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 …

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 …

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…

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 responsivene…

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 th…

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 collabo…

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 …

In the inaugural 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.xyz, Rounds.wtf, and other Farcaster products. They highlight the importance of community building, monetization, and the ability to reward valuab…

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 loyal…

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 con…

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 …

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 …

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 pers…

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 delv…

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 s…

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…

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 experienc…

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 o…

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)…

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 limite…

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…

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 techn…

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 con…

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 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 facilitati…

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 interv…

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 suc…

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 interv…

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 interv…

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 interv…

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 …

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 concep…

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 interv…

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, P…

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 H…

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.aavegot…

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 ema…

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 …

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 Seaso…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 futur…

In this final episode of Season 8, we speak with Links and NF Thinker from Bankless Card. We explore how having a community credit card can not only support a community financially, but also strengthen the identity and morale of the community that the card represents. We also have Humpty and Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens on to reflect on Season 8…

In this final Don't Say NFT episode, Donny Clutterbuck answers his wife and mother's questions about the podcast content, expanding understanding to non-crypto-native people.על ידי Crypto Sapiens

Episode Description: Tune in to our latest episode where we learn about web3 & blockchain education with Shana Douglas (Diamond) of Y3k. In this episode, Shana speaks about the work that Y3K is doing on college campuses to to educate students on web3 and dispel the myths surrounding it. We hope you enjoy this episode. Episode Resources: Y3K Quest w…