Matcha, robot boyfriends and guests I’d never re-invite: Blake in Los Fomos
Blake is the founder and host of Contextpod w. Boys Club, an onchain creator, investor and art historian. Do you think there are any guests she wouldn't re-invite to her show?? 🌶️ Become a producer of the show to support Los Fomos: subscribe on Hypersub: https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg Join Los Fomos on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and X: https://x.com/LosFomos
Busking Without Borders | Scott and Lila
We are joined today by Scott and Lila, a dynamic duo who have brought their music all around the world. Though Scott hails from Chicago and Lila was born in Paris, they met while Scott was busking in Berlin. Since then, they have brought their music to numerous countries and have played in some of the most unique venues. They blend their beautiful harmonies to create music that is meant to be listened to while moving.
More Than Just Music | Mulay - Ep. 2
Today, we are joined by Mulay, a Berlin-based singer-songwriter and producer. From her schooling in the Netherlands to her work on her most recent album in Berlin, she is always looking for new ways to elevate her music. By combining her alternative RnB music with visuals and movements, she creates a one-of-a-kind show for her audiences.
Drew From Goonz - Scaling a Fashion Business After Growing up in a Cult
We're excited to announce that the rest of Season Five is now powered by Towns! Built on Base and running on River, Towns is a decentralized and permissionless group chat app that allows anyone to create & own digital town squares on their own rules. Available on web and iOS with full end-to-end encryption, users can join or create feature-rich Towns with native on-chain gating, paid memberships and more with tons of exciting features & rewards coming soon. We'll also be doing a little collabing with our friends at SHILLR in a joint Town for our communities so make sure to tap in to get access to some Towns exclusive giveaways, rewards and more. Head to https://www.towns.com/ for more.02:20 Intro 05:45 Drew's background and early career 09:08 Transition to fashion and printing 11:23 Collaborations and brand work 15:54 Challenges in the fashion business 29:29 How has the print shop and goonz scaled? 42:34 Getting roasted by the community every week 01:13:59 Conspiracy theories and growing up in a cult 01:32:54 Reality shows and cults 01:45:53 Shitcoin culture, outsiders getting “onboarded” and group chats 01:55:45 Dream collab 02:00:47 The Goonz brand and challenges 02:09:11 Tattoo Experiences 02:17:23 Future plans More Drew and Goonz:X: https://x.com/drewsifsoupethGoonz World: https://shop.goonzworld.com/More TownsLink to join our town with Shillr and WDAL - https://app.towns.com/t/0x7ce9312cf40ce89426e8262de3f6701b0e27d822/channels/207ce9312cf40ce89426e8262de3f6701b0e27d8220000000000000000000000/ X: https://x.com/townsxyz More AndyX: https://x.com/andy8052More DeezeX: https://x.com/DeeZe More WDALX: https://x.com/wedoalittlepodDiscord: https://discord.gg/6JSDYgBBuBMore Shillr:X: https://x.com/shillrxyzPodcasts: https://shillr.buzzsprout.com/ More h0m3w0rk (creators of our theme song) X: / homeworknft Production by WeeshX: / __weesh__ As always, this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Andy, Deeze, and guests may be invested in companies or tokens talked about on this podcast.
This Founder's App Was Going Nowhere. Now It's #1.
Nick Confrey’s first app was all promise, no traction—until one bold pivot changed everything. This week on Internet Explorers, the crew starts with the messy fallout from Base’s content coin launch—an experiment in onchain media that spiraled into backlash, infighting, and meme coin chaos. But the real story comes in the second half, when Nick joins the show to share how he turned a floundering generalized social platform into Tome—a viral BookTok hit that hit #1 in the App Store’s books category. Nick walks us through his journey from building for “everyone” to focusing on one deeply passionate community. Along the way, he breaks down why Tome rejects ad-based business models, how it’s building creator-first monetization, and what crypto-native lessons helped shape a product for people who don’t care about crypto at all. If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot toward product-market fit—or how to go viral without selling out—this episode is for you. This episode unpacks: Why Base’s content coin launch blew up on Crypto Twitter The cultural clash between meme coins and new creator tools How one mechanism flaw tanked Base’s experiment Why Rodeo’s TikTok virality didn’t translate into growth Nick’s early app failure and what wasn’t working How focusing on BookTok turned Tome into a breakout success The philosophy behind Tome’s anti-ad, user-supported model How Tome leverages intrinsic motivation over speculation What crypto can learn from Tome’s mainstream product strategy Why the best crypto apps might never mention crypto at all Chapters: 00:27 — Jess Returns From Vacation 01:14 — Twitter Meltdown Recap 03:44 — Base Launches Content Coin 07:06 — Mechanism Fail & Blowback 08:55 — Cynicism Killing Innovation 13:55 — What Meme Coins Reveal 20:41 — Outro: Base Drama Ends 21:44 — Rodeo’s Viral Flop 25:52 — Incentives vs. Organic Behavior 29:07 — Guest Intro: Nick Confrey 30:52 — The Pivot to BookTok 36:23 — How Tome Went Viral 40:29 — Monetizing Without Ads 43:01 — Incentives for Creativity 46:41 — Mini Apps & Remix Culture 49:34 — Growing Niche to Platform 54:35 — Tome’s Puzzle Launch 57:22 — Final Thoughts & Shoutouts 58:47 — Cozy Social, Big Lessons 01:02:29 — Crypto Growth Beyond Crypto 01:05:33 — Closing Vibes Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer Internet experiences. Join us live on Twitter/X, Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET. Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/internet-explorers/id1756599282 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS?si=4cda0ac044dc4c6a
BPO, PeerDAS, EOF In Fusaka
Developers add BPO EIP-7892 to Fusaka. The SEC releases its agenda for its crypto custody roundtable. And JustaName introduces an ENS wayback machine. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/685
Hollywood Rejected Him. He Got Emmy NOMINATED via Web3 Anyway | David Bianchi (RZR)
They told him no. Hollywood's gates were closed. So David Bianchi – veteran actor and filmmaker – turned to Blockchain, NFTs, and AI. The result? RZR, a sci-fi series funded and distributed entirely outside the studio system, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination and proving a new path is possible. Tired of studios owning your IP like Miramax owned Pulp Fiction? Frustrated by endless approvals killing your vision? Even legends like the Duplass brothers are forced to crowdfund because the old model dismisses valuable work. David Bianchi lived this fight and found a way out. Bianchi joins Thinking on Paper to reveal how emerging tech offers creators unprecedented leverage:🎬 Ditch the Gatekeepers: Hear Bianchi's raw account of why breaking from Hollywood was a necessity, not just a choice 🔑 Web3 Funding & TRUE Ownership: Practical breakdown of using Blockchain & NFTs for film finance, distribution, and actually owning your intellectual property 🤖 AI: Your Production Edge: Discover the specific ways Bianchi used AI (like Midjourney in beta) to slash RZR's visual effects budget and execute his vision. 🚀 Seize FULL Creative Control: Bianchi had final cut on RZR – a power studios rarely grant even to names like Scorsese. Learn what that freedom truly means. 📈 Web3 Reality Check: Building an audience in new ecosystems has unique challenges. Bianchi shares candid insights on distribution hurdles and why Web2 reach still matters. This conversation goes beyond tech buzzwords. It's about the shifting power dynamics between creators, technology, and traditional industry. Understand the tools and strategies being used right now to build the future of film and the creator economy. Watch NOW
Metaverse, Digital Land & the Future of Ownership | Sébastien Borget (Sandbox)
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 1 of The Good News Is… We’re kicking off the season with a visionary guest: Sébastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox, and President of the Blockchain Game Alliance. In this episode, host Rachel Wilkins explores how digital ownership, virtual spaces, and decentralized economies are transforming the way we create, connect, and build. 🔥 What You'll Learn: The future of the metaverse and digital land ownership How The Sandbox empowers creators and communities Why decentralized identity and ownership matter What’s next for Web3 culture and commerce 👤 About Sébastien Borget: Sébastien is a pioneer in the Web3 space and a driving force behind The Sandbox—a decentralized metaverse platform where users can create, own, and monetize virtual experiences. He also leads the Blockchain Game Alliance, advocating for the adoption of blockchain in the gaming industry. 🔗 Learn more about The Sandbox: https://www.sandbox.game/ 🐦 Follow Sébastien on Twitter: / borgetsebastien ✨ Follow The Good News Is… 🌐 Website: https://goodnewsstudio.io 🐦 Rachel on Twitter: / rachelwilkinsb 📸 Instagram: / goodnewsstudios This is The Good News Is…the future, told by the optimists building it.
S11 E8 | The Evolution of DAOs and AI w/Nick Naraghi (Hats Protocol)
In this episode, we're bringing back Nick Naraghi (nintynick), co-founder and CEO of Hats Protocol, to discuss the evolution of DAOs and AI since his last appearance in October 2022.
The Internet Loves Ghibli... But Not Enough to Pay?
Ghibli memes took over the internet. But the studio captured none of the value. In this week’s Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh break down how OpenAI’s viral Ghibli-style image launch became a masterclass in attention-hijacking — and why crypto, NFTs, and tokens still fail to help artists and IP holders capture their fair share. From meme coin spikes to the role of protocol design, they unpack how this moment exposed crypto’s biggest cultural opportunity (and blind spot). Later, Priyanka from Tribute Labs joins to debut ADIN, their new AI-native investment DAO. The crew explores whether AI agents can outperform VCs, how 10% carry for deal submissions flips sourcing on its head, and why this might be the most compelling new DAO model since 2021. Plus: buy-and-burn backlash, Solana’s Nikita play, and the accelerating weirdness of AI-powered internet culture. This episode unpacks: * OpenAI’s viral Ghibli-style image generation * Attention, IP, and meme-driven value gaps * Can crypto help creators capture cultural upside? * Buy-and-burn vs. dividend token models * When ownership still matters in token design * Priyanka from Tribute Labs introduces ADIN, an AI VC DAO * AI agents evaluating early-stage investments * Deal flow incentives with 10% carry for submissions * Can AI replace human VC decision-making? * Nikita Bier joins Solana to fix crypto UX Chapters: 0:00 — Intro and a classic throwback 4:07 — Crypto the Game segment: Upcoming content and winners 6:05 — Studio Ghibli style image launch impact 9:26 — Valuation of IP through crypto tokens 11:43 — Tokenization and IP rights discussion 15:04 — Cultural Dialogue and Internet Theory insights 18:21 — Network dynamics and virality discussion 20:13 — Buy and Burns impact analysis 22:55 — Stablecoins and monetary supply nuances 26:52 — Dividends and market expectations implications 30:38 — Consumer-facing infrastructure debate 34:02 — Tribute's role in investment DAOs 36:51 — DAO structure and Aiden's role 40:54 — Project types and data input discussion 43:05 — Founder tools and improvement recommendations 46:35 — Emergent projects and agent opinions Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer Internet experiences. Join us live on Twitter/X, Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET. Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/internet-explorers/id1756599282 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS?si=4cda0ac044dc4c6a
Bits + Bips: Why a U.S. Recession May Be Coming — And Still Isn’t Priced In - Ep. 814
The markets are rattled. Tariffs are rising. Investors are pulling back. In this week’s Bits + Bips, the panel digs into what’s really driving the selloff, why the Fed may be stuck, and how Trump’s tariff logic could trigger deeper economic shocks than anyone expects. Plus: Whether Bitcoin becomes a safe haven What makes this downturn different from 2022 and 2020 Why a potential recession still isn’t priced in Whether Congress can take the tariff button away from Trump And yes, Ram coins a new term: FAFO tariffs 😀
Bits + Bips: How to Reignite Market Confidence Amid Tariff Turmoil
Markets are nervous, liquidity is drying up, and political messaging is inconsistent at best. In this week’s Bits + Bips, the crew unpacks the shifting mood across capital markets and what it will take to bring back the risk-on energy. From Trump’s high-stakes tariff strategy to whispers of deregulation, tax cuts, and even capital flooding, the stakes are rising. Plus: What would trigger a “Trump put” Will crypto finally benefit from the global chaos? Whether the devaluation of the yuan could be a big moment And how animal spirits might return… if they’re properly incentivized
The Chopping Block: OM’s Collapse, Vitalik’s Morality Test, & Tariff Chaos
Bitcoin as a Neutral Asset, Solana Pushback, and Ethereum’s Identity Crisis 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 dives into the drama surrounding the OM token crash, the murky world of fake market caps, and Binance’s role in fueling questionable projects. They unpack Trump’s tariff chaos and whether Bitcoin could emerge as the real winner in a broken economic order. Plus, Vitalik stirs the pot by calling out “bad apps” like Pump.fun—igniting a moral war over what crypto should be building.
Forsaking Industrialism with Conrad Bastable (Hyperlegible 006)
In this timely conversation, Conrad Bastable joins Packy to break down his epic essay Forsaking Industrialism and explore why the West has abandoned manufacturing while China built a world-beating industrial platform over decades. Read it here for the full experience: Forsaking Industrialism Conrad has been planning this essay for months, and he couldn't have dropped it at a better time. It's a comprehensive look at what China got right and what real reindustrialization would mean. We dive into how EU regulations inadvertently benefited Chinese manufacturing, why tariffs alone can't solve America's industrial challenges, and what it would take to rebuild America's manufacturing capabilities.Conrad explains the concept of "platform economies" that China has mastered, why capital markets naturally push against long-term industrial investments, and the uncomfortable trade-offs between principles and prosperity that nations must navigate.From electric dirt bikes to BMW's battery dilemma, this wide-ranging discussion offers a fresh perspective on the most urgent debate in America.Conrad's reading recommendations: - Alexander Hamilton's Report on ManufacturesConrad's other essays: - Full Stack of Society - Escalation Theory - Monetization & MonopoliesSponsored by Readwise - Visit readwise.io/hyperlegible for a free trial and get all Hyperlegible articles automatically added to your account.Big thanks to Jim Portela for editing!
Vitalik On Ethereum Privacy Roadmap
Vitalik outlines an Ethereum Privacy Roadmap. Ethereum developers CFI four EIPs for Fusaka. RISC Zero introduces R0VM 2.0. And the Ethereum Foundation concludes the 5th Ethereum Protocol Fellowship. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/681
Can InfiniFi Unlock Higher Yields with Duration Assets in DeFi?
Rob Montgomery is the CoFounder and CEO at InfiniFi Labs and Ken Deeter is General Partner at Electric Capital, who led InfiniFi's most recent round. In this episode, we explore how InfiniFi is introducing duration matching to DeFi to unlock more sustainable, higher-yield opportunities for stablecoin holders, alongside insights from Electric Capital on the future of yield innovation. ------ 🔗 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 | FINANCIAL FREEDOM ON AUTOPILOT https://www.magicnewton.com/ 🔮 PYTH NETWORK | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ 🤙 SKALE NETWORK | THE GAS-FREE INVISIBLE L1 BLOCKCHAIN https://skale.space/ ✨ TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES https://www.tanssi.network/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge ⏳ HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS https://hourglass.com/ 🏦 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/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:22 - Rob’s background 7:10 - Ken’s background and Electric Capital 9:59 - How does DeFi mature beyond degen games? 13:53 - What is fractional reserve banking? 16:01 - Automating fractional reserve banking with InfiniFi 18:50 - The need for more duration assets in DeFi 24:44 - Sponsor break 25:25 - Where InfiniFi yield comes from 30:30 - InfiniFi vs traditional banks 37:10 - DeFi needs to take bigger swings at bigger ideas 40:53 - Why Electric invested in InfiniFi and teams like it 43:55 - Sponsor break 45:34 - Who is InfiniFi built for? 49:49 - The opportunity for InfiniFi to work with RWAs 52:44 - The growing need to simplify exposure to yields 56:06 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► InfiniFi website: https://infinifi.xyz/ ► InfiniFi on X: https://x.com/infinifilabs ► Rob on X: https://x.com/RobAnon94 ► Ken on X: https://x.com/Puntium ------ 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. DeFi Dad, Nomatic, and Electric Capital are all invested in InfiniFi. 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.
Coldie on Filthy Fiat and the Art of Decay
In today’s episode, we talk with Coldie about Filthy Fiat, his art project using decayed cash to explore value and impermanence. We also get into crypto scams, cross-chain storytelling, blending physical and digital art, and how he’s experimenting with AI while keeping his creative voice intact.
Unlocking Cross-Chain Liquidity on Movement
Helix unlocks alternative asset liquidity through liquid restakingHow can you earn on extra-yield on your restaked assets? HelixLabs is bringing liquidity of restaked assets on different L1s as Cardano to the Movement ecosystem. Our guest Sean tells his story about quitting TradFi and getting into crypto. We dive deeper into crypto & web3 spirit and philosophy and which role community has in it.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Sean's way from TradFi to Crypto10:30 - Play to Earn Memecoin for Crypto Networks14:20 - How Helix unlocks cross-chain liquidity on Movement21:15 - Helix Labs testnet launch24:40 - Early connections to Movement28:10 - Incentives and communities in web339:40 - Role and feedback of community for Helix#Blockchain #Crypto #movement #movementlabs #MOVECAST #nft #MovementCommunity #gmove #art #tge #mainnet #movedrop #airdrop #aptos #sui #cross-chain #restaking Follow on X: https://x.com/The_MovecastFollow Gorilla Moverz on X: https://x.com/GorillaMoverzFollow Usedtowels on X: https://x.com/BehemothBtcFollow zadam on X: https://x.com/gorilla_zadamFollow Helix Labs on X: https://x.com/zkhelixlabsFollow Sean on X: https://x.com/Yieseanteoh
AI Agent Marketplaces: The New Tech Gold Rush
In this episode of Unlocking the Future, we dive into the booming world of AI agent marketplaces—and why everyone’s scrambling to build, buy, or back one. From early winners and wild use cases to the big questions around trust and decentralisation, we unpack what’s next for agents in the age of autonomy. Prefer reading? Dive into all the links and resources here: Explore all our social links on our website: https://link3.to/trustmebroshow Dive in and connect with us!
Blondie - Founding White Walls and being a true art patron
In the 14th episode of Season five, we are joined by wonderful friend Blondie. Blondie is a rockstar collector and co-founder of White Walls, the best way to display digital art in your home with screens you already own. We dive into Blondie’s background, how she fell into the cryptoart rabbithole, all things White Walls, being a true art patron, love of divorced dad rock, and so much more.We're excited to announce that the rest of Season Five is now powered by Towns! Built on Base and running on River, Towns is a decentralized and permissionless group chat app that allows anyone to create & own digital town squares on their own rules. Available on web and iOS with full end-to-end encryption, users can join or create feature-rich Towns with native on-chain gating, paid memberships and more with tons of exciting features & rewards coming soon. We'll also be doing a little collabing with our friends at SHILLR in a joint Town for our communities so make sure to tap in to get access to some Towns exclusive giveaways, rewards and more. Head to https://www.towns.com/ for more.02:27 Introduction10:37 How did Blondie fall into the cryptoart rabbithole?13:47 Blondie’s love of art23:07 Minting a Moonbird, thoughts on the current state and history of PFPs, and other ridiculous NFT related things53:17 Finding new art to collect01:05:57 Why White Walls?01:12:57 Diewiththemostcreedconcerts01:19:36 The Skulls of Luci & The Masquerade01:39:25 The role of auction houses in the digital art ecosystem01:47:57 Thoughts on art marketplaces, brokers, speculators and patrons02:05:57 Closing thoughts More Blondie:X: https://x.com/Blondie23LMDWhite Walls: https://www.whitewalls.art/More TownsLink to join our town with Shillr and WDAL - https://app.towns.com/t/0x7ce9312cf40ce89426e8262de3f6701b0e27d822/channels/207ce9312cf40ce89426e8262de3f6701b0e27d8220000000000000000000000/ X: https://x.com/townsxyz More AndyX: https://x.com/andy8052More DeezeX: https://x.com/DeeZe More WDALX: https://x.com/wedoalittlepodDiscord: https://discord.gg/6JSDYgBBuBMore Shillr:X: https://x.com/shillrxyzPodcasts: https://shillr.buzzsprout.com/ More h0m3w0rk (creators of our theme song) X: / homeworknft Production by WeeshX: / __weesh__ As always, this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Andy, Deeze, and guests may be invested in companies or tokens talked about on this podcast.
Shorts | Jacob: The Evolution of Open Editions
Jacob, Co-Founder of Zora, joined Season 7 and spoke about the evolution of open editions.
"Taming the Wild West" with Serpin Taxt, founder of Ethos | ZEROPOD S2 E14
Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, this one featuring Serpin Taxt, the ambitious young founder of a new protocol called Ethos, which aims to help solve the age-old problem of who to trust (and who not to) in the onchain space. Host Toady Hawk talks about his childhood, his career in web 2, and his goals for Ethos, namely, to tame the wild, wild west of the crypto space… just a bit. So without further ado, let’s go learn about the mythos behind the Ethos. —- Timestamps: 00:00 - The $9B Problem: Scams, Trust, and the Wild West of Crypto 02:25 - Welcome to ZEROPOD: Meet Serpin Taxt, Founder of Ethos 05:00 - Inventor Dreams and Web2 Career 08:00 - Escaping B2B SaaS 11:00 - Discovering Ethereum: Interoperability and Smart Contracts 13:30 - When Crypto Finally Clicked 15:00 - Inspiration from Friend.Tech and the Birth of Ethos 17:00 - Reputation is Everything: Why Trust Signals Matter 19:10 - Realizing a Bigger Vision 21:00 - A Wild West Without Accountability 24:00 - Proof-of-Stake for People: Ethos’s Core Mechanism 26:30 - Avoiding Mob Rule: Risk, Reputation, and Social Slashing 29:00 - Open Moderation and Algorithmic Challenges 31:00 - Reviewing ETH Wallets, Twitter Accounts, and Beyond 33:30 - Identity, Anonymity, and the Risk of Sockpuppets 36:00 - Using Ethos in the Wild: Kaito, Bots, and Reputation vs. Attention 39:00 - Why It's Hard to Call Out Scammers (but Why We Must) 42:00 - The Power of Named Reviews vs. Anonymous Drama 44:00 - NFT Ethics, Gotcha Culture, and the Chaos Incentive 46:00 - Social Slashing 101: How It Works in Ethos 49:00 - Toward Financial Slashing: The Next Big Risk Layer 51:00 - Onboarding: Slow Growth 53:00 - Staying Power: What Keeps Users Coming Back Daily 56:00 - Finding People to Vouch For (and How to Ask for Vouches) 58:30 - Using the Chrome Extension for Discovery and Reviews 1:00:00 - Integrations 1:02:00 - Building Influence Onchain: Ratings for Businesses, Not Just People 1:04:00 - Alpha Drop? Business Leaderboards Are Coming 1:06:30 - Why Ethos Launched on Base 1:12:00 - The Token Question: Contributor XP, Incentives, and Future Possibilities 1:14:25 - Wrap-Up --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like!
From Touching Grass To Smoking It
On this week’s episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off reminiscing about last week’s Afties with Sho. This leads to Matthew talking about his progression from touching grass over the weekend to contemplating smoking some as the markets begin to tank. The conversation takes a positive turn, however, as Matthew & Rizzle reflect on how, despite the market sell-off, crypto hasn’t broken (yet), the dorks are still building on the purple app, and the X <> FC pipeline appears to be filling back up with more users signing up to FC. Rizzle reflects on the parallels between old Cent and FC before talking about the impact AI-powered tools are having on virtual world game development. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @itsreallysho @solana @richi0118 @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @cent @github @rogerdickerman @superrare @transientlabs @mackxdav @ensembledotart @coinbase @rodeodotclub @highlight_xyz @VerseEcosystem @opensea @tezos @buildtree_io @manifoldxyz @jalilwahdat @jackbutcher @metageistvr @x @xcopyart @kompreni @forceshidden @ArweaveEco @podsdotmedia @PurplePeoplePod @dwr @base @baybackner @decentraland @supahmarbler @barbaralove @ballisticb @metabrookhawk @GregNikshumika @prtyDAO @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @foxyoga_om @cryptovoxels @josiebellini @defi_dad @j1mmyeth @ez_cbd @n0shot1 @ashconnell @hyperfy_io @josecabrerav @dragonateyt
#6 - Open Discussion: Q&A on Opportunities in Crypto Airdrops
In this episode, we had an insightful discussion on the opportunities available in the world of crypto airdrops. We answered listener questions, explored strategies for staying ahead, and shared tips on how to maximize the benefits of participating in these airdrops. Whether you’re a seasoned crypto enthusiast or just starting out, this episode provided valuable insights into how to navigate and capitalize on the latest trends in the airdrop space.
Why CoinFund Believes There’s Still a Strong Bull Case for Bitcoin and Crypto
Tariffs were back on the table, and then they weren’t. Last week, the Trump administration stunned markets with an announcement of sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% blanket rate and a 125% tariff on Chinese imports. But within days, most of those tariffs were put on a 90-day pause. The result? A rollercoaster in equities, credit, and crypto… and plenty of questions about what’s really next. Seth Ginns, managing partner at CoinFund, is watching all of this closely. He says the data is flashing stress, but underneath, something else is building. In this episode, Seth breaks down: Why tariffs hit crypto harder than most investors expected The metrics that could signal the next macro moves and their impact on digital assets Why he’s still cautiously bullish, even amid volatility Whether an altcoin season is coming Why Bitcoin’s safe haven narrative might finally be tested Why the Trump administration’s policies, despite the turbulence, boost crypto
