BuildBetter - interviews with tech founders

Summary

I talk with Billy Luedtke, from the project Intuition about his short journey to crypto and long journey in crypto :)

We both agree on the importance of decentralized identity and Intuition aims to create a trusted interaction layer in the blockchain space, allowing users to make better decisions by providing more data for humans and things as well. 

The platform Intuition is building will allow for the claiming of information about anything, from people to products, and they aim to create a semantic web where data is easily accessible and understandable. Intuition is focused on the protocol and middleware layers, but will also initially build on the application layer to drive adoption. as every successful team in crypto has to. The platform will be live in June/July 2024.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intuition and Decentralized Identity
15:20 The Vision of Intuition: Trusted Interaction and the Semantic Web
37:21 Go-to-Market Strategy and Future Plans

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Summary
Today it's a colorful chat about underground music and art discovery and support. UNDRGRND's journey is a testament of passion and persistence of NFTJoe.

Listen as he shares his journey into Web3 and crypto, starting with his interest in NFTs and writing about them. He discusses the early days of UNDRGRND, the project focused on featuring (new & up'n'coming) independent artists in Web3. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Joe's persistence and belief in the project have kept it going for 4 years now.

He talks about the recent launch of the UNDRGRND token (called $GRND) and DAO membership cards, and the future plans for the project, including building a DAO and expanding to different parts of the world. Joe would like to see UNDRGRND branching out of just visual arts, into music and maybe film. He sees UNDRGRND as the platform that supports and promotes artists, musicians, and eventually film/movie creators in the Web3 space.

The focus of UNDRGRND is on incentivizing specific actions that benefit artists and fans with the goal being - creation of a sustainable platform that can continue to support creators indefinitely. And that cannot be done without creators supporting the platform back.  So hop on for the ride now!

Takeaways

• Persistence and belief in a project can help overcome challenges and setbacks.
• Building trust and forming genuine connections with people in the Web3 space is important.
• Launching a project in the crypto space requires adaptability and the ability to pivot when necessary.
• Creating a community-owned project and involving members in decision-making can foster a sense of ownership and engagement. 
• The founder envisions Underground as a place for art, music, and eventually film, with a focus on cultivating smaller artists.
• The platform aims to incentivize specific actions that benefit artists and fans, such as engaging with content and leaving comments.
• The goal is to create a sustainable platform that can continue to support creators indefinitely.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
13:48 The Journey into Web3 and Crypto
23:05 Launching the Underground Token and Membership Cards
27:48 Building a Community-Owned Project
30:24 The Vision for Underground: Art, Music, and Film
33:43 Focusing on Fans and Incentivizing Engagement
37:07 Demystifying Art and Cultivating a Community
40:46 Building a Sust

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Summary
In this episode, BFG talks with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyz about why are digital identity and onchain credentials important to individuals and how it can be useful for companies and brands, especially in the crypto space. Evin shares her background, including her experiences working at ConsenSys and Berkshire Hathaway, and how she got into crypto.

We dive into the concept of the data backpack, why it is off-chain and how it allows individuals to carry and control their personal data. Evin explains the Disco dashboard and its role in helping ecosystem leaders understand the identities of their community. We also touch on partnerships, the future of identity, and exciting developments for Disco in 2024.

Overall this was an awesome chat and the first episode of Season 3 throuout which I will bring on more builders focused on the future of online/onchain identity and reputation. Enjoooy!

Takeaways
- Identity and on-chain credentials are important topics in the crypto space.
- The data backpack allows individuals to carry and control their personal data. It can show onchain data and allows you collect offchain data credentials as well.
- The Disco dashboard is for ecosystem leaders.
- Partnerships and collaboration are key in the blockchain ecosystem.
- The future of identity involves intelligent systems and personalized experiences.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 Interest in Identity and On-Chain Credentials
06:11 The Concept of Multifaceted Identity
08:34 Educational Background and Transition to Crypto
11:07 Work Experience at Berkshire Hathaway
13:31 Spinning Out of ConsenSys and Starting Disco
19:43 Collecting and Managing Data in the Backpack
21:09 The Disco Dashboard and Ecosystem Leaders
23:26 The Role of Identity Data in the Blockchain Ecosystem
25:01 The Future of Identity and Intelligent Systems
28:37 Partnerships and Collaboration
32:56 Supporting Web2 Brands in Web3
38:13 Number of Disco Backpacks
40:12 Exciting Developments for Disco in 2024


Links To My Guest

- Evin on X: https://twitter.com/provenauthority
- Disco web: https://www.disco.xyz/
- Disco Data Backpack: https://app.disco.xyz/ 
- Disco on X: https://twitter.com/discoxyz

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Summary

Zak discusses his journey into crypto and his background in consulting. He introduces Sukuri, a crypto-native tool for startups that aims to provide a comprehensive business dashboard. 

The platform enables startups to accept crypto payments, automate back-office operations, and manage treasury and payroll. Zak emphasizes the focus on self-sovereignty and decentralization in building the platform. 

He also mentions the team's plans for the future, including feature parity with web 2.5 solutions and integration with DeFi services. I'm sure that future holds many interesting things for Sukuri! For now, go check their Beta and let them know what you think! 

Takeaways

• Sukuri is a crypto-native tool for startups that offers a comprehensive business dashboard.
• The platform enables startups to accept crypto payments, automate back-office operations, and manage treasury and payroll.
• Sukuri team focuses on self-sovereignty and decentralization in its approach to building the platform.
• The team plans to achieve feature parity with web 2.5 solutions and integrate with DeFi services in the future.
  
  

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 09:59 The Idea behind Sukuri
• 14:08 What Sukuri Does
• 28:16 Data Storage and Privacy
• 30:31 Team and Competition
• 35:58 Future Plans
• 39:22 Closing Remarks

Links To My Guest

• Sukuri web: https://sukuri.io/
• Sukuri on X: https://twitter.com/sukuriprotocol
• Sukuri on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/sukuri
• Zak on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/grit

Check out Sukuri Dashboard demo:

• https://sukuri-app-git-feat-business-dashboard-onchainroyale.vercel.app/dashboard

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Summary

In this episode, we discuss with Oren Fine, co-founder of SphereX, the importance of security in the crypto space and how SphereX is on a mission to bring proactive protection to protocols and smart contracts. 

Oren shares his background in cybersecurity and how he became interested in Web3 and also explains how Spheerex protects protocols by blocking malicious transactions in real-time before they're executed. This is big difference from ex-post reporting of hacks and lost funds. 

We talk about the challenges of the market education. Most projects these days equate security with security audit or transaction monitoring.  We touch on the future of SphereX in 2024, what dream clients would Oren love to get for SphereX and Oren also provides guidance for users on choosing trustworthy protocols.

I really enjoyed this chat, and I believe what the SphereX team is trying to do is a very much-needed step up for the security in our Web3 space.

Takeaways

• Security is a crucial aspect of the crypto space, and SphereX aims to provide real-time protection for protocols and applications.
• SphereX blocks malicious transactions before they are finalized, ensuring security of funds in decentralized ecosystems.
• The main challenges for SphereX are market education and onboarding more customers, including DeFi protocols and layer one and layer two chains.
• Users should look for reputable teams behind projects and ensure they see decentralization and continuity plans in the protocols they interact with.
• Oren's dream clients for SphereX include major DeFi protocols like Uniswap and Aave. I keep my fingers crossed for the team to get these clients onboard in 2024!

Links To My Guest

• SphereX website: https://www.spherex.xyz/
• SphereX's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/SpherexTech
• Oren's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/fineoren
• SphereX's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/company/spherex-technologies/

Go check them out!

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Summary

In this episode I talk with Antoni Isaacson, co-founder of Nimble as he shares his journey into crypto world (btw: very recent) and evolution of their project and its focus on decentralized AI. 

Nimble aims to glue together all the building blocks of decentralized AI, providing an aggregation layer over the different components of the AI stack. The project is building a standalone L1 blockchain and plans to launch the mainnet in the coming weeks. 

Nimble is also exploring partnerships with many AI related projects like IONET and Aether to leverage their compute capabilities. The focus is on data scarcity and the value it brings to the AI industry. It is clear that Nimble will eventually collaborate with many different projects that aim to cover different parts of AI stack - models, data, and compute being the main ones.

Takeaways

• Nimble aims to aggregate the building blocks of decentralized AI and provide an aggregation layer over the AI stack.
• The project is building a standalone blockchain based on Cosmos and plans to launch the mainnet in the first half of the year.
• Partnerships with projects like IONET and Aether are being explored to leverage their compute capabilities.
• Anthony believes that the focus should be on data scarcity and the value it brings to the AI industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:13 Starting Nimble and the Evolution of the AI Stack

16:31 Current State of Nimble and Future Milestones

28:43 The Origin of the Name and Dog Picture

30:17 Exciting Projects in the Space

35:03 The Value of Data in AI

36:29 Nimble as a B2B Product

My Guest Links:

• Nimble Technology website: https://www.nimble.technology/
• Nimble's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/Nimble_Network
• Anthony's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/burbabull

Go check them out!

(update: mainnet has launched!)

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Summary
In this conversation with Viacheslav Smirnov, CEO and founder of The Old Castle Defense, we talk about his journey into the blockchain space and mainly the inspiration behind the TOCD game.

We dive into the importance of sustainable economics for play-to-earn games and how most games lack it. Viacheslav also explains how the integration with Farcaster and the Degen token has helped the project.

Old Castle Defense (TOCD) is a community-driven game that aims to introduce players to the world of crypto and investments. The team behind TOCD is focused on building an ecosystem that provides infinite earning opportunities for users and token holders. They also contemplate a launch of a special governance token in the future, allowing the community to have a say in the game's development and receive revenue shares. The game dynamics involve staking tokens and NFTs to participate in battles and earn rewards.

Listen to learn how to play and earn from today :)

Takeaways

• Old Castle Defense is a game that aims to revolutionize the GameFi segment with its play-to-earn and sustainable economics.
• The game is built on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and integrates with Farcaster and the DGN token.
• Decentralization is a key aspect of the game, allowing users to launch new games, validate NFT upgrades, and earn lifelong income.
• The integration with Farcaster and the DGN token has helped Old Castle Defense reach a wider community and receive valuable feedback. Old Castle Defense is a community-driven game that aims to introduce players to the world of crypto and investments.
• The team behind TOCD is focused on building an ecosystem that provides infinite earning opportunities for users and token holders.
• TOCD plans to launch a decentralized governance token in the future, allowing the community to have a say in the game's development and receive revenue shares.
• The game dynamics involve staking tokens and NFTs to participate in battles and earn rewards.

Links to my guest's project

• web: https://theoldcastle.xyz/
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ocd_p2e
• Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/tocd

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Summary
In this episode, BFG interviews Patrick Workman from Co:Create Ink, a venture that aims to bring the artistry of tattoos into the digital age. Patrick shares his journey into the crypto space and explains how Co:Create Ink is creating a platform that connects collectors and enthusiasts with world-renowned tattoo artists. 

Apart from (obvious) NFTs, the platform offers priority booking and digital certificates of authenticity for the purchased designs. Patrick discusses the importance of trust and the potential for creating unique and special moments in the tattooing experience. He also shares the company's plans for expansion and future collaborations with different communities and events.

Takeaways

• Co:Create Ink is a platform that connects collectors and enthusiasts with world-renowned tattoo artists, bringing the artistry of tattoos into the digital age.
• The platform offers priority booking and digital certificates of authenticity for the purchased designs.
• Co:Create Ink aims to enhance the tattooing experience by creating trust between artists and collectors and facilitating unique and special moments.
• The company plans to expand its roster of artists and explore collaborations with different communities and events.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
08:06 Co:Create Ink: Bringing Tattoos into the Digital Age
14:17 Why Focus on Tattoo Artistry?
21:21 Future Plans and Expansion
25:25 Call to Action


Links To My Guest

• Patrik on X: https://twitter.com/PatrickWorkman

Co:Create Ink

• web: https://www.cocreate.ink/
• Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/cocreateink
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocreateink/

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In this episode, I talk with Paddy (aka Spartacusrex), and he introduces my long-time favorite blockchain called Minima Network. Blockchain that runs on your phone or any edge device. Of course, we also talk about his journey into crypto/blockchain world, the early adoption of Bitcoin, and the appeal of decentralization.

Paddy explains how Minima Network was started and the importance of decentralization in their project. We talk about the business model of Minima and the launch of the network, the supply cap of Minima and the minimum number of users needed for the successful decentralisation of Minima Network, including the full decentralization of Minima's servers, which happened in Jan2024, and the use of Minima in cars or writing MiniDapps on top of the network.

Takeaways
- The success of a blockchain project depends on the number of users and the level of decentralization achieved.
- Minima Network aims to provide a user-friendly experience and make blockchain technology accessible to everyone.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Minima Network
02:24 Paddy's Journey into Blockchain
04:07 Early Bitcoin Adoption
06:23 The Appeal of Decentralization
08:33 Starting Minima Network
12:36 The Importance of Decentralization
14:41 The Business Model of Minima
21:29 The Obviousness of Minima's Approach
23:36 The Launch of Minima
26:11 The Supply Cap of Minima
27:30 The Minimum Number of Users for Success
28:18 The Importance of User Experience
29:40 The Decentralization of Minima's Servers
30:47 The Use of Minima in Cars
34:14 Working with Car Companies
35:48 The Future of Minima
39:26 Anyone Can Write MiniDapps
41:13 The Importance of Community
42:26 Closing Remarks

My Guest Links

Minima on X: https://twitter.com/Minima_Global
Minima web: https://www.minima.global/
Minima TG: https://t.co/qtV1il8DuS

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In this episode, I chat with Manos, the co-founder of WeatherXM, who shares their hardware project's fascinating journey from building the first LoRaWAN network in Greece to its pivot into blockchain-enabled weather data management. 

The team initially started in 2012 with the idea of building a crowd-sourced weather observation network. However, it wasn't until 2019 that they combined their hardware expertise with the concepts of Filecoin and Helium to create WeatherXM. The company has since manufactured and sold thousands of home weather stations and is preparing for its token launch on the mainnet. They are also exploring partnerships and business models to expand their reach and impact in the weather data industry.

Manos also discusses an interesting idea that can support global expansion - it is a model that separates the financial investment from the operational management of weather stations. This strategy would enable patrons in affluent nations to fund weather station installations for others in developing regions.

It is a fascinating and also motivating journey. Make sure you listen to the whole episode!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:37 The Journey to Crypto

09:24 Developing WeatherXM Hardware

14:16 The Crypto Pivot

21:42 Exploring Filecoin and Helium

26:33 Formation of WeatherXM in Switzerland

31:42 Separation of Entities and the Association

32:49 Sales and Expansion

36:36 Plans for Mainnet Launch

39:23 Future Steps for WeatherXM

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