Internet Explorers
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences.
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Why is Everyone Launching Tokens? (Trump, Portnoy, Vine) | IE Ep. 64
01/25/2025
Why is Everyone Launching Tokens? (Trump, Portnoy, Vine) | IE Ep. 64
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. Pump.Fun Mechanics: Why attention is the new currency in tokenized economies. Tokens vs. Equity: How social capital and brand value are reshaping markets. Cheryl at the Crypto Ball: A firsthand look at crypto’s political moment in Washington, D.C. With insights on how tokens are capturing cultural value and sparking new experiments in ownership and identity, this episode dives into the mechanics and meaning behind the latest wave of token launches. Chapters: 00:00 - Why is Everyone Launching Tokens? 06:00 - Trump and Portnoy: Token Speculation 12:00 - Vine Token: The Memetic Economy 18:00 - Yapster and Meme Game Mechanics 24:00 - Tokens vs. Equity: Social Capital’s Role 30:00 - Pump.Fun’s Market Dynamics 36:00 - The Long-Term Play for Tokens 45:00 - Cheryl’s Crypto Ball Highlights 51:00 - Risks of Tokenized Economies 57:00 - Closing Reflections on the Token Boom Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer Internet experiences. Join us live on Twitter/X, Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET. Seed Club Twitter: Apple: Spotify: Pods.media:
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TikTok ban looms as crypto megarounds return | IE Ep. 63
01/19/2025
TikTok ban looms as crypto megarounds return | IE Ep. 63
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 start of a new funding cycle? Creators and Crypto Rails: How Mintstars leverages crypto to challenge traditional platforms. On-Chain Entertainment: Clankermon’s vision for mini-apps and the post-AGI world. The UX Barrier: Why adoption hinges on user-centric crypto interfaces. From creator-first platforms to the latest innovations in crypto, this episode explores the key challenges and opportunities for builders shaping the next phase of the consumer internet. Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer Internet experiences. Join us live on Twitter/X, Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET. Seed Club Twitter: Apple: Spotify: Pods.media:
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Ethereum vs. Solana: The Smart Contract Debate | Internet Explorers Ep. 62
01/11/2025
Ethereum vs. Solana: The Smart Contract Debate | Internet Explorers Ep. 62
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 UX Barrier: Why onboarding remains a pain point—and how platforms can fix it. Managed Agents and Networks: How agent marketplaces might reshape AI and DeFi intersections. From crypto's ideological debates to the practical challenges of onboarding, this episode offers sharp insights for builders, investors, and explorers at the edge of the Internet. Whether you're team Ethereum, team Solana, or just curious, this conversation provides a deep dive into the forces shaping the decentralized future. Chapters: 00:00 - Opening: Sentiment Shifts 06:00 - Ethereum vs. Solana Contracts 14:00 - Rodeo vs. Zora Explained 22:00 - AI’s Role in Crypto Markets 30:00 - Crypto’s UX Challenges 36:00 - The Agent Marketplace Future 44:00 - NFT Speculation: Next Steps 51:00 - Managed Networks and Agents 57:00 - Closing Reflections Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer Internet experiences. Join us live on Twitter/X, Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET. Seed Club Twitter: Apple: Spotify: Pods.media:
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Where are we in the AI x Crypto hype cycle? w/ Ben Roy & Nicholas | Ep. 61
01/04/2025
Where are we in the AI x Crypto hype cycle? w/ Ben Roy & Nicholas | Ep. 61
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 continues to struggle. Is 2025 the year this finally changes? The Fat Protocol vs. Fat Apps Debate: Exploring where value truly accrues as foundational models evolve and application layers innovate. Dream Time Theory: What if this moment is the internet’s greatest inflection point? We reflect on Robin Hanson’s idea of a generational turning point, shaped by transformative tech like crypto and AI. Whether you're a builder, an AI skeptic, or just curious about the intersections of decentralized networks and artificial intelligence, this episode provides thoughtful insights into the possibilities—and challenges—of the year ahead. Chapters: 00:00 - Big Questions for 2025 09:00 - Rabbit Holes from the Break 13:00 - AI as New Corporations 22:00 - Solving Crypto UX Woes 32:00 - Where's the Value: Protocols vs. Apps 36:00 - Dream Time: An Inflection Point 42:00 - Personal Brands in AI Economies 48:00 - Reimagining Coordination on-Chain 54:00 - Future of Networked Incentives 60:00 - Closing Reflections on Focus Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us live on Twitter/X, Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET. Seed Club Twitter: Apple: Spotify: Pods.media:
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Worldbuilding for AI w/ Poof from DXRG & Martin from Aethernet | Ep. 59
12/14/2024
Worldbuilding for AI w/ Poof from DXRG & Martin from Aethernet | Ep. 59
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 learned. The hosts then tackle the debate around “Tokens Aren't Equity”, exploring the limitations of viewing tokens as traditional financial instruments and what that means for the future of crypto. They also highlight Tokenize/acc, discussing its potential to accelerate funding mechanisms for unconventional crypto experiments. The episode wraps up with Mozi, a new app trying to make "social" social again, by showing which of your friends are going to the same event as you. 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Start of Episode 3:16 - DXRG 26:45 - Aethernet 43:05 - Tokens Aren't Equity 48:00 - tokenize/acc 54:34 - Mozi Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us on Twitter/X, Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Are NFTs Back? w/ Derek of Collab Currency | Ep. 58
12/07/2024
Are NFTs Back? w/ Derek of Collab Currency | Ep. 58
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 thesis on compounding value in an ephemeral world, examining how long-term vision and belief can drive sustainable growth in decentralized ecosystems. Later, they emphasize the importance of adopting a “just launch” mindset for builders navigating emerging markets. The episode wraps up with a look at the World app, highlighting its potential as a gateway for onboarding users to blockchain-powered tools and decentralized applications. Intro - 0:00 Start of Episode - 0:39 Derek - 2:39 100k BTC - 27:59 31:26 - Looking to 2025 45:35 - Compounding Value In AN Ephemeral World 52:35 - Just Launch 57:46 - World App Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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This Will End Trader LARPs w/ wijuwiju.eth of Interface | Ep. 57
11/30/2024
This Will End Trader LARPs w/ wijuwiju.eth of Interface | Ep. 57
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 conversation then shifts to tokenomics, focusing on the evolution from complex whitepapers to meme-driven token launches. They explore the balance between capturing early belief and building utility over time, emphasizing the need for sustainability in token models. Other key topics include Capital Formation in the Reputation Era, where they examine how on-chain reputation is reshaping funding models, and Model Personality as a Moat, which highlights the growing role of AI in defining unique business defensibilities. The episode concludes with updates on Base’s resurgence and an exciting Lightning Round, featuring a creative vampire attack idea. 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Start of Episode 4:09 - Interface 28:24 - Checking in on Tokenomics 39:53 - Capital Formation in the Reputation Era 47:48 - Model Personality as a Moat 52:40 - Base is Back 54:20 - A Stroll Through Consumer Crypto 55:52 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Can Crypto Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs? w/ Tyler from Triplicate | Ep. 56
11/23/2024
Can Crypto Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs? w/ Tyler from Triplicate | Ep. 56
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 paradigm focused on leveraging social networks and decentralized platforms to maximize reach and adoption before building standalone products. They also examine the concept of Moats in the age of AI, debating whether traditional business defensibility strategies hold up in a world of open-source models and rapidly evolving technologies. Later, they reflect on the growing presence of normies in degen crypto spaces, and the unhinged activities occurring on pump.fun (jess is scared). The episode concludes with ai16z drama, reflecting on how it's more difficult it is to build when a token is involved. 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Start of Episode 4:26 - DeSci 37:07 - Distribution-First Software 42:38 - Moats In The Age Of AI 49:32 - The Normies Are Here 54:48 - ai16z Drama Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Memecoins, But Automated w/ Proxystudio | Ep. 55
11/16/2024
Memecoins, But Automated w/ Proxystudio | Ep. 55
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 groundbreaking fund combining AI and decentralized technologies, and Interface, a portfolio company rethinking how crypto wallets can drive adoption through seamless user experiences. The hosts explore Hyperliquid, a new protocol simplifying liquidity solutions, and analyze recent trends in Gen Z app usage and its implications for Web3 adoption. The episode concludes with a quick Lightning Round, featuring Peace bullying an AI agent (he definitely won't ever regret this). 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Start of Episode 4:22 - Proxy Studio 29:20 - Web4 36:03 - ai16z 42:48 - Interface 46:58 - Hyperliquid 50:15 - Gen Z App Usage 56:32 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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You Can See Yourself In Vogue w/ Dov of Xhibit | Ep. 54
11/09/2024
You Can See Yourself In Vogue w/ Dov of Xhibit | Ep. 54
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 community-driven tokens. Kel then joins as a guest, discussing the evolving decentralized ecosystem, as well as new methods for enhancing user experiences. Later, Jess and Josh tackle the question, “What Are We Looking For?,” analyzing the traits Seed Club seeks in emerging projects and market opportunities. Jess & Josh then talk about a Polymarket whale that used the "Neighbor Method" to predict election results, and wrap up the episode with a lightning round. 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Start of Podcast 3:24 - Xhibit 16:34 - $DEGEN 25:45 - Kel 47:11 - What Are We Looking For? 53:33 - Polymarket Whale 56:17 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Cruelty Free AI w/ Mat Dryhurst of Spawning | Ep. 53
11/02/2024
Cruelty Free AI w/ Mat Dryhurst of Spawning | Ep. 53
What if AI wasn't "stealing" from artists? In Episode #53 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh kick off with a deep dive into Spawning.AI with Mat Dryhurst. They discuss how Spawning.AI has used public domain images to create PD12M, a dataset of over 30 terabytes of public domain images for AI models, and other developments Spawning has made. The hosts then dive into Cheryl's article featured in ETH Investors Club's EIC03, “In Hot Pursuit Of A Dramatically More Interesting Internet". Next, Jess & Josh cover Decentralized Agentic Organizations, highlighting how agents could streamline and automate DAO functions, reshaping governance in the process. Jess and Josh also unpack the "fat wallet thesis," explaining its implications for crypto adoption and ecosystem loyalty. They then discuss yet another major project moving to the Solana blockchain, sparking a broader conversation on network choice. The episode wraps up with a Lightning Round, covering some recent developments in our space. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Start of Podcast 4:40 - Spawning.AI 33:29 - A Dramatically More Interesting Internet 41:51 - Decentralized Agentic Organizations 51:26 - Fat Wallet Thesis 54:52 - Another Solana Announcement 58:40 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/internet-explorers/id1756599282 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Are AI Agents Replacing Influencers? w/ Kalos of Wayfinder & Parallel | Ep. 52
10/26/2024
Are AI Agents Replacing Influencers? w/ Kalos of Wayfinder & Parallel | Ep. 52
In episode #52 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh cover an exciting lineup of topics that highlight emerging Web3 projects and AI integration. They start with Wayfinder with Kalos, a platform bringing AI-powered agents to blockchain, where users can deploy agents to complete complex tasks autonomously across networks. The hosts also discuss Virtuals with Matthew, a protocol where users can create autonomous AI influencers with decentralized ownership, illustrating the growth of AI and blockchain convergence. The episode then introduces Plastic Labs with Courtland, Plastic Labs' co-founder, which recently created a splash with a tool that attracted significant attention in the meme coin world, highlighting its unexpected success and the hype surrounding agent-driven coin launches. Wrapping up, the hosts launch into a Lightning Round, covering the latest updates and trends in the crypto and AI spaces, including new use cases and projects shaping the future of decentralized technology. 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Start of Podcast 3:37 - Wayfinder w/ Kalos 19:38 - Virtuals w/ Matthew 36:26 - Plastic Labs w/ Courtland Leer 51:03 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/internet-explorers/id1756599282 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Engage With Creators, Earn Rewards? w/ betashop.eth of Moxie | Ep. 51
10/19/2024
Engage With Creators, Earn Rewards? w/ betashop.eth of Moxie | Ep. 51
In episode #51 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Nicholas dive into Moxie, a financial protocol on Farcaster that allows users to create fan tokens and earn rewards through engagement, with Moxie's founder, betashop.eth. They explore how Moxie is reshaping decentralized social economies and becoming one of the most used protocols on the Base blockchain. The hosts also take a deep dive into Comm with Comm's founder, Ashoat. Comm is a privacy-first messaging app built to compete with giants like Discord and Telegram, offering a more secure, decentralized way for communities to connect with the unique ability to host your own keyservers - meaning only your community can read your data. The discussion then shifts to WorldCoin’s rebrand and big event, where they break down the potential impact of biometric identity verification and its role in the future of decentralized finance. They also touch on the growing trend of AI Memecoins and what the recent a16z State of Crypto Report reveals about the current health and trajectory of the industry. The episode wraps up with a fast-paced Lightning Round, covering the $DJT Token, the Praxis project, and why ZkTLS could be having its big breakthrough moment, merging web2 APIs with web3. 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Start of Podcast 2:31 - Moxie 16:44 - Comm 27:12 - Worldcoin 38:07 - AI Memecoins 46:07 - A16z's State of Crypto Report 48:59 - Lightning Round 49:03 - $DJT 51:55 - Praxis 55:02 - ZkTLS Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/internet-explorers/id1756599282 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Social Media Betting & more w/ T H of Kizzy | Ep. 50
10/12/2024
Social Media Betting & more w/ T H of Kizzy | Ep. 50
In episode #50 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh dive into several major topics shaping the Web3 space. They start exploring Kizzy, a social betting app that’s gaining traction on the Monad chain, offering users a platform to speculate on creators and influencers much like a "DraftKings for social media", with it's founder, T H. The hosts explore how Kizzy is revolutionizing engagement by financializing social media, making betting on creators as engaging as sports betting. The episode also covers Seed Club’s acquisition of Build with Joey, the co-founder of Backdrop, the company that developed Build. Build is an exciting development in the world of decentralized accelerators, and the hosts discuss how this merger will support Web3 builders by providing a platform that scales with emerging blockchain projects. They then shift gears to talk about CultureFi, debating the cultural and economic impacts of token-driven systems on digital platforms. Wrapping up, they discuss the launch of PvP in the blockchain gaming space and highlight the rising interest in Unichain, a new project focused on scaling decentralized applications. The episode finishes with a fast-paced Lightning Round, covering recent updates and emerging trends in Web3. 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Start of Podcast 2:16 - Kizzy w/ T H 23:42 - Build w/ Joey 44:12 - CultureFi 53:00 - PVP 55:46 - Unichain Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/internet-explorers/id1756599282 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Putting Our Brains Onchain w/ cojo.eth of Ponder | Ep. 49
10/05/2024
Putting Our Brains Onchain w/ cojo.eth of Ponder | Ep. 49
In episode #49 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh kick off the conversation by diving into Ponder, a platform transforming how people seek answers and insights using decentralized technology, with its founder, cojo.eth. The discussion centers on how Ponder taps into decentralized social graphs and token-based rewards to provide more nuanced and real-time insights than traditional platforms like Quora or Reddit. They then move into a broader discussion on The Future of Chains, reflecting on how crypto networks are evolving and the long-term implications of developers choosing specific chains for their projects. The hosts touch on the idea that “Everything is Consumer,” highlighting how Web3 is increasingly focusing on user-facing applications, and debate the balance between Markets vs Values in today’s decentralized projects. The episode also features State of VC, where they examine the current state of venture capital in Web3, before providing updates on various projects in the space. The show wraps up with a fast-paced Lightning Round, covering the latest trends and upcoming launches across the decentralized ecosystem. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Start of Podcast 2:28 - Ponder 29:09 - The Future of Chains 41:42 - Everything is Consumer 46:29 - Markets vs Values 47:12 - State of VC Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeedClubHQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Are Memecoins The Future of Streaming? w/ br1an.eth of Unlonely | Ep 48
09/29/2024
Are Memecoins The Future of Streaming? w/ br1an.eth of Unlonely | Ep 48
Will watching your favorite streamer one day change your life? In episode #38 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh dive into Unlonely, a platform innovating livestreaming through memecoin token integration, with br1an.eth. They then reflect on their recent visit to Singapore, highlighting emerging opportunities in the crypto landscape and discussing where builders should focus their efforts. Next, they turn their attention to Agentic Protocols and the growing potential for decentralized systems, highlighting Moonthat, a new platform focused on launching curated memecoins to consolidate attention. They briefly mention the controversy surrounding MKBHD’s wallpaper app Panels, and debate if it was a wise business decision. The episode wraps up with a Lightning Round, where Jess and Josh quickly touch on the latest crypto news, emerging applications, and upcoming launches, offering their take on the evolving decentralized market landscape. 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Start of Episode 1:46 - Unlonely w/ br1an.eth 26:41 - Singapore 43:08 - Where Are The Opportunities? 46:47 - Agentic Protocols 51:32 - Moonthat 56:55 - Expensive Wallpapers 58:12 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/internet-explorers/id1756599282 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers
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Guess NYT Headlines, WIN BIG w/ 0xSmallBrain from TMR News | Ep. 47
09/21/2024
Guess NYT Headlines, WIN BIG w/ 0xSmallBrain from TMR News | Ep. 47
Will predicting NYT headlines make you a millionaire? In this episode of Internet Explorers, the guest hosts Cheryl and Nicholas dive into a variety of Web3 topics, starting with an interview with 0xSmallBrain about his project, Tomorrow News, a prediction market that lets users bet on future New York Times headlines. They explore how this platform uses AI to assess prediction accuracy and discuss the potential for expanding prediction markets beyond simple binary outcomes. The conversation shifts to former President Trump’s appearance on Farokh's Rug Radio and the growing involvement of political figures in crypto spaces. They then break down Mr. Beast's employee memo, analyzing his unique approach to content creation, leadership, and how his results-driven culture has helped him dominate YouTube. They also highlight the "Where Are The Fcking Apps"* initiative by Joke Race, a contest showcasing the latest consumer crypto applications, and dive into updates on Farcaster Channels and Doodles' new crypto payment integration. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Vitalik Buterin's Ethereum Story, a film offering an intimate look into the Ethereum co-founder. They finish with thoughts on the SEC's regulatory stance on crypto, followed by a fast-paced Lightning Round, touching on trending topics in the Web3 space. 0:00 - Start of Podcast 0:28 - Start of Episode 1:38 - 0xSmallBrain 17:12 - Trump & Rug Radio 19:51 - The Mr. Beast Memo 25:34 - Where Are The F*cking Apps? 29:25 - Farcaster Channels 35:00 - Doodles 39:25 - Vitalik: An Ethereum Story 42:42 - The SEC Won't Let Us Cook 49:30 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a 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 Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeedClubHQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS
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They will PAY you to quit vaping w/ Reffo from Puffpaw | Ep 46
09/14/2024
They will PAY you to quit vaping w/ Reffo from Puffpaw | Ep 46
Is vaping the future of finance? In this episode of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh explore Puffpaw's "vape-to-earn" model, discussing its mission to incentivize quitting nicotine through token rewards and the sustainability of its tokenomics. Next, they dive into FriendTech, questioning its future after the team’s decision to halt development, and reflect on the platform’s missed potential. Jess & Josh then cover Drip, a Solana NFT platform helping artists build communities, highlighting its impact on the NFT space. The hosts also touch on the crypto community’s obsession with being “early” and how that dynamic is changing as the industry matures. Wrapping up, they discuss the importance of value-driven applications and emerging trends in Web3 innovation. Jess & Josh finish up the episode with a lightning round, as is tradition! 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Start of Episode 2:54 - Puffpaw (Vape to Earn) 20:03 - FriendTech (The End?) 29:35 - Drip (Solana NFTs) 44:00 - On Being Early 51:10 - Make Applications Great Again 53:43 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences.
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How To Make Memecoins Work | Programmatic liquidity w/ BasedBoo of Baseline Markets | Ep 45
09/07/2024
How To Make Memecoins Work | Programmatic liquidity w/ BasedBoo of Baseline Markets | Ep 45
How bad is market sentiment? And what does it mean for builders? In this episode of Internet Explorers, Jess & Josh dive in with Boo from Baseline Markets about their innovative approach to fixing liquidity issues in token markets. Boo explains how Baseline uses programmatic liquidity to improve token distributions and maintain a floor price, offering more stability in volatile markets. The discussion highlights the challenges of current tokenomics and the potential for Baseline's system to reshape decentralized finance. After Boo's segment, the hosts cover topics such as the effects of crypto market sentiment, builders' focus during downturns, and the phases of crypto adoption. They also speak about the rise of memecoins, the importance of narrative-building in web3, and the role of new mechanisms in driving the next wave of innovation. Finally, Jess & Josh touch on Puffpaw, an innovative new company aiming to incentivize quitting nicotine with token-based rewards. Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us next week at live.seedclub.xyz on Friday 10am PT / 1pm ET Intro - 0:00 Internet Explorers - 0:19 BasedBoo & Baseline Markets - 4:26 Inflections & Insights - 18:15 Intro Clip - 24:00 Ethervista & Launchpads - 25:24 The Phases of Crypto Adoption - 35:41 Sentiment Bad :( - 42:26 Revenge of the Wordcels - 46:24 Puffpaw - 49:45 Outro - 53:50
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Crypto Social Super Apps & Full Stack Brands with Hunter Isaacson & Ryan McMahill
09/02/2024
Crypto Social Super Apps & Full Stack Brands with Hunter Isaacson & Ryan McMahill
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET 1:15 - Welcome to Internet Explorers 3:15 - Montauk and upcoming September plans 4:15 - Hunter Isaacson 5:25 - Memecoins & the Crypto Social Super App 7:30 - Growth Loops 8:40 - Bags OG Membership 12:10 - How do you productize an experience without getting in the way of natural magic? 15:00 - Is there any limit to the types of tokens in the Bags app? 17:30 - Bringing the trenches with you 18:45 - Test Flight Club & Bags beta app 22:45 - Ryan Mcmahill 24:33 - Everybody & their mother has a skincare brand 27:00 - Social is the Winner 31:00 - The future of Slow Rodeo and community engagement 34:30 - Tokens & Experience 38:31 - Tennis watch parties and Oncourt Hardware 39:31 - Thoughts on the evolution of direct-to-consumer brands and networks 42:22 - Challenges in consumer crypto and market expectations 47:36 - Differences in building consumer apps versus infrastructure 51:15 - The importance of iteration and market traction 53:40 - Soundmap: Pokemon Go for music fans: New app discussion 58:15 - Onchain activity & the Narrative Violation
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Dimo Network: What is DePIN & are we anywhere closer to a decentralized Uber?
08/26/2024
Dimo Network: What is DePIN & are we anywhere closer to a decentralized Uber?
This week Jess Sloss is joined by guest host Nnnnicholas of Web3 Galaxybrain as well as Alex Rawitz of Dimo Network to discuss DePIN, AI, and crypto's role in aligning the network in a way that makes it all work. Join us next week at on Friday 10am PT / 1pm ET
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Interoperability, New Token Models, and the State of Funding with Jarrod Dicker of TCG Crypto Ep.42
08/21/2024
Interoperability, New Token Models, and the State of Funding with Jarrod Dicker of TCG Crypto Ep.42
This week Josh Cornelius & Jess Sloss are joined by guest Jarrod Dicker of TCG Crypto to dive into investor and founder experiences and breaking down why users are onchain Join us next week at on Friday 10am PT / 1pm ET
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Ordinals, & User Generated Assets, w/ Jesse Walden of Variant Fund & Hedrin of Ordinal Genesis Ep.41
08/12/2024
Ordinals, & User Generated Assets, w/ Jesse Walden of Variant Fund & Hedrin of Ordinal Genesis Ep.41
This week Jess Sloss is joined by guest host Jesse Walden of Varient Fund as well as Hedrin of Ordinal Genesis to discuss the "why bitcoin?" How early expirements in the bitcoin ecosystem are playing out now on ethereum & solana, while bitcoin's ecosystem recieves a new breath of life from the ordinals handbook. Join us next week at live.seedclub.xyz on Friday 10am PT / 1pm ET
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Permaweb & the War on Link Rot. Building a Better Internet w/ Sam Williams of Arweave (IE.40)
08/02/2024
Permaweb & the War on Link Rot. Building a Better Internet w/ Sam Williams of Arweave (IE.40)
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at 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 01:02:03 - White Walls public beta
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Onchain Thermoeconomics of Atoms, Electrons, & Memetics w/ Meltem Demirors (IE.39)
07/30/2024
Onchain Thermoeconomics of Atoms, Electrons, & Memetics w/ Meltem Demirors (IE.39)
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Blockspace & Brand Value with MIKEYBITCOIN of Moshicam & Medha of Uniswap (IE.38)
07/19/2024
Blockspace & Brand Value with MIKEYBITCOIN of Moshicam & Medha of Uniswap (IE.38)
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Ep.37 John Palmer, Maria Paula, ETH CC, Block Explorers, PER.MA, apps Kingmaking
07/16/2024
Ep.37 John Palmer, Maria Paula, ETH CC, Block Explorers, PER.MA, apps Kingmaking
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Ep. 36: Jess Sloss & Josh Cornelius
07/10/2024
Ep. 36: Jess Sloss & Josh Cornelius
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Ep.35: Cooper Turley (Coop Records), Evolution of Music NFTs, Onchain Distribution Tools, Blinks, DEXScreener launches Moonshot, TON
06/28/2024
Ep.35: Cooper Turley (Coop Records), Evolution of Music NFTs, Onchain Distribution Tools, Blinks, DEXScreener launches Moonshot, TON
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us live and online on Fridays @ 1PM EST live.seedclub.xyz 00:28 Intro - Welcome to Episode 35, our co-host today is Cooper Turley aka @coopathroopa 04:02 What is Coop Records and how music NFTs have evolved in the last few years 11:11 On using distribution tools like Boost, Layer 3, Galaxy, Coinvise to incentivize growth 14:18 Cooper’s 2 or 3 main learnings around pursuing music NFT projects in today’s market 21:23 What is the main flywheel for Coop Records and what is the end goal? 23:32 Big news this week from Solana announcing Blinks - Blockchain Links 29:52 Scoop launched their personal brand trading card game on Farcaster 36:36 Thoughts on DEXScreener launching Moonshot in response to pump.fun 44:51 Blast was all over the timeline this week with mixed reactions from farmers of their token 51:31 WTF is Peace Doing Onchain? Song.camp’s Audiato release this week 56:51 Lightning Round - Matcha vs Coffee, TON, Telegram, Polymarket and the debate 01:02:24 Thanks to Cooper for hanging out today, we’ll see you next Friday, 10am PT / 1pm ET Hosts: Josh Cornelius & Jess Sloss Web VJ: Peacenode Production: Cheryl Douglass None of this is financial or tax advice.
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Ep.34: Reflecting on SC07 Demo Day, Karan from Wildcard, The Rise of TON, time.fun
06/24/2024
Ep.34: Reflecting on SC07 Demo Day, Karan from Wildcard, The Rise of TON, time.fun
A weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us live and online on Fridays @ 1PM EST live.seedclub.xyz 00:18 Intro - Welcome to Episode 34 and a thank you to everyone who joined us for Demo Day 01:16 Diving right in with Karan from Wildcard to talk about what he’s working on 08:18 Where do you see crypto community growth coming from? What’s working, what’s not? 16:36 Reflecting on SC07 Demo Day, the projects that presented, and how much its grown 25:18 Peace talks about his visual mix from Demo Day that you can mint now on Zora 31:50 How time.fun, the latest emerging social fi app, is remixing a lot of what we’ve seen 38:47 Talking blue chip defi projects and Ryan Watkins tweet on how they’re primed for growth 43:48 The rise of TON as of late and the rush for projects to figure out their Telegram strategy 50:07 Lightning Round - HBD Dopamine Machine, 0xDEAFBEEF, Chris Martz, a pump.fun slot 57:18 A riveting debate on desserts, don’t forget to mint Peace’s piece, we’ll see ya next week Hosts: Josh Cornelius & Jess Sloss Web VJ: Peacenode Production: Cheryl Douglass None of this is financial or tax advice.
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