CLOB Battles, Disclosure Fights, and the Meme-ification of Circle – 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. This week, we’re joined by Vlad, the leverage legend behind Lighter, a zk-powered DEX taking aim at Hyperliquid in the rising CLOB wars. We unpack the new Token Transparency Framework from Blockworks and whether self-regulation can fix crypto’s disclosure problem. Should VC wallets be public? Are market-making deals legally risky? And why do most projects still say nothing? Plus: Vlad explains how Lighter uses zero-knowledge proofs to enforce fairness and fight toxic flow—without harming retail. And Circle’s stock goes full meme mode, TikTok retail piles in, and Robert reveals he’s short. Is crypto finally growing up—or just evolving its chaos?

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.

Blockchain & Digital Twins: The Future of Supply Chain

In this episode of Unlocking the Future, we explore how blockchain and digital twins are transforming global supply chains. From Walmart cutting food traceability from 7 days to just 2.2 seconds to pharma safety and luxury goods authentication, this powerful tech duo is setting a new standard for trust and transparency. We break down who is leading the charge, why this matters right now, and how decentralised systems are making global trade smarter, greener and more secure. Prefer reading? Dive into all the links and resources here: https://paragraph.com/@trustmebroshow/blockchain-and-digital-twins-the-future-of-supply-chain Building something onchain? Let’s talk. TMB Labs is now offering full-stack growth support for blockchain, AI and social app projects. Partnerships, strategy, content, socials, and more: https://tally.so/r/3jpyzE Dive in and connect with us!

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.

GM Farcaster ep257 Wednesday June 11, 2025 presented by Octant

GM Farcaster ep257 Wednesday June 11, 2025 presented by Octant  Thank you to our premier partner Octant! Be sure to follow the /octant channel for updates.   From our ChatGPT Intern: In today’s episode, a copy-pasta bot army accidentally made Pugson the most important man on Farcaster while leaderboard winners hit IRS thresholds so fast they’re now honorary Merkle employees with W-9s. Meanwhile, the wallet broke for a minute, the mini apps are chaos, and trivia starts “noon-ish,” because time is a construct and producers have the same alarm clock as Christin.  Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube THANKS TO OUR PREMIER PARTNER OCTANT: @octant: https://warpcast.com/octant /octant: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/octant Octant site: https://octant.app/home Epoch 8: https://farcaster.xyz/octant/0x198dc9e0    Octant in Berlin:https://farcaster.xyz/nounishprof/0x55ceeecahttps://farcaster.xyz/afrochicks/0x662396af  Join us for /fctrivia:https://farcaster.xyz/matthewfox/0x2cb422b2   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.

Sigma Prime Introduces Anchor DVT Client

Sigma Prime introduces the Anchor DVT client. Unichain launches a Conditional Funding Markets experiment. Sunnyside Labs sustains 50 blobs on a PeerDAS Devnet. And BiT Global drops its lawsuit against Coinbase. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/716 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

#12 - Sometimes Distant, Sometimes Close, "A Social Exploration of Fraud and Scams in Crypto"

In this episode, we talked about the social side of hacks and scams in crypto — how they happen, why people fall for them, and what we can learn from past cases.

#9 - Jack Dishman, Clanker

Jeff is joined by Jack, Co-Founder of Clanker. Clanker is an AI-powered bot on Farcaster that enables users to create and launch tokens on the Base blockchain by tagging @clanker in a cast with the desired token name and ticker. It automates the deployment process, including setting up a Uniswap V3 liquidity pool with locked liquidity, making token creation accessible even to non-technical users.Learn more by interacting with @clanker on farcaster.xyzFollow Clanker on X: https://x.com/clankeronbase Follow Jack on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dishFollow Jack on X: https://x.com/JackDishman

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SEC Proposes DeFi Innovation Exemption

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins advocates for DeFi innovation. Uniswap introduces the v4 Hook Design Lab. ZKsync launches the ZKsync Gateway. And the Ethereum Foundation publishes a report on its Trillion Dollar Security (1TS) initiative. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/717 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Dominating SocialFi with Ethos

In this episode of the Onchain Heroes podcast, we interviewed Serpin Taxt, CEO of Ethos, discussing his journey from Web2 to Web3, the vision behind his project, and the challenges of building in a volatile market. They explore the importance of trust and credibility in the Web3 space, the role of social proof, and how Ethos aims to create a more accountable environment for users. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of Web3 and the entrepreneurial spirit driving innovation in this space. In this conversation, Serpin Taxt discusses the evolving landscape of Web3, emphasizing the importance of trust, reputation, and accountability in the space. He highlights the challenges of navigating noise and misinformation, the potential of SocialFi, and the need for innovative solutions to enhance user interactions. The discussion also touches on the future of product development within Ethos and the significance of building a trustworthy community in the Web3 ecosystem.

Bits + Bips: Elon vs. Trump, Bitcoin Supply Shock Brewing, Circle’s Wild Valuation

This week on Bits + Bips, the panel tackles the biggest themes driving crypto: Circle’s triumphant IPO, ETH’s institutional tailwinds, and the fast-shrinking Bitcoin supply on exchanges. Plus, what Gemini’s IPO ambitions tell us about the state of exchanges, and whether Ram’s call for a BTC breakout is about to hit. Also on the docket: Is Circle really worth its sky-high valuation? Why exchange fees are stuck in the 1970s ETH: the quiet trade that might be heating up Oh, and yes, they talk about the Trump–Elon feud too 😅

DevNTell - AI-powered decentralized app generation with DappThat feat. Jonathan Else

In this episode of DevNTell we are joined Jonathan Else whose a core dev at DappThat. DappThat is an AI-powered decentralized app generation for developers so they can innovate 1000x faster. Viewers of this DevNTell will see Jonathan give us an overview of DappThat and show us how we can get started using it today. — GUEST & HOST 🤝 Jonathan, Core Dev @ DappThat - / jonathan-else 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Website - https://www.dappthat.com/ ℹ️ DappThat X Account - https://x.com/DappThatAI 🗞️ Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://devdao.to/yt-newsletter 📆 Sign-up for FREE workshops & events - https://devdao.to/yt-events 🌳 Land your Dream Job in Web3 | Developer DAO Jobs - https://devdao.to/jobs 🤝 Partner with Developer DAO - https://devdao.to/partner-with-us 😎 Follow us on Twitter - https://devdao.to/yt-twitter 🎥 Sign Up to Showcase your Project DevNTell - https://devdao.to/devntell-signup

$140M Node Sale Secrets ft. Mark, Aethir

GPUs are tougher to source than drugs and that's what Aethir is fixing. Mark discusses the challenges and innovations behind Aethir, its successful $140 million node sale, and the strategic decisions that shaped the company.

Jeff Park on Why Owning 1 Bitcoin Is Young People's American Dream

In part 2 of Jeff Park’s interview with Unchained, he describes ways that both everyday investors and the U.S. government can use various crypto assets to come out on top as old models and strategies become outdated.  He reveals the three personal stories that led him to develop his radical portfolio theory, puts himself in the shoes of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and explains why Japan is the linchpin in the transition to this new world order. In this episode, we explore: Why Jeff believes the future belongs to wholecoiners The social mission behind owning bitcoin How the U.S. could leverage stablecoins to maintain global dominance Why the new American dream might not involve a house at all

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

Stablecoins, DeFi Adoption, and Female Career Advice from a CTO of M0 Foundation

Antonina Norair from M0 Foundation, the co-CTO leading protocol financial engineering, is the guest for my interview. With previous experience at Consensys, Compound, and other great crypto projects, Antonina has many insights about the future and challenges of DeFi mass adoption. From this video, you’ll learn about the competition between Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, the vibes on the New York Stock Exchange, the challenges of the crypto culture, and find the best career advice if you plan to become an engineer in Web3. Watch the episode and share it with your friends! Guest: Antonina Norair, the co-CTO at M0 Foundation Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoninanorair Twitter: https://x.com/0xt0n1

#8 - Tim Reilly, Bracket

Jeff is joined by TIm, Co-Founder of Bracket. Bracket is currently live, and serves as a community-centered sports predictive market platform. Learn more at https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/bracketFollow Bracket on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/bracketgameFollow Tim on X: https://x.com/tldr_xFollow Tim on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/tldr

FarCon NYC: Community Talks

The Community Talks were recorded at FarCon nyc on May 2,2025. Speakers were voted on by the FarCon attendees. FarCon is Farcaster’s annual event organized by the community for innovators, builders and networkcontributors. Interview with the speakers and GM Farcaster follow the main stage talks. Thank you to all the sponsors who made this conversationpossible including media partner GM Farcaster, media sponsor Nouns DAO and the FarCon team of volunteers. Learn more at FarCon.nyc. Farcaster: farcaster.xyz/  Learn more about partnering with GM Farcaster:https://mediakit.gmfarcaster.com/    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 be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:38 tayyab 0:08:59 limone0:17:12 jihad0:26:50 samuelhuber0:37:04 yb0:48:09 phil0:55:35 GMFC interviews

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.

Pump.fun’s $1 Billion ICO Has Caused Controversy. Can It Succeed?

Solana’s most viral app wants to raise $1 billion. But the crypto community isn’t completely sold on the pitch. On Tuesday, a pseudonymous X account claimed that Pump.fun, Solana’s breakout memecoin launchpad, would raise $1 billion via an ICO at a $4 billion valuation. The potential deal? Multiple CEX listings, a 10% community airdrop, and maybe even a launch by the end of the month. The community reaction? Not great. In this episode, Syncracy Capital’s Ryan Watkins joins to break down the backlash, whether the raise makes sense, and what this kind of fundraising says about the current state of crypto. He discusses: Whether Pump needs $1 billion and what they’d even do with it Why some people are furious, even as Pump prints revenue If this is bullish or bearish for Solana Why an airdrop was not pursued Whether the $4 billion valuation makes sense

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”