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Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 15: The Kinode Genesis NFTsIn 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 2024-05-2441 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 14: The Kinode Command CenterIn 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. 2024-05-1546 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 13: Kinode Is Not A ChainIn 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.org2024-05-1543 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 12: Hosted Kinodes (and why software deployment needs us)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.orgBasile: https://twitter.com/basileSportifDoria: https://twitter...2024-05-1538 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 11: The Kinode Twitter FilterWelcome 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.orgProject Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportif...2024-04-3038 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 10: Banyan x KinodeThis 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...2024-04-2435 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 9: zk-Rollups and the Chess AppThis 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. LinksDevelop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.orgProject Lead Basile: https://twitter.com/basileSportifLead Dev Doria: https://twitter.com/m_e_doriaDeveloper...2024-04-0856 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 8: Barter, and LLM Negotiator App 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.LinksDevelop on Kinode: https://book.kinode.orgProject Lead Basile: https...2024-04-0856 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 7: Trent from HoliumIn 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...2024-03-2552 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 6: Kinode release 0.6In 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.orgProject Lead Basile: https://twitter...2024-03-2552 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 6: Kinode Release 0.6In 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.orgProject Lead Basile: https://twitter...2024-03-2552 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 5: What Kinode Offers zk, Validium World, and EndgameIn 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.orgProject...2024-03-2557 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 4: jtguibas of SuccinctLabsIn 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...2024-03-2542 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours 3: Why Crypto Needs KinodeThis 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 KinodeProject Lead BasileLead Dev DoriaJoin our Discord, where all the devs hang out.2024-03-2056 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours #2: The Kinode App Store & Onchain Package ManagementThe 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...2024-03-2038 min
Kinode Office HoursOffice Hours #1We'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.2024-03-1354 min
Kinode Office HoursKinode OS (feat. Basile Genève)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.Timestamps00:01 - 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 w...2024-01-2557 min
Kinode Office HoursNectar (feat. Basile Genève)This week we speak with NectarOS CEO Basile Genève. What was once Uqbar Network is rebranding and rebuilding away from Urbit. We briefly discuss that decision, but primarily focus on what NectarOS is and what you can expect from it in the future. And, as we are shifting away from podcasting and toward more talking on X, we say goodbye to The Network Age (at least for now)! Thanks for listening!Show notes00:00 - Podcasting, Deja Vu, and Upcoming Moves01:57 - Rebranded Crypto Project: New Name, Focus on Decentralized AI05:01...2024-01-1154 min
Kinode Office HoursCutting a Rug (feat. Spreek)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.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 Getting Started with On-Chain Monitoring08:20 Highlights and Lowlights of DeFi Summer14:08 The Challenges of Smart...2023-12-141h 10
Kinode Office HoursSo says L0m3z (feat. L0m3z)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.Timestamps00:00 - 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.2023-11-301h 17
Kinode Office HoursBorn in the Vibe (feat. Grin)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.Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:53 - 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.2023-11-161h 22
Kinode Office HoursThe Prose to Program Pipeline (feat. Henning Diedrich)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.Timestamps00:00 - Lexon, a tool for legal and programming worlds.01:01 - Democratizing programming with lexicon language for sm...2023-11-021h 21
Kinode Office HoursThe Artificial Intelligence Operating System (feat. Robert Kornacki)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.2023-10-191h 15
Kinode Office HoursBiohacker's Delight (feat. Ryan Rossner)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 t...2023-10-051h 14
Kinode Office HoursThe New Software Economy (feat. Chase Van Etten)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. Timestamps0:00—Intro2:39—The Nature of Technology by W. Brian Arthur and how...2023-09-211h 12
Kinode Office HoursThe Oracle at Delphi Ventures (feat. Avi Zurlo)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.Timestamps0:00—Intro1:32—Avi's Journey from Crypto Twitter to Investment God8:43—The Unique Approach of Dephi Digital17:4...2023-09-071h 06
Kinode Office HoursAny Portal in a Storm (feat. Jurij Jukic)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.Timestamps0:00—Intro2:05—Hating Social Media and Jurij's Journey to Portal10:24—What is Portal?17:40—Portal: On Urbit...2023-08-2448 min
Kinode Office HoursPacific Sharks and Crypto Whales (feat. Elaine Wang)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...2023-08-1058 min
Kinode Office HoursDigital Frontier in The Cowboy State (feat. Jae Yang)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. Timestamps0:00—Intro2:49—Jae Yang: A Web3 History8:30—DeFi, Tacen, and How it Works23:18—How Jae Found Urbit and His Urbit Projects39:04—The Wyoming Tech Scene and Life on the Frontier48:13—Japan and its Regu...2023-07-271h 01
Kinode Office HoursThe First Network State (feat. Clusk)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. Timestamps0:00—Intro2:54—How Clusk left the Old World9:46—What makes El Salvador perfect for the Network Age frontier?13:55—Network...2023-07-131h 07
Kinode Office HoursCrypto's Guerrilla War (feat. Back The Bunny)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.TIMESTAMPS0:00—Intro1:24—Back the Bunny: A Personal History11:04—SEC regulation as guerrilla warfare18:08—The fight for dollar dominance24:04—Regulation...2023-06-291h 07
Kinode Office HoursThree Humans, Zero-Knowledge (feat. Logan Allen)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. Timestamps0:00—Intro2:48—Logan's journey and Web3 parallelism5...2023-06-151h 01
Kinode Office HoursMi Primer Bitcoin (feat. John Dennehy)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. Timestamps0:00—Intro2:26—John's Bitcoin Beginning2023-06-011h 11
Kinode Office HoursCrypto Takes Flight (feat. Brian Crain)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...2023-05-181h 21
Kinode Office HoursArgentina's Beef, Argentina's Stakes (feat. Saila)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.2023-05-0459 min
Kinode Office HoursArtificial Qintelligence (feat. Xianyang)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...2023-04-2055 min
Kinode Office HoursThe AI Episode (feat. Jake Brukhman)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...2023-04-061h 18
Kinode Office HoursHow to Invest in Web3 Like a Cool Kid (feat. Shad)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.Timestamps2023-03-2359 min
Kinode Office HoursReclaiming Web 1 (feat. ~dachus-tiprel)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.2023-03-091h 03
Kinode Office HoursThe Urbit Episode (feat. Sam Frank)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...2023-02-231h 03
Kinode Office HoursCrypto Narratives, New and Old (feat. CoinDesk Reporters Marc Hochstein and Tracy Wang)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. ...2023-02-091h 06Kinode Office HoursBuilding Future States with Nation3 (feat. Luis Cuende and Anastasiya Belyaeva)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 Nation33:08—Luis's and Anastasiya's backgrounds6:31—What does Nation3 look like p...2023-01-261h 06Kinode Office HoursCrypto Metaphysics (feat. Grant Hummer and Matt Liston)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...2023-01-191h 08Kinode Office HoursLet's Get Personal...AI (feat. Owen Barnes)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:2023-01-051h 09Kinode Office HoursCommunity, Content, and Discovery (feat. Finn Brown of Vienna Hypertext)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...2022-12-151h 16Kinode Office HoursThe Bill that Legalizes Web3 (feat. OG Crypto Lawyer Stephen Galebach)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...2022-12-011h 10Kinode Office HoursThe Basilisk Eats FTX (feat. Roko)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.Timestamps: 0:00—Intro1:29—Whence Roko?3:43—FTX, crypto scams, and CEXs9:25—The importance of trustlessness and censorship resistance15:59—Roko's history pt. II and early internet nostalgia2022-11-1755 minKinode Office HoursTo Ethereum and Beyond (feat. Lane Rettig)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 examines the risks of Proof-of-Stake and OFAC compliance, Lane's new project Spacemesh, and the global reach of the crypto industry as it enters the Network Age. Don't miss it.Mentions:~timluc's thread on Eth censorshipTimestamps:0:00—Intro0:45—A brief history of Lane Rettig and Ethereum10:32—Lane's Urbit journey13:17—The realtionship between...2022-11-101h 06Kinode Office HoursThe Industry Dollar vs. the Block DollarIn 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 "...2022-11-0446 minKinode Office HoursWeb3 Public Goods with a Gitcoin Max(i)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.Timestamps:0:00—Intro1:40—Gitc...2022-10-271h 02Kinode Office HoursTaking Risks with an Early Network Age InvestorIn 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—Intro1:38—Assembly Capital and Early Urbit Investment8:11—Network Age investment in Latin America2022-10-201h 03Kinode Office HoursThe Great (Tech Worker) MigrationOn 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.Timestamps:0:00—Intro0:53—El Salvador DAO Law12:02—The Great...2022-10-1357 minKinode Office HoursThe Gang Does an Urbit Maxi EpisodeOn 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.Timestamps0:00—Intro1:12—Assembly and composability3:46—Holium10:08—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 vision38:40—But...2022-10-0658 minKinode Office HoursHistorical Metaphor with Josh RosenthalOn 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—Intro1:31—Crypto and the...2022-09-221h 35Kinode Office HoursBurning the Midnight RoyalIn 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?Timestamps: 0:00—Intro and SEC regulation11:09—Coinbase lawsuits15:41—Government propaganda and the failing war on crypto20:15—The Ukraine Offensive22:31—The Queen is dead (a...2022-09-1558 minKinode Office HoursFirebreak my HeartIn 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 @AlephDAOTimestamps0:00—Incredible banter1:38—Productivity "firebreaks"5:59—We live in a bad metaverse8:26—Money plus social graphs captures community energy14:57—Social graphs on Urbit...2022-09-0848 minKinode Office HoursDefector GadgetIn 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. 2022-09-0258 minKinode Office HoursTornado CachedIn 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, @AlephDao2022-08-2557 minKinode Office HoursCatalyst on a Hot Tin RoofIn 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)2022-08-181h 05Kinode Office HoursWelcome to the Network AgeOn 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. 2022-08-111h 04Kinode Office Hours18 Raw Eggs, a Pint of Cream, and a Kilogram of SteakOn 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.2022-08-1152 minKinode Office HoursNo (Market) CapOn 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?2022-08-1146 minKinode Office HoursIn Defense of Web2In 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.2022-08-1141 minKinode Office HoursA Giant Leap for PodkindOn this inaugural episode of The Network Age (formerly 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.2022-08-1041 min