Not A Cartel

Join us in this new episode of "Not A Cartel" with our first guest ever and long time friend, Alex Masmej from Drakula & 10K.world.

Enjoy banter and insights on:

00:07 - Introduction with Alex Masmej

01:06 - Alex's insights on successful app coin investments.

01:54 - Synergy between product & tokens

09:04 - Sustainability of different token models.

20:57 - Future of creator coins

40:08 - Recent acquisitions in the crypto space and their implications.

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Dive into Ep. 5 of "Not A Cartel" as we tackle the week’s hottest topics: Trump’s impact on crypto, the future of XRP, and the looming TikTok ban.

Join Chevy, Devid, Lucas, and Coop for a no-holds-barred discussion on cryptocurrency trends, AI innovations, and social media upheavals.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: The Return of the Crypto Kings

00:22 - How Devid's Mic Changed the Game

01:04 - Trump’s Crypto Gambit

03:10 - Baron Trump: Time Traveler?

06:00 - TikTok Ban: What’s Next?

10:00 - Coop’s Crypto Picks

15:20 - Meme Coin Mania

20:31 - AI Revolution with AI16Z

30:47 - Coinbase Listings Exposed

45:52 - AI in Design: More Than Just Hype

56:10 - Closing Thoughts: Real Talk

Unpack the biggest crypto trends for 2025 with Cooper, Adam, Lucas, and David in this must-watch episode:

- AI Agents: Are we ahead of the curve in AI adoption? What's next for AI and how you can leverage its rise.

- App Insights: Cooper reveals his top app picks that are shaping our digital world.

- Rodeo.club Breakthrough: Discover what Rodeo.club did right to surge in popularity.

- DeSci Meets AI: Exploring the billion-dollar intersection of decentralized science and AI.

- Controversial Takes: Pods faces tough criticism – how will they bounce back?

- Risk Takers: What Solana has over Ethereum.

Watch, learn, and gear up to make smart moves onchain this year.

Are NFTs back? Join Adam, Coop, Lucas, and David as they harass each other about the resurgence of NFTs, meme coins, AI music, and virtual agents shaping the crypto landscape.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Are NFTs back?

02:08 - Meme coins rotating into NFTs: Is this the real comeback?

10:00 - AI agents in crypto: The rise of AIXBT and virtual ecosystems.

19:42 - Token distribution models: What works and what doesn’t?

25:53 - Artists in crypto: Onboarding creators with ease and retention strategies.

36:44 - Wallet wars: Phantom vs. MetaMask and the future of user experience.

54:19 - AI music revolution: Zerobro, Opium Records, and blending AI with creativity.

1:00:08 - Virtuals protocol: How a near-failed project became a $1.5B phenomenon.

1:02:16 - Wrap-up: What’s next for NFTs, meme coins, and virtual agents?

Don't miss this deep dive and banter on the hottest topics in crypto.

Not A Cartel returns for Episode 2 to debate everything from memecoin madness to long-term strategies in the onchain economy.

Highlights:

- Meme Coins vs. Patronage: The great debate—can speculation and sustainability coexist?

- Coop’s Vision: Why Coop Records is all in on fungible tokens and swap fees.

- The TikTok Factor: How crypto culture is infiltrating mainstream platforms.

- AI Agents Everywhere: David’s bold predictions for AI-driven content creators.

- Building Community: Adam’s quest to crack Discord engagement.

Enjoy :)

Join us for episode 1 of Not A Cartel -- where 4 crypto founders discuss the state of the industry and all of the happenings.

In this episode, they discuss:

- AI Agents

- The rise of artcoins

- Getting LOUDER

- OpenSea's 1M mints

And much more. Hope you enjoy the episode.