Skin in the Game with Nick Tomaino
We're joined by Nick Tomaino - GP of 1Confirmation to talk about the evolution of crypto art and onchain culture. We chat through their investment in DEGEN and why Music NFTs haven't clicked.
Onchain Summer 2024 with Jesse Pollak
Onchain Summer 2024 is here. We’re joined by Jesse Pollak to chat about all things Base - from their strategy to bring the world onchain to the Smart Wallet and resetting the price of a free mint. 25 minutes of onchain energy!
The Origin of DEGEN with Jacek
We're joined by Jacek - the founder of DEGEN to unpack his journey launching the biggest token on Farcaster. We dive into the vision for Degen Chain, the new season of tip allowances, RainDrops and what its like to be a token founder in 2024.
How to get a million mints with Boost
We’re joined by Brian Flynn to chat about onchain boosts - the core driver of mints at Coop Records. We unpack onchain ads, airdrop farming, L3s and their ongoing Creator Fund.
Music on Farcaster with Sonata
We’re joined by Sebas and Sweetman to chat about the first FC music client - Sonata. We cover the history of onchain music, the role of decentralized channels, why open source matters and much more.
Onchain record labels with Coop Records
The inaugural episode of the Coop Records Podcast featuring the core team - Cooper, Ramie, Jake and Cece. We cover the origins of Coop Records and everything you need to know about running an onchain record label in 2024.
Loot Survivor: On-chain mini-game on Starknet
Discover Loot Survivor, the first on-chain minigame on Starknet, presented by LootHero, the head of game designer and smart contract engineering for Loot Survivor.Learn about strategies for reaching higher levels and earning $LORDS tokens, the backend workings of Loot Survivor, innovative design elements that highlight the advantages of developing minigames on-chain, and alpha on LootSurvivor version 2! LootSurvivor is a part of the BibliothecaDAO within the LootRealms ecosystem. Play here: Core team interface: https://survivor.realms.world/ Community-built interface: https://loot-survived.vercel.app/ Docs: https://survivor-docs.realms.world/ Socials: https://linktr.ee/Realms.World Transcript Follow along using the transcript.
Ep. 172 - Are Meme Coins Legitimate Investments? & Alfalfa Year In Review!
The boys have been degen-ing on meme coins (with some mixed results). Arman contemplates his life and lost ETH while the gang debates whether memes are, in fact, a legitimate investment asset class. Plus...the 2nd Alfalfa year in review! What valuable lessons were learned in 2023? Tune in to find out!
Ep.08: Memecoins, Solana Euphoria, Protocol Rewards, The Future of Cross-Chain
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. This week we discuss... - A wild week of memecoins, and some cool experiments out of the @farcaster_xyz world - @solana euphoria and @ethereum cope - a professional network fork of http://friend.tech by @coordinape - @viamirror and @soundxyz_ protocol rewards and the growing onchain media distribution ecosystem - @ourZORA cross-chain minting and the future of chain inhabiting Join us live and online on Fridays @ 10AM PST live.seedclub.xyz Hosts: Jess Sloss & Josh Cornelius Web VJ: peace_node Production: Cheryl Douglass Development: David Hurley Operations: Merna Makar
Ep.1 - WTF is Hydra?
Summary Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Hydra Podcast Series. Hydra Ventures DAO was summoned to invest in and incubate the next generation of community-first investment DAOs and to proliferate a landscape of organisational innovations in investing. We’re a DAO fund of funds composed of DAO operators, professional service providers, founders, and Web3 VCs with a mission to establish new market-standard practices for how investment DAOs are designed and operated. Join us to learn more about DAOs, investing and the new opportunities that the power of human coordination could unlock. In this episode of the Hydra Ventures Podcast, the hosts delve into the world of community-driven investment DAOs (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations), focusing on Hydra Ventures. The podcast explores its mission, challenges, strategies, and vision in the decentralised investment landscape. The episode begins with an explanation of Hydra Ventures as a "DAO of DAOs" that invests in various investment DAOs. The guests, founders, and key members of Hydra Ventures, discuss its formation and objectives. They highlight the organisation's core mission to iterate on the investment DAO model and create a dedicated capital pool for such ventures. The importance of community in DAOs is emphasised, noting that intrinsic motivation and collective learning drive member participation. The conversation shifts to discussing Hydra's diverse membership and their areas of expertise. The challenges faced by DAOs, such as governance and member engagement, are also addressed, highlighting the strategies Hydra employs to overcome these hurdles. One segment focuses on the relationship between Hydra Ventures and a Web3 Professional Services Agency. It's explained how they provide operational, strategic, and coordination support, essential for the DAO's efficiency and success. The podcast also covers the operational challenges in DAOs, specifically the importance of maintaining context and alignment among members. Hydra's governance approach, including incentive systems to encourage participation and avoid common DAO problems, is discussed in detail. An exploration of Hydra's incubation process for new DAOs is provided. The criteria for selecting communities for DAO formation and the support provided in legal, operational, and cultural aspects are outlined, emphasising the importance of a strong foundational structure for success. In a rapid-fire session, each guest shares their personal experiences in the crypto world, the projects that captivated them, and their perspectives on controversial topics within the crypto community. The episode concludes with a discussion on how to engage with Hydra Ventures and each guest's vision for its success. They express hope that Hydra will validate the community-driven investment model, expand DAO accessibility, and foster an ecosystem where DAOs are seen as a competitive option for collaborative investment and innovation. Show Notes 0:02 - Introduction to Hydra Ventures, a fund that specialises in investing in other investment funds. 1:49 - Overview of Hydra, a new investment platform emphasising a diverse membership of founders, VCs, and experts in Web3 with a unique governance system. 7:17 - Insight into Hydra's organisational structure and decision-making process, highlighting its decentralised nature and collaboration with Thing3. 10:11 - Discussion on Hydra's approach to professional services in Web3, focusing on governance, legal, and accounting support, and the integration of professional services with Web3 innovation. 16:34 - Examination of Web3's distributed organisations and value systems, including the transformation of traditional employment models and the introduction of a distributed professional platform in Web3. 20:31 - Exploration of leadership dynamics in decentralised investment groups, emphasising the necessity of leadership and coordination despite the absence of traditional hierarchical structures. 25:40 - Challenges faced by decentralised organisations in context dissemination, resource allocation, and the problem of free riding in DAOs. 29:15 - Description of Hydra’s incentive system, designed to reward members based on their contributions, with quarterly initiatives and audits to track engagement. 34:01 - Emphasis on the importance of community-driven organisations in investment, with insights into Hydras' unique incubation process and the simplification of investment DAO creation. 37:49 - Discussion on investment strategies in decentralised communities, focusing on community alignment, cost reduction, and leveraging natural patterns of community formation for collective investment. 44:47 - Scaling investment houses with a community focus, highlighting the role of Delaware LLCs, the importance of a flat hierarchy, and community engagement. 48:22 - Perspectives on the potential of investment DAOs, including capital deployment, community bonding, and the vision for Hydra as a pioneering platform in community-driven investing. 55:22 - Member’s reflections on the human aspect of crypto investment.
It's Impact Season with Jonas, Carl, and Owocki
This episode is an engaging discussion on impact tracking, the progression of RPGF, learning velocity, the contrast between old world impact and Web 3, and the humanitarian side of public goods, highlighted by insights from Jonas, Carl and Owocki. 00:00 Intro 04:32 Panel Intro 05:52 Impact Tracking with Jonas 08:36 Impact Tracking with Carl 09:31 Different Types of Impact - Carl 11:55 Measuring Impact - Jonas 16:49 The Progression and Impact of RPGF 19:22 Learning Velocity - Jonas 23:32 Carl Reflects on Old World Impact vs Web 3 37:45 What excites Carl and Jonas? 46:14 The Gitcoin/Optimism Panda? 47:49 Long Tail of Public Goods 49:33 The Humanitarian Side 53:19 Close
OpenSea with Devin Finzer - Episode #2
We talk to Devin Finzer of OpenSea in April 2019 about: - OpenSea’s first customers, platform power users, and NFT games using the marketplace - The marketplace's unique revenue share business model with NFT developers - Open game economies, DAO-ifying OpenSea and open game economies This is one of the earliest podcasts with Devin and OpenSea, well before NFTs had any recognition in the space.
Exploring Consumer Crypto with SC06
A look at the people and products in SC06, Seed Club’s Consumer Crypto Accelerator
Ep 27 - San Holo
We're joined by San Holo to talk about his new album - EXISTENTIAL DANCE MUSIC. We cover his background, how he thinks about making music and his aspirations as a prominent electronic artist. This is also our first podcast minted natively on Optimism!
