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OBUSD: Stability for Builders, Backed by Grants.

Imagine a world where building on a blockchain doesn’t mean waiting forever for money. Meet OBUSD, the big helper for builders in 2025. Instead of making developers wait a long time for grant money, OBUSD offers a smart way to get needed money quickly.Here's how it works: Builders put in stablecoins, like USDC, into OBUSD. It’s not just about keeping money safe—it’s about making more money through DeFi lending pools. The extra money made is shared with projects that need it, giving builders money when they need it most. "You don’t have to wait anymore – OBUSD makes it automatic," says Ruben from OBUSD.What makes OBUSD special is how it uses attestations and endorsements. This makes getting money simpler. When a project gets a grant okay and some thumbs-up from Optimism citizens, it gets monthly money, making things much easier for builders. But OBUSD is more than just a tool—it’s a team builder. By sharing money among projects, it turns tough times into team efforts. Builders aren’t alone; they're on a team, sharing ideas and help through the OBUSD platform.In a world where old ways of grants can’t keep up with fast changes, OBUSD gives a new way that isn’t just about hope, but real support. It’s a step to a better, friendly future for building on blockchains.Is OBUSD the future of getting money? Its smart way makes it a question worth thinking about. Connect with Ruben: Twitter/X: https://x.com/optimisticUSD Website: https://obdollar.xyz Connect with Kris: Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaborations: Email: pod@optimism.show DISCLAIMER: This episode does not constitute financial advice. Web3, DAOs, and decentralized tools carry risk. Always do your own research (DYOR).

DevNTell Builder Series - Fostering Economic Development On-Chain with Locale Network feat. Founder Trez

In this special builder series edition of DevNTell we're joined by Trez whose the founder of Locale Network. Locale Network is nn ecosystem on L3 Data Networks called City-Chains. Focusing on Economic development through DePIN, DeFi, and Smart City services. Viewers of this DevNTell will see Trez give an exciting talk around the history of community cooperatives, parallel currencies, and their vision to bridge Web3 liquidity to local communities for a modern spin on age-old economic development models. Brought to you by our friends at Arbitrum DAO (00:00) Introduction (01:41) Sponsor Message (02:21) Guest Introduction: Trez from Locale Network (02:53) Trez's Background and Journey into Crypto (05:09) Locale Network: Vision and Mission (12:21) Smart Cities and Data Networks (14:31) Locale Network's Practical Applications (18:11) Pilot Programs and Future Expansion (19:47) Community Involvement and Open Source Development (25:41) Walkthrough of the Locale Network Wallet — GUEST & HOST 🤝 Trez, Founder @ Locale Network - https://x.com/0xTrxz 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — Sponsor To help support this podcast, build your next dApp using Arbitrum ℹ️ Docs: https://devdao.to/arbitrum ℹ️ Tutorials: https://devdao.to/arbitrum — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Locale Network Docs - https://docs.locale.cash/ ℹ️ Locale Network X Account - https://x.com/LocaleNet 🗞️ 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

GM Farcaster ep269 Wednesday, July 23, 2025

GM Farcaster ep269 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 From our ChatGPT Intern: GM Farcaster ep269 kicks off eleven minutes late due to “rebellious tech gremlins,” but quickly pivots to a heartfelt Ozzy Osbourne tribute and thewild revelation that CryptoBatz actually onboarded real people into Web3. The rest is collectibles chaos: bidding bugs, Pugson bidding frenzi, Bertwurst supremacy, and the uncomfortable realization that some people just don’t wanttheir casts hoarded like digital Beanie Babies.  Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube – some of the casts & stuff we talked about:  Ozzy and CryptoBatz:https://farcaster.xyz/sqx/0x5ae4c143https://farcaster.xyz/sqx/0x5ae4c143 New – Collectibles:https://farcaster.xyz/v/0xd8d1984ehttps://farcaster.xyz/dwr.eth/0xad32e53dhttps://farcaster.xyz/dwr.eth/0x6dff8ac6https://farcaster.xyz/links/0x72cd8e2bhttps://farcaster.xyz/v/0xcf45cf5fhttps://farcaster.xyz/v/0xc0a7dacdhttps://farcaster.xyz/lobstermindset.eth/0x2482d9dfhttps://farcaster.xyz/yes2crypto.eth/0x11c9e1achttps://farcaster.xyz/garrett/0x9661cd7bhttps://farcaster.xyz/kazi/0x86495c99https://farcaster.xyz/pfista/0x6d6682a2https://farcaster.xyz/links/0x72cd8e2bhttps://farcaster.xyz/links/0x72cd8e2b Trending auctions:https://farcaster.xyz/dwr.eth/0xc673d823 Collectibles experiments:https://farcaster.xyz/samantha/0x37419eb6https://farcaster.xyz/sayangel/0x712c19c2https://farcaster.xyz/tldr/0x50ff0e34https://farcaster.xyz/greg/0x484fe440https://farcaster.xyz/pfista/0x6d6682a2 Yes, like a sticker book:https://farcaster.xyz/michelleh/0x48917410 And some Collectibles criticism:https://farcaster.xyz/jc4p/0x9aea3069https://farcaster.xyz/df/0x89b520cd Weekly Rewards:https://farcaster.xyz/bradq/0x6d327e36 yes – the increase is great!https://farcaster.xyz/linda/0xdfed8a09 creator challenges:https://farcaster.xyz/brookejlacey.base.eth/0xbd5e491d Network State Conference:https://farcaster.xyz/balajis.eth/0x2be3f619 /fctrivia: https://farcaster.xyz/nounishprof/0x75174514 Farggles:https://farcaster.xyz/awedjob/0xc8ea76cahttps://farcaster.xyz/awedjob/0x6e37d25e yeah, the oldies might be raising the average age:https://farcaster.xyz/nounishprof/0x59687d1chttps://farcaster.xyz/ba/0x6e688bbc And our musings elsewhere: Mint this episode on pods.media: https://pods.media/gm-farcaster  Learn more about partnering with GM Farcaster:https://mediakit.gmfarcaster.com/  Adrienne: Some of the Things: Too Many Thingshttps://someofthethings.substack.com/p/too-many-things  Nounish Prof: Unpacking with Prof: https://paragraph.xyz/@nounishprof AND www.gmfarcaster.com is live along with our GM Farcaster FAQ: https://paragraph.xyz/@adrienne/gm-farcaster-faq   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 0:02:25 Ozzy0:08:00 Collectibles0:55:52 other FC news

It’s not Apps or Infra, it’s Middleware with Finality Capital | Adam Winnick and Kamal Mokeddem

Follow Rubicon Podcast: https://x.com/Rubicon_pod Produced by Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Hersh and Dawufi sit down with Adam Winnick and Kamal Mokeddem, founding partners of Finality Capital Partners, to explore the evolving world of venture capital in crypto. Adam and Kamal share their journey launching a crypto-focused VC firm, emphasizing their thesis around middleware, data portability, and enhancing user experience through decentralized technologies. They discuss their bold $5M seed investment in Eigenlayer, the importance of a mature tech stack, and the critical role of business co-founders in driving innovation. The conversation also covers the convergence of AI and blockchain, with a focus on verifiability, interoperability, and new monetization models. They wrap up with insights on Web3’s future and the power of storytelling in shaping the next wave of disruptive technologies. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Founding Finality Capital Ventures 05:48 - Investment Strategies and Conviction 08:42 - The Eigenlayer Bet 11:36 - Understanding Shared Security 15:00 - Middleware and the Future of Web 317:54 - The Role of AI in Blockchain 20:44 - Legal Considerations in Data Interoperability 23:40 - The Future of AI and Web3 Middleware 29:48 - The Future of Web 3 and Big Tech 33:05 - Disruption and Investment in Blockchain 39:14 - Maturing Tech Stacks and Business Founders 44:52 - Client-Side Execution and ZK Technology 56:42 - Final Thoughts and Future Directions Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

"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

Building a Global, Multi-Strat Crypto Fund with Hypersphere Ventures | Jack Platts + Mehdi Farooq

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Sal are joined by Jack Platts and Mehdi Farooq to explore the evolving landscape of crypto investment, venture capital, and deep tech. They discuss strategies for unlocking value in crypto assets, the critical role of NAV in investment decisions, and the rise of micro strategies in deal-making. The conversation also covers the resurgence of ICOs, the importance of disciplined evaluation of investment vehicles, and the global perspectives shaping today’s crypto markets. Jack and Mehdi share insights on how podcasting drives research and networking, while emphasizing the transformative impact of deep tech on robotics and AI. The episode wraps with a look at why community building remains essential for startup success in decentralized ecosystems. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:47 - The Value of Podcasting   03:12 - Podcasting as a Platform for Founders   04:11 - Jack's Perspective on Podcasting   05:47 - Micro Strategy and Investment Trends   06:18 - Understanding Capital Markets   07:56 - Evaluating Investment Vehicles   11:07 - Natural Buyers for Investment Vehicles   16:00 - Long-term NAV Multiples   20:50 - 21 Capital Investment Insights   24:02 - Expanding Beyond Bitcoin   30:53 - Global Investment Perspectives   34:09 - Lessons from Polkadot   40:06 - The ICO Meta and Community Building   46:04 - DePIN Investments and Future Outlook   Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

The App That Rewards You In Crypto For Playing Golf

Jared Phillips is the CoFounder and CEO of GolfN. In this episode, we dive into GolfN, a new golf rewards app built on Solana that lets you earn crypto and other rewards for playing golf, tracking your game, and sharing your love of golf with friends. With over 40,000 golfers on the waitlist and an app launch just around the corner, GolfN is one of the most promising new consumer apps built on Web3 rails, delivering crypto-native rewards that users can benefit from without ever needing to think about the tech behind it. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🪄 NEWTON | SIMPLER CRYPTO UX WITH VERIFIABLE AI AGENTS https://newton.xyz/ 🔮 ⁠PYTH NETWORK⁠ | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ 🤙 SKALE NETWORK | THE GAS-FREE INVISIBLE L1 BLOCKCHAIN https://skale.space/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | AN ETHEREUM BASED ROLLUP WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🥞 SYRUP.FI | INSTITUTIONAL-GRADE YIELD https://syrup.fi/lend?referral=STAaNBFJwIc8 ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 7:02 - Why build a rewards app for golfers? 13:08 - Golf’s trending rise in popularity 17:40 - The fast-paced world of golf media 23:39 - The state of legacy golfing apps 28:20 - Why are there few loyalty programs for golfers? 29:25 - Sponsor break 32:13 - GolfN = Strava + Chase Rewards + Pokémon GO 35:41 - GolfN is an accountability app like WHOOP 42:52 - Sponsor break 44:30 - Examples of how we will use the GolfN app 48:55 - What rewards will GolfN users earn? 52:51 - Benefits of GolfN for course managers 56:42 - GolfN digital golf cards (NFTs) increase earnings in-app 1:00:25 - GolfN app expected to launch any day 1:02:49 - What’s next? 1:06:16 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► GolfN website: https://golfn.com/ ► GolfN on X: https://x.com/GolfNapp ► Jared on X: https://x.com/JMPlusEV ► Bryson DeChambeau on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brysondechambeau/videos ------ 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 both investors in GolfN. 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.