The Optimism Show

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski talks with Willy, founder of Nounspace, a customizable Farcaster client evolving into full-stack infrastructure for token communities, DAOs, and creators. Discover how Nounspace is giving every onchain community its own branded hub—combining social, governance, and token utility in one place. Learn why governance, UX, and community coordination still present massive challenges, and how AI and modular tooling could change everything. If you’re building a Web3 project or running a tokenized community, this episode is packed with insights on how to make your community thrive—onchain and beyond. (00:07) Intro – Willy’s background and Nounspace’s origin (01:36) Why the future of social is customizable and mini-app powered (03:25) From tokens to tooling: giving communities their own space (05:12) Nounspace for newsletters, media brands, and DAOs (06:12) What defines a community in Web3 today? (08:36) White-label Nounspace for any DAO or niche audience (10:42) Web3’s presentation problem—and how to fix it (12:37) Big lessons, pivots, and false starts from building Nounspace (13:13) Prioritizing impact: Token spaces, traction, and roadmap (15:44) Building where user behavior doesn’t exist (yet) (16:50) Removing friction: Email logins, mobile UX, and onboarding (17:31) Nounspace for Web2 communities—Farcaster becomes optional (19:59) What onchain communities could look like in 2025 (22:15) DAOs at scale: How AI could finally make governance work (24:20) Where Nounspace is heading—and why timing is everything Connect with Willy / Nounspace Website: https://www.nounspace.com/ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/willywonka.eth Twitter/X: https://x.com/thenounspace Connect with Kris Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaborations: Email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER This episode does not constitute financial advice. DAOs, Web3 tools, and token-based systems carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski talks with Philip Sheldrake, founder of Adresso, a project rethinking digital identity and how we relate to systems that manage who we are online. Philip argues that most decentralized identity systems today simply digitize bureaucracy—and that could be a massive mistake. Discover how Web3 might be inheriting outdated concepts, why human identity is the number one challenge in computer science, and how biomimicry can inspire radically new ways of thinking about decentralization and digital trust. (00:07) Why decentralized identity might be broken by design (01:01) Bureaucracy: The hidden foundation of digital systems (02:10) The origin of rigid identity in computer science (03:45) Transcoding old systems into Web3 (04:35) Why digital identity is the #1 challenge in computer science (05:20) Nature as a blueprint for decentralization (06:12) Decentralization is not the end goal (07:03) How unexamined concepts lead to systemic failure (07:49) The “I am traffic” moment for decentralized developers Connect with Philip: Try Addresso: https://addresso.com Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/sheldrake Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: / thekrispartner 📩 For sponsorships and collaboration: Email: [email protected] This episode does not constitute financial or legal advice. Web3 identity systems carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski talks with Smoke and Ryan Kagy from TheCreators.com, a collective reshaping how creators collaborate, earn, and thrive in Web3. They discuss onchain creator empowerment, open-source tools for artists and developers, and ClankerCon—the biggest metaverse event for builders and creators on Base.Learn how onchain tools can make creative work sustainable, why traditional creator platforms are failing artists, and how Web3 can decentralize creative industries and unlock new monetization models.(00:07) Introduction to Smoke & Ryan from TheCreators.com(01:05) ClankerCon: The biggest metaverse event for creators & builders(02:13) Uniting creators & developers in an open-source ecosystem(03:25) Why Web3 needs a better metaverse approach(04:31) Overcoming coordination challenges in decentralized communities(07:59) Own The Doge: Managing one of the world’s biggest IPs(09:42) Bringing cultural icons like Doge into the onchain creator economy(13:53) The challenge of discoverability for onchain creators(15:31) Fighting the centralized media cabal & empowering artists(17:45) Building decentralized creator networks for long-term sustainability(19:17) Aligning incentives: The decentralized creator economy(22:54) Why ClankerCon is a game-changer for digital creators(26:53) The power of metaverse storytelling for brands & communities(30:40) Building the Create on Base Hub(35:54) The future of decentralized media & creator-owned platforms(37:48) The movement for a decentralized mainstream media(41:06) How memes & storytelling will onboard the next billion users(42:54) Why optimism & creativity will shape the next era of the internet🔗 Connect with The Creators Collective:Website: https://thecreators.comTwitter/X: https://x.com/TheCreatorsLLCSmoke: https://x.com/Smoke_theArtistRyan: https://x.com/RSKAGY🔗 Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner📩 For sponsorships and collaborations: Email: [email protected]⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always DYOR before engaging with Web3 projects.

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris talks with Hid.eth, founder of WebHash, about reshaping web ownership, decentralized hosting, and how Web3 is revolutionizing content provenance. WebHash enables seamless no-code website creation on Web3, turning ENS domains into fully functional sites and even tokenizing websites as NFTs. Learn how Web3 can eliminate centralized hosting risks, empower creators with permissionless revenue, and create provable onchain ownership for digital content. (00:07) Introduction to Hid.eth & WebHash (01:22) How WebHash started: Using ENS domains for real websites (02:48) Why most ENS domains don’t have content records (03:45) Building no-code tools for non-technical users (04:41) Tokenizing website templates as NFTs (06:15) A new revenue model for Web3 creators (07:37) Eliminating middlemen in Web3 website sales (08:34) Decentralized storage & why WebHash is building its own node network (09:57) Issues with existing IPFS solutions (11:29) How the WebHash decentralized gateway network works (12:19) Tokenizing websites: Own and trade websites as NFTs (13:34) Buying and selling businesses as NFTs (14:39) How decentralized escrow eliminates legal barriers (15:58) Raising funds by fractionalizing website NFTs (16:47) The power of community-driven innovation in Web3 (19:53) Using C2PA standards for AI-generated and real media (21:53) How WebHash provenance helps verify content authenticity (22:17) Making Web3 seamless: Removing crypto jargon & gas fees (23:59) The future of user-friendly Web3 onboarding (25:18) How Web3 apps should onboard non-technical users 🔗Connect with Hid.eth & WebHash: Twitter/X: https://x.com/webhash_eth Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/hidayath.eth 🔗Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner 📩 For sponsorships and collaborations: [email protected] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always DYOR before engaging with Web3 projects.

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski sits down with Tim Cox, the Partnerships Manager at PoolTogether, to discuss how Web3 projects can form high-impact partnerships without relying on traditional marketing playbooks. From using meme coins to drive engagement to incentivizing deposits through gamified rewards, Tim shares unique insights into growth, collaboration, and relationship-building in crypto. Discover why partnerships work differently in Web3, how to create viral incentives for communities, and why building first, then pitching is the ultimate growth hack. (00:07) How meme coin projects use PoolTogether to incentivize staking (00:33) Gamified rewards & drip incentives for token holders (01:55) How smaller projects can create sustainable liquidity incentives (02:17) Bankless partnership: Turning POAPs into prize-yielding tokens (04:15) How PoolTogether enables anyone to turn onchain events into rewards (04:40) The Web3 vs. Web2 partnership playbook: What actually works? (05:00) Why "just building" beats legal-heavy Web2 partnerships (05:53) How Tim built Timalytics: A PoolTogether dashboard to game the system (07:21) "Build first, pitch later": How to grab the attention of big projects (09:02) The secret to Web3 partnerships: Identify the "fastest responder" in chats 🔹 Follow Tim & PoolTogether: https://www.pooltogether.com https://x.com/timncox 🔹 Follow Kris: https://warpcast.com/thekris 📩 For sponsorships & collaborations: [email protected]

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski talks with Philip Sheldrake, a professional engineer and social science researcher, to discuss how Web3's approach to digital identity is deeply flawed and what we can do to fix it.Unlike traditional identity models, Web3 is unintentionally recreating bureaucratic structures, which could lead to surveillance risks, limited agency, and centralized control over decentralized systems. Philip breaks down why this is happening, the dangers of reusable KYC & social graphs, and how we can take a more human-centered approach to identity with solutions like Addresso.(00:07) How Web3 is getting identity wrong(01:01) Philip’s background & experience across Web1, Web2, and Web3(04:00) Why digital identity today is based on outdated bureaucratic models(07:32) The hidden risks of treating identity as a rigid system(10:39) How Web3 unknowingly recreates Web2 surveillance structures(14:34) Identity as a verb vs. a noun—rethinking our assumptions(19:04) The dangers of reusable KYC & its long-term consequences(26:58) Why universal social graphs don’t mimic real human behavior(33:42) How we can design identity systems that actually serve people(39:55) Introducing Addresso: A human-first approach to Web3 identity(45:05) Why local storage matters & how it protects your identity(50:19) Final thoughts & how to connect with PhilipConnect with Philip:Try Addresso: https://addresso.com/Twitter/X: https://x.com/SheldrakeFarcaster: https://warpcast.com/sheldrakeConnect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner📩 For sponsorships and collaboration: Email: [email protected] episode does not constitute financial or legal advice. Web3 identity systems carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).

In this episode, Tim Cox, Partnerships Manager at PoolTogether, joins us to discuss the power of partnerships in Web3, how AI is revolutionizing crypto marketing, and the unexpected role of meme coins. We explore guerrilla marketing strategies, creative incentives, and how PoolTogether is making saving fun with its no-loss prize model. 00:00 - Intro: Meet Tim Cox & PoolTogether 01:00 - Tim’s journey from nonprofit marketing to Web3 03:00 - How PoolTogether gamifies savings & partnerships 05:30 - Integrating meme coins & creative incentives 08:00 - What makes Web3 partnerships unique vs. Web2 10:15 - AI-powered growth hacks & automation 13:30 - The Bodega Experiment: Bringing crypto to retail 16:00 - Meme marketing & unconventional brand-building 19:45 - Dream partnerships: Coinbase, fintech, and beyond 22:30 - How any project can integrate PoolTogether 25:00 - The future of Web3 & bringing mainstream users on-chain 🔹 Follow Tim & PoolTogether: https://www.pooltogether.com https://x.com/timncox 🔹 Follow Kris:https://warpcast.com/thekris 📩 For sponsorships & collaborations: [email protected] 💡 Like, share & subscribe for more deep dives into the future of Web3! 🚀

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski talks with Wasabi, the founder of Kokonut Network, a DAO transforming real-world assets and agriculture through Web3. Unlike traditional RWA-backed crypto projects, Kokonut Network removes middlemen, empowers local farmers, and builds long-term, nature-backed value. Learn how coconut trees act as bear market-proof assets, why real-world agriculture could drive decentralized economies, and how non-technical founders can leverage blockchain tools to build powerful DAOs. (00:41) What is Kokonut Network? (07:21) Coconut trees as bear market-proof assets (08:01) The problem with real-world assets in crypto today (12:18) Decentralizing ownership vs. corporate control (14:59) Using Moloch DAO as non-technical founders (34:24) The DAO structure: No core team voting power (37:29) Forkability & the future evolution of Kokonut DAO Connect with Wasabi: Twitter/X: https://x.com/KokonutNetwork Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/KokonutNetwork Website: https://kokonut.network/ Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: / thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration Email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: This episode does not constitute financial advice. DAOs and Web3 projects carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).

Travis, known as Earth2Travis, is a core contributor at DAOHaus and the creator of Farcastle, a project transforming Farcaster channels into DAOs. In this episode, we discuss DAO challenges, unruggable crowdfunding, and how Farcaster can revolutionize decentralized coordination. (00:07) Travis' Background & Journey into DAOs (03:02) Lessons from Getting Rugged & Building Unruggable Crowdfunding (06:46) Why DAOs Fail: Coordination Challenges & Governance Issues (09:17) The Future of DAOs: Why They Should Function Like Bands (10:18) Farcastle: Turning Farcaster Channels into DAOs for More Agile Coordination (14:21) Crypto’s Execution Problem & Making DAOs More Action-Oriented (19:56) Funding Smaller Teams & Fixing the DAO Grant System (24:23) Farcaster’s Potential & Challenges for Decentralized Social Coordination (27:38) The Future of Farcastle: Empowering Builders & Small Teams (30:11) How Builders Can Leverage Farcastle for Collaboration & FundingConnect with Travis & Farcastle: 📍 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/earth2travis 📍 Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/earth2travis Connect with Kris: 📍 Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris 📍 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: 📩 [email protected] DISCLAIMER: This episode does not constitute financial advice. DAOs and Web3 projects carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).

Garm is the co-founder of Glo Dollar, a stablecoin designed to fund public goods. In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of public goods funding, how builders can balance sustainability with impact, and why traditional models need to be reimagined. Topics Covered & Timestamps (00:07) Introduction: The Challenges of Public Goods Funding (01:03) The Need for New Public Goods Funding Models (05:32) Alternative Models: Bountycaster, Scout Game & Decentralized Incentives (08:18) Balancing Public Goods & Profitability: Finding the Right Model (11:56) Why Public Goods Funding is Always a Struggle (14:18) The Power of Real-World Networking in Web3 Connect with Garm & Glo Dollar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garmr/ Website: https://www.glodollar.org/ Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: 📩 [email protected] DISCLAIMER: This episode does not constitute financial advice. Digital assets and Web3 experiments carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).

Lior Goldenberg is the founder of Covariance, Co-Owned Growth Studio, and most recently Product Clank. In this episode, we discuss how builders can fund experiments, the evolving venture funding landscape, and how Product Clank is bridging the gap between traders, builders, and users. (00:07) Introduction & Lior’s Background (04:41) The Zero-Cost Startup Era & The Future of Venture Funding (06:26) Product Clank: The Vision for Distributing Ideas & Products (11:10) Bridging the Gap Between Traders, Builders & Users (13:17) The Challenge of Distribution & How Product Clank Solves It (16:46) Reputation & Trust as a New Signal for Startup Success (21:32) Beyond Distribution: What Builders Will Need Next (26:42) Mistakes & Lessons Learned in Startup Building (31:54) The Future of Product Clank & Impact on the Venture Space (33:56) Alternative Crowdfunding & New Models for Creators (35:02) Call to Action: Getting Involved in Product Clank Connect with Lior: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/lior Website: https://www.covariance.network/ Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: 📩 [email protected] DISCLAIMER: This episode does not constitute financial advice. Digital assets and Web3 experiments carry risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).

Trigs is a DAO veteran, governance researcher, and expert in grant ecosystems, working with projects like Octant and Coordinate to improve decentralized structures. In this episode, we dive into DAO governance, the future of decentralized organizations, and how to break out of the dark loop of the attention economy. (00:07) Introduction & Trigs’ Background in DAOs (02:20) The State of DAOs Today & Why Most Fail to Achieve True Decentralization (06:01) Breaking Away from Plutocracy: The Future of DAO Governance (10:18) The Six Pillars of Effective Decentralized Organizations (17:02) Privacy, Data Control & The Role of Knowledge Management in DAOs (17:35) The Dark Loop of the Attention Economy & Its Impact on Web3 (21:44) Can We Break the Attention Economy Cycle? The Future of On-Chain Creators (25:30) Decentralized Projects & Tools That Are Changing the Game (30:58) The Importance of Making Yourself Replaceable in DAOs (32:44) Researching the Future of Data & Decentralized Knowledge Sharing (34:39) Key Features of DAOs: Capture Resistance, Impact-Driven Governance & Accessibility Connect with Trigs: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/trigs Twitter: https://x.com/trigs_0 Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: The content of this episode should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Digital assets and DeFi protocols have risks, including capital losses. Please DYOR.

Zeugh is a DAO aficionado and governance researcher, deeply involved in Juicebox DAO and governance security with Blockful. In this episode, we discuss DAOs, governance security, AI, and the evolving regulatory landscape.(00:07) Introduction & Zeugh’s Background in DAOs(01:30) The State of DAO Governance & Why Most DAOs Are Stuck in Plutocracy(06:03) Alternative Governance Models & Experimenting Beyond Plutocracy(07:56) How Zeugh Would Redesign DAOs for Better Governance(11:21) AI in DAOs: The Role of AI Delegates & AI-Governed DAOs(16:11) The Security Risks in DAO Governance & Common Vulnerabilities(25:32) What Founders Should Consider When Creating a DAO(35:12) The Future of DAOs in a Changing Regulatory Landscape(39:08) How Crypto, AI, and DAOs Will Evolve in the Next YearConnect with Zeugh:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/zeughTwitter: https://x.com/theZeughConnect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]: The content of this episode should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Digital assets and DeFi protocols have risks, including capital losses. Please DYOR.

Arnold Almeida is the Founder of Lighthouse and Signals, two innovative projects aimed at transforming the DAO governance ecosystem by enhancing communication, decision-making, and token governance. (00:01) Introduction and background of Arnold Almeida (02:01) How DAOs can use governance to reclaim power and enhance accountability (07:04) Lighthouse: Transforming DAO communication (14:33) The future of DAO governance and Lighthouse's role (17:01) Signals: Revolutionizing ideation in DAOs (25:39) Combatting DAO fatigue through prioritization tools (29:26) Epoch-based token emissions for equitable distribution (34:11) The evolution of onchain governance and human behavior (47:46) Challenges in tokenomics and solutions for long-term trust (54:06) Final thoughts and the future of governance innovation Connect with Arnold: Farcaster: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/1a35e1 Website: https://lighthouse.cx/ Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: The content of this episode should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Digital assets and DeFi protocols have risks, including capital losses. Please DYOR.

Garm is the Co-Founder of Glo Dollar, a nonprofit stablecoin project designed to fund public goods and empower the crypto ecosystem through transparency and innovation.Garm's DEVCON Speech: https://youtu.be/J2aw52g_OJI?si=ptKIVfdxMauk4vyy(00:40) The vision of Glo Dollar as a nonprofit stablecoin(03:04) Garm's journey from fintech to creating Glo Dollar(08:06) Competing with giants like USDC and Tether in the stablecoin market(14:40) Glo Dollar's strategy to scale and support the ecosystem(19:47) How Glo Dollar funds public goods through user voting(22:58) Call to action: using, advocating, and integrating Glo Dollar(24:33) Final thoughts on Glo Dollar's role in the super chain ecosystemConnect with Garm:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garmr/Website: https://www.glodollar.org/Connect with Kris:- Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner}For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]: The content of this episode should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Digital assets and DeFi protocols have risks, including capital losses. Please DYOR.

Navin Vethanyagam is the Chief Brain of IQ.wiki, the largest blockchain encyclopedia in the world. Their current focus is creating AI agents with sovereignty and composability for DeFi and beyond.(00:07) The future of AI agents and their impact on DeFi and other industries(01:30) How IQ ATP enables real-time data processing and sovereignty in AI agents(05:01) Simplifying DeFi with AI agents to increase adoption(13:03) The importance of composability in building ecosystems for agents(25:02) Expanding AI agent capabilities beyond DeFi into other Optimism Superchain chains(30:56) The long-term vision of AI agents operating in the physical worldConnect with Navin:Website: https://iqai.com/Twitter: https://x.com/IQWIKIConnect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]: The content of this episode should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Digital assets and DeFi protocols have risks, including capital losses. Please DYOR.

Jack is the Co-Founder of Icebreaker.xyz, a Web3 professional network that connects exceptional individuals and enables trust, collaboration, and interoperability across multiple platforms.(00:39) Vision and goals of Icebreaker(01:49) Why focus on the Farcaster audience (03:59) The concept of a decentralized professional profile and identity verification(08:18) The hyper network: Unifying and connecting multiple platforms seamlessly(14:22) The journey of Icebreaker: From ZK advertising to building a hyper network(24:25) Balancing future vision with present-day needs in product development(25:25) Current priorities for Icebreaker: Hyper network, search functionality, and trust routes(28:31) Top use cases of Icebreaker: Verification, search, and community engagement(31:12) Lessons from building Icebreaker: Team, perseverance, and navigating startup challengesConnect with Jack:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/j4ck.ethIcebreaker: https://icbk.me/j4ck.ethConnect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Lazar Bucan is the Community Leader of Wasiona Gaming Studio, a blockchain gaming company that focuses on community-driven development and partnerships to create engaging Web3 gaming experiences.(00:26) The role of community building in the blockchain gaming industry(01:23) Lessons Web3 projects can learn from gaming studios about community management(03:32) Strategies to incentivize OG members and keep communities active(07:05) The importance of transparency and exclusivity in community building(12:23) Revitalizing inactive communities vs. starting from scratch(16:06) Organic growth strategies for Web3 communities(20:15) Leveraging NFT partnerships for DeFi and community growth(26:56) When and how to effectively incorporate paid marketing(27:35) Traits and skills to look for in a Web3 community managerConnect with Lazar:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lazar-bu%C4%87an-4a88221b4/Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Carlos Juarez is the CTO of Aragon, a decentralized governance company that provides tools to build and manage DAOs. Carlos has a strong background in blockchain, having co-founded Guesser, which was acquired by Gemini. He has helped establish over 7,500 DAOs and focuses on pushing governance and decentralization forward in the blockchain ecosystem.(00:22) The evolution of DAOs and governance challenges in the blockchain space(02:22) The role of Aragon in DAO creation and notable examples of successful DAOs(07:13) Dual governance and innovative DAO models(15:35) Overcoming participation challenges in governance(28:42) The modularity of DAO governance and its future in Web3(35:05) The role of optimistic rollups and ZK technology in solving cross-chain challengesConnect with Carlos:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/Juar.ethWebsite: https://aragon.orgConnect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Kory is the Co-Founder of Stably and a core contributor to dTrinity, a DeFi protocol that is innovating in the space by launching the first subsidized lending platform on the Fraxtal L2 network. (00:08) Introduction and Journey in Web3 Kory shares his journey from trading crypto, co-founding Stably, and navigating the stablecoin wars of 2018. (14:30) What is dTrinity? An overview of dTrinity's unique model as a subsidized lending protocol, redirecting stablecoin yield to borrowers to incentivize DeFi activity. (32:52) The Evolution of DeFi and What’s Next Kory discusses how the DeFi space will evolve, touching on potential innovations like BAMM (Borrow AMM), new stablecoin models, and tokenized real-world assets. (40:05) Synergy Over Competition in DeFi Exploring how collaboration can grow the ecosystem, with examples of dTrinity’s approach to complementing other stablecoin projects rather than competing with them. (42:15) Future Trends in DeFi Insights into upcoming trends like tokenized commodities, LP looping models, and innovative partnerships with platforms like Fluid. Connect with Kory: Website: https://stably.io https://dtrinity.org/Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Jonny Mack is the Founder of Hypersub, a membership platform that helps creators and communities monetize and build together using programmable crypto assets. Hypersub gives you access to your own payment solution, so you can never get banned. (00:08) The challenge of early adoption: viral growth through community-driven value(00:50) Building sustainable products vs. fast cash in crypto(03:25) Timing in crypto: balancing innovation and market readiness (06:07) Conviction as the ultimate competitive advantage for founders (08:19) Why building on-chain is critical for crypto projects (11:39) Hard truths about building and scaling in the creator economyConnect with Jonny: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/nonlinear.eth Website: https://www.hypersub.xyz Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Sam Kazemian is the Founder of Frax, a blockchain protocol focusing on creating a decentralized bank, leveraging AI to shape the future of on-chain finance.(00:09) Introduction to Sam's journey: From Everipedia to Frax (01:20) The birth of Frax: The vision of a decentralized central bank(10:37) The big chain thesis and its impact on Frax’s long-term goals (11:21) The role of AI in Frax's 2030 vision (18:49) Bringing the next billion users to blockchain through AI (25:43) Sovereign roll-ups, interoperability, and Frax’s Universal Interface (30:31) Transitioning to a singular or AI-driven UI for blockchain interactions (34:07) How Frax supports builders and projects in its ecosystem (39:34) The importance of Frax's roadmap and ecosystem support for developers (43:38) Utility tokens in the Web4 era: Frax’s token upgrade and the future of valuationConnect with Sam: Website: https://frax.finance Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Ivan from Xocolatl Finance is building a revolutionary stablecoin based on the Mexican peso, aimed at empowering local builders and creating a DeFi ecosystem in Mexico. With a background in logistics and product management, Ivan shares his journey of building Xocolatl, navigating community-driven development, and leveraging grassroots efforts to create an impactful project without VC backing. (00:07) Introduction to Ivan and Xocolatl Finance (00:23) Ivan’s background and the journey from logistics to Web3 (04:49) Why Xocolatl was created: A stablecoin for the Mexican economy (05:32) Benefits of Xocolatl for Mexican builders and its real-world applications (08:06) Navigating development without VC backing (13:56) The future of stablecoins in Mexico and Latin America (19:39) Challenges and opportunities for LatAm projects in Web3 (23:40) Ivan’s vision for Xocolatl and tokenizing the Mexican economy (28:35) Advice for global builders creating stablecoins Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner Connect with Ivan: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jaibo Website: https://www.xocolatl.finance/ For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Limone.eth is a developer and co-founder of Urbe, a startup focused on innovating in the payments space, and a key figure in the ETH Rome community. Limone.eth shares insights on turning hackathon projects into scalable real-world products, focusing on commitment, user research, and iterative development. They highlight how hackathons can serve as a platform for experimentation, MVP testing, and feature expansion. (00:08) How to move from building at a hackathon to scaling a real product (00:24) Lessons learned from hackathons and commitment to projects (04:49) Using hackathons as opportunities to iterate on ideas and build features (05:15) Turning side quests into main projects through iteration and learning Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner Connect with Limone: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/limone.eth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-staffa-8b3b79158/ For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Antimo is the Founder of /red, a design business helping web3 startups and companies scale by simplifying design while emphasizing creativity and efficiency. In this episode we cover: (00:07) Red Design Studio's scale and the value of non-compromise (00:52) Distinction between design and art in web3 (06:10) Applying luxury strategy in design for unique branding (09:08) Challenges and rewards of unique brand creation for founders (11:27) Balancing growth with creativity in service agencies (12:47) Long-term focus: what doesn’t change over time (16:26) Steady iterations on Farcaster (18:10) The necessity of charging for product sustainability in web3 Connect with Antimo: - Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/antimofm.eth - Website: https://antimo.fm/ Connect with Kris: - Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris - LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner Find us on X: https://x.com/TheOptimismShow For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Colin is the Co-Founder of Ponder, a web3 survey platform that provides unique insights and innovative polling features to help users gather meaningful data and drive engagement in real-time. Discussion: (00:36) How to effectively approach distribution with limited resources (04:19) The importance of building in public and crafting a consistent narrative (05:15) Balancing founder intuition with user feedback (08:47) Launching predictive polling and its impact on user insights (12:02) Key strategies for collecting actionable user feedback Connect with Colin: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/cojo.eth Website: https://www.weponder.io/ Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski chats with Nikita Kolmogorov, aka Borodutch, a crypto veteran and founder of Lunchbreak.com. Nikita shares his journey in crypto, tips for fundraising during a bear market, and advice on staying relevant to VCs by aligning with trends. (00:08) Nikita’s journey in crypto and the story behind Lunchbreak.com (02:33) How the funding landscape has changed from past bull markets (04:28) Current trends for Web3 companies raising funds (07:27) How Web3 companies can attract VC attention during bear markets (09:27) The importance of building and staying resilient until the bull market (10:49) Mistakes to avoid when fundraising in Web3 (13:58) Why it’s crucial to raise capital with future rounds in mind (16:26) Communicating big visions effectively to VCs (21:15) Evolving and adapting the pitch for different VCs (25:17) Knowing when an idea is not fundable and when to pivot (28:20) The unpredictable nature of trends in the VC worldConnect with Nikita: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/warpcastadmin.eth Website: https://www.lunchbreak.com Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner Twitter: https://x.com/TheOptimismShow For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Pedro Oliveira is the Co-Founder of Talent Protocol. The protocol works with trusted data sources - like GitHub, Coinbase or LinkedIn - to bring reputation onchain as verifiable credentials and as a reputation score. With data from 1M+ builders already indexed, Talent Protocol is being adopted as the industry standard by top players like Base, and within 3 months of launch 25+ apps have integrated the Talent API, reflecting growing interest from recruiters, job platforms, and developers. The $TALENT token encourages all participants to continuously improve the data that powers the protocol, making sure that finding and rewarding top talent gets easier as we scale. In this episode, we cover: (00:07) Web2 vs. Web3 developers and their challenges in different regions (04:17) The inevitability of crypto and its adoption across regions (06:20) Enhancing builder trust and verification with Talent Protocol’s humanity check and builder score (07:16) Future possibilities in HR and software development ecosystems (09:48) Interoperability between platforms and the potential for a more open future (10:54) Lean team structures and the importance of slow, thoughtful hiring Connect with Pedro: - Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/talent - Website: https://talentprotocol.com/ Connect with Kris: - Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris - LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Nikita Kolmogorov( Borodutch) is the Founder of Lunchbreak, a platform revolutionizing attention by enabling direct payments to individuals for their engagement, eliminating traditional ad middlemen. In this episode, we cover: (00:15) How Lunchbreak redefines paying for attention directly (04:45) Key insights from building and launching Lunchbreak in a bear market (10:57) The rapid iteration strategy and adapting to market trends with Lunchbreak (13:24) The importance of gamification and the value of points within Lunchbreak’s ecosystem Connect with Nikita: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/warpcastadmin.eth Website: https://www.lunchbreak.com Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Antimo is the Founder of /red, a design business helping web3 startups and companies scale by simplifying design while emphasizing creativity and efficiency.In this episode we cover:(00:07) The concept of "Ivory Tower Design"(02:01) Explanation of design systems and their purpose(08:30) Advice for blockchain and web3 companies on avoiding "Ivory Tower" tendencies(11:29) Recognizing corporate mindset in startups and avoiding it in early-stage companies(13:16) The importance of adapting to web3 culture and avoiding overly corporate attitudesConnect with Antimo:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/redantimoWebsite: https://x.com/redesignstudioConnect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

In this episode, Chris Carella, CoFounder of CharmVerse, shares insights into the evolution of CharmVerse from DAO-focused software to a grants management powerhouse. He discusses the concept of retroactive funding, the introduction of CharmVerse’s innovative “Scout Game,” and how the future of work is shaping up for open-source developers. Carella highlights the potential for decentralized work ecosystems, how gamification can boost developer motivation, and the vision for a self-sustaining, crypto-enabled support system for builders In this episode, we cover: (00:07) The origins of CharmVerse and its commitment to the future of work through DAOs and open-source software. (01:15) Transforming CharmVerse from DAO management to a high-demand grants management tool across the Optimism ecosystem. (03:30) Exploring retroactive funding models and how they reward impactful contributions, showcasing a shift in traditional work structures. (05:29) Introducing the Scout Game: a gamified experience for supporting open-source developers with crypto incentives. (06:05) Chris’s vision for the future of work – decentralized, dynamic small teams supported by crypto economics. (08:03) “New capitalism” in the Optimism ecosystem, where builders are rewarded based on impact, and decentralized rewards incentivize contributions. (08:15) Experimenting with retroactive PGFs and aiming to build a self-sustaining, trusted system for rewarding developers.Connect with Chris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/ccarella.eth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarella/ Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Pedro Oliveira is the Co-Founder of Talent Protocol. The protocol works with trusted data sources - like GitHub, Coinbase or LinkedIn - to bring reputation onchain as verifiable credentials and as a reputation score.With data from 1M+ builders already indexed, Talent Protocol is being adopted as the industry standard by top players like Base, and within 3 months of launch 25+ apps have integrated the Talent API, reflecting growing interest from recruiters, job platforms, and developers.The $TALENT token encourages all participants to continuously improve the data that powers the protocol, making sure that finding and rewarding top talent gets easier as we scale.In this episode, we cover:(00:07) Talent Protocol's vision and splitting into two main products: Protocol and Token(01:55) Driving growth through Talent Passport and reaching untapped communities(03:30) The role of Talent Passport in building interoperable and industry-specific credentials(05:40) Addressing the challenges of AI and humanizing the recruitment process(07:33) Leveraging the token to improve Talent Protocol's ecosystem and facilitate trust(11:47) Engaging partners and apps using the Talent Protocol token for data and growthConnect with Pedro:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/talent Website: https://talentprotocol.com/ Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Jonny Mack is the Founder of Hypersub, a membership platform that helps creators and communities monetize and build together using programmable crypto assets. Hypersub gives you access to your own payment solution, so you can effectively build your community and never get banned. In this episode we cover: (00:09) How to describe Hypersub and its unique offerings (00:23) The concept of minting time on-chain and its implications (02:45) Use cases and success stories from creators on Hypersub (06:16) Strategies for creators to grow their subscription base (07:08) The importance of value, consistency, and community in subscriber retention Connect with Jonny: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/nonlinear.eth Website: https://www.hypersub.xyz/ Connect with Kris: Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaboration: [email protected]

Chris Carella is the Co-Founder of Scout Game and the Head of Product at Charmverse. He is a key figure in the crypto and web3 ecosystem, offering insights into funding strategies and sustainable business models for founders building on the Optimism Superchain.In this episode we cover:(00:00) Introduction and the future of decentralized social for artists and creators(00:51) Launch tactics for NFTs and products on decentralized social platforms(03:30) How to create momentum for your art or product(08:00) The role of reputation in the Web3 space(10:29) Leveraging your network for organic growth(12:27) NFT platforms and artist launch strategies(19:23) The role of positive-sum collaboration in decentralized communities(20:28) Scaling decentralized social art projectsConnect with Chris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/ccarella.ethLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarella/Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Simone (Limone) Staffa is the co-founder of Urbe, a developer community in Italy, and the driving force behind ETH Rome, an Ethereum hackathon that is growing the Web3 ecosystem in Italy. In this episode we cover: (00:07) How ETHRome was built from the ground up (01:30) Bridging the gap in Web3 hackathons in Italy (03:50) Organizing an international event with limited resources (04:45) The success of local Italian teams at the hackathon (06:30) Key projects from ETHRome: Fluidkey and ZeroKey (07:45) Tips for others thinking about organizing similar events Check the key notes: insights.optimism.show For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Limone.eth (Simone Staffa) is the Founder of Urbe Hub and ETH Rome, a blockchain community that fosters innovation and collaboration by bringing together developers and startups to push the boundaries of Web3, despite challenges in Italy’s innovation ecosystem. In this episode we cover: (00:00) The impact of Italy’s new Bitcoin tax regulations on blockchain developers (00:37) How Urbe Hub is thriving despite a lack of local support (06:02) The power of small, dedicated communities in driving innovation (07:38) Why international collaboration is key for Italian founders (12:24) Building meaningful, in-person connections for long-term success Check the key notes: insights.optimism.showFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Chris Carella is the CoFounder of Scout Game and the Head of Product at Charmverse, he is a key figure in the crypto and web3 ecosystem, offering insights into funding strategies and sustainable business models for founders building on the Optimism Superchain. In this episode we cover: (00:00) How founders can build businesses that don’t rely on grants (00:39) The two types of grants: retroactive and proactive funding (02:49) Common mistakes founders make when applying for grants (05:13) Strategies to avoid relying on inconsistent grant funding (07:21) Tips for improving your grant applications and communicating value (10:20) Other funding opportunities beyond grants: VCs, incubators, and accelerators (14:07) Building sustainable, revenue-generating crypto businesses Check the key notes: insights.optimism.show For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

David (Dawufi) is the Head of Growth at Opacity Network, a company that enables verifiable data across the internet, helping businesses unlock new opportunities. He is also a key member of the Farcaster community, known for fostering authentic connections and empowering builders in the web3 space.In this episode we cover:(00:00) The unique power of Farcaster and its future growth(02:00) How builders can leverage social networks for product growth(04:45) Verifiable data and its game-changing potential for businesses(08:30) Growth strategies in web3 vs web2: Key differences(13:15) Building strong partnerships through authenticity and alignment(16:00) How Opacity Network is using verified data to drive innovation(20:45) The importance of authentic personal branding in web3(25:00) Dawufi's insights on how new founders can succeed in the web3 spaceCheck the key notes: insights.optimism.showConnect with David:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/dawufi Website: https://www.opacity.network/ Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Charlie is the Founder of FarWorld Labs, a Web3 gaming company focused on building hyper-casual games with deep blockchain integrations. FarWorld Labs is on a mission to onboard billions of users into Web3 through gaming experiences that seamlessly blend fun and financial incentives.In this episode we cover:(00:00) How Web3 gaming will onboard billions of users(00:25) Scaling user acquisition by targeting niche communities(03:00) Monetization in Web3 gaming through NFTs and tokens(07:00) Overcoming the challenges of mass adoption in gaming(10:13) The future of Layer 2 and Layer 3 blockchains in Web3 gaming(14:28) Why Web3 gaming could surpass Web2 in user experience(19:21) How founders can capitalize on blockchain technology in gaming(27:56) Building sustainable gaming products in Web3Check the key notes: insights.optimism.showConnect with Charlie:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chuckstock Website: https://farworld.gg/Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Noah is the Founder of Poolfish, a crypto platform that helps liquidity providers on decentralized exchanges make data-driven decisions to maximize their earnings.In this episode we cover:(00:00) Bootstrapping a crypto business without VC funding(01:45) How liquidity providing works and why it's essential for DeFi(03:10) Growing a crypto business through acquisition and partnerships(07:29) Turning a non-monetized website into a profitable business(11:57) Strategies for acquiring users and building a loyal community(15:54) How founders can prepare their business for acquisition(19:33) Key lessons from Noah’s own exit journeyCheck the key notes: insights.optimism.showConnect with Noah:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/nbraggWebsite: https://poolfish.xyz/Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

ChrisCoCreated is a Web3 artist and founder of CoOwn Growth Studio, where he helps build community-driven art and meaningful collaborations with brands using Web3 technology.In this episode we cover:(00:00) Chris's journey into Web3 art and community-building(00:19) How Web3 is transforming art and empowering creators(05:28) The evolution of community art in Web3(09:50) Key drivers of strong artist communities(12:16) Overcoming challenges in monetizing Web3 art(16:29) Tapping into cultural moments to succeed(20:28) Launching We Are The Art: A new approach to community art(26:43) Advice for new Web3 artists entering the spaceCheck the key notes: insights.optimism.showConnect with ChrisCoCreated:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chriscocreated Website: https://app.cocreated.xyz/Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Tim is the Founder of Kiwi News, a Web3 media platform focused on community-driven, decentralized news and content curation.In this episode we cover:(00:00) Surviving a bearish market as a web3 company(00:22) The pros and cons of bootstrapping vs venture capital funding(01:00) How to maintain media integrity in a VC-driven world(08:00) How Web3 media companies can sustain without investor pressure(12:00) Building a community as a bootstrapped founder(16:30) Monetizing a media company without ads or VC funding(19:54) Focus on serving users rather than investors(27:56) Strategies for succeeding in the Web3 space(32:11) Building a decentralized media platformCheck the key notes: insights.optimism.showConnect with Tim:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/timdaub.eth Website: https://news.kiwistand.com/ Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Cameron Armstrong is the Founder of Seemore, a platform that helps creators automate their business management and make money with less effort, allowing them to focus on creating content they love.In this episode we cover:(00:00) The future of Farcaster and its impact on the creator economy(00:25) Early monetization opportunities on web3(03:00) How AI will increase screen time(07:00) How to break through and earn a living(10:13) Automate creator business management and monetization(14:28) Finding your niche and success(19:21) Authenticity in the creator economy(27:56) Avoid burnout by simplifying your workCheck the key notes: insights.optimism.showConnect with Cameron:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/cameron Website: https://seemore.tv/ Connect with Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

In this episode of the Optimism Show, host Kris Gligoroski interviews Tanishq (Tani), a product developer and founder of Intelligent, a platform for tracking social metrics on Farcaster. They discuss the evolution of blockchain, the importance of user experience in product design, and the balance between utility and beauty in creating successful products. Tani shares insights on whether to bootstrap or seek funding for blockchain startups, emphasizing the need to understand the target audience and simplify the user journey.In today’s episode, we cover:Can simplifying your blockchain product make it more accessible to non-crypto users?How to balance beauty and utility in product design for blockchain startups.Should founders bootstrap or raise funds? The pros and cons explained.Find the key points discussed in this episode on: insights.optimism.showWhere to find Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerWhere to find Tani:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/tanishq In this episode we cover:(00:00) Tanishq’s journey from Web2 to Web3 and building blockchain products(02:20) Challenges in simplifying blockchain user experiences for mass adoption(06:00) How Intelligent aggregates decentralized social graphs for Web3 ecosystems(09:30) Importance of balancing beauty and utility in product design(15:10) Bootstrapping vs. raising funds: When should founders seek investment?(22:00) How blockchain companies can focus on non-crypto users for growth(27:30) The importance of cross-functional teams in product design(34:20) Practical strategies for founders to drive user adoption in blockchain projectsFor inquiries about sponsorships, collaboration, and growth consulting: [email protected]

Max Segall is the Co-Founder of Privy, a blockchain infrastructure company that simplifies user onboarding for crypto apps, making it easier for both crypto-native and mainstream users to engage seamlessly.In today’s episode, we cover:How to onboard millions of users to your appThe right time for your startup to raise fundsThe biggest mistakes founders make when building web3 companiesFind the key points discussed in this episode on: insights.optimism.showWhere to find Kris:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekrisLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerWhere to find Max:Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/segall In this episode we cover:(00:00) Max Segall’s journey from traditional finance to blockchain(00:18) How Privy helps crypto apps onboard both crypto-native and mainstream users(03:38) Common mistakes blockchain founders make and how to avoid them(08:35) Why interoperability and self-custody are key for crypto apps(14:23) Tapping into organic user behaviors to drive adoption for blockchain apps(18:55) The difference between building a B2B and consumer crypto company(24:36) Fundraising advice for blockchain startups and getting market validation(27:27) Privy's roadmap and vision for the future of crypto app onboardingFor inquiries about sponsorships, collaboration, and growth consulting: [email protected]

Samuel Huber is the Founder of dTech, a blockchain company that helps building or scaling existing products by providing a seamless user experience that drives engagement and retention. In today’s podcast, we will discuss:* Is Farcaster the future of social media? * Can simplifying your blockchain app speed up success?* What are the main reasons most blockchain startups fail to get users and how to fix them?Find the summary and actionable steps you can take today at: optimism.show/insightsWhere to find Kris:* Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris* LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartnerWhere to find Samuel:* Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/samuellhuber.eth* Twitter: https://x.com/samuellhuber* LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/samuellhuberIn this episode we cover:(00:00) Future of the Farcaster ecosystem and what developers are overlooking (00:22) The vision of Farcaster, focus on developers, and its trajectory(01:00) How Farcaster allows users to run their own copies of the network (08:00) How businesses can leverage Farcaster’s technology for web3 growth(12:00) Process of simplifying ideas to bring products to market faster for feedback(16:30) Why many blockchain companies fail to acquire users(19:54) Practical strategies for monetizing a company without relying on venture capital (27:56) Why speculative projects dominate the blockchain space and will this trend may continue (32:11) Personal and professional goals for building meaningful technology For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast and partnership consulting: [email protected]

Welcome to the Optimism Show. Podcast focused on the Optimism Superchain covering ambitious founders, exciting projects, and consumer crypto.Launching 19th of September 2024