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In this episode, Gabo, founder of UglyCash, discusses the app's mission to democratize financial services in Latin America. The conversation covers user demographics, initial adoption strategies, and the role of stablecoins in remittances and inflation hedging. Gabo shares insights on using TikTok and social media for rapid scaling, addressing challenges with local banking on ramps, and adding trading features to increase lifetime value. The episode also explores brand building, strategies to defend against commoditization, and the importance of social layers for engagement and retention.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Ugly Cash01:00 - Primary users of Ugly Cash02:18 - Social and investment features05:10 - Stablecoin adoption in Latin America08:53 - Remote work and stablecoins11:25 - Market entry in El Salvador13:35 - Scaling and user acquisition16:48 - TikTok for market testing18:43 - Managing social media virality22:20 - Integrated trading tools30:07 - Commoditized financial services33:48 - Brand building and identity36:49 - Social communities and gamification37:52 - Connecting with GaboGuest: https://x.com/stablecoinapp

Most crypto brands are struggling to build trust and achieve measurable results—until now. Jack Haldorsson, co-founder of Lunar Strategy, reveals the groundbreaking go-to-market strategies that are transforming how crypto projects win in a noisy, trust-scarce world. If you're tired of guesswork and desperate for concrete tactics to grow your crypto venture with precision, this episode is your game-changer. In this episode, Jack dives into the core differences between traditional e-commerce marketing and the wild frontier of crypto branding. He exposes how crypto’s trust deficit makes even the simplest campaigns an uphill battle, and shares how to build credibility from scratch—using proven frameworks like the classic "No Like Trust" model—and why trust isn't just a part of growth, but the foundation itself. https://x.com/Jackhaldorsson

Explore OpenSea's transformation into a seamless crypto hub, simplifying NFT and digital asset trading. Discover how their new mobile app enables easy cross-chain transactions with just an email. Adam Hollander shares insights on making crypto accessible to everyone, emphasizing the future of digital ownership. Tune in for a glimpse into OpenSea's upcoming innovations and their impact on the digital economy.https://x.com/HollanderAdam

AI agents aren't just a concept anymore...They're already trading, predicting, and making decisions in real time. In this episode, David Minarsch breaks down how he built a platform where users fully own their AI agents — self-custody, micro-payments, and all. We cover prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, agent-to-agent commerce, and what decentralized AI actually looks like in practice. If you're a builder, investor, or just crypto-curious, this episode is a must listen. Guest Socials: https://x.com/david_enim Olas: https://x.com/autonolas Pearl: https://x.com/pearldotyou

Most crypto projects are stuck in outdated marketing tactics while others crack TikTok-driven virality. Lachlan reveals the secret playbook behind Polymarket and FOMO, where creative content, subtle virality hacks, and relentless testing turn small budgets into millions in revenue daily. In this episode, we dive into how top Web3 projects are leveraging TikTok to bypass traditional KOL marketing—posting hundreds of clip variations, exploiting trending news, and tapping into the deepest inside jokes of their audiences. Lachlan shares hands-on insights from analyzing FOMO app’s explosive growth, revealing how they produce viral content that feels organic but is meticulously engineered for maximum impact. You'll discover strategies like creating newsworthy moments around viral events, using subtle endorsement placements, and remixing content at scale—making it cheaper, faster, and more effective than ever before. We break down why the old crypto marketing playbook—big spend on Discord and influencers—is dead, and why TikTok is now the ultimate growth engine for crypto and Web3. You'll learn how to identify hooks that generate millions of views, craft stories that resonate with mainstream users, and deploy content systems that validate your product while splashing across billions of global feeds. This isn’t just theory; it’s the blueprint that you can start executing immediately to blast through market noise and validate your project’s appeal—without blowing your entire budget or waiting years. If you're a founder, marketer, or investor craving the edge in this new era of viral marketing, this episode is your shortcut to understanding how top projects dominate the attention economy. Whether you’re working on a gambling app, privacy tool, or decentralized platform, these insider tactics will help you generate real users, build virality at scale, and ultimately, unlock the revenue potential that traditional crypto marketing can’t touch. Lachlan, a performance marketing expert with deep roots in crypto and Web3, reveals how he reverse engineers viral campaigns, finds winning angles, and outsources the right talent to keep the content machine running. His insights are backed by real-world examples, from MoonPay’s quirky affiliate stunts to Kalshi’s event-driven markets—demonstrating that creativity and systematized testing are the true keys to growth in 2026 and beyond. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to cut through the noise, master the new marketing meta, and turn TikTok virality into the sustainable growth engine your project needs. Don’t wait for the next bull cycle—start dominating the attention game today.

Oxsimplefarmer shares how his platform Clutch Market hit half a million in betting volume in just a few months by turning prediction markets into decentralized information engines. If you’re tired of building products that struggle to scale or find your first users, this episode reveals the game-changing strategies that turn NFT communities and chain agility into explosive growth. Discover how deploying on Apechain turbocharged their early traction, leveraging NFT communities like Bored Apes to rapidly build a loyal user base. Learn the insider secrets of incentivizing community participation through NFT-linked vaults and transparent fee sharing (creating a sustainable, engaged ecosystem rather than fleeting hype). We break down practical tactics for balancing reward mechanisms with platform stickiness, ensuring your audience stays long-term and invested. You’ll also uncover the future of rapid Web3 development with vibe coding tools—turning ideas into fully functional products in days, not months. Oxsimplefarmer dives into the next evolution of prediction markets—rebranded as Leveraged Prediction Markets—with a sleek new UI, and explains how these tools turn simple bets into powerful information sources that can bank billions in trading volume. Plus, his vision for community-driven platforms that give ownership back to users—like minting NFTs linked to real-world assets—opens a new era of decentralized innovation. This episode is essential listening if you’re a builder feeling stuck, a community leader seeking to activate your NFT holders, or anyone curious about the next wave of Web3 infrastructure—where speed, transparency, and community power unlock real-world value. Get ready to rethink everything you know about launching, scaling, and transforming your crypto projects. Connect with Oxsimplefarmer and Clutch Labs for cutting-edge deployments and upcoming tokens designed to create game-changing utility and growth opportunities in Web3.

In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Krystyna from Cookie3 to explore how data analytics, KOL scoring, and smart attribution are transforming Web3 marketing. Cookie3 is building the data layer for Web3, helping founders and marketers understand user journeys from off-chain traffic to on-chain actions. From KOL Intelligence to Cookie Snaps, Krystyna breaks down how to run effective influencer campaigns, track conversions, and reward real users—not bots. If you're in Web3 marketing, launching a token, or building a community, this episode is your blueprint for growth backed by on-chain data. 🔑 Topics include: On-chain analytics for Web3 projects Scoring KOLs using smart engagement Running airdrops that actually work Fixing attribution in crypto campaigns Building products for real users—not bot farms The evolution of Cookie3, Cookie.fun, and Cookie Snaps Chapters 00:00 – What is Cookie3? 01:00 – Tracking Off-Chain to On-Chain Behavior 02:15 – Scoring KOLs & Avoiding Bots 04:30 – Why Founders Need Real Data 06:00 – KOL Budgets: How to Avoid Wasting Money 07:30 – Building & Scoring a KOL Campaign 10:00 – How to Shortlist High-Quality KOLs 13:30 – Benchmarks, Comparisons & Final Selection 15:00 – Tracking Attribution with Cookie3 16:30 – Best Performing Campaign Types in Web3 18:30 – Email, Ads, PR, and What Actually Works 20:00 – Why Most Airdrops Fail (And How to Fix Them) 23:00 – Building Loyalty & Reducing Dump Pressure 25:00 – Overview of CookieDAO Products 27:00 – Cookie.fun, API Access & Agent Use Cases 28:45 – Cookie Snaps & Campaign Customization 30:30 – What’s Next: Decentralized Reward Pools 31:20 – Where to Learn More About Cookie3 Want to Grow your Twitter? Book your call: https://buildingweb3media.com/twitter-offer Connect with Jax on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Connect with our Guest: https://x.com/krysiakozak http://cookie3.com Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://jaxdwyer.com/

In this episode of the Building Web3 podcast, host Jax Dwyer sits down with Nirav Murthy, cofounder of Camp Network, to unpack how Camp is pioneering the user-owned data economy. As AI moves from general-purpose to user-specific agents, Camp is building a vertically integrated blockchain — purpose-built for decentralized applications, agent deployment, and IP monetization. From user-owned data and real-time royalty flows to chain-level UX optimization and the future of AI agents, Nirav breaks down how Camp Network blends crypto infrastructure with practical Web3 adoption. You'll learn why Camp needs a dedicated L1, how it prioritizes IP and AI transactions over MEV, and why horizontal integration can’t deliver the same developer experience. If you're building decentralized applications, optimizing onchain UX, or rethinking the future of human work in an AI-native world — this episode is for you. We also dive into: Why vertical integration matters in Web3 How to tokenize and license your own data AI agents, chain abstraction, and real-world adoption What DePIN, stablecoins, and royalties have in common Whether every app really needs a token ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – What is Camp Network? 02:00 – Why user-owned IP is the future of AI 04:00 – Building a vertical L1 optimized for AI & IP 07:00 – UX maxis and app ecosystem fragmentation 10:00 – Modular vs monolithic: what's the future? 13:00 – Do all apps need a token? Nirav's take 17:00 – Wallets, chain abstraction, and onramps 20:00 – Agentic future: compute, model, and IP layers 23:00 – How agents will interact with payments 25:00 – Future of work: 10x productivity, not UBI 27:00 – Where to find Camp and connect with Nirav Want to Grow your Twitter? Book your call: https://buildingweb3media.com/twitter-offer Connect with Jax on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Connect with our Guest: https://x.com/campnetworkxyz https://x.com/niravmurthy https://www.campnetwork.xyz/ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://jaxdwyer.com/

In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer sits down with Raullen Chai, co-founder and CEO of IoTeX, to explore the explosive intersection of DePIN, AI, and crypto infrastructure—and how IoTeX is building decentralized infrastructure to support the future of machine-powered economies. From autonomous vehicles earning passive income to decentralized 5G networks and real-world IoT applications, IoTeX is leading the DePIN movement with a mission to connect machines, people, and capital. Unlike traditional crypto protocols, IoTeX combines onchain and offchain infrastructure, supports multi-chain deployments, and enables builders to launch scalable, real-world networks using Web3 rails. Raullen also shares how IoTeX is different from other DePIN layer-1s like Solana or Base, and explains why the long tail of DePIN builders in developing markets will drive the next wave of adoption. You’ll also learn how IoTeX's MachineFi vision laid the groundwork for today's DePIN narrative—and why decentralized infrastructure matters for telecom, agriculture, GPS, and beyond. We dive into governance, cross-border DePIN coordination, and how AI agents will soon play a leading role in managing crypto-native infrastructure autonomously. If you're serious about crypto, AI, DePIN, decentralized infrastructure, and Web3 adoption, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro to Raullen Chai and IoTeX 01:00 – What is IoTeX? Building the DePIN Stack 02:30 – Use Case: Autonomous Vehicles & Smart Devices 03:30 – Multi-Chain + Off-Chain Infra: Why It Matters 05:00 – DePIN in Developing Countries: Real Impact 06:40 – 4 Core Components of DePIN: Labor, Land, Capital, Devices 08:00 – Real-World DePIN Use Cases: GPS, 5G, Laundry, Dash Cams 09:00 – How DePIN Reduces Costs for End Users 10:30 – Community-Owned Telecom and Transportation 11:30 – The Long Tail of DePIN: Builders in Emerging Markets 12:00 – Live Projects on IoTeX: EnviroBLOX, Drop Wireless, SoraChain 13:00 – What is MachineFi? The Precursor to DePIN 14:10 – DePIN as the Bridge Between Crypto and the Physical World 15:00 – Government Partnerships: Energy, GPS, Agriculture 16:00 – Tokens in DePIN: Bootstrap or Burden? 18:00 – The Case for Crypto-Native Capital Formation 19:00 – IoTeX + AI: How Autonomous Agents Fit In 20:30 – Bino: IoTeX’s Twitter AI Agent Gaining Real Fans 21:00 – The Role of UBI in a Machine-Led Future 21:45 – Where to Find IoTeX and What’s Coming Next Want to Grow your Twitter? Book your call: https://buildingweb3media.com/twitter-offer Connect with Jax on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Connect with our Guest: https://x.com/Raullen https://x.com/iotex_io https://iotex.io/ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with OxSimpleFarmer, the founder of Clutch Market, to discuss decentralized betting, crypto news, prediction markets, and how real world assets (RWA) are changing the future of Web3 applications. Clutch Market is a fully onchain, non-KYC betting platform built on Arbitrum. It brings together real world event predictions, political outcomes, and sports betting in one place. Powered by Polymarket data, Clutch enables users to build custom parlays that combine DeFi odds, sports props, and political forecasts, all from one smart contract–secured dashboard. In this interview, you’ll learn how Clutch Market improves on traditional betting platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings, how it allows users to earn yield as the house through decentralized liquidity pools, and why crypto-native parlays offer unique value not found in Web2 platforms. Whether you’re a Polymarket user, a crypto bettor, or someone interested in real world assets and decentralized finance, this episode will give you a complete breakdown of where the market is headed. We also cover UX challenges, smart wallet onboarding, the power of combining AI and betting strategies, and how Clutch is leveraging Arbitrum’s low-fee infrastructure to drive volume and growth. For builders and investors, this conversation offers deep insights into what it takes to ship real products in DeFi, how to grow a Web3 betting platform, and what areas of the crypto ecosystem are ripe for innovation. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro to Clutch Market and OxSimpleFarmer 00:35 – What Is Clutch Market and What Problem It Solves 01:20 – How Polymarket Powers Real World Betting Odds 02:00 – What Makes Parlays More Rewarding in Crypto 03:15 – Betting on Bitcoin, Politics, and Sports in One Platform 04:10 – Why Clutch Is Different From FanDuel or DraftKings 05:00 – How Non-KYC and DeFi Yield Give Users More Power 05:50 – Smart Contracts, Liquidity Pools, and Betting Infrastructure 06:35 – Preventing Correlated Bets with AI-Powered Risk Management 07:30 – User Journey: How to Bet With Wallet or Email 08:50 – Onboarding Users Without Metamask or Gas Fees 09:40 – What Happens Behind the Scenes of a Bet 10:30 – How the NFT-Based Bet System Enables Secondary Markets 11:45 – How the OTC Desk Lets Users Exit Parlays Early 13:00 – SimpleFarmer’s Journey From Meme Coins to Utility 14:10 – Building Through Layer 3s and Why Arbitrum Was Chosen 15:20 – Why Decentralization Matters for Betting Protocols 16:05 – The Importance of UX and Wallet Simplicity 17:00 – Onchain Betting as a Real Bridge From Web2 to Web3 18:10 – Arbitrum’s Role in Crypto Betting Infrastructure 19:00 – Betting and DeFi Users Are Not Always the Same 20:15 – Why Attention Markets Are Distracting Builders 21:00 – Why Speculative Gambling Will Always Exist, So Build Around It 22:10 – Social Betting, NFTs, and the Culture of Onchain Communities 23:00 – Launching Clutch Puppies: Community Through Memes 23:50 – Clutch Metrics: Volume, Liquidity, and APY on Arbitrum 24:30 – Why Clutch Is Still Just Getting Started 25:15 – Startup Idea: A Decentralized Airbnb With RWA Yield 26:10 – Jax and SimpleFarmer on Crypto’s Shift Toward Web2.5 27:00 – What Builders Should Know About Real Yield and Betting 27:40 – Final Thoughts and Where to Follow Clutch Market Want to Grow your Twitter? Book your call: https://buildingweb3media.com/twitter-offer Connect with Jax on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Connect with our guest: Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://jaxdwyer.com/

In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Jon Jones, the Chief Business Officer of SUPRA—a vertically integrated Layer 1 blockchain designed for speed, security, and scalability. They unpack the concept of vertical integration in crypto, and why SUPRA is taking the opposite approach to modular chains like Celestia and Ethereum rollups. SUPRA isn’t just a high-throughput chain. It’s built for developers, with native oracles, automation, bridging, randomness, and other essential crypto infrastructure baked directly into the L1. This architecture dramatically reduces latency, improves execution quality, and increases shared security across the protocol. Jon breaks down how this vertical stack compares to using third-party tools like Chainlink, Gelato, or Axelar, and why tighter integration leads to better outcomes in trading, DeFi, and real-world applications. The conversation also dives into Move, the smart contract language born from Facebook’s Libra project. Jon explains why SUPRA went Move-first, the benefits of object-oriented architecture for asset safety, and how Move compares to Solidity for secure Web3 development. Plus, he shares how SUPRA is expanding with multi-VM support, bringing EVM, Solana VM, and Cosmos into its ecosystem to attract a broader base of developers and liquidity. From stablecoins and decentralized identity to multi-chain app deployment and AI agent integrations, this episode covers the full spectrum of modern blockchain design. Jon shares how SUPRA is enabling zero-latency automation, DeFi price feeds, cross-chain execution, and innovative subscription payments—all while maintaining a high-performance, developer-friendly environment. Key topics covered: - What is vertical integration in crypto and how SUPRA applies it - SUPRA’s built-in oracles, automation, and secure infrastructure - Move vs Solidity and why SUPRA prioritized Move for security - Stablecoins as the key to mainstream crypto adoption - Decentralized identity, encrypted memory, and AI agents - Developer outreach, ecosystem growth, and SUPRA’s multi-VM roadmap - US vs Asia crypto ecosystems, and the regulatory shifts driving Web3 adoption Whether you’re building in Web3, exploring next-gen L1s, or want to understand how vertical integration reshapes blockchain design, this episode is packed with insights from one of the leading thinkers in crypto infrastructure. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Who is Jon Jones and what is Supra? 01:15 – What makes Supra unique: Vertical integration explained 03:30 – The modular vs vertical debate in blockchain design 05:20 – Solana, Aptos, and the rise of integrated ecosystems 07:00 – Shared security, latency, and UX advantages 08:15 – Move vs Solidity: Why Supra chose Move first 10:20 – Risks and trade-offs of building Move-first 12:00 – Will stablecoins drive crypto mass adoption? 13:30 – U.S. vs Asia: Web3 regulation and opportunity 16:00 – The return of American builders? Jon’s take 18:15 – How Supra is onboarding developers and DeFi apps 20:00 – Supra’s ecosystem fund, hackathons, and competitions 21:10 – The importance of mindshare and brand visibility 22:30 – What will bring new builders onchain? 23:15 – Stablecoins, gaming, and the next billion users 24:30 – The psychology of gaming and digital addiction 26:10 – Using gaming psychology for productivity and focus 27:30 – Social isolation and the value of real community 28:10 – Startup ideas: AI agents + crypto data 30:00 – Jax’s idea: Decentralized memory for LLMs 31:15 – The missing piece of decentralized identity 33:00 – Personalized AI, Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://jaxdwyer.com/

Why is crypto user experience still broken—and how do we fix it? In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Jess from Reown, the company born from WalletConnect, to explore how Web3 SDKs are solving UX pain points across the decentralized landscape. From wallet connectivity to gas abstraction and secure transaction signing, Jess breaks down the missing infrastructure that developers need to create intuitive crypto applications. We cover Reown’s WalletKit and AppKit SDKs, their integration with over 600 wallets and 15,000 apps, and how they're powering new user experiences—from payments and gaming to NFTs and identity. Jess also shares insights on onboarding mainstream users, reducing fragmentation across chains, and what builders should focus on in the next wave of Web3 adoption. If you're building in crypto and care about UX, SDKs, and security, this one’s for you. Chapters 00:00 – Intro: What is Reown? 01:36 – Why Web3 UX is still broken 03:51 – UX horror stories: Gas fees, blind signing, and seed phrases 05:11 – Reown’s stack: WalletConnect, WalletKit, and AppKit 07:33 – Key SDK features: Chain abstraction, on-ramps, swaps, smart accounts 08:45 – Who Reown is built for: Startups to enterprises 10:30 – The future of Web3 UX: Invisible blockchain 12:53 – Use cases with product-market fit: Payments, DeFi, identity 15:34 – Real integrations: Fireblocks, Mercedes, games, payments 19:04 – Startup idea zone: Security, events, music, social, and gaming 21:48 – Where to find Reown and get involved Want to grow your Twitter? Book your call: https://buildingweb3media.com/twitter-offer Connect with Jax on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Connect with our guest: https://x.com/jesshoulgrave https://x.com/reown_ https://reown.com/ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://jaxdwyer.com/

In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Alon Muroch, co-founder and CEO of SSV Labs, to explore the future of decentralized infrastructure on Ethereum. Alon breaks down how SSV Labs went from a research initiative within the Ethereum Foundation to one of the largest staking protocols in the world — currently running nearly 90,000 Ethereum validators and on track to become the second-largest validator network on mainnet. The conversation dives deep into staking, validator security, and the emergence of “staking 2.0” — a new paradigm where validators can extend their functionality beyond securing Ethereum. Alon shares the vision behind SSV 2.0, why “based applications” matter, and how these apps allow Ethereum validators to earn more by securing protocols like oracles, bridges, ZK provers, and even AI agents. Jax and Alon also unpack why Ethereum needs to evolve in order to stay competitive against faster, more centralized chains like Solana. They explore how synchronous composability, better validator incentives, and leadership alignment could help Ethereum capture more value and mindshare — particularly among institutional players. From decentralized RPC ideas to prototyping frameworks for based apps, this episode is packed with startup ideas and insights for builders. If you're working on Web3 infrastructure, validator tooling, or scaling Ethereum, this is a must-listen. Chapters include: Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: How Staking Changed the Game Inside SSV Labs’ Validator Network The Problem with ETH’s Value Capture What Based Applications Actually Are Staking 2.0 and Validator Monetization Solana’s Advantage and ETH’s Fragmentation Startup Ideas for Builders: Decentralized RPC & Based Prototyping The Future of Shared Security in Web3 Whether you're an infrastructure founder, Ethereum developer, or crypto VC, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you a fresh perspective on where decentralized infrastructure is headed. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro to Alon & SSV 01:00 – What is staking and why it matters 03:00 – Proof of stake vs. proof of work 05:30 – SSV’s validator network growth 07:00 – The problem with Ethereum’s value capture 09:00 – Why restaking isn’t enough 10:30 – Staking 2.0 & the case for based apps 13:00 – Ethereum’s narrative problem on Wall Street 15:00 – The role of EF and why narrative matters 16:30 – What “based apps” actually are 18:00 – How based apps differ from restaking 20:00 – Decentralization as a service explained 21:30 – How to build and deploy a based app 24:00 – Future: Multi-chain validators for shared security 25:30 – Startup idea: decentralized RPC 27:00 – Startup idea: AWS for based app deployment 29:00 – Where to find SSV & Alon online Want to grow your Twitter? Book your call: https://buildingweb3media.com/twitter-offer Connect with Jax on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Connect with our guest:  https://x.com/AmMuroch https://x.com/ssv_network https://ssv.network/  Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://jaxdwyer.com/

In this deep-dive episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer interviews Nick Johnson, the lead developer and founder of Ethereum Name Service (ENS). If you've ever wondered how crypto naming works, or why it's more important than just convenience, this episode is a must-listen. Nick explains how ENS simplifies Web3 by allowing users to replace unreadable wallet addresses with human-readable names like alice.eth. But this conversation goes far beyond naming. We unpack how ENS is building the backbone of decentralized identity and how it's modeled after the DNS system used across the internet today, while still remaining fundamentally different. We discuss the technical architecture of ENS, how it leverages Ethereum smart contracts for censorship resistance, and how users can integrate ENS with IPFS to host decentralized websites. Nick also addresses concerns around privacy, wallet traceability, and how ENS is working to empower users without compromising security. The conversation also explores the ENS DAO, its governance model, and how decentralization actually works in practice, flaws and all. We talk trade-offs, real-world effectiveness, and how ENS balances credible neutrality with strategic direction. Nick shares how ENS allocates grants, funds public goods, and contributes to the broader Ethereum ecosystem. This episode is full of insights for crypto builders, governance nerds, and anyone interested in the future of digital identity, crypto privacy, and user-owned infrastructure. Stick around for the end, where Nick shares a powerful startup idea that could radically improve transaction clarity and reduce phishing attacks in wallets. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro to ENS and Why It Matters 01:10 – Problems With Long Crypto Addresses 02:40 – Why ENS Improves Both UX and Security 03:00 – How DNS Works and What ENS Borrows From It 05:00 – The Smart Contract Architecture of ENS 06:30 – How ENS Handles Decentralization and Upgradability 07:45 – Privacy in Crypto: The Real Problem Isn’t ENS 09:40 – ENS as a Web3 Profile Layer 11:00 – Using ENS With IPFS and Hosting Decentralized Content 12:00 – History of ENS: From Side Project to Global Standard 13:00 – Building ENS Governance and the DAO Trade-Offs 14:30 – Why ENS Delayed Its DAO Launch 15:50 – Delegation, Working Groups, and the Role of Stewards 16:45 – Why ENS Chose .eth Instead of Multiple TLDs 18:00 – How ICANN and DNS Are Evolving 19:30 – The Politics of Naming Systems and Global Coordination 20:30 – ENS + DNS Integration: Using .com with ENS 21:00 – Startup Idea: Transaction Transparency for Wallets 22:30 – The Wallet UX Problem and Why It's a Commons Issue 23:30 – Where Builders Can Get Funding: ENS, RetroPGF, Gitcoin 24:30 – How to Get Involved With ENS 25:00 – Final Thoughts: Building the Future of Web3 Identity Want to grow your Twitter? Book your call: https://buildingweb3media.com/twitter-offer Connect with Jax on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://jaxdwyer.com/

In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax sits down with Douwe, founder and CEO of HyveDA, to unpack the misunderstood world of data availability (DA) and why it’s foundational to scaling Web3 applications like rollups, DePIN networks, and AI agents. Douwe explains how HyveDA differs from traditional storage solutions like Filecoin and why DA isn’t about storing files—it's about ensuring data can be retrieved and verified at high throughput. The conversation dives deep into why standalone DA layers are crucial, the shift toward appchains, how DA impacts transaction costs, and what HyveDA is building with its DAG-based, Byzantine fault-tolerant design. Whether you're building in DePIN, trading on high-frequency order books, or architecting AI agents, this episode gives a clear view into where Web3 scalability is heading. 📌 Chapters:  00:00 – Intro to Douwe and HyveDA  01:20 – What data availability actually is  03:00 – Why Filecoin isn’t DA and why storage ≠ availability  04:42 – The current adoption of third-party DA solutions  06:15 – DA for DePIN, AI, and order books  08:26 – Will the future be monolithic or appchain-based?  10:14 – How HyveDA integrates with any ecosystem  12:26 – Building a standalone DA layer from scratch  13:30 – What better DA enables for high-throughput apps  16:57 – Danksharding, erasure coding, and new DA techniques  18:51 – Getting developers to build on HyveDA  20:05 – AWS vs. Web3: Who wins the DA war?  22:05 – Technical challenges and decentralization tradeoffs  23:32 – What’s next: Testnet launch, partnerships, and open source  25:06 – How to get involved with HyveDA Follow HyveDA: Twitter: @Hyve_DAWebsite:https: //hyveda.xyz/ Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://buildingweb3media.com/ Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://buildingweb3.beehiiv.com/ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. Need technical content? Book a free strategy session with our team at https://jaxdwyer.com/