Summary

In this episode, Luke and Ash sit down with Ian LeViness from Push to explore how the platform transforms communication in Web3. Push, a powerful DApp and suite of smart contracts, facilitates wallet-to-wallet messaging through native notifications—both on-chain and off-chain. Ian dives into the platform’s customizable notifications, its integrations with major protocols, and how it’s becoming a key tool for wallets in the crypto space.

The conversation also covers Push’s unique approach to spam protection, ensuring a secure and efficient communication experience for users. Ian shares insights into the platform’s future, including plans for on-chain messaging and broader notifications. They also discuss how Push fosters social connections in Web3 and helps creators find better ways to monetize their online work.

As a DAO committed to progressive decentralization, Push has launched an ecosystem grants program under community control. Ian explains how the DAO council, voted in by the community, drives governance and decision-making, using incentives to encourage active participation. With a “flex players” team from diverse backgrounds, Push is setting the stage to become the communication hub for all things on-chain.

Chapters

02:03 Exploring PushDAO's Features and Integrations 

09:31 The Rise of Social Finance 

12:42 The Future Vision of PushDAO 

22:12 Introduction to Push and its Messaging Protocol 

23:05 Push as a DAO and Progressive Decentralization 

23:55 The Structure of Push: Foundation and DAO 

24:53 The Role of Flex Players in Push's Success 

26:07 Incentives and Game Theory in Push's DAO 

27:27 Push's Grants Program and Community Involvement 

30:07 The Vision for Push: The Future of On-Chain Communications 

32:36 The Decision to Build Push's Own Chain 

35:42 Ian LeViness's Role and the Dynamics of Working in Push 

39:57 Ian LeViness's Journey into Crypto and Push 

43:33 Ian LeViness's Experience in the Crypto Industry 

48:40 Connect with Ian LeViness and Learn More about Push

Connect with Ian and Push:

X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@ExpatCrypto3 | @Push_DAO | @pushprotocol

Farcaster: @ec3 | @pushprotocol

Push Website: https://push.org

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Keywords

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