Meet the Lil Nouners: Recent Episodes
Meet the Lil Nouners
A weekly podcast about all things Lil Nounish with your host, Brook. Listen in as we talk about how Lil Nouners joined us, what they are up and what they love about being here. It’s going to be a Lil fun! If you are a Lil Nouner, and have something to share, feel free to reach out.
In this episode, I speak with Jihad who is building Forefront, a token-powered, member-owned digital network. We talked about the potential of tokenized communities and the role of Lil Nouns as an entry point to the Nouns ecosystem; the Explorer Grants program, which aims to onboard talented builders into the Nouns community; the role of stewardship in nurturing and supporting builders in the ecosystem; and much, more!
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In this episode, I am with Marvel Girl from Peeple DAO, a talent-focused service DAO made up of crypto-native recruiters. She shares about her work with Lil Nouns, Peeple DAO, Celo, as well as her journey into the industry that started with her involvement with Blockchain at Berkeley.
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In this episode, I sit down with BCheque, a former corporate lawyer who took a daring leap into the world of Web3, NFTs, and cryptocurrency. With a background in commercial litigation, he found himself drawn to the digital art space, leading him to invest, trade, and even quit his job to pursue his passion full-time.
We delve into his first experiences with buying digital art, the thrilling NFT summer of 2021, and how he managed to build a sustainable brand and business in a rapidly changing landscape.
He shares candid insights about the risks and rewards of leaving a secure salary behind, the importance of having "skin in the game," and the unadulterated accountability that comes with being your own boss.
His story is a testament to the power of taking chances, embracing opportunities, and following your heart, even when the path is uncertain.
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- Learn more about Lil Nouns
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- Subscribe to his newsletter
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In this episode, we dive into the world of water purification with Triggity Tron, the visionary founder of Make Water.
A filmmaker turned innovator, Ryan's journey is a fascinating blend of creativity, science, and social impact. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Ryan's nonprofit, Make Water, is more than just about clean water. It's a movement that empowers students to become citizen scientists, connecting their curiosity with real-world solutions. From classrooms to communities, Ryan's water purification kits are making waves and changing lives.
In our conversation, we explore:
- The innovative approach behind Make Water's purification kits
- How Web3 is shaping the future of public good funding
- The unexpected role of $PEPE in Ryan's mission
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- Learn more about Lil Nouns
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- Follow TriggityTron on Twitter
- Learn about Make Water
- Find 1092 on Twitter
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In this fun episode, we chatted with NG, a web3 dev who started working on Nouns back in 2021. He told us all about how he built a mobile app during Nouns' Hack Week, inspired by tweets he saw about wanting a mobile app for governance features.
NG's all about building in public because it brings feedback and attention, and he shared some of his other projects, like Formal and Animate Nouns. He's also behind the website createchecks.org, where people can create and explore different derivatives of Checks, a neat cc0 project by Jack Butcher.
By the end of our chat, you'll know a whole lot more about what Lil Nouns, why building in public rocks, and how trying out different ideas can lead to success.
Topics we covered:
- NG's adventure as a developer in the world of web3 projects
- How NG got into creating Nounish apps
- NG's way of tackling problems and finding solutions
- His experience building a mobile app during a hack week
- The perks of building in public
- A look at NG's other projects, like Formal, Animate Nouns, and createchecks.org
- Discover what Lil Nouns is all about and the cool lessons it teaches
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- Follow NG on Twitter
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Modrovsky shares his personal journey, from creating pixel art as a child to discovering the power of CC0 and open-source philosophy in the world of Nouns. We talk about how the simplicity and flexibility of Nouns' pixel art fosters creativity and allows for endless evolution as we learn about how the famous index card came about.
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Victor Solomon is building Vessel Verse - a basketball inspired generative art digital collectible that celebrates the sport's icon as an adaptable and imaginative totem to connect an eclectic group of ambitious fans.
Coupled with the use of the basketball as an icon and a meme, and replication of the Nouns auction mechanism, Vessel Verse aims to connect an infinitely growing community of thinkers, builders, and basketball enthusiasts. The possibilities are endless, the artwork is amazing, and I have the honor to sit with Victor Solomon himself. So let’s hear it from him.
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What began as an idea that existed in the brilliant minds of nvonpents, and branigan. Lil Block Party then became a result of a community sourced, precise team coordination that birthed a well-made, arguably addictive product (listen why in the episode).
I was fortunate to sit with the Lil Block Party team to learn about building a DApp that brought them together. They spoke to me about the story of Lil Block Party since its inception, and its future.
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In this episode, I speak with Nouns Governance Mandates winner, Will Hayes about his latest build, House of Nouns – a supercharged client for governance, providing discussion and rich context to scale participation. Will also co-founded collective – spaces where NFT collectors come together to create, connect, and vibe.
House of Nouns is 1 of 3 Nouns Governance Mandates winner from Lil Nouns. Find Wiz's episode here. There is an upcoming episode with Nouns Metrics – a solution that provides insights and deep dives on Nouns on-chain and off-chain data.
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- Find Collective on Twitter
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In this episode, I had the honor to sit down with B; a woman in web3 who is a Nouner, a Lil Nouner, is collecting art, NFTs, and working to empower women in the space by equipping them with the necessary skills to become a web3 developer.
We talk about her contributions in web3. From RISE DAO, to appreciation.fm, NounsDAO Brazil, and Lil Sisters.
We also make a distinction between the terms In Real Life (IRL) and In The Flesh (ITF) because Web3, with all its connections, is part of our real life. These conversations, the humans we speak to, are all real.
…and many many more!
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Wiz is a Lil Nouner and Founder of WizardsDAO. He recently won the funding round for Nouns Governance Mandate on Prop.House for Federation, a solution that allows communities in the Nouns ecosystem to participate in governance with one another.
We talk about his journey into web3, founding WizardsDAO, and joining Lil Nouns. We talk about the next meta when it comes to web3, NFTs and the Nounish ecosystem and how Federation could (unpredictably evolve). Tune in for more.
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Psychdre describes how he became interested in Lil Nouns and how he won his first Prop House round by creating a 3D animation. He discusses the process of creating the animation and how it took him several weeks to complete. He discusses his motivations for creating art and NFTs. He talks about how he wants to create the best possible product and how he is always looking to improve his work. He thanks the community for their support and talks about how he plans to continue building cool things in the future.
Lil Nouns: https://www.lilnouns.wtf/
Lil Nouners: https://www.lilnouners.wtf/
Prop.house: https://prop.house
Psychdre's best Prop House win: https://prop.house/proposal/561
Link to the result: https://twitter.com/lilnounsdao/status/1550600112438657026?s=20&t=F7KuKd41yy5yQ7cQlgPgGw
Psychdre's website: https://psychdre.com/
Lil Pizza AKA @bobbyPossums is an iOS developer who is working on an app called Lil Noun Pet for iOS. He tells us about his journey from web3 to Lil Nouns and what he is working on. The app he’s building is called Lil Noun Pet. Think Tamagotchi, but with Lil Nouns cc0 artwork. Each Lil Noun is randomly generated when the pet is hatched. Your pet’s appearance reflects its current state. If your pet is asleep, its eyes will be closed. If your pet dies, its eyes will be crossed out, etc. It is a lil fun!
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GitHub repo for Lil Noun Pet
App Store link for Lil Nouns Stickers
In this episode, we recap what has been happening in the last month, looking at interesting projects, and ideas for growth.
First, we have the Lil Nouns weekly newsletter, a much needed curation of current events in the Lil Nouns space. We learn about how it came to be and how it’s keeping people updated. Highlighting key events, the newsletter saves you time so you can stay in touch with what’s happening in the Nouniverse without having to be on Discord 24/7.
We spoke about the Data Pod, with all its insightful dashboards. We hear about its beginning from just an idea into a full-on recurring data tool. We also get ideas on how to use it to make decisions, create projects and generate reports. And exploring potentials to make it much bigger and more collaborative across the Nouniverse, not just with Lil Nouns.
Buying Lil Nouns on auction is much easier, and more fun for everyone. But a second option is discussed: using NFTx. NFTx is a marketplace for staking and earning using your NFTs. A better place to quickly earn liquidity for your NFTs.
The episode’s guests spoke about the beginner experience. It’s quite overwhelming to use Discord for the first time and to learn about Lil Nouns. They tell us how they got into the space and discuss a need to improve the user experience as the community grows. Their advice to newcomers: Just Do It! Join the community, contribute to discussions, start a project you are interested in, and learn along the way!
In this episode, we are joined by Ryan, a brilliant member of the Nounish Community involved in numerous projects, to discuss the experience of being part of a community. Ryan’s first impression of being part of this community was that everyone is so willing to help. Whether you’re looking to build a new project, bounce ideas around or learn the ins and outs of the Nouns ecosystem, you will find someone eager to help you.
We hear about the projects Ryan is involved in including Noun O’clock, a daily Twitter Spaces show he co-hosts, Tiny Dinos, Nouncil, and new projects launching soon like Diny Nouns, which will have its first auction in August. (Keep an eye out for that!) He also shares with us projects he’s particularly interested in, like Nouns Town, which has its own metaverse and how one can own a block of their Nounish Metaverse by getting a Nouns Town.
If you’ve tried the Lil Nouns auction before, then you know the bidding can get pretty competitive. Ryan speaks of stalking the auction, checking it at night to try and improve his chances, and the exhilarating experience of waiting and hoping not to be outbid.
When asked about challenges he has faced in building all the different projects, Ryan says he didn’t quite realize how complex it was to get the contract for setting up an auction. But, he also says that he got help from a more experienced person, and that made things much easier. Our takeaway? Pay it forward!
In this episode, I speak to Bkraaus and Necfas, Lil Nouners with non-tech backgrounds working to make the Nouniverse more universal. Bkraaus and Necfas tell us about their projects aimed at breaking language barriers. In general, the world of NFTs and web3 has been primarily limited to people who speak a particular language (mostly English).
Bkraaus and Necfas speak of their efforts to spread the Nounish culture beyond English speakers and into Europe and Latin America. Bkraaus shares his progress in onboarding german speakers by translating content into German and reaching out to people in Munich, Frankfurt, and other places. He’s created a resource hub for people that includes guides on joining DAOs and sending out proposals and delegations.
While translating content into a different language is essential in breaking language barriers, it is only the first step. There are multiple aspects of a community that determine how they consume information. People's culture, values, and environment all play a role in their consumption of information. And it has been helpful for Bkraaus and Necfas to know the culture and therefore tailor their delivery to it. They describe it as having a sort of older brother who understands where you come from and explains things to you in a way that is easy to understand.
Bkraaus and Necfas are laying the foundations for people to come in and help others from their cultures get onboarded onto Lil Nouns. They are excited at the possibility of having other people join in and help make the vision of Lil Nouns a reality. If you are interested in bringing the Nounish culture to your community, this is your sign to jump in and help proliferate the meme!
In this episode, we meet Lil Al409. With a background in software development, Al got into web3 earlier in 2017, buying Ethereum when it was still relatively new. His interest led him on an adventurous journey in the world of NFTs, joining Noun Punks and owning his first NFT through them.
Al409 shares that he felt a need to do more in Noun Punks. He wanted to get involved in projects and became a moderator for the community, pushing weekly content. While a mod, he speaks of meeting other members and becoming part of the community, while helping it grow.
Discovering and learning about Lil Nouns gave him a light bulb moment. From the DAO to the treasury, the auction mechanism, everything was similar to Nouns. Lil Nouns was just what people needed; a more accessible point to Nouns. He jumped in and ended up starting his residency at Lil Nouns.
Al409 shares how Lil Nouners can now directly participate in Nouns DAO as a Lil Nouns holder. Projects in the Lil Noun ecosystem that gain traction through upvotes can be escalated to the Nouns chain! This provides an opportunity for builders to grow beyond the Lil Nouns community.
Finally, Al409 encourages people to join the community and start participating. He hopes that his story, going from content moderator to resident, shows people that they too can do it, and all they need is some interest and the willingness to contribute to the vision.