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Frens Validator Crypto PodcastLava Network: The Infrastructure Marketplace for Blockchains - with Yair CleperLava Network launched very recently and is about to become the access layer for blockchains. In today’s episode, we sit down with Lava Network Co-Founder Yair Cleper and we are going to elaborate on what the access layer for blockchains means, why $LAVA has one of the most exciting tokenomics models in the industry, RPC Nodes, and so much more! Follow Frens: https://x.com/frensvalidator Check out LAVA: https://www.lavanet.xyz/ - - - - DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast is meant for informational pur...
2024-08-1527 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastUnleashing the Power of IBC on Ethereum & BNB Chain - with Daiki IshikawaWhat is TOKI and how is the project about to bring IBC to Ethereum and BNB Chain? Toki’s testnet is about to go live very soon and the project is working on shipping IBC to corners of the crypto industry that are not associated with IBC whatsoever - Ethereum and BNB Chain. Today we are talking about how TOKI further develops IBC, why cross-chain transfers are so interesting for big financial players in Japan, Japanese stablecoins, the end goal of IBC, and so much more! Follow Frens: https://x.com/frensvalidator Check out TOKI: htt...
2024-08-1534 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastUnpacking Vase Finance: Liquid Staking Hub on Berachain - with DeFi DojoWhat is Vase Finance? Vase Finance is the liquid staking hub of Berachain for all PoS assets outside of the Berachain ecosystem, like $ETH, $TIA, $ATOM, and many more. The protocol even overcomes previously seen issues with liquid staking, such as governance voting rights issues. In today's episode, we uncover, together with DeFi Dojo, how Vase's novel approach aims to tackle these problems and drive true innovation in the liquid staking sector. Check out Frens Validator: www.x.com/frensvalidator Check out DeFi Dojo: https://thedefidojo.io/origins Check out Vase Finance: www...
2024-08-0147 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastUnion: Horizontal Scaling & Bringing Interoperability Everywhere! - with Karel KubatWhat is the Union Network all about? Union is one of the most anticipated launches in the interchain as the project is about to bring interoperability via IBC to every corner of the crypto industry. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about cross-chain asset transfers, ZK-cryptology, Union’s most important integrations, Union’s value accrual, horizontal scalability, and so much more! Follow Frens: https://x.com/frensvalidator Check out Union: https://union.build/ - - - - DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast is meant for info...
2024-07-3140 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastParticle Network: Most Under the Radar Modularity Project#particlenetwork #particle #abstraction What is Particle Network? Particle Network is one of the most exciting upcoming mainnet launches in the crypto industry. The team recently raised $25 million and announced an interesting collaboration with Berachain. Particle Network focuses on abstraction. The project enables that by being a settlement layer for all cross-chain transactions in the crypto industry. In today’s episode, we sat down with Tabasco from Particle to discuss universal accounts, Particel’s Dual Staking Mechanism, chain abstraction the upcoming mainnet launch, and so much more! Follow Frens: https://x.com/frensvalidator Check out P...
2024-07-2240 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWen Berachain? Much more than just a Meme? - with DeFi DojoWen Berachain? In today's episode, we welcome Mara and Danny from DeFi Dojo. We're diving deep into the highly anticipated launch of Berachain. Is Berachain more than just a meme? How does its ecosystem operate? What is Proof of Liquidity (PoL) and what does it mean for the DeFi space? We'll be answering these questions and more. Topics we'll cover: A high-level overview of Berachain: PoS-chain, Cosmos-SDK, IBC, and its DeFi ecosystem. Understanding the hype: From Berapalooza to the anticipated mainnet launch. Proof of Liquidity: How it works and its impact on DeFi. The relationship between...
2024-07-0453 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastNew All-Time Highs starting from September [$BTC, $ETH, $SOL]The Institutions are coming! After all the bullish news and the crypto market going sideways, will there be new $BTC, $ETH, and $SOL all-time highs in September? This and much more is what we discuss in today's episode. Illia Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srp2PAp166Q&t=63s Solana Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAnqICPr8No - - - Our EigenLayer Operator: https://app.eigenlayer.xyz/operator/0x4c77049f3142a55bf995b1b805ddae0052fd56e2 Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR:...
2024-06-1115 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastThe Risks Involved with Restaking on EigenLayer - Sunday ThoughtpieceWhat are the risks of restaking on EigenLayer? What do you need to know before starting restaking on EigenLayer? Today we are going to talk about the risks involved with re-staking. Since we recently launched our Eigenlayer operator together with Defi Dojo Blocks, we are committed to keeping our community as informed as possible! - - - Our EigenLayer Operator: https://app.eigenlayer.xyz/operator/0x4c77049f3142a55bf995b1b805ddae0052fd56e2 Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://tw...
2024-04-2809 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastEigenLayer: The Airdrop Ecosystem of 2024 - Sunday Thought PieceThe recent EigenLayer launch on the Ethereum mainnet was the most anticipated launch in all of crypto. Today we are going to talk about why the EigenLayer ecosystem is going to be the airdrop ecosystem of 2024. Plus, we will discuss how to maximize your airdrop eligibility chances by a few simple steps. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum Our EingenLayer Operator: https://app.eigenlayer.xyz/operator/0x4c77049f3142a55bf995b1b805d...
2024-04-2110 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastUltimate EigenLayer Airdrop Maximization Guide - with DeFi DojoWhat are the best airdrop and yield opportunities on EigenLayer? And how can you maximize your airdrop eligibility chances for all of the EigenLayer AVS services that will launch soon? This is what we discussed with DeFi Dojo. DeFi Dojo informs its Discord Members about the best Yield Opportunities in all of crypto. Besides, the team runs validators on various chains. That's why we have decided to join forces on EigenLayer and launch an operator together. When staking $ETH with our operator, you will get exposure to all of the airdrops that will take place in the EigenLayer AVS...
2024-04-1857 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastThe Grand Vision for Bitcoin, Cosmos & Osmosis - with Sunny Aggarwal | Builder's Diary #11Today’s episode marks the eleventh episode of “Builder’s Diary”. If this is your first “Builders´ Diary,” episode, this format sheds light on the amazing people behind your favorite Proof of Stake chains and applications. Let's find out what visions our fellow builders follow, how they got to where they are today, and what future developments they anticipate. Today we are joined by Sunny Aggarwal, Co-Founder of Osmosis. We will talk about his early days in crypto, his grand vision for Bitcoin, Osmosis, Cosmos, and Urbit, his crypto principles, and much more! - - - Catc...
2024-04-091h 07
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWelcome to the Broadband Age! Did EIP-4844 Succeed? - Sunday Thought PieceToday we are going to talk about EIP-4844 (also called danksharding), which is a new Ethereum upgrade that went live a few weeks ago. The Ethereum danksharding upgrade promised to bring down Ethereum Layer2 fees significantly. It promised to make Ethereum scalable just like Solana Avalanche and Co. If that turned out to be true, this could be huge for the Ethereum ecosystem. So in this episode, we are going to explain what EIP 4844 is, how it works, what it means for Ethereum, and if the proposal actually delivered on its promises so far. - - -
2024-04-0707 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastOrchid: A Sleeping DePIN Giant - with Chloe Avery & Travis CannellWhat is Orchid? Orchid is a decentralized bandwidth marketplace. Therefore, Orchid is part of the DePIN sector. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are gaining serious traction as a key area of Web3, aiming to counter centralized data control and build out truly permissionless data access. Travis Cannell, Head of Product and Marketing, and Chloe Avery, Mathematician, from Orchid, a decentralized marketplace for all pieces of the compute stack, visited our show today to dive deeper into Orchid and the DePIN run-up. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army
2024-03-2527 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhere $NEAR Goes Next: Data Availability & Abstraction - with StakecitoIn which direction is the Near Blockchain heading? And why has the project decided to become a data availability layer for Ethereum roll-ups and focus on abstraction? And what is abstraction anyway? This and much more is what we will discuss with Serch from Stakecito today! - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum Catch up with Stakecito: 💻 YOUTUBE: STAKECITO YOUTUBE 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/stakecito...
2024-03-2132 min
Frens Validator Crypto Podcast$NEAR about to Explode! Dencun Upgrade Bullish for $ETH? [Overrated/ Underrated] with CryptocitoIs $NEAR about to reach its old ATH? And how will the Dencun Upgrade impact the price of $ETH? This and much more is what we will discuss with Cryptocito in today's episode of Overrated/ Underrated. Overrated/Underrated with Cryptocito is a format in which we rate the current valuation and potential of various crypto projects. Today we will cover Ethereum $ETH, Near blockchain $NEAR, Agoric $BLD, Coreum $COREUM, Babylon, Cardano $ADA, and many more! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro & Market Sentiment 3:42 Ethereum 12:11 Coreum 17:03 Near 21:10 Cardano 27:47 Agoric 32:39 Agoric 37:31 Memecoins 44:45 Outlook March/ April 47:37 Outro - - -
2024-03-1948 min
Frens Validator Crypto Podcast3 Reasons why the Bullmarket is Back! - Sunday Thought PieceThe bull market is back! Bitcoin reached a new all-time high previously and $ETH is likely to reach its old all-time high soon as well. But why is the market sentiment in crypto so bullish right now? Today we are going to talk about 3 reasons why the bull market is back for crypto. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER All informa...
2024-03-1711 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastIn which Phase of the Crypto Bullmarket are we? [Takeaways from ETHDenver] - Sunday Thought PieceWhere are we in the current crypto market cycle? Last week, we attended ETHDenver to meet with many different people from the crypto industry from very different backgrounds. ETHDenver is one of the premier crypto events. It's an annual conference held in Denver, Colorado, that brings together developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and enthusiasts from around the globe to collaborate, innovate, and build decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum blockchain but also beyond. The trip reflected very well where we are in the current market cycle. In today's episode, we present our top takeaways from the event to you and break...
2024-03-1012 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastFairblock Network: The Modular Decryption Blockchain [Live at ETHDenver]What is Fairblock Network? Fairblock Network is a modular blockchain that enables privacy decryption for appchains, protocols, smart contracts, and more from the get-go. Also, the network leverages the Cosmos-SDK and IBC. We sat down with Bowen from Fairblock Network at ETHDenver 2024 to talk about this novel approach and how this works in detail. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER All infor...
2024-03-0725 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastNoble: Removing Liquidity Fragmentation [Live at ETHDenver with Jelena Djuric] How is Noble bringing liquidity to the entire interchain and crypto industry? And how can the project help tackle the problem of liquidity fragmentation in the Cosmos? This is what we discussed with Noble Co-Founder Jelena Djuric at ETHDenver 2024. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast is meant for informational purposes only and should not be trea...
2024-03-0624 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhy Everyone is so Excited About Restaking | Sunday Thought PieceLast week we talked about 5 big narratives of the coming bull market. But there’s one narrative we didn’t talk about because it’s so significant that it needs its own episode: Restaking. Today we will talk about what restaking actually is. Later we are going to talk about a few applications that are building the future of restaking today, and how you can profit from it. And in the very end, we are going to share some alpha from the Cosmos ecosystem because restaking is now officially coming to Cosmos. - - - Catch...
2024-02-2510 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastIs EigenLayer Overrated? The Terra Comeback! [Overrated/ Underrated] - with CryptocitoOverrated/Underrated with Cryptocito is a format in which we rate the current valuation and potential of various crypto projects. Today we will cover EigenLayer $EL, Berachain, Passage $PASG, Persitence One $XPRT, and many more! - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum Catch up with CRYPTOCITO & STAKECITO: 📲 FOLLOW CRYPTOCITO ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Cryptocito 📲 FOLLOW STAKECITO ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/stakecito - - - - DISCLAIMER...
2024-02-2358 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastHow to Stay Persistent in Crypto when Everything goes Against You | Builder's Diary #9 with Liam ConnorToday’s episode marks the ninth episode of “Builder’s Diary”. If this is your first “Builders´ Diary,” episode, this format sheds light on the amazing people behind your favorite Proof of Stake chains and applications. Let's find out what visions our fellow builders follow, how they got to where they are today, and what future developments they anticipate. Today we are joined by Liam Connor, aka Confident in Crypto. Liam is working for Stakecito nowadays. He also used to have a YouTube channel with thousands of subscribers - however, YouTube just banned his channel completely out of the blue...
2024-02-201h 05
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastTop 5 Crypto Narratives for 2024 - Sunday Thought PieceToday is Sunday, so it’s time for another episode of “Sunday Thoughtpiece” and today we are going to talk about the 5 big narratives that are going to shape the course of 2024. Narratives are stories or ideas that people believe in. In the world of investing in cryptocurrencies, these stories can affect how people feel about a certain coin. Today we will talk about our top 5 narratives of 2024 such as AI, RWA, DePIN, and more. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https...
2024-02-1813 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhere BAD KIDS go Next - with Abhitej SinghAre Bad Kids the next CryptoPunks? What have both NFT collections in common? And where are Stargaze and Bad Kids going next? This is what we discussed with Abhitej Singh today. - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum FOLLOW Abhitej: https://twitter.com/abhitejxyz - - - - DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast is meant for informational purposes only and shoul...
2024-02-1533 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastHow to Pivot your Career in Crypto and AI| Builder's Diary #9 with Greg OsuriToday’s episode marks the eighth episode of “Builder’s Diary”. This format sheds light on the amazing people behind your favorite Proof of Stake chains and applications. Let's find out what visions our fellow builders follow, how they got to where they are today, and what future developments they anticipate. Today we are joined by Greg Osuri, Co-Founder of Akash Network. Akash is a pioneer in the field of decentralized compute marketplace and also one of the first crypto projects that dived deeper into AI. Today we will talk about how AI will shape the crypto industry...
2024-02-141h 07
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastPersistence Shipping Restaking to Cosmos - with Mikhil PandeyPersistence confirmed to ship restaking to Cosmos. Restaking has become big in the Ethereum ecosystem via EigenLayer. It allows you to restake your liquid-staked $ETH, compound it, increase your APY, and secure other applications, such as dApps, roll-ups, and Layer 2s with it. So, is Persistence, the liquid-staking ecosystem of the Cosmos, now becoming the restaking layer of the Cosmos, making the ecosystem more capital-efficient and secure? This is what we discussed with Mikhil Pandey from Persistence today. - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FO...
2024-02-1321 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastDymension & Celestia: Strong Synergies or Competitors? - Sunday Thought PieceThe modular run-up continues! This week Dymension just launched rewarding many people with a five-figure airdrop. But what about Celestia? Is Celestia and $TIA a competitor to Dymension and $DYM? Dymension and Celestia have a very similar approach. They both have a modular architecture and focus on roll-ups. In today’s episode, we will dive deeper into the similarities and differences, and which project might prevail in the long run. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI...
2024-02-1111 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastSuccessful Content Creation and Community Building in Crypto| Builder's Diary #8 with CryptocitoToday’s episode marks the eighth episode of “Builder’s Diary”. This format sheds light on the amazing people behind your favorite Proof of Stake chains and applications. Let's find out what visions our fellow builders follow, how they got to where they are today, and what future developments they anticipate. Today, we are joined by Cryptocito. Cryptocito is the biggest YouTuber in the Cosmos. Not only that: he is also the Co-Founder of Stakecito! Lastly, he is also my fellow Co-Founder of Cosmoverse, the largest annual conference of the Cosmos ecosystem. Today we will talk about what it...
2024-02-071h 17
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhy DePIN is set to become Crypto's Next Big Thing - Sunday Thought PieceWhat is a DePIN? DePIN is a community-driven system where individuals contribute resources to build and operate critical infrastructure in the real world. DePIN stands for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network, and it's all about bringing power back to the people. In today's episode, we will look closer at this sector, discuss why it has such a strong growth potential, the best DePIN projects, and much more. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimai...
2024-02-0411 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastSoarchain: A Deep-Dive into the Best DePIN ProjectWhat is Soarchain $MOTUS? Soarchain is a DePIN Layer 1 Blockchain that is about to launch. It aims to disrupt the automotive sector. In this video, you will learn everything you have to know about Soarchain, what the project's vision is all about, how you can profit by being early, potential competitors, and much more! Important Article: https://chorus.one/articles/how-soarchain-unlocks-depins-potential Soarchain Blog: https://www.blog.soarchain.com/ Soarchain Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkHIfce5nm0&t=6s - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: ...
2024-02-0325 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastHow to Succeed as an Angel Investor in Crypto | Builder’s Diary #7 with Sebastien CoutureFor the seventh episode of Builders´ Diary, we welcome Interop Ventures Co-Founder Sebastien Couture to the show! Builder's Diary sheds light on the famous builders behind your favorite crypto project. Sebastien is one of the most active investors in the Cosmos ecosystem. He also organizes the annual Cosmos tech-focused conference “Nebular Summit” in Paris and is host and co-host of both, the Epicenter and the Interop Podcast. Today we will talk about his journey in the crypto industry and how to succeed as a content creator and Angel Investor in the crypto industry. - - -
2024-01-3057 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastDeSci (Decentralized Science): The next Big Crypto Narrative? - Sunday Thought PieceWhat is DeSci DeSci? DeSci is short for decentralized Science and aims to fix various problems that the scientific community faces today, such as poor incentives, corruption vectors, a risk-averse culture, wrong quality metrics, wrong capital deployment, bad result stigma, inefficiency, and much more. So, how can we fix science with crypto technology? In today’s episode, we will discuss what DeSci precisely is, why the incentive structure in science is broken, how crypto can fix that, promising DeSci projects, what’s next, and much more! - - - Catch up with FRENS VALID...
2024-01-2814 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhat is Urbit? - with Sunny AggarwalWhat is Urbit? Urbit has existed for roughly twenty years and aims to rebuild the internet from scratch to get rid of intermediaries like Google and Co. Their claim: the internet can’t be saved since it is controlled by the megacorp! So, we need to start all over again! But how does Urbit work and what should the future of Urbit look like? Is this just a utopia? What about synergies between Urbit and the crypto industry? What are Urbit comets, planets, stars, and galaxies? And could Urbit launch a Cosmos blockchain? This and much more is what we...
2024-01-2455 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastPivoting your Crypto Career from being a Builder to becoming an Advisor/ VC | Builder's Diary #6 with Jack ZampolinFor the sixth episode of Builders´ Diary, we welcome Straneglove & Galielo Co-Founder Jack Zampolin to the show! Builder's Diary sheds light on the famous builders behind your favorite crypto project. Jack is one of the most respected builders in the crypto industry and an early contributor to Cosmos. Besides being the Co-Founder of Strangelove and Galileo, Jack is also the godfather of IBC relayers as he designed the first IBC Go Relayer. Ever since he started contributing to the Cosmos ecosystem, he has filled many gaps, such as on the product side of things, marketing, and BD. ...
2024-01-231h 04
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastEigenLayer: The Game Changer for Ethereum [feat. EigenLayer Airdrop] - Sunday Thought PieceWhat is EigenLayer and restaking? In today’s episode, we will dive deeper into EigenLayer. We will talk about what EigenLayer is, how we might see a tremendous ecosystem evolving on top of EigenLayer, how re-staking could become a common primitive in crypto, the chances of EigenLayer becoming a competitor for shared security blockchains like the Cosmos Hub and Polkadot, ways to become eligible for the EigenLayer airdrop and much more. YouTube Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS0XfjWu8Lo Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator/status/1747247671713190141 - - -
2024-01-2111 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastHow to Raise Millions of Dollars from the best Investors in Crypto | Builder's Diary #5 with Valentin PletnevFor the fourth episode of Builders´ Diary, we welcome Quasar Co-Founder Valentin Pletnev to the show! Builder's Diary sheds light on the famous builders behind your favorite crypto project. Quasar is a decentralized asset management platform leveraging the Cosmos SDK and powered by IBC. It is one of the most exciting DeFi projects to look at in 2024. Valentin is one of the youngest founders in crypto, and today we will talk about his journey, how to get started in the industry at a young age, his vision and motivation for launching Quasar, how to raise millions of d...
2024-01-2054 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastSolana Overrated, $ATOM Underrated? [Overrated/ Underrated] - with CryptocitoIs Solana $SOL overrated and Cosmos $ATOM underrated? Today marks the first episode of 2024 of our format Overrated/Underrated with Cryptocito in which we rate the current valuation and potential of various crypto projects. Today we will cover Solana, Sei $SEI, Celestia $TIA, $ATOM, Agoric $BLD, and many more! 0:00 Intro 5:16 Cosmos | $ATOM 12:37 Celestia | $TIA 15:43 Solana | $SOL 23:50 Nomic | $NOM 28:45 Sei | $SEI 36:25 Agoric | $BLD 40:45 Bitcoin $BTC ETF 48:40 Outro - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https...
2024-01-1649 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastHow to Master Crypto Airdrops in 2024The crypto airdrop season is back! Airdrops in the Solana, Celestia, and Cosmos ecosystems have treated stakers very pleasantly in the past weeks and months. But today we will ask the question of how sustainable stake-drops are, how to run a successful airdrop that drives users to your platform, how airdrops can be the ultimate go-to-market and marketing initiative, and what the perfect airdrop anticipation portfolio looks like. - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitte...
2024-01-1315 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastPassage: Best Crypto Gaming Project? - with Lex AvelinoWhat is Passage? And is Passage the best crypto gaming and metaverse project? Today we are joined by Passage Co-Founder Lex Avelino. Passage is the metaverse project of the Cosmos ecosystem and today we will discuss the comeback of the Metaverse, how AI is transforming the gaming industry and making the production costs of games 10x cheaper, how you can create your own world and game on Passage, when you will finally be able to enter all of the Passage worlds, and so much more! - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBS...
2024-01-1156 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastThe Past and the Future of Cosmos | Builder's Diary #4 with Marko BaricevicFor the fourth episode of Builders´ Diary, we welcome the Cosmos SDK Lead Marko Baricevic to the show! Builder's Diary sheds light on the famous builders behind your favorite crypto project. Marko is one of the most respected builders in the Cosmos ecosystem and all of crypto. In this episode, we reflect on how Marko became one of the core developers in Cosmos after learning programming only out of curiosity, the early days of Cosmos, the legendary crypto era in Berlin, the current state of the Cosmos ecosystem, and the hub and why we are on track, t...
2024-01-0951 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastCrypto Investment Thesis & Airdrop Strategy for 2024 - with StakecitoWhat is the crypto investment thesis for 2024? How do I optimize my staking portfolio for airdrops? What are the top narratives, sectors, and projects to look at in 2024 and what will disappoint us? This is what we will discuss with Stakecito Co-Founder Serch today! - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum Catch up with Stakecito: 💻 YOUTUBE: STAKECITO YOUTUBE 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/stakecito ...
2024-01-041h 00
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastThe End Goal of Crypto and How to Fix Our Money - with Ethan BuchmanWhat is the end goal of crypto and how can we fix today's money? Dive in for one of the most dense and intense conversations ever held on our podcast! Max is joined by Ethan Buchman, co-founder of Cosmos and CEO of Informal Systems. Together, they discuss how to fix our money, and the end state of crypto, and develop a critique of major economic philosophies. - - - - - Follow Ethan: Ethan: https://twitter.com/buchmanster Ethan´s blog (seriously, check it out!!): https://ebuchman.github.io/ In...
2023-11-301h 09
Frens Validator Crypto Podcast$ATOM Maximum Inflation Rate Halving: A Bullcase for Cosmos?Governance Proposal 848 passed which will halve the maximum inflation rate of $ATOM, the native cryptocurrency of the Cosmos hub from 20% to 10%. But why did the Cosmos community decide to do so? Is this a bullish sign for $ATOM? What are some takeaways from the recent discussions? This and much more is what we will discuss today! - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER
2023-11-2808 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastShould the Cosmos Hub Allocate 600k $ATOM to pStake? - with Mikhil PandeyGovernance proposal 853 aims to allocate 600k $ATOM to pStake. The pStake protocol is built on top of Persistence. Persistence is a liquid staking blockchain in Cosmos. The proposal aims to make stkATOM more liquid and available across the Cosmos and counter-fight centralizing forces coming from one dominant liquid staking protocol only. But what are the other arguments speaking for and against allocating 600K $ATOM to pStake? What is Persistence V8? Today we sit down with Mikhil Pandey to delve deeper into these questions and reflect on the past, present, and future of liquid staking. ...
2023-11-2039 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastAll you need to know about the new dYdX Chain - with David GogelThe highly anticipated dYdX chain is finally here! At Cosmoverse 2023, we sat down with David Gogel to teach you everything you need to know about the dYdX chain. - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast is meant for informational purposes only and should not be treated as financial, legal, or tax advice. This podcast’s...
2023-11-1429 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastFrom Ripple to Ethereum to Cosmos | Builder's Diary #3 - 0xJim, Co-Founder CatalystFor the third episode of Builders´ Diary, we welcome 0xJim from Catalyst to our show! Builder's Diary sheds light on the famous builders behind your favorite crypto project. 0xJim has had an extensive journey in the crypto industry so far. He was an early contributor at Ripple and ENS, then joined AAVE, and is now a builder in the interchain. His newest project is called Catalyst and aims to unleash the full potential of IBC, the communication standard of the Cosmos ecosystem that makes fragile token bridges obsolete. Today we reflect on his journey in the crypto industry, his b...
2023-11-141h 06
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastSpeculators´ Demise #002 - Jeffrey Hu, Tech Lead at Hashkey CapitalWe welcome Jeffrey Hu, Tech Lead at Hashkey Capital for the second episode of Speculators' Demise. He is also an ambassador of the Cosmos Chinese community, co-hosting several Cosmos dev events. Previously, he was research director at IRIS Network (the first mainnet launched in Cosmos and running Cosmos Chinese community) and chief technical analyst at Huobi Research. He also drafted several blockchain standards and led blockchain project development in China. Together, we discuss due diligence as a VC and which narratives currently excite Jeffrey the most. Listen in to gain insights from one of crypto´s...
2023-11-0943 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastCelestia: The First-Ever Modular Blockchain! (Big $TIA Airdrop)What is Celestia and why is everyone so excited about Celestia's recent mainnet launch? Celestia is the first-ever modular blockchain. Modular blockchains separate the consensus and data availability layer from the execution layer. Therefore, modular blockchains differ significantly from today's monolithic blockchains. But how does Celestia's launch shape the rest of the crypto industry? What are the challenges for Celestia to overcome to become successful? And what about Celestia's native cryptocurrency, $TIA, and its recent airdrop and tokenomics? This and much more is what we will discuss today! - - - Cat...
2023-11-0616 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastShould the Cosmos Hub acquire Blockchains? (feat. Stride, Osmosis & Stargaze)Should the Cosmos Hub acquire blockchains? This discussion emerged at Cosmoverse'23 when Stride ($STRD) proposed to merge with the Cosmos Hub. But what would such an acquisition look like? And what about other chains like $OSMO and $STARS? And generally, what is a good strategy for the Hub if it decides to acquire blockchains? This is what we will discuss today! - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - -...
2023-11-0223 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastMaking $ATOM & the Cosmos Hub Successful! - with Noam CohenHow can we make $ATOM successful and find a set role for the Cosmos Hub in the Interchain and the broader crypto industry? And how can we make sure that teams are incentivized to stay in the AEZ and build successful projects? This is what we discussed with Noam Cohen from Binary Builders, a team that is thinking about and working on optimizing the hub's expenditures and making sure it spends its money more wisely and sustainably to set the stage for the AEZ and Cosmos. - - - - - Catch up...
2023-10-2657 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastCutting Edge Cosmos DeFi Alpha! >100% APR | Speculators´ Demise #001 - with The Calculator Guy, Dojo Validation, and LevanaFor the first episode of Speculators´ Demise, we welcome The Calculator Guy, Dojo Validation, and Levana to our show! Together, we assess the current Cosmos eco DeFi landscape and leak Alpha on the best yield strategies! - - - - - Follow Stephen (The Calculator Guy), the DeFi Dojo, and Levana: Stephen (The Calculator Guy): https://twitter.com/thecalcguy The Calculator Guy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCalculatorGuy/featured Define Logic Labs: https://twitter.com/DefineLogicLabs DeFi Dojo Website: https://whop.com/defi-dojo/ DeFi Dojo Valida...
2023-10-2142 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastBuilders' Diary #2 - Dean Tribble, CEO of AgoricFor the second episode of Builders´ Diary, we welcome Dean Tribble to our show! Dean has been working on smart contracts since before you were even born, and he is the CEO of Agoric, which aims to onboard millions of JavaScript developers to crypto. Tune in to learn Dean's unique take on crypto´s largest challenges, if there is more to our space than speculation, and what we can learn from the Web2 world. No matter if you are a developer or care more about the sociological impact of crypto, you won't find many other people who can...
2023-08-1052 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastHow Telekom becomes a Crucial Infrastructure Provider in Web3 - with Wolfgang Michael KrausThe Deutsche Telekom AG has become a crucial infrastructure provider in the crypto industry. The enterprise offers Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service and also allows you to stake your crypto assets via their own infrastructure. So far, the enterprise supports infrastructure with validators on the following networks: Ethereum ($ETH), Polkadot ($DOT), Polygon ($MATIC), Celo ($CELO), Chainlink ($LINK), and Flow ($FLOW). But how will this development continue? Does the enterprise plan to onboard more networks in the future? What are some common challenges that enterprises with the size of the Deutsche Telekom AG need to overcome? And what is the competition thinking of...
2023-07-1747 min
Frens Validator Crypto Podcast$NEAR Blockchain Growth Prediction & Analysis - with Meta PoolWhat is the status of the $NEAR ecosystem and where will $NEAR go next? This is what we discussed with Metapool founder Claudio. We also talked about lessons learned from the $800 million $NEAR grant, staking on Aurora, pain points in the NEAR ecosystem, the Rainbow bridge, roadmap, and much more! - - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum Check out Metapool: https://www.metapool.app/ - - - -...
2023-07-1749 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhere Avalanche ($AVAX) goes next - with Jay Kurahashi-SofueWhat exciting developments are occurring in the Avalanche ecosystem and where will it go next? We sat down with Jay Kurahashi-Sofue, VP of Marketing at Ava Labs, discussing these questions, similarities with the Cosmos ecosystem, scalability and interoperability of subnets, how Avalanche boards big players from Web2 and traditional finance, and much more! - - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - Timestamps 0:00 - 1:35 Intro 1:36...
2023-07-1727 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastUnclarity in US Securities Regulation: Is it really the SEC's fault? - with Andrew HemmingwayThe SEC just declared a basket of assets as securities, such as $ATOM, $ADA, and more! Besides, under the lead of Gary Gensler, sued Binance and Coinbase. This is why Gary Gensler and the SEC get heavily criticized right now. However, the is more to unpack here: not necessarily the SEC defines what a security is: congress is! The SEC only enforces the law set by congress and interprets their formulations. Also, there has been a communication gab between the CFTC and SEC - that said, pointing out Gary Gensler as the only one who carries the f...
2023-06-1643 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastSecurity 101 for Crypto Founders & Investors - with David Schwed (Halborn)How can you stay secure in the Web3 space, as a founder and investor? This is what we have discussed with David Schwed from Halborn. He shared a security 101 and shed some light on tricks hackers use that people think only happen in James Bond movies - but they happen in real life daily! - - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - Timestamps 0:00 - 1:54 Intro...
2023-06-1155 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastA new Crypto Narrative: Sector-Specific Appchains - with Injective CEO Eric ChenWhat are sector-specific blockchains? Sector-specific blockchains, such as Injective, gain a lot of traction right now. They are blockchains that are tailored to specific dApps, like DeFi dApps, to launch on them. With the launch of Astroport, formerly the largest DeFi dApp on Terra, this direction gets more obvious. So, do sector-specific blockchains represent a new crypto primitive? And what does the launch of Astroport mean for Injective and the broader Cosmos ecosystem? And what does it mean for $INJ? This is what we discuss with Injective CEO Eric Chen! - - - - - -
2023-05-2448 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhat is Soarchain and $MOTUS? - with Deniz KalaslıoğluWhat is Soarchain? Soarchain is an upcoming Cosmos SDK-based blockchain that is about to launch. The project has built a hardware device first, which is called MOTUS. With the MOTUS device, people can collect data on the underlying road their vehicle is driving on. MOTUS brings the collected data on the $SOAR blockchain, where the data gets commercialized. The user or driver earns $MOTUS as a reward. But how does the procedure work, what about the $SOAR token, privacy concerns, and the partnership with Suzuki that the project closed a while ago? This and much more are what we...
2023-05-161h 26
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastHow Institutions Experiment with Blockchain Networks - with Burcu KucukunalHow are financial institutions like Akbank, one of the largest banks in Turkey, entering Web3? This is what we discussed with Burcu Kucukunal, Digital Design & Innovation SVP at Akbank. We dived deeper into their experiences with blockchain, the landscape of the Turkish ecosystem, and so much more! - - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER All information presented in this pod...
2023-05-1312 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastIs Polkadot $DOT overrated? [Overrated/ Underrated] - with CryptocitoWelcome back to Overrated/ Underrated with Cryptocito. In this format, we rate the valuation and potential of several Cosmos projects. Our hosts Juri Maibaum and Cryptocito will share their personal opinion on several Cosmos projects. Today they will talk about $ATOM Economic Zone | AEZ, Neutron | $NTRN, Avalanche | $AVAX, Polkadot | $DOT, Nolus, and many more. - - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - - - F...
2023-05-131h 17
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastBuilders´ Diary #1 - Griffin Anderson, CEO of Phi Labs (Archway)Welcome to the first episode of our new format Builders´ Diary! Here, we will shed light on the personalities behind our favorite chains and protocols and discover what makes them so unique. For our premiere, we welcome Griffin Anderson, CEO of Phi Labs. Phi Labs is a core contributor to Archway, a Layer-1 with novel incentive mechanisms for developers and dApp builders. We discuss Griffin´s road to crypto and everything you need to know about Archway. - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 Website: https://frens.arm...
2023-05-101h 07
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhere Avalanche and $AVAX go next! - with Jay Kurahashi-SofueWhat does the future of Avalanche and $AVAX look like? The Avalanche ecosystem always has had strong synergies with the Cosmos ecosystem - the concept of subnets is very similar to Cosmos' appchains. But where do the ecosystem differ from each other? What's next for Avalanche and $AVAX? What is Avalanche doing to drive mass adoption? This and much more is what we discussed with Jay Kurahashi-Sofue, VP of Marketing at Ava LAbs. - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON...
2023-05-0828 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastThe Shanghai Update: Will Institutions now start staking $ETH?What is the Ethereum Shanghai update all about? The Shanghai Update is essentially a part of the completion of Ethereum's journey of switching from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake. With the Shanghai Update, $ETH stakers will now be able to withdraw their $ETH staking rewards. This is massive since this signals that Ethereum matures at an insanely rapid speed. It is a de-risking event for $ETH since people now have the confidence to be able to withdraw their $ETH after staking. This is especially interesting in the context of institutions. Will they now start staking $ETH? Moreover, w...
2023-04-121h 04
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastNoble Asset Issuance Blockchain - explained by Jelena DjuricWhat is the Noble blockchain all about? The Noble blockchain is an asset issuance chain and went live very recently. It leverages the Cosmos SDK and serves to issue assets to the broader Cosmos ecosystem, like naive $USDC. But what is the Noble airdrop all about? When can expect to use native $USDC in Cosmos? Are other assets in the pipeline? What relationship does the project have with Circle? This and much more is what we will discuss with Noble CEO Jelena Djuric today! - - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR:
2023-03-3045 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastQuasar: The Future of Crypto Investing - with Valentin PletnevWhat is Quasar? Quasar is one of the pioneers in the decentralized asset management space. The project leverages the Cosmos SDK and allows people to create and invest in vaults that give investors exposure to a basket of various Cosmos assets such as $ATOM, $OSMO, $JUNO, and more. The project launched recently and is gaining traction extremely fast. Besides that, the $QSR airdrop is in the air. In this episode, we sit down with Quasar CEO Valentin Pletnev to discuss the vision of Quasar, the future of crypto investing, the $QSR airdrop, how the protocol works, and so much...
2023-03-2951 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastIs $STARS a hidden gem? [Overrated/ Underrated] - with CryptocitoWelcome back to Overrated/ Underrated with Cryptocito. In this format, we rate the valuation and potential of several Cosmos projects. Our hosts Juri Maibaum and Cryptocito will share their personal opinion on several Cosmos projects. Today they will talk about: Kava | $KAVA, Neutron | $NTRN, Stargaze | $STARS, Quicksilver | $QCK, Cosmos | $ATOM, and many more. - - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - - - Follow...
2023-03-171h 00
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastNolus Blockchain: The World's first DeFi LeaseWhat is Nolus blockchain? Nolus is a Cosmos SDK-based blockchain that is about to launch. The project will provide a brand-new product to the crypto industry: the world's first DeFi lease! The Nolus DeFi Lease allows users to deposit an asset, i.e. $ETH, in a smart contract. Thus, the user has an outlook to receive up to 3x of the initially deposited amount of $ETH. This is because the user needs to pay an interest rate. If the user paid off the interest rate completely, he is going to receive his deposit plus up to 3x the deposited...
2023-03-1144 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastAre $EVMOS & $CANTO overrated? - Overrated/ Underrated with CryptocitoAre $EVMOS & $CANTO overrated? Today our host Juri Maibaum plays Overrated/ Underrated with Cryptocito. They will talk about different Cosmos projects elaborating on whether they are overrated or underrated. They will talk about: $EVMOS (Evmos), $CANTO (Canto), $KUJI (Kujira), $MARS (Mars Protocol), Cosmos governance, Interchain Security, $SOMM (Sommelier), $INJ (Injective), and $STRIDE (Stride Zone). Enjoy! - - - - Follow Cryptocito: https://twitter.com/Cryptocito - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens...
2023-02-121h 22
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastCosmos Proposal #95: $7.8 Million for $ATOM Accelerator DAO?!Governance Proposal #95 is yet another controversial governance proposal that went live on the Cosmos hub. The Proposal asks for 855,000 $ATOM ($7.8 million) to fund the $ATOM Accelerator DAO. The DAO aims to become a grants program. This program would be in charge of 855,000 $ATOM to fund new projects, reward contributors of the Cosmos hub, and kick-start new developments. Besides, the DAO will serve as spam protection, to prevent smaller and spammy proposals to go live on the hub. But what about the salary payroll to compensate the team behind this program? Is it too much? What if the p...
2023-02-021h 03
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastIBC Implementation & setting up a Validator on NEAR - with Bowen WangNEAR is coming to the interchain by implementing IBC - this is big as NEAR has a flourishing DeFi ecosystem. In today's episode, we will talk with Bowen Wang from Pagoda about the DeFi ecosystem on NEAR, IBC, and how YOU can set up a validator on NEAR. Enjoy! - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast is me...
2022-09-2023 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastIs MEV a Risk for Cosmos Decentralization? - with MekatekIs MEV, and especially cross-chain MEV, a risk for the decentralization in the Cosmos ecosystem? In short: is MEV a huge opportunity for the Cosmos ecosystem to extract and generate values worth billions of dollars, or will it be a massive risk? This is what we will discuss with the MEV protocol Mekatek today. - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER All information pre...
2022-08-2456 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWill Cross-chain MEV end the Bear market? - with Skip ProtocolMEV is a hot topic in the interchain right now. There are many different views on this topic (i.e., are there good and bad MEV?). But what is MEV, after all? How can we profit from MEV, and could cross-chain MEV end the bear market? This is what we will discuss with the cross-chain MEV protocol Skip protocol. Enjoy! - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum ...
2022-08-0546 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhy the App-Chain thesis will win - with Brent Xu (Umee), Eric Chen (Injective) & Hyung (Crescent)DYDX made the first move, and now many other Ethereum dApps may take the same step: launching their own customized Cosmos chains! But why is launching a chain so attractive for DeFi dApps? And will eventually, every DeFi protocol become its own Cosmos chain? This is what we will discuss today with Brent Xu (Umee), Eric Chen (Injective), and Hyung Yeon Lee (Cresent). Enjoy! - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum ...
2022-08-0359 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastCosmos to become THE Multi-Billion $$ MEV ecosystem - with Sunny AggarwalWill Cosmos become THE ecosystem for MEV? MEV is a hot topic right now and one of the fast-growing + most profitable sectors in crypto. The Cosmos architecture could allow setting up a wild MEV playground in the crypto industry. But what is MEV all about? Why are people talking about good & bad MEV? And what are the different approaches to maximize profit from MEV? This is what I will discuss with Osmosis Co-Founder Sunny Aggarwal today! - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.a...
2022-08-0352 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastFormer Terra projects becoming Cosmos chains - with DankuR, Kujira & Mars ProtocolFormer Terra dApps are now becoming Cosmos chains. The most recent examples are Kujira & Mars Protocol. Today, we will talk about both projects and elaborate on the upsides and challenges in order to become a customized Cosmos-SDK-based blockchain and what it means for the interchain! Enjoy! - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast is meant for informational pu...
2022-08-031h 11
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastThe Future of the Cosmos Hub & $ATOM - with Marko Baricevic, Jehan Tremback, Felix Lutsch & Xavier MeeganWhat will the future of the Cosmos Hub look like? How will we strengthen the tokenomics of $ATOM in the future? And what is governance proposal #72 all about? This is what we have discussed with Marko Baricevic from the Interchain GmbH, Jehan Tremback, and Felix Lutsch & Xavier Meegan from Chorus One. - - - - FOLLOW CHORUS: https://chorus.one/ FOLLOW INTERCHAIN GMBH: https://interchain-gmbh.breezy.hr/ FOLLOW INFORMAL SYSTEMS: https://informal.systems/ - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH...
2022-07-051h 03
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastGovernance Proposal #72: Improving $ATOM's Tokenomics? - with Zaki Manian, Jelena Djuric & P2P ValidatorGovernance Proposal #72 is live on the hub! It aims to launch a DeFi hub that will leverage Interchain Security. Therefore, DeFi projects shall be incentivized to launch on the new hub. The idea is also to strengthen the tokenomics of $ATOM. However, many Cosmonauts are against this proposal. Few validators even voted "No with Veto" on governance proposal #72. In today's episode, we will talk about what proposal #72 aims to do and clarify some misunderstandings. Enjoy! - - - - - - Catch up with FRENS VALIDATOR: 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📲 FOLLOW ON TWI...
2022-07-0453 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastTales Of Cosmonauts Ep. 1 - with Onur AkoplatOnur Akpolat from the Interchain GmbH is our very first guest for the brand-new format "Tales of Cosmonauts". In this format, we talk about the life of well-known Cosmonauts. E.g., what brought them into crypto, what would be their advice for future crypto founders, and much more. Onur has gone a long way in this industry so far. Today he is working on the Builders Program, a program that aims to onboard more builders into Web 3 and the interchain. In today's episode, we talk about Onur's history, what brought him into crypto, and what you can do in...
2022-06-2950 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastShould we ban Validator-Specific Airdrops on Evmos? - with Federico Kunze-Küllmer, Orbital Apes & Jacob GadikianShould we ban validator-specific airdrops on Evmos? The critique by people like Jacob Gadikian is that these initiatives would lead to centralization. But is this true? And can we implement guidelines to tackle centralization? This is what we will discuss today! - - - - FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - FOLLOW FEDERICO: https://twitter.com/fekunze FOLLOW ORBITAL APES: https://twitter.com/OrbitalApes FOLLOW JACO...
2022-06-221h 18
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWhat's the next DOMINANT Cosmos Stablecoin? - with Dean Tribble, Siddarth Patil & Henrik Aasted SørensenWhat will be the next dominant stablecoin in Cosmos & the interchain after the Terra/ $UST drama? There are some upcoming candidates like $IST from Agoric or $CMST from Comdex - but also existing solutions like the e-Money stablecoins such as $EEURO or $ECHF. So, which of them will take the lead? And besides, how will these stablecoins work and peg to the USD/ Euro. This is what host Juri Maibaum discusses with Dean Tribble from Agoric, Siddarth Patil from Comdex, and Henrik Aasted Sørensen from e-Money. - - - - CHECK OUT AGORIC: https://ag...
2022-06-131h 17
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastCelestia Deep-Dive - Atomic AlphaWhat is Celestia? Celestia is a crypto project from the Cosmos ecosystem that is about to launch. More precisely, Celestia is a modular blockchain that allows developers to deploy their own customized blockchain. But why is this so exciting? And why do people claim that Celestia just solved the blockchain trilemma? This is what host Juri Maibaum explains to you in today's episode. FOLLOW FRENS VALIDATOR: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator STAKE WITH FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - DISCLAIMER A...
2022-06-0917 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastCosmos Predictions - with Cryptocito, Danku & Liam Connor The Terra drama affected the whole crypto industry but especially Cosmos. $UST and $LUNA were omnipresent in the interchain. That said, many investors got rekt. But also the macroeconomic situation is difficult! So, what is to expect in the interchain in the next couple of months? This is what Juri Maibaum discussed with Cryptocito, Danku, and Liam from Confident in Crypto FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ FOLLOW DANKU: https://twitter.com/danku_r FOLLOW LIAM: https://twitter.com/L1am_Crypto FOLLOW CRYPTOCITO: https://twitter.com/Cryptocito FOLLOW JURI: htt...
2022-06-041h 25
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastE-Money: The Next Dominant IBC Stablecoin - with Henrik SørensenWhat is e-Money? e-Money is a Cosmos zone that issues many fully-backed stablecoins such as EEURO, ECHF, and many more. Today, we talked to Henrik Sørensen, Founder of e-Money. We discussed the Terra drama, the future of e-Money in the interchain, and so much more! e-Money: https://e-money.com/ FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ 📲 FOLLOW US TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum ---------------------- DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast is meant for informational purposes only and should not be treated...
2022-05-3043 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastPenumbra: Privacy for DeFi - with Henry de ValenceWhat is Penumbra? Penumbra is a Privacy blockchain that aims to make the usage of DeFi more private. Today we talk to Henry de Valence. He is the Co-Founder of Penumbra. We discussed how the project differs from Secret Network, why privacy in DeFi is important, and so much more! PENUMBRA: https://penumbra.zone/ FRENS VALIDATOR: https://frens.army/ 📲 FOLLOW US TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - ---------------------- DISCLAIMER All information presented in this podcast i...
2022-05-3056 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastAssetMantle: Brand-new Cosmos NFT marketplaceWhat is Asset Mantle? Asset Mantle is an NFT marketplace from the Persistence ecosystem. It provides security advantages other NFT marketplaces can not provide. But why is this so? And will the project be able to develop its own NFT culture? This is what we will discuss today! ASSET MANTLE: https://assetmantle.one/ FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army/ 📲 FOLLOW US TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https://twitter.com/jurimaibaum - - - - ---------------------- DISCLAIMER All information presented in this pod...
2022-05-2554 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastIs This the End of Terra & $LUNA and What This Means for Cosmos - with CryptocitoTerra is in big problems right now: the $UST price depegged from the $USD price. And also $LUNA is dumping like crazy! But what does the emergency plan by Terra look like? How will this affect Cosmos? And will we now enter a bear market? This is what we will discuss with Cryptocito in today’s episode! Cryptocito Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3AiUZXS0L4 Confident in Crypto Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT4M5ff4O9k FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army/ 📲 FOLLOW U...
2022-05-1151 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastSecret Network: Bringing Privacy to Cosmos - with Guy ZyskindWhat is Secret Network? Secret Network is a Cosmos blockchain that enables privacy by default for its dApps. But what does this mean? How can Secret Network ensure privacy for its users? What is the $SCRT token all about? And why are celebrities like Quentin Tarantino using Secret NFTs? This is what Juri Maibaum discussed with Secret Labs CEO Guy Zyskind in today's episode! SECRET NETWORK 💻 WEBSITE: https://scrt.network/ LEGENDAO: https://legendao.io/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army
2022-05-0355 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastArchway Deep Dive - with Griffin AndersonWhat is Archway? Archway is a Cosmos-based smart contract platform. The blockchain is about to launch! The exciting aspect of Archway is that not only stakers will earn the network rewards but also the dApps themselves! This is why Archway is one of the most anticipated projects in the interchain right now! In today's episode, we talk to Griffin Anderson, an early contributor of Archway! We will talk about the advantages of Archway, a potential airdrop, and so much more! ARCHWAY 💻 WEBSITE: https://www.archway.io/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/archwayhq FREN...
2022-04-2727 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastFirst Evmos AMM: How to be Eligible for the $DIFF Airdrop - with Pixel Verse#diffusion #airdrop #evmos #diff The first Evmos airdrop got confirmed! Diffusion, the first AMM on Evmos, will hand out an airdrop to active users and community members. In today’s episode, we will clarify what you have to do to be eligible for the $DIFF airdrop. DIFFUSION 💻 WEBSITE: https://diffusion.fi/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/diffusion_fi?lang=en FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OQ... 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: https...
2022-04-2153 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastLiquid Staking on Cosmos - with pStakeWhat is pStake? pStake is a liquid staking protocol in the Cosmos ecosystem. The project emerged out of Persistence and gained a lot of attention due to its airdrop. But what are the differences to other liquid staking protocols such as Quicksilver? And how did the project bring bATOM to Terra? This is what we will discuss in today's episode! PSTAKE 💻 WEBSITE: https://blog.pstake.finance/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pStakeFinance FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OQ... 📲 FOLLOW ON...
2022-04-2051 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastCrescent as a DeFi Hub on Cosmos and the $CRE AirdropWhat is Crescent? Crescent unlocks the full potential of the GravityDEX and is about to become the DeFi hub of Cosmos! Besides, the project just announced its $CRE airdrop! But what is the $CRE token all about and how can I be eligible? This is what we will discuss in today's episode! CHECK OUT CRESCENT Medium Blog Post: https://crescentnetwork.medium.com/crescent-token-distribution-926d90444a8b Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vmjfqHy4UA FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc1zSLmzH5c&t=1...
2022-04-1336 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastHow Interchain Security Will Strengthen the Tokenomics of $ATOM - with Billy RennekampWhat is interchain security? Interchain security is one of the most exciting developments in the Cosmos ecosystem as it will strengthen the tokenomics of $ATOM. But how does it work? And what is the Club Cosmos all about? This is what Juri Maibaum discusses with Billy Rennekamp in today's episode. FOLLOW BILLY & INTERCHAIN FOUNDATION 💻 WEBSITE: https://interchain.io/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/interchain_io 📲 FOLLOW BILLY ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/billyrennekamp FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OQ... ...
2022-04-0641 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastWall Street To Ape Into Ecological Assets - with Gregory Landua from Regen NetworkWhat is Regen Network? Regen Network is a Cosmos chain that focuses on ecological assets. And Wallstreet is about to ape into these ecological assets. But why is this so? And what role does Regen Network play in the interchain? This is what we will discuss with Gregory Landua (Regen Network CEO) in today's episode! REGEN NETWORK 💻 WEBSITE: https://www.regen.network/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/regen_network 📲 FOLLOW GREGORY ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/gregory_landua FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www...
2022-03-301h 00
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastQuicksilver´s Never-Ending Airdrop and the Outcome of Proposal #16Quicksilver is a liquid staking protocol in the Cosmos ecosystem. They recently announced their airdrop that will never end: literally! In today's episode, Juri Maibaum welcomes Joe and Vish from Quicksilver to the show. They talked about their airdrop, liquid staking, the impacts on governance, and so much more! And besides, we also cover the outcome of JUNO proposal #16, a REGEN Network update, and the Cerberus airdrop! QUICKSILVER 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/quicksilverzone FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1...
2022-03-1656 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastJUNO Governance Proposal #16: Right or Wrong?What is the JUNO governance proposal #16 all about? And why will it be a pathbreaking proposal: not only for JUNO or the Cosmos community but for the history of the crypto industry. JUNO proposal #16 is about seizing the funds of a whale address. Is this unethical? In today's episode, we will talk about the pros and cons of the proposal. FRENS VALIDATOR 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OQ... 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator ----- 🌖 FOLLOW JURI: TWITT...
2022-03-1315 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastNFTs as a Service - with Halsey Minor from Vivid LabsToday, I talk to Halsey Minor from Vivid Labs. Halsey Minor is an internet media pioneer, who is known for starting CNET in 1993. He is also known in crypto for starting the company Uphold, which most of you might be familiar with. His latest project is all about NFTs, specifically NFTs as a service. Vivid Labs turns NFTs into programmable multi-media experiences. This episode is all about Vivid Labs and why it’s gonna revolutionize the NFT industry. ----- Vivid Labs: https://www.vividlabs.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VividLabsHQ -----...
2022-03-1228 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastBuilding Web3 - with Kevin Owocki from GitcoinWhat is Gitcoin? Gitcoin is a company that builds the Web3 space. Vitalik Buterin called Gitcoin a key pillar of Ethereum. But what will the future look like? And how will Gitcoin interact with Cosmos in the future? This is what Juri Maibaum discusses with Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki in today's episode! CHECK OUT GITCOIN 💻 WEBSITE: https://gitcoin.co/ FRENS VALIDATOR 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OQ... 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frensvalidator ----- 🌖 F...
2022-03-1224 min
Frens Validator Crypto PodcastThe Institutional Adoption of Crypto is here - with Evan FisherWhat is Portal VC? Portal VC is a VC firm that focuses on the crypto industry. In today's episode, Juri Maibaum sat down with Evan Fisher, founder of Portal VC. They talked about the regulatory framework in the US, stablecoins, institutional crypto mass adoption, and so much more! PORTAL VC 💻 WEBSITE: https://www.portal.vc/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/hiPortalVC FRENS VALIDATOR 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OQ... 💻 WEBSITE: https://frens.army/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.co...
2022-02-2844 min
Frens Validator Crypto Podcast2022: The Year of Stablecoins and NFTs - with Reeve Collins2022 is going to be the year of stablecoins and NFTs. We saw many discussions and hearings about stablecoins in 2021 already. But how will this continue in 2022? This is what Juri Maibaum discusses with Reeve Collins, Co-Founder of Blockv and former CEO of Tether. Besides stablecoins, we will also talk about NFTs. More precisely, we will focus on how corporations will use NFTs in 2022. CHECK OUT BLOCKV 💻 WEBSITE: https://blockv.io/ 📲 FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blockv_io FRENS VALIDATOR 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OQ...
2022-02-1536 min