In this episode, Mike Rainbow (co-founder of Rainbow wallet) joins Erik, Dan, and Antonio as they dive into crypto's future. The conversation was prompted by the thesis that innovative social protocols like Farcaster are co-evolving with crypto wallets as onramps or a portal to web3. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen — NetSuite has extended a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program for a few more weeks.

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LINKS:

Check out Rainbow: https://rainbow.me/en/

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Exploring Crypto's Impact on Financial Intermediaries

(01:36) Introducing Mike Rainbow: A Unique Crypto Personality

(02:09) Massachusetts Memories and Dunkin' Donuts Dominance

(02:46) East Coast Social Dynamics and Crypto Culture

(04:46) The Evolution of Wallets and Social Networks in Crypto

(06:26) Debating the Convergence of Crypto Products

(15:00) Sponsors: Netsuite | Harmonic

(17:18) Building Integrated Crypto Platforms Continued

(22:15) The Future of Messaging and Composability in Crypto

(27:30) Exploring Group Chat Dynamics and App Adoption

(28:13) The Evolution of Transaction Frames in Crypto

(30:37) Sponsor: Squad

(32:02) Innovations and Challenges in Transaction Frames

(36:29) Deep Dive into Frame Technology and Developer Challenges

(41:39) The Future of Frames and Web3 Standards

(46:51) Demographic Shifts and Future Directions for Farcaster

(53:49) Wrap

Michael Cyril Creighton: Mercury in Retrograde and Pre-Show Rituals

Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch

Pendulum Reading and Pets Talk

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