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Ready Layer 2It's Open Season w/ Open Ape from Fractional Uprising StudiosOn this episode, I talk with Open Ape (@ape_open) from Fractional Uprising Studios about Open Season, their third-person shooter pitting various NFT communities against each other in a multiplayer battle on JPEG Island. We discuss: The founding principles of Fractional Uprising Studios The reasons why they have avoided VC funding and bootstrapped the project The role of community in the development and success of their projects Their partnership with Sanko and their SankoTV event The many ways in which NFT projects can participate in Open Season Their unique NFT membership model and the opportunity that represents for...
2024-09-0454 minReady Layer 2Journey to Smithonia: An Interview w/ the Smithy DAO Team and a Sneak Peek at Their Forthcoming MOBAJoin host git.smol on Ready Layer 2 for an engaging conversation with the Smithy DAO team. In this episode, dive into the creation of their new MOBA game, explore the roles and insights of the team members, and get a firsthand look at the game's development and the strategies that drive it. What You'll Discover: Meet the Smithy DAO Team: Learn about the diverse roles of team members, and how each contributes to the project's success. Development Journey: Hear how the team transitioned from initial game concepts to the development of a MOBA, focusing on player...
2024-05-2154 minReady Layer 2A Status Update on the Arbitrum Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP) with DjinnJoin host git.smol on Ready Layer 2 as we explore the Arbitrum DAO Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP) with our guest, Dan from Vela, also known as NFT_Djinn. In this episode, discuss how this vital initiative aims to transform the Web3 gaming ecosystem on Arbitrum with substantial funding and innovative strategies. Episode Insights: Program Goals: Discover the GCP's objectives to boost game development on Arbitrum, backed by significant financial support. Funding Dynamics: Learn the key differences between grants and investments, tailored to advance gaming projects. Governance and Oversight: Understand the program's operational framework, including a new...
2024-05-0416 minReady Layer 2Exploring Loadstar Finance: Arbitrium's Native Money Market with Waffle Join us in this enlightening episode of Ready Layer 2 as we speak with Waffle from Loadstar Finance. Discover how Loadstar is shaping the decentralized finance landscape on Arbitrum through innovative lending services, unique tokenomics, and strategic incentives. What We Cover: Introduction to Loadstar Finance: Learn about their role in the Arbitrum lending market and how they offer flexible borrowing and lending services. Innovative Tokenomics and Incentives: Explore how Loadstar users can stake tokens for staking boosts and direct incentives to their preferred markets using an emission gauge. Strategic Insights: Discuss...
2024-05-0139 minReady Layer 2Creating a Children's Book from an NFT Collection: A Smol StoryIn this episode, we're joined by Jordan and Derrick, members of the Treasure community, who have taken the extraordinary step of basing a children's book series on the Smol Brains NFT collection. Episode Highlights: The Genesis of an Idea: We trace the origins of the concept to turn the Smol Brains NFT collection into a children's book series, beginning with "A Smol Story: Arlo's First Adventure." The Artistic Process: Jordan and Derrick share the creative journey behind the book's illustrations and design. Challenges of Publishing: Insight into the hurdles encountered and overcome in the printing and...
2023-12-0137 minReady Layer 2Building a Community-first Marketplace with Q and Giga from UtopiaJoin Q (@0xFlips) and Giga (@gigachad_panda) from Utopia in a deep dive into the world of NFT marketplaces on Arbitrum. We discuss the unique vision behind Utopia, challenges in non-dev and dev collaborations, secrets to building a strong community, and what lies ahead for Utopia. In This Episode: The rationale for a new NFT marketplace Utopia's approach to artist and staker revenues Realities of non-developers working with developers Tips for writing an impactful whitepaper Utopia's roadmap: Launchpad and staking features Creation of Utopia Portals Community building strategies Future plans for Utopia Connect with Utopia:
2023-11-2245 min
Health Unchained PodcastHealthTech Podcasters Unravel Web3's Impact on Healthcare with Don Lee (HC Biz Show)We dive into the intricate world of health IT, examining the elusive goal of global interoperability and the dynamic role of blockchain technology. Don Lee sheds light on the innovative strides in biotech, particularly in expediting drug development for rare diseases, while also touching on the critical funding hurdles faced by startups. With a candid reflection on the evolution of healthcare data sharing, exemplified by New York's notable achievements, the conversation pivots to the personal—how a boundless curiosity not only makes for an engaging podcast host but also drives a deeper understanding of technology's impact on healthcare.
2023-11-181h 00Ready Layer 2Building a Modern Marketing Organization in Web3 with Andrew SaundersIn this episode, we sit down with Andrew Saunders, the Chief Marketing Officer at Hashflow, to delve into the key ingredients for building a modern marketing organization to crush it in web3. Our conversation covers a wide array of insights: Transitioning from Web2 to Web3 Marketing: Andrew shares his perspectives on the transformative journey from traditional marketing methods to those tailored for the Web3 era. Empowering Everyone Beyond the 0.01%: Discover Andrew's mission to make Web3 accessible to all, not just the select few. Community Building and Inbound Marketing in Web3: Uncover why community-centric strategies and inbound ma...
2023-11-031h 15Ready Layer 2Odyssey Reignited and Other Arbitrum Foundation InitiativesOn this episode, we talk with eli_defi (Arbitrum Foundation) and Hunter (Offchain Labs) about the Odyssey Reignited campaign and other Arbitrum Foundation initiatives including foundation grants. There are many opportunities for projects and founders in the Arbitrum ecosystem right now and several initiatives they should be aware of. We'll provide context and let you know which ones may be right for you. We discuss: The challenges of building a worldwide community. The role of the Arbitrum Foundation. Why they reignited the Odyssey. How projects can get involved now even if they weren't part...
2023-10-0643 minReady Layer 2Allowing Your Project to Evolve with Flook from KOTEOn this episode I talk with Flook from Knights of the Ether. Knights of the Ether (KOTE) is coming off of Mydsummer Madness - a very successful launch event for their deck builder game Blightfell. Flook takes us through the journey that began with a generative NFT collection on Mainnet, evolved to include a DeFi staking game on Arbitrum (thanks in part to the smol brains), and most recently, spawned the deck builder game, Blightfell. This story includes important lessons for founders about hiring from your community (a common theme on this show...
2023-08-0344 minReady Layer 2Building a Complex GameFi Project with Smashe from Tales of ElleriaOn this episode, I talk with Smashe from Tales of Elleria. This is a long-running project in the Treasure Dao ecosystem and it's had its share of ups and downs. They launched their mint at the height of the last bull run and then launched their game into an absolute extinction-level market collapse. But they persevered. The Tales of Elleria team built through the bear, suffered, and recovered, from a massive hack on their LP, and have kept building, and having fun, throughout. We talk about team size and structure for this type...
2023-07-2744 minReady Layer 2Building a Web3 Game with Your Community w/ Max Wave and Desolute from RealmOn this episode, I talk with Max Wave and Desolute from Realm. If you're a builder, you'll learn about: Building a community Building trust Generating excitement and engagement thru rapid delivery Engaging your community and giving them a real sense of ownership in building the game Launching tokens Building an economy Interop (both planned and unplanned… listen in to see what I mean) Team size and more If you're interested in becoming a mod or joining an existing team, you can learn from Max Wave and Desolute's experience. If you're a fan of Re...
2023-07-1258 min
OnChain Revolution -Covering all things on-chain, from Bitcoin to the entire crypto ecosystem.Defi Discussions Episode 24 - Gaming and Blackrock CorruptionIn this captivating episode of Defi Discussions, join our esteemed hosts Shizzy Niblettes and Yagobi, as they bring you an insightful conversation with a special guest, Ready Layer 2s Own Git.smol. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of decentralization as they discuss the hot topic of the SEC's potential impact on the crypto industry and the intriguing possibility of a BlackRock crypto takeover.
But that's not all! They also explore the latest happenings in Arbitrum gaming, unraveling the exciting developments and shedding light on what's going on in this rapidly evolving space. From gaming to...
2023-06-222h 22Ready Layer 2The Lost Donkeys: Past, Present, and FutureToday we're talking with Big Noodle and Lambo McGee about one of Arbitrum's most beloved projects... The Lost Donkeys. It started with a joke about Bridgeworld's funny-looking donkey, and quickly evolved into an NFT project, a lively community, and a game. We'll take you through the origin story, The Lost Paper, and the process of building a loyal community. We'll get into the mechanics of designing and building a game, how to deliver incremental value to your holders, and how to keep building towards the bigger, long-term vision. And we're going t...
2023-04-0351 minReady Layer 2An Arbitrum Battle Royale with The GainlingsWe talk with The Gainlings founders madski and nArtc about a fun new play2burn model coming to Arbitrum. It's a degen play where your NFTs battle it out and the winners come away with ETH bounties. From a founder's perspective, this innovative project allows us to explore a bunch of interesting topics: The technical approach to building fully on-chain battles that are watchable right on OpenSea Unity programming inside an NFT Proper random number generation on a blockchain Prototyping and feedback - keep it simple Building the game mechanics and tokenomics Building a community and...
2023-03-2442 minReady Layer 2Stablecoins and Farming-as-a-service with Sperax - Alec Shaw and Subhajit RayOn this episode, we talk with Alec Shaw and Subhajit Ray from Sperax. We discuss: The Sperax DAO. USDS, which is their decentralized stable coin with built-in rewards. Demeter, which is their Farming-as-a-service infrastructure on Uniswap V3. You'll learn: About Sperax's journey building on Arbitrum. How to use Demeter, their farm-building tool, to quickly build liquidity for your own protocol. Plus, get marketing and financial support from the Sperax DAO when you do. Learn more at https://sperax.io/ Find full show notes with links to everything mentioned on...
2023-03-1431 minReady Layer 2Credibility Without Institutions - Mike Elias - Idea MarketMike Elias, founder of IdeaMarket.io tells us what it was like to build a social network on Arbitrum aimed to build a market for credibility and trust. We discuss: Why we have a credibility problem and why it's worth solving The risks of building for a smaller audience on L2 Approaches to simplifying the onboarding process and reducing friction for your end users Tools that can help like ChainList.org (to streamline the setup of L2 networks for your users) and Hop Protocol (to help users bridge funds to L2) Where to find help when...
2023-03-0742 minReady Layer 2Introducing Ready Layer 2Launching February 2023! A community-run podcast for the founders and innovators building the future of web 3 on Arbitrum. Host git.smol interviews experienced Arbitrum founders to share lessons, best practices, and helpful resources that will help the listener launch their own project more effectively and efficiently. Arbitrum power users, testers, and content creators will also benefit by gaining a better understanding of how protocols, projects, and tools work, and why they were built the way they were. Learn more at https://gitsmol.com/podcast Connect with me on Twitter: @gitsmol
2023-01-2602 min
OnChain Revolution -Covering all things on-chain, from Bitcoin to the entire crypto ecosystem.Defi Discussions Episode 4Join us on this week's episode of Defi Discussions as we welcome special guest Gitsmol! Gitsmol is a seasoned professional in the field of health IT, with expertise in business development and strategy. He is also the host of a Healthcare Biz podcast and a web3 explorer who is starting a new podcast focused on Arbitrum and layer 2 technology. Gitsmol shares his insights on the impact of decentralized finance and offers tips on what makes a great podcast. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!
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