The ZAO Presents: Let's Talk About Web 3 Ep 14 w/Ohnahji & EZinCrypto & BetterCallZaal & Guest Pichi
Farcaster and onchain music take center stage as Zaal, EZ, and guest Pichi break down decentralized social, Frames, and community building in Web3. Learn how Farcaster’s open protocol, music NFTs, and real-world onboarding are changing the landscape for creators and fans. This episode delivers actionable insights on wallet security, digital ownership, and the future of decentralized identity. Episode Sections & Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction & Gratitude Zaal and Easy open with gratitude, highlighting recent wins and community support. Pichi joins with a non-crypto perspective that sharpens builder focus. Key takeaway: community momentum compounds builder speed. 00:02:37 – Pichi’s Origin: From Web2 to Farcaster Deplatforming realities lead to open protocols; Frames week energy; early dev feedback loops. Pichi shares how her mom’s questions inspire clearer communication. Key takeaway: openness and feedback drive rapid innovation. 00:05:59 – Farcaster 101: Client vs Protocol, Open Social Graph The crew explores Farcaster’s permissionless social graph, mini-apps, and the difference between clients and protocols. Real examples of one-click mints and public dev culture. “I could stay on Farcaster all day just playing with all these little things.” Key takeaway: building in public creates trust and rapid iteration. 00:09:41 – Onchain Music & Music NFTs Tortoise mini-app, frictionless NFT minting, and instant sharing are unpacked. The group discusses how music NFTs and creator tools empower artists and fans. Key takeaway: lowering friction in minting and distribution unlocks new fan funnels. 00:14:46 – Wallet Security, Onboarding & Digital Hygiene Wallet safety, onboarding newcomers, and the importance of digital hygiene are covered. The team shares best practices for protecting assets and building trust in decentralized spaces. “Think twice before you interact with wallets and stuff.” Key takeaway: security and education are foundational for sustainable growth. 00:23:36 – Age Demographics & Platform Safety The hosts and Pichi discuss the implications of younger users joining decentralized platforms, content moderation, and the need for thoughtful policies to ensure safe, inclusive communities. Key takeaway: platform safety and education are essential as Web3 grows. 00:51:39 – Future of Farcaster & Closing Thoughts Final reflections on Farcaster’s future, opportunities for innovation, and a call to action for the Web3 community to keep building and connecting. “You want a kid-only Farcaster client? Cool. You could build it.” Key takeaway: the future of decentralized social is in the hands of its builders. Watch Live twitch.tv/bettercallzaal twitch.tv/ohnahji twitch.tv/ezincrypto Join the Community ltaw3.thezao.com
The Sprint of Transformation: Why the Future is More Human Than You Think
Between 1837 and 1903, humanity invented the lightbulb, telephone, automobile, and airplane—all within a single human lifespan. Today, we're experiencing that same scale of transformation, except we're not walking through it. We're sprinting. In this special episode of The Good News Is..., Rachel explores the three revolutionary shifts happening right beneath our noses: how we heal, how we connect, and how we create. While headlines focus on AI replacing jobs and technology destroying humanity, we want to show you the signal through the noise—the remarkable ways technology is making life more human, not less. What You'll Discover: How brain-computer interfaces and AI are democratizing healthcare access globally. Why we're witnessing the birth of a new internet where you own your data and digital identity. How the creative renaissance isn't replacing human artistry—it's amplifying it The surprising pendulum swing toward ancient wisdom happening alongside digital acceleration. Why the stories we tell about technology will determine the future we create This isn't naive optimism. It's necessary hope backed by real examples of technology serving human flourishing.
Context S4: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - The Most Visited Museum in America Dives into NFTs
Blake speaks with The Metropolitan Museum of Art team who recently released Art Links, marking The Met’s first foray onto the blockchain. Art Links is a 12-week game that invites you to connect the dots between seeming disparate art works (whether centuries apart, completely different mediums, etc.) according to different themes, rewarding you in the form of NFT badges and IRL prizes. Blake has played religiously every week, and has learned a tonne! 3 of the project leads are here to talk about the game: Destinee Filmore, Assistant Curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Met, Brett Renfer, The Met's Senior Project Manager for Emerging Technologies and Audrey Ou, co-founder and CEO of TRLab. They dive deep into the project, from how long it took to plan and launch, to the intended audience, to why they chose Base, to the art they included. Blake also couldn’t resist asking Destinee about if (and when) the Met will collect their first crypto art works. If you want to get a read on the traditional art world and how they are engaging with NFTs…you can’t really get bigger than this. The Met is the most visited museum in America, and one of the most important cultural institutions in the world. Art Links: https://artlinks.metmuseum.org/about TRLab: https://x.com/trlab_ Blake Finucane: https://x.com/blakefinucane Boys Club Newsletter: https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/
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BETRMINT: Mint, Spin & Win!
BETRMINT is a mini app on Farcaster, built by Zero Rights founder Toady Hawk. It turns supporting onchain creators into a dopamine-inducing game of chance, and has paid out over $13,000 in creator rewards so far! Animation by @jorges on Farcaster, commissioned by BETRMINT.
Coinbase Wallet’s Bold Bet on Creators: A Sneak Peek at the Future of Onchain Media
In this lightning talk from the Onchain Creator House, Aneri Amin, a Product Manager at Coinbase Wallet, dives into the groundbreaking features of the new Coinbase Wallet, designed specifically for creators. After years of frustration in the Web2 world, Aneri shares how Coinbase Wallet is transforming the creator experience with powerful new tools that include: - A social feed powered by Farcaster for seamless content sharing and community engagement across apps - Mini-apps that elevate content creation beyond text, images, and videos, and into interactive experiences - Messaging groups that give creators direct access to their followers - A completely revamped wallet for managing crypto, discovering new trades, and more Join Aneri as she takes you through this exciting new chapter in the creator economy. This is just the beginning—get a first-hand look at the beta release and be part of shaping the future of onchain media!
