Internet Explorers

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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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 ⁠live.seedclub.xyz⁠ on Friday 10am PT / 1pm ET

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