In this interview Eureka John met up with Ifti (aka: Hefe) and Jason Desimone from Aavegotchi and Pixelcraft Studios to talk about gaming and web3 and specifically the Aavegotchi ecosystem. Where it came from, where it is, and what the future of gaming on the blockchain will be. Aavegotchi: https://twitter.com/aavegotchi Games: https://dapp.aavegotchi.com/games?status=live Market: https://dapp.aavegotchi.com/baazaar/aavegotchis   Pixelcraft Studios: X: https://twitter.com/PixelcraftStuds Gotchiverse: https://gotchiverse.io/   Jason Desimone: https://linktr.ee/jasondesimone X: https://twitter.com/jasondesimone   Ifti (aka: Hefe): https://twitter.com/AavegotchiS https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGnVYZbgzYJpCg0ArKyuWg?themeRefresh=1  

Summary: In this conversation, Humpty and Renee Davis discuss the ETH Denver experience and Renee's involvement with TalentDAO and Silk. They explore the topics of digital identity, reputation in Web3, off-chain points, and interoperability. They dive into the unique features of Silk, such as trustless wallet recovery and sending crypto through email. They also discuss the implications of Silk for the data ecosystem and the future plans for Silk, including integration with traditional payment systems. Renee shares her excitement for the consumer side of crypto and the potential of open data.   Takeaways: Silk is a fully embeddable account management tool that goes beyond a traditional wallet, offering features like trustless wallet recovery and sending crypto through email. The maturity of the Web3 space has led to the consolidation of reputation systems and the emergence of on-chain point systems. Off-chain data and interoperability play a crucial role in the Web3 ecosystem, allowing for more scalable and accessible applications. Silk aims to provide a seamless user experience and increase adoption by integrating with traditional payment systems and enabling easy fiat-to-crypto transactions. The future of consumer crypto lies in reducing friction and improving accessibility, allowing users to easily use their crypto in everyday transactions. Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_ https://warpcast.com/csm  

In this impromptu interview at ETH Denver 2024 Eureka John Sits down with Unlock Protocol's Founder Julien Genestoux and COO Christopher Carfi and discusses all things Unlock Protocol along with some alpha on the project!   Unlock Protocol: https://unlock-protocol.com/ https://twitter.com/UnlockProtocol https://warpcast.com/~/channel/unlock-protocol   Julien Genestoux: X: https://twitter.com/julien51 Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/julien51.eth   Christopher Carfi: X: https://twitter.com/ccarfi Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ccarfi  

Open Season is a web3 powered battle royale game where players battle as a Bored Ape, Milady, Remilio, CryptoPunk, Kanpai Panda, or RetroDoge. Open Season is the first release from Fractional Uprising (FU) Studios, built on the Unreal Engine and live (in alpha) on Epic Games Store now. Chris sat down with Gianni, Sacha, and Corn from the Open Season team during ETHDenver and got into why play to earn won’t work, a new studio token paradigm, Open Sea being bullies, Epic Games being cool, and lessons learned from 2+ years of building. Open Season on Epic Games: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/openseason-75e993 Open Season website: https://openseason.games/ Open Season on x/twitter: https://twitter.com/opunshizun Fractional Uprising Studios on x/twitter: https://twitter.com/FU_STUDIOS Open Season cofounders on xtwitter: https://twitter.com/krypticrooks https://twitter.com/5poob5 Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_ https://warpcast.com/csm  

In this episode, Jon Ruth interviews James, the VP of Abundance and the head of community at Octant. They discuss Octant's mission to empower users and the public funding ecosystem, as well as James' journey in the crypto space. They also delve into Golem's ICO and evolution, the challenges of shifting the Golem community to Octant, and the lessons learned from previous funding rounds. James shares insights on the future experiments and the introduction of the community fund. The episode concludes with a fun rapid-fire question segment with Schmoloch, Jon's co-host. Hope you enjoy the episode, please like and subscribe. Appreciate you listening.   Follow Jon https://warpcast.com/jonruth https://twitter.com/jhruth Follow James https://warpcast.com/vpabundance https://twitter.com/vpabundance Follow Octant https://warpcast.com/octant https://twitter.com/octantapp https://discuss.octant.app/   Follow Crypto Sapiens https://cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://warpcast.com/csm https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Octant and James 01:29 - James' Origin Story in Crypto 10:10 - Golem's ICO and Evolution 14:36 - Octant's Mission 18:06 - Fund Mechanism 26:00 - Challenges of Shifting the Golem Community to Octant 31:55 - Lessons Learned and Future Experiments 40:48 - Introduction of the Community Fund 46:56 - Rapid Fire Questions with Schmoloch 49:09 - Closing Remarks 50:40 - Shoutouts and Inspirations 52:41- Additional Recommendations 52:58 - Finding Octant Online

The podcast discusses Neynar's infrastructure services on Farcaster, focusing on hubs, Frames, and the impact of experience at Coinbase. They explore the challenges of Web2 APIs, the revolutionizing effect of Frames, and the potential of Frame Studio. Neynar offers cost-effective solutions for developers and aims to build loyalty protocols, expand services, and collaborate within the Farcaster ecosystem.

In this episode Humpty Calderon speaks with Adam Levy, Producer of the Mint podcast and Co-founder of Bello Summary: The conversation covers topics such as podcasting, building an on-chain audience, the role of Bello as a no-code analytics platform, distribution and social insights, on-chain experiments and going viral, the integration of XMTP and social platforms, cross-chain challenges and solutions, participating in A16Z's Crypto Startup School, and the role of grants and accelerators. In this conversation, Adam Levy discusses his experience at A16Z's crypto startup school and the importance of building a supportive community. He also compares traditional education to the emerging education in the crypto space. Additionally, he shares insights on the power of networking in the crypto industry and the value of creating content. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Bello's public product launch and future plans.   Takeaways:   Building an on-chain audience is crucial for creators and businesses in the crypto space. Bello is a no-code analytics platform that helps users understand and engage with their on-chain audience. Distribution is a key challenge in Web3, and platforms like Farcaster and Lens are helping creators reach their audience. On-chain experiments, such as going viral and leveraging social insights, are emerging trends in the crypto space. Cross-chain interoperability is a challenge that needs to be addressed for the seamless transfer of data and value across different blockchains. Participating in accelerators like A16Z's Crypto Startup School can provide valuable mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities for early-stage projects. Grants play a crucial role in supporting developers and founders in the early stages of their projects. Building a supportive community is crucial for founders in the crypto industry. Traditional education may not always provide the necessary skills for success in crypto, but extracurricular activities and networking can be valuable. Networking in the crypto industry is often built through conferences, content creation, and providing value to others. Bello recently launched its public product and is focused on helping users better understand and engage with their on-chain audience.   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey 5:47 Building an On-Chain Audience with Mint and Bello 10:03 Bello as a No-Code Analytics Platform 12:44 Bello as an Opinionated Platform 16:32 Distribution and Social Insights 19:35 Leveraging On-Chain data and Social Insights to become a better creator 23:38 Integration of XMTP and Social Platforms 27:01 On-Chain Experiments and Going Viral 34:23 Cross-Chain Challenges and Solutions 43:00 Participating in A16Z's Crypto Startup School 47:16 The Role of Grants and Accelerators 48:50 Building a Supportive Community 51:23 Traditional Education vs. Crypto Education 53:48 The Power of Networking in Crypto 54:32 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

In this episode of Onchain Alpha Humpty speaks with Umar Khan. Umar Khan is a data researcher and analyst building powerful tools to make Gitcoin data more usable and fun. Project Socials: https://twitter.com/gitcoin Guest Socials: https://twitter.com/umarkhaneth   Summary In this episode of On Chain Alpha, Humpty and Umar Khan discuss the importance of public goods, region data, and building with public goods data. They delve into Umar's journey into crypto and his role at Gitcoin. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in DAOs, including the need for leadership development. The conversation highlights the future of Gitcoin Grants and the role of open source software and data in the Web3 ecosystem. They also touch on the significance of data distribution and the role of platforms like Dune and Farcaster. In this conversation, Umar Khan discusses the importance of creating collaborative spaces in the Web3 community. He introduces Region Data, a platform that brings together people from various organizations to learn and collaborate. The value of on-chain data is also highlighted, with Umar mentioning the simplicity and widespread use of Proof of Stake (POS) systems. He explains how data labeling as a service, provided by Arkham Intelligence, helps make on-chain data more human-readable and enables the identification of wallet owners. Umar also discusses the role of Gitcoin Passport in civil resistance and its potential applications in universal basic income and airdrops. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Ethereum Account System (EAS) and its use in passport stamps.   Takeaways Public goods and region data are essential for building a sustainable and regenerative crypto ecosystem. DAOs provide opportunities for anyone to contribute and participate in the crypto space. Leadership development is crucial for the long-term success of DAOs. Gitcoin Grants and the Allo Protocol enable funding for open source software projects. Open source software and data sharing are key components of the Web3 movement. Data distribution platforms like Dune and Farcaster facilitate access to valuable data for analysis and insights. Creating collaborative spaces in the Web3 community is crucial for learning and collaboration. On-chain data, such as Proof of Stake (POS) systems, is valuable and widely used in the Web3 ecosystem. Data labeling as a service, provided by Arkham Intelligence, helps make on-chain data more human-readable and enables wallet owner identification. Gitcoin Passport plays a role in civil resistance and has potential applications in universal basic income and airdrops.   Timestamps 00:04 - Introduction to On Chain Alpha 02:45 - Umar's Journey into Crypto and Gitcoin 09:25 - Challenges and Opportunities in DAOs 11:35 - Funding and Leadership in DAOs 23:23 - The Importance of Open Source Software and Data 36:00 - Gitcoin Grants and the Allo Protocol 39:58 - Regen Data and Data Distribution 49:40 - Creating a Collaborative Space for Web3 50:39 - The Value of On-Chain Data 51:19 - Differentiating Humans from Bots 52:47 - The Role of Gitcoin Passport in Civil Resistance 54:12 - Exploring Ethereum Account System (EAS) 54:00 - Using EAS for Passport Stamps 56:29 - Incentivizing Resistance with Tiered Rewards 57:17 - Gamifying Web3 with Tangible Goals 58:08 - Closing Remarks and Where to Find Umar Khan

In this episode our host Humpty Calderon speaks with Erik Ashdown of Covalent Covalent website: www.covalenthq.com Covalent (Twitter) X: @Covalent_HQ Erik Ashdown(Twitter) X: @eash0x Crypto Sapiens website: www.cryptosapiens.xyz Crypto Sapiens (Twitter) X: @cryptosapiens_     This conversation covers topics such as the background of Covalent, the future of data availability, the importance of accessibility in blockchain, the evolution of wallets, the future of applications on blockchain, DeFi as the end state, Covalent's role in the future, onboarding more chains to Covalent, the Ethereum Way Back Machine, and the value of historical data. The conversation explores the challenges of data integration and making sense of disconnected data in the blockchain space. It highlights the importance of storing and organizing data for long-term availability, especially for purposes like tax reporting. Covalent is working on addressing this issue by providing a solution that incentivizes data storage and makes it easy to extract data from multiple chains. The conversation also includes a call to action for developers to start using Covalent's data and provides information on grants and resources available. Additionally, the collaboration between Covalent and Mosaic in curating on-chain media and musical experiments is discussed.   Takeaways Covalent aims to provide long-term data availability and accessibility in the blockchain space. The future of applications on blockchain will involve social elements and the integration of AI. DeFi is seen as the end state of blockchain, but there is still a long way to go in terms of infrastructure and usability. Covalent's goal is to onboard more chains and provide accessible data to developers and applications. The Ethereum WayBack Machine refers to Covalent's ability to provide historical data on the Ethereum blockchain. Historical data has value for various purposes   Timestamps: 00:47  - Introductions and Background on Covalent 01:21 - Erik's Journey in Crypto 06:27 - The Future of Data Availability 11:51 - The Importance of Accessibility in Blockchain 13:07 - The Evolution of Wallets 15:50 - The Future of Applications on Blockchain 20:29 - DeFi as the End State 24:49 - Covalent's Role in the Future 28:38 - Onboarding More Chains to Covalent 33:24 - The Ethereum Way Back Machine 35:08 - The Value of Historical Data 36:07 - Data Integration and Making Sense of Disconnected Data 38:34 - Long-Term Data Availability 47:42 - Getting Started with Covalent's Data 44:08 - Call to Action for Developers 48:41 - Covalent and Mosaic Collaboration 50:15 - On-Chain Media and Musical Experiments

In this final episode of Season 8, we speak with Links and NF Thinker from Bankless Card.  We explore how having a community credit card can not only support a community financially, but also strengthen the identity and morale of the community that the card represents.  We also have Humpty and Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens on to reflect on Season 8 with Rachel.     Resources: Bankless Card Website: https://banklesscard.xyz/ Connect with Links = X: @almithani Connect with NF Thinker = X: @theNFThinker   Season 8 Resources: Bankless DAO: https://www.bankless.community/ Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/ Join Opolis: https://opolis.referralrock.com/l/1CRYPTOSAPI88/ Connect with Rachel: https://linktr.ee/rachelroseb