Web3 is going to eat software! I talk with minds behind truly innovative projects using blockchain technology to solve real-world problems so you can be ahead of the curve with your knowledge or business. Discover future Amazons, Googles, and AirBnBs of the world through the exciting personal journeys of their creators!
I’ve been building and helping tech businesses since 2001. I know firsthand how important it is to constantly learn about what’s happening on the edges. How is your industry going to change and adapt to new technology? You cannot afford to ignore blockchains, AI, and LLMs, nor combinations of these. Discover new Web3 projects in areas like decentralized travel, messaging, communication, privacy, social networks, finance, and more.
Every week, I talk with one interesting builder about something fascinating from the intersection of blockchain and the real world. Hit subscribe, and get ready to learn about things that will change your life!
Web3 is going to eat software! I talk with minds behind truly innovative projects using blockchain technology to solve real-world problems so you can be ahead of the curve with your knowledge or business. Discover future Amazons, Googles, and AirBnBs of the world through the exciting personal journeys of their creators!
I’ve been building and helping tech businesses since 2001. I know firsthand how important it is to constantly learn about what’s happening on the edges. How is your industry going to change and adapt to new technology? You cannot afford to ignore blockchains, AI, and LLMs, nor combinations of these. Discover new Web3 projects in areas like decentralized travel, messaging, communication, privacy, social networks, finance, and more.
Every week, I talk with one interesting builder about something fascinating from the intersection of blockchain and the real world. Hit subscribe, and get ready to learn about things that will change your life!
Daily Stoic For Builders - Episode 1
This episode explores the concept of influence and control, and understanding of it for founders and builders.
I emphasize the importance of focusing on what can be influenced and measuring what matters. It delves into the application of these principles in product building and the potential for change in the future.
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What if DJs could remix, monetize, and own music like never before? In this mind-expanding episode, I sit down with Jaime Schwarz — brand strategist, NFT patent holder, and founder of MRKD.dj — to explore how blockchain is redefining music ownership, IP, and co-creation. From remix rights to fan distribution and Keith Shocklee’s role in launching a new creative economy, this episode hits every note.
We dive deep into:
- Why Web3 needs better ownership models
- How MRKD.dj turns DJs into prosumers and remixers
- The story behind the first-ever NFT patent
- Rethinking the future of digital music, NFTs, and identity
Jaime believes blockchain is the missing layer for the IP economy — offering permanence, provenance, and programmable rights at scale. In a world where AI is eating the service economy, he sees IP as the next frontier of value — and music, with its deep-rooted remix culture and licensing complexity, as the ideal first use case. MRKD.dj isn’t just about tracks — it’s about unlocking a future where artists, DJs, and fans co-create, co-own, and get rewarded in real-time.
Tune in before their live launch at New York Tech Week on June 6!
(link to tickets: https://partiful.com/e/mFEMK9C7GHKoRw73ryVg)
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Bulgaria's History and Culture
01:46 The Intersection of Branding and Blockchain
04:24 The Birth of NFTs and Ownership in the Digital Age
07:04 Revolutionizing Music Ownership and Distribution
09:49 The Role of Centralized Institutions in a Decentralized World
12:28 The Future of IP and Music in the Blockchain Era
14:34 Pivoting from Art to Music: The Mark.DJ Journey
17:17 Unleashing Creativity through Sampling and Remixing
19:54 The Value of Digital Ownership and NFTs
21:57 Navigating the Challenges of Digital Immutability
24:42 The Economic Potential of Tokenized IP
28:25 Exploring the New York Music Scene
28:54 Innovative Music Experiences and Limited Editions
30:19 Remixing the Future of Music
31:24 Ticketing and Exclusive Access
31:53 The Role of Social Networks in Music
31:54 Future Plans for Mark DJ
33:00 Building an IP Economy
36:16 Startup Lessons and Team Dynamics
36:39 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement
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Summary
In this conversation with Manos, we speed-introduce WeatherXM - the citizens-run weather network that aims to solve weather prediction problems around the world.
We discuss the evolution of their hardware technology, the significant pivot towards integrating cryptocurrency, and the innovative approaches they are taking to enhance weather data collection and distribution.
The discussion covers the challenges faced in hardware development, the transition to a new business model, and the future direction of WeatherXM in the context of community impact and technological advancements.
Takeaways
WeatherXM started as a project among colleagues in a research facility.
The initial weather stations were outdated and not suitable for modern needs.
In 2018, the team decided to create their own hardware from scratch.
They faced challenges in mass production and shifted to modifying existing products.
The pivot to integrating cryptocurrency changed their business model significantly.
The new weather stations utilize cryptographic proofs for data integrity.
Innovations include low-level sensors and multiple communication protocols.
The company has expanded its reach to over 80 countries.
They aim to support industrial use cases with modular hardware.
The focus is on community involvement and providing weather data to underserved areas.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:33 The Journey to Crypto
01:11 Developing WeatherXM Hardware
03:06 The Crypto Pivot
05:03 Exploring Filecoin and Helium
06:19 Formation of WeatherXM in Switzerland
06:56 Separation of Entities and the Association
07:02 Sales and Expansion
07:59 Plans for Mainnet Launch
08:36 Future Steps for WeatherXM
09:33 Spotlighting Builders Artists Projects Video.mp4
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In this Web3Magic Builder Spotlight, I talk to Viktor, co-founder of Humanode.io, one of the most radical blockchain experiments out there: a Layer 1 secured not by stake or work, but by proof of biometric uniqueness. Yep, real humans, not capital, run this network.
We go deep into:
- Why proof-of-stake and proof-of-work are still plutocratic
- How Humanode uses facial recognition + confidential computing to verify humanity (without storing your data)
- The ethics and tech behind biometric verification
- What makes Humanode different from Worldcoin, and why it actually decentralizes the validator layer
- How you can run a node from your phone and earn $25/month just for being consistently human
- Use cases beyond the chain: civil-resistant airdrops, Discord governance, and DeSci + gaming partnerships coming in hot
We also talk distribution, community building, and how Humanode grew a 20+ person team of long-term believers.
This is not just another chain. It's a bet on humans as validators of truth—and it might just change the game.
Give it a listen, and if you're into Web3 and real-world use cases, subscribe to Web3Magic and share it with your builder friends.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blockchain and Human Node
02:07 Victor's Journey into Blockchain
04:43 The Concept of Human Node
08:13 Verification of Human Identity
10:12 Data Security and Privacy in Human Node
13:15 Running a Node: Hardware and Incentives
16:14 Consensus Mechanism: Proof of Biometric Uniqueness
18:01 Human Node's Role in the Web3 Ecosystem
21:18 Consumer Applications and User Growth
23:01 Future Plans and Collaborations
24:29 Technical Difficulties and Connection Issues
24:33 Collaboration with Collabland
24:35 Human Node's Unique Approach to User Verification
25:32 Team Structure and Community Engagement
27:08 Integration with New Chains
28:39 Business Models and Revenue Streams
32:59 Comparing Human Node to WorldCoin
35:45 Future Prospects and Community Involvement
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Summary
What happens when ZK cryptographers, pop-up cities, and longevity scientists collide? In this special Web3Magic episode, I sit down with the one and only Francesca, a multidisciplinary personality bridging decentralized science, digital identity, and transhumanist visions of the future.
Francesca returns to the pod after a whirlwind journey through the world of ZKPass, popup cities like Vitalia and ZuConnect, and now her latest adventures with Avinasi Labs and AuraSci. From the Longevity Passport concept to merging AI, wearable health data, and decentralized infrastructure, Francesca shares how she feels that the next frontier in Web3 isn't just about finance, but about lifespan.
We cover a lot:
- What decentralized science (DeSci) is really about and why it's just getting started
- The role of zero-knowledge proofs in safeguarding health data
- How pop-up cities are incubating deep interdisciplinary collaboration
- The importance of data sovereignty in the future of wellness
- 2025 IRL events and experiments at ETH Denver and Vitalis Bay
- Whether you're a DeFi degen curious about health, a builder looking to enter the DeSci space, or just obsessed with the future of human longevity, this episode is for you.
Listen now and discover how Web3 can help us live longer, better, and freer.
Chapters
00:00 Revisiting the Journey: From ZK Technology to Pop-Up Cities
05:42 Exploring Pop-Up Cities and the Longevity Agenda
10:37 Data, Privacy, and the Future of Health
15:50 Building Connections: The Role of Community in Longevity
20:51 Innovations in Longevity: The Longevity Passport
25:54 Future Plans: Merging Web3 with Longevity Research
33:19 Navigating Stress and Community Dynamics
35:47 The Landscape of Decentralized Science
39:51 Biological Aging and Longevity Research
45:12 Onboarding and Engaging the Community
53:34 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement
01:00:56 Spotlighting Builders Artists Projects Video.mp4
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Summary
What happens when a dev agency founder becomes a Web3 believer, builds tools for Fortune 500s, and ends up creating one of the most exciting products in Farcaster land? Find out in this candid and idea-packed episode with Chinmay, founder of Percs and Basket.Farm.
We go deep on:
- Chinmay’s journey from agency life to building in crypto
- Lessons from building with Budweiser, Playboy, Coinbase & more
- The rise of token baskets and what they unlock for creators
- Behind-the-scenes look at Basket.Farm’s product strategy
- Why Farcaster Frames might be the future of onchain UX
- His controversial take on whether Basket even needs a token!
Chinmay shares rare insights from years of shipping in crypto, experimenting during bear markets, and building through conviction, not hype. Whether you're a Web3 founder, creator, or just crypto-curious, this one’s full of gold.
Stick around to hear how Zora, Base, and meme coins might collide in a new type of curated art portfolio — and why the best thing Basket could do is not launch a token… yet. (at least I hope!)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cinmai and Farcaster
01:31 Cinmai's Journey into Web3 and Blockchain
03:45 Transitioning from Agency Work to Product Development
09:56 The Birth of Perks and Product Development
16:04 Building the First Product: Token Gated Shopify
23:00 The Evolution of Ideas and the Concept of Baskets
29:15 Demonstrating the Basket Creation Process
32:40 Understanding Token Limitations
34:49 Exploring Zora Coins and Art Portfolios
38:57 Optimizing the Basket Creation Process
45:12 Business Model and Market Strategy for Baskets
53:10 Debating the Need for a Token
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What if your phone could run an entire blockchain — no miners, no middlemen, just pure freedom? In this 10-minute TLDR episode of Web3 Magic, Paddy from Minima drops an absolute masterclass on what true decentralization really means. We explore how Minima flips the script on traditional blockchain architecture with a protocol so light, it runs entirely on your phone — yet so powerful, it could outlast even the creators themselves.
If you’ve ever asked “Why do we need decentralization?” or wondered whether any blockchain really lives up to that promise — this episode will blow your mind.
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Summary
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hemingway, founder of the DeSci Alliance, to explore how Web3 is transforming how science is funded, shared, and collaborated on - from breaking pharma’s data monopoly to onboarding citizen scientists from Reddit.
Whether you're curious about DeSci, a startup founder in healthtech, or just want to understand how blockchain and science can finally converge for real-world impact on individuals like us - this conversation is for you.
Topics We Cover:
- What is DeSci and why does it matter now
- How DeSci can disrupt the "big boys club" of traditional science
- The low-hanging fruit: data, privacy, and funding
- Using X (Twitter) Communities to build ecosystems
- Why the DeSci Alliance is amplifying—not gatekeeping—the space
- The untapped potential of biohackers, Reddit researchers, and citizen science
Guest: Andrew Hemingway
Formerly with Tron & Avalanche, now on a mission to build the connective tissue of decentralized science through the DeSci Alliance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to DeSci and Its Importance
01:21 Andrew's Journey into Web3 and DeSci
04:39 The Formation of DeSci Alliance
08:52 Utilizing Twitter Communities for DeSci
11:10 The Current State of DeSci Communities
13:16 The Need for Unity in DeSci
14:41 Challenges in Communicating DeSci's Value
18:36 Exploring the Scope of DeSci Beyond Healthcare
20:01 Building a Community in Science
22:36 Low-Hanging Fruit in Data Services
28:08 The Future of Data Sharing in Pharma
29:14 Emerging Voices in the D-Sci Space
31:55 Seriousness of the D-Sci Community
33:53 The Importance of Narrative in D-Sci
35:56 Future Directions for D-Sci Alliance
Hit Subscribe for more interviews on:
- DeSci
- Web3 for scientists
- Blockchain in healthcare
- Crypto funding models
- Peer review reform
- Tokenizing research
- Decentralized data collaboration
- New Health and Wellness data sharing models
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Research suggests that there are only two crypto assets that can protect you from geopolitical risk - Swiss Franc (CHF) and Bitcoin (BTC). Now, you find both onchain for DeFi, thanks to Frankencoin.
This is a conversation with Johannes (MD of Frankencoin Association), where we discuss the Swiss Franc stable coin called Frankencoin, its decentralized nature, and the role the Swiss franc should play in the DeFi ecosystem.
Johannes explains why Frankencoin is the best stablecoin alternative to the US dollar, emphasizing its unique features, governance structure, and potential for growth in the market. The discussion also covers community engagement, upcoming events, and the technical aspects of the Frankencoin protocol, including live demo and governance aspects.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Frankencoin and Its Structure
01:49 The Role of the Swiss Franc in DeFi
04:44 Frankencoin's Unique Positioning and Market Potential
07:32 Practical Use Cases for Frankencoin
10:06 Challenges and Regulatory Landscape for Swiss Franc Stablecoins
12:18 Building a Decentralized Future with Frankencoin
15:13 Cultural Elements: Swiss Identity and Community Engagement
17:36 Future Plans and Market Goals for Frankencoin
24:07 The Rise of Stablecoins
25:57 Challenges of Swiss Franc Integration
28:28 Navigating Regulatory Complexities
29:42 Pitching Franccoin
31:03 Comparing Stablecoins and Bitcoin
31:54 Decentralized Stablecoin Landscape
32:11 Skepticism Towards High Yield Offers
33:01 Technical Insights into Franccoin
38:53 Governance and Community Involvement
43:11 The Future of Swiss Franc in DeFi
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To find love you should not need to have public profile and swipe left/right like on the beauty market. Btw, there are many forms of love!
In this conversation, I dive with Amelia her innovative project called Soulmates which is all about creating authentic connections through technology.
We cover the unique framework of Soulmates, the role of AI in facilitating connections, and signalling utility of Soulmate's physical bracelet that symbolizes different types of love. Amelia emphasizes the importance of in-person interactions and community engagement, while also outlining the business model and future plans for Soulmates.
Listen and get inspired to create serendipitous moments for finding soulmates and seven different types of love. Hint - it's from Greek mythology.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Decentralized Science and Web 3
02:04 Amelia's Journey into Web 3
03:29 The Concept of Soulmates
05:53 Building Soulmates: Motivation and Framework
11:37 The Role of AI in Finding Connections
14:54 Data Privacy and Digital Twins
16:55 Soulmates: A New Approach to Connection
19:54 Exploring the Seven Types of Love
22:26 The Role of Cupid in Modern Dating
24:07 Future Plans for Soulmates and Community Engagement
26:46 Innovative Approaches to Networking at Conferences
27:58 Defining Success for Soulmates
31:19 Business Model and Revenue Streams
32:45 The Interplay of Subscription and Community
34:26 The Excitement of the Upcoming Bracelet
36:46 Future Vision and Community Growth
38:19 Connecting with Soulmates in 2025
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PolitiFi, i.e. tokens or coins launched by political figures and celebrities are here to stay. At least we agreed on it with Konstantin from Mezen.
In this conversation, we discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 with focus on tokenomics, the rise of celebrity tokens, and the importance of understanding business fundamentals in the crypto space.
Konstantin shares his journey into crypto, insights on emerging trends for 2025, and the role of AI in trading. They also explore the transition of Web2 companies to Web3, gaps in current Web3 development, and the future of Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Web3 and Tokenomics
03:06 Konstantin's Journey into Crypto
05:52 Trends in Crypto: PolitiFy and Beyond
08:51 The Role of AI in Trading and Crypto
11:27 Web2 Companies Transitioning to Web3
14:13 Emerging Technologies and Future Trends
16:56 Challenges in User Adoption of Web3
19:52 Ideal Clients and Projects in Crypto
42:50 Spotlighting Builders Artists Projects Video.mp4
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Trading meme coins is where many retail users start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase.
Today, I talk with Oxana, the founder of the Bolide app. Bolide is a meme coins trading supermarket in your pocket. We discuss (as always) her journey into the crypto world (spoiler: she was early!), previous projects, and how they all led to the founding of Bolide. We also touch on why she likes meme coins so much.
Oxana shares insights on user experience, onboarding new users to Web3/crypto, and the growth strategies for Bolide. We also touch a little on future plans for Bolide, like including AI integration and enhancements to the app.
Interesting Highlights
- Bolide was created to simplify trading meme coins for retail users because that's where many start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase.
- Onboarding new users is crucial and the Bolide team focuses on social media like Twitter and TikTok.
- The app has seen significant growth with 62k downloads and 4k active users weekly.
- Bolide team wants to support new tokens and provide marketing assistance to developers. Just reach out!
- The app is designed to be mobile-first, catering to the needs of retail traders.
- Future features include automated investment options and improved transaction speeds.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Oksana and Bolide
09:33 Focus on Meme Coins and User Experience
16:48 Onboarding New Users and Distribution Channels
22:46 Current User Base and Growth Strategies
30:45 Enhancements and Features in Development
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We talk about the importance of setting realistic and measurable fitness goals for 2025 and explore the common pitfalls of unrealistic expectations. Chose performance-based goals over aesthetic ones.
I talk with Alyna Han, a multi-talented personal fitness coach about the importance of understanding one's needs and emphasizes the significance of habit-building, especially for beginners.
She also shares her journey into fitness, her experiences with various training methods, and the significance of having a purpose behind fitness goals. No personal circumstances, such as having children, should stop you from fitness goal-setting and taking care of your body.
The discussion also covers the differences between online coaching and in-person training, optimal workout frequencies, and how to choose the right personal trainer. Alyna highlights the importance of comfort and connection in the trainer-client relationship, as well as the need for specific and measurable fitness goals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fitness Goals for 2025
01:30 Alyna's Journey into Fitness
07:25 The Two-Year Rule in Fitness
14:43 From Art to Fitness: A Career Shift
23:14 Setting Realistic Fitness Goals
30:08 The Importance of Performance Goals
32:03 Understanding Client Needs and Goals
34:11 Realistic Fitness Goals and Expectations
36:39 Building Healthy Habits
38:16 The January Fitness Boom
40:10 Online Coaching vs In-Person Training
42:32 Optimal Workout Frequency for Beginners
44:49 Affordable Alternatives to Personal Training
46:49 Choosing the Right Personal Trainer
52:17 Gender Dynamics in Personal Training
56:49 Setting Specific Fitness Goals
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Summary
Jimmy, the founder of TreeGens, shares his quite fascinating journey into the crypto space and his mission to promote tree planting and our planet's regeneration. TreeGens is a decentralized platform that rewards individuals for planting trees, starting with mangroves. The platform uses Web3 technologies to track and verify tree planting, and participants earn tokens for verified actions. Jimi and the team are focused on scaling up tree-planting efforts and partnering with NGOs, governments, influencers, and indigenous communities.
They also plan to launch NFTs to further gamify the experience. Jimmy and I encourage everyone to join the movement and positively impact the environment.
Remember, anyone can plant trees and get rewarded. RegFi is a movement!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Jimmy's Journey into Crypto
03:39 The Vision and Mission of TreeGens
11:56 Scaling Up Tree Planting Efforts
18:46 Web3 Technologies and Partnerships
23:05 Gamifying Tree Planting with NFTs
LINKS TO MY GUEST
Jimi on X (Twitter): https://x.com/JimiCohen
Treegens on X (Twitter): https://x.com/thetreegens
Treegens will plan one tree for each follower! Go follow them!
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Summary
In this wide ranging chat with big talker - Anjali Young, co-founder of Collab.Land - she shares her journey into the crypto space and the importance of online communities in her own life. She discusses her early experiences in digital communities and the evolution of online interactions from early bulletin boards to today's token gated groups.
Anjali explains that Collabland is an automated, tokenized community management service that allows projects to organize and reward their community members. She emphasizes the value of reputation building in Web3 and the opportunities for full-time caregivers in the crypto space. Yes, you read that right, caregivers have a great potential.
Collabland is a platform that helps manage and grow online communities in the crypto space. They started on Telegram and later moved to Discord. They currently cater to over 54,000 communities across tens of various blockchains. Collabland is focused on serving the community while recently also embracing the financial aspect of crypto. They are introducing tipping, allowing users to send on-chain transactions within Collabland groups.
Don't miss this chat! Listen to the end!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Anjali's Crypto Journey
06:23 Collabland: Automating Community Management
13:49 The Value of Collecting and NFTs
19:49 Reputation Building and Opportunities in Web3
25:22 Starting on Telegram and Moving to Discord
28:45 Being Inclusive and Supporting Newcomers
36:27 Embracing the Financial Aspect of Crypto
42:08 Looking Forward to the Bull Run
LINKS TO MY GUEST
Anjali on Twitter (X): https://x.com/damaderoca
Collab.Land on Twitter (X): https://x.com/Collab_Land_
Collab.Land web: https://www.collab.land/
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Summary
ASDF, the co-founder of Megapot, shares his journey into crypto, it's loooong - brace yourself - it took Asdf time at Amazon, Coinbase and startups, plus own failed bitcoin wallet project to land on the co-founder and idea to develop the onchain lottery platform.
We talke about the legality of the project, the mechanics of the lottery, and future plans for Megapot. Asdf also talks about early stage challenges of onboarding liquidity providers and players, as well as the importance of user experience and (hopefully soon) cross-chain execution. If you like lotteries or you'd like to earn higher APR % on your ETH, maybe you should check Megapot.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and ASDF's Journey into Crypto
05:30 Transition from Wallet to Megapod
16:15 Overview of Megapod and its Appeal
20:34 Blockchain and User Experience
27:03 Future Plans for Megapod
33:25 Legal Considerations and Conclusion
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Summary
In this conversation, I talk with Jonny about his journey into the world of crypto, his transition from working at Google, and Coinbase, to founding his own company - called Fabric and their development of Hypersub; an onchain subscription service. You could say Hypersub is NaaS product - NFTs as a subscription (NaaS).
We touch on many things, including the concept of subscription fatigue and the unique features of Hypersub and why the future of media maybe onchain. Jonny talks about the challenges and opportunities of building a creator platform, the user experience, and the potential for growth and expansion in the future.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Journey into Crypto and Founding a Company
08:31 The Development of HyperSub: A Unique Subscription NFT Product
32:51 Exploring On-Chain Subscriptions and NFTs
39:00 Building a Creator Platform: Challenges and Opportunities
44:17 The User Experience of On-Chain Subscriptions and NFTs
49:23 Creators as Marketers: Leveraging Success to Attract New Users
54:20 Growth and Expansion in the
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Summary
I talk with Billy Luedtke, from the project Intuition about his short journey to crypto and long journey in crypto :)
We both agree on the importance of decentralized identity and Intuition aims to create a trusted interaction layer in the blockchain space, allowing users to make better decisions by providing more data for humans and things as well.
The platform Intuition is building will allow for the claiming of information about anything, from people to products, and they aim to create a semantic web where data is easily accessible and understandable. Intuition is focused on the protocol and middleware layers, but will also initially build on the application layer to drive adoption. as every successful team in crypto has to. The platform will be live in June/July 2024.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Intuition and Decentralized Identity
15:20 The Vision of Intuition: Trusted Interaction and the Semantic Web
37:21 Go-to-Market Strategy and Future Plans
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Summary
Today it's a colorful chat about underground music and art discovery and support. UNDRGRND's journey is a testament of passion and persistence of NFTJoe.
Listen as he shares his journey into Web3 and crypto, starting with his interest in NFTs and writing about them. He discusses the early days of UNDRGRND, the project focused on featuring (new & up'n'coming) independent artists in Web3. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Joe's persistence and belief in the project have kept it going for 4 years now.
He talks about the recent launch of the UNDRGRND token (called $GRND) and DAO membership cards, and the future plans for the project, including building a DAO and expanding to different parts of the world. Joe would like to see UNDRGRND branching out of just visual arts, into music and maybe film. He sees UNDRGRND as the platform that supports and promotes artists, musicians, and eventually film/movie creators in the Web3 space.
The focus of UNDRGRND is on incentivizing specific actions that benefit artists and fans with the goal being - creation of a sustainable platform that can continue to support creators indefinitely. And that cannot be done without creators supporting the platform back. So hop on for the ride now!
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
13:48 The Journey into Web3 and Crypto
23:05 Launching the Underground Token and Membership Cards
27:48 Building a Community-Owned Project
30:24 The Vision for Underground: Art, Music, and Film
33:43 Focusing on Fans and Incentivizing Engagement
37:07 Demystifying Art and Cultivating a Community
40:46 Building a Sust
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Summary
In this episode, BFG talks with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyz about why are digital identity and onchain credentials important to individuals and how it can be useful for companies and brands, especially in the crypto space. Evin shares her background, including her experiences working at ConsenSys and Berkshire Hathaway, and how she got into crypto.
We dive into the concept of the data backpack, why it is off-chain and how it allows individuals to carry and control their personal data. Evin explains the Disco dashboard and its role in helping ecosystem leaders understand the identities of their community. We also touch on partnerships, the future of identity, and exciting developments for Disco in 2024.
Overall this was an awesome chat and the first episode of Season 3 throuout which I will bring on more builders focused on the future of online/onchain identity and reputation. Enjoooy!
Takeaways
- Identity and on-chain credentials are important topics in the crypto space.
- The data backpack allows individuals to carry and control their personal data. It can show onchain data and allows you collect offchain data credentials as well.
- The Disco dashboard is for ecosystem leaders.
- Partnerships and collaboration are key in the blockchain ecosystem.
- The future of identity involves intelligent systems and personalized experiences.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 Interest in Identity and On-Chain Credentials
06:11 The Concept of Multifaceted Identity
08:34 Educational Background and Transition to Crypto
11:07 Work Experience at Berkshire Hathaway
13:31 Spinning Out of ConsenSys and Starting Disco
19:43 Collecting and Managing Data in the Backpack
21:09 The Disco Dashboard and Ecosystem Leaders
23:26 The Role of Identity Data in the Blockchain Ecosystem
25:01 The Future of Identity and Intelligent Systems
28:37 Partnerships and Collaboration
32:56 Supporting Web2 Brands in Web3
38:13 Number of Disco Backpacks
40:12 Exciting Developments for Disco in 2024
Links To My Guest
- Evin on X: https://twitter.com/provenauthority
- Disco web: https://www.disco.xyz/
- Disco Data Backpack: https://app.disco.xyz/
- Disco on X: https://twitter.com/discoxyz
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