The Network Age: Recent Episodes
~timluc-miptev, ~nilrun-mardux, and ~bichul-ritsen
Hosted by Uqbar Network founder ~timluc-miptev, Aleph founder ~nilrun-mardux, and crypto writer ~bichul-ritsen, The Network Age shines a light on our decentralized future, illuminating everything from crypto technology and the blockchain economy to digital culture and borderless nations. Connect with us on Twitter @bichulR, @basileSportif, and @AlephDao.
In this session of Kinode Office Hours, Basile and Doria discuss the launch of Kinode Genesis NFTs, emphasizing their benefits such as free hosting and access to new tools on the Kinode platform. We highlight the ease of use for developers, including features like SSH access for seamless app deployment. We also showcase several applications available on the Kinode App Store, including the MemeDeck app, Barter, the AI-enabled NFT trader, the Twitter feed Filter, and a contact management app.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
In this episode of Kinode Office Hours, we discuss the Kinode Command Center. Command Center serves as an aggregator of various API keys, simplifying the development of apps that leverage multiple APIs. We explore the integration of Telegram, OpenAI, and Groq, as well as future expansions to include APIs like CoinMarketCap. The episode highlights the ease of developing modular apps with the Command Center and its potential for creating seamless, composable applications. We also touch on the challenges and benefits of using Telegram as a frontend and the importance of a unified approach to messaging between processes.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
In this week's episode of Kinode Office Hours, we discuss the distinct approach Kinode takes towards decentralized computing, emphasizing that Kinode is not a blockchain. We talk about the nuances of Kinode's hybrid architecture, integrating both on-chain and off-chain elements. And we explore the advantages of this hybrid model in addressing scalability and efficiency challenges that blockchain applications face. Key topics include the development environment, RPC endpoints, the unique off-chain functionalities Kinode offers, and the potential for creating rich applications beyond the limitations of traditional blockchain systems.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
In this week's episode of Office Hours, we discuss hosted Kinodes and explore why software deployment is a crucial aspect of the tech landscape. Jonathan, the key developer behind our hosting framework, shares insights on its development and current testing phases. We cover the transition from traditional cloud services to decentralized computing, the importance of easy node deployment, and the unique advantages our hosting solution offers over bare metal setups and VPS.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
Welcome to the latest Kinode Office Hours. This week, we talk about a tool designed to enhance your Twitter experience—the Kinode Twitter Filter. Now in the Kinode App Store and as a Chrome extension, Filter employs artificial intelligence to customize your Twitter feed according to your preferences. Join us as we explore the inner workings of this filter, unveil its features, and even give you a sneak peek at what the future holds.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Project Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Lead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
This week, we speak with Claudia Richoux, the CEO of Banyan. Our conversation focuses on Banyan's innovative distributed file system, which aims to provide secure, affordable, and decentralized data storage solutions.
Claudia explains the concept of a "data wallet" and outlines how Banyan's technology integrates with decentralized networks to improve data handling, security, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional cloud services.
Banyan: https://twitter.com/BanyanComputer
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Project Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Lead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
This week, we discuss how Kinode simplifies blockchain application development by abstracting away infrastructure setup, allowing developers to focus on core application logic. We highlight Goldfinger's zk-Rollup template and chess game as an example, noting how Kinode's architecture facilitates better UX and seamless composition of on-chain logic and off-chain interactions in a multi-rollup future.
Links
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Project Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Lead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Developer Goldfinger: https://twitter.com/golfinger_kino
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
This week we discuss Barter, an LLM-powered NFT negotiator app built on Kinode. We discuss the app's functionality, creative "prompt hacking" possibilities, and broader implications. Barter allows users to set up a Telegram bot to automatically negotiate NFT sales based on customizable parameters. The discussion touches on the potential for AI to engage in financial transactions, the need for extensive testing around prompt injection risks, and the power of Kinode's permissionless and iterative development environment.
Links
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Project Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Lead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we're joined by Trent from Holium to discuss their new project MemeDeck, a platform for AI-powered meme generation and curation. The conversation explores the nuances of building decentralized applications, and how Kinode's modular architecture allows developers to choose which components should be centralized versus decentralized for optimal user experience and scalability. Trent shares insights into Meme Deck's architecture, which leverages Kinode for user data storage and identity while relying on centralized services for compute-intensive tasks like meme generation and search. The team also dives into Holium's vision for a decentralized AI infrastructure, where users can contribute their GPU power to train models and execute tasks, earning rewards in the process. Basile and Doria emphasize the importance of ergonomics and the "build another app" principle in designing developer-friendly systems that can compete with centralized platforms. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the future of decentralized AI, the power of memes, and the role of Kinode in enabling a new wave of Web3 applications.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Holium Corp: https://twitter.com/holiumcorp
MemeDeck: https://twitter.com/MemeDeckApp
Project Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Lead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we dive into the philosophy and rationale behind Kinode's 0.6 release, a major milestone on the path to the highly-anticipated 1.0 version. We discuss the importance of achieving a stable, backwards-compatible API as early as possible in the development process. Drawing parallels to Ethereum's unwavering commitment to backwards compatibility, we highlight how this approach forces the team to build real applications from day one, ensuring that the system can actually support the intended use cases.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Project Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Lead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we take a deep dive into the future of blockchain scaling solutions. We explore a world where deploying a custom zkEVM rollup is as easy as spinning up a VPS, with Kinode providing the infrastructure to make it possible. The discussion covers the spectrum of Layer 2 solutions, from fully decentralized rollups to more centralized validiums and read-only "oracle" services. Throughout, the theme is lowering barriers to entry and enabling a proliferation of application-specific chains, all seamlessly integrated.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
Project Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Lead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we are joined by John Guibas from Succinct Labs to discuss the latest developments in zero-knowledge proofs and the SP1 prover system. Doria demonstrates a novel use case: a Telegram bot that generates proofs of messages within a group chat, enabling users to cryptographically verify the contents and timestamp of their conversations. The discussion explores the potential of SP1 to radically simplify the development of ZK applications by allowing developers to write programs in Rust, a popular and ergonomic language. John shares Succinct Labs' roadmap for reducing proving costs, integrating with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, and their long-term vision of a decentralized proving network. Basile and Doria share insights into how Kinode's peer-to-peer infrastructure could facilitate such a network and enable a new wave of privacy-preserving, ZK-powered applications.
Develop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.org
jtguibas of SuccinctLabs: https://twitter.com/jtguibas
Project Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif
Lead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doria
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/guqKRnPup7
This week, we outline Kinode as not just another blockchain ecosystem but a chain integrator, emphasizing its capability to bridge on-chain and off-chain computations. We discuss the architectural and technological innovations Kinode brings to the table, notably its flexibility in integrating with various blockchain layers, enhancing off-chain computations, and the potential to streamline decentralized applications (DApps) development.
Develop on Kinode
Project Lead Basile
Lead Dev Doria
Join our Discord, where all the devs hang out.
The Kinode Team discuss creating a platform that allows for the publishing, installation, reviewing, and forking of software packages in a decentralized manner. We cover governance and the potential for software monetization. And we outline the technical architecture, including the use of smart contracts, NFTs for package ownership rights, and the challenges and solutions for ensuring software integrity and authenticity. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of decentralized software distribution for developer freedom, governance, and the evolution of decentralized applications (DApps).
Start developing on Kinode here.
Join our Discord, where the whole team hangs out.
Project Lead Basile
Lead Dev Doria
Developer Goldfinger
We're using The Network Age's distribution channel to bring our weekly X (Twitter) spaces to RSS! While you can catch us on our X presence every Thursday at noon Eastern live, where you can participate by asking questions about Kinode, we'll also start bringing the recordings to RSS for those of you who like that medium.
Here's the first of these Office Hours with @basileSportif and @m_e_doria.
This week we speak with Basile Genève, project lead of Kinode OS. We discuss our pivot from Urbit (and the name Uqbar), the main features of Kinode, and what you can expect from the future. We also say goodbye to The Network Age and invite you to join us in our other channels.
Timestamps
00:01 - Kinode OS with a name change backstory.
03:53 - Rebranding.
06:20 - Pivoting a decentralized project to better realize goals.
09:14 - Rewriting the kernel and using wasm for decentralized app development.
14:24 - "just works" in tech, reliability, and user experience.
17:09 - Decentralized OS development and standards.
23:46 - Network architecture and robustness.
26:43 - Software robustness and resilience.
30:16 - Decentralized networks and their potential for software deployment.
37:12 - Integrating AI with decentralized computing resources.
40:15 - Decentralized AI and personal nodes.
46:41 - Performance of Kinode vs other programming languages.
49:54 - Decentralized operating system development timeline and features.
Contact Us
Edgar
Josh
Basile
The Kinode OS discussion is happening on Discord
This week, it's Spreek: crypto Twitter's own crypto rug early warning system. He discusses his work in on-chain monitoring and stopping hacks in the DeFi industry, his experiences of saving people from potential losses, the highlights and lowlights of DeFi Summer, the challenges of smart contract security, and more. We've also got great advice on how to miss out on generational wealth. Another perfect episode you won't want to miss.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Getting Started with On-Chain Monitoring
08:20 Highlights and Lowlights of DeFi Summer
14:08 The Challenges of Smart Contract Security
19:26 Building a Community and Interacting with the Crypto Space
25:32 The Future of DeFi and Investing in Crypto
28:49 Balancing Risk and Opportunities in the Crypto Market
32:37 Lessons Learned from Rugs and Scams
1:08:37 The Lesson of Life and Crypto
1:09:14 Generational Wealth and Selling
1:09:56 Holding Ground and Hedging
1:10:42 Wrapping It Up
Mentions
Casa (for seedless multisigs)
Rabby wallet
Contact
Spreek
Bichul
Habsul
This week we speak with L0m3z of Passage Prize, Passage Publishing, and Twitter fame. Our theme: what's so wrong with legacy writing and publishing and will people actually buy books again if you just start your own publishing house and give them what they want to read? This is an extra special episode you won't want to miss.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction & decentralized publishing and art creation.
09:20 - The success of a dissident art publishing project.
15:00 - Literature's decline and gatekeeping.
20:06 - Gender imbalance in literature and publishing.
28:27 - Art, politics, and publishing with a rightist perspective.
35:33 - Cultural homogenization and the loss of high art in democratized societies.
43:28 - Preserving cultural distinctness in art and literature.
48:21 - Language loss and cultural heritage.
54:08 - Literary voices and the Passage Prize.
58:22 - Writing, creativity, and personal life.
1:05:05 - Writing, publishing, and authenticity.
1:10:40 - Decentralized publishing and supporting new writers.
Mentions
Passage Publishing
The Passage Prize
Man's World Magazine
Contact
L0m3z
Habsul Rignyr
Bichul Ritsen
If you liked this episode (a person of taste!), please go immediately to your podcast provider of choice and leave 5 star reviews of erudition and wit.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Grin, founder and CTO of LBRY and tech lead for Cabin DAO. They talk about fighting the SEC and losing but still WINNING, the LBRY blockchain and Odyssee video sharing platform, about finding friends online to VIBE with and maybe even move into together, and more! Don't miss it.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - The origins and development of the decentralized library platform, LBRY.
06:02 - Decentralized video sharing platform Odyssey.
09:26 - Decentralized video platform Odyssee's discoverability and content culture.
16:17 - Curation and personalized content experiences.
20:37 - LBRY's popularity and SEC lawsuit.
29:33 - Crypto regulations and legal issues.
41:33 - Building a network of modern villages using technology and community.
49:35 - Novel ways to organize physical space and relationships through technology.
52:58 - Debt, relationships, and community in a libertarian context.
01:01:23 - Community-driven urban planning and sustainability.
01:06:07 - Creating a virtual event platform.
01:13:23 - Vibe.camp, a community-driven event.
Mentions
LBRY
Odyssee
Cabin
VibeCamp
Hester M. Peirce's Statement of Dissent on LBRY
Contact
Grin
Bichul Ritsen
Habsul Rignyr
On this extra special episode, we're joined by Henning Diedrich, the visionary behind Lexon—a groundbreaking tool that's redefining the boundaries between natural language and code. Dive into a riveting conversation where we explore how Lexon is making the intricate world of programming accessible to everyone, allowing us to craft complex contracts and algorithms using everyday language. It's a journey from the nuances of human conversation to the precision of machine logic, and you won't want to miss it.
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Lexon, a tool for legal and programming worlds.
- 01:01 - Democratizing programming with lexicon language for smart contracts.
- 06:38 - Natural language processing and smart contracts.
- 12:05 - Creating a new programming language for smart contracts.
- 17:26 - AI-generated lexicon and its implications.
- 21:27 - Language, philosophy, and programming.
- 26:24 - Programming with natural language.
- 32:23 - Using AI to write contracts and legal documents.
- 40:42 - Legal term "may" and its meaning.
- 43:05 - Smart contracts and blockchain technology.
- 48:25 - Using blockchain for gaming, including scripting and game development.
- 54:53 - Using AI for game design and development.
- 58:40 - Using blockchain technology in game development.
- 1:03:48 - Using blockchain technology for art and legal contracts.
- 1:09:17 - AI-assisted law enforcement and fairness.
- 1:16:05 - AI-powered Lexicon and its potential impact on the future of blockchain.
Mentions
- Lexon
- Plenity
Contact
- Henning Diedrich
- Bichul Ritsen
- Habsul Rignyr
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, we're joined by Robert Kornacki, the Chief Science Officer of dcSpark and the brains behind Shinkai, the AI Operating System that's poised to redefine our digital lives. Rob walks us through the labyrinth of AI, from the intricacies of vector embeddings to the challenges of data encryption, and unveils Shinkai's plan to make all your data fully searchable by AI agents. We'll also tackle the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI governance, the scalability hurdles of running full nodes, and even get a glimpse into Robert's journey from the crypto world to the AI frontier.
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Intro
- 02:12 - AI agents and off-chain technology in the crypto space
- 05:56 - AI and blockchain technology
- 12:36 - AI agents and their potential to be trapped in centralized systems
- 16:01 - AI agents, personal servers, and crypto interrupt
- 24:45 - AI agents and toolkits for efficient task execution
- 29:59 - Using AI agents to augment cognitive abilities
- 34:30 - Vector databases and their challenges
- 40:49 - AI agent network Shinkai and its user interface
- 46:39 - AI-powered Shinkai platform for unified messaging and automation
- 51:39 - AI's impact on human experience and ethical concerns
- 58:09 - The future of technology and its impact on society
- 1:00:08 - Offloading mental capabilities and cultural shared knowledge
- 1:02:41 - The impact of AI on education and society
- 1:08:06 - On-chain gaming and AI messaging with Paima Studios
Mentions
- dcSpark
- Shinkai Protocol
- Paima Studios
- Zeko Labs
Contact
- Bichul Ritsen
- Habsul Rignyr
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Ryan Rossner, the Director of Longevity Research at Minicircle, the first platform for reversible gene therapies. With patience and wisdom, Ryan leads our lovable idiots through the history of longevity and genetics research, explains the benefits of fasting, and details the incredible results of Minicircle's first trials. The crew also dives into the nuances of regulation, the experimental Honduran island of Roatán, and how EVEN YOU can become better, faster, and stronger. All this plus: Ryan's brief NFL career, genetic enhancement in sports, and Bryan Johnson's cutting-edge penis treatments. Don't miss it.
Timestamps
- 0:00—Intro
- 3:03—Ryan Rossner, doctor, PhD, super soldier
- 9:27—Longevity 101: research, genetics, and a brief interlude on fasting
- 19:37—The Gene Therapy Primer
- 27:58—Gene therapy and competition
- 35:26—Minicircle's Results
- 47:09—Honduras and Medical Research Regulation
- 51:53—The Ethics of Genetic Enhancement
- 1:04:15—The mechanics of gene therapy
- 1:09:15—How to live longer
- 1:13:37—Outro
Mentions
- Minicircle
- The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology by Ray Kurzweil
Connect
- Ryan Rossner (ryan@minicircle.io)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Chase Van Etten, founder and CEO of Vaporware, a programmatic platform for the monetization and distribution of open-source software. Together, Chase and the crew discuss how NFTs can play a role in software distribution, the monetization of open-source software, and Chase's personal Bible, The Nature of Technology by W. Brian Arthur. All this, plus a deep dive on Vaporware, musings on Dota, and a sci-fi vision for software development in fifty years. Don't miss it.
Timestamps
- 0:00—Intro
- 2:39—The Nature of Technology by W. Brian Arthur and how technology evolves
- 27:47—Vaporware, sofware distribution, and monetizing open-source
- 40:27—Tharsis: Vaporware's first game
- 45:11—Vaporware on Urbit and beyond
- 56:01—The price of programmer capital and increased community development
- 1:07:04—Software development in the next five decades
Mentions
- Vaporware (@__vaporware__)
- Tharsis
- The Nature of Technology by W. Brian Arthur
Connect
- Chase Van Etten (@harden_hardys)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Avi Zurlo (@thejewforu) of Delphi Ventures, a top crypto research and investment firm with a builder-centered approach to markets. Together, Avi and the crew explore the nuances of crypto twitter, his work at Delphi, zero-knowledge computation and p2p systems, and what is DEFINITELY NOT INVESTING ADVICE. All this plus scanning parents' eyeballs, self-evaluating Jewishness, and the world computer to come. Don't miss it.
Timestamps
- 0:00—Intro
- 1:32—Avi's Journey from Crypto Twitter to Investment God
- 8:43—The Unique Approach of Dephi Digital
- 17:48—Avi's Current Obsession: ZK Cryptography
- 31:00—The Whacky World of Urbit
- 46:02—Avi's Investing Insights (NOT ADVICE)
Connect
- Avi Zurlo (@thejewforu)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Jurij Jukic, developer at Portal, a sovereign social media platform that enables custom AI-assisted content curation and monetization. Together, the crew discusses the evils of social media, the power of data ownership, and how peer-to-peer networks unlock a new model of content discovery. All this plus a healthy dose of Urbit, whether or not Portal is getting Jurij laid, and a little too much information on our hosts' ears. Don't miss it.
Timestamps
- 0:00—Intro
- 2:05—Hating Social Media and Jurij's Journey to Portal
- 10:24—What is Portal?
- 17:40—Portal: On Urbit and Beyond
- 23:03—Soverign Social Media and the Portal Ideology
- 28:54—Portal's successes and challenges
- 37:03—An interlude about bichul's and habsul's ear issues
- 40:03—Development on Urbit
- 44:45—Jurij's optimism
- 47:50—Outro
Mentions
- Portal (@portal__network)
Connect
- Jurij Jukic (@j_jukic)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by entrepreneur, investor, and scientist Elaine Wang to discuss the transformation of Palau from a tiny island nation into an emerging crypto powerhouse. Together, she and the crew discuss her role as CEO and cofounder of Metropolis, as well as the multiple Web3 initiatives she has lunched in conjunction with the Palaun government, including: a digital residency program, a national stablecoin, and, soon, a tokenized asset platform for investment in Palau. All this plus the upcoming Palau Blockchain Summit, carbon credit seaweed farms, Japanese rock bands, and eating raw sea cucumbers. Don't miss it.
Timestamps
- 0:00—Intro
- 1:39—Elaine 's Journey to Palaus
- 9:24—Web3 Community and Digital Residency
- 16:25—Palau Stablecoin
- 24:29—Turtle X: Real-World Asset Tokenization for Palaun Investment
- 30:54—Island Life
- 35:21—The Palau Blockchain Summit
- 42:24—The Future of Palau and Web3 Challenges
Mentions
- Metropolis (@metropolishub)
- Palau Blockchain Summit (Message us for a Discount Code)
- Connect
- Elaine Wang (@ElaineSees)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Jae Yang (~mister-todteg), the CEO of Tacen, a crypto exchange optimized for speed and decentralization. Together, the boys explore the importance of a decentralized financial system, the ever-developing Urbit ecosystem, and Jae's mission to bring tech talent to Wyoming, where he is hosting his annual unofficial Urbit conference: Reassembly. Come join us out on the digital frontier. Timestamps* 0:00—Intro * 2:49—Jae Yang: A Web3 History * 8:30—DeFi, Tacen, and How it Works * 23:18—How Jae Found Urbit and His Urbit Projects * 39:04—The Wyoming Tech Scene and Life on the Frontier * 48:13—Japan and its Regulatory Environment * 51:26—Reassembly: the Unofficial Urbit conference * 1:00:35—Outro
Mentions* Tacen * Reassembly
Connect* Jae Yang (@twocitizenships) * ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR) * ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO) * ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by technologist, digital frontiersman, and famed Twitter troll Clusk to discuss Palestra, which may be forming the first Network State down in El Salvador. Together, our heroes dive into the pros and cons of life on the frontier, Palestra's first major summit on health and technology, and the long process of building a values-aligned community that transcends geographic boundaries. All this plus volcano sacrifices, raw milk, Dutch farmers, and more. Don't miss it. Timestamps* 0:00—Intro * 2:54—How Clusk left the Old World * 9:46—What makes El Salvador perfect for the Network Age frontier? * 13:55—Network States: merging physical with digital * 17:17—What is Palestra? * 27:19—Who is joining Palestra? * 32:55—What are Palestra’s values? * 41:15—The Palestra summit * 49:28—The future of Palestra and El Salvador * 59:04—How to build communities online and in person * 1:07:37—Outro
Mentions* Palestra (@palestrasociety)
Connect* Clusk (@twocitizenships) * ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR) * ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO) * ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Dimitri, better known on Twitter as @BackTheBunny, to discuss how the U.S.'s attempt to regulate crypto resembles its failed wars against guerrillas in Vietnam and the Middle East. They also dive into Mr. Bunny's DeFi derivatives exchange, RabbitX, our various A.I. futures, and the long-term white-pill for crypto's future in America. All this plus exiting the U.S. hegemony, Ted Kaczynski's cabin, and much more.
TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00—Intro
- 1:24—Back the Bunny: A Personal History
- 11:04—SEC regulation as guerrilla warfare
- 18:08—The fight for dollar dominance
- 24:04—Regulation and crypto adoption in the next decade
- 34:41—DEXs, decentralization and the average joe
- 39:46—Exiting American hegemony
- 51:25—Wherefore A.I.
- 1:07:28—Outro
MENTIONS
- Rabbit X
- "Atoms, Institutions, and Blockchains" by Josh Stark
CONNECT
- Back the Bunny (@BackTheBunny)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Logan Allen (~tacryt-socryp), founder of Zorp, to discuss Urbit, zero-knowledge infrastructure, and how his company is using Nock to build a ZK virtual machine. But first, they explore the intersection of philosophy, evolution, and technology, how man is shaped by his tools, and how crypto will lead to the rise of parallel economies and societies. All this plus cryptographic theory, the danger of cyber attacks, and whether or not Urbit is ready for primetime. Don't miss it. Timestamps* 0:00—Intro * 2:48—Logan's journey and Web3 parallelism * 5;32—Modernity, Man, and the Machine * 21:03—Zero-Knowledge introduction * 29:40—Why a Nock ZK VM? * 40:03—What does Zorp make possible? * 48:18—The state of Urbit and its future * 1:00—Outro
Zorp* Twitter: @ZorpZK * Site: zorp.io
Connect* Logan Allen (~tacryt-socryp) * ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR) * ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO) * ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
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On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by John Dennehy of Mi Primer Bitcoin, a nonprofit dedicated to Bitcoin and blockchain education in El Salvador. They discuss the successes and challenges of El Salvador's Bitcoin rollout, the development of a Bitcoin curriculum, and Mi Primer Bitcoin's rapidly expanding class offerings, which have reached tens of thousands of students across the country. All this plus Bitcoin's effect on the local economy, the creation of blockchain jobs, and, of course, how you can help support the mission. Don't miss it. Timestamps* 0:00—Intro * 2:26—John's Bitcoin Beginning * 11:19—Founding Mi Primer Bitcoin * 22:34—Mi Primer Bitcoin classes, curricula, teachers, and structure * 39:14—How can Bitcoin improve the lives of El Salvadorans? * 43:00—Bitcoin's status in El Salvador * 52:50—Funding and Growth * 57:37—Is the El Salvador Bitcoin experiment succeeding? * 1:10:33—Outro
Contribute* Donation * Geyser Fundraiser
Connect:* Mi Primer Bitcoin (@MyFirstBitcoin_) * ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR) * ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO) * ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
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On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by technologist and investor Brian Crain (~minwyc-dablen), CEO and co-founder of Chorus One and host of crypto's longest running podcast, Epicenter. They discuss his work building Web3 infrastructure, the evolution of Urbit (Brian just joined the Urbit Foundation board), and the next five years of crypto narratives. Then, they dive into Brian's work on Epicenter, his favorite guests, and what he has learned from spending so many years in the space. All this plus government regulation, AI-crypto integrations, and tips from a master podcaster on how we can improve The Network Age. Don't miss it.
Our thoughts go out to Brian, who is currently in the hospital recovering from his experience on this podcast.
Timestamps
- 0:00—Intro
- 3:04—Brian Crain: A history
- 13:33—Chorus One, investing, and Urbit
- 25:55—The future of Urbit
- 34:08—Crypto in the next five years
- 40:35—Stable coins and regulation
- 54:26—When will crypto reach wide adoption?
- 1:04:15—Brian on the Urbit Foundation
- 1:10:28—Lessons from almost a decade of Epicenter
Mentions
- CZ on Epicenter
Connect:
- Brian Crain (~minwyc-dablen / @crainbf)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
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In this episode, we delve into Argentina's history, politics, and economy, with a particular focus on hyperinflation. Joining us today is Saila, a "Person of Crypto" and local expert living in Argentina, who will share insights on the country's unique cultural identity, its decline since WWI, and the impact of political trends and elite figures. We'll also discuss the challenges Argentina faces, including the peso's rapid devaluation, public attitudes towards the government, and the affordability of living in the country. Additionally, we'll explore the high adoption of cryptocurrency among locals and the potential of crypto to transform Argentina's economy.
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Introducing crypto expert Sila to discuss Argentina's history, politics, and hyperinflation.
- 00:35 - Argentina's unique cultural identity and the impact of political elites.
- 04:03 - Decline since WWI, failed economic switch, and the role of Peronism.
- 11:25 - Argentina's political history: dictatorship, Falklands War, end of dictatorship.
- 14:52 - Hyperinflation: peso devaluation and dollar gaining value against it.
- 18:09 - Public attitudes towards Argentina's government and ongoing struggles.
- 20:08 - Affordable living in Argentina: low-priced food, cheap labor, and transportation.
- 27:54 - High crypto adoption among locals to navigate parallel currency exchanges.
- 31:49 - Exporting services, working in crypto, and Argentina's remote work environment.
- 53:58 - Argentina as an example of accelerated decline and potential future for other countries.
Connect:
- Saila (@sailaunderscore)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
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On this extra special episode, the boys welcome a new cohost, ~habsul-rignyr of the OG Urbit podcast, The Stack (Rest in Power). More importantly, our trio of idiots is joined by famed translator, scholar, technologist, and sinophile Xianyang (~forlyt-novmep) to discuss AI-enhanced gaming, Taoist philosophy, and the creation of DAObi, a token-based simulation game of an ancient Chinese state. Then, we dive into Lexicat, Xianyang's natural language processing platform, and dissect her attempts to create GPT Burmese. All this plus: economic incentives to instantiate the AI apocalypse, the startling Confucian-Taoist rivalry, a scandalous battle for DAObi Chancellor, digital wife swapping, and how to murder a cat. Don't miss it. Timestamps
- 0:00—Welcome to ~habsul
- 2:33—Xianyang: A short history
- 7:16—Blockchain gaming, simulations, and Chinese philosophy
- 16:58—The future of governance and historical lessons from DAObi
- 23:51—DAObi: hacks, surprises, and the battle for Chancellor
- 31:14—Medieval DAObi and real-life consequences for digital games
- 34:53—Lexicat, Burmese GPT, and linguistic diversity
- 40:20—Xianyang's "scary AI"
- 48:50—The Urbit section
- 54:47—Outro and a 5-star review!
Mentions
- DAObi
Connect:
- Xianyang (forlyt-novmep / @XianyangCB)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- ~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)
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On this extra special episode, the boys (including OG host ~timluc-miptev) are joined by Jake Brukhman (~ranter-tapper), the founder and CEO of Coinfund, as well as an engineer, technologist, investor, and cosmonaut exploring the frontiers of AI. The crew discusses the creation of Jargon, a Chat GPT pseudolanguage, which Jake used to build a personal AI Spanish teacher, and the implications of recent AI development. In particular, they focus on AI's implications for privacy, the intersection of AI and Web3 (including crypto as a force of decentralization), and the many types of doom that could be facing us. All this, plus how to use Chat GPT to optimize your personal life, the role of AI in education, the coming marriage between Urbit and AI, and whether interacting with AI is a religious experience. Don't miss it. Timestamps* 0:00—Intro * 3:16—A brief history of Jake Brukhman * 6:00—AI language teacher and the creation of Jargon pseudolanguage * 14:44—The implications of AI and natural language programming for developers * 18:37—Jake's approach to AI investment and the marriage of AI and crypto * 24:42—Open AI and AI safety * 33:25—A unique AI doomsday scenario * 38:34—AI integration with Urbit and Hoon and rapid AI advancements * 45:20—Using Chat GPT to improve daily life * 52:00—Personal AI and AI assistants (plus more Urbit AI) * 1:08:25—Are we overestimating AI? * 1:17:35—Outro
Mentions:* The Bitter Lesson by Rich Sutton * The Scaling Hypothesis by Gwern
Connect:* Jake Brukhman (@jbrukh / ~ranter-tapper) * ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR) * ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif) * ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
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On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Shad (~narpel-machul), the GP of Giga Corp, a crypto marketing and investment firm, to discuss liquid lobbying (using capital allocation to direct the positive development of public goods in Web3), blockchain conferences, and how to tell a real DAO from a fake one. The squad also dives deep on Urbit culture, the untapped potential of being cool in crypto, and the accelerating fusion of lifestyle with technology. All this plus diarrhea, fighting on a volcano, crypto breakfasts in Kyiv, and frontier favelas. Don't miss it.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Uqbar developer, Urbit explorer, and Network Age frontiersman ~dachus-tiprel to discuss the joys of peer-to-peer programming with a Web 1 aesthetic. We also touch on a few of ~dachus' recent projects, including %blog, a p2p publishing platform you can host from your own server, and %pyro, a testing script that has transformed into one of Urbit's most promising methods for low-cost hosting. All this plus "exiting", the instantiation of an IRL Party DAO, and whether programmers are more like artists or plumbers. Don't miss it.
On this extra special episode, the boys (sans ~timluc) are joined by Sam Frank (~todset-partug) of the Urbit Foundation to discuss his defection from the New York literary scene to the frontiers of distributed technology. As an early investor to both Ethereum and Urbit, Sam has witnessed how digital-first communities can organize around shared values and the pursuit of knowledge. Together, Sam and our hosts dive into the future of Urbit, the wild world of Miladies, and Sam's own journey as a writer and esoteric explorer. All this plus Urbit marriages, psychic abilities, and the importance of throwing a really good party.
Mentions
- Sam's appearance on the Crazy Wisdom podcast
Timestamps
- 0:00—Intro
- 4:02—A short history of Sam Frank
- 9:09—What drew Sam to Urbit/Ethereum?
- 11:39—Communities, Neighborhoods, and Urbit
- 20:46—How should Urbit grow (and should Urbit throw parties)?
- 28:07—Urbit is for truth-seeking
- 36:18—What on Urbit is Sam using now? What must we build?
- 45:43—Milady
- 47:00—The esoteric Sam's writing project
- 52:52—Urbit, politics, and aesthetics
- 54:42—Communities, once more
- 1:02:45—Outro
Connect:
- Sam Frank / ~todset-partug (@anecdoted)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
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On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by esteemed CoinDesk reporters Marc Hochstein (~fodrex-malmev) and Tracy Wang to discuss the major crypto narratives of 2022. In particular, they dive into FTX (covered in-depth by Tracy for CoinDesk) and its implications for the coming year, as well as the general craziness of crypto reporting and the importance of being "long volatility." Then, the crew looks to 2023 to consider federal crypto regulation, the rise of zero-knowledge rollups, and protocol-level advances for Ethereum. All this plus polycules, Urbit, and buying Bitcoin in person from a man in the park.
Mentions:
- Money of the Mind by James Grant
- Marc's CoinDesk Reporting
- Tracy's CoinDesk Reporting
Connect:
- Marc Hochstein (@MarcHochstein)
- Tracy Wang (@0x_tracy)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Luis Cuende and Anastasiya Belyaeva of Nation3, the world's first internet-native jurisdiction and "cloud nation." Luis (cofounder of Aragon) and Anastasiya discuss their network state optimism, how DAOs and smart contracts will shape a digital court system, and the benefits of becoming a Nation3 citizen. Then, they dive into capital formation in special economic zones, how digital states can support values-driven community, and the relative value of patriotism.
Timestamps:
- 0:o0—Intro to Nation3
- 3:08—Luis's and Anastasiya's backgrounds
- 6:31—What does Nation3 look like practically?
- 15:06—Enforcing a digital legal system
- 22:27–How does a digital state provide national services and create economic opportunity?
- 28:25—Conflicts with existing jurisdictions and special economic zones
- 30:57—What will Nation3 look like in 5-10 years?
- 33:19—Community and value formation in a digital community
- 38:42—Is crypto tech/infrastructure ready for network states?
- 43:06—Is the concept of a "nation state" outdated?
- 54:57—The advantages and disadvantages of operating as a DAO
- 59:52—A brief Aragon interlude
- 1:03:00—Wrap-up
- 1:05:28—Outro
Mentions:
- Nation3 Manifesto
Connect:
- Luis Cuende (@licuende)
- Anastasiya Belyaeva (@anastasiya_vc)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
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In this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Grant Hummer and Matt Liston, two of Ethereum's most original gangsters, to discuss the blockchain's complicated past, its mistakes and pitfalls, and what the future might hold for our favorite L1. Matt, a cofounder of Augur and Gnosis, previously worked for the Ethereum foundation, while Grant founded San Francisco's oldest Ethereum developer meetup. Assisted by your handsome co-hosts, our guests also explore the future of blockchain on Urbit, the pitfalls of inadequate leadership, startup pessimism, how to found a crypto religion, and the metaphysical ecstasy of blockchain contemplation. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
Timestamps:
- 0:00—Intro
- 1:25—The dark, twisted history of Matt Liston
- 5:15—The macabre, terrifying background of Grant Hummer
- 8:01—Capital formation and the "Golden Age" of ICOs
- 17:33—The state of Ethereum today (and the case for optimism)
- 26:35—Crypto metaphysics and a blockchain religion
- 37:14—Scaling, functional crypto, and the development of "fundamentals"
- 44:59—Urbit, baby (and Uqbar)
- 48:11—The mistakes of early Ethereum and the importance of leadership
- 58:53—Is Urbit ready for the outside world?
- 1:06:06—Wrap-up
- 1:08:16—Outro
Mentions:
- Out of the Ether by Matthew Leising
- The Cryptopians by Laura Shin
- The Infinite Machine by Camila Russo
- The Tyranny of Structurelessness by Joe Freeman
Connect:
- Matt Liston (~tacsup-datsyn
- Grant Hummer (~habnec-fidlyx / @gphummer)
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by blockchain entrepreneur and decentralization advocate Owen Barnes (~locruc-fonmec) to discuss the rise of personal artificial intelligence tools, the importance of user interface, and how to design a new internet from the ground up. Then, they explore how new AI platforms (such as Chat GPT and Codex) can empower programmers, whether AI will protect (or exploit) personal data, and the role of crypto in curation of AI content. All this plus digital reincarnation of departed loved ones, algorithmic broadway musicals, and sign placement on the London Underground.
Timestamps:
o:oo—Intro
0:54—Owen Barnes—the man, the myth, the legend
2:57—Owning your data/communities
5:`18—Redesigning the web from scratch and rethinking UI
11:59—AI as coding assistant
28:51—Personal AI and data protection
37:27—AI and creativity
51:22—Crypto + AI and content curation
1:00:31—The dangers of AI and data manipulation
1:02:09—AI's immediate future
1:07:12—Wrap up
1:08:44 —Outro
Connect:
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- Owen Barnes (@temporalwave / owen@owenbarnes.com)
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On this extra special episode, the boys lay it all on the line in a daring new two part format to analyze the problems with community, content, and discovery (on social media, Reddit, etc.) and discuss how it may differ in the near future. Then, in part 2, the boys are joined by Finn Brown (~finnem-pilbes), founder of Vienna Hypertext, a "smart-canvas for ideas" that presents an innovative vision for community and social collaboration in the Network Age. This was a spectacular conversation that offers concrete alternatives to current forms of social media and provides hope for a world in which humans use computers as social and intellectual tool—rather than the reverse.
Note: While ~bichul-ritsen is an idiot who used the wrong mic for part 1, stick around for part 2 where everyone sounds squeaky clean!
Timestamps:
- 0:00—Intro
- 1:34—Challenges with content, community, and discovery
- 6:08—What is the purpose of discovery?
- 11:50—Is discovery meritocratic?
- 17:52—Tension between consumer discovery and publisher broadcasting
- 19:45—Discovery and Urbit
- 24:47—PART 2: Finn Brown and Vienna Hypertext
- 25:46—Finn's journey, the Western Canon, and Hypertexts at large
- 34:41—Computer interface affects culture
- 37:58—Discovery and Vienna Hypertext
- 47:43—Human-powered connections on Vienna
- 51:08—How texts work on Vienna
- 57:48—Vienna Scribe (transcription app)
- 1:07:29—Machine learning and AI
- 1:13:12—Recap
- 1:15:54—Outro
Connect:
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- Finn Brown (~finnem-pilbes / @viennahypertext)
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On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Stephen Galebach, an expert on cryptocurrency law, to discuss the immense implications of the El Salvador digital asset law recently proposed by President Bukele to the Legislative Assembly. Galebach was directly involved in the creation of the El Salvador DAO law, and his vast experience includes the Reagan administration Justice Department and the Wild West ICO days of 2017. Together, he and the boys discuss international business jurisdiction, Tornado Cash, the practicalities of incorporating a business abroad, and much more.
This episode is a MUST LISTEN for ANYONE involved in the crypto industry, from founders to traders, with vital information on how to keep your assets safe.
Disclaimer: This is NOT legal advice.
Timestamps:
- 0:00—Intro
- 1:49—The long legal career of S. Galebach esq.
- 3:56—ICOs, the SEC, tokens, and the Howie Test
- 12:29—Are "utility" tokens securities?'
- 16:10—The hostile U.S. regulatory environment
- 20:23—Non-U.S. jurisdictions friendly to crypto
- 28:16—The history of the El Slavador Digital Asset Law
- 34:18—What is covered by the El Salvador law?
- 38:51—Setting up a corporation in El Salvador
- 41:01—What are the implications of treating tokens as securities (or not)?
- 50:20—U.S. enforcement of crypto law and Tornado Cash arrests
- 52:38—Decreased crime in El Salvador
- 55:46—How easy is it for Americans to get legal protections in El Salvador?
- 58;56—Will other countries copy El Salvador's success?
- 1:00:29—Sustainable national crypto enthusiasm
- 1:04:43—A quick deviation to SBF and FTX
- 1:07:07—Practical steps for people interested in doing crypto business in El Salvador
- 1:09:10—Wrapping up
Connect:
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- Stephen Galebach (steve@galebachlaw.com)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys welcome Roko (~bacsul-lissyl) of Basilisk fame to discuss the FTX collapse, his hopes for Urbit, and how crypto can become more than a scam. The team also dives into the dangers of centralization and censorship (on Twitter and beyond), crowdfunding and dominant assurance contracts, and the optimism of personal AI. All this and more—don't miss it.
Connect:
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- Roko a.k.a. ~bacsul-lissyl (@RokoMijic)
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On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by software developer and Ethereum OG Lane Rettig (~hocfer-modlex) to discuss the development of Ethereum, values-driven technology, and his long-awaited return to Urbit. The team also examine the risks of Proof-of-Stake and OFAC compliance, Lane's new project Spacemesh, and the global reach of the crypto industy as it enters the Network Age. Don't miss it.
Mentions:
- ~timluc's thread on Eth censorship
Timestamps:
- 0:00—Intro
- 0:45—A brief history of Lane Rettig and Ethereum
- 10:32—Lane's Urbit journey
- 13:17—The realtionship between culture, values, and technology
- 20:57—How "culture" built Ethereum
- 24:01—How/why so much in crypto is soulless/lacks values
- 28:26—What cryptos projects are "value-driven"? (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Urbit)
- 33:31—Spacemesh
- 39:04—The great Proof-of-Stake debate
- 45:51—Ethereum and OFAC compliance
- 51:18—Lane's vision for the Network Age
- 55:55—The international nature of crypto
- 57:43—The future of investing
- 1:01:40—Urbit, acceleration, and where we go from here
- 1:05:43—Outro
Connect:
- ~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)
- ~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)
- ~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)
- Lane Rettig a.k.a. ~hocfer-modlex (@lrettig)
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
In this extra special episode, the boys interrogate Network Age co-host and Uqbar founder ~timluc-miptev about his forthcoming article on the IndustryDollar, which powers the trad economy, and the BlockDollar, which powers a a blockchain-enriched economy. They explore how the two systems handle marginal costs, equity financing, and lending, as well as what new forms will be enabled by blockchain-empowered content creation and why the IndustryDollar isn't dead. All this plus Axl Rose, Tahiti, and a few too many jokes about "hardness".
Mentions:
- Josh Stark on "Atoms, Institutions, and Blockchains"
- Justin Murphy on "Social AI"
- Noah Smith on Bankless—"The Future is Fiat"
Timestamp:
- 0:00—Intro
- 1:16—The BlockDollar and the IndustryDollar
- 5:20—"Hardness"—enforcement through atoms, institutions, and blockchains
- 11:05—Applications of the IndustryDollar in traditional finance
- 13:18—Lending vs. equity investment
- 17:56—"Social AI" and blockchain-enriched content creation
- 21:04—Monetizing with in legacy systems
- 25:54—Evolving platforms—"code, content, and capital"
- 33:03—Stripe and the digital IndustryDolalr
- 40:04—Software and developers with the BlockDollar
- 46:02—Adios
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
On this very special episode, the boys are joined by ~padlut-bilneb, a full-time contributor at Gitcoin, a platform for funding public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem (including projects like Uniswap, Optimism, and the Bankless podcast). The team discusses the future of public goods in Web3, including the benefits and drawbacks of quadratic funding, digitally native education, and the the development of social and collective projects on Urbit. All this plus: how to fund open-source software, public infrastructure development in Network Age cities, bull-tard Eth maxi-ism, and passport issues for ~timluc's dog.
If you like the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and comment on your favorite podcasting platform—say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.
Find us online:
~timluc-miptev/@BasileSportif
~bichul-ritsen/@BichulR
~nilrun-mardux/@AlephDao
~padlut-bilneb/@publicmaxwell
Urbit: web+urbitgraph://group/~mister-hoster-dozzod-hocwet/network-age-antechamber
In this extra special episode, the boys are joined by ~bitmep-faswyn, co-founder of Assembly Capital, to explore the risks, benefits, and excitement of early investment—whether funding developing technology like Urbit or building Network Age infrastructure in Latin America. Bitmep also discusses how his personal journey, from Texas football star to Harvard grad to recovering addict, shaped his optimistic, human-centered approach to investment. All this plus Friday Night Lights, Harvard gossip, and the benefits of drinking baby blood.
Timestamps:
0:00—Intro
1:38—Assembly Capital and Early Urbit Investment
8:11—Network Age investment in Latin America
12:16—A Modern Medici? Building a better world through investment
18:03—The benefits of investing early
23:28—The development of Urbit (and growing outsider interest)
32:18—Harvard: we all went there. Did we learn anything?
38:45—Bitmep's personal journey and learning from rock bottom
46:47—Disillusionment with the establishment
50:20—The Network Age: A more human way of living
1:00:00—Predicting the future and "definite optimism"
And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review! If you say something nice, we'll even read it on the pod.
On this extra special episode, the boys discuss what it means to exit legacy economic and geopolitical systems, in particular tech and tech-adjacent workers defecting from large American cities. From the El Salvador DAO law to Praxis to the ethical issues of transnational gentrification, we explore the good and the bad of the Network Age and who is poised to benefit from the digital frontier. All this plus a dog named Chad, fistfights in Montana, and ~nilrun confusing the size of several American states.
On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Theodore Blackman (~rovnys-ricfer), Engineering Manager at Tlon, to discuss Assembly, composability, Uqbar, and the bright future of Urbit. All this, plus Holium, Stripe, an extended carpentry metaphor, and how ~timluc has forced ~bichul to slave away in the coding gulags of Hoon School.
Timestamps
0:00—Intro
1:12—Assembly and composability
3:46—Holium
10:08—How do we evaluate Urbit?
16:45—What is missing from Urbit (and "public goods")?
26:53—Is Urbit ready for outside investment?
32:49—Urbit community, culture, and vision
38:40—But Urbit is REALLY about the tech
42:24—Now is a fun/powerful time to get into Urbit
45:37—Introducing Uqbar
53:36—The metanarrative of Urbit
On this extra special episode, the boys welcome Medieval scholar, serial founder, and all around big brain Josh Rosenthal to discuss the parallels between the Network Age and the Renaissance (as well as what lessons we can learn from the technological revolutions of the past). This was a true banger of an episode, covering everything from technological determinism to the modern Medicis to Blue Collar Crypto and the effect of blockchain on our daily lives. All this plus Martin Luther memes, Machiavelli, the death of subscription fees.
Timestamps:
o:oo—Intro
1:31—Crypto and the Renaissance
19:54—Historical Determinism and Inevitability
26:49—Values, Communication, and Identity
32:29—Parallels with Healthcare and the Point of No Return
39:45—Urbit and Decentralized Organization
45:34—Unleashing "Good" Capitalism
52:44—Blue Collar Crypto
1:01:04—Modern Medicis and the Power of Early Adoption
1:07:58—Economic and Cultural Bifurcation
1:21:00—Power to the People and Daily Choices
1:27:22—Audience Questions! AI and Socially-Conscious Crypto
1:34:50—Goodbye!
Josh's Other Pod Appearances
Bankless (Renaissance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=karddOiv4ZA&themeRefresh=1
Bankless (American Revolution): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0psJ5JjjNrw
Other Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsVCxxc8rMg
@JoshuaRosenthal
@BichulR
@BasileSportif
@AlephDao
In this extra special episode, the boys dive into headline news, dissecting recent statements by the SEC, the Ukrainian offensive, and, of course, the passing of sweet Queen Liz. Then, in part two, we explore strategies for creating a digital city and discuss which parts of IRL living are possible to replicate online. All this plus Myspace, TSA pat-downs, and speculation that Coinbase might actually be...based?
In this special episode, the boys discuss the power of combining digital money with social graphs and the forthcoming software explosion, analyzing what aspects of the physical world are replicable (or improvable) in the impending metaverse. All this plus our takes on digital cities, whack-ass Porsche SUVs, and why none of us live in Boston anymore.
Connect with us on Twitter—@BasileSportif, @BichulR, and @AlephDAO
Timestamps
- 0:00—Incredible banter
- 1:38—Productivity "firebreaks"
- 5:59—We live in a bad metaverse
- 8:26—Money plus social graphs captures community energy
- 14:57—Social graphs on Urbit
- 17:49—The impending software explosion
- 23:13—How bullish should we be?
- 26:03—What happens when we remove digital friction? What from the physical world can and cannot be replicated digitally?
- 37:`19—Digital cities and status
- 43:30—But what's the timeline?
- 48:10—Advocating for arson
In this extra special episode, the boys discuss institutional tollbooths, Urbit as social media, and defecting from the traditional financial system. All this plus Portuguese explorers, man dates, and how to find people to hold hands with abroad.
In this extra special episode, the boys discuss Tornado Cash, state attacks on blockchain sovereignty, and how government offensives may accelerate a global transition to the Network Age. All this plus crypto lobbying, Bloomberg's vote buying, Tolstoy's takes on history, and America's nose for a golden goose.
Find us on twitter: @BichulR, @BasileSportif, @AlephDao
In this extra special pod, the boys discuss the social, economic, and geopolitical catalysts of a large-scale shift to the Network Age. From Covid to the Russian War in Ukraine to the debt cycle, major disruptions in global order have primed young, mobile workers to begin living in highly networked communities abroad. All this, plus mid-life crises, Russia's embarrassing military history, and the specter of government regulation.
Justin Murphy's social AI article: Social AI is Coming (otherlife.co)
On this extra special episode, the boys execute a podcast rebrand, diving into The Network Age and welcoming ~nilrun as a cohost. Join them as they discuss Balaji, the digital economy, reggaeton, and pooing yourself from bad El Salvadoran water. This one you can't miss.
On this hard-hitting episode of the Podcast Formerly Known as Web_0, ~bichul and ~timluc do a gut check on blockchain development and reveal what would really jazz them up to see in the decentralized ecosystem. Then, the boys welcome their first guest, ~hastuc-dibtux, a Tlon dev, to discuss coding in Hoon, Urbit maximalism, why Mexicans think Australians are idiots, and how to achieve bodily euphoria.
On this episode of the Podcast Formerly Known as Web_0, the boys discuss the top crypto companies by market cap, stablecoins, fleeing Ukraine, and being confused for Edward Snowden at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. Plus: what new categories will dominate crypto in the next 2-3 years and how do we avoid crypto-cynicism?
In this episode of the podcast formerly known as Web_0, ~timluc and ~bichul take the unorthodox approach of DEFENDING Web2! The boys examine the computing innovations of social media, pitch Twitter as a networked operating system, and ask what lessons can be applied to the building of a new, decentralized internet.
On this inaugural episode of The Network Age (then known as Web_0), ~bichul and ~timluc discuss the path to a new internet, decentralized operating systems, mid-life crises, Urbit, and crypto at large.