Liquid Culture

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. 

In this episode we chat with Julian Holguin, current CEO of Doodles and longtime executive in the traditional media industry. We dive into Julian’s origins at Billboard before transitioning into crypto, the differences between traditional IP development and the onchain approach, Doodles’ business model & community engagement strategy, the future of internet-native media businesses, and more. 

This week’s guest is Wab, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Sappy Seals with a software engineering background. He shares insights on creating online communities that prioritize genuine connections over transactional interactions. Wab discusses the evolution of NFT communities and the vital role they play in fostering authenticity. He also highlights the significance of floor prices as indicators of community health, along with strategies for balancing financial incentives and creative engagement in the crypto space, and the revival of meaningful gaming experiences.

In this episode we chat with Natasha Hoskins, co-founder of Boys Club. We dive into Natasha’s unique background in art history and entrepreneurship, the origins and evolution of Boys Club, building media companies and lifestyle brands, the art of event planning & community building, and more.