Mini Apps Are the New App Store | NAC Ep. 21
Coop turns 30, markets melt, and Farcaster mini apps take center stage. This episode dives into the future of crypto distribution and why devs are skipping Apple and shipping onchain instead. Timestamps: - [09:33] Paperview joins Base Incubator → Lucas preps for demo day - [11:52] Farcaster mini app growth → what’s working, what’s broken - [16:07] Coop Records goes mobile → iOS vs Farcaster tradeoffs - [23:00] Louder token revival → buybacks, quests, and real utility - [35:03] Daniel Allan’s rise → content discipline + fanbase building - [44:25] Pump.fun + Circle IPO → market cycles and raising money - [52:09] Building for real users in a post-meme coin market
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.
The Future of Art: How Emerging Tech Is Transforming Creativity with Aniko Berman
In this episode of The Good News Is…, host Rachel Wilkins chats with Aniko Berman—digital art curator and strategist at AOTM Gallery—about how the art world is responding to the rise of emerging technologies. We cover: How artists are adapting to the digital shift The most trailblazing use cases in the new art era What collectors and curators need to know How tech is shaping the next generation of creativity Whether you're an artist, a patron, or just curious about the cultural impact of tech—this is a must-listen. ✨ Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on the intersection of innovation, creativity, and culture.
"Every Agent Deserves a Wallet" Kevin Leffew (Coinbase AI BD Lead) on ZEROPOD s2e15
AI agents want to buy things. The internet tells them to ask a human.Coinbase’s Kevin Leffew joins ZEROPOD to talk wallets for agents, crypto-native payments, and why AgentKit might be the missing link between AI and autonomy.
Walk & Talk? How about a Walk & Clank with Clank Dot Fun (MUST CLANK BONUS CLIP)
Join JackWyldes from Zero Rights Media and the Must Clank Show as he experiments with a bold new paradigm -- the Walk and Clank, and shows you how to use the new Clank.fun V2. Clank.Fun is the ultimate token launchpad and trading terminal on Base. The updated platform has everything from instant token launches via Telegram to fully customizable token pages, social-driven discovery, and powerful on-chain trading tools. Whether you’re a creator launching your first memecoin or a trader hunting for alpha, Clank.fun gives you the tools to build, grow, and trade smarter.
Linda Xie on How Mini-Apps Are Helping Farcaster Take on Web2 Social Media
Legacy social media platforms lock you in, control your audience, and exploit your data. Farcaster aims to fix those problems. But how can it attract developers and users in an already saturated media environment? Developer Ecosystem Lead Linda Xie joined the show to explain: How Farcaster addresses social media’s structural flaws How Farcaster’s mini-app ecosystem is helping to grow the user base The most popular apps taking off on the platform How the whole crypto community could benefit from gathering on Farcaster Why she believes crypto communities belong on open, portable networks And why her family’s history helped her grasp the significance of Bitcoin in 2011
Behind the Screens: AI & the Evolution of TV | Landy Slattery, Channel 4
How is AI reshaping the future of advertising, media, and television? And how do we separate the slop from the groundbreaking? In this episode of The Good News Is..., Rachel sits down with Landy Slattery, Creative Innovation Director at Channel 4, to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the media landscape. From democratizing access to creativity and accelerating content production, to the risks of generic AI-generated content and misinformation—this conversation dives into the real opportunities and ethical challenges at the intersection of tech and storytelling. We also touch on the potential of blockchain in content ownership, the future of advertising, and what it means to stay human in a rapidly automated world. 🎥 Tune in to hear why Landy believes creative intuition still matters, and where she sees the most exciting experiments happening next. #AI #MediaInnovation #Channel4 #Blockchain #Advertising #Television #TheGoodNewsIs #CreativeTech #Web3
AI, Conscious Leadership & the Future of Humanity | Kunal Sood, Chopra Foundation, We the Planet
In this episode of The Good News Is..., host Rachel Wilkins sits down with Kunal Sood, founder of We The People, We The Planet, and Chief Impact Officer at The Chopra Foundation. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a force for good, supporting human potential, elevating consciousness, and reshaping our future. From the front lines of global impact work to the role of spiritual intelligence in tech development, Kunal offers a compelling, purpose-driven lens on what comes next. 🎧 Subscribe for more hopeful conversations at the intersection of tech, wellness, and innovation.
Coinbase Wallet’s Bold Bet on Creators: A Sneak Peek at the Future of Onchain Media
In this lightning talk from the Onchain Creator House, Aneri Amin, a Product Manager at Coinbase Wallet, dives into the groundbreaking features of the new Coinbase Wallet, designed specifically for creators. After years of frustration in the Web2 world, Aneri shares how Coinbase Wallet is transforming the creator experience with powerful new tools that include: - A social feed powered by Farcaster for seamless content sharing and community engagement across apps - Mini-apps that elevate content creation beyond text, images, and videos, and into interactive experiences - Messaging groups that give creators direct access to their followers - A completely revamped wallet for managing crypto, discovering new trades, and more Join Aneri as she takes you through this exciting new chapter in the creator economy. This is just the beginning—get a first-hand look at the beta release and be part of shaping the future of onchain media!
