Solfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on Solana

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showIn this special episode, we compare and contrast some of the differences between Solana and Ethereum. We are joined by two developers, Cami and Connor. Each have been around the blockchain sphere for years and both have more experience from outside the Solana ecosystem.We talk about the one of the recent issues on the Ethereum chain and why it was not considered a network outage. Including some details about how Proof of Stake networks validate transactions.Find Cami and Conner onlineFollow Cami on twitter - @camiinthisthangFollow Conner on twitter - @colludingnodeFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showNick and James talks about the recent Solana Bootcamp/workshop that the Solana Foundation’s DevRel team hosted in the NYC office. Plus the Solana NYC hackerhouse has just come to a close and it was amazing!Huge thanks to all the show listeners that met Nick at the NYC hackerhouse and said they were a fan or listener of the show! It’s things like this that motivate us to keep doing this show!In light of the recent SEC lawsuits alleging that many top cryptocurrencies and tokens are securities, we talk at a high level what some of the allegations are and what it could me.James expresses his opinion about this market reaction to this news to be an overcorrection and that “we will weather it, and we will be fine”.Disclaimer: Nothing said in this episode (or any of our episodes) is financial or legal advise. The opinions and statements expressed are the personal opinions/statements of those who said it.Links from the showBreakpoint tickets are still available! Devs AND creators are eligible for heavily discounted tickets!Want to learn Solana Development? Checkout the new Solana developer home page!People/Projects Nick mentioned meeting at the NYC hackerhouse: Jordan (from Solana Labs) https://twitter.com/jordaaashBrian Long (@brianlong) - founder of TritonCheckout the “experimental” version of solana/web3.js. It is very cool and will be very small!Follow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showJames and Nick talk about the ideas of secure crypto/blockchain key storage mechanisms that allow various services (like MagicLink and TipLink) to enable user’s to own a private key via their email address. Enabling them to not need to remember a mnemonic!Also, like usual, Nick is building a new tool/product. Using Solana Pay…Disclaimer: James and his company work with the MagicLink company, and by association, Nick has as well. This episode is not sponsored, affiliated, or endorsed by either MagicLink or TipLink. Just in case you were wondering :)PS: Both are cool and interesting products/services. Check them out :)Links from the showmagic link whitepaper on how they securely store user keysour past podcast episode with friend of the show, QudoFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showDesign is hard. We are joined by a Creative Director and Designer with nearly 2 decades of experience named Phil.We talk about the considerations of a product with good design, common pitfalls many developers fall into. Including the difference between web3 design and traditional design.Find Phil onlineFollow Phil on twitter - @fhlcreativePhil's website - fhlcreative.comFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showThe Head of Developer Ecosystem at Solana Foundation, Chase Barker, joins to share thoughts on blockchain developers in the community. And his thoughts about what can be done to get more quality Solana developers.Chase shares his background on how he actually got his job within the Solana ecosystem.He shares how the idea of chewing glass has shifted from it nearly being a requirement to build on Solana, to now where a smaller hand full of people are chewing glass. Mostly those building the super low level systems. The composability of Solana has grown so much, often times developers never really need to touch rust code to build strong applications. All frontend and Javascript.PS: Did you know Chase worked at Circle for a few days?Find Chase onlineFollow Chase on twitter - https://twitter.com/therealchaseebFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showThe true Solana legend, Armani Ferrante joins.We get a glimpse into the personality of Armani Ferrante, the creator of the Anchor Framework and founder of Coral, the organization behind xNFTs, MadLads, and the Backpack wallet.Armani shares his thoughts on leadership and his mindset about leading by example. Empowering others to get things done. He describes a mental framework of sorts about how he views the product landscape his company, Coral, is working on. From building a consumer application (Backpack), to designing a new protocol (xNFTs), to maintaining a development framework (Anchor).Links from the showAnchor frameworkthe xNFT website to install xNFTsBackpack walletMadLads NFT collection (the first xNFT collection)Find Armani onlineFollow Armani on twitter - https://twitter.com/armaniferranteFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showJoe C from Solana Foundation DevRel joins to talk about the Nautilus framework, a new Solana developer framework (written in Rust) he has built in his free time. He describes the idea around this new developer framework that enables Solana developers to spend less time getting up to speed with deeply understanding the Solana development model, and get production ready code out the door.James talks about the bootcamp he has been running as part of NAS Academy. Nick and Joe reveal the pirate theme for the upcoming Solana bootcamp in NYC.Joe shares how he started his programming journey and actually got hired for his first developer job (while he transitioned from running his own landscaping business). Links from the showSolana devs Twitter space called DevTalkthe shank tool that Joe mentioned (made by Metaplex)our previous episode with Noah Prince (from Helium)the Metaplex JavaScript SDK now has compressed NFT supportFind Joe C and the Nautilus framework onlineFollow Joe on twitter - https://twitter.com/realbuffalojoeNautilus framework's GitHub: https://github.com/nautilus-project/nautilusJoe's personal YouTube for Solana developer videos: https://www.youtube.com/@CodingCryptoFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showIn this episode, we are joined by Chris Osborn, founder of Dialect, the very well known wallet-to-wallet chat app on Solana.We talk about the Dialect team pioneering two interesting pieces of technology, each trying to accomplish a different goal:smart messages, andNFT chat stickersSmart messages allow links to have built in “calls to action” that a viewer can immediately take an action on, directly from the chat window. Imagine if you could directly book a reservation within your message window by clicking a simple button. Or if you needed to sign and send a crypto transaction to prevent being liquidated from an open trade position.Dialect’s NFT chat stickers give another new social experience around collecting “chat stickers” many are used to withing other messaging apps, but with some extra added delight for users. The sticker packs are free to mint NFTs by various projects and community on Solana, and are minted like opening of pack of trading cards. Each filled with random stickers to collect. It is as wonderfully fun experience!Links from the showour previous episode with Noah Prince about the Helium network migrationthe SolanaPay protocolFind Chris and Dialect onlineFollow Chris on twitter - https://twitter.com/aliquotchrisDialect's website - dialect.toDialect's twitter - https://twitter.com/saydialectFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showSolana content creator and educator, Andy (aka SolAndy), makes a guest appearance. Andy shares his background and how he first started creating content for the Solana ecosystem. (It was with bounties!)After not participating in the MadLad, Nick gave in an purchased a MadLad. Andy describe the experience of minting MadLabs through the xNFT directly in the Backpack wallet.As educators, James and Andy talk about what they think is the best of how to learn Solana development: project based learning. And why some good developer content appears more over others on platforms like YouTube.Fun fact: Did you know that Andy used to be a university professor?Find Andy onlineTwitter - https://twitter.com/HeyAndySYouTube - https://youtube.com/solandyLinks from the showNick gave in a purchased a MadLadThe Solana Course (hosted on SolDev)Andy's video version of the Solana CourseSolana news from the weekGoogle announced a web3 accelerator, and Solana Foundation is sponsoringCircle just announced the Cross Chain Transfer Protocol, allowing transferring USDC between blockchainsMadLads are selling like hot cakes. Many sub DAOs are being formed $1.5m per day in sales, with all of solana doing $4mThe Floor NFT app announced they will be adding Solana support in the coming weeksThe new solana web3js package is making great stridesproduction Saga phones are starting to be deliveredSharky fi paid out their first reward poolYou can now purchase Bonfida names using Brave’s BATFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Announcement: We are looking for an editor/producerGM! The Solfate Podcast is looking for an editor/producer for the show. We would love to find someone from the Solana community. If you, or anyone you know is interested, please reach out to us on Twitter.Sharing our this tweet with your frens would also help: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod/status/1650249460637741057Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showMadLads mint was hit by a DDOS that delayed mint a full day, and people got rug picture. Saga phones just started to be shipped. And news alert: people who did early developer units of the Saga phones get to keep their DVT and a free case for the production phone!Nick explains a bit of how the many organizations/companies surrounding Solana Labs and Solana Foundation are structured.The Helium migration has also completed successfully. So huge congratulations to the amazing people involved, including former guest @redacted_noah.The gents also talk about the new rust based Solana framework, named Nautilus. It’s been making its rounds through twitter and was made by Joe.Links from the showThe Saga phone by SolanaMobile had their launch event and started shipping production phones!!!Helium Network successfully migrated to the Solana blockchainNautilus framework, the new rust framework made by Joe (@realbuffalojoe)Follow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showTwitter gave James’s profile viewers confetti for his birthday, even though it's not public information...The Saga phone officially launched!!! The Saga cards were revealed to be discounts based on the best poker card had you had.Plus, Nick and James catch up some.Links from the showSaga phones have officially launchedDRIP season 2 has begun (using compressed NFTs!)The Solfate Podcast website is open sourceOur podcast hosting provider, Transistor.fmJames has been doing a live bootcamp (but he doesn’t have a link, sorry)Follow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showFor this special episode, we are joined by Noah Prince (aka @redacted_noah on Twitter). One of the Solana devs behind the massive effort of migrating the Helium Network to Solana. Noah shares some of his background and how his brother, founder of Metaplex, convinced him to start developing on Solana.He also shares a high level, but still technical overview of how the Helium network works. From the oracles to physical hotspots as compressed NFTs.Noah also explains the process of how the Helium L1 blockchain will be “lazily” migrated to its new home on Solana using compression. Allowing Helium to migrate to Solana in an incredibly efficient and secure way without causing a massive amount of congestion on Solana mainnet.PS: Huge shoutout to all the Grizzlython hackathon winners, especially our previous guests: Scammo and Qudo, creators of the xray explorer.Show Noah some love in the internet:follow Noah on twitter: @redacted_noahLinks from the showSubmit a PR to Noah’s Strata code base to get it back running“Jarry” was mentioned several times: this is Jarry Xiao (aka “the Professor” and former Solana Labs employee)Discover the Helium Network in their docsLearn about State Compression on SolanaNick has been diving deep into creating content for State Compression and compressed NFTs. It is all live! Check out these resources to get up to speed on compression:Current Solana docs on State CompressionSolana Spotlight video on State Compression, with Noah Gundotra from Solana Labs, (one of the primary devs behind the compression program)Quick intro videos on minting compressed NFTsQuick intro video on reading and transferring compressed NFTsWritten developer guide for compressed NFTs (also in the Solana docs)Follow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showJames is out for the week, but Nick is joined by Shek, the founder of Worcel and the Gum protocol.Shek shares his reasoning for founding Wordcel, the Solana native blogging platform. And how that later evolved into the Gum protocol.We dive into some of the more technical aspects oh how Wordcel works under the hood, and the potential scaling issues of indexing the Gum protocol once it uses State Compression.Shek also explain a recent initiative on Solana: session keys. Show Shek some love in the internet:follow Shek on twitter: @shek_devDiscover blogging, native on Solana with WordcelExplore the Gum protocol docsFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showWe are joined by the Mert, the vocal Solana supporter and founder of Helius.xyzAs a former Coinbase employee, we got Mert’s take on the recent SEC action/notice. We talk about Mert’s spicy twitter life and the role he plays in the Solana (and broader crypto ecosystem).Mert shares some of his thoughts on what blockchain products are good at doing, and maybe some things that are over-rated or over-hyped.And then compression: we talk about State Compression on Solana, and the perspective of handling the compression from the side of indexing providers and developer platforms.A “PS” Note from Mert: Grifter’s exist throughout the world, not just in crypto.Show Mert some love in the internet:follow on twitter: @0xMert_Mert's company, Helius.xyzLinks from the showMert’s tweet to seeGrizzlython project submissions are now liveFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showAfter the USDC depeg, and return to peg, James and Nick talk high level about how USDC works. And a bit about some US financial systems.The James talks about TinyDancer, the Grizzlython hackathon submission of a Solana lite client, and what it could mean for the broader Solana ecosystem.Nick makes a case for how Elusiv is a game change protocol for Solana and blockchain in general. Allowing people to have private on-chain transactions, while still enabling tracking of bad actors and illicit funds.Links from the showJames’ tweet asking for hackathon submissionsTinyDancer, the Solana light clientA bloomberg article on the usdc depegElusiv protocol hit mainnet! (last week)Solana news from the weekForm function shutting downNick wrote a new Solana article on how to setup Solana on LinuxFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showJames and Nick are joined by the creators of the XRAY explorer, a human readable Solana explorer being built for the Solana Grizzlython Hackathon!We talk about how the XRAY developers got into software development, and their journey into Solana.Links from the showfounder @_qudofounder @scammo_try out the XRAY explorerXRAY open source code on GitHubSolana news from the weekElusiv protocol hit mainnet!Grizzlython submissions are open https://solana.com/grizzlythonCrossmint announced a Zapier integration for minting NFTsAmazon set to launch an NFT market place?Follow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showJames expresses his thoughts on the recent network outage, and the gents talk about Nick’s first week of working at the Foundation.Nick volunteers James reviewing Grizzlython hackathon pitch. Also, what is the MadList?!Anyone who would like to join us on the podcast next week for a hackathon pitch practice, DM or tag us on twitter!Links from the showPlans to improve the network upgrade processthe artist formerly known as SolanaSpaces rebranded to @drip_haus on TwitterHelius.xyz made a new solana explorer, named XrayFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showBig news! Nick just started his new full time job on the DevRel team at Solana Foundation! James also declares he is going to finally get a hardware wallet and rethink how he handles wallet security.PS: In case you missed it last week, we had a long conversation with the CEO and founder of Solana Spaces, Vibhu, about why Solana Spaces is shutting down its NYC/Miami stores. Give it a listen and show your support to Vibhu!Links from the showNick’s tweet about the SolDev redesignLedger Stax walletBackpack browser extension was updated in the chrome web storeSolana news from the weekJump appears to have recovered the hacked tokens from the Wormhole exploitIt was a busy week for us both….I did not do more research into more news…Follow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showAs the announcement that SolanaSpaces will be shutting down their two store locations, we are happy to welcome Vibhu, the CEO and Founder of Solana Spaces, onto the show to share his thoughts and reasoning about the closure/pivot.We talk Vibhu's background of building companies and starting Solana Spaces, how and why Solana Spaces started, and the interesting tech behind it. And the sad announcement that SolanaSpaces will be shutting down by the end of the month (February 2023).On a brighter note, Vib and team are making the intentional pivot to focus on drip.haus, their NFT drop platform that has rapidly reach massive scale in the bear market. From gathering 100k plus active users/wallets to fighting spam and detecting/labeling >60k spam wallets on the Solana network. And what the dip collection means to Vibhu and what they look for in the artwork drops.Fun fact: Did you know the tech behind DRiP is what is powering the Saga Cards rewards system?Find Vibhu onlinefollow him on twitter: @vibhu@SolanaSpaces on twitterDRiP.haus artwork dropsPublic note from Vibhu about shutting down Solana SpacesFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showHadeSwap acquired Solana Monkey Business. marginfi started collecting funds for their new on chain lending protocol, and a SolDev redesign? Crazy week.James and Nick discuss the upcoming SolDev redesign that Nick will be coding the frontend for. James gives his thoughts on the Solana Course he wrote, including Solana Pay and how powerful it is! James updates Nick on how Solana Pay works and it blows his mind!!!!Nick also just had his last day at his previous job, and is gearing up for his next role….what could it be?If anyone is interested in getting early access to the new marginfi lending protocol, you can message Mac Brennan on twitter for details.Links from the showHadeSwap acquired Solana Monkey BusinessTwo SMB sold for high prices on FFF swap: #3875 SOLD FOR 3450 $SOL#1088 SOLD FOR 7500 $SOLThe best Solana Development course around (hosted on SolDev)New Solana API docs page! Made by Nick!SolDev’s Solana pay lessonCollector.sh (from Nate) - an NFT gallery appMargin fi starting bootstrapping their new lending poolSolend hack Nick was trying to articulateSolana news from the weekMetaPlex hosted a twitter spaces talking programmable nfts and royalty enforcement, with support from top projects throughout the ecosystemLedger now supports versioned transactionsHelium announced the date they plan to migrate to Solana (March 27 2023)Follow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showJames and Nick welcome Vibhu, founder of Solana Spaces and the DRiP.haus, on to the episode where they talk about programable NFTs and the mutability of NFTs and data storage.Nick seems passionate about some NFTs staying immutable, while Vibhu and James are less convinced. But everyone seems to agree the “wallet” terminology might need a refresh.Find Vibhu onlinefollow him on twitter: @vibhu@SolanaSpaces on twitterDRiP.haus artwork dropsLinks from the showMetaplex docs on pNFTS (programable NFTs)Austin Federa interview with Sam Williams, Founder or ArweaveSolana news from the weekMetaplex stated NFTs can upgrade to programable NFTs to enforce royaltiesSaga pass mint round 2 is openSolflare announced “burner wallets” will be coming soonFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showNick finally got his Saga test unit and he is blown away. The gents talk specs and the pure beauty of the Saga phone, from hardware to software.Nick lectures James on the importance of a hardware wallet, and his strong feelings about them. And compares other Android phones in the market to the Saga.Huge shout out to Jeffrey Ando (@ser_ando) for the amazing AI generated cover art!Full show notes available at https://solfate.com/podcast/5Links from the showSolana podcast episode with Toly talking to Jason Keats, the founder OSOM (the hardware team behind the Saga phone)@creativedrewy (from the Solana Mobile team) talking about the Solana Mobile Stack (this is that “wonderful video chat from someone from the Solana Mobile team Nick could not remember…)Solana foundation announced the Grizzlython HackathonHackathon hype video from Solana’s twitterSolana news from the weekTweet thread about the Grizzlython HackathonToly has on the Around the Block podcast with Brian Armstrong (founder of Coinbase)Not directly Solana, but Amazon announced an NFT initiativeSuperteam held their Solana Community Call #2, with special guest BalajiFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showAfter James received his Saga developer test phone, and Nick’s is inbound, they discuss possibilities of a mobile first crypto experience. Even the potential for non-crypto apps getting distribution on a decentralized app store.Nick started using Midjourney to generate custom AI artwork, and James may convince his wife to use crypto before Nick convinces his own wife.Huge shout out to Jeffrey Ando (@ser_ando) for the amazing AI generated cover art!Full show notes available at https://solfate.com/podcast/4Links from the showSolana mobile opened submissions for the Solana dApp storeShoutout to Solplay (aka Jonas)Phantom plans to open source some parts of their walletNick has drip.haus invite codes, ask for one on twitterToly was on the Superteam Podcast talking Solana vs Ethereum with Toghrul Maharram, including talking rollups and scaling blockchainsSolana news from the weekMert announced a bounty for creating some blog content around SolanaJacob Creech hosted the second Solana Core Community CallHelius launched their SDK to empower easier support for their platformFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showJames and Nick talk about ordering their Saga phones, including the Saga cards airdrop. They explore the idea of digital collectibles over time and how business may use them to entire consumers down the line.The gents talk multi chain and the Phantom wallet, then Nick baits James into a personal hackathon by first offering him $BONK to ship an mobile app within 2 weeks of getting his Saga phone. James refuses the $BONK offer but counter requests a Solana Spaces NFT from the drip.haus airdrops.PS: After getting rugged on their first try recording the entire episode, Nick and James recorded an entire new episode for this week. You may notice some mentions of that throughout the episode :)Huge shout out to Jeffrey Ando (@ser_ando) for the amazing AI generated cover art!Full show notes available at https://solfate.com/podcast/3Links from the showSolana Mobile announced an airdrop to “select” Saga Pass holders. Ominous.Phantom started allowing people to test their multi chain walletSolana Sandstorm hackathon submissions are closedSolana Spaces weekly airdrops for the community at drip.hausJoe C from Solana Foundation DevRel published a new Solana crash course video series on YouTubeSolana news from the weekSOL price is up. Nice!Solana.fm added some extra tracking on the wormhole exploiterThe official Solana podcast has been rebranded to ValidatedItalo shutdown the apr dev domain and merged the registry into SolDevSOL price surged after Austin Federa appeared on BloombergFormfunction shipped an airdrop feature to allow creators to easily airdrop their holdersSolana Foundation advanced the minimum validator version (to 1.14.13) on Testnet for those participating in the Delegation programFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showNick gets the mythical email to order his Solana Mobile phone but struggles to do so. In the meantime, we talk about the game change we expect the Saga phone to be.Also taxes. Nick and James talk broadly about how the US handles crypto taxes, which is…less than good…. So we spitball on some options.Then Nick reveals his unique day job.Huge shout out to Jeffrey Ando (@ser_ando) for the amazing AI generated cover art!Full show notes available on https://solfate.com/podcast/2Links from the showIRS memo about how crypto taxes are handles in the USTalks from crypto CEOs presenting to Congress about regulating cryptoView all the Solana Sandstorm hackathon tracksNews and happening on Solana this weekThese are the other things we meant to talk about, but got side tracked while talking about crypto taxes. So....here are the links if you are interested: Magic Eden was exploited - a detailed breakdown from Nick from HeliusAustin Federa appeared on Bloomberg, speaking highly of Solana past, present, and futureMailChimp shuts down Solana Foundation’s account with no warning or cause givenA new round of Saga phones are being sent outVibhu (from @SolanaSpaces) is a monsterFollow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13

Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showWelcome to the very first episode of the Solfate podcast, an audio commentary from two developers on building into the Solana ecosystem.In this very first episode, Nick and James introduce themselves. We give our backgrounds and how we each started building and educating on Solana.We also talk about the recent events of the Bonk token taking Solana by storm. Getting airdropped to loads of people (including us) and the impact that community driven projects really have on the Solana blockchain.We wrapped up the episode with talking about what we are each working on now and in the near future.Huge shout out to Jeffrey Ando (@ser_ando) for the amazing AI generated cover art!Full show notes available at https://solfate.com/podcast/1Links from the showSolana developer course written be James: soldev.app/coursethe tweet that got Nick working on SolanaMert (from Helius) announcing the Solana Sandstorm Hackathonofficial Bonk token's twitter account: @bonk_inuNick's article on deriving Solana addressesUpcoming Solana HackathonA public virtual Solana hackathon, code-named "Solana Sandstorm", is set to happen between January 10th - January 23rd (2023). More official details to follow near January 10th from Mert.The hackathon is loaded with sponsors from around the Solana ecosystem, including: Solana Foundation, Helius, Crossmint, Phantom, Switchboard, Dialect, and so many more. And yes, even Bonk!Follow us aroundNickfollow on twitter: @nickfrostyfollow on github: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamesfollow on twitter: @jamesrp13follow on github: github.com/jamesrp13