Pump.fun Just Raised $600M. What Does This Mean for DeFi, Solana & Social Media?
What if crypto’s next big narrative isn’t DeFi, but financial entertainment? The weeks leading up to Pump.fun’s ICO were contentious: accusations that it was extractive, debates over decentralization, and outrage over allocations. In the end, the company pulled off the third-largest ICO in crypto history, raising $600 million in 12 minutes. The day of, Solana barely flinched under the load, and onchain platforms like Hyperliquid and Raydium left CEXes looking outdated. In this episode of Unchained, Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly and Joe McCann of Asymmetric join Laura to break down: Whether this marks the return of ICOs The objections to the small ($10 million) airdrop to creators How Pump.fun’s ambitions could reshape memecoins, and maybe Solana itself And why TikTok might not need to worry just yet
Between Two Chains Ep 3: Future of Blockchain Interoperability with Zero Knowledge (Reka, RISC Zero)
In our third episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Reka from RISC Zero about zerok-knowledge (ZK) proofs and their application in blockchain interoperability. Reka explains the benefits of verifiable compute and how it relates to ZK, how ZK can enhance the connectivity between over 350 blockchains, and potential future developments once interoperability is fully solved. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved.
One for the culture
On this week's episode of MARS (recorded two weeks ago), Rizzle kicks the show off talking about the dramatically different vibes at this year's NFT NYC before Matthew chats Tipn flywheels, onchain composability, and purple app things. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @NFT_NYC @Mastawainzz @nfcsummit @metabrookhawk @bryanbrinkman @itsreallysho @decentraland @makeanft @opensea @coldie @supahmarbler @cyberbrokers_ @madam_selkie @polymarket @livecaster_xyz @farcaster_xyz @ez_cbd @johnkarp @kanemayfield @tipnearn @money_alotta @belloneleandro @untitledxyz_ @ashconnell @comput3ai @hyperfy_io @cent @jaendotart @cultcryptoart @metageistvr @dragonateyt
The Chopping Block: Paul Grewal on Regulation, Tokenization, and Crypto’s Next Legal Frontier
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 gang is joined by Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, for a wide-ranging conversation on crypto’s next big frontier: tokenized stocks. From Robinhood’s controversial attempt to tokenize SpaceX and OpenAI shares to the legal and structural hurdles around pre-IPO derivatives, the crew dives deep into what it really takes to bring Wall Street on-chain. They also unpack the regulatory momentum behind the Genius and Clarity Acts, the return of ICO mania with Pump.fun’s $1B token raise, and the absurdly viral drama of Suitgate on Polymarket. Is this a new era of regulated innovation—or are we just recreating old problems on new rails? Tune in for sharp takes, legal insight, and a few laughs along the way.
The Oracle Behind A New Wave of RWAs Onchain
Jakub Wojciechowski and Marcin Kaźmierczak are the CoFounders of RedStone. In this episode, we explore how RedStone is powering the next generation of RWAs onchain, from stablecoins to Apollo's private credit onchain issued by Securitize. Get the inside knowledge on why RWA liquidity is primed to grow 1000x the next 10 years! ------ 🔗 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/ ⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR https://link.spark.fi/Defi_Dad 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://www.puffer.fi/unifi 📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS https://www.rumpel.xyz/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 6:05 - Why oracles still matter in DeFi? 9:35 - RedStone support for RWAs 19:27 - Why Securitize chose RedStone as their oracle provider 23:55 - How much bigger can RWAs grow? 25:23 - Sponsor break 26:04 - How RedStone supports modular money markets 32:26 - RedStone Atom and shielding users from OEV 35:32 - RED value accrual 40:54 - Sponsor break 42:30 - RedStone’s multichain strategy 44:28 - RedStone Roadmap for 2025 and beyond 51:18 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► RedStone website: https://www.redstone.finance/ ► RedStone RWA Report: https://blog.redstone.finance/2025/06/26/real-world-assets-in-onchain-finance-report/ ► RedStone on X: https://x.com/redstone_defi ► Jakub on X: https://x.com/kuba_redstone ► Marcin on X: https://x.com/marcinredstone ------ 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. Both DeFi Dad and Nomatic were angel investors in RedStone. 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.
Cam Kashani, Cheyenne Bostock
Guests: Life Coach, Cam Kashani and Dating Coach, Cheyenne Bostock. Topics include: Getting into the dating world after a breakup or divorce and The Top Dos and Don’ts of dating.
GM Farcaster ep265 Thursday July 10, 2025 with @evmavericks
GM Farcaster ep265 Thursday July 10, 2025 with @evmavericks From our ChatGPT Intern: While episode 265 kicked off with a lag-fest, virtual background drama, and a rogue theory that ToadyHawk hacked StreamYard just to troll them, the GMFarcaster crew soldiered on through lag to bring us updates and a deep dive with EV Mavericks’ Ben and JT Nichols. To avoid the technical issues of virtual backgrounds, Prof ended up broadcasting from what looked like a haunted CapeCod B&B while Adrienne was standing directly next to her Wi-Fi router like it was a prayer altar—just another GMFC day! Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube Thank you @evmavericks for popping by and for sponsoring today’s show! /evmavericks: https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/evmavericks Daily Doots Podcast: https://dailydoots.com/podcast/ On Pods: https://pods.media/evmavericks Lionpaper: https://mirror.xyz/0xCF68C873D6925F30FFF58E2BdF2D8DA4c9c6f0Be/61meL896f1tgAIwpEyK8UR4OR9eP_igPGKZO5WneN8M 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. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:02:18 virtual bg drama0:04:14 FC news0:26:28 @evmavericks
GM Farcaster ep264 Wednesday July 9, 2025 with @tike from Noice
GM Farcaster ep264 Wednesday July 9, 2025 with @tike from Noice From our ChatGPT Intern: Technical glitches couldn’t stop Prof and Adrienne from streaming live in their “New England B&B chic” backgrounds to cover everything from leaderboard dog drama (shoutout Everyday Bailey!) to vertical video anxiety and programmable social chaos. The highlight? TK from Noice joined to chat about their recent airdrop while Adrienne admitted she'd rather write scripts tounfollow 2,311 people than figure out how to post a 30 second clip of her own face. Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube 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 GM 0:04:18 rewards0:06:44 FC news0:26:13 @tike from Noice
Episode 16 – Inside Farcaster: Why Culture Comes First with Dan Romero
In this conversation, Coach Coale and Dan Romero discuss leadership, management, and the importance of culture in organizations. Dan shares his journey from a small town in Massachusetts to becoming a founder at Farcaster and his experiences at Coinbase. They explore the challenges of managing teams, the significance of hiring practices, and the necessity of maintaining a strong company culture. Dan emphasizes the importance of communication, decision-making, and the cultural immune system in fostering a productive work environment. The discussion also touches on the pay-it-forward mentality prevalent in Silicon Valley and how it shapes the startup ecosystem.
Between Two Chains Ep 2: How is Interoperability Solved? w/Jill Gunter (Espresso)
Last week we spoke with Aditi and Nitya from Para about interoperability from the user's lens, and this week, in our second episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Jill Gunter from Espresso about interoperability from the other lens: builders. Jill dives deep into the intricate dynamics of composability and interoperability, how infra builders need to emphasize user experience to move forward, and the state of Ethereum, the ecosystem's incentives, and the importance of staying user-centric while building decentralized applications. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 08:30 The importance of composability 18:19 Composability in infra 21:17 The developer vs user communication gap 32:51 The importance of interoperability 37:13 Follow Jill 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen LDF: https://x.com/ldf_gm Jill Gunter: https://x.com/jillrgunter Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 LayerZero: https://x.com/layerzero_core Espresso: https://x.com/EspressoSys
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?
MEME, MARS & Lisbon
The Matthew & Rizzle Show is back after a busy, travel-filled start to June with a special guest, Johan of meme.com and Marble Cards. This week's show focuses on the recent NFC Summit held in Lisbon. Matthew provides his view of the summit from afar before getting a couple of boots-on-the-ground takes from Rizzle and Johan, both of whom traveled to Lisbon this year.
Why JPMorgan and Shopify Are Rolling Out New Products on Ethereum Layer 2 Base - Ep. 855
On Tuesday, JPMorgan announced that its blockchain unit is launching JPMD, a USD deposit token for institutional clients, on Base. That’s right: the world’s biggest bank by assets and the 12th largest company by market cap is putting real dollars onchain. JPMD isn’t quite a stablecoin, but it’s close. It represents actual dollar deposits at JPMorgan and will be used by institutional clients for blockchain-based transactions. The bank plans to run a pilot over the coming months and eventually expand it to other user groups and currencies, pending regulatory approval. To understand what this means for the broader crypto ecosystem (and why JPMorgan chose Base), we brought on Jesse Pollak, head of Base and Coinbase Wallet. In this episode, Jesse explains: Why JPMorgan (and Shopify) chose Base What deposit tokens are, and how they differ from stablecoins Why infrastructure is finally “ready” for institutions How Base scaled from 2.5 million to 35 million gas/sec What’s next for Coinbase users who’ll have one-tap access to onchain assets And Jesse’s response to the critics who said that Coinbase doesn’t give enough credit to Ethereum
PMFers with David Phelps
In this episode, we sit down with David Phelps—co-founder of JokeRace—to trace his journey from Craigslist tutoring gigs to designing experimental onchain voting systems with real users and real incentives. David shares how building a Stripe-powered tutoring DAO before DAOs were cool helped him see the future of crypto, and how a silly game about bad jokes on Twitter turned into a full-blown governance product used by the Ethereum Foundation. We get into the weeds on distribution, incentives, and why rivalries—not kumbaya—are the key to real community. David also explains why most crypto tooling forgets the user, how founders should think about power users vs. normies, and why vote-and-earn is a controversial but necessary experiment in finding PMF for crypto-native governance. 👀 Topics: – Building pre-Ethereum DAOs with Stripe Connect – The surprising origins of JokeRace – Onchain incentives vs. community vibes – Crypto Twitter as your harshest and best validator – Power users, product scope creep, and when to ignore feedback – Why AI might be overrated for great devs – The Ethereum Foundation’s role in app distribution (and why it should fuck up more) Whether you’re building a governance tool, trying to make voting less boring, or just thinking about what makes online communities actually work, this one’s packed with insight and real talk. Link from the talk: https://sarahtavel.medium.com/five-lessons-from-scaling-pinterest-6a699a889b08
Arthur Hayes and Hanson Birringer on Hyperliquid’s Success (And What Could Stop It)
Hyperliquid is one of the most talked-about platforms in crypto right now. It’s an onchain perpetuals exchange that sidestepped VCs, built a deeply loyal user base, and launched with transparency most rivals avoid. But it’s also staring down some massive challenges—from incoming competitors like Coinbase and Robinhood, to the technical hurdles of decentralizing its core exchange engine. Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom and one of crypto’s most iconic traders, and Hanson Birringer of Flowdesk discuss: What actually drove Hyperliquid’s success How a user-first approach is outpacing venture-backed models Whether the James Wynn saga was legit Why the HIP-3 proposal could be the “holy grail” for DEXes And whether Hyperliquid can survive its next big test: the entrance of giants
Bonsai on fire: Carlos in Los Fomos
We summoned Carlos’s unfiltered takes by setting his mocktail on fire: cringey club rejections, cursed bonsai trees, black market picks and falling on stage at EthCC. We talk Lens vs. Farcaster, bot relationships and the digital forest we’re all supposedly lost in. This definitely wasn't recorded before noon 🌶️ Join Los Fomos on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/los-fomos and X: https://x.com/LosFomos Become a producer of the show to support Los Fomos and subscribe on Hypersub: https://www.hypersub.xyz/dashboard/los-fomos-fm-producer-yfpf5xwg6qkg
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
From Airdrops to AI: How Moxie Is Rethinking Growth in Web3
In this episode of Growth Stories, Jason Goldberg (Airstack & Moxie) shares what it really takes to build lasting value in web3. We talk: 🔹 The vision behind Moxie and AI-native UX 🔹 Lessons from Farcaster, frames & airdrops 🔹 What growth looks like beyond the hype 🔹 How to help users earn while they sleepHonest, bold, and packed with insight for anyone building in the onchain world. 🎧 Mint the episode to get 2 free weeks of Moxie AI 🔗 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Pods.media
Welcome to Holland: A Conversation About Acceptance
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and parenting group member Vicky Shusterman—an accomplished lawyer, full-time working mom, and thoughtful human navigating the deeply personal terrain of acceptance. We explore the emotional tension between the dreams we have for our children and the reality that unfolds, inspired by the beloved essay Welcome to Holland. Vicky opens up about her own journey balancing ambition, motherhood, and self-doubt, as we dive into what it really means to accept your children for who they are—and to let go of the fantasy of who you imagined they’d be.
How Valuable Are Your Memories? feat. RAC
$ZORA is here, memecoins are changing, CT is mad—but what does it all mean? This episode unpacks Zora's recent token launch, explores the burdens of governance, and dives deep into how "just-for-fun" tokens might be redefining crypto markets, if not the very concept of "value." Later, special guest RAC (André Allen Anjos) joins to discuss Memory Protocol, the ambitious new identity and data-sharing layer he’s co-founded, which promises to revolutionize how we manage and monetize our digital identities—starting with the music industry. This episode unpacks: * $ZORA token launch and market reactions * The difference between governance and memecoins * Brands taking their identities "public" through tokens * Exploring tokenized information markets with Politiswap * RAC’s deep dive into Memory Protocol * Why data portability matters for creators and users * The intersection of identity, markets, and crypto incentives * How Fungi’s AI bot optimizes DeFi yield * Launching apps and social dynamics onchain * Future of decentralized identity and monetization Chapters: 00:00 — Intro: Discussing incentives for app collaboration 05:26 — Zora token launch and airdrop reactions 10:09 — Memory Protocol: Building data sharing infrastructure 16:20 — Factory fm: A Letterboxd for music 22:27 — Incentivizing data sharing between applications 28:30 — Farcon event announcement and Kamigotchi launch 34:17 — Oscillator: Building products for music industry 40:25 — Memory Protocol: Connecting apps and reducing friction 46:20 — Bootstrapping networks and proving use cases 55:34 — Fungi: AI-powered DeFi yield optimization agent 1:00:00 — Closing thoughts and upcoming content 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
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!
The Tales of Web3 S3 with Zeneca (Episode 035)
Welcome to THE TALES OF WEB3 - Season Three! In this new season, we will continue to go behind the scenes with the most epic builders, exploring their mindsets, past decisions, what they've learned on the road, and the journeys that shaped who they are today. For the thirteenth episode of Season Three, we are excited to welcome Zeneca, Founder of ZenAcademy to the podcast. Study Zeneca, study ZenAcademy!
Shorts | Jacob: The Evolution of Open Editions
Jacob, Co-Founder of Zora, joined Season 7 and spoke about the evolution of open editions.
Context S4: Navigating the Future of Virtual Worlds w/ Bay Backer, Head Producer @ Decentraland
Blake speaks with Bay Backner about all things Decentraland (she's the head producer there)! This is a must listen to learn all of its ins and outs…from LAND vs. MANA to how the DAO operates vs. the foundation. Bay is the real deal, she started as an artist creating in Decentraland with support from the DAO and now she works for the foundation as the head producer…so she’s seen all sides. Bay and Blake dive into the dynamics of virtual worlds, what makes Decentraland so unique, how it’s a super friendly place for creators and ofcourse, they talk digital fashion and Metaverse Fashion Week, happening April 9-12 (Bay also drops some exclusive alpha about what to expect!). This is such an inspiring convo that will help you understand the future of virtual worlds and why Decentraland is at the forefront. Bay: https://x.com/BayBackner Metaverse Fashion Week: https://mvfw.org/?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=bay Decentraland: https://decentraland.org/?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=bay Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
Context S4: Everything You Need to Know About Doodles w/ Austin Hurwitz, Head of Strategy and BD at Doodles
Blake speaks with Head of Strategy & Business Development at Doodles, Austin Hurwitz and they cover everything that Doodles has been up to. They go over the new token, the CEO change, how markets conditions impact their decisions and how Golden Wolf is their secret weapon. Blake also asks Austin how he would describe the Doodles community, what’s important to them (co-creation!) and what he’s learned from working with one of the biggest brands in the world (like McDonald’s last year). Doodles has a massive year ahead of them and this episode will get you all caught up on what they’ve got planned. This episode is brought to you by Decentraland, a social virtual world where you can connect, explore, and create. Decentraland is the place to hang with friends (new and old) online. In DCL you can be whoever you want to be – customize your avatar, attend events, meet people, buy your own land, build customized scenes and create your own wearables. … Make the experience your own at Decentraland.org. Doodles: https://x.com/doodles Austin: https://x.com/austin_hurwitz Blake: https://x.com/blakefinucane Join Decentraland: https://decentraland.org/?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=doodles Metaverse Fashion Week in Decentraland: http://mvfw.org?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=context&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=mvfw25&utm_term=podcast&utm_content=doodles Boys Club Newsletter: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
