"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

"Taming the Wild West" with Serpin Taxt, founder of Ethos | ZEROPOD S2 E14

Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, this one featuring Serpin Taxt, the ambitious young founder of a new protocol called Ethos, which aims to help solve the age-old problem of who to trust (and who not to) in the onchain space. Host Toady Hawk talks about his childhood, his career in web 2, and his goals for Ethos, namely, to tame the wild, wild west of the crypto space… just a bit. So without further ado, let’s go learn about the mythos behind the Ethos. —- Timestamps: 00:00 - The $9B Problem: Scams, Trust, and the Wild West of Crypto 02:25 - Welcome to ZEROPOD: Meet Serpin Taxt, Founder of Ethos 05:00 - Inventor Dreams and Web2 Career 08:00 - Escaping B2B SaaS 11:00 - Discovering Ethereum: Interoperability and Smart Contracts 13:30 - When Crypto Finally Clicked 15:00 - Inspiration from Friend.Tech and the Birth of Ethos 17:00 - Reputation is Everything: Why Trust Signals Matter 19:10 - Realizing a Bigger Vision 21:00 - A Wild West Without Accountability 24:00 - Proof-of-Stake for People: Ethos’s Core Mechanism 26:30 - Avoiding Mob Rule: Risk, Reputation, and Social Slashing 29:00 - Open Moderation and Algorithmic Challenges 31:00 - Reviewing ETH Wallets, Twitter Accounts, and Beyond 33:30 - Identity, Anonymity, and the Risk of Sockpuppets 36:00 - Using Ethos in the Wild: Kaito, Bots, and Reputation vs. Attention 39:00 - Why It's Hard to Call Out Scammers (but Why We Must) 42:00 - The Power of Named Reviews vs. Anonymous Drama 44:00 - NFT Ethics, Gotcha Culture, and the Chaos Incentive 46:00 - Social Slashing 101: How It Works in Ethos 49:00 - Toward Financial Slashing: The Next Big Risk Layer 51:00 - Onboarding: Slow Growth 53:00 - Staying Power: What Keeps Users Coming Back Daily 56:00 - Finding People to Vouch For (and How to Ask for Vouches) 58:30 - Using the Chrome Extension for Discovery and Reviews 1:00:00 - Integrations 1:02:00 - Building Influence Onchain: Ratings for Businesses, Not Just People 1:04:00 - Alpha Drop? Business Leaderboards Are Coming 1:06:30 - Why Ethos Launched on Base 1:12:00 - The Token Question: Contributor XP, Incentives, and Future Possibilities 1:14:25 - Wrap-Up --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!

"Take It To The BANKR" with TN100X & BANKR Founder 0xDeployer | ZEROPOD S2 E13

Welcome back, fearless Ethereum enjoyooors to another episode of ZEROPOD. And this episode is a special one because it is actually the very first podcast appearance by the elusive figure known only as 0xDeployer aka Big Daddy Ham, the creator of so many things but most recently the breakout success Bankr, an in-feed ai agent that can trade for you using natural language on X and Farcaster. Hosts Toady Hawk and JackWyldes dig in with Deployer to hear about his childhood, his crypto journey and the exhaustive lineage of all his projects leading up to Bankr, including The LP, TN100X, Hamchain and more. We learn that he taught himself to code from a book at Barnes & Noble, we hear about how he first bought Ethereum at $80 (and sold it at $90), and we get some exclusive alpha like the fact that he has a secret Bankr cofounder and fancies himself a glamper. All this and more, we hope you enjoy! If you do enjoy our content, please Like, Comment and Subscribe to help us reach more people on this app. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - The $DRB Story 2:16 - Welcome to ZEROPOD! – Special guest 0xDeployer joins the show 2:50 - First Podcast Appearance 4:06 - The Challenges of Anonymity 6:01 - Early Tech Influences – Super Nintendo, Zelda, and the 90s tech era 8:52 - Shifting Back to Quality Content – Decentralization vs. algorithmic extremes 11:42 - The Rise of AI & Misinformation – A scary but fascinating future 14:00 - Childhood Coding Journey – From Geocities to Onchain 19:18 - Learning to Code the Hard Way – A failed interview and a book from Barnes & Noble 21:16 - Falling Down the Crypto Rabbit Hole – CryptoKitties and digital ownership 24:57 - Decentralization Matters – Why blockchain beats traditional systems 31:12 - Discovering Farcaster – A decentralized social network for builders 36:04 - Onchain Tipping & Ham Token 42:02 - "The LP" Mechanic & Experimental Tokenomics 50:18 - The Ham Cult & Building a Loyal Community 53:35 - Banker’s Origin Story – The AI trading agent that took over 57:51 - How Banker Coin Was Born – A chaotic, unexpected launch 1:04:26 - The Evolution of Crypto Twitter – Real builders vs. max extraction 1:06:37 - Why Focus on X (Twitter)? – Scaling beyond Farcaster 1:08:54 - Debt Relief Bot 1:10:32 - How Bankr Became the First Clanker Deployment Method on X 1:12:45 - The Power of Viral Narratives 1:15:27 - Bankr’s Future Roadmap 1:18:14 - Introducing the Bankr Club 1:21:05 - Thoughts on AI’s Role in Ochain Space 1:24:40 - Outro --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk and JackWyldes, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk and JackWyldes. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Ad spot by JackWyldes. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!

"The Hat Stays On" with $DEGEN Founder Jacek Trocinski | ZEROPOD S2 E12

Earlier this month, Jacek Trocinski threw a huge party in Poland to mark the first anniversary of the $DEGEN project on Base, and degens from all over the world flew in to celebrate. On this episode of ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk sits down with Jacek to learn a little bit about his own personal story, as well as the many twists and turns along the road of degen’s first year, and what lies ahead for the "official unofficial" community token of the Farcaster network. Grab a hot drink and your favorite cap, because the hat stays on for this one!

The Intersection of AI, Robotics & Art ft. Pindar Van Arman

In this episode, Pindar Van Arman, with over 20 years of experience in AI art and robotics, shares his journey into the world of technology and creativity. He discusses his development of painting robots and the evolution of AI art. Pindar emphasizes the collaborative nature of AI agents in his artistic process and the importance of decentralization in the digital art space.

"Agents of Change" with Moxie founder Jason Goldberg | ZEROPOD S2 E11

This week on ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk sits down with Jason Goldberg, the founder of Moxie.xyz and the soon-to-be-launched Moxie AI platform. We dig into his previous startups, find out what made him want to organize the creator economy via Moxie, and what to expect from the new AI features. If you’ve always wondered about the man begin the moxie, this pod is your opportunity to find out.

Art, Code, and Pixels ft. Kim Asendorf

Kim Asendorf, a renowned German visual artist, joins us to discuss his innovative approach to digital art using code, algorithms, and blockchain technology. In this episode, we delve into Kim's creative process, his latest projects, and the intersection of art and technology. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Pods, and YouTube. Join ±15,000 subscribers that get my newsletter and podcast in their inbox or upgrade to a premium membership👇 https://www.kaloh.xyz

"Credit Where It's Due" with Onboard Founder Yele Bademosi | ZEROPOD S2E10

Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD our zero copyright video podcast for people who enjoy Ethereum. This week we were excited to welcome as our guest Yele Bademosi the founder of many things in this space, but most recently Onboard.xyz, which is a digital wallet designed as a full service neobank for onchain creators. In this pod, host Toady Hawk from Zero Rights Media talks with Yele about his upbringing in Nigeria, his schooling in London and his series of interesting start-ups since. They chat about why he was drawn to build on Ethereum, and specifically on Base, why he believes providing under-collateralized credit to the world is the most important future priority for Onboard, one simple thing he never learned to do, and much, much more. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Please don’t forget to give this video a Like and a Comment, or if you’re on Spotify or apple podcasts, a 5 star review goes a long way. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Yele’s Big Idea 01:41 - ZEROPOD Intro 02:51 - Yele’s upbringing 05:00 - Studying to be a doctor 09:00 - A word about our friendly sponsor Clanker.world 09:40 - Sports and hobbies 13:30 - Binance, Bundle and Nestcoin 16:50 - The difficulty of building many companies at once 19:00 - Focusing on fundamental real world problems with Onboard 20:50 - An onchain neobank 30:00 - Finding a niche and going after it 33:57 - Competing against huge take rates 35:00 - Undercollateralized loans as a priority 38:00 - Defi Mullet 50:00 - “I’m a Newgen” 52:00 - Impressed by Base’s bootstrapping without a token 53:00 - The importance of culture 57:00 - More about plans for onchain credit offerings 1:00:00 - “Creating supranational economies.” 1:06:15 - The killer onchain use case 1:10:00 - Where to learn more about Onboard. 1:11:00 - Outro— --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Ad spot by JackWyldes. 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 #crypto #onboard

"Onchain Native" with Native.fun Founder Derek Brown | ZEROPOD S2 E9

On this episode of ZEROPOD, we sit down with Derek Brown, the mad scientist developer and founder behind the upcoming agentic onchain game called Native dot fun, built on top of the Clanker protocol on Base. We had a blast getting to know Derek and hearing his story, from working as a rural midwest minister to coding in the halls of the some of the biggest tech companies in Silicon Valley, and then striking out to build tech startups of his own. His vision for Native is wild and ambitious, and we can’t wait for you to learn all about it! If you enjoy this conversation, please Like, Comment & Subscribe — it really helps us grow our community. — TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: Positive-Sum Environments 1:15 - ZEROPOD Intro & Guest Introduction - Derek Brown 2:00 - Derek’s Fun Fact: Three Daughters, Same Birthday 3:09 - From Dupont Brat to Tech Builder 7:01 - Discovering Programming 7:06 - A word from our sponsor: Clanker.world 9:00 - The Journey to Tech: From Ministry to SV 18:12 - Tough Times & Family Resilience 24:00 - Getting Into Crypto: Bitcoin at $300 and Satoshi’s Whitepaper 31:01 - The Base vs. Solana Debate: Values & Coexistence 36:00 - The Origin of Clanker and Its Influence on Native 44:00 - What is Native? Sim City Meets Onchain Economies 51:00 - Dots Explained: AI Agents in the Digital City 58:00 - Tokenomics Deep Dive: Fees, Buybacks, and Sustainability 1:06:00 - The User Experience: MVP, Maps, and Gameplay 1:11:00 - Passports & Stamps: Proof of Humanity in Native 1:12:46 - Final Thoughts & How to Get Involved  — Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Ad spot by JackWyldes. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #clanker #ai #ethereum #tokens

"Winning Together" with Clanker Founders Proxy and Dish | ZEROPOD S2 E8

Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD. This week, Toady Hawk is joined by JackWyldes and they have a very interesting conversation with Proxy and Dish, the two indomitable founders of the little AI agent token launcher called Clanker which has taken the Base ecosystem by storm over the past couple months. This pod is structured a little differently than most, because we actually sat down with the clankers-in-chief on two separate occasions, a couple weeks apart. In between, the guys hosted a hackathon in Boston called Clankhack, where many builders from their burgeoning ecosystem gathered to build together for a weekend, and our own Jack was fortunate enough to attend and document the whole thing (more on this soon.) In any case, we have edited these 2 conversations into a single podcast for your enjoyment, with hinge in the middle separating the pre-clankhack and post-clank-hack eras. We had a blast digging in to get the raw clanker story for you and we hope you will enjoy this conversation as much as we did. So grab a tall glass of milk and a fresh can of spinach and strap in for the Clankpod! —- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction to Clanker: What is Clanker? Deploying meme coins made simple. 2:04 - ZEROPOD Intro 3:00 - Start of Part 1: Pre-Clankhack. Personal Stories of the Founders 6:00 - The Origin of Clanker 9:04 - Building Clanker in Five Days 12:02 - Launching and Scaling Clanker 15:02 - Clanker’s Value Proposition 18:33 - A message from our sponsors 20:00 - Reminiscing about launch day 22:00 - Create the job(s) you want 24:00 - “Farcaster is an incredible network” 26:00 - Tokens as a novel bootstrapping mechanism 29:00 - Dish got kicked off of Facebook 36:00 - The speculative power of ERC-20s vs NFTs 48:00 - Start of Part 2 (Post Clankhack) 49:00 - What is Clanker, exactly? 51:00 - How does it differ from other models 54:00 - The moat is the network 57:00 - What was Clankhack? 1:00:00 - The space needs more good content 1:03:00 - How can Zero Rights Help creators 1:05:00 - Being bombarded by VC term sheets 1:08:00 - “It shouldn’t be easy to make 16 million dollars” 1:10:00 - The future of Clankhack 1:17:00 - Comparison to UX on Solana 1:19:00 - “No more L2s” 1:21:00 - “If the leader of the free world can do it, so can you.” 1:24:00 - Wen $SNOWDEN on Base? 1:33:00 - Bit of a love fest tbh 1:38:00 - Chugging canned spinach for the plot 1:40:00 - Alpha? 1:42:00 - Outro — Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk and JackWyldes, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk and JackWyldes. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Ad spot by JackWyldes. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #clanker #ai #ethereum #tokens

Crypto Media and Onchain Meme Auctions Ft. Giancarlo Chaux

Giancarlo Chaux is a crypto content creator known for building a large audience with thousands of subscribers on his YouTube channel, Giancarlo buys tokens, and his newsletter, Mint or Skip. More recently, he has been bringing internet culture to life by finding, minting, and auctioning viral memes on the blockchain. Join ±17,000 subscribers that get my newsletter and podcast in their inbox or upgrade to a premium membership👇 www.kaloh.xyz

"Keep it Gdupi, Stupi" with 'Degenerative Artist' Yon from Peaceful Groupies & GDUPI | ZEROPOD S2 E7

Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, a zero copyright video podcast for people who enjoy Ethereum. Our guest this week on ZEROPOD, is from the artistic side of the onchain world— Yon, the self described “degenerative artist” behind The Peaceful Groupies, the Yon Experience and most recently, one of the first artcoins launched via the clanker AI agent on farcaster: Redacted Gdupi. On this episode, we talk about Yon’s youth in a small Argentinian town, how he moved to Europe and carved his own way as an artist, how he has been a constant early adopter of onchain techs and trends, and what’s next for him and $GDUPI. We hope you enjoy this conversation with an onchain CC0 art legend, and if you do, please remember to like and subscribe! Thank you to our partner sponsors at clanker.world for helping to make this content possible. Clanker is the easiest way to deploy a token on Base. 
 — Timestamps • 0:00 - GDUPI Origins • 1:35 - Welcome to ZEROPOD, introducing Yon. • 2:59 - Yon’s upbringing in Chaco, Argentina • 3:55 - Early love for character design, video games, and art • 4:56 - Childhood gaming • 6:25 - Yon the Baller • 8:50 - The Paris Period • 11:00 - Saving money and finding time for art • 12:50 - Discovering clients through Reddit subreddits • 14:10 - Parental perceptions of an art career • 16:01 - “Every piece is a portrait of what I’m living in that moment.” • 17:03 - Introduction to crypto and saving in Ethereum • 19:00 - Early experiments with CS:GO skins and CryptoKitties • 21:00 -Discovering NFTs • 22:20 - A Word About Our Sponsors Clanker.World • 23:10 - Yon’s first NFT purchase was a Beeple • 25:00 - Minting on Rarible and building early collections • 26:50 - Experimenting with telegram auction houses • 28:00 - Creating Peaceful Groupies and generative art • 31:00 - The challenges of launching a hyped NFT collection • 32:40 - Mentorship from 9999 and learning about contracts • 35:00 - Joining Farcaster and exploring new creative outlets • 39:00 - The Reply Guys channel and community-driven art • 41:50 - The Reply Guys t-shirt and embracing CC0 licensing • 44:00 - Perspectives on piracy, creativity, and open art • 48:00 - Organizing minted collections and planning for the future • 51:00 - Reflections on the Yellow Collective’s first year • 54:00 - GDUPI: origins, meme culture, and experiments with Clanker • 57:40 - Thoughts on memecoins and tokenizing moments • 1:00:30 - The distribution powers of ERC-20 tokens. • 1:02:20 - Moving from Argentina to LA and the creative scene in the US • 1:04:00 - Planning for the future and growing the Yon ecosystem • 1:06:10 - What’s next for GDUPI, NFTs, and personalized 1/1 art • 1:07:00 - Yon turns the tables on Toady • 1:11:10 - Closing thoughts on creativity, 2025 plans, and the onchain journey — Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk, JackWyldes and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Ad spot by JackWyldes. Produced by Zero Rights Media. Custom NFT thumbnail hand illustrated by Yon himself! This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #groupies #art #clanker #artist

"Believe in Something" with 1confirmation Founder Nick Tomaino | ZEROPOD S2 E6

What do you get when you cross a middleschool sneakerhead, a Bitcoin pizza-esque 30 million dollar engagement ring, and a knack for spotting the next big thing onchain? You get Nick Tomaino, crypto OG and founder of iconic crypto venture fund 1confirmation. On this episode of ZEROPOD, host Toady Hawk digs in with Nick about working at Coinbase in the very early days, the passion for collecting that led him from copping kicks and rare books to NFTs and ERCs, and founding and running one of the most successful early investment funds in the space. Nick also talks candidly about his bull case for Degen, Farcaster and Ethereum (he thinks one of those will even one day flip Bitcoin), why Ethereum doesn’t need a Michael Saylor, and what he thinks is the best advice for new investors in the space: just believe in something. --- Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Find Something More to Believe In Nick shares advice for new traders and the importance of conviction beyond money. 1:02 – Welcome to ZEROPOD: Meet Nick Tomaino Introduction to Nick’s background as an early Coinbase employee and founder of 1confirmation. 2:02 – Nick’s Sneaker-Collecting Days How basketball and sneaker culture shaped Nick’s early passion for collecting. 3:39 – The Collector Gene: Rare Books and Americana Nick’s family history of collecting and how it influenced his love for rare books and later NFTs. 6:42 – Crypto vs. Rare Books: Liquidity and the Future of Collectibles Nick compares the illiquidity of traditional collectibles to the fluidity of NFTs. 10:21 – College Days: Economics and a Focus on Making Money Why Nick studied economics and his early ambitions to optimize for financial success. 12:42 – Learning About Venture Capital How Fred Wilson’s blog inspired Nick’s interest in venture capital and crypto. 15:16 – Joining Coinbase: Early Days of Bitcoin Adoption Nick’s journey to Coinbase in 2013, hustling his way into the company, and working on business development. 20:03 – Starting 1confirmation: Supporting Early Crypto Projects Nick explains the genesis of 1confirmation and its focus on being the first check into game-changing projects. 22:00 – Why the Name 1confirmation? The blockchain-inspired reasoning behind the fund’s name. 23:49 – Opensea and CryptoKitties: Early Investments Nick’s experience with CryptoKitties and why he believed in Opensea’s potential. 26:47 – Degen: Why Social Tipping Matters The evolution of tipping mechanisms in crypto and their role in driving adoption. 30:36 – Thoughts on Farcaster and Decentralized Social Media Nick discusses Farcaster as the best decentralized social network and its role in enabling financial opportunities. 36:39 – Farcaster Projects: Clanker, Anoncast, and More Nick evaluates recent Farcaster projects and the importance of experimentation. 40:04 – The Value of In-Feed NFT Minting Nick shares why he believes microtransactions and NFT minting are the next big things for creators. 45:08 – Ethereum’s Strength and Long-Term Potential Why Nick believes Ethereum could flip Bitcoin and the importance of innovation over narratives. 49:12 – The Importance of Skin in the Game How crypto allows more people to have ownership and take risks with real consequences. 52:03 – The Future of Farcaster: Financial Opportunities Nick’s vision for how Farcaster can thrive by giving users more ways to make money. 53:03 – What’s Exciting in 2025? Pro-Crypto Policies and Innovation Nick shares his optimism about potential regulatory changes and new product developments. 56:00 – Advice for Newcomers: Conviction and Curiosity Final advice for those new to crypto: find something to believe in beyond making money. 58:14 – Wrap-Up: Believe in Something More Closing remarks and gratitude for the conversation. -- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!

From Wall Street to Decentralize Social with Popset ft. Sergio Silva

Sergio Silva, aka Sergito, is an investor, collector, and the co-founder of Popset. An image-sharing network on the Solana blockchain. He has over a decade of experience in traditional finance, having worked at Barclays, Goldman Sachs, and as Senior Director of Web3 Business Development at Fireblocks. Join ±15,000 subscribers that get my newsletter and podcast in their inbox or upgrade to a premium membership👇 https://www.kaloh.xyz In today’s episode, we discuss: Discussion on Latin America (00:02:33): Sergio's view on the crypto evolution in Latin America. Sergio's Journey into Crypto (00:02:54): Sergio recounts his transition from traditional finance to crypto, sparked by a friend's recommendation. Traditional Finance vs. Crypto (00:06:12): Sergio explains why traditional finance frameworks are ineffective for analyzing crypto concepts. Role at Fireblocks (00:08:47): Sergio describes his experience at Fireblocks and the significance of his self-given NFT title. Crypto Adoption in Latin America (00:10:37): Sergio compares crypto usage in Latin America to other regions, emphasizing its practical applications. Challenges in Latin America (00:12:33): Sergio discusses limitations and opportunities for crypto adoption in Latin America. Introduction to Pop Set (00:15:13): Sergio introduces Pop Set, a mobile app for minting photos into NFTs on Solana. Leveraging Small Follower Base (00:19:28): Sergio discusses monetizing content with a smaller audience using crypto, emphasizing scalability and creator empowerment. Challenges in Creator Monetization (00:20:13): Insights on the complexities creators face in monetizing their content through traditional platforms. Solana's Resilience and Growth (00:25:19): Discussion on Solana's strong infrastructure and community resilience during the bear market, contributing to its growth. Challenges of Building for Non-Web3 Users (00:25:25): Sergio highlights the difficulty in attracting a non-Web3 audience to their innovative product. NFTs as Digital Receipts (00:30:40): Sergio explains NFTs as immutable records of online interactions, akin to digital cookies. Advice for Newcomers to Crypto (00:33:10): Sergio advises potential crypto entrants to invest time in learning before diving in. The Importance of Focus in Crypto (00:38:01): Sergio emphasizes finding passion in crypto and dedicating time to become knowledgeable. Regulatory Changes and Opportunities (00:38:49): Discussion on the impact of US regulatory changes and the potential risks and rewards for the crypto industry. Building a Better Future (00:39:41): Sergio advocates for a moral compass in crypto, focusing on positive contributions rather than just profits. Mentioned: Gemini, CryptoPunks, Uniswap, Curve, Bitso, Popset, Solana, Solana Foundation, MetaPlex, CrossMint, Phantom Wallet, Jupiter, gmoney, Peter Schroeder, Meebits, Blast, Rodeo, Pedro Miranda Until next time, - Kaloh Get full access to Kaloh’s Newsletter & Podcast at www.kaloh.xyz/subscribe

"Building a Better Internet on Base" with Aneri Amin (Product Lead at Base) | ZEROPOD S2 E5

Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, our zero copyright video podcast about enjoying Ethereum. In this episode, host Toady Hawk, from the Zero Rights Media Collective sits down with Aneri Amin, the Head of Product in charge of social, creators and onchain summer at Base. Aneri’s career journey spans from the high tech hallways of Apple and Meta to the onchain trenches of Coinbase's leading Ethereum L2 rollup. She has been a force for change, driving innovation in creator tools, decentralized social, and onchain ecosystems. In this episode, we chat about Base’s explosive first full year, its plans for 2025, and how they’re building a future where creators like me can own our content, identity, and audience. Plus, she shares some great insights into her own journey—from a curious kid asking “why” to every question to a crew chief on the construction site for what she calls “the new internet.” This was an inspiring conversation about the power of community, ownership, and innovation—so buckle up, stay based and let’s dive in!  Also, if you enjoy this content and want to see more like it, please Like, leave a comment and Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. --- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Future of the Creator Economy is Onchain 00:54 Welcome to ZEROPOD 02:00 Childhood Curiosity and Governance Passion 04:00 A Lifelong Love of Reading 06:26 Education 07:00 From Public Sector to Big Tech 09:00 What Exactly Does a Product Manager Do? 11:03 Creator Challenges and Meta Days 15:00 Biggest Learnings From Time at Meta 16:30 Onchain as a New Internet for Creators 20:00  Creator Wellbeing as a New Pillar 22:00 Original Intro to Crypto, and Later Onchain-pilling via Coinbase 27:00 Goals for Onchain Summer 3 29:00 Why Did Base Find So Much Success in 2025? 30:00 Aneri Spills The Tea on What It’s Like Working With Jesse Every Day 34:00 Around the World with Base Lessons and community insights from Base’s global tour across Africa, India, and beyond. 37:00 Different Regional Onchain Needs How cultural differences shape creator priorities in various regions. 40:00 Strategies for Tackling Global Expansion of the Onchain Economy 41:00 Big Plans for 2025 Aneri hints at major Coinbase Wallet updates and what’s next for Base. 44:00 What is Aneri Most Excited About in 2025? 46:00 Aneri’s Advice for Onchain Creators 48:00 Wrapping Up --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Produced and distributed by the Zero Rights Media Collective. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!  #base #onchain #content #creators #ethereum

Connecting the Dots in Web3: Artists, Collectors, and Sales ft. Rob

Rob, aka RDToTheMoon, is a digital art advisor and collector. He has extensive experience managing relations and partnerships with artists and collectors, having worked at Nifty Gateway, Rodeo, Foundation, and currently at MakersPlace. Join ±15,000 subscribers that get my newsletter and podcast in their inbox or upgrade to a premium membership👇 https://www.kaloh.xyz

"Without a Trace" featuring Anoncast founder Kartik Patel aka @slokh | ZEROPOD S2 E4

When Vitalik Buterin buys a memecoin to try your consumer zk social app, you know you’re onto something. Kartik Patel (aka @slokh) joins ZEROPOD to talk about Anoncast— the ZK-powered app that lets you post anonymously and trustlessly to Farcaster and Twitter/X from a web interface at anoncast.org. From hacking RuneScape mods as a kid to pulling endless hours at OpenSea during peak NFT chaos, Kartik shares his journey, the lore behind $ANON, and why he thinks ZK privacy is the future. Along the way: why Farcaster is the Silicon Valley of crypto, how he learned ZK programming from scratch in three weeks, and how "lore-first, product-second" might just be the future of bootstrapping. Join us to learn all about the cracked dev who made it possible to speak your mind on the internet, without a trace. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - When Vitalik tries your app 01:09 - ZEROPOD Intro 01:26 - Anon, A-non, Tomato, tomahto.03:13 - Young Kartik 04:00 - Hacking game mods 05:00 - Happy in his space (software developing) 07:13 - From defi protocols to NFTs 07:33 - Joined Opensea 08:13 - Working at Opens during peak NFT bull 09:33 - Working at Manifold and then striking out on his own 10:28 - Solo hacking 11:25 - Why was he attracted to building on Farcaster 12:13 - Better Farcaster branding 13:40 - Similar problems to Ethereum 15:13 - Building Nook farcaster client 18:23 - A Kartik Primer on the ANON Lore 21:51 - Kartik wasn’t even involved in ANON until after the CTO 23:00 - How the anoncast idea came to be 24:49 - New paradigm of products coming downstream of communities 27:13 - Why he wanted to build anoncast 28:16 - Vitalik buying $ANON and trying anoncast 29:40 - How does ZK privacy work? 31:18 - Why is ZK privacy important? 32:55 - How does anoncast work? 36:00 - The future of what curation could look like on anoncast… ZK-anon reddit? 38:00 - Favourite feature shipped on anoncast so far 41:00 - Learning ZK on the go 42:00 - Best use cases for anoncast? (Alpha?) 43:30 - How can people contribute to the project? 44:00 - Best place to learn how to use anoncast? 44:44 - What is he most excited about? 47:00 - Just build, have fun and differentiate 47:30 - What is the sloth backstory 48:00 - Outro Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!

Understanding Stablecoins, USDC, and Circle ft. Peter Schroeder

Peter Schroeder leads Global Marketing & Integrated Campaigns at Circle, focusing on USDC and EURC. Before joining Circle, Peter lead marketing for multiple B2B tech companies. He shares his knowledge about stablecoins, digital money and technology in his newsletter, The API Economy. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Pods, and YouTube. Subscribe to Kaloh’s Newsletter & Podcast at www.kaloh.xyz

Curating Art in the Crypto Age ft. Kate Vass

Kate Vass is the founder of Kate Vass Galerie in Zurich, Switzerland, and K011, where she curates the work of AI and generative art pioneers. Recognized as an Apollo Art & Tech 40 Under 40, Kate is also a collector, advisor, and advocate for diversity and sustainability. In today’s episode, we discuss: Background in Art (00:01:11): Kate shares their journey in the art world, highlighting her family influence. Path to Digital Art (00:03:35): Kate explains their transition to specializing in digital art and photography. Challenges in Traditional Art (00:04:40): Kate reflects on the difficulties of building a substantial traditional art collection. Parallels with Photography (00:09:16): Kate draws parallels between photography's past and the current blockchain landscape. AI and Photography Discussion (00:10:34): Discussion on the intersection of AI and photography, highlighting differing opinions. The Evolution of NFTs (00:13:25): Kate recounts the emergence of NFTs and the confusion surrounding their value. Working with Traditional Collectors (00:16:16): Kate shares experiences of working with traditional collectors interested in digital art. The Digital Transition in Art (00:20:42): Discussion on the challenges of digitizing art and the importance of preserving digital works. Curating Innovative Art (00:24:54): Kate explains the criteria for curating digital and generative art based on novelty and emotional impact. Building a Show (00:32:04): The lengthy process of planning and executing an art exhibition, often taking six months or more. Mentioned: HyperSub, Dropbox, Ethereum, WeTransfer, Fellowship, Art Blocks, Rodeo, Art Basel Miami, Ephemera. Artists: Rhea Myers, Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, Marcelo Soria-Rodríguez, Mario Klingemann, André Kertész, Vera Molnar, Nicolas Schöffer, Kevin Abosch.

Investing and Collecting Digital and Crypto Art ft. Giannis Sourdis

Giannis Sourdis, aka Greekdx, is a crypto investor, advisor and digital art collector. He founded M0NA, a virtual museum, and invests through Amplify Social. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Pods, and YouTube. Join +17,000 art fans that get my newsletter and podcast in their inbox or upgrade to a premium membership👇 https://www.kaloh.xyz/subscribe

Shaping Culture with Shape and Deca ft. Bonafidehan

Bonafidehan is the Founder and CEO of Deca.art and Shape. In 2021, he ventured into the world of NFTs and digital art, rapidly becoming one of the space’s most successful collectors. With extensive experience across various tech companies, he specializes in entrepreneurship and product management. In today’s episode, we discuss: Han's Background (00:00:49): Han shares their journey into the crypto and digital art space, including early investments in NFTs. Community Connections (00:03:07): The rewarding aspect of building friendships and connections within the NFT community is highlighted. Organic Growth of Influence (00:05:04): Han reflects on becoming a trusted figure in the community, helping others with their NFT purchases. Transition to Building (00:09:24): Discussion on Han's shift from classic tech building to creating in the art space with Deca. Deca's Functionality (00:11:21): Overview of Deca's features, including artist pages, collector pages, and leaderboards for community engagement. Importance of the Leaderboard (00:14:31): The leaderboard's role in fostering real connections between artists and collectors while combating bot activity. Introduction to Shape (00:15:33): Han explains the motivation behind creating Shape, a blockchain dedicated to culture and art. Tooling for Artists (00:21:40): Overview of various platforms available for minting and trading NFTs on Shape. On-Chain Opportunities (00:24:24): Exploration of the feasibility of storing digital images directly on the blockchain. Gas Back Concept (00:26:29): Explanation of the gas back mechanism and its benefits for artists and the community. Digital Art's Future (00:31:30): Insights on the inevitability of NFTs and the future of digital art in society. Challenges of NFT Acceptance (00:35:06): Discussion on societal acceptance of NFTs and the complexities involved in understanding ownership. Emerging Artists to Watch (00:39:00): Recommendations of lesser-known artists in the digital art space worth following. Mentioned: Deca.art, Shape, Hypersub, MetaMask, Highlight.xyz, Transient Labs, NFT Studios, Decagon. Collections: Fidenza. Artists: Tyler Hobbs, XCOPY, Sigma-x, Josei, Deconstruct, Nygilia, Kjetil Golid. Until next time, - Kaloh 📣 Interested in sharing your product, brand or content to 17,000 onchain enthusiasts? Reach out at hi@kaloh.xyz 🫂 Support my newsletter & podcast, get access to token-gated articles and airdrops by collecting my NFT Subscription. ⏭ Did someone forward this to you?​ Click here to join ~17,000 readers​

Mastering Conversations and Exploring Base Colors ft Jake

Jake is the host of Pod of Jake, a podcast that began in mid-2020. Over four years, he’s produced around 180 episodes featuring notable guests in crypto, longevity and city-building. Jake is also the creator of Base Colors. Join ±17,000 art fans that get my newsletter and podcast in their inbox or upgrade to a premium membership👇 https://www.kaloh.xyz In today’s episode, we discuss: Jake's Podcast Journey (00:01:26): Jake shares his experience starting his podcast about four years ago, emphasizing the medium's unique value. Preparation and Performance (00:05:49): Jake explains his approach to podcast preparation, emphasizing the importance of engaging conversations and personal enjoyment. Getting Great Guests (00:10:18): Jake shares tips on securing guests, stressing the importance of cold outreach and persistence. Cold Outreach Strategy (00:11:24): Jake discusses his approach to cold emailing potential guests, highlighting the importance of brevity and follow-ups. Identifying Great Conversations (00:17:18): Jake reflects on what makes a conversation great, noting the impact of guest energy and preparation on outcomes. Podcasting Feedback and Measurement (00:19:45): Discussion on the challenges of measuring podcast success and listener feedback after episodes are published. Interest and Prominence Thresholds (00:23:06): Discussion on the importance of genuine interest and prominence in selecting podcast guests. The Importance of Audience Quality (00:26:53): Jake discusses the significance of engaging with quality listeners rather than focusing solely on audience size. Introduction to Base Colors (00:29:16): Jake introduces his project, Base Colors, explaining its concept as a unique NFT color collection. Building on Base (00:35:03): Jake discusses the reasoning behind choosing Base as the platform for his project, highlighting its advantages. Early Traction and Community Engagement (00:41:25): Jake reflects on the quality of early adopters and their genuine interest in the project. Collaborations and Ecosystem Synergies (00:43:13): Jake emphasizes the importance of collaborations within the Base ecosystem and shares a specific example. Recommendations for Listeners (00:47:41)Jake offers three recommendations for podcasts and projects worth exploring within the crypto space. Mentioned: Base Colors, Farcaster, OpenSea, Aubrey de Grey, David Sinclair, CryptoPunks, Coinbase, Bounty Caster, Jacek Until next time, - Kaloh 📣 Interested in sharing your product, brand or content to 17,000 onchain enthusiasts? Reach out at hi@kaloh.xyz 🫂 Support my newsletter & podcast, get access to token-gated articles and airdrops by collecting my NFT Subscription. ⏭ Did someone forward this to you?​ Click here to join ~17,000 readers​ & listeners

Onchain Media Empires with Paragraph and Mirror ft Colin Armstrong

Colin Armstrong is the founder and CEO at Paragraph and Mirror. He previously managed engineering at Google and played a key role in expanding Coinbase into Canada and improving their Bitcoin security. In today’s episode, we discuss: Colin's Background (00:02:15): Colin shares his journey into crypto, starting from mining Bitcoin to working at Coinbase. Evolving Fraud Challenges (00:05:18): Colin explains the changing landscape of fraud and abuse, emphasizing the need for adaptive defenses. Introduction to Paragraph (00:06:21): Colin shares the inspiration behind Paragraph, focusing on media and technology integration. Traction and Growth (00:12:30): Colin discusses when he realized Paragraph had potential, particularly through integrations with Farcaster. Features of Paragraph (00:13:40): The host highlights key features of Paragraph, including NFT articles and wallet-based subscriptions. Wallet Communication Potential (00:16:05): Colin shares insights on the future of wallet communication and its potential to rival email. Collaboration with Mirror (00:18:00): Colin explains the decision to collaborate with Mirror, focusing on maximizing distribution for creators. Migration Paths (00:20:23): Plans for easy migration of content between Mirror and Paragraph for users. User Statistics (00:23:05): Overview of user engagement and content creation statistics across Mirror and Paragraph. Features for Media Companies (00:26:40): Benefits of using Paragraph or Mirror for digital media companies, including crowdfunding. Challenges for Founders (00:29:30): Identifying challenges faced by founders in the crypto space and market fluctuations. Marketing Strategies (00:34:11): Effective community engagement strategies to attract more readers to publications. Recommended Writers (00:37:00): Suggestions for three writers and publications to follow on Paragraph. Newsletters: Jared Hecht, Terminally Onchain, Paragraph Picks. Mentioned: Paragraph, Google, Coinbase, Mirror, Farcaster, Substack, Google Cloud. Until next time, - Kaloh

Empowering the Farcaster Economy with Moxie ft. Jason Goldberg

Jason Goldberg is an experienced entrepreneur, founder of Moxie Protocol, and CEO of Airstack, an AI-powered Web3 API platform for builders. In today’s episode, we discuss: Jason's Background (00:01:29): Jason shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his time working in the White House and founding digital businesses. Transition to Web 3.0 (00:07:08): Jason reflects on the evolution from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 and the community-focused approach of Farcaster. Moxie's Launch and Purpose (00:08:17): The launch of Moxie Protocol aims to enhance economic incentives within the Farcaster ecosystem. Differences in Building Today (00:08:50): Jason compares building in the early days of Web 2.0 to the current landscape of Web 3.0. Overview of Moxie (00:13:12): Moxie Protocol enables the creation of fan tokens and economic incentives within the Farcaster platform. Introduction to Moxie Protocol (00:18:53): Jason discusses the long journey of Moxie Protocol, highlighting its development over eight years. Tokenization on Farcaster (00:22:01): Discusses the types of tokens available, including fan tokens for accounts and channels. Passive Rewards System (00:24:44): Moxie's design allows users to earn rewards without active engagement, promoting organic growth. Getting Started with Moxie (00:27:20): Instructions for developers on how to begin building with the Moxie protocol and its resources. Incentives for Ecosystem Growth (00:30:11): Jason discusses the goal of creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where users buy Moxie tokens. Moxie Jail Concept (00:34:39): Introduction of Moxie Jail to prevent bot-like behavior and maintain quality engagement. Improving FA Score (00:37:33): Advice on organically increasing FA score through valuable contributions to the Farcaster platform. Use Cases for Artists (00:38:22): Discussion on potential applications of Moxie Protocol for artists and collectors, including special releases and workshops. Excitement about Development Tools (00:40:13): Jason shares enthusiasm for the new tools available to developers and the potential for composable applications. Value Proposition for Web3 (00:40:58): Importance of demonstrating tangible value to encourage users to transition from Web2 to Web3. Mentioned: Moxie Protocol, Airstack, Farcaster. Until next time, - Kaloh

Welcome to the Rodeo Ft. Kayvon

Kayvon Tehranian is the CEO and founder of Foundation, a blockchain-based platform that helps creators monetize their work and connect with collectors. He is also developing Rodeo, a new onchain social network distinct from traditional digital art marketplaces. In today’s episode, we discuss: Overview of Rodeo (00:02:51): Kayvon explains Rodeo as an onchain social network distinct from traditional digital art marketplaces. Exploring New Behaviors in Social Networking (00:04:01): Kayvon discusses the experimental nature of Rodeo and its aim to redefine social networking behaviors. User Experience Expectations (00:06:02): Discussion on what new users can expect from Rodeo and its visual social networking features. Monetization Models in Social Media (00:14:25): Kayvon contrasts Rodeo's monetization approach with traditional ad-based models in web2 social media. Experimenting with New Social Network Dynamics (00:15:19): Discussion on the potential outcomes of a protocol-driven social network versus traditional models. Collector Dynamics and Secondary Markets (00:20:41): Kayvon addresses the potential for a secondary market for Rodeo posts and the platform's current focus. Need for New Experiences (00:24:13): Kayvon expresses the necessity for innovative experiences to educate users about digital ownership. Web2 vs. Web3 (00:28:28): Kayvon contrasts the limitations of Web2 with the potential of Web3 for artists and creators. Complementary Nature of Rodeo and Foundation (00:32:08): Kayvon outlines how Rodeo and Foundation serve different purposes and audiences in the digital art space. Digital Ownership and Art Appreciation (00:43:38): The conversation highlights the challenge of helping people understand digital ownership and its value in art. User Experience and Community Engagement (00:48:05): Kayvon shares his positive experience with the community and how early minting can be financially rewarding. Supporting Small Accounts (00:56:39): Kayvon outlines how Rodeo helps small accounts gain visibility through content creation and early collection. Artist Recommendations on Rodeo (00:58:10): Kayvon shares notable artists like Tony Wallstrøm and Anna Lucia, emphasizing the intimate community experience on Rodeo. Artists: Tony Wallstrøm, Anna Lucia. Mentioned: Rodeo, Foundation, Farcaster, OpenSea, NBA Top Shot, King of Collectibles. Until next time, - Kaloh PS - Subscribe to my newsletter at https://www.kaloh.xyz