In this episode, we talk with a Co-founder of ArConnect, Marton Lederer. ArConnect is an Arweave native wallet that allows you to manage your $AR and much more. We discuss ArConnect's role as a gateway to the Permaweb, with a keen focus on UI and security. We dive into the details on the latest beta release and get into some of the design and architecture decisions that led to permission settings ArweaveKit integration, and more. We also hear about Marton's personal journey from high school to decentralized blockchain development, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's an inspiring story of focus and being open to learning new things despite some challenging circumstances around the world. Find out more about ArConnect at ArConnect.ioAnd be sure to follow @onlyarweave for all things Arweave.ArweaveHub.com

Othent enables easy logins and wallet generation for Arweave transactions. By utilizing familiar social logins like Gmail, there's no need to download browser extensions or go through complex processes. Lorimer Jenkins, the founder of Othent and a builder at Community Labs, has been immersed in the world of blockchain practically his entire life. We discuss his childhood conversations about Bitcoin with his father, and the impact that these experiences have had on his career transitions, from acting and drama, to becoming a blockchain developer.This episode was a lot of fun - Lorimer is a great speaker with an interesting upbringing and an amazing amount of determination. We dive into his initial crypto story, and his logic on why he has decided to build on Arweave. Follow Lorimer @lorimer_jenkinsAnd of course, keep in the loop with @onlyarweave for all things Arweave related. 

Get an inside look into Vincent's career path, as he takes us through his work experience with startups from Silicon Valley to Europe, and how these adventures led him to the world of blockchain. Vincent shares why he thinks being serious all the time isn't the path forward - we need more fun! 0x3.Studio puts playful language within powerful concepts and products, and it works.We dig deep into the concept behind JellyBots NFT, an innovative project that uses digital tokens to unlock access to a suite of apps built by 0x3.Studio. Vincent explains how their project differs from others, by providing real value with utility at its core.We also explore products like IRON Drive, a decentralized storage solution that works a bit like Dropbox but with a crucial difference: you pay just once for access. This reflects their commitment to providing sustainable, customer-first experiences.We discuss SOLID, a platform set to revolutionize content publishing on Arweave. And we delve into other intriguing projects such as Hotmint, a tool for real-time analysis of NFT projects, and Tap.xyz, a platform for searching .eth domains.Vincent and the team at 0x3.Studio have an amazing eye for design and product. It's great to have them as part of the Arweave ecosystem!Be sure to follow the project @0x3studioAnd of course, follow @onlyarweave for all things Arweave related. 

In this episode, we explore the STAMP Protocol with Tom Wilson, the creator of PermaPages and Permanotes. STAMPS, or Signature Timestamp And Metadata Protocol, introduces a universal approach to content curation, similar to 'like' buttons but with a tradable reward system for creators and of course all on the Permaweb. Tom is an inventor through and through, and this conversation was a lot of fun because of that!Tom walks us through the core components of a STAMP, including the signer, data-source, and timestamp, highlighting how they contribute to the protocol's functionality. He emphasizes the community-based and open-source nature of STAMPS, fostering collaboration and widespread adoption.A key highlight is the reward component, where creators receive tradable STAMP tokens based on the popularity of their content on the permaweb. Tom explains the mechanics of the reward cycle, outlining how qualified wallets are rewarded with STAMP tokens and their tradeability using Verto Flex and Approve/TransferFrom mechanisms.We discuss the potential use cases and benefits of the STAMP Protocol for creators, developers, and users in the contentFi ecosystem, emphasizing its scalability and opportunities for content curation. The content blockchain that is Arweave is an ideal pairing for the STAMP protocol!Follow @rakis_me to stay up to date with Tom.Also, follow @onlyarweave for all things Arweave and Permaweb related.

It's a big commitment to leave one's full-time position, and that's the story of one of the co-founders of Capsl8 after realizing the importance of archiving vital data permanently. Co-founders Sahil and Pete are on a mission to enable super easy archiving of data, while also creating communities around important topics to facilitate the use of Arweave. "Information wants to be free - so join us in preserving humanity's most valuable data for future generations." Their site at Capsl8.com clearly illustrates their mission of preserving vital data permanently. Their first foray was to archive 50,000 public domain books, and they are already well on their way to achieving that goal with over 12,000 archived pieces of content via Project Gutenberg, which offers thousands of free ebooks. The Capsl8 team utilizes standards like ANS-110, which allows for better discoverability of content, and they're also working on an index and search feature. If you have a look at their site, you'll see the opportunity to sign their "Open Letter," which is dedicated to the preservation of vital content via the Permaweb.Be sure to follow the project @capsleightAnd of course, follow @onlyarweave for all things Arweave related. 

The Indexing Company provides simple and tailored data access that enables faster build times and cost savings for infrastructure and engineering. It is stored on the Permaweb, ensuring the data is secure and permanent. In this discussion, we delve into the world of composable datasets. These datasets can be curated and re-articulated over and over again to achieve extraordinary data access for super niche use-cases. The Indexing Company's technology opens up a frontier full of new business models. In the near future, we may see datasets shared by builders, similar to influencers sharing products they like today. We explore the various experiments and first examples of the power of The Indexing Company's technology, including mirrormirror.page and a few others. These initial web experiences show the potential of how one's own perspective can shine through massive datasets to enable hyper-focused emphases. With so many raw datasets closed off and nearly inaccessible, The Indexing Co is making strides in creating a more composable and approachable set of infrastructure. Be sure to follow @indexingco on Twitter, and @onlyarweave for all things Arweave-related.

In this conversation, we speak with Reffo, the co-founder of ECHO. We explore the origin story of ECHO and why this commenting protocol may enable the next important step in NFTs as we know it (comments and engagement as NFTs and communities!). What started out as a wild ride in the world of NFT trading has progressed into what is now known as 0xEcho. ECHO is a decentralized social engagement protocol that's designed to promote free and open communication in the Web3 ecosystem. By providing a simple comment widget that any website can use, ECHO makes it easy for individuals to share their thoughts and connect with others in a permanent and simple way.What makes ECHO extraordinary is its commitment to permanent data storage for all comments. Unlike other commenting systems that may delete comments or alter them over time, ECHO ensures that every comment remains accessible and unchangeable, creating a valuable archive of user-generated content that can benefit our digital civilization. Be sure and give Echo a go here: 0xEcho.comAnd of course, follow @OnlyArweave on twitter for all things Arweave. 

In this episode, we dive into the world of decentralized and privacy-preserving personalization with the founders of FirstBatch, Ömer and Kerim Kaya. They discuss the creation of their SmartWeave-based similarity search engine, DANNY, and their key-value database, HollowDB, which utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to provide privacy protected storage. There was so much to discuss as they are building something massively new and audacious.We explore the potential implications of their work for the future of blockchain technology and decentralized data storage, as well as their plans for the future, including building AI pipelines for persona generation and content matching with interest graphs. FirstBatch is off to an impressive start in the Arweave ecosystem, already with two product launches and several partnerships in the works. Check out FirstBatch.xyz and give it a go!Follow @firstbatchxyz_And as always, follow @OnlyArweave for all things Arweave related. 

It's rare to come across founders that are family members, too. In this case, Nick and Vince are brothers and the founders of alex.arweave.dev. Alex. is a decentralized archival platform that leverages the immutable and permanent data storage of Arweave to preserve important digital artifacts. Forward Research [https://forward.arweave.dev] has been an important ally as the protocol that is Alex. continues to be more fully featured and intuitive to use. The brother duo (Nick & Vince) are working around the clock to delivery new opportutnies for pool operators and more. In this conversation we talk about what it's like to build in a decentralized ecosystem (when you come from a more corporate background), the coming and likely surpassed millionth digital artifact created on Alex., and so much more. It's a profound episode with notes of fundamental importance for the history and future of both our digital and physical civilization. Archiving important information is becoming increasingly important, and this team is leading the charge.Follow @onlyarweave for all things Arweave related. 

Hibiscus.tech is on a mission to make the garment industry more accessible, transparent, and equitable for all of the creators involved - from manufacturing to textile design and more. Founders Vishnu G. Kumar and Jeremy Karl are leading the way with their love of fashion and their deep appreciation for all individuals involved in the process of making beautiful clothing and more. We had a fascinating conversation, covering their backgrounds in both fashion and tech, working with major brands and "influencers", and the massive need for change in an industry that has so much room to improve upon. Hibiscus' focus is to build a decentralized, community-curated apparel brand and create "Fashion Legos," an open-source garment library for apparel production. The traditional business model of maximizing profit by minimizing returns to stakeholders leads to exploitation of manufacturers, designers, and the environment. Hibiscus DAO aims to return power and ownership to creators and producers and verify that products are made ethically. The company plans to use consensus-driven blockchain technology to achieve this goal, of course storing all of it on Arweave. Enjoy this thought-provoking episode.Be sure and follow Hibiscus on Twitter @hibiscusdaoAnd follow @onlyarweave for all things Arweave related.