In this episode we chat with Colby Mugrabi, founder of mmERCH. We dive into Colby’s early obsession with fashion, her crypto origin story, initial experiences with the “metaverse” and virtual fashion, the inspiration and vision behind founding mmERCH, lessons & learnings from their Genesis drop, how the fashion industry views crypto, upcoming releases, and more.

In this episode we chat with Jonny Mack, co-founder of Hypersub. We dive into Jonny’s background as a professional designer, his early forays into crypto, the origins of Hypersub, pivoting from crowdfunding to subscriptions, pricing strategies & onchain referrals, scaling beyond crypto-natives, and more. 

Parker Jay-Pachirat, an investor at FinTech Collective and founding member of Boys Club, shares insights on the future of consumer crypto. She emphasizes the importance of authentic applications over Web2 replicas, focusing on user needs and engagement. The conversation delves into the evolving world of minting NFTs and the dynamics of content curation from platforms like Tumblr. Parker also discusses organic integration of crypto in daily life and the innovative use of crypto-economic incentives to enhance user engagement.

In this episode we chat with Ryan Ouyang, co-founder of IYK. We dive into Ryan’s background in software engineering & ETH mining, IYK’s origin story and vision, weird early use cases, dropping out of university, the future of fandom & loyalty, musicians as early adopters, and more.

In this conversation, Peter Pan, a partner at the crypto investment firm 1kx and a former product designer, explores the vision of 'blockchains as toys.' He discusses how mobile gaming is evolving and giving rise to 'autonomous worlds' that engage wider audiences. The innovative potential of on-chain social graphs is also examined, highlighting their ability to create meaningful connections. Peter shares insights about transformative gaming projects like Citadel and his favorite playful merchandise that reflects the fun side of the crypto culture.

Latashá and Ed Balloon, both pioneering independent musicians, share their journeys at the intersection of music and onchain media. They discuss their initial skepticism of NFTs, the transformation of their careers post-COVID, and the vital importance of community in the Web3 landscape. The conversation also touches on the need for artist independence, the significance of user data, and the tension between corporate interests and creative integrity. Ultimately, they emphasize the power of authenticity and artistic freedom in shaping the future of music.

In this episode we chat with Sofia Garcia — generative artist, curator & founder of ARTXCODE. We dive into Sofia’s early interest in generative art, how she discovers and works with artists, finding crypto art, the origins and mission of ARTXCODE, her thoughts on the current state of NFT markets and collector archetypes, her recent “Misunderstood Machines” collection, and more.

In this episode we chat with Bold Leonidas, known & loved by many for his witty comic illustrations of the infamous “Crypto Twitter.” We dive into Bold’s original skepticism of crypto twitter, his foray into NFTs and crypto art, the genesis of the comic strip idea, owning memes, the important of scarcity in art, why he still draws freehand, and more.

In this episode we chat with Coldie, renowned 3D artist, collector & blockchain art OG. We dive into Coldie’s background and training in visual arts, the importance of documenting blockchain history through art, the inspiration behind his artworks, meme culture, collecting, royalties, and more. 

In this episode we chat with Kalos and Adrian of Parallel Studios, creators of the Parallel Trading Card Game (TCG) and Sci-Fi franchise. We dive into the early days of the crypto gaming scene, Parallel’s story arc & game universe, the future role of AI in gaming, the UGC & mod ecosystem, creative inspiration, and more.