Crypto Sapiens

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! Subscribe for more deep dives into Web3, social tokens, and the future of online communities!

Discover how Degen, HAM, and channel tokens are transforming the Farcaster ecosystem and reshaping how we build and grow crypto communities. In this episode, Sahil and Moe from OpenRank join us to break down the success of early token experiments like Degen, HAM, and Moxie and reveal how channel tokens are making these tools accessible to everyone. Learn how: ✅ Degen revolutionized tipping and engagement. ✅ HAM pushed the boundaries of gamification and financial incentives. ✅ Channel tokens empower creators to scale and reward their communities effortlessly. We also explore the future of Farcaster, from cross-channel collaboration to gamified tools for engagement and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned builder or new to Web3, this episode is packed with actionable insights to grow your community.

In this episode of CryptoSapiens, we dive into the transformative power of channel tokens with Sahil and Dharmi. Learn how these innovative tools are revolutionizing Farcaster communities through fair launches, fair rewards, and community wallets. We explore the mechanics of channel tokens as tools for social and economic coordination, enabling decentralized governance, rewarding meaningful contributions, and fostering collaboration across communities. Sahil and Dharmi also share how Cura leverages OpenRank to create reputation-based leaderboards and gamified weekly rewards, making engagement both fair and fun. Discover how channel tokens unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth, transparent tokenomics, and values-aligned partnerships. Whether you're a moderator, creator, or community entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your community on Farcaster. Don't miss this essential guide to building thriving, token-powered communities!

Discover how OpenRank is transforming decentralized social networks with open data and transparent algorithms. In this video, we explore how OpenRank powers reputation systems, leaderboards, and channel tokens on Farcaster, creating sustainable and engaging onchain communities. Learn how OpenRank's verifiable algorithms and Cura's AI moderation tools are setting a new standard for trust and innovation in decentralized social.

The painting of Elon was made famous in July, 2021, when Elon replied and said “It's like looking in a mirror.”   https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1410520073845022722   Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and a team of art and technology appreciatooors brought a nine-foot-tall statue of Elon, based on the painting, towed behind a CyberTruck, to SpaceX HQ in Texas. The group purchased the original drawing from the talented artist, tokenized it, and gave it its due place in internet lore, and in the intersection of IRL and URL.   CryptoSapiens host Chris Eberle was joined by three members of the team: Louis, Rafa, and Ultron for a deep dive into how this event came to be, how they navigate the murky waters of crypto, and why they how they drive real world impact with some really wacky content.   The conversation revolves around the topic of internet culture, memes, and the connection between the online and offline worlds. The guests discuss their involvement in projects like ElonRWA and FeistyDAO, which aim to bring meme culture to a wider audience and blur the line between digital and physical art. They also talk about the recent viral event called Elon Day, where a nine-foot-tall “Ronaldo-eqsue” statue of Elon Musk was displayed near SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas. The event sparked curiosity and conversation about blockchain, crypto, and NFTs. The conversation explores the intersection of crypto, blockchain, skepticism, and curiosity. The guests discuss the challenges of scams in the industry and the importance of building projects with real fundamentals and provenance validation. They emphasize the need for a human approach to educate people about blockchain and NFTs. The guests also talk about their future plans, including a world tour with the Elon statue, collaborations with other communities, and involvement in charity events. They express their desire to have a conversation with Elon Musk about blockchain, NFTs, and internet culture.    Follow our esteemed guests on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ElonRWA https://x.com/UltronMKII https://x.com/summerinternXX2  https://x.com/NFDtoken https://x.com/RetroDogesNFT   And your host, Chris Eberle: https://x.com/defiginger https://x.com/CryptoSapiens_

Recorded at Quai's studio at their HQ in Austin Texas. Host Chris Eberle is joined by Alan Orwick, CEO and Founder of Dominant Strategies, building the Quai Network. Quai Network is a Layer 1 Blockchain that optimizes for performance without sacrificing the core principles of blockchain technology.   Chris and Alan discuss the origins of Quai at the University of Texas at Austin, Alan's role in starting UT's Blockchain Club back in the day, and his continued support of UT students and innovation in Austin.    They break down Quai's alignment with Bitcoin and the origins of crypto, and the team's focus on driving everyday usage of crypto. Quai has what Alan refers to as “Last Mover's Advantage” building their blockchain upon the learnings of the builders who came before them.    Getting back to the core of crypto, and leaning into “web2.5” experiences where users have easy interfaces to experiment and crypto is there under the hood, Quai is building towards their mainnet release later this year. Listen in to learn all about what they're building and how to get involved.   Hook ‘em!   Learn more about Quai Network: https://qu.ai/ Follow Quai and Alan on X/Twitter: https://x.com/QuaiNetwork, https://x.com/0xalank Follow Chris: https://x.com/defiginger, https://warpcast.com/defiginger

Join Humpty Calderon and Pichi in episode 5 of Creators Take Action. The conversation covers various topics related to Farcaster, including the use of wallet connect, collapse frames, collaboration, and the integration of Moxie tokens. The hosts discuss their experiences with different platforms like Farhouse and Tavern, highlighting the importance of collaboration and the potential for monetization on demand. They also explore the concept of Moxie tokens and how they can incentivize participation and reward creators. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of the attention economy and the potential for widespread adoption of these new models. In this conversation, Pichi and Humpty discuss the decision-making process when choosing between different audio platforms, the importance of accessibility features, and the unique aspects of Farcaster that make it a safe and engaging space for creators. They also touch on the need for improved IP protection for creators and the potential of blockchain technology in this regard.

In this conversation, Humpty and Pichi interview Samantha, a candle maker and creator on Farcaster. They discuss Samantha's journey into candle making, the artistry behind their candles, and the intersection of technology and business. They also touch on the importance of beauty and utility in products, the concept of Hypersub, and the responsiveness of Farcaster founders. Samantha shares their tech stack, including Shopify, Notion, and Hypersub. The conversation explores the themes of building in public, learning from mistakes, and the supportive community on Farcaster. The guests discuss the importance of trying new things and being open to feedback, as well as the value of meeting people in real life and forming meaningful connections. They also highlight the unique and positive atmosphere of Farcaster, where imperfections are accepted and celebrated.

In this episode Humpty and Pichi discuss the challenges of internet connectivity at events, the importance of infrastructure and accessibility, the Moxie protocol, and the Buoy app. The hosts discuss their experiences at a tech gathering with limited internet access and the need for reliable connectivity for web3 applications. They also touch on the potential of Starlink to improve internet access at events. The hosts share their thoughts on the Moxie protocol, including the challenges of participating in auctions without stable internet and the team's responsiveness to issues. They also discuss the Buoy app and its potential for surfacing content. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need for more inclusive and accessible tools in the creator economy. The conversation explores the challenges and potential of Moxie, the rewards mechanism on Farcaster. The hosts discuss the need for more visibility of the rewards and how they are growing, as well as the difficulty for new users to understand and navigate Moxie. They also touch on the issue of engagement baiting and the potential negative impact on authentic conversations. The use of Buoy as a research tool is highlighted, along with the importance of authenticity and genuine engagement in the Farcaster community.

In this episode join Host Jon Ruth and Guest Magenta Ceiba, co-founder of Bloom Network, who shares her journey into crypto and the origins of Bloom. Bloom is a decentralized network that connects grassroots communities and movements focused on social and environmental impact. The network aims to bridge the gap between local initiatives and collaborative projects, making it easier for individuals and organizations to discover and engage in community-building efforts. Magenta discusses the challenges faced by grassroots organizers and the need for sustainable financial models. She also highlights the importance of community organizing, healing, and skill-building in creating a more resilient and interconnected world. Bloom Network is launching a social network that financially incentivizes community members to join and contribute. They are starting with a $12,700 grant pool and individuals are rewarded with the cooperative patronage token for their participation. The local Bloom hubs also receive a portion of the flow tokens based on the participation of their community members. The grants pool is distributed based on the flow tokens earned by individuals and local hubs. Bloom Network is structured as a federated DAO and operates as a cooperative. They aim to create a decentralized global governance system based on consent and modern decision-making tools.   Project social: https://x.com/OurBloomNetwork Magenta Social: https://x.com/magentaceiba

In this episode Humpty and Pichi bring on Jason (betashop.eth) to speak. The conversation revolves around the launch of Moxie, a protocol within the Farcaster ecosystem that enables the buying and selling of fan tokens. The hosts discuss the potential of Moxie to revolutionize the creator economy by allowing creators and their fans to share in the benefits and rewards of popular content. They also explore the concept of channels on Farcaster and how they can evolve from being like hashtags to becoming true communities. The conversation touches on the importance of utility and community in fan tokens, as well as the social capital score algorithm used to reward engagement on the platform. Tactical questions about bidding and the clearing price of fan tokens are also addressed. The conversation discusses the importance of being cautious and vigilant when participating in the Moxie airdrop and purchasing tokens. It emphasizes the need to only interact with official accounts and platforms to avoid scams. The conversation also touches on the availability of Moxie on different exchanges and the importance of liquidity and visibility for the project. It highlights the ability to use vested tokens immediately for participating in auctions and the potential for earning rewards based on the quality of content created on Farcaster. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of wallet hygiene, community building, and the potential for individuals to benefit from owning fan tokens and participating in channels.

In this inagural episode of Creators Take Action, Hosts Humpty and Pichi explore the creator stack and the potential of the creator economy on Farcaster. The hosts discuss their experiences with HyperSub, rounds, and other Farcaster products. They highlight the importance of community building, monetization, and the ability to reward valuable contributions. They also touch on the challenges and improvements needed in the Farcaster ecosystem. The conversation covers topics such as using rounds for voting and rewards, the potential of channels and hyper subs, the challenges of power badges and visibility, and the importance of sharing knowledge and resources.

In this episode of Impact Makers, Ben West, a trailblazer in community organizing and campaign strategy, discusses his journey into Web3 and his work at Thrive Protocol. Thrive Protocol is a mechanism and methodology for helping ecosystems grow by attracting, funding, and scaling projects in the Web3 space. They work with top Web3 communities like Arbitrum, Apecoin, Polygon, and more. The protocol uses incentive mechanisms, feedback loops, and human validation assessments to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and that impact is measured and rewarded. They are building a reputation system for reviewers and are focused on changing the way people are rewarded for their work. In this conversation, Ben from Thrive Protocol discusses the importance of funding mechanisms and decision-making processes in the Web3 space. He shares insights from his experience at Gitcoin and highlights the work being done at Thrive Protocol to create a more inclusive and efficient funding ecosystem. Ben also talks about the long-term vision of Thrive Protocol and its potential to bridge the gap between the digital and real world. He emphasizes the need for user-friendly tools and a focus on user experience in the Web3 space. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Ben's book, 'The Monkey Flower Experiment,' and the power of community and collaboration in making a positive impact. Jon Ruth https://warpcast.com/jonruth https://x.com/jhruth Ben West https://warpcast.com/benwest https://x.com/BenWest Thrive Protocol https://x.com/ThriveProtocol https://www.thriveprotocol.com/   Takeaways Thrive Protocol is a mechanism and methodology for helping ecosystems grow in the Web3 space. They attract, fund, and scale projects by using incentive mechanisms, feedback loops, and human validation assessments. Thrive Protocol works with top Web3 communities like Arbitrum, Apecoin, and Polygon. They are focused on changing the way people are rewarded for their work and ensuring that funds are allocated appropriately. They are building a reputation system for reviewers to ensure the quality of assessments. Funding mechanisms and decision-making processes are crucial in the Web3 space to create an inclusive and efficient funding ecosystem. Thrive Protocol aims to bridge the gap between the digital and real world by providing user-friendly tools and focusing on user experience. The long-term vision of Thrive Protocol is to revolutionize the way work is done and empower individuals to be fairly rewarded for their contributions. Ben is writing a book called 'The Monkey Flower Experiment,' which explores decision-making mechanisms in a university setting and the challenges of resource allocation. Community and collaboration are essential in driving positive change and making a meaningful impact.

In this episode join host Chris Eberle (@defiginger) as he speaks with guests Smoke and Tridog from Own The Doge, a cultural organization and DAO that stewards the Doge meme and promotes its positive impact. They have acquired the rights to the original Doge image and the IP in partnership with Atsuko Sato, who rescued and raised Kabosu, the Shiba Inu in the legendary Doge meme. Own the Doge has organized a community of over a million holders of the DOG token across different blockchains. They have used their platform to support charitable causes, including being the largest crypto donor to Save the Children. Own the Doge is also launching the Pixel Portal, a platform where holders of the DOG token can visualize their piece of the Doge meme as an NFT. They are moving the Pixel Portal from Ethereum to the Base blockchain to reduce gas fees and improve accessibility. They are also planning a big event for Doge Day on November 2nd, which will include breaking a Guinness World Record and collaborations with meme celebrities. Own the Doge is organizing Doge Day 2024 in Japan, which will include a Guinness World Record attempt. They are also looking for sponsors for the event. The team is working on a Doge documentary that captures the stories and impact of Doge in the world. They believe in using Doge as a force for good and supporting doge culture and public goods. They have also commissioned Such Wow City, a metaverse game based on Tokyo, where players can experience Doge culture and interact with NFTs and Easter eggs. Own the Doge is active on Discord, Telegram, and their official X page.(links below)  https://x.com/ownthedoge https://x.com/Smoke_theArtist https://x.com/tridog Official website: https://www.ownthedoge.com/ The #SummerOfDoge on base: https://x.com/ownthedoge/status/1814024451152855250 OTD Projects and proposals: https://www.ownthedoge.com/#tank

In this episode of Are We There Yet, Chris Eberle speaks with Alex Rawitz from Dimo. They discuss the importance of data ownership and privacy in the automotive industry. He explains how Demo is creating decentralized infrastructure for moving objects, allowing users to have control over their own data and share it with businesses of their choice. The goal is to create a fair and transparent system where users can benefit from their data and have access to a marketplace of automotive services. Rawitz also highlights the opportunities of owning and controlling one's data, such as personalized AI and better pricing in the automotive industry. Decentralized infrastructure, physical infrastructure, and the wallet experience are key themes in the conversation. The discussion explores how decentralized tech in IoT and other industries can revolutionize established systems. The importance of permissionless networking, infrastructure deployment, and cryptographic security is highlighted. The conversation also touches on the challenges of the wallet experience and the need for user-friendly interfaces. The potential for on-chain summer and the integration of crypto into everyday life is discussed. The role of car hacking and the activation of car enthusiasts in the crypto space is explored. The conversation concludes with predictions for the future, emphasizing the need for improved wallet experiences and the integration of crypto apps into users' daily lives.

Join Humpty in this last episode of Crypto Consumer Chronicles as he speaks with Yuki and JackAlpha from beyondClub. The conversation revolves around the topics of loyalty programs, on-chain data, community building, and the Japanese crypto scene. The guests discuss the limitations of traditional loyalty programs and the potential of on-chain loyalty programs to offer interoperability, liquidity, and reward distribution. They highlight the importance of building communities and creating non-financial incentives for users. The guests also mention the active NFT and GameFi scenes in Japan and how Japanese companies are experimenting with NFTs and integrating them into their experiences. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the new features and games in the check-in app. Check-In is launching property NFTs that represent physical locations to create a games layer on top of check-ins. The goal is to make check-ins sustainable and fun by applying game mechanics. Property NFT owners can earn points when others check in to their location. Check-In will airdrop 15,000-20,000 property NFTs to early users and Farcon attendees. They also plan to collaborate with different city channels for curation campaigns. The onboarding process will be made easier by allowing users to sign in with Google or other sign-in methods.   Project Socials: https://warpcast.com/beyondclub https://x.com/beyondClub_xyz Guest(s): Yuki, Jack Alpha Guest Socials: Yuki: https://warpcast.com/yuki https://x.com/yukiw_eth

In this conversation, Humpty and Lucas discuss the platform Pods, which allows creators to publish podcasts on-chain as NFTs. They explore the value proposition of Pods, including the ability to monetize content directly and engage with the audience on a more granular level. They also discuss the power of composability in extending the value of content and the different ways creators can leverage the data available to them. Lucas highlights the importance of designing games and rewards for different types of audience engagement, such as speculation, social interaction, affinity, and patronage. The conversation explores the potential of on-chain media and the role of collectors in content creation. It discusses the design space for creators to engage with their audience and the importance of recognizing the value of collecting data early. The conversation also touches on the challenges of onboarding creators and listeners to the crypto space and the need for improved user experience. It concludes with a discussion on collaborative opportunities in on-chain media and the potential for incentivizing engagement through games and rewards.    Project Socials: https://x.com/podsdotmedia https://warpcast.com/pods Guest: Lucas Guest Socials: https://x.com/0x_Lucas https://warpcast.com/0xl

In this episode of Impact Maker, Host Jon Ruth speaks with Anna Stone. Anna, a visionary leader at the intersection of finance and technology, shares her journey into the world of Crypto and Web3. She discusses her work with GoodDollar, a project focused on enabling universal basic income through blockchain technology. The conversation delves into the impact of GoodDollar on communities, the challenges of financial inequality, and the potential of blockchain to empower individuals globally. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to digital education, community finance, blockchain technology, Web3, stablecoins, and the impact of crypto on the world. It also delves into the challenges and lessons learned from an exploit in the UBI protocol, as well as the importance of staying optimistic in the crypto space. The discussion concludes with insights into the future of DApps and the builder energy in the crypto space.   https://x.com/gooddollarorg  

In this episode Humpty speaks with Grace of Unlonely.app. She shares her background in art and how it influenced her career path. She talks about her journey from retail to working at Google and eventually entering the crypto space. Grace highlights the challenges of bringing non-crypto users into the space and the importance of building trust and reputation. She also discusses the current state of creator tools in the crypto space and the need for improved user experience. Unlonely is a platform that focuses on creating human connections through live streaming and interactive experiences. They aim to provide a cozy and authentic space on the internet where people can engage with each other in real-time. The platform has gained momentum and popularity by producing shows like Love Unleveraged, a dating show that combines web3 features and reality TV. Unlonely's success is attributed to its commitment to humanizing the online experience and fostering genuine connections.   Links: - Project Socials: https://x.com/unlonely_app https://warpcast.com/unlonely - Guest Socials: https://x.com/gracewhiteguan https://warpcast.com/grace  

In episode 7 of Crypto Consumer Chronicles, Humpty Calderon speaks with Steph Alinsug, CMO of Friends With Benefits (FWB). The conversation covers Steph's journey from Seed Club to Vessel and now as the CMO of Friends with Benefits (FWB). It delves into the evolution of Seed Club, the challenges of social media marketing, and the importance of personal branding in brand strategy. The discussion highlights the strategic approach to content creation and the impact of individual voices in brand communication. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to social media strategy, newsletters, Web3 social platforms, and the upcoming Fest event. It delves into the challenges and opportunities of social media engagement, the significance of newsletters, and the impact of Web3 platforms like Farcaster and Lens. Additionally, it explores the marketing strategies for the On Chain Summer drop and the cultural shift in IRL experiences within the crypto space.   Project Socials: https://warpcast.com/fwb, https://x.com/FWBtweets Guest Socials: https://warpcast.com/hun3y.eth, https://x.com/cryptohun3y    

In this episode Jon Ruth speaks with Coleen Chase. As a force at the nexus of technology and social impact, Coleen shares her journey into Web3 and her work at the Solar Foundation. She discusses the potential of blockchain and Web3 to support creative endeavors, address climate change, and empower communities in rural Africa. The conversation delves into the impact of solar power on education, healthcare, and community development, highlighting the transformative potential of sustainable energy solutions. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the impact of solar solutions on communities, the importance of refrigeration, regenerative agriculture, skills training, and the role of the Climate Coordination Network in driving positive change. It also delves into the significance of decentralized internet, the need for more women in Web3, and the efforts to bridge the gender divide in the tech industry.   Project Socials: https://twitter.com/Solar_FND & https://twitter.com/climate_program Guest Socials: https://twitter.com/ColeenChase

In this episode Humpty Calderon speaks with Brian, the CEO of Boost.xyz. The conversation covers the evolution of Boost, previously known as Rabbit Hole, and its role in incentivizing on-chain actions. It delves into the creator fund, Boost's integration with Farcaster, and the potential of decentralized identity and reputation in the Web3 gaming space. - Project Socials: https://x.com/boost_xyz - Guest Socials: https://x.com/Flynnjamm

In this episode Humpty speaks with Drakula Founder Alex Masmej. Alex Masmej discusses his experience at a conference, his background in crypto, and the evolution of his projects Showtime and Drakula. He explains how Drakula aims to disrupt TikTok by offering content creators the opportunity to monetize their content and earn more than they would on traditional social media platforms. The integration of the Degen token and the creator fund have been instrumental in the success of Drakula. Masmej also discusses the use of points (Drip) in the app and the potential future applications of the token. Drakula is a video-first social media platform that aims to revolutionize the creator economy. It differentiates itself from TikTok by focusing on creator monetization and providing a fair share of earnings to content creators. Drakula is working on connecting videos to the crypto world, creating a stronger link between content and the crypto ecosystem. The platform is also exploring the use of fabric, a stable price model, to align creators and fans better. Drakula is integrated with Farcaster, and is  not considered a competitor. The team is actively working on deepening the integration between the two platforms.   -Drakula Socials: https://x.com/Drakulaapp https://warpcast.com/drakula   -Alex Socials: https://x.com/AlexMasmej https://warpcast.com/alexmasmej.eth      

In this episode of Crypto Consumer Chronicles, Humpty Calderon joins FarCon 2024 organizers Ted (not) Lasso, McBain, and Dylsteck and reflect to reflect on the event. Farcon, the Farcaster conference, was a cultural event that went beyond traditional crypto conferences. The organizers were intentional about creating a unique and inclusive experience that reflected the Farcaster community. They focused on the vibes, culture, and human connections rather than just the financial aspects of crypto. The event featured official events like live podcasts, art nights, and music nights that resonated with the Farcaster community. The organizers also emphasized partnerships with sponsors, ensuring that their involvement enhanced the overall experience. Farcon served as an onboarding mechanism to crypto, introducing people to Farcaster and the crypto world without starting with crypto itself. Farcon and Farhack were paradigm shifts in the conference and hackathon space, focusing on meaningful connections and collaboration. The emphasis was on building a community and providing value to the participants. The event showcased the power of Farcaster as an onboarding tool for consumer crypto, with channels being a key feature for finding tribes and growing networks. The decentralized nature of Farcon and the decision to relinquish ownership for future events demonstrated the commitment to decentralization and community-driven initiatives. The organizers are excited to see how Farcon evolves in the future and are supportive of positive intentions and community support.   Warpcast Profiles: Humpty: https://warpcast.com/humpty.eth Ted (not Lasso): https://warpcast.com/ted McBain: https://warpcast.com/mcbain Dylsteck: https://warpcast.com/dylsteck.eth   Music: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/florid License code: YU5LBWRMDDWSPPA0  

In this conversation, Humpty and Colin Armstrong discuss the platform Paragraph, which is a publishing platform that helps creators build, own, and grow direct relationships with their audience. They talk about the evolution of content platforms and the limitations of existing platforms like Medium and Substack. Colin explains the unique features of Paragraph, including its integration with the social protocol Farcaster and its use of the decentralized storage protocol Arweave. They also discuss the importance of customization, re-engaging the audience, and the ability to turn posts into NFTs for monetization. The conversation also touches on the acquisition of Mirror by Paragraph and the differences between the two platforms. In this conversation, Colin Armstrong, the founder of Paragraph, discusses the recent collaboration between Paragraph and Mirror, the future of both platforms, and the vision for the creator economy. They explore topics such as the integration of different protocols, the alignment of incentives for creators and collectors, and the potential for developers to build on top of Paragraph. Colin also shares his excitement for the growth of the platform and invites creators and developers to join the community.   Paragraph website:  https://paragraph.xyz/ Paragraph on X: https://twitter.com/paragraph_xyz Paragraph channel on Warpcast:  https://warpcast.com/~/channel/paragraph   Colin on X: https://twitter.com/colinarms Colin on Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/colin        

In this episode Humpty Calderon speaks with Founder of $DEGEN, Jacek.   The conversation explores the power of memes and the memetic value of Degen. It discusses the evolution of Degen and its role as a community-driven project. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of building a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and the importance of flexibility and community involvement. The creation of Degen Angels, a group that incentivizes builders and supports the Degen ecosystem, is highlighted as an example of the community's creativity and initiative. In this conversation, Jacek discusses the growth and future of Degen and Degenchain. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and maintaining a positive community. Jacek also talks about the organic growth of Degen and the role of builders in the ecosystem. He shares his vision of becoming a filter for projects and highlights the need for experimentation and creativity. Jacek reflects on his journey as a founder and expresses gratitude for the support of the community.   Helpful Links: Guest: Jacek, Founder of Degen - https://warpcast.com/jacek Project: Degen, Degen L3 - https://twitter.com/degentokenbase https://warpcast.com/degentokenbase/ Takeaways - Memes have a powerful memetic value and can unite communities around a common identity. - Degen started as a quiet channel on Farcaster but quickly gained popularity and became the most active channel. - The success of Degen is attributed to its ability to capture the spirit of the meme culture and reward community participation. - Building a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) requires finding a balance between structure and flexibility. - The Degen community has shown creativity and initiative in building projects that support the Degen ecosystem, such as Degen Angels. - Building trust and maintaining a positive community are crucial for the success of a project like Degen. - The organic growth of Degen has been a key factor in its success, with builders and passionate community members driving development. - Jacek envisions himself as a filter for projects, highlighting and amplifying the ones that align with Degen's values. - Experimentation and creativity are essential for the future growth of - Degen, and Jacek aims to prioritize these aspects. - Jacek reflects on his journey as a founder and expresses gratitude for the support of the community.

In this episode, Carlos Melgar, also known as Noun976, discusses his journey in the crypto space and his work in impact onboarding. He shares how he started by organizing beach cleanups in Honduras and incentivizing locals to participate by giving them crypto. This led to the realization that crypto can make a real impact in communities with limited financial resources. Carlos emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific needs of each community and involving them in the decision-making process. He also introduces the concept of 'meme-packed onboarding' as a way to engage thought leaders in the public goods space and encourage them to fund impactful projects. They also discuss the importance of having fun while making an impact in the world of crypto. They highlight the power of playfulness in meme coins and how it can be leveraged for real-world projects. They also dive into the concept of Nouns, a DAO that allows individuals to vote on proposals and fund various initiatives. Carlos shares his experience with onboarding organizations into the crypto space and emphasizes the need to take action and experiment in the real world. They conclude by encouraging listeners to stay optimistic and not be deterred by failure.   Socials: Follow Carlos: X: https://twitter.com/carlosjmelgar Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/carlosjmelgar Follow Jon: X: https://twitter.com/jhruth Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/jonruth  Follow Crypto Sapiens: Crypto Sapiens website: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ X: https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/csm  

At ETH Denver Eureka John had the chance to sit down with friend and fellow Crypto Sapiens Host Donny Clutterbuck along with Digital Artist Swayze from Fomojis. Donny and Swayze dive pretty deep into the significance of Fomojis and recursive of inscriptions as well as how the BTC ecosystem has many other use cases besides being just a "boring chain for finance use cases". Fomojis is an NFT based on Bitcoin's Ordinals. Fomojis 2.0 collection made heavy use of recursive inscriptions to minimise the size of of our inscriptions as much as possible. A recursive inscription is any inscription that references another inscription. This is done in HTML/Javascript inscriptions by retrieving the content of another inscription. We are using this to construct each image based on its traits. Put simply, each inscription is not actually an image, but instead a HTML file which retrieves each indivdual trait and layers them on top of each other to create the final image. Because of this, the traits are just inscribed once, and reused many times, which saves block space. HTML files are many times smaller than images, improving the efficiency of the inscriptions enormously.   You can find them here: Fomojis: https://www.fomojis.io/ Magic Eden: https://magiceden.io/collections/ethereum/0x339b4a013fb281a488ec05762a8f29940df7e17f Swayze: X: https://twitter.com/SwayzeDigital Donny Clutterbuck: https://twitter.com/itsdonnyok  

In this episode Chris Eberle speaks with Navin Vethanayagam, the Chief Brain of IQ.wiki formerly Everipedia, and the Galaxy Brain of BrainDAO. Navin speaks about IQ.wiki as the world's largest blockchain and cryptocurrency encyclopedia with thousands of wikis on all topics and branches of knowledge in the crypto space. IQ.wiki uses blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to scale crypto knowledge. Their mission is to mission is to educate the world on blockchain technology.     Summary IQ .wiki is the world's largest blockchain encyclopedia, designed for anyone who wants to learn more about crypto. They offer a wide range of topics, from basic concepts like Bitcoin and Ethereum to complex DeFi topics. IQGPT is an AI model trained on IQ .wiki data, allowing users to ask questions and get ELI5 explanations. It can be integrated into platforms like Telegram and Discord. The goal is to make learning about crypto more accessible and scalable. IQ .wiki is focused on the crypto space for now, but they have plans to expand into other areas, including AI auditing for smart contracts. The conversation explores the potential of AI and crypto, focusing on the application of AI in auditing smart contracts and the future of AI on the blockchain. The guest highlights the need for AI solutions to prevent hacks and vulnerabilities in blockchain projects, as current solutions like bug bounties and hiring auditing firms are time-consuming and expensive. They discuss the importance of building blockchains dedicated to AI and the potential for AI models to move on-chain, allowing for the building of AI applications on top of each other. The guest also explains the role of the IQ token in staking and governance.   Takeaways IQ .wiki is the world's largest blockchain encyclopedia, offering a wide range of topics for anyone interested in learning about crypto. IQGPT is an AI model trained on IQ .wiki data, providing ELI5 explanations and can be integrated into platforms like Telegram and Discord. The goal is to make learning about crypto more accessible and scalable. IQ .wiki is currently focused on the crypto space but has plans to expand into other areas, including AI auditing for smart contracts. AI can play a crucial role in auditing smart contracts and preventing hacks and vulnerabilities in blockchain projects. Building blockchains dedicated to AI and moving AI models on-chain can enable the development of AI applications on top of each other. The IQ token is central to the IQ ecosystem, allowing for staking and governance participation. The intersection of AI and crypto presents exciting opportunities for innovation and collaboration.   Links https://iq.wiki/ https://iqgpt.com/ https://iqgpt.com/ https://twitter.com/IQWIKI https://twitter.com/NavV96 https://iq.wiki/wiki/navin-vethanayagam     Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/  X: @cryptosapiens_   https://warpcast.com/csm Host: Chris Eberle: https://twitter.com/defiginger  

In this inaugural episode of the Crypto Consumer Chronicles series, Humpty Calderon speaks with Jonny Mack from Fabric. Jonny discusses the concept of consumer crypto and the development of HyperSub.withFabric.xyz, an NFT subscription platform. He shares his background in tech and design, and how it has prepared him for the crypto industry. The conversation explores the different entry points into crypto, the importance of finding the Goldilocks zone between gambling and purism, and the need for simplicity in design. The discussion also delves into the motivation behind building Hypersub and the design principles that guided its development. Fabric founder Jonny Mack discusses the challenges of building a startup in the crypto space and the importance of finding the intersection between weird and delightful. He shares his experience of launching Hypersub, a subscription NFT platform, and the initial struggle to gain traction. Mack emphasizes the need for founders to gain insights and make informed decisions, even in the early stages of a project. He also highlights the importance of building both a protocol and a client, and the value of a great user experience in driving adoption. Mack introduces the Hypersub Accelerator program, aimed at helping creators succeed on-chain.   Links: Hybersub website: https://hypersub.withfabric.xyz/ Jonny Mack X: https://twitter.com/_nonlinear Jonny Mack Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/nonlinear.eth   Takeways Consumer crypto can be approached from different entry points, including the computer (technology and economics) and the casino (economic opportunity). Success in the industry involves finding the Goldilocks zone between these two perspectives. Simplicity in design is crucial in the complex world of crypto. The focus should be on making products and experiences easy to use and understand. HyperSub was developed to address the lack of innovative use cases for NFTs beyond collectibles. It introduces the concept of NFT subscriptions, allowing creators to offer time-based access and share revenue with subscribers. The design principles behind HyperSub include the integration of time as a dimension, the allocation of subscriber rewards, and on-chain referral rewards. These features differentiate HyperSub from traditional platforms like Patreon. Finding the intersection between weird and delightful can draw people in and make a product stand out. The worst outcome for a founder's product is indifference; it's important to receive feedback, whether positive or negative. Building both a protocol and a client is crucial in the crypto space, as a great user experience is necessary to demonstrate the value of the protocol. Gaining insights and making informed decisions is challenging for early-stage founders in the crypto niche, but it's important to connect with early customers and iterate based on their feedback. The HyperSub Accelerator program aims to help creators overcome roadblocks and succeed on-chain by providing support, distribution, and discoverability.   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/bolt License code: EBIGIA3UGHHXFU5W

Humpty joins Ethan Chan from Allium in this final episode of Onchain Alpha.   In this conversation, Ethan from Allium discusses the importance of data in the blockchain space and how Allium aims to provide accurate, simple, and fast data to various segments of the market. They cover topics such as the meaning behind the name Allium, the value of data in accounting and auditing, stablecoins, NFTs, DEXs, institutional staking, and more. They also discuss the accessibility of blockchain data and how Allium is focused on improving the user experience for data analysts. The conversation touches on the process of creating data schemas and the potential role of AI in this process. Allium is focused on providing high-quality, real-time data indexing for the blockchain industry. They aim to solve data plumbing problems and help their partners save time and money. They have been working on civil detection for airdrops, clustering wallets across different chains to identify potential fraud. Allium is constantly adding new chains to their platform and aims to cover 80-90% of people's use cases in the next three months. They offer a trial for interested analysts and provide clear answers on whether they can help or not.   - Project Socials: https://twitter.com/AlliumLabs - Guest(s): Ethan Chan - Guest Socials: https://twitter.com/ethanyish   Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_ https://warpcast.com/csm     Takeaways - Allium aims to provide accurate, simple, and fast data to various segments of the blockchain market. - Data is crucial in accounting, auditing, stablecoins, NFTs, DEXs, institutional staking, and other areas of the blockchain ecosystem. - There is a need to improve the accessibility and user experience of blockchain data for data analysts. - Creating data schemas is a complex and resource-intensive process, but advancements in AI may help streamline it in the future. Allium focuses on providing high-quality, real-time data indexing for the blockchain industry. - They help solve data plumbing problems and save their partners time and money. - Allium has been working on civil detection for airdrops, clustering wallets across different chains to identify potential fraud. - They are constantly adding new chains to their platform and aim to cover 80-90% of people's use cases in the next three months. - Interested analysts can sign up for a trial and receive clear answers on whether Allium can help or not.

In this episode of Onchain Alpha Carl Cervone of Open Source Observer (Prev Hypercerts) discusses the importance of funding open source projects and the emergence of a culture of funding public goods in the Web3 ecosystem. He highlights the need for coordination and standards in the development of protocols and the role of open source in facilitating experimentation. Carl also explains the value of open source data and the role of the Open Source Observer project in connecting project work activities with on-chain data. He specifically mentions the impact of optimism in the L2 space and the ability to track and analyze data to prove its impact. The conversation explores the challenges of proving impact in the Web3 ecosystem and the role of data in measuring and incentivizing public goods. It discusses the need for impact data scientists and the potential of leveraging the social graph in open source networks. The conversation also touches on the importance of finding better metrics to measure impact and the opportunities for Web3 as more people get involved in impact data analysis.   Project website: https://www.opensource.observer/ Project Socials: https://twitter.com/osobserver Carl Socials: https://twitter.com/carl_cervone   Takeways: - There is a growing culture of funding public goods in the Web3 ecosystem, driven by the recognition of the interdependence and the need for collaboration. - Protocols in the Web3 space require leadership that is focused on the long-term sustainability of the protocol and is willing to eventually step back and let the community take over. - Open source projects in the crypto space have the advantage of being able to connect project work activities with on-chain data, allowing for better understanding and analysis of their impact. - The Open Source Observer project aims to provide a platform for connecting project work activities with on-chain data, enabling the tracking and analysis of the impact of open source projects. - Optimism has made a significant impact in the L2 space, and the Open Source Observer project has been able to track and analyze data to prove its impact. Proving impact in the Web3 ecosystem is challenging, but leading metrics like developer activity and user activity can provide some indication. - The role of impact data scientists is emerging as a valuable skill set in the Web3 space. - Leveraging the social graph in open source networks can enable new possibilities for measuring impact and identifying valuable projects. - Finding better metrics to measure impact is an ongoing process, and being specific and detail-oriented is crucial. - The opportunities for Web3 are vast as more people get involved in impact data analysis and contribute to the growth of public goods.

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there. In this part 5, we interviewed Ryan Condron of Lumerin.io. Lumerin is a decentralized marketplace for trading Bitcoin hashpower. Lumerin makes bitcoin hashpower accessible to anyone. Lumerin is partnering up with Morpheus, a decentralized AI network to develop applications that use AI to make web3 applications more accessible, efficient and transparent. Thanks Ryan for being so patient as I tried to understand how everything tied together!   Website: https://lumerin.io/ Socials: Lumerin X: https://twitter.com/hellolumerin Ryan X: https://twitter.com/ryankcondron  

In this conversation, Swaroop and Humpty discuss the entrepreneurial journey and the creation of Powerloom protocol. Swaroop shares his background in tech and crypto, highlighting the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurship. They delve into the development of Power Loom, a composable data network for blockchain data, and its key features such as snapshots and decentralization. The conversation also touches on the comparison between Power Loom and other data service providers in the industry. In this conversation, Humpty and Swaroop discuss the success of Farcaster and the value of hackathons. They explore the importance of connecting with founders and sponsors, as well as the future of hackathons in the decentralized social space. Swaroop shares his vision for Power Loom and how it can continue to expand using innovative platforms. They also discuss the power of on-chain development and the impact of Web3 in the digital space. The conversation concludes with a reminder to engage with Powerloom and stay updated on its developments. Socials: Powerloom X: https://twitter.com/ PowerloomHQ: https://powerloom.io/ Swaroop X: https://twitter.com/SwaroopH Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_ https://warpcast.com/csm   Takeaways: - Perseverance is crucial in the entrepreneurial journey, and it is important to find meaning and impact in the projects you work on. -Powerloom is a composable data network for blockchain data, providing decentralized and reliable access to on-chain data. - Powerloom's snapshots concept allows for continuous observation and cataloging of smart contracts, ensuring accurate and trustworthy data. - Powerloom differentiates itself from other data service providers by offering a decentralized approach and eliminating the need for redundant data queries. - The development of Powerloom is driven by the vision of making on-chain data more accessible and efficient for developers and users. Farcaster has seen significant success, with Pratik's podcasts ranking in the top five casts on the platform. - Hackathons provide valuable opportunities to connect with founders and sponsors in the decentralized social space. - Powerloom aims to expand its vision by supporting innovative platforms and building a low-code, no-code solution. - On-chain development allows for greater composability and decentralization, empowering individuals to participate without relying on centralized providers. - Web3 development offers new possibilities for creating value and impact in the digital space. Timestamps: **00:00** Introduction **00:55** Overview of Swaroop, Crypto Journey and Starting of Power Loom **05:31** The Entrepreneurial Journey **10:49** Building Power Loom **14:40** How Power Loom works and How a developer can get started **22:13** Comparison with Other Services **24:55** Celebrating Success on Farcaster **26:06** The Value metrics of Hackathons **26:20** Humpty's thoughts on Value Metrics of Hackathons: Connecting with Founders and Sponsors **27:33** Swaroop's thoughts on The Value Metrics of Hackathon **32:22** The Journey of Orange Protocol **34:45** The Inspiration behind SuperFans **35:15** Collaboration and Multiple Platforms **38:40** Expanding Power Loom Vision **41:35** Building on Power Loom **44:23** Future of Power Loom **47:40** Power of On-Chain Development **49:18** Engaging with Power Loom **50:35** Closing Remarks

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there. In this part 4, we interviewed Melissa Turner of Millu.ai and Nomadic Futurist. Millu is an IRL tech hub for the people empowering people who may be otherwise left behind with tech fitness, gaining the skills and knowledge to thrive in and shape the digital age. We discuss AI and web3, the future, and what we can do to keep up.   You can find Melissa and Millu below: Melissa Turner: X: https://twitter.com/zeer0wan Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/zeer0wan Millu.ai website: https://www.millu.ai/  

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there.   In this part 3, we interviewed Gary Sheng, Co-Builder of the Edge City movement, and one of the coordinators of the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit. He speaks on the importance of decentralized AI, and how web3 can prevent a future with dictators at the helm.   Special thanks to Gary Sheng of Edge City for allowing me to film there and for coordinating the event: https://twitter.com/garysheng https://twitter.com/JoinEdgeCity   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/pink License code: NHQ2P6Z8DZWQYQC0

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there.   In this part 2, we interviewed Paul Allen, CEO and Founder of Soar AI Studio. People around the world are using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve big problems, be more creative, lift people from poverty, educate others, create better work cultures, and uplift humanity. Soar AI Studio is a tech stack to help you use AI to thrive in all areas of life.   Soar website: https://try.soar.com/ X: https://twitter.com/soaruplift Paul Allen on X: https://twitter.com/paulballen   Special thanks to Gary Sheng of Edge City for allowing me to film there and for coordinating the event: https://twitter.com/garysheng   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/pink License code: NHQ2P6Z8DZWQYQC0

Crypto Sapiens Host of the show Impact Makers Jon Ruth took to the floor during ETH Denver 2024 to get the feel of the vibe and people around the show. In this gonzo journalism session we spoke with: 00:31 - Dustin Lee - X: @imcryptohustler DeStore - https://destore.network/ X: https://twitter.com/DeStore_Network 03:04 - Lori - Network State 06:42 - Colton - X: https://twitter.com/mettahead ACE TCG website: https://acetcg.xyz/ 08:56 - Spencer - Polybase Blockchain X: https://twitter.com/polybase_xyz 10:41 - iSpeakNerd - X: https://twitter.com/iSpeak_Nerd Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ispeaknerd.eth CollabLand - https://www.collab.land/    12:33 - Raul - Developer - X: https://twitter.com/ethicraul Story Protocol - X: https://twitter.com/StoryProtocol  

In this conversation, Humpty and Andrew Hong discuss various topics related to the crypto space. They cover sustainability and supporting the creator economy, the evolution of tokenomics and meme tokens, analyzing data points, and the use of Dune as a platform for data analysis and integration. In this conversation, Andrew Hong discusses the concept of Dune dashboards as composable pieces of the Web3 stack. He explains how Dune can be used for data analysis and insights, including user recommendation frames and improving social graph and recommendations. Andrew also introduces Byte Explorers, a community-driven initiative that rewards data contributors with reputation tokens. He emphasizes the importance of building composable elements in the Web3 ecosystem and invites listeners to get involved with Byte Explorers. The future goals for Byte Explorers include scaling the community, running missions with different platforms, and establishing the reputation system as a standard.   Takeways: Sustainability is important in the crypto space, and there needs to be a balance between decentralization and a sustainable business model. Tokenomics are evolving, and creators have more tools to design and experiment with token mechanisms. Analyzing data points in the crypto space requires forming your own opinion and understanding the different tools available, such as ERC-20 tokens, NFTs, attestations, and points. Dune is not just a platform for analytics, but also a platform for data analysis and integration, allowing users to build their own products and communities. Dune dashboards can be considered composable pieces of the Web3 stack, similar to smart contracts. Dune is used for data analysis and insights, including user recommendation frames and improving social graph and recommendations. Byte Explorers is a community-driven initiative that rewards data contributors with reputation tokens. Building composable elements in the Web3 ecosystem is crucial for seamless integration and collaboration.   Socials:  Dune X: https://twitter.com/duneanalytics Andrew Hong X: https://twitter.com/andrewhong5297 Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_ https://warpcast.com/csm  

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there. In this part 1, we interviewed David Johnston, a community member of the Morpheus Protocol. This protocol builds the rails for which AI can remain open and decentralized. You can find out more about Morpheus at: https://mor.org/ David Johnston on X: https://twitter.com/DJohnstonEC Special thanks to Gary Sheng of Edge City for allowing me to film there and for coordinating the event: https://twitter.com/garysheng   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/pink License code: NHQ2P6Z8DZWQYQC0

In this video we go down to the Buidl Hack-a-thon floor and speak to the unsung heroes of web3 who are making it happen. Timestamps: **00:35** Mascha - A Buidl Hack-a-Thon Mentor **04:45** Cicada and Vince - AI assisted DeFi **09:21** Navin, Parth, Kumalin, and Above Average Joe - Upward .2, a fork of Post-Tech **21:34** Brandon, Felipe, Gabriel, Perdo - Meebu, an expressive no code governance platform **26:37** Bruno - Indexer for onchain data **33:22** - Sunny Chen - Journalist for Tech Flow, and Product Operator of LinkFi backed by Orange DAO **41:53** - Sam - Contributor to Tron DAO

Crypto The Game Season One took the web3 industry by storm with 400+ players competing, flapping, and decoding their way to outlast each other in a massive internet game inspired by shows like Survivor, Squid Game, and Hunger Games. The teaser for Season 2, Anon Island, just dropped and we sat down with founder Dylan Abruscato, an alum of SNL and HQ Trivia, to get a preview of whats to come, surprises from season 1, his predictions for the future of onchain gaming, and his advice for aspiring founders. Bonus: your host Chris Eberle was a CTG Season 1 finalist! Dylan Abruscato https://www.twitter.com/dylanabruscato/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanabruscato/ Crypto: The Game https://twitter.com/cryptothegame_ https://cryptothegame.com/ Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/  / cryptosapiens_ !https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/twitter_1x_v2.png https://warpcast.com/csm Host: Chris Eberle https://twitter.com/defiginger   Timestamps 00:00 Dylan's Background (SNL, HQ Trvia) and inspirations from Survivor for the game 05:02 Building Crypto the Game 08:45 Expectations vs Actuals for Season 1 12:10 Tribe Shuffle and Social Dynamics 16:44 Introduction to Season 2: Anon Island 19:30 Handling Challenges and Controversies 23:25 The Future of Crypto Gaming, Game Shows, Live TV, and onboarding the Masses 26:24 Advice for Young Builders 29:55 Impact of Season 1 of Crypto the Game 32:55 Closing Remarks and Season 2 Announcement

In this interview Eureka John met up with Ifti (aka: Hefe) and Jason Desimone from Aavegotchi and Pixelcraft Studios to talk about gaming and web3 and specifically the Aavegotchi ecosystem. Where it came from, where it is, and what the future of gaming on the blockchain will be. Aavegotchi: https://twitter.com/aavegotchi Games: https://dapp.aavegotchi.com/games?status=live Market: https://dapp.aavegotchi.com/baazaar/aavegotchis   Pixelcraft Studios: X: https://twitter.com/PixelcraftStuds Gotchiverse: https://gotchiverse.io/   Jason Desimone: https://linktr.ee/jasondesimone X: https://twitter.com/jasondesimone   Ifti (aka: Hefe): https://twitter.com/AavegotchiS https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGnVYZbgzYJpCg0ArKyuWg?themeRefresh=1  

Summary: In this conversation, Humpty and Renee Davis discuss the ETH Denver experience and Renee's involvement with TalentDAO and Silk. They explore the topics of digital identity, reputation in Web3, off-chain points, and interoperability. They dive into the unique features of Silk, such as trustless wallet recovery and sending crypto through email. They also discuss the implications of Silk for the data ecosystem and the future plans for Silk, including integration with traditional payment systems. Renee shares her excitement for the consumer side of crypto and the potential of open data.   Takeaways: Silk is a fully embeddable account management tool that goes beyond a traditional wallet, offering features like trustless wallet recovery and sending crypto through email. The maturity of the Web3 space has led to the consolidation of reputation systems and the emergence of on-chain point systems. Off-chain data and interoperability play a crucial role in the Web3 ecosystem, allowing for more scalable and accessible applications. Silk aims to provide a seamless user experience and increase adoption by integrating with traditional payment systems and enabling easy fiat-to-crypto transactions. The future of consumer crypto lies in reducing friction and improving accessibility, allowing users to easily use their crypto in everyday transactions. Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_ https://warpcast.com/csm  

In this impromptu interview at ETH Denver 2024 Eureka John Sits down with Unlock Protocol's Founder Julien Genestoux and COO Christopher Carfi and discusses all things Unlock Protocol along with some alpha on the project!   Unlock Protocol: https://unlock-protocol.com/ https://twitter.com/UnlockProtocol https://warpcast.com/~/channel/unlock-protocol   Julien Genestoux: X: https://twitter.com/julien51 Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/julien51.eth   Christopher Carfi: X: https://twitter.com/ccarfi Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ccarfi  

Open Season is a web3 powered battle royale game where players battle as a Bored Ape, Milady, Remilio, CryptoPunk, Kanpai Panda, or RetroDoge. Open Season is the first release from Fractional Uprising (FU) Studios, built on the Unreal Engine and live (in alpha) on Epic Games Store now. Chris sat down with Gianni, Sacha, and Corn from the Open Season team during ETHDenver and got into why play to earn won't work, a new studio token paradigm, Open Sea being bullies, Epic Games being cool, and lessons learned from 2+ years of building. Open Season on Epic Games: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/openseason-75e993 Open Season website: https://openseason.games/ Open Season on x/twitter: https://twitter.com/opunshizun Fractional Uprising Studios on x/twitter: https://twitter.com/FU_STUDIOS Open Season cofounders on xtwitter: https://twitter.com/krypticrooks https://twitter.com/5poob5 Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_ https://warpcast.com/csm  

In this episode, Jon Ruth interviews James, the VP of Abundance and the head of community at Octant. They discuss Octant's mission to empower users and the public funding ecosystem, as well as James' journey in the crypto space. They also delve into Golem's ICO and evolution, the challenges of shifting the Golem community to Octant, and the lessons learned from previous funding rounds. James shares insights on the future experiments and the introduction of the community fund. The episode concludes with a fun rapid-fire question segment with Schmoloch, Jon's co-host. Hope you enjoy the episode, please like and subscribe. Appreciate you listening.   Follow Jon https://warpcast.com/jonruth https://twitter.com/jhruth Follow James https://warpcast.com/vpabundance https://twitter.com/vpabundance Follow Octant https://warpcast.com/octant https://twitter.com/octantapp https://discuss.octant.app/   Follow Crypto Sapiens https://cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://warpcast.com/csm https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Octant and James 01:29 - James' Origin Story in Crypto 10:10 - Golem's ICO and Evolution 14:36 - Octant's Mission 18:06 - Fund Mechanism 26:00 - Challenges of Shifting the Golem Community to Octant 31:55 - Lessons Learned and Future Experiments 40:48 - Introduction of the Community Fund 46:56 - Rapid Fire Questions with Schmoloch 49:09 - Closing Remarks 50:40 - Shoutouts and Inspirations 52:41- Additional Recommendations 52:58 - Finding Octant Online

In this episode Humpty Calderon speaks with Rish, Founder of the Neynar.   In this conversation, Humpty and Rish discuss Neynar, an infrastructure provider for developers on Farcaster. They explore the concept of hubs as a service and compare it to Mastodon Federated Networks. Rish shares his bullishness on Farcaster and highlights the impact of his experience at Coinbase on his work at Neynar. They discuss the challenges of building on Web2 APIs and the value proposition of Neynar's infrastructure. They also delve into the revolutionizing effect of Frames on Farcaster and the future possibilities of Frame Studio. The conversation concludes with Rish emphasizing the importance of the work happening behind the scenes at Neynar. The conversation covers topics such as building and scaling infrastructure, using Frame Studio for loyalty protocol, expanding Frame Studio services, collaboration and support in the Farcaster ecosystem, and ETH Denver and future opportunities.   Takeaways Neynar provides infrastructure services for developers on Farcaster, including hubs as a service. Hubs are similar to nodes in the Farcaster network and allow developers to access decentralized data. Neynar offers a more cost-effective and convenient solution for running hubs compared to setting up and maintaining them independently. Frames have revolutionized Farcaster by enabling the creation of interactive and customizable social experiences. The future of Frame Studio holds the potential for hybrid no-code and code capabilities, allowing for more complex and innovative frames. Building and scaling infrastructure is crucial for supporting a network and ensuring its stability. Frame Studio can be used for loyalty protocol and retroactive rewards. Neynar is working on expanding its services and providing more features for frame builders. Collaboration and support within the Farcaster ecosystem is a key aspect of Web3 development. ETH Denver provides an opportunity for networking and learning about the latest developments in the industry.    Neynar Socials: https://twitter.com/neynarxyz https://warpcast.com/~/channel/neynar Rish's Socials: https://twitter.com/rish_neynar https://warpcast.com/rish   Timestamps: 0.00 Introduction and Technical Difficulty  1.09 Overview of Nainar 2.31 Hubs as a service  6.17 Comparison to Mastodon Federated Network  8:48 Bullish on Farcaster  14.56 Impact of Coinbase Experience  18.36 Building on Farcaster as an app Developer  21.36 Challenges of Web2 APIs 22.58 Neynar's Value Proposition 25.00 Opportunities with Farcaster Data 28:32 Revolutionizing Farcaster with Frames 34.36 Future of Frame Studio 41.18 Experiments on Frame Studio 44.17 personal learning in building the company Building and Scaling Infrastructure 46.00 Using Frame Studio for Loyalty Protocol 48.06 Expanding Frame Studio Services 49.16 Collaboration and Support in the Farcaster Ecosystem 49.49 ETH Denver and Future Opportunities 50.40 Closing remark

In this episode Humpty Calderon speaks with Adam Levy, Producer of the Mint podcast and Co-founder of Bello Summary: The conversation covers topics such as podcasting, building an on-chain audience, the role of Bello as a no-code analytics platform, distribution and social insights, on-chain experiments and going viral, the integration of XMTP and social platforms, cross-chain challenges and solutions, participating in A16Z's Crypto Startup School, and the role of grants and accelerators. In this conversation, Adam Levy discusses his experience at A16Z's crypto startup school and the importance of building a supportive community. He also compares traditional education to the emerging education in the crypto space. Additionally, he shares insights on the power of networking in the crypto industry and the value of creating content. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Bello's public product launch and future plans.   Takeaways:   Building an on-chain audience is crucial for creators and businesses in the crypto space. Bello is a no-code analytics platform that helps users understand and engage with their on-chain audience. Distribution is a key challenge in Web3, and platforms like Farcaster and Lens are helping creators reach their audience. On-chain experiments, such as going viral and leveraging social insights, are emerging trends in the crypto space. Cross-chain interoperability is a challenge that needs to be addressed for the seamless transfer of data and value across different blockchains. Participating in accelerators like A16Z's Crypto Startup School can provide valuable mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities for early-stage projects. Grants play a crucial role in supporting developers and founders in the early stages of their projects. Building a supportive community is crucial for founders in the crypto industry. Traditional education may not always provide the necessary skills for success in crypto, but extracurricular activities and networking can be valuable. Networking in the crypto industry is often built through conferences, content creation, and providing value to others. Bello recently launched its public product and is focused on helping users better understand and engage with their on-chain audience.

In this episode of Onchain Alpha Humpty speaks with Umar Khan. Umar Khan is a data researcher and analyst building powerful tools to make Gitcoin data more usable and fun. Project Socials: https://twitter.com/gitcoin Guest Socials: https://twitter.com/umarkhaneth   Summary In this episode of On Chain Alpha, Humpty and Umar Khan discuss the importance of public goods, region data, and building with public goods data. They delve into Umar's journey into crypto and his role at Gitcoin. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in DAOs, including the need for leadership development. The conversation highlights the future of Gitcoin Grants and the role of open source software and data in the Web3 ecosystem. They also touch on the significance of data distribution and the role of platforms like Dune and Farcaster. In this conversation, Umar Khan discusses the importance of creating collaborative spaces in the Web3 community. He introduces Region Data, a platform that brings together people from various organizations to learn and collaborate. The value of on-chain data is also highlighted, with Umar mentioning the simplicity and widespread use of Proof of Stake (POS) systems. He explains how data labeling as a service, provided by Arkham Intelligence, helps make on-chain data more human-readable and enables the identification of wallet owners. Umar also discusses the role of Gitcoin Passport in civil resistance and its potential applications in universal basic income and airdrops. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Ethereum Account System (EAS) and its use in passport stamps.   Takeaways Public goods and region data are essential for building a sustainable and regenerative crypto ecosystem. DAOs provide opportunities for anyone to contribute and participate in the crypto space. Leadership development is crucial for the long-term success of DAOs. Gitcoin Grants and the Allo Protocol enable funding for open source software projects. Open source software and data sharing are key components of the Web3 movement. Data distribution platforms like Dune and Farcaster facilitate access to valuable data for analysis and insights. Creating collaborative spaces in the Web3 community is crucial for learning and collaboration. On-chain data, such as Proof of Stake (POS) systems, is valuable and widely used in the Web3 ecosystem. Data labeling as a service, provided by Arkham Intelligence, helps make on-chain data more human-readable and enables wallet owner identification. Gitcoin Passport plays a role in civil resistance and has potential applications in universal basic income and airdrops.   Timestamps 00:04 - Introduction to On Chain Alpha 02:45 - Umar's Journey into Crypto and Gitcoin 09:25 - Challenges and Opportunities in DAOs 11:35 - Funding and Leadership in DAOs 23:23 - The Importance of Open Source Software and Data 36:00 - Gitcoin Grants and the Allo Protocol 39:58 - Regen Data and Data Distribution 49:40 - Creating a Collaborative Space for Web3 50:39 - The Value of On-Chain Data 51:19 - Differentiating Humans from Bots 52:47 - The Role of Gitcoin Passport in Civil Resistance 54:12 - Exploring Ethereum Account System (EAS) 54:00 - Using EAS for Passport Stamps 56:29 - Incentivizing Resistance with Tiered Rewards 57:17 - Gamifying Web3 with Tangible Goals 58:08 - Closing Remarks and Where to Find Umar Khan

In this episode our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Erik Ashdown of Covalent Covalent website: www.covalenthq.com Covalent (Twitter) X: @Covalent_HQ Erik Ashdown(Twitter) X: @eash0x Crypto Sapiens website: www.cryptosapiens.xyz Crypto Sapiens (Twitter) X: @cryptosapiens_     This conversation covers topics such as the background of Covalent, the future of data availability, the importance of accessibility in blockchain, the evolution of wallets, the future of applications on blockchain, DeFi as the end state, Covalent's role in the future, onboarding more chains to Covalent, the Ethereum Way Back Machine, and the value of historical data. The conversation explores the challenges of data integration and making sense of disconnected data in the blockchain space. It highlights the importance of storing and organizing data for long-term availability, especially for purposes like tax reporting. Covalent is working on addressing this issue by providing a solution that incentivizes data storage and makes it easy to extract data from multiple chains. The conversation also includes a call to action for developers to start using Covalent's data and provides information on grants and resources available. Additionally, the collaboration between Covalent and Mosaic in curating on-chain media and musical experiments is discussed.   Takeaways Covalent aims to provide long-term data availability and accessibility in the blockchain space. The future of applications on blockchain will involve social elements and the integration of AI. DeFi is seen as the end state of blockchain, but there is still a long way to go in terms of infrastructure and usability. Covalent's goal is to onboard more chains and provide accessible data to developers and applications. The Ethereum WayBack Machine refers to Covalent's ability to provide historical data on the Ethereum blockchain. Historical data has value for various purposes   Timestamps: 00:47  - Introductions and Background on Covalent 01:21 - Erik's Journey in Crypto 06:27 - The Future of Data Availability 11:51 - The Importance of Accessibility in Blockchain 13:07 - The Evolution of Wallets 15:50 - The Future of Applications on Blockchain 20:29 - DeFi as the End State 24:49 - Covalent's Role in the Future 28:38 - Onboarding More Chains to Covalent 33:24 - The Ethereum Way Back Machine 35:08 - The Value of Historical Data 36:07 - Data Integration and Making Sense of Disconnected Data 38:34 - Long-Term Data Availability 47:42 - Getting Started with Covalent's Data 44:08 - Call to Action for Developers 48:41 - Covalent and Mosaic Collaboration 50:15 - On-Chain Media and Musical Experiments