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Publishing the First Online Newspaper to Revolutionizing TradFi-DeFi: A Founder’s Story

Welcome to the third episode of the aVIRAL Podcast, recorded at The Network School — a global startup society of curious minds, nomads, and builders! 🌍 In this episode, I sit down with Christoph, a 20-year tech veteran, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of MC² Finance — a groundbreaking project bringing institutional DeFi strategies to traditional stock exchanges. We dive deep into: 🔹 From teen party organizer to dot-com survivor – His unconventional path through the 2000s tech chaos 🔹 Why he dropped out at 16 – How failing school fueled his startup mentality 🔹 Building Austria’s first news website – Manual HTML uploads & surviving the dot-com crash 🔹 Crypto’s institutional future – Why compliant DeFi ETFs will onboard 100M users 🔹 Account abstraction & AI agents – Simplifying crypto for mass adoption 🔹 Network States as innovation hubs – Why decentralized communities beat bureaucracy Christoph’s journey—from coding Bayesian filters for newspapers to mining Bitcoin in 2011 and now bridging TradFi/DeFi—is a masterclass in 10x thinking. If you’re into crypto infrastructure, regulatory hacks, or building through bear markets, don’t miss this. 🎙️ aVIRAL Podcast — A podcast series where stories spark ideas. Hosted by Aviral, straight from the heart of Network School Chapters: 00:00 WATCH TILL THE END 00:00:48 Introduction & Early Life 00:06:06 Building First German-speaking Online Newspaper 00:12:38 Mobile Betting and Early Tech Leadership 00:16:11 Startup Weekends & Hackathon Experience 00:21:25 Behavioral Psychology Health App 00:26:47 Real Estate Search Engine & AI Lessons 00:36:07 Conference Digitization Project 00:41:15 Early Bitcoin Mining Experience 00:43:12 Culture & NFT Accelerator 00:52:19 Founding MC² Finance and DeFi Insights 01:07:00 Network State & Future of Communities

The ZAO Presents: Let's Talk About Web 3 Ep. 2 w/OHNAHJI B, EZinCrypto & BetterCallZaal

Welcome to Episode 2 of Let’s Talk About Web3 — a weekly livestream where we break down what’s happening across onchain culture, creator tools, decentralized platforms, and experimental governance. Whether you're deep in the space or just getting started, this show is designed to make Web3 accessible, honest, and community-driven. Hosted by EZ, Ohnahji, and BetterCallZaal. This week, we go deep on Zora — from protocol-level incentives to the rise of content coins. Then we tap into Rodeo’s creative-first social platform, Podium’s new payout infrastructure, and the latest Farcaster app updates. Full breakdown below. Episode Sections & Timestamps 0:00 – Intro and the Zora Shift We open with a conversation on how Zora has evolved into a protocol powering creator economies — not just a marketplace. 3:40 – Zora Airdrops and Network Design Dissecting Zora’s recent airdrops, what’s working, and how these rewards align creators, collectors, and deployers. 11:50 – Content Coins and Monetized Posts A look at Zora’s latest experiment: turning individual posts into their own tokens. What does this mean for creator ownership and curation? 20:25 – Rodeo: A Creative-First Social Platform Rodeo, developed by Foundation, is a social app where creators share their work-in-progress and earn ETH for every mint. The platform celebrates the creative process, allowing users to post updates and receive rewards as their content is collected. Features like one-tap posting and friend-first offers enhance the user experience, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with crypto. 27:10 – Podium: Payouts for Creators How Podium is building better payment rails for crypto-native creators, with tools that make getting paid onchain simple and flexible. 33:15 – Farcaster App Layer Update A quick roundup of Farcaster’s growing ecosystem — from new clients to niche apps — and why developer velocity here matters. 41:10 – Wrap-Up and Community Notes We close with thoughts on where things are headed and what to expect in future episodes. Watch the Weekly Livestream Live every week on: twitch.tv/bettercallzaal twitch.tv/ohnahji twitch.tv/ezincrypto Join the Community Visit ltaw3.thezao.com to jump into the conversation, share your ideas, and shape future episodes.

Dropped Out. Went Homeless. Built Hungary’s 1st Bitcoin Exchange. Mined Ethereum’s Genesis Block.

Welcome to the third episode of the aVIRAL Podcast, recorded at The Network School — a global startup society of curious minds, nomads, and builders! 🌍 In this episode, I sit down with Barnabas Debreczeni, a Hungarian tech entrepreneur, Ethereum OG, and posthumanist thinker who has lived one of the wildest journeys in crypto. We talk about: 🔹 Why he chose to go homeless after dropping out of university 🔹 Mining Ethereum’s Genesis Block with a custom script 🔹 Building Hungary’s first Bitcoin exchange from scratch 🔹 The early chaos of Mt. Gox, Silk Road & Bitcoin civil wars 🔹 Network states, AI agents & reinventing education for kids Follow Barnabas on X: https://x.com/keo Barnabas shares a mind-blowing origin story—from coding at age 5 and sleeping on park benches, to building real-world crypto infrastructure and dreaming of decentralized schools for the next generation. If you're into early Bitcoin history, Ethereum lore, or future societies powered by AI and crypto, this one's a must-listen. 🎙️ aVIRAL Podcast — A podcast series where stories spark ideas. Hosted by Aviral, straight from the heart of Network School Chapters: 00:00 WATCH TILL THE END 01:07 Early Life and Selective Learning Style 02:37 University Dropout and Self-Directed Learning 06:11 Becoming Homeless by Choice - Entrepreneurship Lessons 09:27 Finding Mentorship and First Programming Job 15:35 Post-2008 Crisis and Biointensive Farming Community 19:47 Discovering Bitcoin and Early Adoption (2010-2011) 22:19 Early Bitcoin Usage Challenges and Solutions 27:38 Bitcoin as Money vs Store of Value Philosophy 31:06 Bitcoin Block Size Wars and Community Split 38:11 Bitcoin Exchange Business in Hungary 46:43 Mining Ethereum Genesis Block - The Story 53:37 Founding First Bitcoin Exchange in Hungary 59:14 Current Bitcoin Institutional Adoption Analysis 01:07:46 Network States and Pop-up Cities 01:25:03 AI-Enhanced Education and Learning 01:41:59 Family-Friendly Network States Vision

FAIR: SKALE’s New L1 To Eliminate MEV and Unlock AI-Powered DeFi

Jack O'Holleran is the CoFounder of SKALE and CEO at SKALE Labs. In this episode, Jack breaks down why they built FAIR, a new L1 blockchain designed to eliminate MEV at the consensus level and unlock a new wave of AI and DeFi applications. ------ 🔗 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/ 📊 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 7:01 - Jack’s background 12:52 - Building in crypto under hostile regulators vs today 18:14 - Mission behind SKALE 20:10 - Why build FAIR? 21:42 - Early traction with SKALE 24:08 - Sponsor break 24:49 - How 0 gas fees work on SKALE 27:02 - What is BITE Protocol and why MEV is bad for users? 29:05 - Thoughts on REV 32:58 - What’s the connection between SKALE and FAIR? 35:49 - Is FAIR its own L1 or could it work alongside Ethereum? 37:43 - How will FAIR attract users? 41:10 - Sponsor break 42:49 - What new products might be possible on FAIR? 45:53 - Which users should look at FAIR? 47:16 - Did retail ever return this cycle? 49:02 - Why this time is different for crypto / DeFi adoption? 53:22 - FAIR Testnet and what’s next? 54:56 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► FAIR website: https://www.fairchain.ai/ ► SKALE website: https://skale.space/ ► FAIR on X: https://x.com/FAIR_Blockchain ► SKALE on X: https://x.com/SkaleNetwork ► Jack on X: https://x.com/jackoholleran ------ 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. 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.

The Great Crypto Debate: Capitalists vs. Leftists | Josh Davila, Ron Turetzky

Follow Rubicon Podcast: https://x.com/Rubicon_pod Produced by Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Hersh and Dawufi explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and leftist politics with guests Ron and Josh. The conversation delves into how blockchain technology can support progressive movements, with Josh sharing his path into crypto through debt struggles and his work on Blockchain Socialist and the book Blockchain Radicals. Ron offers insights on decentralized governance and collective ownership, drawing from his experiences in communal living. The episode highlights projects like BreadChain, which use DeFi to fund political initiatives, and examines the challenges of democratic governance in decentralized systems. Themes of fully automated luxury communism and the role of technology in building a more equitable society round out the discussion. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:51 - Crypto and Left-Wing Politics: A Convergence 12:39 - Democracy, Capitalism, and Blockchain 21:39 - Alternative Funding: Sustainable Investment Models 26:25 - Crypto Cooperatives and Collective Principles 28:19 - Post-Capitalism via Cooperative Frameworks 29:34 - BreadChain’s Impact on Crypto Cooperatives 30:09 - Go-To-Market Strategies for Cooperative Ventures 37:15 - Governance in Crypto: Minimalism and Cooperation 42:39 - Technology Meets Collectivism 47:01 - Human Nature: Wealth vs. Community Balance 52:36 - Capitalism, Innovation, and Healthcare: A Debate 57:02 - Wealth Production and Capitalism’s Complexities 01:01:58 - ZKTLS: Data Ownership and Economic Potential 01:08:56 - Final Thoughts and Future Dialogues Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Hangout 5: How Dylan Abruscato made Crypto's Most Captivating Game

Guest: Dylan Abruscato, Creator of Crypto the Game Episode Description Dylan Abruscato joins us to share the incredible story behind Crypto the Game, the interactive survival reality show that took crypto Twitter by storm. As a non-technical founder, Dylan reveals how he turned a childhood obsession with Survivor into one of the most engaging and viral crypto experiences ever created.In this conversation, we dive deep into the three-season evolution of CTG, from the bootstrapped Season 1 on Ethereum mainnet to the sophisticated Season 3 on Unichain where Ted won 71.6 ETH. Dylan shares invaluable insights on building viral crypto products, the importance of choosing the right blockchain infrastructure, and how to create experiences people genuinely want to share. In this episode, Dylan gives us insight into: - The 101 of Crypto The Game, and how it changed everything - His love of reality TV, and how it helped him come up with the idea - Executing the idea and the key technical and strategic decisions - Marketing and community-building - The business of onchain experiences Key Builder Insights - Start with passion, add crypto thoughtfully: Don't force blockchain into every idea - Build for yourself first: Authentic product-market fit comes from solving your own problems - Viral mechanics need genuine value: Growth hacks only work if the core experience is compelling - Non-technical founders bring crucial skills: Vision, marketing, and product sense matter as much as code - Choose your audience carefully: Crypto Twitter's tribal nature was perfect for competitive gameplay - Revenue diversification is essential: Multiple streams create sustainability for experimental formats About Dylan Dylan is the creator of Crypto the Game and was recently acquired by Uniswap. Before CTG, he worked in tech and marketing at companies like HQ Trivia and Party Round, where he pioneered creative crypto marketing campaigns. Despite being non-technical, Dylan's vision and execution turned a childhood dream into one of crypto's most successful community experiences. This podcast celebrates Ethereum's 10th anniversary by highlighting the builders, creators, and visionaries who shaped the ecosystem. From DeFi pioneers to NFT artists, from Layer 2 innovators to community builders - we're documenting the human stories behind the technological revolution. Hosts: Chinmay Patel - https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth | https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth | Basket.farm Marvyn Paul - https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith | https://warpcast.com/marvp | https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet⁠ Show Links:Website: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereumTwitter: https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth

Hangout 4: Revolutionizing Creator Monetization with Lucas Campbell & Dan Simmons of Pods Media

In this episode of 10 Years of Ethereum, we dive deep into the future of podcasting with Lucas Campbell (CEO) and Dan Simmons (CTO) of Pods Media. Discover how they're solving the podcast industry's biggest challenges through blockchain technology and why they believe we're on the verge of a creator economy revolution. Lucas shares his journey from being the first employee at Bankless to building Pods Media after experimenting with podcast NFTs during the FTX collapse. Dan discusses his transition from Web2 startups to Web3 building and why he bet on Lucas's vision for on-chain content. Together, they reveal how they're tackling the podcasting industry's 20-year innovation gap, why they chose Base blockchain over Ethereum mainnet, and how their "upload once, publish everywhere" model is creating new distribution channels that didn't exist before. What You'll Learn - The Podcasting Opportunity: Why a 27% annually growing industry has seen minimal innovation - How current ad-based monetization fails creators and listeners - The shift from short-form to long-form authentic content - Technical Strategy & Decision Making - The evolution from Ethereum mainnet to Base blockchain - How RSS feeds enable seamless Web2 composability - Building social graphs that unlock new creator-fan relationships Consumer Crypto Reality & honest assessments of current UX challenges - The "girlfriend test" for Web3 applications - Strategies for abstracting complexity while retaining Web3 benefits Distribution Revolution - How on-chain publishing creates infinite discovery surfaces - Farcaster Frames vs traditional social media promotion - The composability advantage of blockchain-native content Key Quotes "Every single podcast episode on Pods is a forever edition... There's no scarcity, there's no speculation. It's just I'm collecting this because I want to support this podcast." - Lucas Campbell "With Ethereum, it's effectively the shared global database that nobody can restrict access to... Any of this social graph that you're creating exists on chain and anybody can build on top of it." - Dan Simmons "Media is in the game of distribution. Whoever has the best distribution wins." - Lucas Campbell Episode Highlights - Lucas's early Ethereum experience (spoiler: it bricked his laptop) - The Bankless podcast NFT experiment that started it all - Why they switched from Optimism to Base - The Mr. Beast giveaway concept using on-chain minting - Vision for Spotify integration and mainstream adoption - Advice for first-time podcast collectors Connect with Our Guests Lucas Campbell - CEO, Pods Media Twitter: https://x.com/0x_Lucas Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/0xl Dan Simmons - CTO, Pods Media Twitter: https://x.com/simmons_dan Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/simmons Pods Media: www.pods.media - Apply to get your podcast on-chain via the "Become a Creator" link on their website About 10 Years of Ethereum This episode is part of our comprehensive celebration of Ethereum's first decade. We're bringing together the builders, creators, and visionaries who shaped the decentralized future we're living in today. From DeFi Summer to The Merge, from memecoins to Layer 2s, we're documenting the stories that matter. Series Links: Twitter: @10yearsofeth Podcast: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum Email: 10yearsofeth@proton.me Host Information Chinmay Patel Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth Basket.farm Marvyn Paul Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/marvp Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul Host of "Is This the New Internet": https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet Subscribe to never miss an episode of 10 Years of Ethereum and join us as we explore the stories that built the decentralized future.This content is for educational purposes. Always conduct your own research before engaging with blockchain platforms or technologies.

James Wynn’s Fall, Ethereum’s Rise, and the Death of the Foundation Era – The Chopping Block

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew tackles a triple-header of crypto’s growing pains: the bizarre saga of James Wynn—a memecoin gambler whose billion-dollar positions on Hyperliquid ended in public ruin; the Ethereum Foundation’s surprise rebrand into “Protocol” and its sudden embrace of hierarchy; and a bold manifesto from Miles Jennings calling for the end of crypto foundations as we know them. Is radical transparency a feature or a trap? Is Ethereum finally prioritizing execution over vibes? And are foundations just offshore theater—or necessary guardians of decentralization? The gang debates all this and more in a conversation that asks: who’s really in control of crypto—and should they be? Show highlights 🔹 James Wynn: From $1B to $16 – The infamous Hyperliquid trader wipes out, then begs for donations… and opens new positions days later 🔹 Liquidation Theater – Was Wynn’s downfall market manipulation, a psyop, or just crypto doing what it always does? 🔹 Hyperliquid Transparency Debate – CZ, Jump, and Hyperliquid clash over whether radical openness helps or harms 🔹 Stop-Hunting Season – Tarun explains why onchain liquidation is more deterministic—but not necessarily more malicious 🔹 Ethereum Foundation Rebrands – Meet “Protocol”: a new structure, a new strategy, and maybe… a new hierarchy 🔹 The End of Purge & Surge – Is Ethereum finally abandoning the meme roadmap and focusing on shipping? 🔹 Tim Beiko’s New Role – A surprising centralization of coordination—and why the ETH community seems to like it 🔹 DUCS vs. DUNA – The crew proposes a new Ethereum acronym—and debates Miles Jennings’ push to end the foundation model 🔹 Are Foundations Just Offshore Theater? – Haseeb argues it’s time to kill the Cayman entity and rethink DAO legal structures 🔹 The Legal Marketing Wars – Tarun and Tom debate whether crypto’s governance evolution is genuine—or just “intellectual shilling”