Rethinking web3 conferences (and hackathons) with Farcon

In Episode 04 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with ted, Graham and Dylan of Farcon. In this conversation ted, McBain, and Dylsteck share their memories from Farcon, including their intention to create a unique and inclusive experience that reflected the Farcaster community focusing on vibes, culture, and human connections rather than just the financial aspects of crypto. Plus the role Farcon had as an onboarding tool for consumer crypto, with Farcaster channels being a key feature for finding tribes and growing networks.

Building the web3 equivalent of Substack with Paragraph

In Episode 03 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Colin or Paragraph. In this conversation Colin discusses the concept of consumer crypto and the development of Paragraph, a publishing platform that helps creators build, own, and grow direct relationships with their audience. He shares the evolution of content platforms and the limitations of existing platforms like Medium and Substack, explains the unique features of Paragraph, purchase of Mirror and his vision for the creator economy.

Unifying blockchain data for the new economy

In Episode 01 of Onchain Alpha our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Erik Ashdown of Covalent. This conversation covers the future of data availability, the importance of accessibility in blockchain, the evolution of wallets, the future of applications on blockchain, and DeFi as the end state. Plus Covalent's role in building the Ethereum Way Back Machine. Find the companion article to this podcast on our blog: https://cryptosapiens.xyz/blockchain-insights-with-covalent-featuring-eric-ashdown

Growing beyond the meme with $Degen

In Episode 02 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Jacek of $Degen. The conversation explores the power of memes and the memetic value of $Degen. It discusses the evolution of $Degen and its role as a community-driven project. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of building a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and the importance of flexibility and community involvement.

Building the web3 equivalent of Patreon with Fabric

In Episode 01 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Jonny or Fabric. In this conversation Jonny discusses the concept of consumer crypto and the development of Hypersub, an NFT subscription platform. He shares his background in tech and design, and how it has prepared him for the crypto industry. Plus Jonny shares his thoughts on the importance of finding the Goldilocks zone between gambling and purism, and the need for simplicity in design.