Gm! This week we're joined by Ben Leventhal & Jesse Walden to discuss Blackbird & the launch of Flynet. We deep dive into the Blackbird origin story, launching an L3, how to build a great consumer app, what makes a successful airdrop, advice for founders & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:45) What Is Blackbird?

(09:02) Launching An L3

(10:22) Building On Base

(13:01) Ledger Ad

(13:49) Building A Consumer App

(17:45) Flynet: Blackbird’s Onchain Transaction Network

(27:25) Loyalty Apps

(31:48) Crypto Tax Calculator

(32:19) Ledger Ad

(33:07) How To Build A Great Application

(38:17) What Makes A Successful Airdrop

(45:22) Getting Into Crypto

(47:27) Advice For Founders

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