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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.
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Building an Onchain Gaming Passport with Rick CrossChain from ggQuest
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Rick takes us through ggQuest's journey from an idea to a working product with a growing user base and industry attention. It's a fun and insightful founder story that tackles common roadblocks and offers unique approaches to overcoming them. Two key ideas stand out: Using hackathons to find development resources and build your MVP Permissionless b…
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It's Open Season w/ Open Ape from Fractional Uprising Studios
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On 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 t…
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SmooviePhone ($SP): The Utility Meme on Sanko Chain
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On this episode, we get to know SmooviePhone. And wow... there is a lot going on here. Simple Farmer is the real deal, and he explains his vision for the project. We get into: Launching the $SP meme Quickly adding utility with the Mobile SIM Card (NFT) and token-gated Snako.wtf mini-game The soon-to-be-released Layer 3 Racing game and the introduct…
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Narrative Trading with Huf from Pear Protocol
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Join us on Ready Layer 2 as we dive into the innovative world of narrative trading with Huf from Pear Protocol, a leading platform on Arbitrum that simplifies pair trading. Discover how Pear Protocol enables traders to easily manage risks and bet on market narratives by going long on one token and short on another simultaneously. What We Discuss: T…
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Building for Fun: Rapid Innovation with Venture from Deagle
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Join us on Ready Layer 2 as host git.smol sits down with 0xVenture from Deagle, a standout developer who prioritizes building over talking. Episode Highlights: Rapid Development: Learn about Venture's approach to building and iterating quickly, which allows him to transform ideas into functional projects at an impressive pace. Building for Fun: Ven…
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Journey to Smithonia: An Interview w/ the Smithy DAO Team and a Sneak Peek at Their Forthcoming MOBA
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Join 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 abou…
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A Status Update on the Arbitrum Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP) with Djinn
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Join 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: Disco…
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Exploring Loadstar Finance: Arbitrium's Native Money Market with Waffle
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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 Arbitru…
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Launching Hashflow Aggregator+ with Andrew Saunders
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Join us on Ready Layer 2 as Git sits down with Andrew Saunders from Hashflow, discussing the launch of Aggregator+ on Arbitrum. This innovative platform enhances token and liquidity offerings, driven by a decentralized, automated system that evolves with the community's needs. Explore the journey from ideation to deployment, learn about the differe…
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Bringing Lore to Life: Spire's Storytelling Engine for Arbitrum Games with N8amis
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🌐 On this episode, Git talks with N8amis from Spire. Spire is a decentralized, automated protocol that nurtures game narratives, adapting to the community's needs with innovative mechanics like creative boundaries, toggle governance, and more. 🔥 Why Spire Stands Out: For founders and dev teams, Spire enriches lore, supports professional storytellin…
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Turning Passion into Profession: Going Full-Time in Web 3 with Defi Dog
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Join us in a fascinating episode of Ready Layer 2 as we catch up with Defi Dog, discussing his evolution from a Web 3 enthusiast to a professional in the industry. Learn about the pivotal role of community and content creation in forging a successful blockchain and crypto career. Episode Insights: The Origin Story: Discover how Defi Dog’s passion f…
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The 95% You Don't See from Web 3 Projects | An Interview with Sage from Kuroro Beasts
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Join us in this insightful episode of Ready Layer 2 as we converse with Sage from Kuroro Beasts. Discover the extensive work and innovation that goes on behind the scenes in the world of Web 3 gaming development. What You'll Learn: Exploring Kuroro Beasts: Uncover the story behind Kuroro Beasts, a unique creature-collecting gaming ecosystem. Sage’s…
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Creating a Children's Book from an NFT Collection: A Smol Story
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In 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, begi…
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Building a Community-first Marketplace with Q and Giga from Utopia
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Join 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 ap…
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Building a Modern Marketing Organization in Web3 with Andrew Saunders
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In 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…
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Odyssey Reignited and Other Arbitrum Foundation Initiatives
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On 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 …
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Liquid Staking 2.0 with Alec Shaw from Tenderize
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Tenderize is a liquid staking protocol pioneering a new approach that they call Liquid staking 2.0. According to Head Chef Alec Shaw, the goal is twofold: To protect against the centralizing forces of traditional liquid staking. To activate liquid staking for longer tail assets To set the stage for our discussion, Alec helps us to understand: What …
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Starting a Podcast with Cieri, Wes, and El Chapo
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Today we’re exploring how to build a podcast. On this episode, I chat with fellow Arbitrum podcasters Wes and Cieri from The Crypto Remora and El Chapo from Crypto Chat with Chapo. We talk about why they started a podcast, how they did it, and how they’ve benefited from doing so. We also discuss tools, tips, and best practices for creating content …
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Saving SmithyDAO with Zander from Animus Labs
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I talk with Zander from Animus Labs about their recent acquisition of SmithyDAO. Listen in to find out: Why did Animus Labs acquire SmithyDAO? What can we expect from SmithyDAO in the immediate future? What is the long-term vision for SmithyDAO? Check out SmithyDAO on X then follow the links to their Discord, Whitepaper, etc. https://twitter.com/sm…
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How to Pick a Web3 Game Studio with Zander from Animus Labs
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So, you want to build a web3 game? There’s a lot that goes into it. Not the least of which is the actual software development. Maybe you’re a dev, or you know a dev, and you can build it yourselves. But what if you aren’t a dev? What if you don’t know any devs that you can trust? What if this is your first time building a game and you’re unsure of …
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Allowing Your Project to Evolve with Flook from KOTE
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On 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 …
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Building a Complex GameFi Project with Smashe from Tales of Elleria
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On 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 bu…
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Building Generative NFT Collections in 3D w/ OBLOMOV
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On this episode I talk with OBLOMOV. He's a digital artist who loves 3D and creepy little characters. Plus, he's a great community contributor and just flat out fun to talk with. Topics: The early days (and vibes) of the Treasure DAO and Smolverse communities Converting pixel art to 3D Launching your first NFT project The Gloomy Doomers NFT project…
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Building a Web3 Game with Your Community w/ Max Wave and Desolute from Realm
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On 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 unp…
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Creating Liquidity for NFT Utility with RentFun
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On this episode, we talk with Blanklee (@Blanklee3) from RentFun.io. They are building a platform that brings Liquidity to NFT Utility. What does that mean? A player wants to try out a new game or alpha hub before making a (potentially sizable) investment to buy in. An NFT owner needs short-term liquidity but doesn't want to sell their NFT. An NFT …
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Creating Value One Thread at a Time with DefiDog
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On this show, we chat with DefiDog, a well-known DeFi Threadoor on Arbitrum. Defi Dog has captured the attention of many, including myself, with his insightful posts and engaging content on Twitter. We'll explore Defi Dog's motivation, process, and approach to content creation. For founders... you'll gain valuable insights into how a threadooor lik…
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The Lost Donkeys: Past, Present, and Future
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Today 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 …
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An Arbitrum Battle Royale with The Gainlings
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We 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-ch…
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Stablecoins and Farming-as-a-service with Sperax - Alec Shaw and Subhajit Ray
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On 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…
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Credibility Without Institutions - Mike Elias - Idea Market
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Mike 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…
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Accepting Crypto Payments with Suberra - Edison Lim
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Edison Lim, Co-Founder & CEO at Suberra, explains how his team built a Web 3.0 Payments platform. We discuss: Edison’s founder story, including a forced hard pivot after the collapse of Terra. Why Suberra selected Arbitrum and two other EVM chains (Avalanche, Polygon) The Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP-5827) for Auto-renewable allowance extensi…
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PrimapesDAO and Arbitrum Alpha Hub with 0xThade
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0xthade explains how he built PrimapesDAO and Arbitrum Alpha Hub including: Using CC0 art to launch an NFT collection Building a taken-gated Discord server Adding value to the community through bots and tools Building a thriving alpha community and activating its participants You'll also learn about the PrimapesDAO and Arbitrum Alpha Hub. Who is it…
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Launching 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…
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