MegaETH's plan to save Ethereum (and beat Solana at their own game)
How does ETH get its swagger back? According to Namik Muduroglu from MegaETH, the answer is forgetting memecoin nonsense, getting back to its "world computer" roots, and adopting a Bronze Age mentality. Josh and guest host Nicholas dive deep into MegaETH's innovative architecture, which separates consensus from execution, and unlocks unparalleled performance. Namik shares insights on incubating killer apps to demonstrate the chain's potential and their unique community fundraising approach. The discussion also touches on the competitive landscape, highlighting Solana as a key rival. Josh and Nicholas then keep you up to date with the big moments of the week, including Farcaster's Coinbase Wallet integration, Berachain updates, and all the new Clankers. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: discussing MegaETH and blockchain innovation 5:06 – MegaETH: real-time blockchain with unique architecture 10:59 – Mega Mafia: incubating innovative blockchain applications 16:02 – MegaETH's community fundraising approach 24:34 – Retail in crypto: anything beyond financial gain? 40:49 – Exploring financial and social motivations 51:35 – New Clankers: AI-driven token launch platforms 56:45 – Digital art's potential to "save" Ethereum 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
The Chopping Block: LA Vape Cabal, Market Meltdown, & SEC’s Crypto Pivot
Bitcoin vs. Everything: LA Vape Cabal, Altcoin Bleed, and the Future of Crypto Policy – 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, we dissect the chaos triggered by Trump’s trade war, which sent Ethereum and alts into freefall while Bitcoin held strong. Why are alts struggling, and is this just a flight to quality—or something deeper? We also dive into the LA Vape Cabal phenomenon and its bizarre influence on memecoin culture, debate whether the SEC’s new leadership is truly a game-changer for crypto, and analyze Binance’s latest scandal. Plus, is the memecoin cycle really over, or is this just another phase in crypto’s endless casino?
How Crypto and Tokenized Leaderboards Are Changing The Future of Social
Digital communities are evolving, and it's happening fast! In this episode, we dive into how community builders are using crypto and tokenized leaderboards to create engaging, self-sustaining ecosystems. Join Humpty, JC, and Pichi as they share their experiences building thriving communities, overcoming moderation challenges, and launching tokens to reward real engagement. Key topics covered: - How leaderboards help recognize and reward top contributors - Why community tokens are the next evolution of engagement - The power of token swaps & cross-community collaboration - Insights from Cura/OpenRank on decentralized social coordination Spicy takes from the episode: - “If you don’t like how a channel is run, make a better one.” – Pichi - “We are moving from social engagement to incentivized engagement.” – Humpty - "Farcaster is an innovator’s playground—we’re here to experiment.” – JC Whether you're building a community or just curious about the future of decentralized social networks, this episode is packed with insights and real-world experiments you won’t want to miss!
Inside Talus game changing AI Agents ecosystem on SUI 💎 Future Meta for AI Agents
In this episode of DeAI Dispatch, we discuss the evolving landscape of the AI Agents and ecosystem. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of Talus, including its framework, user experience challenges, and the importance of transparency and ethics in AI development. Talus Twitter: https://x.com/TalusNetwork Ben Twitter: https://x.com/ben_frigon Mike Twitter: https://x.com/michaelhanono If you liked the podcast, join us on Twitter to stay updated on what's latest in AI: DeAI Twitter: https://x.com/thedeaidispatch Vibhooti: https://x.com/xVibhooti Rohit: https://x.com/0x_rsc 📄 About Us Rohit currently leads Grants & Startup Initiatives at Polygon. He has years of experience working with early stage founders at the intersection of cutting edge technologies. With DeAI Dispatch, he’s exploring the frontiers of AI x Crypto, and is on a mission to make AI more valuable to all. Vibhooti is a crypto marketer by the day, and a startup/tech aficionado by night. She loves sci-fi, technopunk and is always exploring the frontiers of technology trying to figure out how tech can lead to global good The DeAI Dispatch is your insider’s guide to the rapidly evolving frontier of decentralized AI (DeAI). In a world where artificial intelligence is both a beacon of progress and a cause for existential caution, The DeAI Dispatch examines how blockchain, tokenization, and decentralization are reshaping the AI landscape. ⏰ Timestamps 00:52 Founder Background- Ben 03:02 Founder Background- Mike 04:33 What is Talus Network? 06:32 On-Chain AI Agents 08:16 Current Market Trends and Challenges in AI Agents 9:46 Frameworks used for Talus Agents 12:56 Fragmentation in the Agentic Ecosystem 17:20 Comparing SWE Move and Solana 20:25 Incentives for Autonomous AI Agents 22:13 Incentivising agents to act honestly 27:10 Evaluating AI Agents and Their Performance 28:22 Agentic Reputation System 31:46 Ownership and Governance of AI Agents 33:43 Transparency and Ethics in AI Development 37:36 The Future of AI Agents in DApps 42:28 Upcoming Developments in the Talus Network
1019 - Bella is a Madam who Runs and Owns Bells’s Hacienda Brothel
Bella Cummins is a madam who owns and runs Bella’s Hacienda ranch in Nevada and she called in to talk all about it. Tune in to hear all the details including how she became the only female owner of a ranch, what she did before she took over the ranch, why she never was a sex worker herself, her approach to running the brothel and how involved she was, how and why she decided to let the ranch be run by the courtesans, how she taught the woman who worked there to have a different persona while working then when not working, and why it was important to separate the personas, how during the pandemic the courtesans learned more about working on the back end of the ranch, how self care and how a woman carry’s herself is more important then age when picking a courtesan, how she met her second husband who she considers her soulmate, how his friends felt about what she did and the backlash he got being with her, why she believes brothels should exist everywhere and why, how they help communities vs hurting them, how they helped the community during Covid lockdowns, why she gives virgins a discount, how and why religious people and younger men are sexually repressed nowadays and how those repressed guys are treated still her ranch, how and why she is not only the madame but also the owner and how she’s really the only one plus a whole lot more. You can find all the info on her ranch here: https://bellas.us **To see pics of BELLA plus my other female guests + gain access to my PRIVATE Discord channel where people get super XX naughty + hear anonymous confessions + get all the episodes early and AD FREE, join my Patreon! It's only $7 a month and you can cancel at any time. You can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/StrictlyAnonymousPodcast To Join SDC and get a FREE Trial! click here: https://www.sdc.com/?ref=37712 or go to SDC.com and use my code 37712 Want to be on the show? Email me at strictlyanonymouspodcast@gmail.com or go to http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com and click on "Be on the Show" Have something quick you want to confesss while remaining anonymous? Call the CONFESSIONS hotline at 347-420-3579. You can call 24/7. All voices are changed. Sponsors: https://beducate.me/anonymous2025 Use code anonymous To get an additional 10% off the campaign’s current discount - that’s 60% off http://sonobello.com/strictlyanon Schedule your FREE consultation to remove stubborn fat in ONE visit Follow me! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/strictanonymous/ Twitter https://twitter.com/strictanonymous?lang=en Website http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com/ Everything else https://linktr.ee/Strictlyanonymouspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1025 - BONUS EPISODE: 2025 Sex Trends. with Intimacy Expert Susan Bratton
Susan Bratton, intimacy expert to millions called in to talk all about the sex trends of 2025. Tune in to hear all the details on the following top ten trends includingtech-enabled Tantric sex DIY or do it for her Yonin. Massage, sex tech and the next generation of pleasure, clusterfucks, pods, constellations and relationship anarchy and what they all mean, orgasmic cross training, sexual biohacking and how out can help you jack up your jizz, yummy gummy sex and what it can do for you, at home sti testing and how ti works, clean sex oils and why using only clean ones is important, penis empowerment and p-spot activation via prostate exploration, sex treats and retreats and where they’re held plus more. To try these sex trends click here: SABEDROOM.COM **To see anonymous pics of my female guests + gain access to my PRIVATE Discord channel where people get super XX naughty + hear anonymous confessions + get all the episodes early and AD FREE, join my Patreon! It's only $7 a month and you can cancel at any time. You can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/StrictlyAnonymousPodcast To Join SDC and get a FREE Trial! click here: https://www.sdc.com/?ref=37712 or go to SDC.com and use my code 37712 Want to be on the show? Email me at strictlyanonymouspodcast@gmail.com or go to http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com and click on "Be on the Show" Have something quick you want to confess while remaining anonymous? Call the CONFESSIONS hotline at 347-420-3579. You can call 24/7. All voices are changed. Sponsors: https://bluechew.com Get your first month FREE! https://viia.co/STRICTLYANON Try VIIA and use code STRICTLYANON for great SEX and sleep https://www.dipseastories.com/strictlyanon Hear the hottest stories on Dipsea and get a 30-day FREE trial https://butterwellness.com/ Try the Butter Wellness perineum massager and use code STRICTLY for 20% off your entire order https://beducate.me/anonymous2025 Use code anonymous To get an additional 10% off the campaign’s current discount - that’s 60% off Follow me! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/strictanonymous/ Twitter https://twitter.com/strictanonymous?lang=en Website http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com/ Everything else https://linktr.ee/Strictlyanonymouspodcas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pods: Redefining the Creator Economy with Podcast Distribution Onchain with 0xLucas
Discover how Ethereum NFTs on Base are transforming the creator economy. Join us as we explore how Pods empowers creators to publish onchain, unlocking new ways to monetize, engage, and connect with audiences.
Courtside Crypto Episode 3: Build Your Tomorrow with Moonwell
In this episode, Tristan sits down with Luke Youngblood from Moonwell to dive into their mission of bringing the world onchain with powerful financial tools designed for everyone. From Moonwell's new VISA debit card to virtual bank accounts, Luke explains how Moonwell is simplifying onchain finance and empowering people across the globe to take control of their financial futures. 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Who is Luke Youngblood 03:30 - Moonwell Mission and Vision 06:40 - Virtual Bank Accounts 10:54 - The Power of Stablecoin Payments 18:45 - TradFi vs. DeFi 21:00 - Saving in Moonwell Vaults 25:00 - Doing More with Moonwell 29:00 - From Memes to Onchain Finance 34:15 - Lending Made Simple 36:45 - What’s Next for Moonwell 38:42 - Starting Your Crypto Journey 📲 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for updates on future episodes!
Ep. 5 | Beyond the Skyline: Denise Williams' Rise in Dubai Real Estate
SUBSCRIBE & WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast In this episode, join hosts Mike and Jay as they sit down with the dynamic Denise Williams, CEO, and founder of Williams & Co International Realty. Not just a powerhouse in business, Denise is also the author of the captivating autobiography "From Broke to Broker." Get ready for an exclusive conversation that goes beyond business and delves into the intricacies of balancing motherhood with building an empire! Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect in this episode: Dubai Embrace: Denise shares her journey from Atlanta to Dubai, emphasizing the warm embrace she received in the city. Despite initial concerns, she has successfully built a thriving business in Dubai. Global Recognition: Denise's accolades include being named the Real Estate Expert of the Year in 2022 and being recognized as a finalist at the Woman of Statue Global Awards in Dubai. Her impact is not only in business but also in the global real estate arena. Trailblazing in Dubai: As the first black American woman to run a global brokerage in Dubai, Denise discusses the challenges she faced and the stereotypes she had to overcome. Life Beyond Business: While showcasing her serious and focused side on social media, Denise shares her plans to open up more about her personal life and interests. Balancing Act: Denise, a proud mom, gets candid about juggling the roles of a mother and a businesswoman. Gain insights into how she navigates the delicate balance, a must-listen for aspiring mompreneurs. Join Mike and Jay in this insightful conversation with Denise Williams, where she shares her remarkable journey, challenges, victories and the unique experience of being a trailblazer in Dubai's real estate landscape. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a comment! Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on "The Last Flight Out" podcast. 🌍✈️ #podcast #shorts #bts #dubai #abudhabi #uae #nyc #expat #latino #blackpodcast #latinopodcast #expatlife #lastflightout #goodbye #flights #overseas #newepisode #podcastepisode #denisewilliams #denisethebroker #dubairealestate #realestate #dubaibroker #internationalrealestate FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ https://instagram.com/jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ https://instagram.com/ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lastflightoutpodcast/ Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/LFOpodcast TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@lastflightoutpodcast Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551240810689 Linkedin ➡️ https://https://www.linkedin.com/company/100010551/ Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-flight-out-podcast/id1711422290 Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2qIw5IxV4VBQufZn
E105: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI And Content (Without Getting Lucky) - Kaito AI Founder
In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto, AI, and the attention economy with Yu Hu, founder of Kaito AI, the revolutionary platform reshaping how information, influence, and capital are distributed. _________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet: https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_i... 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW YU HU • Twitter: https://x.com/Punk9277 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuhu9277/ • Website: https://www.kaito.ai/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Trailer 1:45 Please Subscribe 2:07 Our Valued Sponsors 2:43 Who is Yu Hu? 4:01 Taking Kaito Public 5:20 The Mission Behind Kaito 8:18 Why Builders Choose CryptoPunks 10:26 NFTs 11:49 Mobility Is Everything in Crypto 12:18 Trezor 13:12 Mobility Is Everything in Crypto 17:18 Lessons Learned from Citadel 20:27 How Citadel Shaped Kaito AI 23:56 Trading Proves Reality 27:48 Traditional Finance VS Crypto 28:41 Why Most Traders Fail 31:39 AI Aha Moment 34:51 How Hedge Funds Use AI First 38:27 Why AI Is Killing Trading 42:15 Crypto Currencies Fascination 45:14 What is KaitoAI 46:31 Why Launch KaitoAI 47:14 What is InfoFi? 51:00 Learning to Unlearn 55:04 Having a Personal Brand 58:56 Entrepreneurs Can’t Ignore Personal Brand 1:01:56 Attention is the Currency 1:05:51 Creator Monetization Is Broken 1:10:53 Elon’s Strategy: More Content, Not Better 1:13:05 Incentivizing Quality Content 1:16:45 Web3 Turns Attention Into Currency 1:18:18 AIXBT & the Attention Economy 1:21:06 Will AI KOLs Replace Humans? 1:26:57 Why Tokenize a Business? 1:29:53 Fixing the Broken KOL Model 1:36:38 Key to a Successful Token Business 1:38:30 How Social Airdrops Change the Game 1:43:36 What is Mindshare? 1:47:42 What YAPS Really Represents 1:53:01 Why Social Scores Matter in Crypto 1:55:35 How the Kaito AI Algorithm Works 2:00:13 The Real Purpose of YAPS 2:01:04 Why YAPS Can’t Be Farmed 2:04:39 Why Kaito NFTs Are So Valuable 2:06:53 What is Proof of Attention? 2:10:43 What Kaito Learned From Hyperliquid 2:14:38 How Kaito AI Grew 110X 2:16:17 Stop Copying, Start Creating 2:18:46 Being a Solo Founder 2:23:03 Social Scores Beyond Crypto 2:26:17 Kaito’s Vision for the Future 2:28:01 The Exciting Future 2:29:11 Prediction for the Next 12 Months?
Rebuilding the Creator Economy
For centuries, creators have given up a big share of their earnings for a chance to reach audiences. In 18th century England, authors’ desires to break free of censorship and exercise the power of the written word led to the growth of modern copyright law, a key pillar of the creator economy. But to this day, publishers and distributors of content have enormous power over how creators make money and grow with their audiences.What if that didn’t have to be the case? What if, by “going onchain” through blockchain-based apps and platforms, creators could gain complete ownership over their content and create new revenue models, where they (not publishers or platforms) could set the terms?We’ll examine what it means to create, consume, and connect onchain — and find out how this next evolution of the online world could rebuild the creator economy as we know it.
Choreographing a stronger community with Clarence Ford
Clarence Ford started out as an athlete; first as a competitive hockey player, then transitioning to dance as a choreographer for the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil. After seeing the power of community-building first-hand within Cirque du Soleil, Clarence embarked on a journey of creating circus programming for underserved youth in Toronto. He launched a non-for-profit called Square Circle, with a mission to “help students develop communication, interpersonal, artistic, and physical skills in a safe, collaborative, and fun environment”. Through educational partnerships and community workshops, Clarence hopes to build out his business by tapping into as many youth groups as possible in Toronto and beyond. On this week’s episode, Clarence sits down with Fred and Derek to discuss new avenues to explore expansion and growth of Square Circle. They speak to building a solid foundation for his business - from considering a strategic board, to finding mentorship, and building community as a new entrepreneur. Finally, they discuss strategies on how to manage burn out while navigating multiple priorities to get your business off the ground.
"Building a Better Internet on Base" with Aneri Amin (Product Lead at Base) | ZEROPOD S2 E5
Welcome back to another episode of ZEROPOD, our zero copyright video podcast about enjoying Ethereum. In this episode, host Toady Hawk, from the Zero Rights Media Collective sits down with Aneri Amin, the Head of Product in charge of social, creators and onchain summer at Base. Aneri’s career journey spans from the high tech hallways of Apple and Meta to the onchain trenches of Coinbase's leading Ethereum L2 rollup. She has been a force for change, driving innovation in creator tools, decentralized social, and onchain ecosystems. In this episode, we chat about Base’s explosive first full year, its plans for 2025, and how they’re building a future where creators like me can own our content, identity, and audience. Plus, she shares some great insights into her own journey—from a curious kid asking “why” to every question to a crew chief on the construction site for what she calls “the new internet.” This was an inspiring conversation about the power of community, ownership, and innovation—so buckle up, stay based and let’s dive in! Also, if you enjoy this content and want to see more like it, please Like, leave a comment and Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. --- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Future of the Creator Economy is Onchain 00:54 Welcome to ZEROPOD 02:00 Childhood Curiosity and Governance Passion 04:00 A Lifelong Love of Reading 06:26 Education 07:00 From Public Sector to Big Tech 09:00 What Exactly Does a Product Manager Do? 11:03 Creator Challenges and Meta Days 15:00 Biggest Learnings From Time at Meta 16:30 Onchain as a New Internet for Creators 20:00 Creator Wellbeing as a New Pillar 22:00 Original Intro to Crypto, and Later Onchain-pilling via Coinbase 27:00 Goals for Onchain Summer 3 29:00 Why Did Base Find So Much Success in 2025? 30:00 Aneri Spills The Tea on What It’s Like Working With Jesse Every Day 34:00 Around the World with Base Lessons and community insights from Base’s global tour across Africa, India, and beyond. 37:00 Different Regional Onchain Needs How cultural differences shape creator priorities in various regions. 40:00 Strategies for Tackling Global Expansion of the Onchain Economy 41:00 Big Plans for 2025 Aneri hints at major Coinbase Wallet updates and what’s next for Base. 44:00 What is Aneri Most Excited About in 2025? 46:00 Aneri’s Advice for Onchain Creators 48:00 Wrapping Up --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk, SuperTightWoody & Suno AI. Produced and distributed by the Zero Rights Media Collective. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #content #creators #ethereum
The Tales of Web3 S2 with Andy (Episode 021)
Welcome to THE TALES OF WEB3 - Season Two! In the new season, we will continue to go behind the scenes with the most epic builders and learn about their mindsets, the decisions they made in the past, and what made them who they are today. To make it more fun, we have added the hot takes section for season two, where every guest will be asked to share 1 hot take that is really, REALLY controversial! For S2 Episode 9, we are excited to welcome Andy, co-founder of The Rollup, to the podcast! Study Andy, study The Rollup.
Building $DEGEN: Jacek on Internet Culture, Web3 Social, and Skin in the Game
This episode welcomes Jacek, the founder of Degen, or as many know it as Farcaster’s culture currency that’s made waves across web3. We spend the hour digging through his founder journey, from working in trad fi to entering crypto and eventually birthing a passionate community predicated around tipping. This is a great conversation covering his humble beginnings, internet culture, and building the future of web3 social. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.
Shorts | Julian Holguin: Why Content is The Hook
This short highlights one of my favorite moments from my conversation with Julian Holguiin of Doodles and Jesse Pollak of Base. Content is the hook that will usher in billions of users from web2 into web3. Doodles knows this best, and with Julian's prolific background in media and music, coupled with their acquisition of a major animation studio, they're perfectly positioned to execute on this strategy. Listen to the full episode: https://pods.media/mint-podcast/doodles-moves-to-base-ft-jullian-holguin-and-jesse-pollak
Doodles Moves to Base ft. Jullian Holguin and Jesse Pollak
The following episode is made possible thanks to DEGEN. 🎩 --- This episode welcomes Julian Holguin, CEO of Doodles, and Jesse Pollak, contributor #1 at Coinbase’s Base network. This episode is truly based. We spend our time together uncovering why Doodles is migrating their IP and consumer crypto application to Base and what NFT holders can expect moving forward. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Charlie Crown on Music Crowdfunding Mechanics
Mint Season 4 episode 10 welcomes Charlie Crown, the Miami-based, Colombian DJ & producer who has released tracks through Sony Music, Dim Mak, and PRMD; and garnered over 25+ million streams in the process. He’s received nods from some of dance music’s biggest names including The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, and Illenium; and shared stages with other incredible artists like Zomboy, Mija, and Le Youth; in addition to massive performances at Club Space Miami and Life in Color. His most recent single, “Sinking” with Bronze Whale reached the top 25 on Apple Music’s Electronic charts in over 40 countries and peaked at No. 28 on the US Electronic chart. Charlie Crown is endorsed by McDSP, FabFilter, and Sonarworks audio plugins. He’s also deep in the world of where music meets web3. I wanted to have him on because, (1) I backed his project, and (2) his crowdfund mechanics are quite different from what we’re used to seeing. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Reo Cragun: The Journey As An Independent Artist In Web3
Mint Season 6 episode 14 welcomed Reo Cragun, the web3-native music artist, multi-talented rapper, singer, producer, and songwriter who shares about his journey in web3 and his vision behind his biggest NFT project to date called Frameworks. We also discuss how Reo uses data to be a smarter creator, his relationship with Nipsey Hussle, the dynamics between artists and labels, and so much more. I hope you guys enjoy our conversation. Time Stamps 00:08 – Intro 09:14 – Current State of Music in Web3 11:41 – Your Connection to Music NFTs 13:59 – Using Data as an Artist 20:44 – The New Sound.xyz Drop 25:35 – Reo’s Creative Process 27:03 – Pre-Web3 Reo Versus Now 30:01 – Creating Experiences for Your Collectors 33:49 – Lessons Learned Along the Way That Helped Perfect this Drop 34:34 – Your Relationship With Nipsey Hussle 39:05 – How Artists Should be Thinking About Label Opportunities 40:19 – The Value of Web3 as an Artist 43:07 – How Labels are Thinking About Music NFTs 45:14 – What’s the Status of Loners Dao? 47:58 – Joining the Music NFT Launchpad 49:44 – The Process Post Launchpad 50:56 – What Do You Look For in an Artist While Collecting? 55:07 – Outro
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!
$PSTL - Social Tokens Unlock Merch, Music & More
Mint Season 1 episode 2 featured Jack Johnson, who’s artist name is JVCKJ. He’s widely known as one half of the multi-platinum pop duo Jack & Jack. He’s a creative force whose earned a billion-plus streams, achieved multi-platinum records, and countless sold-out tours. He’s also the founder of PSTL aka Pastel coin - a gateway to building his vision for his creator economy. On this episode we talk about his journey as an early internet personality on the once popular social media platform Vine, his new single Money Memories, his vision for his personal token, why he’s so big on crypto, how PSTL coin is empowering his fans, and towards they end we start having a live brainstorming session on how we can create further utility behind PSTL token. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
S8 E8 | Onchain Subscription Models & Rehash on Hypersub w/Jonny Mack (Hypersub/Fabric)
On this episode of Rehash, we’re speaking with Jonny Mack, co-founder and CEO of Hypersub and Fabric, about all things subscriptions. First, an announcement: Rehash just launched a monthly subscription on Hypersub! This monthly subscription will deliver Rehash podcast NFTs straight to your wallet onchain. You can find the link to subscribe below. In this episode we talk all things subscriptions and Hypersub - what features web3 enables for creator subscriptions that was never before possible in web2, how creators can best engage their audience to encourage resubscribes anď reduce churn, and some of the best examples of how creators have been using Hypersub to date.
How Crypto is Transforming Collaborations Between Brands and Creators
Mint Season 3 episode 1 welcomed the President of VaynerX Avery Akkineni. She leads the company's mission to build long-term strategic NFT projects for the world's leading intellectual property owners serving brands, celebrities, athletes and associations looking to incentivize and reward brand advocacy and customer loyalty. In this episode we discuss: 1:39 - From Google to VaynerMedia 4:18 - VaynerNFTs 8:37 - The Vayner Group 11:57 - Defining Web 3.0 13:08 -NFTs and Intellectual Property 25:48 -How NFTs Lead to Enhanced D2C Models 35:20 - Creating Mutual Value Through Collaboration 40:11 - Outro ...and so much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
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.
