In this episode of The Token Warrant, host Mike Zajko speaks with ORE founder Hardhat Chad and Alejandra from Foundation Capital to discuss their backgrounds in the crypto space and the unique aspects of ORE, a cryptocurrency designed for mass onboarding & participation that draws inspiration from Bitcoin. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the crypto ecosystem, particularly focusing on mining dynamics and the potential for integrating decentralized finance. They explore a side project's unexpected success, community and investor relations dynamics, and the future vision for the Ore ecosystem. 00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds of Hardhat and Alejandra09:00 The pivot and Origins of ORE with bringing BTC to Solana13:00  What is ORE?  14:55  Comparing ORE to Traditional Proof of Work18:02 Alejandra's experience with mining and early interest with ORE  20:20 From side project to Colosseum to Foundation fundraise22:45 Alejandra discovers ORE on Twitter 27:00 Navigating the ORE community post fair launch32:19  Making the investment case at Foundation 32:19  Making the investment case at Foundation 37:00 Expanding the ORE token into DeFi and DePIN40:00 Getting started with ORE and the growing ORE ecosystemToken Warrant:https://ore.supply/https://foundationcapital.comTwitter Links:https://x.com/HardhatChadhttps://x.com/alemartcardToken Warrant:https://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanhttps://www.lattice.fund/The token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this episode of the The Token Warrant, host Mike Zajko is joined by Shayon Sengupta, an investment partner at Multicoin Capital and Yuan Gao, co-founder of Gradient Network discuss the evolution of edge computing, the role of Gradient Network in the sector, and the integration of DeFi with DePIN protocols and apps. They share insights on their backgrounds, the importance of resource aggregation, and the future of decentralized networks, particularly in emerging markets. The discussion also touches on fundraising strategies and the roadmap for Gradient's products, highlighting the potential for edge computing to revolutionize the industry.02:40 Shayon's entry into Multicoin and Helium Start06:00 Proof of Physical Work vs. TIPIN vs. DePIN06:01 Deep Dive into Helium and MultiCoin07:30 Yuan's background in Helium APAC and NEO10:45 DeFi's role within DePIN16:00 What is Gradient19:00 The demand for edge compute is starting to reach their expansive supply20:00 Gradient target verticals24:05 Gradient's Product and Browser Plugin resources27:00 How Shayon and Yuan began their collaboration and origins for Gradient35:00 The market structure for Content Delivery Networks39:00 The Gradient RoadmapThe token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this episode of the Token Warrant, co-host Regan Bozman hits the ring with Carlos from BitKraft Ventures and OnlyLarping, co-founder of Karate Combat. They explore their journeys into cryptocurrency, focusing on the intersection of crypto and sports. OnlyLarping discusses Karate Combat's evolution into a web3-integrated sports league, leveraging crypto to engage fans. Carlos highlights the potential of the $KARATE  token and the upcoming "up only" chain to enhance user engagement and live betting. 00:30 Carlos journey into crypto via BitKraft's web2 side and evaluating new crypto games.05:30 OnlyLarping's private equity background brings him into the space in 2014 and eventually starting Karate Combat.7:15 The intersection of sports and crypto and the origins of Karate Combat.`11:30 UFC as a model for a nascent sports league and how crypto can supercharge the trajectory and where Karate Combat differentiates. 16:00 How Carlos & BitKraft became familiar with Karate Combat, the frustrations with jiu-jitsu, and adding value to Karate Combat. 22:10 Understanding the differences between jiu-jitsu and Karate and the leagues on 26:00 Karate Combat's path to wipe out the equity and turn it over to the Karate Token and the utility of the token.  29:30 Carlos estimates Karate Combat value and upside potential from Karate's product roadmap.38:00 Spinning out the infrastructure behind Karate Combat and Up-Only chain.Links:https://karate.com/https://www.bitkraft.vc/Twitter Linkshttps://x.com/cegapereirahttps://x.com/onlylarpingToken Warranthttps://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanhttps://www.lattice.fund/The token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this episode of The Token Warrant, host Regan Bozeman interviews Joe Flanagan, Co-Founder of Maple Finance, and Steve Venino from BlockTower Capital. The episode focuses on Maple's evolution as a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, beginning with its lending products and the challenges faced during the recent crypto bear market. Steve shares insights into BlockTower Capital's investment strategies and their partnership with Maple, including co-leading a $5 million strategic funding round in August 2023. 01:00 The Maple Finance origin story starts in traditional finance and moving into DeFi.04:00 Steve from Blocktower talks his background at Morgan Stanley trading to Point72 and eventually joining Blocktower.8:30 Blocktower's Maple thesis development starting with the work via their market-neutral fund.11:15 Joe shares the early days of Maple Finance as a full-service institutional lending marketplace and largely avoiding credit unwinding in 2022. Maple is defined as a transparent yield marketplace. 17:00 How Maple went from $1B+ in TVL to $15M and Maple's conviction is what helped give Blocktower the conviction to make the investment. 20:00 Skepticism about on-chain under-collateralized lending and the transition to secured lending. 25:00 Real World Assets (RWAs) branding from security tokens and the path to bring more assets on chain and opening up lending markets. 32:00 Joe & Steve discuss the opportunities under the Trump administration and potential unlocks afforded to builders in DeFi.39:00 Conversion of Maple token to Syrup and the launch of the Syrup protocol, enabling institutional lending yields within the broader DeFi ecosystem.Links:https://maple.finance/https://www.blocktower.com/Twitter Linkshttps://x.com/spvenino33https://x.com/joe_defiToken Warranthttps://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanhttps://www.lattice.fund/The token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this episode of the Token Warrant, host Regan Bozman is joined by Mert, co-founder of Helius, and Breck, partner at Haun Ventures. The trio dives into the ever-changing crypto landscape with a spotlight on Helius’ contributions to the Solana ecosystem. Mert shares his transition from engineering at Coinbase to founding Helius, shedding light on the complexities of building developer tools tailored for Solana ecosystem. The conversation spans fundraising strategies, market trends, and the critical role of enhancing the developer experience. Together, Breck and Mert underscore the importance of practical solutions and fostering strong relationships with developers to fuel innovation and growth in the Solana community.01:00 Breck introduces Haun Ventures and shares his journey into space starting with cross border payments on Stellar to Coinbase04:30 Flash summary of Mert's background in Math/Physics to Blackberry and getting into Solana while at Coinbase. 10:30 Helius gets started with a human readable API for Solana to solve data challenges on chain before adding RPCs.14:00 The Helius fundraising journey is catapulted by a Tweet - from Seed to Series B led by Haun.23:00 Breck's cold outreach to Mert, developing the relationship and solving Solana's congestion problems.31:00 Breck explains the idea of bottoms-up networks that begin with developers.36:00 Staying convicted in Solana after FTX and trusting instinct around the solvable engineering challenges.41:00 Backwards building from real use cases.46:00 Solana defensibility starting with asset issuance and the flywheel of requirements and Helius supports that broader developer experience.Links:https://www.helius.dev/https://www.haun.co/ Twitter Linkshttps://x.com/brxckinridgehttps://x.com/0xMert_Token Warranthttps://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanhttps://www.lattice.fund/The token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this podcast episode of the Token Warrant, host Mike Zajko is joined by Mack, who leads strategy at Metaplex Foundation, and James, co-founder of Modular. Together they discuss the evolution and impact of the Metaplex protocol within the Solana ecosystem. Mack shares his journey into the crypto space and the foundation's response to the FTX collapse, highlighting the rise of liquid tokens and the development of key products like compressed NFTs and the Aura Network. James provides insights into the liquid fund landscape, emphasizing the importance of product-market fit and the shift towards application-focused innovations. 01:35 James introduces himself and the Modular story04:00 The Crypto liquid fund landscape and evolution of the investment class07:30 Mack introduces Metaplex and it's role within the Solana NFT ecosystem along with his journey into crypto12:36 Mack reflects on the challenges during the bear market post-FTX.17:00 Modular's struggles raising a fund post FTX collapse19:00 Metaplex's use cases from memecoins to gaming to DePIN and a detailed look at Pump.fun22:30 Speculative use cases for NFTs vs. more utility based NFTs27:49 Overview of Metaplex's rapid product development during the bear market and its impact on the ecosystem.29:30 James shares insights into Modular's investment process and developing the Metaplex thesis.35:00 The diverse base of backers of Metaplex, from Michael Jordan to Modular37:30 Modular's approach to discovering potential investments40:00 Metaplex's Solana roadmap and the Aura network 46:00 Changes in liquid token markets and the shift towards product focus52:00 Predictions for the focus on applications that achieve product-market fit in 2025Linkshttps://www.metaplex.com/https://www.modularcapital.xyz/teamTwitter Accountshttps://x.com/DegenMackhttps://x.com/jamesjho_Token Warranthttps://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanhttps://www.lattice.fund/The token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this episode of The Token Warrant, host Mike Zajko dives into the recent launch of Grass’s token with Polychain investor Josh Rosenthal and Grass co-founder Andrej Radonjic. GRASS (GetGrass.io) is a crypto-AI project built on Solana, designed to scrape and validate internet data for AI training. The discussion explores Grass’s mission to democratize data access by addressing the scarcity of high-quality data and the monopolization of web data by a few tech giants. Grass operates a decentralized network of over 2 million devices, enabling users to share their internet bandwidth in exchange for rewards, while simultaneously cleaning and validating web data in real time. Josh shares his journey from traditional finance to Polychain, and Andrej discusses his unconventional path into crypto and the creation of Grass. The conversation highlights Grass’s rapid growth, the crucial role of real-time data in AI development, and the ethical considerations surrounding data sharing. 02:05 Josh provides his career background and his experience at Polychain.03:51 Andrje shares his early experiences with crypto starting from a Dogecoin faucet in 2015 to Nuclear Physics to Traditional Finance. 06:24 Andrej explains how a sports betting project led to the idea for the Grass network with the challenges of web scraping and the need for proxy networks.10:19  Andrej discusses the unethical practices in existing proxy networks and Grass’s commitment to avoid these pitfalls and the Brave browser inspired the creation of Grass.13:53 Andrej describes the evolution of Grass from its initial concept to its current state with millions of users around the world and how users can get started. 16:04  Josh recounts the initial connection between Polychain and Grass and the evolution of the Grass concept over time and Polychain’s thinking. 20:42 Highlights the importance of real-time data access for AI models in differentiating their performance along with current demand for multimodal data and its future potential compared to text-based models.22:46Josh discusses Polychain's strategy and interest in AI-related investments and their evolution over time.28:02 Andrej shares the difficulties of fundraising during a challenging time for crypto and AI startups.37:58  Exploration of AI's need for real-time data and the limitations of traditional search engines and how Grass can enable AI companies to access real-time web information efficiently.45:28  Insights into the recent token launch and the influx of new community members.50:11  Upcoming features and beta launches planned for Grass, enhancing user participation.Links:https://www.getgrass.io/Twitter Links:www.x.com/jreedrwww.x.com/0xdrejhttps://x.com/getgrass_iohttps://x.com/polychaincapToken Warranthttps://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanThe token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this episode of the Token Warrant, host Regan Bozman discusses the evolving crypto market with Mads, investor at Maven 11 and Nikita, co-founder of Barter. Mads shares his journey into crypto and his role at Maven 11, while Nikita recounts his experience at 1Inch and the creation of Barter. They explore the concepts of "intents" and "solvers" in DeFi, highlighting their potential to optimize transactions. The conversation also covers Barter's role in the Cow Swap ecosystem and their recent fundraising efforts, emphasizing the importance of innovative solutions in the dynamic DeFi landscape.01:40 Mads from Maven11 shares how he got into crypto, starting from his high school experiences to joining today.04:18 Nikita discusses his journey in crypto from learning about Bitcoin to working at  1Inch and founding Barter.10:16  Mads provides an overview of intents, explaining how they function in DeFi systems and why they've become popular in Ethereum. 17:36 Nikita explains how solvers operate within Cow Swap and their role in optimizing transaction efficiency.22:15 Barter's decision to raise funds, the timing, and the importance of finding the right partners.26:00  Mads discusses his interest in Barter and the concept of intents in decentralized finance and the diligence process.32:11 Discussion on Maven 11's approach to identifying and investing in unique projects like Barter.35:16  Nikita explains the challenges faced in securing funding and the current state of DeFi.38:05  Nikita outlines Barter's roadmap and the need for efficiency in the DeFi ecosystem.Linkshttps://www.maven11.com/Twitter https://x.com/NovaOvchinnikhttps://x.com/0xRainandCoffeehttps://x.com/BarterDeFihttps://x.com/Maven11CapitalToken Warranthttps://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanhttps://www.lattice.fund/The token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this episode of the Token Warrant, Regan Bozman hosts Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly, and Shuyao Kong, co-founder of MegaETH. Tom shares his journey from prior roles at 0X and Instagram to investing in early-stage crypto projects at Dragonfly, emphasizing the importance of a global perspective. Shuyao discusses her entry into crypto in 2017, the work at ConsenSys, and the first real-time blockchain technology of MegaETH. The conversation delves into the evolution of Ethereum, the challenges developers are facing, and the need for constant innovation and practical applications in the crypto space.00:37 Tom from Dragonfly is introduced and prior roles in tech, focusing on early-stage crypto investments.01:50 Shuyao discusses her entry into crypto in 2017 and the experience at Consensys and MegaETH sunsetting Truffle at Consensys.04:06 Tom and Shuyao discuss Ethereum's evolution and its current challenges in the crypto landscape.09:13 Shuyao explains MegaETH as a real-time blockchain with unique capabilities and architecture.11:30 Comparing MegaETH to Ethereum's scaling solutions, emphasizing its approach to performance.12:10 Shuyao details the technical architecture of MegaETH, focusing on its sequencer and validating network.14:35 Tom and Shuyao discuss shifting perspectives in blockchain development to unlock new opportunities.16:09 Shuyao & Tom detail MegaETH's $20 million fundraising round led by Dragonfly and how Shuyao met the Dragonfly team and their collaboration. 25:25 Shuyao describes MegaETH's culture and unique strategy for ecosystem building - introducing the Mega Mafia and MegaZoo.31:44 Tom explains Dragonfly's flexible investment approach, balancing market insights with founder-driven opportunities.38:44 Shuyao shares how Dragonfly has provided hands-on support and the insights provided by MegaETH.44:00 Shuyao invites developers interested in high-performance blockchain to join MegaETH and getting involved in the community. Linkshttps://www.dragonfly.xyz/https://megaeth.systems/Twitter Accountshttps://x.com/hotpot_dao https://x.com/tomhschmidthttps://x.com/megaeth_labshttps://x.com/dragonfly_xyzToken Warranthttps://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanhttps://www.lattice.fund/The token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.

In this episode of "Token Warrant," host Regan Bozman sits down for a discussion with Nicola Santoni from Lemniscap and Ivan Miscovic, co-founder of Cytonic. Nicola shares his journey into crypto and the challenges of liquidity fragmentation, while Ivan discusses Cytonic's innovative approach to unifying multiple blockchain architectures to enhance interoperability and composability. The episode also covers Cytonic's successful $8.3 million fundraising round and the importance of consumer incentives in driving blockchain adoption. 01:14 Nicola shares his regrets of missing Bitcoin in 2011 & 2014 and eventually going down the rabbit hole in 2017 before joining Lemnis Capital. 05:24 Cytonic founder Ivan’s journey from venture capital and derivatives trading to crypto infrastructure founder11:09 Ivan explains the importance of liquidity in blockchain ecosystems and the challenges faced by market makers.20:40 Inspired by challenges at Ivan’s previous startup SPIN, Ivan describes how Cytonic aims to solve liquidity issues by integrating multiple virtual machines and wallets.24:30 Nicola first connects with Ivan via SPIN and the evolution to Cytonic and vision for a unified blockchain29:50 Ivan shares insights on the difficulties of fundraising and where the market was and relatable experiences.34:50 Overview of Cytonic’s fundraising round. 37:59 Nicola explains Lemniscap’s approach to market investments and decision-making processes.42:28 Ivan outlines how users can engage with their product and the incentives for providing liquidity.Linkshttps://www.cytonic.com/https://lemniscap.com/Twitter Accountshttps://x.com/nic_lemniscaphttps://x.com/Lemniscaphttps://x.com/cytonic_comhttps://x.com/misk0vicToken Warranthttps://x.com/tokenwarranthttps://x.com/MikeZajkohttps://x.com/reganbozmanhttps://www.lattice.fund/The token warrant podcast and content posted by Lattice Capital Management ("Lattice") is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Lattice and all featured guests and speakers are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. It is not intended to be used for legal or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host , guests or the management at any given time.