Permaweb & the War on Link Rot. Building a Better Internet w/ Sam Williams of Arweave (IE.40)
Release Date: 08/02/2024
Why is Everyone Launching Tokens? (Trump, Portnoy, Vine) | IE Ep. 64
Internet Explorers
Why is everyone launching tokens right now? From Trump’s surprise drop to Dave Portnoy’s musings on rugging to Vine’s tokenized rebirth, Episode 64 of Internet Explorers tackles a hype cycle that gets faster every week. Jess Sloss and guest co-host Nicholas explore how platforms like Pump.Fun and Yapster are driving this explosion in token creation and discuss the risks and rewards of tokenizing everything. This episode covers: Trump, Portnoy, and Vine Tokens: What these launches reveal about memecoin culture. Yapster’s Meme Market: A breakdown of the app gamifying token creation. ...
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TikTok ban looms as crypto megarounds return | IE Ep. 63
Internet Explorers
What happens when founders no longer feel afraid to experiment? In Episode 63 of Internet Explorers, co-hosts Jess Sloss and Josh Cornelius dive into the growing tensions around a potential TikTok ban and what it reveals about platform centralization. Joined by Dan Sargent (Mintstars), then Matthew Fox (Clankermon), the conversation unpacks the return of crypto mega funding rounds, lessons from navigating creator economies, and the future of distributed app ecosystems. This episode covers: TikTok Ban Looms: Why it could redefine online media power structures. Crypto’s Comeback: Is 2025 the...
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Ethereum vs. Solana: The Smart Contract Debate | Internet Explorers Ep. 62
Internet Explorers
What’s the better bet for the future of crypto: Ethereum’s infinite possibilities or Solana’s hyper-optimized approach? In Episode 62 of Internet Explorers, co-hosts Jess Sloss and Josh Cornelius dive into the philosophical and practical debate shaping the next era of blockchain innovation. This episode explores: Ethereum vs. Solana: Are we heading toward a decentralized NASDAQ or a broader trustless Internet? Rodeo’s Rise: Why NFT creators are flocking to social-first platforms. AI in Markets: Unpacking “hallucination yield” and how LLMs could redefine crypto adoption. Crypto’s...
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Where are we in the AI x Crypto hype cycle? w/ Ben Roy & Nicholas | Ep. 61
Internet Explorers
Is AI the breakthrough crypto needs? Or is it just in need of good UX? In this first episode of Internet Explorers for 2025, co-hosts Jess Sloss and Josh Cornelius are joined by Ben Roy and Nicholas for a wide-ranging exploration of the metas, tools, and ideas reshaping the Internet. This episode covers: AI Agents as Proto-Corporations: Are we seeing the birth of a new organizational paradigm? Inspired by Scott Belsky’s Cognicos, the team dives into AI-native coordination and its parallels to DAOs. Crypto’s UX Problem: From confusing wallet setups to network hurdles, crypto adoption...
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Worldbuilding for AI w/ Poof from DXRG & Martin from Aethernet | Ep. 59
Internet Explorers
Agents can "think" and talk... but they're confined in a carefully crafted world. In episode #59 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh dive into a diverse lineup of topics, beginning with DXRG, an experimental AI and crypto project redefining how decentralized systems can drive creative expression. They explore its groundbreaking first drop, "The Singularity," which used onchain prompts and live-streamed AI agents to create a uniquely interactive experience. The discussion shifts to Aethernet, where they check in on one of the earliest AI agents in crypto, reflecting on its impact and lessons...
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Are NFTs Back? w/ Derek of Collab Currency | Ep. 58
Internet Explorers
Will your favorite jpeg be worth 3 lambos? In episode #58 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh cover the most exciting trends in crypto. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into Derek’s insights on the evolution of NFTs and cryptoassets, exploring how they are shaping markets, art, and culture. The group reflects on Bitcoin’s recent historic $100K milestone, analyzing its implications for market sentiment. The hosts then look ahead to 2025, discussing trends in AI, new consumer products, and the shift toward verifiable autonomy in blockchain systems. They explore Seed Club’s emerging...
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This Will End Trader LARPs w/ wijuwiju.eth of Interface | Ep. 57
Internet Explorers
Finally, we know who the top trader is. In episode #57 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh delve into some of the most intriguing trends shaping Web3 and crypto. They kick things off with Interface, a platform that merges social networking with the blockchain, enabling users to build their social graph by copy-trading wallets and forming reputation-driven connections directly on-chain. The hosts reflect on the challenges and successes of developing consumer-focused blockchain products during a bear market and how Interface is carving out a niche with its discovery and trading features. The...
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Can Crypto Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs? w/ Tyler from Triplicate | Ep. 56
Internet Explorers
Tyler is putting Science back into the hands of the people. In episode #56 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh explore the forefront of decentralized science (DeSci) with Tyler from Triplicate, unpacking how blockchain is unlocking new funding models, democratizing research, and enabling cutting-edge projects like molecular therapeutics and patient-driven clinical trials. They analyze how these decentralized approaches are breaking free from the constraints of traditional institutions and incentivizing innovation in unexpected ways. The discussion shifts to distribution-first software, a...
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Memecoins, But Automated w/ Proxystudio | Ep. 55
Internet Explorers
Capturing social attention for your token has never been easier. In episode #55 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh take another dive into frontier of innovation in crypto. The episode kicks off with Proxy Studio, where founder Alex discusses their new project, Clanker Studio, which combines social interactions with token deployments, reshaping how tokens are launched by natively integrating the process with Farcaster. The conversation then shifts to Web4, exploring AGI's potential to merge the financial foundations of Web3 with the social frameworks of Web2. They also discuss ai16z, a...
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You Can See Yourself In Vogue w/ Dov of Xhibit | Ep. 54
Internet Explorers
Your runway dreams might be closer than you think. In episode #54 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh cover a mix of crypto's latest innovations, starting with Xhibit, a platform merging fashion and immersive content, allowing creators to upload outfits or designs for fans to try on virtually. They explore how Xhibit’s creative model is reshaping digital expression and community engagement within the blockchain space. The conversation then shifts to $DEGEN, diving into its memecoin culture and the wild success it’s seeing on social media, reflecting the powerful influence of...
info_outlineA weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences.
Join us at live.seedclub.xyz on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET
00:39 - Welcome
01:17- Nicolas, EP40 guest host intro
03:05 - Sam Williams
04:06 - background of Arweave, Ao, Sam
04:30 - why did they start the on-chain data archive?
05:17 - they started with newspaper articles (nostalgia)
05:50 - storing webpages
06:02- permaweb
07:17- centralized/decentralized borderless web
07:45 - ao by arweave - computing service
08:15 - architecture deep dive - message passing vs global shared state
09:03 - real time orderbook for content trading by bots
09:30- pay once to store forever promise explained
09:50 - its a protocol not a promise, its trustless
10:53 - the economics of the data storage and how incentives work
13:29 - layers of Arweave
13:35 - Ar.io - serves content for users + have naming system like ENS
14:10 - how subdomains work
14:40 - real decentralized access to web applications
15:15 - monolith web - modular web
15:48 - real customer examples to understand power of the technology
17:39 - Llama Land - fully onchain world
18:20 - fully onchain LLMs creating onchain games
20:28 - problems with the global shared memory systems and scaling
23:25 - Ethereum x Arweave and ao (mutual state programs)
24:18 - competition (Solana, Ethereum, Arweave)
24:50 - onchain agent economy
25:15 - *decentralized* games, AI market makers (uniswap V3)
28:34 - what’s the cultural signifiers of Arweave? pfp collections, llama land and more
30:20 - testnet but it's not testnet (they’re conservative)
31:10 - Josh and Nicolas reflections on Arweave
32:40 - Farcaster marketing
34:10 - Farcaster’s focus on its strategy and not distracted by the “metas”
34:30 - engagement rate changes
35:55 - value proposition, attention and target users
37:00 - Tiktok and Farcaser
38:57 - “it needs to be felt not marketed”
40:06 - distribution - going to the target users
42:13 - Hopper - data prediction example and reach more users
43:47 - Uniswap x KidSuper collaboration to reach people
44:57 - what the fuck is Peace doing onchain
45:35 - 🌟internet explorers pfp collection on motherchain🌟
48:19 - financialization is the wedge - speculation
49:30 - motivation - adaption of onchain platforms and different perspectives
50:10 - Nicolas ‘s takes on financialization, tokens, Farcaster’s Degen
51:30 - identity and monetization of it
52:20 - Arweave and financialization wedge
53:40 - Moxie - tokenizing engagements
55:25 - fan tokens on Farcaster
56:28 - makenow.meme - launch memecoin on Twitter
58:54 - B2C2C
01:00:35 - what differentiates this from the NFT craze?
01:01:45 - what is smort? Find out at https://paragraph.xyz/@joshcrnls.eth
01:02:03 - White Walls public beta