Ethereum’s Next Chapter, According to The Foundation’s New Leader
Tomasz Stańczak is the Founder of Nethermind and now Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation. In this episode, the Ethereum Foundation’s new Co-Executive Director shares his vision for Ethereum’s next decade--covering L1 scaling, the evolving role of the EF, treasury policy, and how Ethereum can stay essential in an AI-powered world. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🪄 NEWTON | SIMPLER CRYPTO UX WITH VERIFIABLE AI AGENTS https://newton.xyz/ 🔮 PYTH NETWORK | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ 🤙 FAIR | THE FIRST L1 BLOCKCHAIN TO ELIMINATE MEV AT CONSENSUS https://www.fairchain.ai/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | AN ETHEREUM BASED ROLLUP WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC ------ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 6:35 – Tomasz’s Path to EF Leadership 16:46 – EF’s Legacy Role vs. Today’s Mission 22:34 – How Regulation Shapes Ethereum & Crypto 27:36 – Sponsor Break 28:17 – Ethereum’s Top Priorities: L1 Scaling, Blobs & UX 39:08 – Will Ethereum Accrue Value if L2s Win? 43:49 – Sponsor Break 45:28 – Inside EF’s New Treasury Policy 49:24 – New Collaboration Models: Etherealize & Beyond 52:58 – Ethereum + AI: What’s Possible? 1:04:03 – What Success Looks Like in 10 Years 1:09:57 – Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Ethereum website: https://ethereum.org/ ► EF website: https://ethereum.foundation/ ► Ethereum on X: https://x.com/ethereum ► EF on X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ► Tomasz on X: https://x.com/tkstanczak ------ 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 hold ETH. 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.
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?
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Bits + Bips: Bitcoin Brushes Off Another War & Will Powell Relent on Rates? -
As tensions flare between Iran and Israel, investors are watching oil, gold, and, of course, crypto. In this episode of Bits + Bips, the panel digs into the market response to war risk, the chances the Fed will actually cut rates, and how Circle’s IPO is being treated more like a meme stock than a fintech play. Plus: Why Scaramucci says we’re all living in a surveillance state Whether stablecoins are being kneecapped by U.S. regulation When altcoin ETFs are coming And what BlackRock’s Larry Fink secretly told Scaramucci about Bitcoin in 2021 👀
ZKsync Launches Airbender zkVM
ZKsync launches the Airbender zkVM. And Chainlink partners with Mastercard. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/727 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Building a Global, Multi-Strat Crypto Fund with Hypersphere Ventures | Jack Platts + Mehdi Farooq
Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Sal are joined by Jack Platts and Mehdi Farooq to explore the evolving landscape of crypto investment, venture capital, and deep tech. They discuss strategies for unlocking value in crypto assets, the critical role of NAV in investment decisions, and the rise of micro strategies in deal-making. The conversation also covers the resurgence of ICOs, the importance of disciplined evaluation of investment vehicles, and the global perspectives shaping today’s crypto markets. Jack and Mehdi share insights on how podcasting drives research and networking, while emphasizing the transformative impact of deep tech on robotics and AI. The episode wraps with a look at why community building remains essential for startup success in decentralized ecosystems. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:47 - The Value of Podcasting 03:12 - Podcasting as a Platform for Founders 04:11 - Jack's Perspective on Podcasting 05:47 - Micro Strategy and Investment Trends 06:18 - Understanding Capital Markets 07:56 - Evaluating Investment Vehicles 11:07 - Natural Buyers for Investment Vehicles 16:00 - Long-term NAV Multiples 20:50 - 21 Capital Investment Insights 24:02 - Expanding Beyond Bitcoin 30:53 - Global Investment Perspectives 34:09 - Lessons from Polkadot 40:06 - The ICO Meta and Community Building 46:04 - DePIN Investments and Future Outlook Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
#12 - Wyatt Meldman-Floch & Brian O’Beirne, RealityNet
Jeff is joined by Wyatt, Founder and CEO of RealityNet, and Brian, Governance Lead. RealityNet is a decentralized infrastructure network designed to democratize access to computing power and enable the development of scalable, community-driven applications. By leveraging everyday devices, RealityNet transforms idle computing resources into a global, permissionless network that supports a new class of decentralized applicationsLearn more by exploring: https://realitynet.xyzFollow RealityNet on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/realitynetFollow RealityNet on X: https://x.com/realitynet_xyzFollow Brian on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/therealbobFollow Brian on X: https://x.com/BrianOBeirne1
DCP Migrates to Base
DCP is migrating to the Base mainnet expanding onchain access to creative funding and participation. AMA where the teams talks about Base migration, what's new, and how the DCP community will be positively impacted by the change.
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.
GM Farcaster ep261 Wednesday June 25, 2025 presented by Octant
GM Farcaster ep261 Wednesday June 25, 2025 presented by Octant Thank you Octant for supporting GM Farcaster for the past three months! We love having you as a premier partner! From our ChatGPT Intern: The show opens with a spy-sized Stanley cup and a confession that Prof’s TikTok is basically BravoCon in algorithm form, but things get serious(ish)with leaderboard drama, spam label policing, and a call for non-crypto content that doesn’t rot your brain, while reminding us all that “unregrettable minutes” spent on an app should be the goal—not a two-hour doomscroll throughUtah mom drama. AND the Los Fomos crew join to talk about building community with vibes, glitter, and memes—proof that Farcaster can have high-quality culture and a good party. Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube Thanks to Pauline and Tako from Los Fomos for stopping by! Learn more about their crowdfund raising now: https://farcaster.xyz/pauline-unik/0xebda92f4 THANKS TO OUR PREMIER PARTNER OCTANT: @octant: https://warpcast.com/octant /octant: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/octant Octant site: https://octant.app/home 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 0:04:44 FC news0:19:05 Octant0:20:50 Uniswap House/Permissionless0:25:36 leaderboard/more FC news0:34:25 Los Fomos0:51:08 lightning round
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
DevNTell - Getting Started with Fuel Network
In this episode of DevNTell we are joined by D_D OG and Fuel Solutions Engineer Nazeeh Vahora. Fuel is an operating system purpose built for Ethereum Rollups. Fuel allows rollups to solve for PSI (parallelization, state minimized execution, interoperability) without making any sacrifices. Viewers of this DevNTell will see Nazeeh give us an overview of Fuel—what it is, the problems they aim to solve, the Fuel way of solving them, and how to get started building on Fuel Ignition — GUEST & HOST 🤝 Nazeeh, Solutions Engineer @ Fuel Network - https://x.com/naz3eh 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Website - https://fuel.network/ ℹ️ Docs - https://docs.fuel.network/docs/intro/... ℹ️ Sway Playground - https://www.sway-playground.org/ ℹ️ Fuel Network X Account - https://x.com/fuel_network 🗞️ Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://devdao.to/yt-newsletter 📆 Sign-up for FREE workshops & events - https://devdao.to/yt-events 🤝 Partner with Developer DAO - https://devdao.to/partner-with-us 😎 Follow us on Twitter - https://devdao.to/yt-twitter 🎥 Sign Up to Showcase your Project DevNTell - https://devdao.to/devntell-signup
Canopy is bringing Liquidity to Movement
Canopy is bringing Liquidity to MovementMovement's Liquidity Hub for CornucopiaDid you put your $MOVE token into any Canopy vaults to earn some Cornucopia yields?Canopy is a DeFi platform designed to simplify and enhance how users earn yield on their crypto assets. It aggregates and curates top DeFi yield strategies, offering users a more accessible, transparent, and optimized way to participate in yield farming and staking.Our guest Bennett tells his story about how Canopy was build and which function it will have in the future on the @movementlabsxyz !TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Bennett founding Canopy on Movement03:45 - How Canopy vaults work09:40 - Cornucopia bringing TVL into Movement11:30 - Transition from Satay to Canopy13:00 - Directional Liquidity explained15:15 - Working in the Movement ecosystem22:00 - The Role of Community31:30 - Outlook and OutroFollow 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 Canopy on X: https://x.com/canopyxyzFollow Bennett on X: https://x.com/BennettDavisV1
YIELD TALKS: How Volmex Helps Measure, Track, and Trade Crypto Volatility
Cole Kennelly is the Founder and CEO at Volmex Labs. In this episode, we dive into how Volmex created the first crypto-native volatility indices, BVIV and EVIV, and how traders can now measure, track, and even trade crypto market volatility using tools modeled after the VIX. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🪄 NEWTON | SIMPLER CRYPTO UX WITH VERIFIABLE AI AGENTS https://newton.xyz/ 🔮 PYTH NETWORK | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ 🤙 FAIR | THE FIRST L1 BLOCKCHAIN TO ELIMINATE MEV AT CONSENSUS https://www.fairchain.ai/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | AN ETHEREUM BASED ROLLUP WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Cole’s background 2:33 - The importance of volatility in crypto 4:41 - Sponsor break 7:39 - Why crypto needs Volmex indices? 9:49 - Overview of Volmex indices 12:39 - Will Volmex support perps for trading funding rates? 13:24 - How are investors using Volmex? 17:16 - DEX/CEX interest in perps for Volmex indices 21:46 - The perseverance to find product-market fit 27:12 - Sponsor break 29:12 - Trends in BVIV, EVIV, SVIV 33:33 - Understanding Volmex Prime Rate Indices (VPR) 35:50 - What is tradeable onchain? 38:04 - Future Volmex token and points program 40:46 - What’s next in Volmex roadmap? 42:48 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Volmex website: https://volmex.finance/ ► Volmex charts website: https://charts.volmex.finance/ ► Volmex on X: https://x.com/volmexfinance ► Volmex Foundation on X: https://x.com/VolmexFDN ► Cole on X: https://x.com/colegottweets ------ 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. 4RC invested in the Volmex seed round in 2021. 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.
#10 - Donald Bullers, Intori
Jeff is joined by DB, Founder of Intori. Intori is a Farcaster mini‑app designed to help users discover and connect with aligned people, without sifting through noise . Rather than passively following, it surfaces suggestions based on your shared interests, encouraging thoughtful social networking. Learn more by interacting with Intori on farcaster.xyzFollow Intori on X: https://x.com/intoriHQFollow DB on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dbFollow DB on X: https://x.com/DonaldBullers
GM Farcaster ep259 Wednesday June 18, 2025 presented by Octant
GM Farcaster ep259 Wednesday June 18, 2025 presented by Octant From our ChatGPT Intern: In today’s episode, the hosts spent half the show celebrating dual birthdays, jury duty, and browser shame before finally getting to the “news,” which mostly involved gushing over 10,000-character casts, 0xen art, and hot dog car embeds. Adrienne maintained her sacred oath to never read a long cast on Farcaster, while Nounish Prof tried to convince everyone that coconut-scented strangers and flip-flop guys were worth the scroll. (you’llhave to watch to understand that last part) Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube THANKS TO OUR PREMIERPARTNER OCTANT: @octant: https://warpcast.com/octant /octant: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/octant Octant site: https://octant.app/home Octant x Chipped: https://farcaster.xyz/octant/0x556d8920 and https://farcaster.xyz/chandresh.eth/0x9222e31c 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 financialadvice 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 0:04:23 FC news 0:53:49 Octant0:56:12 more FC news
Bits + Bips: Why Tron’s IPO Matters & How Crypto Exchanges Will Win
In this week’s episode of Bits + Bips, the panel digs into why Tron’s rumored IPO is more than a headline, what Wall Street’s quiet shift into stablecoins signals, and how exchanges are racing to control token flow, even as regulation hangs in the balance. They also explore: What the Israel–Iran conflict means for global markets, oil prices, and crypto positioning Whether banks can adopt stablecoins without threatening their own deposits If regulatory clarity will come fast enough to shape the next crypto phase How to tell if ETH’s revival has staying power
Épisode 002: C’est quoi un wallet?
🇫🇷 Épisode 002: C’est quoi un wallet? Dans cet épisode, Fady te guide pas à pas pour comprendre ce qu’est un wallet crypto. À mi-chemin entre sac magique, coffre-fort et passeport numérique, le wallet est un outil central du Web3. Clé publique, clé privée, seed phrase, hot et cold wallets. On t’explique tout avec des exemples concrets et des conseils pratiques pour sécuriser tes actifs. Un épisode essentiel pour toute personne qui débute ou souhaite mieux comprendre cet univers. 🎧 À venir : les NFTs sont-ils morts? (Spoiler: pas du tout) ************************ 🇬🇧 Episode 002: What is a wallet? In this episode, Fady breaks down one of the most fundamental tools in Web3, the crypto wallet. Part magic bag, part vault, part passport. Your wallet lets you hold assets, sign transactions, and access decentralised apps. Learn the difference between public and private keys, hot and cold wallets, and how to protect your digital belongings with real-life tips. 🎧 Next up: Are NFTs dead? (Spoiler: absolutely not)
Boost User Retention with Game Mechanics
In this episode of the Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski sits down with Jacob from Atlas to explore the nuanced world of user-driven game development on open social networks. Jacob, known for his innovative approaches within the gaming space on Farcaster, shares his insights on building immersive and socially integrated gaming experiences. As he discusses how to captivate and retain users, Jacob emphasizes the importance of delivering an "entertaining experience that they love and want to share," underscoring his strategy that leverages user engagement and organic growth through social connectivity. Together, they navigate the evolving landscape of game mechanics tied to blockchain technology. Jacob delves into the strategic integration of blockchain tokens within games, enhancing user engagement and turning casual players into brand ambassadors. This conversation offers a reflective look at the core dynamics of games as social systems wherein participants not only engage for personal enjoyment but also for community connection and development. The idea that "games are like the perfect format for that type of vision that I was having" resonates throughout their dialogue, capturing the essence of how digital play can foster vibrant, thriving communities. Listeners will find value in Jacob's storytelling approach, demonstrating the potential of games to bridge social and digital experiences. From his initial experiments with viral mechanics on Farcaster to creating untapped opportunities for user growth through competition and community belonging, Jacob's narratives paint a compelling picture of how deeply embedded social experiences are pivotal in the next wave of gaming innovation.
"Building for People, Not Wallets" with Privy cofounder Henri Stern | ZEROPOD S2 E16
What if crypto products weren’t built for wallets, but for people? In this episode of ZEROPOD, Privy.io founder Henri Stern joins host Toady Hawk to talk about building user-first infra, why account abstraction matters, and what it’ll take to onboard the next billion. From his Parisian roots to Protocol Labs and now Privy, Henri shares sharp takes on fragmentation, EIP-7702, and why most crypto apps still miss the point. Come for the insights, stay for the travel tips and Italian bread slander. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro: Meet Henri Stern, founder of Privy01:44 - Henri’s backstory: Growing up in Paris, moving to NYC03:55 - Adjusting to life in New York and early education04:32 - Choosing Stanford over the French education system06:00 - Discovering computer science and why it stuck07:54 - Founding Shout: a peer-to-peer marketplace experiment10:01 - What went wrong with hyperlocal marketplaces12:20 - Filecoin and Protocol Labs: Henri’s next chapter13:49 - What Filecoin taught Henri about zk, consensus, and infra19:00 - Falling in love with crypto, then falling out of it for a bit20:06 - The origin of Privy: starting with privacy, landing on onboarding24:00 - What Privy does today: abstracting onboarding, not just accounts26:10 - The nuance of account abstraction vs. 4337/770228:30 - Privy’s internal values: focus, experimentation, ownership33:00 - Wallet sprawl and the identity fragmentation dilemma36:00 - Wallets as identity tools, not just money holders39:00 - Why crypto infra must be built now, not later41:00 - Notable partnerships: Farcaster, Pump.fun, Hyperliquid & more45:10 - Privy's current roadmap: chains, funding UX, identity UX47:02 - EIP-7702: What it is and why it matters50:00 - Speculation vs stability: the real bifurcation in crypto52:40 - Henri’s vision for 2025 and hiring at Privy54:08 - Rapid-fire round: food, music, tech, travel, and more1:04:28 - Where to find out more about Privy and wrap-up--- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #ethereum #privy #crypto #stripe
ZisK zkVM Spins Out Of Polygon
Jordi Baylina introduces ZisK zkVM. And Etherscan releases an address analytics tab. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/723 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
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
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
Ribbon Full Short Award (in partnership with Ribbon and Kinotron)
Ribbon Full Short Award implemented in partnership with Ribbon and Kinotron. This interview features the four Ukrainian award winning filmmakers each receiving $20,000 plus mentoring to complete their projects. All of these productions will be completed in Ukraine.
Dropped Out. Went Homeless. Built Hungary’s 1st Bitcoin Exchange. Mined Ethereum’s Genesis Block.
Welcome to the third episode of the aVIRAL Podcast, recorded at The Network School — a global startup society of curious minds, nomads, and builders! 🌍 In this episode, I sit down with Barnabas Debreczeni, a Hungarian tech entrepreneur, Ethereum OG, and posthumanist thinker who has lived one of the wildest journeys in crypto. We talk about: 🔹 Why he chose to go homeless after dropping out of university 🔹 Mining Ethereum’s Genesis Block with a custom script 🔹 Building Hungary’s first Bitcoin exchange from scratch 🔹 The early chaos of Mt. Gox, Silk Road & Bitcoin civil wars 🔹 Network states, AI agents & reinventing education for kids Follow Barnabas on X: https://x.com/keo Barnabas shares a mind-blowing origin story—from coding at age 5 and sleeping on park benches, to building real-world crypto infrastructure and dreaming of decentralized schools for the next generation. If you're into early Bitcoin history, Ethereum lore, or future societies powered by AI and crypto, this one's a must-listen. 🎙️ aVIRAL Podcast — A podcast series where stories spark ideas. Hosted by Aviral, straight from the heart of Network School Chapters: 00:00 WATCH TILL THE END 01:07 Early Life and Selective Learning Style 02:37 University Dropout and Self-Directed Learning 06:11 Becoming Homeless by Choice - Entrepreneurship Lessons 09:27 Finding Mentorship and First Programming Job 15:35 Post-2008 Crisis and Biointensive Farming Community 19:47 Discovering Bitcoin and Early Adoption (2010-2011) 22:19 Early Bitcoin Usage Challenges and Solutions 27:38 Bitcoin as Money vs Store of Value Philosophy 31:06 Bitcoin Block Size Wars and Community Split 38:11 Bitcoin Exchange Business in Hungary 46:43 Mining Ethereum Genesis Block - The Story 53:37 Founding First Bitcoin Exchange in Hungary 59:14 Current Bitcoin Institutional Adoption Analysis 01:07:46 Network States and Pop-up Cities 01:25:03 AI-Enhanced Education and Learning 01:41:59 Family-Friendly Network States Vision
