What happens when founders no longer feel afraid to experiment? In Episode 63 of Internet Explorers, co-hosts Jess Sloss and Josh Cornelius dive into the growing tensions around a potential TikTok ban and what it reveals about platform centralization. Joined by Dan Sargent (Mintstars), then Matthew Fox (Clankermon), the conversation unpacks the return of crypto mega funding rounds, lessons from navigating creator economies, and the future of distributed app ecosystems.

This episode covers:

• TikTok Ban Looms: Why it could redefine online media power structures.
• Crypto’s Comeback: Is 2025 the start of a new funding cycle?
• Creators and Crypto Rails: How Mintstars leverages crypto to challenge traditional platforms.
• On-Chain Entertainment: Clankermon’s vision for mini-apps and the post-AGI world.
• The UX Barrier: Why adoption hinges on user-centric crypto interfaces.

From creator-first platforms to the latest innovations in crypto, this episode explores the key challenges and opportunities for builders shaping the next phase of the consumer internet.

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