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Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions"One Human = One Node?" - Humanode's Bold Plan to Fix Crypto Governance for the future of UBIIn this Web3Magic Builder Spotlight, I talk to Viktor, co-founder of Humanode.io, one of the most radical blockchain experiments out there: a Layer 1 secured not by stake or work, but by proof of biometric uniqueness. Yep, real humans, not capital, run this network.We go deep into:- Why proof-of-stake and proof-of-work are still plutocratic- How Humanode uses facial recognition + confidential computing to verify humanity (without storing your data)- The ethics and tech behind biometric verification- What makes Humanode different from Worldcoin, and why it actually decentralizes the...
2025-05-1543 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsPop-Up Cities, ZK Tech & Living Forever — A Web3 Longevity Story with Francesca from AvinasiLabsSummaryWhat happens when ZK cryptographers, pop-up cities, and longevity scientists collide? In this special Web3Magic episode, I sit down with the one and only Francesca, a multidisciplinary personality bridging decentralized science, digital identity, and transhumanist visions of the future.Francesca returns to the pod after a whirlwind journey through the world of ZKPass, popup cities like Vitalia and ZuConnect, and now her latest adventures with Avinasi Labs and AuraSci. From the Longevity Passport concept to merging AI, wearable health data, and decentralized infrastructure, Francesca shares how she feels that the next frontier in Web3...
2025-04-2455 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsConviction Over Hype: Building Real Products in Web3 with Chinmay, Percs & Basket.farmSummaryWhat happens when a dev agency founder becomes a Web3 believer, builds tools for Fortune 500s, and ends up creating one of the most exciting products in Farcaster land? Find out in this candid and idea-packed episode with Chinmay, founder of Percs and Basket.Farm.We go deep on:- Chinmay’s journey from agency life to building in crypto- Lessons from building with Budweiser, Playboy, Coinbase & more- The rise of token baskets and what they unlock for creators- Behind-the-scenes look at Basket.Farm’s pr...
2025-04-1745 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsTLDR - Why Is MINIMA The Most Decentralized BlockchainWhat if your phone could run an entire blockchain — no miners, no middlemen, just pure freedom? In this 10-minute TLDR episode of Web3 Magic, Paddy from Minima drops an absolute masterclass on what true decentralization really means. We explore how Minima flips the script on traditional blockchain architecture with a protocol so light, it runs entirely on your phone — yet so powerful, it could outlast even the creators themselves.If you’ve ever asked “Why do we need decentralization?” or wondered whether any blockchain really lives up to that promise — this episode will blow your mind. Support th...
2025-04-1511 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsIs Decentralized Science (DeSci) the biggest scientific shift since the internet with Andrew HemingwaySummaryIn this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hemingway, founder of the DeSci Alliance, to explore how Web3 is transforming how science is funded, shared, and collaborated on - from breaking pharma’s data monopoly to onboarding citizen scientists from Reddit.Whether you're curious about DeSci, a startup founder in healthtech, or just want to understand how blockchain and science can finally converge for real-world impact on individuals like us - this conversation is for you.Topics We Cover:- What is DeSci and why does it matter now- How De...
2025-04-1142 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsThe Future Backbone of Modern Finance is onchain: Swiss Franc Stablecoins and BitcoinResearch suggests that there are only two crypto assets that can protect you from geopolitical risk - Swiss Franc (CHF) and Bitcoin (BTC). Now, you find both onchain for DeFi, thanks to Frankencoin.This is a conversation with Johannes (MD of Frankencoin Association), where we discuss the Swiss Franc stable coin called Frankencoin, its decentralized nature, and the role the Swiss franc should play in the DeFi ecosystem. Johannes explains why Frankencoin is the best stablecoin alternative to the US dollar, emphasizing its unique features, governance structure, and potential for growth in the market. The d...
2025-03-0749 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsFinding Real Connection Privately with Cupid AI and Soulmates - Amelia is building future of love findingTo find love you should not need to have public profile and swipe left/right like on the beauty market. Btw, there are many forms of love!In this conversation, I dive with Amelia her innovative project called Soulmates which is all about creating authentic connections through technology. We cover the unique framework of Soulmates, the role of AI in facilitating connections, and signalling utility of Soulmate's physical bracelet that symbolizes different types of love. Amelia emphasizes the importance of in-person interactions and community engagement, while also outlining the business model and future plans for S...
2025-03-0441 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsIn crypto speed to market and correct tokenization is everything - Konstantin from Mezen advising founders in Web3PolitiFi, i.e. tokens or coins launched by political figures and celebrities are here to stay. At least we agreed on it with Konstantin from Mezen.In this conversation, we discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 with focus on tokenomics, the rise of celebrity tokens, and the importance of understanding business fundamentals in the crypto space. Konstantin shares his journey into crypto, insights on emerging trends for 2025, and the role of AI in trading. They also explore the transition of Web2 companies to Web3, gaps in current Web3 development, and the future of Layer 1 and L...
2025-02-2844 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsTrading memecoins is as easy as tapping Bolide app on your phone, talk with founder OxanaTrading meme coins is where many retail users start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase.Today, I talk with Oxana, the founder of the Bolide app. Bolide is a meme coins trading supermarket in your pocket. We discuss (as always) her journey into the crypto world (spoiler: she was early!), previous projects, and how they all led to the founding of Bolide. We also touch on why she likes meme coins so much. Oxana shares insights on user experience, onboarding new users to Web3/crypto, and the growth strategies for Bolide. We a...
2025-02-2631 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsSet the right Fitness Goals in 2025, chat with the fitness coach AlynaWe talk about the importance of setting realistic and measurable fitness goals for 2025 and explore the common pitfalls of unrealistic expectations. Chose performance-based goals over aesthetic ones.I talk with Alyna Han, a multi-talented personal fitness coach about the importance of understanding one's needs and emphasizes the significance of habit-building, especially for beginners. She also shares her journey into fitness, her experiences with various training methods, and the significance of having a purpose behind fitness goals. No personal circumstances, such as having children, should stop you from fitness goal-setting and taking care of your body.
2025-02-2441 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsS3E7 - Jimi and Treegens - Guinness World Records in planting trees onchainSummaryJimmy, the founder of TreeGens, shares his quite fascinating journey into the crypto space and his mission to promote tree planting and our planet's regeneration. TreeGens is a decentralized platform that rewards individuals for planting trees, starting with mangroves. The platform uses Web3 technologies to track and verify tree planting, and participants earn tokens for verified actions. Jimi and the team are focused on scaling up tree-planting efforts and partnering with NGOs, governments, influencers, and indigenous communities. They also plan to launch NFTs to further gamify the experience. Jimmy and I encourage everyone to j...
2024-08-2231 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsS3E6 - Anjali and Collab.Land's 54k CommunitiesSummaryIn this wide ranging chat with big talker - Anjali Young, co-founder of Collab.Land - she shares her journey into the crypto space and the importance of online communities in her own life. She discusses her early experiences in digital communities and the evolution of online interactions from early bulletin boards to today's token gated groups. Anjali explains that Collabland is an automated, tokenized community management service that allows projects to organize and reward their community members. She emphasizes the value of reputation building in Web3 and the opportunities for full-time caregivers in t...
2024-08-0843 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsS3E5 - Asdf and Megapot - the new onchain lotterySummaryASDF, the co-founder of Megapot, shares his journey into crypto, it's loooong - brace yourself - it took Asdf time at Amazon, Coinbase and startups, plus own failed bitcoin wallet project to land on the co-founder and idea to develop the onchain lottery platform. We talke about the legality of the project, the mechanics of the lottery, and future plans for Megapot. Asdf also talks about early stage challenges of onboarding liquidity providers and players, as well as the importance of user experience and (hopefully soon) cross-chain execution. If you like lotteries or you'd l...
2024-07-2533 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsS3E4 - Jonny & Hypersub - building onchain subscription service to support creatorsSummaryIn this conversation, I talk with Jonny about his journey into the world of crypto, his transition from working at Google, and Coinbase, to founding his own company - called Fabric and their development of Hypersub; an onchain subscription service. You could say Hypersub is NaaS product - NFTs as a subscription (NaaS). We touch on many things, including the concept of subscription fatigue and the unique features of Hypersub and why the future of media maybe onchain. Jonny talks about the challenges and opportunities of building a creator platform, the user experience, and t...
2024-07-0457 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsS3E3 - Billy from Intuition; Decentralized Identity and ReputationSummaryI talk with Billy Luedtke, from the project Intuition about his short journey to crypto and long journey in crypto :)We both agree on the importance of decentralized identity and Intuition aims to create a trusted interaction layer in the blockchain space, allowing users to make better decisions by providing more data for humans and things as well. The platform Intuition is building will allow for the claiming of information about anything, from people to products, and they aim to create a semantic web where data is easily accessible and understandable. Intuition i...
2024-05-2840 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsNFTJoe & UNDRGRND Magazine - New Artists Discovery EngineSummaryToday it's a colorful chat about underground music and art discovery and support. UNDRGRND's journey is a testament of passion and persistence of NFTJoe. Listen as he shares his journey into Web3 and crypto, starting with his interest in NFTs and writing about them. He discusses the early days of UNDRGRND, the project focused on featuring (new & up'n'coming) independent artists in Web3. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Joe's persistence and belief in the project have kept it going for 4 years now. He talks about the recent launch of the UNDRGRND token...
2024-05-1951 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsFuture of Identity & Reputation with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyzSummaryIn this episode, BFG talks with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyz about why are digital identity and onchain credentials important to individuals and how it can be useful for companies and brands, especially in the crypto space. Evin shares her background, including her experiences working at ConsenSys and Berkshire Hathaway, and how she got into crypto. We dive into the concept of the data backpack, why it is off-chain and how it allows individuals to carry and control their personal data. Evin explains the Disco dashboard and its role in helping ecosystem leaders...
2024-05-0844 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions(S2E20) Zak from Sukuri building native tool to manage your whole crypto businessSummaryZak discusses his journey into crypto and his background in consulting. He introduces Sukuri, a crypto-native tool for startups that aims to provide a comprehensive business dashboard. The platform enables startups to accept crypto payments, automate back-office operations, and manage treasury and payroll. Zak emphasizes the focus on self-sovereignty and decentralization in building the platform. He also mentions the team's plans for the future, including feature parity with web 2.5 solutions and integration with DeFi services. I'm sure that future holds many interesting things for Sukuri! For now, go check their Be...
2024-04-1239 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsOren from SphereX - AI supported, decentralized and proactive protection as the next crypto security frontierSummaryIn this episode, we discuss with Oren Fine, co-founder of SphereX, the importance of security in the crypto space and how SphereX is on a mission to bring proactive protection to protocols and smart contracts. Oren shares his background in cybersecurity and how he became interested in Web3 and also explains how Spheerex protects protocols by blocking malicious transactions in real-time before they're executed. This is big difference from ex-post reporting of hacks and lost funds. We talk about the challenges of the market education. Most projects these days equate se...
2024-04-0338 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsAnthony & Nimble Protocol - Decentralizing and democratizing AI stack for everyoneSummaryIn this episode I talk with Antoni Isaacson, co-founder of Nimble as he shares his journey into crypto world (btw: very recent) and evolution of their project and its focus on decentralized AI. Nimble aims to glue together all the building blocks of decentralized AI, providing an aggregation layer over the different components of the AI stack. The project is building a standalone L1 blockchain and plans to launch the mainnet in the coming weeks. Nimble is also exploring partnerships with many AI related projects like IONET and Aether to le...
2024-03-2737 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsThe Old Castle Defense (TOCD) - money making game with Viacheslav SmirnovSummaryIn this conversation with Viacheslav Smirnov, CEO and founder of The Old Castle Defense, we talk about his journey into the blockchain space and mainly the inspiration behind the TOCD game. We dive into the importance of sustainable economics for play-to-earn games and how most games lack it. Viacheslav also explains how the integration with Farcaster and the Degen token has helped the project. Old Castle Defense (TOCD) is a community-driven game that aims to introduce players to the world of crypto and investments. The team behind TOCD is focused on...
2024-03-1840 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsPatrick and Co:Create Ink - bringing tattoo artistry to digital ageSummaryIn this episode, BFG interviews Patrick Workman from Co:Create Ink, a venture that aims to bring the artistry of tattoos into the digital age. Patrick shares his journey into the crypto space and explains how Co:Create Ink is creating a platform that connects collectors and enthusiasts with world-renowned tattoo artists. Apart from (obvious) NFTs, the platform offers priority booking and digital certificates of authenticity for the purchased designs. Patrick discusses the importance of trust and the potential for creating unique and special moments in the tattooing experience. He also shares the c...
2024-03-0826 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsThe most decentralised blockchain called MINIMA with SpartacusrexIn this episode, I talk with Paddy (aka Spartacusrex), and he introduces my long-time favorite blockchain called Minima Network. Blockchain that runs on your phone or any edge device. Of course, we also talk about his journey into crypto/blockchain world, the early adoption of Bitcoin, and the appeal of decentralization. Paddy explains how Minima Network was started and the importance of decentralization in their project. We talk about the business model of Minima and the launch of the network, the supply cap of Minima and the minimum number of users needed for the successful decentralisation of...
2024-02-2844 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsWeather Innovators: Manos and WeatherXM And New Era of Decentralized Weather MonitoringIn this episode, I chat with Manos, the co-founder of WeatherXM, who shares their hardware project's fascinating journey from building the first LoRaWAN network in Greece to its pivot into blockchain-enabled weather data management. The team initially started in 2012 with the idea of building a crowd-sourced weather observation network. However, it wasn't until 2019 that they combined their hardware expertise with the concepts of Filecoin and Helium to create WeatherXM. The company has since manufactured and sold thousands of home weather stations and is preparing for its token launch on the mainnet. They are also exploring partnerships and b...
2024-02-2246 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsCynthia and the Journey Toward a Decentralized Travel ExperienceSummaryCynthia Huang, co-founder of Dtravel, shares her journey into Web3 and the creation of a decentralized travel platform. She discusses the challenges in the short-term rental industry and the need for direct connections between travelers and hosts. Cynthia explains the role of smart contracts and blockchain in ensuring secure and transparent transactions. She also highlights the importance of community-driven ecosystems and the benefits of decentralized platforms. Cynthia invites hosts to join Dtravel to expand their distribution channels and encourages travelers to join the waitlist for the upcoming meta-search feature. (I am already in!)
2024-02-0836 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsThe Alpha Day Dashboard - Your Crypto Ocean OverviewHave you ever found yourself drowning in the sea of crypto information, struggling to stay afloat with the latest trends and updates? Well, so did I and apparently many others. SummaryDeniz, the founder of Alpha Day, joins the Web3 Magic podcast conversation to discuss his journey in crypto and the motivation behind creating Alpha Day. Alpha Day is a crypto dashboard that provides users with a comprehensive and customizable experience for tracking and consuming crypto information. Deniz highlights the challenges of staying up to date with the rapidly evolving crypto space and explains...
2024-02-0831 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsWinny's Fusion of Fashion, Tech, and Blockchain - Let's Have Fun!SummaryImagine stitching together the worlds of fashion, technology, and blockchain. For the story of a former fashion intern turned crypto advocate, I think it's fair to say that Winny's story is almost one of academic defiance, a near-failed thesis. In this conversation with Winnie, we discuss her journey into crypto and her involvement in various projects. She shares her interest in blockchain for sustainability and transparency in the fashion industry, as well as her experiences working with growth agencies, curating galleries, and launching NFT projects. That's a long list of interesting links...
2024-01-2736 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsFuture of Messaging with Privacy and Decentralization Explored with DM3's Stefan KuxSummarySteffen Kux discusses the DM3 Network, a decentralized messaging protocol that aims to connect various messaging solutions in the Web3 ecosystem. He explains the journey that led to the development of DM3 and highlights the importance of a central but decentralized registry for communication information. Steffen also discusses the need for a decentralized system of nodes to deliver messages and the focus on interoperability with other messaging protocols. He shares the current state of DM3 and the team's plans for cross-chain compatibility and integrations. Steffen invites the community to get involved and participate in...
2024-01-1735 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsWeb3Magic Podcast IntroThis is the Web3Magic Podcast intro trailer. I introduce the idea behind the Web3Magic podcast, its guests, and what hopeful goals I have for you, the listener, and me, the host.Support the showI hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. And as always, don't forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!COLLECT THIS EPISODEOn Pods.Media: https://pods...
2024-01-0902 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsJokerace: Contests, Composability and Reputation talk with David PhelpsDavid Phelps discusses his journey into crypto and the inspiration behind his project, Jokerace. He highlights the benefits of building on blockchain rails, such as the ability to create internet-native contests and avoid fees. Phelps explains that Jokerace is a fintech product that allows anyone to create and participate in contests on the blockchain. He shares the current status of Jokerace and exciting use cases, including grants and creator-focused contests. Phelps envisions Jokerace as a protocol that enables other services to build on top of it, emphasizing the importance of executability anywhere.Takeaways
2023-12-1819 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsConversation with Simon Brown: About Blockchain Layers, Attestations, and Ethereum's constant evolutionSummaryIn this episode of Web3Magic, I talk with Simon Brown as he shares his experiences and insights from his time at Devconnect-Istanbul and his involvement in the crypto space. He discusses the value of spending time in hacker houses and the importance of meeting and collaborating with people in the industry. Fair warning - this is a bit more tech-heavy episode, and you may feel like you need to research some terms and projects to get the complete understanding of what's being discussed.Simon also highlights the topics of...
2023-12-1822 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsDiscovering Superfluid: The Power of Streaming MoneyReady to have your mind blown? Imagine a world where money flows through blockchains to you like a stream, continuously transferring second by second without the need for gas fees. That's exactly what I am talking about with my guest 0xFran from Superfluid this week. He's sharing his journey into the crypto world and how he and his co-founder came up with a revolutionary protocol that could transform the way we handle financial transactions forever. If your business is still stuck with traditional recurring payment methods, then listen up! Streaming money could serve as a mo...
2023-12-0531 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsExploring Life and Blockchain Innovations with Johannes from Nerif + Crypto Valley InsightsWhat if your tiny team with a grand vision for a blockchain-based application could simply and effectively build it without the need to develop all the extra services and maintenance packages and without worries about counterparty risks? I get up close and personal with Johannes, the co-founder of Nerif Network, a project designed to make that happen. Johannes shares how a project in South Africa fueled his interest in crypto, leading him from a career in consulting and investing to co-founding Nerif. Join us to see how NeriF aims make Devex suck less! And not on...
2023-11-2432 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsThe Future of NFTs: Insightful Talk with Bruno - from Polkadot to RMRK and Modular NFTsGet ready to unravel the world of NFTs as I chat with Bruno Skvorc, Web3 hacker and educator with a long blockchain history. Hear how Bruno moved from his early days in web development through the land of Ethereum, Polkadot and Kusama, into multichain future of modular NFTs. Bruno will talk about his current venture, RMRK, an innovative project aimed at creating smarter and more efficient NFTs. Bruno has a knack for translating complex knowledge into easy-to-digest information. We also delve into the concept of ownership in this space, examining the need for long-term, decentralized projects, motivations d...
2023-11-1030 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsFrancesca on Revolutionizing Private Data Transfer with ZK PassIn this episode, I meet with Francesca. A digital nomad lady with founder and community-building experience. She's take us on very cool journey, from founding her own project to leading the EU market for a privacy-focused Web3 project, zkPass. Join us as we discover how her curiosity and commitment have been instrumental in her success in this tech-driven sector.I like ZK technologies in general, they give us a glimpse of hope for preserving some privacy in the future and zkPass has great potential to become a bridge for private data transfers from web2 to Web3. Francesca w...
2023-11-1041 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutionsSecuring and Enabling the Multi-Chain World with Max from ConnextGet ready to unravel the complexities of a multi-chain blockchain world with Max, the growth leader at Connext. Connext is an interoperability protocol that is bridging the gap between different blockchain networks. Max is here to guide us through the vision and plans of Connext, its innovative approach to simplifying user experiences, and how it's allowing any smart contract to interact with any chain. And we all know the challenges and practical problems posed by a multi-chain world.In the second half, we'll delve into the role of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) in the multi-chain w...
2023-10-1812 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#63 Daily NFTs Minute - Techie ClubToday I talk about Techie Club - a club which you may want to join if you are thinking about improving your chances to score a job in web2 or web3. Founders have experience from big tech and big tech recruiting and want to demystify the hiring process and prepare you for interviews.Over the past months it formed pretty active community, lots of good partnerships so it seems they are progressing towards their goal of building an inclusive community for both current and aspiring techies.Mint starts August 8th, it will be 5,555 NFTs collection...
2022-08-0804 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#62 Daily NFTs Minute - Onchain Block InvadersToday I'm talking about one of a few new fully on-chain projects called Onchain Block Invaders (OBIs)OBIs are 5400 evolvable NFTs which are sitting fully on chain. Just one OBI has 1024 variants of skins and colour palettes. They are starting with the lore of light and dark side where initial mint was light side and now the dark side is coming TODAY! (Aug 5). The team plans to constantly release new skins to customize your NFT and the contract should be able to accommodate up to 32 fully on-chain skins which is impressive. Apart from dark s...
2022-08-0504 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#61 Daily NFTs Minute - NemusHello hello,today's episode is about a project I'm super excited about called NEMUS. What the team at Nemus aims to do is to save Amazonian rain forests through NFTs and by on-the-ground action with local communities. They are minting now and I highly recommend you go check their cool minting experience where you are choosing from the map a physical piece of land you'll buy as NFT. There are different sizes and different prices so you can start as low as 0.06 ETH (if I remember correctly). The way it works, you mint/bu...
2022-08-0305 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#60 Daily NFTs Minute - The MEMEs by 6529In this episode, I talk about a project by Punk6529 called MEMEs by 6529. It's his side project (apart from his open-metaverse OM) making MEMEs front and center of our current #web3 and #NFTs culture. I guess I can say that his tweets "Seize the memes of production" are iconic and with help of different artists he's transforming this ethos into awesome NFTs where some are just scary doom AI scenes, and some are poster-like which I like the most. Posters are my thing!What I also like is the fact that 6529 is using this project a...
2022-08-0106 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#59 Daily NFTs Minute - Betwixt NFTToday I'm talking about the project called Betwixt NFT;It's a project with evolving generative art which I've been watching for several months. It has very cool headline: Playable, immersive NFTs that help you befriend the voice in your head. The whole idea behind Betwixt is to build human mental resilience, both in the metaverse and IRL. It's based on long term research and created as a play-to-thrive game with 11 quest adventures with evolving generative art sculpted by your choices - you progress from Seeker, across Hero to final Architect of your new story. How c...
2022-06-0305 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#58 Daily NFTs Minute - DuhverseToday I’m talking about the project called Duhverse; This is project which started as an experiment of a bunch of college friends about a year ago. It turned into great spring board and the initial team went on to create other cool projects while still keeping Duhverse alive while turning it into good starting point for Web3 newcomers. You can join their Duhcademy and level up your web3 skill. There are courses available on Duhverse discord. Friendly community and overall it seems like great place to start even if you don't own Duh Lamb. T...
2022-06-0205 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#57 Daily NFTs Minute - Fringe DriftersToday I'm talking about the project called Fringe Drifters;Fringe is one of the "movie NFTs" projects, but this has larger ambitions - it's not only about funding sci-fi movie but about (hopefully) developing and funding the whole franchise around the movie which would be owned by the community. Their plan is to first create a movie and then building it out from there hopefully mostly financed by NFTs and voted on by the community. I love it. Big plans and team with a mission and clear reasons why they don't want to do it t...
2022-05-3105 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#56 Daily NFTs Minute - True After LifeToday I'm talking about project called True After Life: After Life is kind of dark themed project which revolves around themes like death, horror, revenge, afterlife, souls, etc. It is a 3D NFT project which plans to artistically explore together with a community, the questions about what happens to us after life ends. 3D NFTs are rendered with great attention to detail where different traits affect e.g. lighting/reflections on other traits. The After Life Genesis collection was planned to be 1100 NFTs, with 999 available for sale but I believe the team decided to cut the...
2022-05-0705 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#55 Daily NFTs Minute - The Clinic NFTToday I'm talking about The Clinic:The Clinic is investing is an interesting project with, I'd say, all-star female team. Interesting because of its large ambitions and because it decided by a community vote to give-away for free the rest of their NFTs collection after pre-sales mint. If you are interested to join ambitious project at its start, then you are right on time, because part of 10.000 Iconic NFTs created from 330 hand-illustrated characteristics, backgrounds, accessories and hairstyles will be distributed in coming days to the community with reveal on May 9th.The fully doxxed team...
2022-05-0506 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#54 Daily NFTs Minute - She LeadsShe Leads is one of these projects which grabs your eyes when you see the art. Then you read that project is about women empowerment and it's ok, but there are many projects like this and I talked on Daily NFTs Minute about many of them, so that's not really unique. What I find unique is that She Leads is creating the first web3 magazine focused on equality, diversity and the empowerment of females and minorities in the space. I like the idea of a web3 magazine. The first edition focuses on translating real world activism into w...
2022-05-0305 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#53 Daily NFTs Minute - Crush Cancer NFTToday I'm talking about CrushCancer NFTs It's a female-led project with a doxxed team that focuses on supporting efforts to eradicate cancer and make the life of cancer patients more enjoyable, e.g. through donating HOPE kits to all organizations on their Index. The Index is a list of eight well-known cancer-focused foundations that they plan to support with equal donations. The collection is showing strong 3D beauties that have endured chemotherapy. In the first wave, they are minting one thousand 3D characters and overall it should be a collection of 5.000 NFTs. What will you get...
2022-05-0204 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#52 Daily NFTs Minute - Fleeboys and Pastel Persons mint-start reminderToday I talk about Fleeboys NFTsIt's one of these projects where team is visible everywhere on Spaces (at least recently) but the launch and mint are super slow which can be discouraging. I like the mission of the project and I'm happy to shine a little bit of light on them. Hopefully it can help a bit.Fleeboys NFTs are a 10k collection inspired by fashion, style, culture and community of NYC - Brooklyn specifically. This project is made and inspired by mother and son team's story, where Trey, age 22, has beat the odds...
2022-04-2907 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#51 Daily NFTs Minute - today about NeonPantheonToday I'm gonna talk about one of the projects I'm watching (and part of) for a long time. It's NeonPantheon with their upcoming Ascendend collection which shall be coming any day - but team is still teasing!NeonPantheon is a project with fully doxxed team which is bringing experiential augmented reality, real interactive minting experience and which promotes cultural diversity and inclusion. Mouthfull, I know, but I'll explain.The main idea behind the project is an experiential Augmented Reality. Where your deities (NFTs) exist in a realm only accessible by Neonites, worshippers of the deities. The purpose is to guide...
2022-04-2606 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#50 Daily NFTs Minute - Selected five cool projects from previous 49 episodesToday is a little celebration of 50 episodes. More than I ever imagined but it's fun so let's go on. Because it is a small anniversary edition I've decided to browse through past fifty episodes and choose 5 projects to highlight because they are still around and doing cool things.Rug Radio Farokh and the team are building decentralized Web3 media ecosystem. Love their rugs NFTs in genesis collection as well as their DAO and Learn to Earn concepts. Check them out here: https://linktr.ee/rugradioCalladita Movie Miguel Faus is aiming to create the...
2022-04-2510 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#49 Daily NFTs Minute - today about Miss O Cool Girls NFTsToday is a short Easter episode where I talk about Miss O Cool Girls NFTs (MissO for short): MissO is aiming to support girls and what it means to be a female of the future because there is no one definition of what it means to be a girl. From the creators of "Miss O and Friends" which is supposed to be the #1 tween girls social network and brand established since 2005. The MissO is a series of 10,000 NFTs inspired by drawings of Juliette (one of co-founders) when she was 10 and illustrated by her mom, Hermine (second co-founder). S...
2022-04-1505 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#48 Daily NFTs Minute - today about Pastel Persons and 10y old Flora MaluToday I'm talking mainly about Pastel Persons:I thought I talked about Pastel Persons but apparently I haven’t and it's a mistake I need to correct. PPs are women-led NFT project made up of 8,900 randomly generated pastel persons (male, female, kids, etc.) which I like - hopefully I find one like me :) It’s family-friendly NFT where the team decided to abolish the whitelist grind and everyone can join pastel-list.Their mission is to onboard women, youth, and other under-represented demographics into Web3 and to provide educational resources for the community.They are...
2022-04-1406 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#47 Daily NFTs Minute - today about Fortuna NFT and She Survives NFTToday I'm talking about two female led NFT projects;The first one is Fortuna NFT:Fortuna is female led project on a mission to empower, educate and support women in web3. The project has Brasilian roots. Check founders Jess, Sarah and Daira and their artist Pxlpxi. Artists on the team have drawn professionally for the likes of Disney and Nike, and had their work featured in international magazines such as Vogue and Cosmo, so you are in good hands.The roadmap is simple and clear - mint, create DAO, donation and create...
2022-04-1205 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#46 Daily NFTs Minute - today about Aeternals - how game is saving rainforestToday I'm talking about the NFT game with the planet-saving idea behind it and it is very cool. Aeternals are 10.000 impact-driven NFTs. Elements are inspired by the native flora of the Amazon mimicking the rainforest’s biodiversity. Each NFT has 3 stages of evolution coded into it - depending on how you engage with the game - BUDDING, BLOOMING, and ENLIGHTENED. Being in an Enlightened state has other extra benefits. If you loose interest your island will degrade back to budding stage.From raised funds, 55% will go towards the protection of the Rainforests of Central and Sou...
2022-04-1107 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#45 Daily NFTs Minute - today about NotSoDead NFT and Ukraine_DAOFirst I talk about colorful NotSoDead NFT:It is a project of an artist Laura inspired by Day of the Dead celebrations in hispanic cultures. Great tag lines like Everlasting Beauty, Eternal Bonds, Living Memories actually fit very well into the atmosphere of the website. There will be a total of 10,000 Not So Dead Catrinas created out of 250+ unique traits. Mint timing was just recently announced -> May18 pre-sale, May 19 public sale and each artwork will cost - 0.05 ETH (or 0.04 ETH on pre-sale). Which means pretty reasonable pricing.Holders of Not So Dead C...
2022-04-0704 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#44 Daily NFTs Minute - today about BackpackBuddiez and 6yrs old artist ElizToday I'm talking about Backpack Buddiez and 6 year old artist Eliz.First - Backpack BuddiezI accidentally bumped into this project which has some cute art focused on kids and has a nice tagline - backpack Buddiez helping each other.It is a collection of 10.000 Buddiez generated from over 300 traits. Founders want to create strong community to help kids learn and transform their neighbourhoods through action. They also want to build two schools (!) in partnership with BuildON - which is well-known non-profit that already built over 2.000 schools in rural villages in 8 different developing countries...
2022-04-0605 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#43 Daily NFTs Minute - today about ShinsekaiToday I'm talking about another manga/anime inspired project which is minting soon called Shinsekai. It has cool looks and doxed team, plus real advisors which worked in NFT space, so should be safe.Shinsekai is an anime and manga brand that attempts to build the greatest NFT manga community and be a bridge between web2 and web3 manga worlds. To achieve that, they will publish a manga book called Futuros where all characters from Futuros are part of upcoming NFT collection. They will also create a Mangaverse, start a clothing brand, then develop other related products...
2022-04-0404 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#42 Daily NFTs Minute - today about PaperHands NFTsToday I'm talking about PaperHands NFTs. It's a paint2earn game which I consider a cool motive and I like their art. I'll will watch it carefully after the reveal. If anyone wants to play while drawing, there's a simplified version of the game already running on Discord, you have levels, prizes etc. If you like drawing and guessing definitely check it out.The project is minting now (started from Mar20) for 0.08 EHT. You can mint 2 NFTs from the total supply of 8.888. Currently, there's about 25-30% of the supply minted. Reveal is coming any moment - during...
2022-03-2903 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#41 Daily NFTs Minute – today about Euphorians and World of NounThe first project, I'm going to talk about today is called Euphorians: and it caught my eye with their art. It's kind of flashy, trippy, colorful, and feels refreshingly different. Just check their website and sneak peeks on Twitter and you'll see a skeleton astronaut, a floating brain of a man, a wonderfully colorful man with mushrooms on his head, and more. Just cool stuff.Not that I'm much into psychedelic and mental health but I discovered that I minted a number of projects from that sphere but it all started with their PFP art a...
2022-03-2308 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#40 Daily NFTs Minute - today about Plant Parade with shoutout to NFTU-KRAINEThe project I'll talk about today is called Plant Parade; it's a project from husband and wife duo. Hence it's fully doxxed team with illustrator Chris.Plant Parade is a collection of 5,000 plant personalities eager crated from hand-drawn illustrations. The team says that real plants have proven to increase serotonin, boost your mood, improve mental health and reduce stress - why not to have some of it in digital space.Plant Parade team wants to use this project to make environmental impact by using funds from this initial collection to grow a real forest from...
2022-03-0905 min
Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions#39 Daily NFTs Minute - today about Colorful Rebels + Ukraine_DAOToday I continue in March theme of women led projects. Today's project showcase is called Colorful Rebels;Colorful rebels are fem led project, or maybe I should say it is a project led by young couple, where Fientje, a 26 year old graphic designer from Belgium, is the prominent person. Her mission is similar to many others; it is to create a platform to welcome women from anywhere into Web3. While it's a worthy big mission, it has become kind of generic claim, which if not backed by more concrete ideas or really passionate community building ac...
2022-03-0804 min