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Onchain Alpha | Accelerating the analyst's data exploration journey with Allium

Humpty joins Ethan Chan from Allium in this final episode of Onchain Alpha.
 
In this conversation, Ethan from Allium discusses the importance of data in the blockchain space and how Allium aims to provide accurate, simple, and fast data to various segments of the market. They cover topics such as the meaning behind the name Allium, the value of data in accounting and auditing, stablecoins, NFTs, DEXs, institutional staking, and more. They also discuss the accessibility of blockchain data and how Allium is focused on improving the user experience for data analysts. The conversation touches on the process of creating data schemas and the potential role of AI in this process. Allium is focused on providing high-quality, real-time data indexing for the blockchain industry. They aim to solve data plumbing problems and help their partners save time and money. They have been working on civil detection for airdrops, clustering wallets across different chains to identify potential fraud. Allium is constantly adding new chains to their platform and aims to cover 80-90% of people's use cases in the next three months. They offer a trial for interested analysts and provide clear answers on whether they can help or not.
 
- Project Socials: https://twitter.com/AlliumLabs
- Guest(s): Ethan Chan
- Guest Socials: https://twitter.com/ethanyish
 
Crypto Sapiens:
https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/
https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_
https://warpcast.com/csm
 
 
Takeaways
- Allium aims to provide accurate, simple, and fast data to various segments of the blockchain market. - Data is crucial in accounting, auditing, stablecoins, NFTs, DEXs, institutional staking, and other areas of the blockchain ecosystem.
- There is a need to improve the accessibility and user experience of blockchain data for data analysts.
- Creating data schemas is a complex and resource-intensive process, but advancements in AI may help streamline it in the future. Allium focuses on providing high-quality, real-time data indexing for the blockchain industry.
- They help solve data plumbing problems and save their partners time and money.
- Allium has been working on civil detection for airdrops, clustering wallets across different chains to identify potential fraud.
- They are constantly adding new chains to their platform and aim to cover 80-90% of people's use cases in the next three months.
- Interested analysts can sign up for a trial and receive clear answers on whether Allium can help or not.

Onchain Alpha | Measuring the impact of open source software contributions with Open Source Observer

In this episode of Onchain Alpha Carl Cervone of Open Source Observer (Prev Hypercerts) discusses the importance of funding open source projects and the emergence of a culture of funding public goods in the Web3 ecosystem. He highlights the need for coordination and standards in the development of protocols and the role of open source in facilitating experimentation. Carl also explains the value of open source data and the role of the Open Source Observer project in connecting project work activities with on-chain data. He specifically mentions the impact of optimism in the L2 space and the ability to track and analyze data to prove its impact. The conversation explores the challenges of proving impact in the Web3 ecosystem and the role of data in measuring and incentivizing public goods. It discusses the need for impact data scientists and the potential of leveraging the social graph in open source networks. The conversation also touches on the importance of finding better metrics to measure impact and the opportunities for Web3 as more people get involved in impact data analysis.
 
Project website: https://www.opensource.observer/
Project Socials: https://twitter.com/osobserver
Carl Socials: https://twitter.com/carl_cervone
 
Takeways:
- There is a growing culture of funding public goods in the Web3 ecosystem, driven by the recognition of the interdependence and the need for collaboration.
- Protocols in the Web3 space require leadership that is focused on the long-term sustainability of the protocol and is willing to eventually step back and let the community take over.
- Open source projects in the crypto space have the advantage of being able to connect project work activities with on-chain data, allowing for better understanding and analysis of their impact.
- The Open Source Observer project aims to provide a platform for connecting project work activities with on-chain data, enabling the tracking and analysis of the impact of open source projects.
- Optimism has made a significant impact in the L2 space, and the Open Source Observer project has been able to track and analyze data to prove its impact. Proving impact in the Web3 ecosystem is challenging, but leading metrics like developer activity and user activity can provide some indication.
- The role of impact data scientists is emerging as a valuable skill set in the Web3 space.
- Leveraging the social graph in open source networks can enable new possibilities for measuring impact and identifying valuable projects.
- Finding better metrics to measure impact is an ongoing process, and being specific and detail-oriented is crucial.
- The opportunities for Web3 are vast as more people get involved in impact data analysis and contribute to the growth of public goods.

AI /\ web3 Series | pt 5 of 6 - Ryan Condron - Lumerin.io - Unrestricted Intelligence Summit

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there. In this part 5, we interviewed Ryan Condron of Lumerin.io. Lumerin is a decentralized marketplace for trading Bitcoin hashpower. Lumerin makes bitcoin hashpower accessible to anyone. Lumerin is partnering up with Morpheus, a decentralized AI network to develop applications that use AI to make web3 applications more accessible, efficient and transparent. Thanks Ryan for being so patient as I tried to understand how everything tied together!
 
Website: https://lumerin.io/
Socials: Lumerin X: https://twitter.com/hellolumerin
Ryan X: https://twitter.com/ryankcondron
 

Onchain Alpha | Enabling rapid development of advanced data applications with Powerloom

In this conversation, Swaroop and Humpty discuss the entrepreneurial journey and the creation of Powerloom protocol. Swaroop shares his background in tech and crypto, highlighting the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurship. They delve into the development of Power Loom, a composable data network for blockchain data, and its key features such as snapshots and decentralization.
The conversation also touches on the comparison between Power Loom and other data service providers in the industry.
In this conversation, Humpty and Swaroop discuss the success of Farcaster and the value of hackathons.
They explore the importance of connecting with founders and sponsors, as well as the future of hackathons in the decentralized social space.
Swaroop shares his vision for Power Loom and how it can continue to expand using innovative platforms. They also discuss the power of on-chain development and the impact of Web3 in the digital space.
The conversation concludes with a reminder to engage with Powerloom and stay updated on its developments.
Socials:
Powerloom X: https://twitter.com/
PowerloomHQ: https://powerloom.io/
Swaroop X: https://twitter.com/SwaroopH
Crypto Sapiens: https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/
https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_
https://warpcast.com/csm
 
Takeaways:
- Perseverance is crucial in the entrepreneurial journey, and it is important to find meaning and impact in the projects you work on.
-Powerloom is a composable data network for blockchain data, providing decentralized and reliable access to on-chain data.
- Powerloom's snapshots concept allows for continuous observation and cataloging of smart contracts, ensuring accurate and trustworthy data.
- Powerloom differentiates itself from other data service providers by offering a decentralized approach and eliminating the need for redundant data queries.
- The development of Powerloom is driven by the vision of making on-chain data more accessible and efficient for developers and users. Farcaster has seen significant success, with Pratik's podcasts ranking in the top five casts on the platform.
- Hackathons provide valuable opportunities to connect with founders and sponsors in the decentralized social space.
- Powerloom aims to expand its vision by supporting innovative platforms and building a low-code, no-code solution.
- On-chain development allows for greater composability and decentralization, empowering individuals to participate without relying on centralized providers.
- Web3 development offers new possibilities for creating value and impact in the digital space.
Timestamps:
**00:00** Introduction
**00:55** Overview of Swaroop, Crypto Journey and Starting of Power Loom
**05:31** The Entrepreneurial Journey
**10:49** Building Power Loom
**14:40** How Power Loom works and How a developer can get started
**22:13** Comparison with Other Services
**24:55** Celebrating Success on Farcaster
**26:06** The Value metrics of Hackathons
**26:20** Humpty’s thoughts on Value Metrics of Hackathons: Connecting with Founders and Sponsors **27:33** Swaroop’s thoughts on The Value Metrics of Hackathon
**32:22** The Journey of Orange Protocol
**34:45** The Inspiration behind SuperFans
**35:15** Collaboration and Multiple Platforms
**38:40** Expanding Power Loom Vision
**41:35** Building on Power Loom
**44:23** Future of Power Loom
**47:40** Power of On-Chain Development
**49:18** Engaging with Power Loom
**50:35** Closing Remarks

AI /\ web3 Series | pt 4 of 6 - Melissa Turner - Millu.ai - Unrestricted Intelligence Summit

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there.
In this part 4, we interviewed Melissa Turner of Millu.ai and Nomadic Futurist. Millu is an IRL tech hub for the people empowering people who may be otherwise left behind with tech fitness, gaining the skills and knowledge to thrive in and shape the digital age. We discuss AI and web3, the future, and what we can do to keep up.
 
You can find Melissa and Millu below:
Melissa Turner: X: https://twitter.com/zeer0wan
Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/zeer0wan
Millu.ai website: https://www.millu.ai/
 

AI web3 Series | Pt 3 of 6 - Gary Sheng - Edge City - Unrestricted Intelligence Summit

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there.
 
In this part 3, we interviewed Gary Sheng, Co-Builder of the Edge City movement, and one of the coordinators of the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit. He speaks on the importance of decentralized AI, and how web3 can prevent a future with dictators at the helm.
 
Special thanks to Gary Sheng of Edge City for allowing me to film there and for coordinating the event: https://twitter.com/garysheng
https://twitter.com/JoinEdgeCity
 
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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AI Web3 Series - Pt 2 of 6 - Paul Allen - SOAR.com - Unrestricted Intelligence Summit

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there.
 
In this part 2, we interviewed Paul Allen, CEO and Founder of Soar AI Studio. People around the world are using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve big problems, be more creative, lift people from poverty, educate others, create better work cultures, and uplift humanity. Soar AI Studio is a tech stack to help you use AI to thrive in all areas of life.
 
Soar website: https://try.soar.com/
X: https://twitter.com/soaruplift
Paul Allen on X: https://twitter.com/paulballen
 
Special thanks to Gary Sheng of Edge City for allowing me to film there and for coordinating the event: https://twitter.com/garysheng
 
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/pink
License code: NHQ2P6Z8DZWQYQC0

ETH Denver 2024 - Gonzo Journalism - On the Show Floor with Jon Ruth

Crypto Sapiens Host of the show Impact Makers Jon Ruth took to the floor during ETH Denver 2024 to get the feel of the vibe and people around the show.
In this gonzo journalism session we spoke with:
00:31 - Dustin Lee - X: @imcryptohustler
DeStore - https://destore.network/
X: https://twitter.com/DeStore_Network
03:04 - Lori - Network State
06:42 - Colton - X: https://twitter.com/mettahead
ACE TCG website: https://acetcg.xyz/
08:56 - Spencer - Polybase Blockchain
X: https://twitter.com/polybase_xyz
10:41 - iSpeakNerd - X: https://twitter.com/iSpeak_Nerd
Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ispeaknerd.eth
CollabLand - https://www.collab.land/   
12:33 - Raul - Developer - X: https://twitter.com/ethicraul
Story Protocol - X: https://twitter.com/StoryProtocol
 

Onchain Alpha | Andrew Hong - Making onchain data accessible with Dune

In this conversation, Humpty and Andrew Hong discuss various topics related to the crypto space. They cover sustainability and supporting the creator economy, the evolution of tokenomics and meme tokens, analyzing data points, and the use of Dune as a platform for data analysis and integration. In this conversation, Andrew Hong discusses the concept of Dune dashboards as composable pieces of the Web3 stack. He explains how Dune can be used for data analysis and insights, including user recommendation frames and improving social graph and recommendations.
Andrew also introduces Byte Explorers, a community-driven initiative that rewards data contributors with reputation tokens. He emphasizes the importance of building composable elements in the Web3 ecosystem and invites listeners to get involved with Byte Explorers. The future goals for Byte Explorers include scaling the community, running missions with different platforms, and establishing the reputation system as a standard.
 
Takeways:
Sustainability is important in the crypto space, and there needs to be a balance between decentralization and a sustainable business model.
Tokenomics are evolving, and creators have more tools to design and experiment with token mechanisms.
Analyzing data points in the crypto space requires forming your own opinion and understanding the different tools available, such as ERC-20 tokens, NFTs, attestations, and points.
Dune is not just a platform for analytics, but also a platform for data analysis and integration, allowing users to build their own products and communities.
Dune dashboards can be considered composable pieces of the Web3 stack, similar to smart contracts. Dune is used for data analysis and insights, including user recommendation frames and improving social graph and recommendations.
Byte Explorers is a community-driven initiative that rewards data contributors with reputation tokens.
Building composable elements in the Web3 ecosystem is crucial for seamless integration and collaboration.
 
Socials: 
Dune X: https://twitter.com/duneanalytics
Andrew Hong X: https://twitter.com/andrewhong5297
Crypto Sapiens:
https://www.cryptosapiens.xyz/
https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_
https://warpcast.com/csm
 

AI web3 - Series pt 1 of 6 - David Johnston - Unrestricted Intelligence Summit

Eureka John from Crypto Sapiens attended the Unrestricted Intelligence Summit in Austin, TX. an Edge City event at SXSW. In this series we look at the intersection of AI and web3. Although we were not able to interview every speaker there, we were able to catch some really great representations of the topics covered there.
In this part 1, we interviewed David Johnston, a community member of the Morpheus Protocol. This protocol builds the rails for which AI can remain open and decentralized.
You can find out more about Morpheus at: https://mor.org/
David Johnston on X: https://twitter.com/DJohnstonEC
Special thanks to Gary Sheng of Edge City for allowing me to film there and for coordinating the event:
https://twitter.com/garysheng
 
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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License code: NHQ2P6Z8DZWQYQC0