The ArCast

While studying business at University of Texas at El Paso, Gabe Frank never could have predicted the unique roll his life took. As part of a multi-generational family in the pawnbroking business, Gabe realized he could use his blockchain and business skills to extraploate upon a legacy created by his grandfather. We talk about the time a patron pawned a glas eye, what you do when someone brings a lion's head into a pawn shop, and how Arcade.xyz is diversifying from Ethereum to other NFT chains. Thanks Gabe!

In this episode, Ryan SPID3R is a gamified search and discovery network that aims to index user data, by accruing profit sharing ownership and incentivizing users through a decentralized exchange of interests. We also talk about the ways his spirituality has influences his decisions and why he decided to not sign a deal with Meta in the early years of his VR proiject. Thanks Ryan!

Ben Peeri created Memory Gardens as way to memorialize a beloved pet who passed away. These days, the project serves as a way to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and bar mitzvahs. On this episode of the ArCast, Andrew and Ben discuss what led Ben to creating this project and how Arweave works to permanently document our most important moments. We also talk about the connections between life and video games, and how this can help ameliorate fears of death. Thanks Ben!

Check out Memory Gardens here: https://memorygardens.xyz/

On this week’s episode of the ArCast, Andrew talks to Damondrick about DJ’s work in blockchain education, how he designed the perfect waffle recipe, his years at Stanford producing Grammy-nominated artists K.Flay and Jidenna, and the next steps towards the mass adoption of decentralized, permanent storage. DJ also talks about the time he fell asleep before performing at Carnegie Hall and what it took to make the best waffle in the world. A great converation, thanks DJ!

An interview with Joe Berenbaum, whose new project AFTR.Market provides treasury management and governance on-chain for Arweave assets. We talk about his early years in computing, his discovery of blockchain, and why he likes to build with Arweave. We also talk about parenting advice and what happens when your son becomes a popular crypto developer! A great conversation, thanks Joe!

This week, I talk to Phil Mataras about his love of heavy metal, gaming, and how he got into the blockchain. We also talk about how he balances his family life with his work and his philosophy on scalability. We discuss Arweave, AR.IO, and the exciting possibilities of the gateways. Through metaphors involving music, Star Wars, and different approaches to data privacy, we see a a new side of Phil. A great episode, thank you Phil!

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Why do so many new logos look old? What are the stems to mainstream understanding and utilization of the blockchain? How do crypto brands and vaporwave end up looking similar? How is studying Kung Fu like designing a logo for a podcast? On this week's episode of the ArCast, Andrew talks to ArDrive's Director of Design Lucas Porter-Bakker about his unique life and the ways he balances his work with his family responsibilities.

This week on the ArCat, Andrew talks to Archie Crawford about his YouTube channel (Big Arch and Money) and the utility of Arweave and ArDrive. We also talk about his career in cybersecurity and how Arweave can obviate lost data. A great conversation about the utility of blockchain and the future of web3! Thanks Archie!!

This week on the ArCast, we talk to Amy J. Smith about how she got started in photography, her journey into web3, and how she uses Arweave and ArDrive to document social justice movements. We also talk about KRS-One, how we can use blockchain to preserve hip-hop culture, and how to bring more women into the blockchain space. A wonderful interview with an inspiring artist, thank you Amy for being on the ArCast!

David Whittington designed a strategy game and found a social media following, translating into a platform for his Arweave-related YouTube content. This week on the podcast, Andrew and David discuss crypto tech utility, the technical details behind Arweave, and how gateways work. We also talk about blockchain communities in the Midwest and why Madison, Wisconsin might very well be one of America's greatest cities. Thank you David!