Advertise on podcast: TezTalks Radio - Tezos Ecosystem Podcast

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! This week on TezTalks Radio, host Brandon Langston is joined by Thomas Letan for a grounded conversation about what it actually means for Tezos to feel like one product. Rather than starting with promises or roadmaps, this episode begins with a real moment: a failed FA token deposit just hours after an Etherlink upgrade went live. From there, Thomas walks through how reliability is tested when things break, what it takes to fix issues transparently, and how trust is rebuilt at the user level. The conversation then shifts to speed, not benchmarks, but the kind of immediacy users feel when apps respond instantly. With Instant Confirmations, Tezos moves closer to real-time experiences, opening the door for new kinds of applications that simply could not exist before. 🔍 In this episode, we explore: What a real failure looks like from a user’s point of viewHow Etherlink 6.1 fixed a regression without leaving users stuckWhy “funds are safe” has to mean something operational, not rhetoricalWhat reliability really means when mainnet behaves differently than testsHow Instant Confirmations change what apps can do in real timeWhy under-50ms feedback matters for trading, gaming, and live UXWhat “commitment” means when a sequencer says a transaction is inHow first-come-first-served ordering creates predictable user experienceWhat developers gain without having to rewrite their appsHow Tezos X aims to remove mental overhead for users who just want things to workWhat end users should actually notice as Tezos starts to feel whole

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! This week on TezTalks Radio, host Brandon Langston is joined by Islam, Community Manager at Trilitech, for a thoughtful conversation about responsibility, judgment, and the emotional reality of working closely with people. Before entering the Tezos ecosystem, Islam seriously considered a career in medicine. That interest in care, responsibility, and human impact never disappeared. It simply found a different place to live. In this episode, we explore how those values translate into community work, where decisions matter, clarity is essential, and there is rarely a script to follow.  Our guest is Islam, a community manager at Trilitech whose work sits at the intersection of people, communication, and responsibility across the Tezos ecosystem.  In this episode, we explore: What drew Islam toward medicine and what stayed with him after choosing a different pathHow responsibility shows up in community roles without formal authorityThe parallels between medical clarity and careful communicationHow judgment is formed when rules alone are not enoughWhat community experiments reveal, even when they fall shortThe emotional weight of working closely with people at scaleLessons drawn from long-term loyalty and expectationWhat good engagement actually looks like from the community sideOne misconception about community-facing roles that causes the most frictionWhat Islam hopes his work contributes to over time, beyond metrics

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! This week on TezTalks Radio, host Brandon Langston reconnects with Bosque Gracias, the artist collective and residency built by hand in the forests of Patagonia by Rosio and Mariano. After years offline and a chance reconnection during lockdown, Bosque found a new creative chapter through Tezos. Now, one year later, we return to see how that chapter has unfolded. 🎙️ Our guest is Mariano, co-founder of Bosque Gracias, returning to reflect on how the residency has grown over the past year and how hosting artists continues to shape both the space and his own practice.  In this episode, we explore: What it feels like, in hindsight, to reconnect to the internet after five years offline - How daily rhythm changes when residencies fill an entire calendar - Moments when forest, river, and weather quietly reroute creative work - Unexpected collaborations sparked by Bosque’s pairing wheel - Times when things broke down and improvisation led to meaningful outcomes - How hosting others has revived parts of Mariano’s own artistic practice - The story of the engraver living on a mountain island and what visiting her studio reveals - The tension between growing the residency and protecting its soul - What Mariano hopes artists feel on their first morning at Bosque as spring begins

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! This week on TezTalks Radio, host Brandon Langston speaks with Libertez, a longtime Tezos baker and contributor whose perspective on money and trust was shaped not by theory, but by lived experience. Having grown up in Venezuela during a period of economic collapse, Libertez brings a grounded and deeply personal lens to conversations about crypto, baking, and decentralization. Our guest is Libertez, a home baker and writer active in the Tezos community, known for keeping his setup accessible and for sharing thoughtful reflections on trust, value, and resilience through his writing on Tezos Commons. 🔍 In this episode, we explore: What life felt like in Venezuela before the slow unraveling began The moment when instability became impossible to ignore How crypto entered Libertez’s life as a necessity, not speculation What it meant to rely on these tools during the hardest stretches Why he chose to become a baker and keep his setup intentionally simple What decentralization looks like in daily practice, not theory How writing became a way to process and share experiences that still matter What Libertez sees when he looks at Tezos today, after years of watching it grow A message for newcomers who are just beginning to explore baking or delegation

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! In this episode, host Blangs reconnects with Hashbrown, the multi-talented artist, musician, and founder of TezTones and the TezTones Artletics Premier League (TAPL)  for a deep dive into the evolving rhythm of collaborative on-chain creation. Broadcasting from his solar-powered mountain studio, Hashbrown shares what it's like to build a live, competitive art league from the quiet of nature. From Season 3’s rising intensity to the raw unpredictability of live matches, we explore how the TAPL format blends freestyle chaos with high-stakes creativity and why keeping it fun remains the north star. We also get into how mountain silence has shaped his process, why over-polished art can miss the mark, and how TAPL forces him to wear every creative hat at once. Whether he’s writing code, spinning music, or mediating live-match meltdowns, Hashbrown is remixing what it means to create on Tezos. What You’ll Learn: How off-grid living changes the rhythm of artistic flowWhy TAPL is part art show, part sports night, and part jam sessionLessons from burnout, rebuilding fun, and the art of letting goWhy Tezos is the perfect playground for collaborative expressionWhat the future holds for TAPL  and how to join the next match

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! We trace Paper Buddha’s path from collage and Buddhist iconography to securing Tezos as a baker, exploring how remix culture, meditation, and code fuse into a global counterculture practice. Along the way, we unpack permanence on-chain, sustainable patronage, and multi-chain strategy that rewards collectors without hype. • collage as a language for remix culture and East–West fusion • Detroit grit, Zen practice, and authenticity shaping process • three-stage workflow: wild sourcing, meditative cutting, intentional sharing • impermanence versus permanence and why censorship resistance matters • generative mandalas in P5 and encoding style into algorithms • Tezos as punk rock: accessibility, global culture, and Turkish freedom mints • baking as sustainable patronage and income smoothing for artists • bridging validator and art communities with practical tooling • multi-chain vaults, pricing equilibrium, and collector rewards • upcoming drops for Marfa, Halloween, and Miami, feeding back into the baker

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! We trace Tezos from a grassroots “revolution” in 2017 to a concrete plan for DeFi growth that links governance, stablecoins, and the art economy. Kevin Mehrabi shares how USDTZ prepared for U.S. clarity under the Genius Act and why Etherlink should bridge value, not hype. • 2017 fundraiser, community-led governance shift, and decentralization as a standard  • choosing Tezos after deeply reading the white paper and rejecting hard-fork risk  • LA community building, the rise of Tezos art, and what “punk” really means for culture  • lessons from launching USDTZ early: integrations, trust, reserve-backed design  • why the Genius Act matters for compliant, treasury-backed stablecoins  • surplus as an on-chain financial battery: grants, art, hackathons, DAO treasury  • Etherlink strategy: export L1 value, import EVM liquidity, bridge interest-bearing assets 

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! James Lee, co-creator of Zero Unbound Art, shares his journey of blending art, music, advocacy, and technology on Tezos blockchain. Through his surreal hand-drawn animations and passion for fully on-chain formats, he's creating artwork that will outlive us all while championing accessibility and permanence in digital creation. • Converting ADHD into a creative superpower by hyperfixating on learning new skills • Building Zero Unbound Art platform to make fully on-chain NFTs accessible to everyone without coding knowledge • Creating the largest fully on-chain animation on Tezos at 261 kilobytes through hand-drawn pixel art • Living with Tourette's syndrome and discovering that creative activities help manage symptoms • Experiencing synesthesia where sounds create visual patterns that influence his artwork • Developing a 118-element periodic table animation project that combines science and art • Supporting fellow artists by collecting, amplifying, and mentoring throughout the Tezos ecosystem • Finding new creative inspiration through fatherhood and teaching his children artistic skills • Leveraging his experience as a former college professor to make blockchain technology approachable Join us in exploring how blockchain can preserve our creative legacy forever while removing gatekeepers and giving everyone a chance to participate.

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! Erica, known online as Normality Is Toxic, shares their journey as a photographer and mixed media artist creating powerful work that examines feminism, mental health struggles, and personal identity through both analog and digital techniques. • Creating the powerful self-portrait "Show No Mercy" to visually represent conquering personal mental health struggles • Evolution from first Tezos mint "Not Your Meal" exploring female objectification to increasingly layered, complex work • Finding artistic freedom and community support in Tezos versus feeling competitive pressure on Ethereum • Solo traveling to Iceland and discovering how separation from consumerism transformed artistic perspective • Organizing Reconquest projects bringing together women and femme artists to challenge toxic patriarchy • Combining analog collage with digital elements to create multi-layered visual expressions • Supporting other artists as a collector with over 800 pieces in personal collection • Appreciating how the Tezos community stands up for each other and values authentic relationships over sales Visit EricaLamotheArt.com or find Erica's work on Objkt, and follow @normalityistoxic on X.

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! On this episode of TezTalks Radio, Brandon catches up with Jev Bjorsell from ECAD Labs to talk about Tezos' ongoing evolution at the protocol level. From new encryption standards to decentralized governance, Jev shares how Tezos is maturing into the kind of infrastructure that quietly powers the future—reliable, secure, and invisible by design. Our guest is Jev Bjorsell, helping shape the tools and protocols that keep Tezos running strong. 🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore: Sol and Security: How the new protocol introduces BLS encryption and what it means for performance, protection, and progress. Cloud-Ready Tools: ECAD Labs’ work on Signatory now supports cloud HSMs and Amazon integrations while adding double-baking protection. Testing from the Inside Out: A culture of dogfooding ensures the tools built for Tezos are tested on Tezos first. Infrastructure You Don’t Notice: Why success looks like invisibility and how Tezos is quietly reaching that stage. Governance Grown Up: Moving past top-down decisions and embracing the messy, empowering work of real decentralized governance. Ecosystem Energy: A look back at TezDev Cannes and why the Tezos community feels more aligned—and more ambitious—than ever.

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! Ryan Tanaka shares his journey from a musician to a core team member of Teia DAO and creator of Teia Cafe in the Tezos art ecosystem. From experiencing the community's remarkable integrity to building on-chain copyright solutions for artists, his story showcases how technology and community values can create meaningful digital art. • Got involved with Tezos art when Hicetnunc was transitioning to Teia • Teia operates as a registered nonprofit with a core team and about 3,000 DAO members • Stayed committed to Teia because of the community's exceptional integrity and transparency • Created Teia Cafe as a separate project focused on music and building an on-chain copyright system • Built Teia Cafe without a database, with all data coming directly from the blockchain • Working with developer Joe Simon to rebuild and improve Teia Cafe • Believes the Tezos community's diligence and values will become increasingly valuable • Organizing monthly TezCon Seattle meetups starting August 10th at Easy Street Records Follow Ryan on Twitter at @RyanGTanaka to learn more about his projects and connect with the Tezos art community.

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew sits down with Om Malviya, co-founder and CTO of SuperLend, to talk about how the platform is rethinking lending and borrowing on Tezos. From product market fit to regulatory hurdles, Om offers a candid look at the current DeFi landscape and SuperLend’s mission to simplify and scale on-chain finance. Our special guest is Om Malviya, building a more accessible DeFi future—one lending pool at a time. 🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore: What SuperLend Is Building: A secure, user-friendly lending platform designed to work with Tezos at its core. DeFi’s Real Challenges: Why product market fit, volatility, and fragmented experiences still stand in the way of mass adoption. Retail vs. Institutional: The importance of simplifying the user experience while addressing privacy and regulatory concerns for institutions. The Stablecoin Opportunity: Why stablecoins could be key to bridging institutional interest with on-chain activity. Shifting the Narrative: Why the DeFi story needs a refresh—and how platforms like SuperLend can help lead the way.

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew speaks with the team behind Bosque Gracias, an artist collective and residency program based in the forests of Patagonia, Argentina. From community-building to creative exploration, Bosque Gracias is redefining what it means to make art in harmony with nature—and how Tezos can play a role in that journey. Our special guests are the founders of Bosque Gracias, where the natural world and Web3 creative tools come together. 🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore: Art Meets Environment: How Bosque Gracias offers artists a place to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with nature, collaboration and purpose. Why Tezos: The role of open tools and blockchain in expanding access and opportunity for artists around the world. The Power of Community: How shared experiences and creative exchange help shape lasting artistic impact. The Realities of Residency: What it takes to build and sustain an artist residency deep in Patagonia—and why the effort is worth it. Looking Ahead: Plans to grow the residency, deepen the creative experience and continue bridging the digital and physical in thoughtful ways. 🌿 Tune in for an inspiring look at where art, land and Tezos come together.

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew is joined by thefunnyguys (aka Jan), co-founder of La Random—an art institution dedicated to generative art on Tezos. From NBA Top Shot to assembling one of the most diverse collections in the space, Jan shares his journey as a collector, his thoughts on curating for context, and why Tezos is the chain of choice for generative discovery.  Our special guest is Jan of La Random, where curation meets code and context on Tezos. 🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore: The Origin Story: – From NBA Top Shot to minting works by Japanese artist QBB. Why Tezos: – The go-to platform for collecting generative art with purpose and accessibility. La Random’s Mission: – Building an archive that spans three generations of generative creators. Curation with Intent: – How La Random provides cultural and historical framing for code-based art.

Enjoyed our podcast? Shoot us a text and let us know—because great conversations never end at the last word! This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew sits down with Brazilian artist and curator Kika Nicolela to explore her creative evolution from traditional filmmaking to digital art, and how Tezos reshaped her practice. From collecting NFTs to curating on Objkt, Kika shares her vision for the future of curation, community, and artistic expression in Web3. 🌟 Our special guest is Kika Nicolela, where video art meets community-powered curation on Tezos. 🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore: A Collector’s Start: – Why collecting came before minting, and what it taught her about digital art. Curating on Objkt: – The unique balance between being an artist and a curator in the Tezos ecosystem. Community as Canvas: – How collaboration and connection shape the value of digital work. Challenges of Digital Display: – Rethinking how video and digital art are exhibited in the Web3 era. What’s Next: – Upcoming projects, evolving priorities, and why Tezos remains her creative home.