Crypto Consumer Chronicles | Building a web3 equivalent of Patreon with Fabric

In this inaugural episode of the Crypto Consumer Chronicles series, Humpty Calderon speaks with Jonny Mack from Fabric.
Jonny discusses the concept of consumer crypto and the development of HyperSub.withFabric.xyz, an NFT subscription platform. He shares his background in tech and design, and how it has prepared him for the crypto industry. The conversation explores the different entry points into crypto, the importance of finding the Goldilocks zone between gambling and purism, and the need for simplicity in design. The discussion also delves into the motivation behind building Hypersub and the design principles that guided its development. Fabric founder Jonny Mack discusses the challenges of building a startup in the crypto space and the importance of finding the intersection between weird and delightful. He shares his experience of launching Hypersub, a subscription NFT platform, and the initial struggle to gain traction. Mack emphasizes the need for founders to gain insights and make informed decisions, even in the early stages of a project. He also highlights the importance of building both a protocol and a client, and the value of a great user experience in driving adoption. Mack introduces the Hypersub Accelerator program, aimed at helping creators succeed on-chain.
 
Links:
Hybersub website: https://hypersub.withfabric.xyz/
Jonny Mack X: https://twitter.com/_nonlinear
Jonny Mack Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/nonlinear.eth
 
Takeways
Consumer crypto can be approached from different entry points, including the computer (technology and economics) and the casino (economic opportunity). Success in the industry involves finding the Goldilocks zone between these two perspectives.
Simplicity in design is crucial in the complex world of crypto. The focus should be on making products and experiences easy to use and understand.
HyperSub was developed to address the lack of innovative use cases for NFTs beyond collectibles. It introduces the concept of NFT subscriptions, allowing creators to offer time-based access and share revenue with subscribers.
The design principles behind HyperSub include the integration of time as a dimension, the allocation of subscriber rewards, and on-chain referral rewards. These features differentiate HyperSub from traditional platforms like Patreon. Finding the intersection between weird and delightful can draw people in and make a product stand out.
The worst outcome for a founder's product is indifference; it's important to receive feedback, whether positive or negative.
Building both a protocol and a client is crucial in the crypto space, as a great user experience is necessary to demonstrate the value of the protocol.
Gaining insights and making informed decisions is challenging for early-stage founders in the crypto niche, but it's important to connect with early customers and iterate based on their feedback.
The HyperSub Accelerator program aims to help creators overcome roadblocks and succeed on-chain by providing support, distribution, and discoverability.
 
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S8 Ep3: What Makes a DAO Successful with Marco Grendel and 0xJustice from Polygon

Join host Rachel Rose in this episode as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guests 0xJustice and Marco Grendel of the Polygon core team. Together, they delve deep into the realm of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), sharing their journeys within the community and shedding light on the key factors that contribute to DAO success.
 
Covering everything from their origins to DAO success secrets, this podcast episode offers an insightful exploration of the fascinating world of Polygon and DAOs, inviting listeners to learn alongside the speakers.
 
Season 8 Resources:
https://www.bankless.community/
https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/
https://opolis.referralrock.com/l/1CRYPTOSAPI88/
 
Episode 3 Resources:
Connect with Marco: https://twitter.com/GrendelMarco
Connect with Justice: https://twitter.com/singularityhack
Connect with Rachel: https://linktr.ee/rachelroseb
Explore Polygon: https://polygon.technology/
All Roads Lead to Polygon: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1gqGvyagvmWKB?s=20

Web3 Founders: The Origins

Welcome to the Crypto Sapiens podcast!
In this episode, we explore the origins and stories of some of the most innovative and visionary Web3 founders including Chris Castig of Console, Evin of Disco, Dan Romero of Farcaster, Perchy of Chippi NFT, Alex Salnikov of Rarible and Frogmonkee. In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the personal and professional backgrounds of these trailblazers, and discover how their experiences shaped their journey towards building decentralized technologies.
As the saying goes, "every giant has beginnings," and the Web3 movement is no exception. The founders of Web3 are a diverse group of individuals who come from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. However, what they all share is a vision for a decentralized future that empowers individuals, rather than centralized institutions.
Before diving into the world of Web3, many of these founders had already made significant contributions to various industries, such as finance, technology, and academia. Their experiences and expertise in these fields helped shape their understanding of the limitations of centralized systems, and the potential of decentralized technology.
Through their stories, we'll discover the pivotal moments that led these founders to explore decentralized technology, and how they began to envision a future that was built on Web3 principles. We'll explore their personal and professional journeys, and how their backgrounds and experiences have helped shape their vision for a more decentralized world.
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Chris Castig https://twitter.com/castig  - Console https://twitter.com/consoledao 
Evin https://twitter.com/provenauthority  -  Disco https://twitter.com/discoxyz 
Dan Romero https://twitter.com/dwr  -  Farcaster https://twitter.com/farcaster_xyz 
Perchy https://twitter.com/TheFutureisDAO1  -  Chippi NFT https://twitter.com/chippinft 
Alex Salnikov https://twitter.com/insider0x  -  Rarible  https://twitter.com/rarible 
Frogmonkee https://twitter.com/frogmonkee 
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What Inspires Web3 Founders and Builders

This episode features snippets of inspiration as we explore what inspired today's builders and leaders of web3 and web3 communities during their crypto journey and what motivates these pioneers to build innovative products and services in the rapidly evolving world of decentralized technology.
Dan Romero reflects on his journey and how the internet provided an ungated space to create and publish content while growing an audience for minimal money or effort. 
Lukas shares how the vibrant and dynamic community on Crypto Twitter, where ideas are shared and debated in real time, inspired how this leads to new collaborations and innovations.
 Mike McGuiness, Chris Castig, and David Phelps are all inspired by the social visionary Balaji Srinivasan's transparent work on the Network State. Along with his revolutionary ideas of the impact crypto will have in the future of society. 
Vikram shares his vision of not living with regrets and how hearing years previously from Jeff Bezos has motivated him in everything that he has done. 
Zach Anderson shared being inspired by thinkers that work to open up different paradigms and systems.
Alex Salnikov shares the powerful impact Vitalik Buterin had on his journey and how reading Ethereum Whitepaper and the revolutionary foundation it set for decentralized finance and web3 technology. 
Perchy shares how friends have directly influenced his journey, leading him to where he is today. 
David Phelps also shares how creating community relationships impacted his journey, noting how deep dives into economics, economic theory, and macroeconomics not only inspired a realization of the decline of US Power and the decline in the US dollar but built the foundation for friendship. Friendships flourished over debates on the next global order, paving the path down the rabbit hole. This particular trip down the rabbit hole not only provoked higher level questions like, What if the next global empire isn't a psychical nation-state? What if the internet is the next Global state? But it also formed a lifelong friendship in the process.
 Alex Poon reflects on his experience with the alliance accelerator and the generosity and understanding within his network.
Erin McMullen reflects on women that she has met while creating a welcoming space for female and those that identify as non-binary.
Philip Silva notes Bitcoin and our very own Humpty Calderon as inspiration throughout his journey.
Visit the Crypto Sapiens website to download these inspirational and all of our other episodes episodes with these inspiring creators.
 
 
This episode features the following founders:
Charmverse - Alex Poon
Noox - Henry Lee
Disco -  Erin McMullen
Perchy- Chippi
Coordinape - Zach Anderson
Gm .xyz - Mike McGuiness
Ens - Kori
Farcaster- Dan Romero
Safe (Gnosis Safe) - Lukas
Console- Chris Castig
DAO lens- Vikram
Rarible- Alex Salnikov
Joke DAO- David Phelps
Bright ID- Philip Silva
 
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