETH. And BitMine buys an additional 78,791 ETH. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/772 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Media, Bots, and Mini Apps: Farcaster as a Creative Playground
In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski is joined by Adrienne and NounishProf, co-creators of GM Farcaster, a flagship onchain media brand, to explore what it really takes to build in public on Web3’s fastest-growing social protocol. Together, they unpack the vision and mechanics behind GM Farcaster’s livestream-first approach, the power of community-driven podcasting, and how custom bots and Farcaster-native mini apps unlock new ways of engaging audiences. This isn’t just a conversation about content—it’s about redefining media itself, using the primitives of onchain coordination, open distribution, and community ownership. They also reflect on Farcaster’s evolution from a dev-centric experiment to a vibrant cultural layer—and how GM Farcaster became a home for real-time storytelling, creator tooling, and public conversation across the Superchain. If you're curious about what’s possible when media meets protocol, this episode is your front-row seat. 🌐 Connect with GM Farcaster Website: gmfarcaster.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GMFarcaster Pods.media: pods.media/gm-farcaster Farcaster: @gmfarcaster Mini App: miniapp.gmfarcaster.com 🧠 Connect with Adrienne & NounishProf on Farcaster @adrienne @nounishprof 🎙️ Connect with Kris Gligoroski Farcaster: @thekris LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner Email (collabs/sponsorships): pod@optimism.show ⚠️ Disclaimer This episode is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Web3, DAOs, always DYOR.
27: Mackenzie Burnett - Accounting for America
Mackenzie Burnett (Website, X) is the co-founder and CEO of Ambrook, financial software for independent businesses starting with farms and ranches. We trace her arc from a policy-first upbringing (USDA household, Congressional internships, climate-security research at Stanford) to a building software for rural America. We talk about why Mackenzie loves America and cares about agriculture, the challenges of aligning sustainability with business and government, and pragmatically building resilience. Mackenzie talks about the American Dream and why independent small businesses are the foundation of it in many ways.Then we get into Ambrook’s product philosophy: why “all roads lead to accounting,” how multi-P&Ls and biological inventories make farms deceptively complex, and why understanding bookkeeping and money movement enables better decision making and understanding over the long run for big and small businesses.We also talk through Mackenzie's broad ambition for Ambrook; her growth as a leader; brand, aesthetics, and environment; Ambrook's editorially independent research division, Offrange, and more. Mackenzie is one of the most quietly ambitious and focused people I've met, and yet under her impressive and serious exterior is a life and love for America and its people that is all heart.Special thanks to Josh Kale for his help producing this episode.---Full transcript and all links: https://dialectic.fm/mackenzie-burnett---Timestamps00:01:11 Intro00:02:51: The American Heartland00:05:21: Agriculture, Policy, and Government00:12:29: The Challenges with Prioritizing Climate Risk: "Long Term and Abstract"00:18:04: Pragmatic Environmentalism and Resilience that Drives Business00:21:49: The American Dream00:25:52: The Importance of Independent Small Businesses00:28:58: Entrepreneurship on the Frontier: America's First Entrepreneurs and Ambrook's First Customers -- Farmers00:36:28: Biological Factories: Why Farms are Complex Businesses00:40:41: Why Everything Goes Back to Accounting00:44:30: Why Money Movement Matters00:51:13: Ambrook as a Twenty-Year Container00:57:27: The National Importance of Agriculture01:00:49: The Features of Illegibility01:04:49: Ambrook's Long Term Vision01:10:17: Making the Intractable Tractable (And Doomscrolling Your Company's Slack)01:14:42: De-Risking and Becoming Friends with Anxiety01:17:26: Building Something That Takes on a Life of its Own01:20:07: Ambrook's Culture in Three Words01:21:26: Brand and Storytelling01:26:11: AI Enabling the Middle Class01:30:57: California History and J.G. Boswell01:34:05: Niche Subjects and History and "The Land Where Lemons Grow"01:36:46: Disney's Magic Band01:39:15: Strange Math and Happiness and Sadness in Parallel01:41:31: Aesthetics, Beauty, and Physical Design Systems01:47:31: The Draw to Start ThingsLinks & ReferencesAmerica, the Beautiful - Mackenzie BurnettThe Founder's Letter: Mackenzie Burnett, AmbrookDisposable CamerasA “precariously unprepared” Pentagon? Climate security beliefs and decision-making in the U.S. military (Mackenzie's Thesis)The Land Where Lemons Grow - Helena AttleeDubai Chocolate Made Pistachios Viral, But Are Small Farmers Winning? - Offrangesam altman: “honestly, i feel so bad about the advice i gave while running YC i’ve been thinking about deleting my entire blog”affinity - AvaLunch with the FT: Novak DjokovicAmbrook Series A AnnouncementOffrange (Fka Ambrook Research)AI Could Actually Help Rebuild The Middle Class - David AutorThe King of California - Mark Arax | GoodreadsTulare LakeTweet on The Land Where Lemons GrowMagicBandLeaders in TechInteractJane JacobsFrom plows to platforms: how Stripe is powering modern agricultureDialectic is available on all platforms:Follow Dialectic on TwitterFollow Dialectic on InstagramJoin the telegram channel for DialecticSubscribe to Dialectic on YouTube
26: Cyan Banister - A Fool’s Dérive
Cyan Banister (Website, X, Substack) is an investor, artist, and co-founder and General Partner of Long Journey Ventures. Previously, Cyan spent four years at Founders Fund and has a legendary angel investing track record alongside her husband, Scott, including early rounds in SpaceX, Uber, and DeepMind.Cyan is as original as they come: she grew up on a Navajo reservation and was homeless by 15, with a series of unlikely serendipitous moments combined with optimism, agency, and love of capitalism taking her to a very different life than the one she grew up with. I focused this conversation not on Cyan's work, but her unique approach to living.We begin with Cyan’s “church”: a weekly visit to see Bobby McFerrin and co. do live, jazz acapella in Berkeley, CA. We discuss how this space ties to presence, openness, and play, and then talk about the tension between novelty and consistency as she continues on her own path toward self-love and mindfulness. She also tells me about her radical approach to accountability and the empowering results of assuming that everything is her fault.One of Cyan's favorite words is the French dérive, or an intentional drift, and it embodies her approach to the world. She moves with childlike wonder, seeking to see things and people from new perspectives and challenging others to react beyond their default settings. She daydreams about the outcomes she wants and has remarkable conviction and faith even when others do not believe her.We wrap with a grab bag representative of Cyan's diverse interests, from filmmaking and performance art to the US Constitution to Bill Murray. Cyan manages to combine randomness and intentionality, naiveté and sober-minded awareness, humility and conviction. I hope you are are as inspired as I am to live more playfully, seriously, and courageously.Full transcript is available at https://dialectic.fm/cyan-banisterTimestamps0:01:23: Intro0:03:45: Cyan's "Church"0:16:21: Stillness, Mindfulness, and Introspection0:28:47: Learning to See in Original Ways0:39:38: People: When the "Light is On," "Collecting Minds," and Conjuring Friends0:46:55: Cultivating Childlike Joy and Refusing to be a Victim0:52:30: Radical Accountability0:56:28: Randomness, Faith, and Experimentation1:06:22: Conviction and Peter Thiel1:12:54: Returning to Seed Investing and Long Journey Ventures1:18:23: Thoughts on Art1:23:42: Performance Art1:26:37: Cyan's Creative Projects1:32:51: Boredom1:36:06: Living Around Elderly People1:42:14: Pete Buttigieg1:45:57: Being a Role Model1:48:26: Young People's Future1:52:46: Scott Banister and Lessons for Her Kids1:55:35: "It Just Doesn't Matter" And Who Pulls the StringsKey LinksCyan - by Kevin Gee and Dan Scott - Cloud ValleyCyan Banister — From Homeless and Broke to Top Angel Investor - Tim FerrissInvesting for a Higher Purpose - Invest like the BestBobby McFerrinUniversity of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral William H. McRavenExample of Motion and Bobby's performanceThe Magic Glasses - Frank HarrisMy Life and Loves - Frank HarrisLee JacobsBILL MURRAY TALKS ABOUT THE PAINTING THAT SAVED HIS LIFEThe Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer - Neal Stephenson | GoodreadsIt Just Doesn't Matter! - Meatballs (1979)The Razor's Edge (1984)Bill Murray gives a surprising and meaningful answer you might not expect. (Charlie Rose)Dialectic 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 Chopping Block: Tom Lee the New Saylor? DAT Consolidation, Token Wrappers Under Fire
DAT mania meets market reality. Tom Lee becomes the face of ETH as BitMine amasses 1.5% of supply and mNAV premiums start to collapse. We break down Japan’s MetaPlanet tax arbitrage, SharpLink’s buyback tactics, and the coming wave of DAT M&A. Plus: Robinhood launches tokenized stocks in Europe using Arbitrum, the WFE fires a warning shot, and Stylus lets fintech devs go Rust-first onchain. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Arbitrum’s AJ Warner (Chief Strategy Officer at Offchain Labs) joins to unpack the rise (and potential fall) of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), as Tom Lee emerges as Ethereum’s public face and BitMine amasses 1.5% of ETH. We dive into the collapse of mNAV premiums, Japan’s MetaPlanet tax arbitrage, and the looming consolidation of subscale DATs. Plus: Robinhood launches tokenized stocks in the EU on Arbitrum, AJ shares the roadmap for Robinhood Chain, and we debate whether token wrappers, buybacks, and DAT M&A mark the next era of crypto capital markets. Show highlights 🔹 Tom Lee’s ETH Blitz – How BitMine amassed 1.5% of the ETH supply, why Tom Lee says ETH could flip BTC, and how he’s become the “face of Ethereum.” 🔹 mNAV Compression Across DATs – Big-name DATs (BitMine, MicroStrategy) hold premiums; smaller ones trend toward par or discounts. 🔹 Japan’s MetaPlanet Tax Arbitrage – Why MetaPlanet trades at 2.5–3× NAV: stock taxation loopholes vs. crypto income tax rates in Japan. 🔹 DAT Buybacks, Activism & M&A – SharpLink’s buyback plan, potential for hostile takeovers, and speculation around “DAT piracy.” 🔹 One-DAT-per-Alt Endgame – Why most new DATs are failing, the shift to consolidation, and why each token may only support one treasury long-term. 🔹 Staking ETFs vs DATs – DATs can stake nearly 100% of assets; ETFs are constrained by redemptions and liquidity windows. 🔹 Corporate Tax Drag & Onchain Yield – Trade-offs between tax efficiency and flexibility in corporate vs. ETF structures. 🔹 WFE vs. Tokenized Stocks – Global exchange lobby attacks third-party wrappers as misleading “tokenized stocks” lacking shareholder protections. 🔹 Robinhood’s Tokenized Stock Rollout – Launching in the EU under MiCA, built on Arbitrum One, with a full Robinhood Chain to follow. 🔹 Stylus & Arbitrum Stack Strategy – Why Rust/C/C++ compatibility on Arbitrum helped win the Robinhood deal; flexibility for fintech devs. 🔹 Hyperliquid’s Bridge to Arbitrum – $5B+ in assets sourced via Arbitrum; why Arbitrum’s partner-first posture beats chasing L3s. 🔹 DATs as the New CMOs – How charismatic leaders like Tom Lee and Saylor act as public-facing evangelists for their ecosystems.
Digital Pets and Irish Accents: GM Farcaster ep282
Digital Pets and Irish Accents: GM Farcaster ep282 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Thank you @matthewfox and @arek for popping by to help us learn more about Clankermon! (And the Clankermonsurvived the dungeon with your tips!) From our ChatGPT Intern: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey’s engagement broke the internet and the polymarket, whileFarcaster folks argued whether being “happy in love” is actually a fantasy football stat booster. Meanwhile, the Clankermon team charmed everyone with their Irish accents while casually admitting they’ve buried more digital pets than a Tamagotchi graveyard. 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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:05:35 celeb news x polymarket0:10:17 FC News 0:20:44 Degen x Bankless0:22:32 builder news & fun 0:35:44 Clankermon
DevNTell - Getting Started with Hedera feat. DevRel Jake Hall
In this week's episode of DevNTell we are joined by Jake Hall who is a DevRel at Hedera HashGraph. Hedera is an open source, leaderless proof-of-stake network that powers the next generation of the web. Viewers of this DevNTell will see Jake give us an enthusiastic talk focusing on Hedera, what sets them apart, projects that are building on Hedera and AI x Blockchain! — GUESTS & HOST 🤝 Jake, DevRel @ Hashgraph - https://x.com/jaycoolh 🤝 Narb, Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Website - https://www.hedera.com ℹ️ Hedera AI Agent SDK - https://github.com/hedera-dev/hedera-... ℹ️ Hedera X Account - https://x.com/hedera 🗞️ Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://devdao.to/yt-newsletter 📆 Sign-up for FREE workshops & events - https://devdao.to/yt-events 🤝 Partner with Developer DAO - https://devdao.to/partner-with-us 😎 Follow us on Twitter - https://devdao.to/yt-twitter 🎥 Sign Up to Showcase your Project DevNTell - https://devdao.to/devntell-signup
Two VCs on Why the 4-Year Cycle Is Dead, DATs & Hyperliquid vs. Binance
Is crypto no longer moving in predictable four-year waves? From the rise of DATs and stablecoin-specific chains, to Hyperliquid challenging Binance itself, the industry is fracturing into segments with winners and losers. In this episode, Hack VC’s Peter Hans and DBA’s Jon Charbonneau debate whether Solana is next in line for a TradFi pump, why ETH suddenly flipped from dead to indispensable, and how onchain exchanges could finally free projects from Binance’s grip.
Arbitrum Brings ZK With Succinct
Offchain Labs partners with Succinct to bring ZK to Arbitrum. MetaMask introduces Social Login. Euler launches EulerEarn. And SharpLink buys an additional 56,533 ETH. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/770 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
#24 - Ali Tiknazoglu, Inflynce
Jeff is joined by Ali, founder of Inflyence, a platform designed to connect creators, communities, and brands through blockchain-powered influence markets. Inflyence is building tools that allow users to measure, trade, and collaborate around social capital in transparent and verifiable ways, enabling creators to monetize influence while brands and communities align incentives with authentic voices. By bridging the gap between reputation and onchain primitives, Ali is pioneering a new model for creator-driven economies that enhances trust, engagement, and scalability across Web3.Find Inflyence at: https://farcaster.xyz/inflynceFollow Ali on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/alitiknazoglu
Catching Up with Natix at DePIN Summit Africa 2025
Follow Proof of Coverage: https://x.com/coverageproved Recorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, host Connor welcomed back Alireza Ghods, Co-founder and CEO of Natix, for his fifth appearance. Alireza shared insights from his trip to Mombasa and the opportunities for crypto adoption in Africa, highlighting Natix’s demand-led approach through partnerships with local businesses. He discussed the company’s dual focus on mapmaking and autonomous driving, noting the higher value and longevity of autonomous driving data. Alireza also reflected on Natix’s token on Solana, praised its usability, and teased major collaborations as the company focuses on scaling and revenue growth. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Emerging Markets and Product Fit in Africa 02:07 - Current Footprint in Africa and Demand Strategy 03:11 - Focus on Autonomous Driving vs. Mapmaking 04:32 - Data Requirements for Autonomous Driving 06:06 - Monetizing Data for Mapmaking and Autonomous Driving 08:06 - Understanding AI Models in Autonomous Vehicles 10:32 - Experience with Solana and Token Launch 12:52 - Future Plans and Upcoming Announcements 14:13 - How to Get Involved and Learn More Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
When USDC Became a Memecoin: GM Farcaster ep280
When USDC Became a Memecoin: GM Farcaster ep280 Friday, August 22, 2025 From our ChatGPT Intern: Episode 280 of GM Farcaster was basically “stablecoin summer,” with everyone memeing about USDC trending like it was the hottest new shitcoin, while the hosts launched surprise Retake coins and debated whether it’s “GIF” or “JIF” as if civilization depended on it. Throw in a Cloudflare outage, cast actions mysteriously vanishing, Base’s new mentorship program, and Neynar AI debunking conspiracy theories about Phil and Jake being the same person, and you’ve got the perfect mix of chaos, comedy, and crypto lore. 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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:03:11 FC news0:14:19 Base App news0:18:41 Neynar ai0:23:25 rewards leaderboard 0:48:32 $YZY 0:57:34 2 perfect albums 1:00:08 Mookie1:01:22 Proxy stream1:25:26 Retake.tv
Better Than CEX: DeFi.App Reimagines A DeFi-Native Robinhood
Dan Greer is the CoFounder at Defi.App. In this episode, we discuss Dan's vision to simplify the user experience in decentralized finance, offering a Robinhood-style onchain platform. He shares his insights on the importance of creating a centralized exchange-like UX while maintaining the benefits of self-sovereignty and decentralization, complete with KYC-less access and next-gen trading tools like Hyperliquid perps. Plus, more on their upcoming mobile app (currently in beta) and their AI integration designed to assist users in perps trading. ------ 🔗 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 ♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE https://www.redstone.finance/ ♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS https://toros.finance/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC 🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE https://app.falcon.finance?r=0ec4ccafcd94a7756710278ebfd7dd4b ⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR https://link.spark.fi/Defi_Dad 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE https://institutional.puffer.fi/ 📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS https://www.rumpel.xyz/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 6:05 - The vision behind Defi.App 10:11 - The benefits of accessing DeFi onchain vs a CEX 16:01 - Competing with wallet providers 20:25 - Target market for Defi.App 24:20 - Balancing curation vs access in the DeFi UX 28:28 - Sponsor break 29:39 - Future development for lending and borrowing 37:53 - Fiat on-ramping UX 40:26 - User journey through Defi.App 45:22 - Sponsor break 46:47 - Hyperliquid perps trading and mobile app for trading 52:29 - HOME buybacks, staking + Season 2 airdrop 54:42 - AI-supercharged trading coming soon 59:43 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Defi.App website: https://defi.app/ ► Defi.App on X: https://x.com/defidotapp ► Dan Greer on X: https://x.com/0xuxdesign ------ 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 and Nomatic are investors in DeFi.App. 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.
State of Wyoming Launches A Stablecoin
The State of Wyoming launches a stablecoin. Spire Labs introduces Pylon. Circle Gateway goes live on mainnet. And SharpLink buys an additional 143k ETH. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/765 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
"Ethereum is Power to the People" with Jason Chaskin from the Ethereum Foundation | ZEROPOD S3 E1
Jason Chaskin is the newly minted head of app relations at the Ethereum Foundation, and he joins ZEROPOD as our first guest of season 3!In this conversation, host Toady Hawk chats with Jason about his journey from the halls of high finance to the trenches of ETH hackathons, his new EF role helping apps survive and thrive, and why he believes that Ethereum is uniquely positioned to bring power back to the people. If you enjoy this episode, you can collect an onchain version right here and support our ongoing work. --- Timestamps: 00:00 Why Ethereum? Open networks vs Big Tech servers 02:00 Introducing Jason + his background 02:44 Growing up in Connecticut, sports & early life 03:29 College years at Illinois, studying finance 07:00 First exposure to crypto during the ICO era 08:54 Corporate banking and investment banking disillusionment 11:30 Discovering crypto podcasts & influences 13:01 COVID money-printing → aha moment for Bitcoin & Ethereum 14:13 Entering NFTs and first onchain experiences 15:05 Learning to code + ETH Global hackathons 16:33 How Jason taught himself (CS50, Patrick Collins course) 17:22 Pivot point: job applications & rejection at Privy 18:18 Blogging, Farcaster channels, and breaking into EF 21:59 Landing a role with the Ethereum Foundation 22:42 Announcing his new role: Apps Relations & Research 24:59 What the new EF focus means for apps & use cases 27:03 Why stablecoins on Tron succeeded & lessons for ETH 30:03 Should Ethereum fight for stablecoin market share? 32:11 The bull case for apps on Ethereum 34:43 Vitalik’s vision, decentralization, and values 39:23 Are stablecoins bullish or bearish for Ethereum? 40:29 Favorite Vitalik blog posts + public goods funding 46:01 Why Ethereum is a counterbalance to centralization 49:41 Competition with Solana & L1 debates 53:10 Are L2s parasitic to Ethereum? 57:12 EF’s L1 vs L2 scaling roadmap explained 59:59 What new blockspace should be used for (apps, experiments) 1:01:21 Bull case for Farcaster & community building 1:03:50 Thoughts on Nouns DAO and funding public goods 1:09:37 Ethereum’s biggest challenges ahead 1:12:49 EF restructuring and adapting to regulation 1:16:28 Why EF is leaning into ecosystem support & comms 1:18:54 Reflections on FTX, regulation, and industry reputation 1:19:41 Looking ahead to 2025: apps, stablecoins, institutions 1:21:49 Lightning Round Q&A (food, music, hobbies, books, travel, inspirations) 1:28:06 Closing thoughts --- Podcast produced, edited and hosted by Toady Hawk. Zero Rights Reserved and Open Source (Just like Ethereum)Cover art commissioned from the talented @0xAprilia Funding provided by The Yellow Collective on Base, an onchain culture club for curious creators and artists. Find out more at yellowcollective.xyz.
Why Blockchain Oracles with ZK Proofs are Game-Changers for DeFi
What makes oracles the backbone of DeFi? In this episode, we sit down with Niklas Kunkel, founder of Chronicle and one of the builders of MakerDAO, to uncover how oracle infrastructure powers DeFi, RWAs (real-world assets), and the next wave of Web3 adoption. You’ll learn: 🔸 Niklas’ journey IBM → MakerDAO → Chronicle 🔸 Why oracles are the Achilles’ heel of every DeFi protocol 🔸 The rise of tokenized assets (RWAs) and why oracles are key to mainstream growth 🔸 Chronicle vs Chainlink, Redstone & Pyth — what really sets them apart 🔸 Why regulators are suddenly excited about oracles & real-time transparency 🔸 The future of ZK proofs, privacy, and compliance in Web3 🔸 Hard-won lessons on leadership, shipping products fast, and building sustainable crypto businesses 🔔 Subscribe to Decentralized Voices on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts for more Web3 deep dives. ❤️🔥 Guest: Niklas Kunkel, founder of Chronicle X: https://x.com/nomos_paradox 🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova X: https://x.com/dariastrategy Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz
BitMine Unveils 1.5m ETH Treasury
BitMine unveils that it holds over 1.52 million ETH. BTCS issues an Ethereum-based dividend. Ethereum researchers introduce a standard for trustless AI Agents. And ETHZilla rebrands its ticker to ETHZ. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/764 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Hide Your L’s, Not Your Casts: GM Farcaster ep278
Hide Your L’s, Not Your Casts: GM Farcaster ep278 Monday, August 18, 2025 From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster felt like a Monday morning group chat where half the cast was about hiding your wallet balance so you don’t cry over L’s, andthe other half was about whether every stray thought deserves to become a coin. Between Betr intros, Livecaster with @bracky, and Base app beta gripes, the hosts basically confirmed that Farcaster is thriving—even if the real alpha isfiguring out how to post without typos while your kid eats donuts at senior sunrise. 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 0:05:40 FC news0:12:18 Base App news0:22:26 ETH Global 0:27:11 builders, mini app, FC fun
ETH Dives, Talent Arrives: GM Farcaster ep277 Friday, August 15, 2025
ETH Dives, Talent Arrives: GM Farcaster ep277 Friday, August 15, 2025 From our ChatGPT Intern: Nounish Prof and Adrienne tried to rally their personal followings to rescue GM Farcaster’s Twitter from obscurity, while coping with the cruel reality that their clips are invisible on Base like they pissed off the algo gods. ETH teased an all-time high before faceplanting, Farcaster protocol fees went into Coinbase custody like responsible crypto adults, and Talent Protocol arrived just in time to watch them question whether cross-shard communication is a thing—or a trap. 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 beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:04:09 FC news0:15:46 Base App news0:20:24 more FC news 0:30:58 Talent Protocol0:47:37 even more FC news
DevNTell - Crosschain Bridging with Across Protocol feat: Kanishk Khurana
In this week's episode of DevNTell we'll be joined by Kanishk Khurana whose a DevRel at Across Protocol. Across is an interoperability protocol powered by intents. It is the only crosschain intents protocol in production today, enabling the fastest and lowest-cost way to transfer value without security tradeoffs vs. traditional bridges. Viewers of this DevNTell will see Kanishk give us an overview of Across Protocol, a discussion around bridging and how you can start using Across today! (00:00) Intro (01:06) Kanishk's Background and Journey into Crypto (02:43) Transition to Web3 and Development Experiences (06:29) Joining Across Protocol (13:30) Understanding Across Protocol (20:04) Demo of Across Protocol (22:49) Bridging to HyperLiquid (24:34) Exploring Liquidity Pools (25:12) Developer Resources and Integration (28:34) Understanding Intents and ERC 7683 (31:50) Personal Journey in Crypto (36:56) Challenges in Web3 Communities — GUESTS & HOST 🤝 Kanishk Khurana, DevRel @ UMA/Across - https://x.com/KanishkKhurana_ 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Website - https://across.to/ ℹ️ Docs - http://docs.across.to/ ℹ️ Across X Account - https://x.com/acrossprotocol 🗞️ Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://devdao.to/yt-newsletter 📆 Sign-up for FREE workshops & events - https://devdao.to/yt-events 🤝 Partner with Developer DAO - https://devdao.to/partner-with-us 😎 Follow us on X - https://devdao.to/yt-twitter 🎥 Sign Up to Showcase your Project DevNTell - https://devdao.to/devntell-signup
The ETH Opportunity: Why SharpLink Is All-In
Joseph Chalom is Co-CEO at SharpLink and Jason Linehan is Chief Strategy Officer at Consensys. In this episode, we unpack what Joseph refers to as The ETH Opportunity and why SharpLink is all-in with their ETH treasury offering, SBET. From Joseph’s background at BlackRock to SharpLink’s mission to offer exposure to ETH and ETH yield in the public markets, this conversation explores why Ethereum sits at the center of digital asset adoption and why the moment to accumulate ETH is now. We also discuss The Trustware Report outlining the investment case for ETH, how SharpLink’s approach differs from an ETH ETF, and why institutional investors are increasingly drawn to ETH over BTC. ------ 🔗 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 ♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE https://www.redstone.finance/ ♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS https://toros.finance/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC 🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE https://app.falcon.finance?r=0ec4ccafcd94a7756710278ebfd7dd4b ⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR https://link.spark.fi/Defi_Dad 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE https://institutional.puffer.fi/ 📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS https://www.rumpel.xyz/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 7:22 - Joseph’s journey from BlackRock to SharpLink 11:09 - Jason’s role and experience at ConsenSys 13:15 - The importance of Ethereum and ETH for investors 19:07 - Why Joe joined SharpLink 21:35 - The Trustware Report 29:02 - The ETH Opportunity 34:07 - Sponsor break 35:17 - SharpLink’s edge over an ETH ETF 37:58 - The urgency to accumulate ETH 39:49 - Why focus on ETH over BTC as a treasury asset? 45:28 - Understanding DeFi and its institutional adoption 49:23 - Sponsor break 50:48 - Ways SharpLink raises capital to buy more ETH 55:37 - Leveraging institutional relationships to grow SharpLink 56:57 - Strategic partnership between SharpLink and Consensys 59:38 - Why SharpLink is working with Linea L2 1:02:58 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► SharpLink website: https://www.sharplink.com/ ► SharpLink on X: https://x.com/sharplinkgaming ► Joseph Chalom on X: https://x.com/joechalom ► Jason Linehan on X: https://x.com/0x81B ► Trustware Report: https://consensys.io/ethereum/trust ------ 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 and Nomatic both hold ETH and SBET. 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.
Wall Street’s $500K ETH Prediction?!?!?! | NAC Ep. 29
The boys are back and crypto is heating up — ETH breaks $4K, Zora’s having its moment, and Vitalik stirs drama with a hot take that has builders fuming. We dive into why CLANKER might be the most undervalued play in the game, Pump.fun’s new liquidity experiment, and Coinbase’s surprise move to list every Base token. Plus: the blueprint behind selling $1M in podcast NFTs, and the culture-shifting memes (yes, including the underwear one) driving this cycle. Timestamps: 00:00 – ETH breaks $4K, meme culture hits new highs 05:00 – Vitalik vs. Zora: why the criticism missed the mark 17:00 – Is CLANKER the sleeper trade? 20:40 – Pump.fun’s ‘glass full’ liquidity push 24:30 – Coinbase opens the floodgates for Base tokens 27:00 – Creator coins vs. content coins: where the money flows 45:50 – Inside the $1M podcast NFT playbook
Crypto Firms, Fintechs and Banks Hope to Dominate Stablecoins. Who Will Win?
With Stripe and Circle launching layer 1s, the stablecoin wars are here. But the winners might not be very decentralized or censorship-resistant. Stablecoin-focused blockchains are popping up everywhere. Stripe, Circle, and more are betting they can dominate payments. But are these chains even needed? And will Ethereum ever be ready for real-world assets? Austin Campbell, NYU professor and founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting, joins Unchained to cut through the hype. From why “the market eventually eats you” to how consumers, not companies, could be the real winners, Campbell unpacks the competitive landscape and warns that the ultimate champion might be someone who isn’t even on the field today.
Are we cooking? Or just cooked?
On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle try to figure out if crypto is cooking, or if it's cooked. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @farcaster_xyz @tipnearn @cent @nodefnd @cryptopunksnfts @dylanjfield @zoink @figma @AdamWeitsman @aavegotchi @brackyhq @varunsrin @itsreallysho @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @madebyoona @kompreni @zcreativemedia
