RECENT EPISODES
Fri 6 NovNormies' Autonomous AI Arena, $STOKED Launches as MOODS Adds StonesNormies Arena is planned for November 15, letting AI agents compete autonomously in seven-day sessions for pixel prizes; entry is free for the first two weeks, then costs one pixel per agent per week. Separately, $STOKED was scheduled to launch on Clutch Markets at 10 a.m., with an anti-snipe tax in effect. MOODS Stones can freeze expressions, and turning a Mood to Stone was said to burn 1 million STOKED, though the opening timing was unclear.Thu 5 NovCap's Journey From Phone Repair to Coffee with Captain, ApeChain Plans Switch to ChainlinkCap traces his path from adding phone repair to his Verizon stores to growing CPR Cell Phone Repair to about 500 locations, then launching Coffee with Captain in 2021 to catch up on crypto discussions; he has since hosted 1,285 shows. The episode also examines ApeChain’s announced move from LayerZero to Chainlink for bridging, the unclear transition details, and the trade-off between bridge security and cost, including CCIP’s layered safeguards.Wed 4 NovYou Can Tip Streamers With Tokenized Stocks, NFTs Get Apple Wallet PassesMorgan Stanley says its blockchain tokenized stocks and bonds retain the same ownership rights as the original securities, though the episode questions what has actually gone live. Clutch TV is testing tips in tokenized stocks such as Apple and Amazon, with a 2.5% protocol fee. The discussion also explores holding and using NFTs through Apple or Google Wallet passes, including gated access, rewards, and ticketing.Tue 3 NovPump.fun Trader Rewards Under Fire, Mudwater Pack Sell-OffThe episode examines Pump.fun’s trader-reward model: its callout leaderboard reportedly paid $4.5 million in 20 days while featured traders’ followers lost $1.5 million, prompting questions about incentives and whether daily trader counts reflect distinct people. It also tracks Mudwater packs’ sell-off after a giveaway, with estimates of roughly 1,200 packs distributed and about a quarter sold quickly, and considers how giveaways might avoid undermining the floor.Mon 2 NovBAYC, Azuki and Pudgy Penguins Spark a TCG Debate, Yuga Discusses Mudwater TournamentsThe episode debates whether BAYC, Azuki and Pudgy Penguins trading-card games extend their communities or risk becoming cash grabs, with speakers stressing execution, holder benefits and ways to bring newcomers in. The discussion also compares BAYC’s approach with other NFT brands and examines Mudwater’s community tools and tournament plans. Yuga’s event format is still in development, with access to costly S1 cards, trusted organizers and player safeguards among the open questions.Fri 30 OctBinance's $6.3B Hack, Whatnot's Live Shopping BoomThe Binance exploit was described as roughly $6 billion, but speakers did not know how the compromise occurred; a developer laptop and smart-account delegation were discussed only as a plausible attack path. They said Binance appeared financially sound and end users had not lost money, though reputational damage could linger. Whatnot’s live auctions combine shopping, chat, and creator connection to drive sales across categories, but sellers face uneven audiences and labor-intensive fulfillment.Thu 29 OctNYSE Parent Plans Hyperliquid Perps With Trade[XYZ], Abstract Fallout Hits Pudgy PenguinsICE parent Intercontinental Exchange partnered with TradeXYZ to bring 24/7 perpetual futures to U.S. markets on Hyperliquid, sending its token higher and renewing debate over on-chain trading’s growth. The episode also examines how Abstract’s shutdown and unmet token expectations have shaken trust in Pudgy Penguins, as supporters seek acknowledgment and meaningful follow-through.Wed 28 OctRobinhood Chain's $80B DEX Quarter, Grok Bot Puts AI Agents to WorkRobinhood Chain posted more than $100 billion in DEX volume and over $50 million in fees in its first quarter, while generating $46 million in Q3. The discussion weighs its potential as a new Robinhood business line against the company’s mixed earnings. It also explores Grokbot’s natural-language AI agents for work, their costs and reliability, and why users should keep consequential actions under human approval.Tue 27 OctMudwater Pack Sell-Off Linked to TokenWorks Loophole, Sergito Updates Nightshades EscapeSpeakers linked the Mudwater Pack sell-off to an Apester/TokenWorks contract loophole that let an exploiter remove Apes from a strategy and sell attached packs; they said about 200 packs were involved and the added listings drove the floor down roughly 20–30%. Sergito said Nightshades Escape’s 30-level contest is under way, but the leading run appeared anomalous and the team will manually review the leaderboard before awarding its Meebit prize.Mon 26 OctMudwater's Free Packs Spark Debate, Panini Launches $8 World Cup Prizm NFT PacksThe episode examines the fairness debate over Mudwater’s free-pack distribution as pack prices and rare-card premiums fluctuate, with many packs still unclaimed and their eventual allocation undecided. It also assesses Panini’s $8 World Cup Prizm NFT packs: each contains five cards, and burning three returns $9, a mechanic speakers said supports a $3 base-sticker floor. Demand, payment failures, and the costs and constraints of vaulting physical cards could still affect buyers’ returns.Fri 23 OctFigge Details LACMA's 200+ Digital Art Gifts, James Hall Explains Otherside's EconomyLACMA’s acquisition of more than 200 digital and computer-based works, spanning six decades and including Bored Apes and CryptoPunks, reflects a broader effort to establish digital art in museum collections, Figgie says. Otherside’s James Hall explains how players will gather resources to craft or sell, with resources returning as ERC20 tokens, while early access tests the economy and gameplay. The experience aims to let players start without setting up crypto, with Solana support also planned.Thu 22 OctYuga CEO Figge Talks Mudwater Rewards and Ranked Play, Cap Questions Pump.fun's Kimchi CampaignYuga CEO Figge explains why Mudwater uses individualized NFT packs, with 50% of fees distributed to holders of unopened packs, boxes and cases, and discusses Elo-ranked play still in development. Captain Cap challenges Pump.fun’s claim that Kimchi made $40 million on a Trump trade, citing Bubble Maps’ roughly $6 million estimate while noting other wallets may exist and the larger figure remains unverified.Wed 21 OctOpenSea Mobile Goes Live, ngbshpend Explains Mudwater's Physical-to-Digital CardsOpenSea Mobile is now available to all users, with token trading and NFT, portfolio, and wallet views, though NFT trading is not yet supported; its redesigned app also surfaces bids on individual items. ngbshpend explains how Mudwater links physical cards to unique on-chain counterparts from a shared supply, while packs and boxes are fungible and can be combined toward physical redemption.Tue 20 OctMudwater's Pack Economics Spark Debate, SimpleFarmer Introduces BooksMudwater packs traded around $39–$41 amid debate over fee-sharing economics: sealed packs, boxes, and cases earn a share of fees, while opened cards do not, creating tension between holding and opening packs. SimpleFarmer introduced The Books, an on-chain protocol for backing traders through time-limited tokenized pools that liquidate into ETH. Speakers disagreed over whether performance-based payouts could make Books securities, with no consensus on how existing rules apply.Mon 19 OctYuga Launches Mudwater With ApeCoin Rewards, ApeFest 2026 RecapYuga’s Mudwater pairs a trading-card game with tokenized sealed packs, on-chain opening records and a 2.5% trade reflection that buys ApeCoin for collectors; launching on Solana may broaden its reach, though demand beyond the NFT community remains unproven. The episode also recaps ApeFest 2026, praising its in-person connection and activities while discussing limited access to side events and calls for clearer selection criteria.Fri 16 OctApeFest Expectations Build, Beezie Leaves Base for SolanaApeFest in Charleston is drawing a global community eager to reconnect, see previews such as the apparel store and member directory, and learn what comes next for the club. The episode also examines Beezie’s planned move from Base to Solana, with claws and collectibles expected to migrate within about a week. Beezie says consolidating chains will simplify operations and avoid duplicated inventory, while user points and account activity are expected to carry over.Thu 15 OctPump.fun Creator Rewards Under Fire, Walletchi Brings NFTs to Apple WalletPump.fun’s creator-callout rewards are drawing criticism over incentives that may let promoters earn rewards and sell from side wallets into follower demand; Bubble Maps reportedly linked multiple wallets to Angelo and estimated $130,000 in trading profits and rewards, though the figures are uncertain. Walletchi’s creator discusses interactive NFT pets in Apple and Google Wallet passes, using ERC-8426 without MetaMask; infrastructure costs and an account limit have halted minting.Wed 14 OctGood Vibes Club Reveals the Cryo Chamber, SimpleFarmer Explains Pair TokensGood Vibes Club’s Cryo Chamber will let holders lock original Ethereum NFTs—not burn them—for three mint credits toward a new collection planned for Robinhood Chain, while preserving the art in a smart contract. SimpleFarmer explains Pair Tokens, ERC-20 representations of liquidity positions with Uniswap V4 hooks, designed to package programmable liquidity for uses including options and lending. The discussion also weighs their novelty against V2 alternatives and the security risks of programmable pool logic.Tue 13 OctBlur's Blend Wind-Down Sparks NFT Liquidations, Ledger Spy Chip Attack Raises Security FearsBlur is scheduled to wind down November 12, but Blend’s contract remains active: about $5.5 million in collateral was exposed to liquidation, with 138 loans open and 83 in auction. Speakers urged users to revoke approvals. Separately, a reported LTE implant read a Ledger screen and transmitted its seed phrase; Ledger hardware was not altered, and the investigation and number of affected users remain unverified.Mon 12 OctAdam Weitsman Buys 117 Pudgy Penguins, Super Phoenix Sports Previews Talking Bored ApesAdam Weitsman funded a wallet with $1 million to buy 117 Pudgy Penguins, which hosts estimate puts him above 2% of the collection, though wallet accounting is uncertain. The sweep coincided with the floor reaching 2.69 ETH amid NFT loan liquidations; hosts said the buying absorbed supply but cautioned that its support may be temporary. Super Phoenix Sports previewed Board AI, a voice-responsive 3D Bored Ape prototype on Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet, with real-time video commentary planned.Fri 9 OctAI Makes Game Creation Easier, Ledger Investigates Wallet DrainsAI agents are cutting the time and coding needed to build games and on-chain products, but finding an audience, applying human judgment and auditing code remain difficult. Ledger is investigating reported wallet drains affecting Southeast Asian customers who bought devices through reseller Crypto Billis; speakers stressed the reports are unconfirmed and do not establish that Ledger devices are broadly at risk. They urged caution with urgent security messages and suggested separating wallet activity from long-term holdings.Thu 8 OctMoonbirds and StonkBrokers Spark NFT Sock Debate, Tech Giants Apply for .agentMoonbirds and StonkBrokers’ 10,000 NFT sock drop prompts debate over whether playful merchandise can engage a community without being mistaken for an attempt to lift NFT prices. The episode also examines the contested .agent domain, which drew 13 applicants including Meta and OpenAI, and speculation that bidding could reach tens of millions of dollars. Registration for new top-level domains is unlikely to open before late 2027.Wed 7 OctAbstract Chain Is Shutting Down, Builders Question What They Were PromisedAbstract is winding down, with its shutdown notice directing users to migrate assets before the chain closes at the end of December. Builders and community members describe investing time and money after hearing that Phase Two, a token launch, or XP-linked rewards were coming, though speakers stress these were reported statements, not verified commitments. The discussion examines Abstract’s costs, falling TVL, and what its closure signals about L2s built around farming rather than durable products.Tue 6 OctAnonymous Whale Burns Bored Apes, Polymarket Users Push for Token AnswersAn anonymous wallet reportedly received about 100 ETH from Binance and spent 12–15 ETH buying and burning Bored Apes, but its operator and motive remain unconfirmed. A Polymarket open letter demands clarity on whether the platform will issue a token or airdrop and how it will reward users who generate volume and pay fees; its writers say they may reduce activity and move volume elsewhere if answers remain indefinite.Mon 5 OctPranksy Says Bored Apes Ruined NFTs, Builders Debate When to PivotPranksy’s claim that Bored Ape Yacht Club “ruined NFTs” sparks a debate over whether its success delayed experimentation or helped popularize NFTs as communities, brands, and ecosystems. Builders weigh when persistence becomes doubling down, citing stalled projects and weak product-market fit as reasons to change course or stop—especially as AI makes derivative art easier to produce. The discussion also looks toward NFT utility beyond art and collectibles.Fri 2 OctSeedphrase’s $6M CryptoPunk Deal, NFT Communities Need More Than Group ChatsSeedphrase’s CryptoPunk sale brought in roughly $6 million, including a $3 million Gondi purchase that paid off an approximately $2.8 million loan; speakers called it a win despite the seller’s missed $40 million peak offer. The discussion also examines why NFT communities need more than Discord or X group chats: fragmented conversations, weak onboarding and limited moderation can isolate members, while real-world connections and shared interests may build more durable ties.Thu 1 OctAbstract Chain’s Silence Fuels Speculation, Web3 Founders Face a Communication ProblemAbstract’s silence, Luca removing its logo from X, and reports that Saigar moved funds have fueled unconfirmed theories of a deal, restructuring, or shutdown. Speakers cited mixed activity data and disagreed about the chain’s prospects, while stressing that users need clearer updates. The episode broadens the issue to Web3 founders, arguing for regular, practical communication that informs communities without promising returns or disclosing confidential details.Wed 30 SeptRobinhood Announces AI Agents and Social Trading, What's Going On With Abstract Chain?Robinhood is adding AI agents that can research strategies and execute trades with safety controls, alongside Robinhood Social for sharing stock and crypto charts and portfolio allocations. The episode also examines Robinhood Chain’s activity and open questions about its role in the company’s perpetual-futures plans. Abstract Chain’s status remains unclear: reports about its founder and Pingu are unverified, and speakers urge updates for users and builders.Tue 29 SeptNEAR Makes the Case for Mainstream Privacy, NFT Communities Start Building AgainThe episode examines NEAR Intents’ approach to private trades and balances, with SHIELD helping participants reject suspected stolen funds without exposing all transaction details; speakers also debate the limits of intervention and self-sovereignty. It then turns to NFT communities building projects around existing brands and collections, and ERC-8426’s proposed support for functional NFTs in Apple and Google Wallets, which still requires developer review.Mon 28 SeptConcordium Tackles AI Agent Accountability, 0xQuit Helps Rescue $5.7M in NFTsConcordium argues AI agents need verifiable links to responsible people or businesses so authorization and accountability can be established when they fail; its registry is designed to work across blockchains, with zero-knowledge proofs limiting personal-data disclosure. The episode also examines how 0xQuit helped recover NFTs valued at $5.7 million after an exploit, including the risks of outstanding marketplace approvals.Fri 25 SeptLimit Break Exploit Triggers Multimillion-Dollar NFT Rescue as Magic Eden Faces BacklashA flaw in Limit Break’s Payment Processor V2 let attackers exploit lingering NFT approvals, prompting white hats to move more than 23,000 NFTs worth over $5.7 million to safety, though some assets were stolen or may remain unrecovered. Magic Eden faced backlash over guidance that users needed to take “no action” after it stopped using V2. The discussion examines responsibility for warning users and urges checking wallets and revoking old approvals.Thu 24 SeptChimpers Gives Its NFTs Their Own Wallets, Beezie’s $250K Luxury Drop Sells OutChimpers is using ERC-6551 wallets to give each NFT an on-chain inventory that travels with it when ownership changes, laying groundwork for a game tied to characters’ items and achievements. Beezie’s Solana blind-box drop with The Luxury Closet featured 500 authenticated luxury goods and sold out for $250,000; buyers were offered an 85% swap on every item and could redeem eligible goods for delivery.Wed 23 SeptOnchain Options Could Dwarf Perps, Jack Butcher's Credits Jump 10xSpeakers argue onchain options could surpass current crypto perp volume within one to five years, citing Derive’s record $550 million in 24-hour notional volume while warning that options carry distinct risks. Jack Butcher’s $8 Credits traded around $80, though the floor had not necessarily reached 10x and burn mechanics and final supply remained uncertain.Tue 22 SeptMeta Muse Puts Distribution Ahead of Model Power, AI Shrinks Onchain Game Building From Months to HoursMeta Muse’s appeal may lie less in model power than in Meta’s reach and familiar interface, potentially bringing agent chat to Facebook’s 3 billion monthly users. The episode also explores how AI-assisted coding could shrink onchain game development from months to hours: Rare Friends’ public hackathon offers about $40,000 in prizes and invites builders to focus on ideas while AI handles the code.Mon 21 SeptKalshi’s Volume Comes Under Fire, A Bored Ape Burn Has Cap Eyeing MutantsKalshi’s reported hundreds of millions in daily volume drew scrutiny because a chart showed about 17,000 participants; speakers alleged possible wash trading but said they lacked evidence about the trades, while Kalshi said it does not pay rebates for crypto prediction markets. A Bored Ape burn sparked speculation about an NFT-market bottom, though speakers cautioned it proved nothing. Cap was weighing Mutants near 0.82 ETH, with thin liquidity and further downside possible.Wed 11 FebStablecoin Payroll Arrives, AI Agents Rewrite DistributionThe podcast covers critical developments in stablecoin payroll, highlighting MoonPay's partnership with DEEL to enable 40,000 businesses to pay employees in stablecoins, fostering lower fees and global accessibility. It also discusses the evolving role of AI, focusing on engagement with new tools and the importance of communication between AI agents and humans, particularly through standards like ERC 8004. Additionally, insights into the importance of quality content and transparency in the crypto and AI sectors are emphasized.Tue 10 FebMegaETH Mainnet Launches Quietly, Where Is the Breakout AppThe episode discusses the quiet launch of the MegaETH mainnet, underscoring its potential for innovative decentralized applications (dApps) and the importance of a strong ecosystem for user engagement. It addresses concerns related to the volatility of cryptocurrencies, including the NFT market and potential scams following Ethereum's bridge to MegaETH. Additionally, the dual nature of AI's impact on productivity and creativity is explored, emphasizing the need for flagship dApps to drive blockchain growth.Mon 9 FebCyberKongz Death Star Strategy Token, Bitcoin PullbackThe discussion centers on the CyberKongz Death Star Strategy Token and the recent Bitcoin pullback, highlighting NFTs' resilience during cryptocurrency downturns. The hosts emphasize the significance of upcoming NFT launches, particularly focusing on community engagement and innovative tokenomics. They explore the potential of integrating ERC 20 and ERC 721 tokens, noting the importance of utility and creativity in the NFT space amidst shifting market dynamics.Fri 6 FebBitcoin Selloff and IBIT Options, CyberKongz Death Star Targets MoonbirdsThe podcast examines the recent significant Bitcoin sell-off, paralleling past market crashes and noting extreme fear levels, which could signal recovery opportunities. It also discusses CyberKongz's Death Star initiative targeting Moonbirds, encouraging community engagement through NFT nesting and voting on collection strategies. Additionally, the conversation highlights the complexities of Bitcoin's price mechanics, emphasizing the impact of derivatives and futures on market dynamics and stressing the importance of informed trading and wallet security in this volatile landscape.Thu 5 FebAI Eats Enterprise Software, CyberKongz Death Star StrategyThe podcast discusses the bearish crypto market, highlighting community support for resilient NFT collections, amidst optimism for building in the space. It explores the "AI wars" affecting tech stocks, emphasizing the shift from traditional SaaS to AI-driven solutions and the need for transparency in AI use. Additionally, the CyberKongz Death Star strategy raises concerns about its impact on community-driven NFT projects, underscoring the importance of engagement and experimentation in both blockchain and AI sectors.