Kinode Office Hours

In this session of Kinode Office Hours, Basile and Doria discuss the launch of Kinode Genesis NFTs, emphasizing their benefits such as free hosting and access to new tools on the Kinode platform. We highlight the ease of use for developers, including features like SSH access for seamless app deployment. We also showcase several applications available on the Kinode App Store, including the MemeDeck...

In this episode of Kinode Office Hours, we discuss the Kinode Command Center. Command Center serves as an aggregator of various API keys, simplifying the development of apps that leverage multiple APIs. We explore the integration of Telegram, OpenAI, and Groq, as well as future expansions to include APIs like CoinMarketCap. The episode highlights the ease of developing modular apps with the Comman...

In this week's episode of Kinode Office Hours, we discuss the distinct approach Kinode takes towards decentralized computing, emphasizing that Kinode is not a blockchain. We talk about the nuances of Kinode's hybrid architecture, integrating both on-chain and off-chain elements. And we explore the advantages of this hybrid model in addressing scalability and efficiency challenges that blockchain a...

In this week's episode of Office Hours, we discuss hosted Kinodes and explore why software deployment is a crucial aspect of the tech landscape. Jonathan, the key developer behind our hosting framework, shares insights on its development and current testing phases. We cover the transition from traditional cloud services to decentralized computing, the importance of easy node deployment, and the un...

Welcome to the latest Kinode Office Hours. This week, we talk about a tool designed to enhance your Twitter experience—the Kinode Twitter Filter. Now in the Kinode App Store and as a Chrome extension, Filter employs artificial intelligence to customize your Twitter feed according to your preferences. Join us as we explore the inner workings of this filter, unveil its features, and even give you a...

This week, we speak with Claudia Richoux, the CEO of Banyan. Our conversation focuses on Banyan's innovative distributed file system, which aims to provide secure, affordable, and decentralized data storage solutions. Claudia explains the concept of a "data wallet" and outlines how Banyan's technology integrates with decentralized networks to improve data handling, security, and cost-effectiveness...

This week, we discuss how Kinode simplifies blockchain application development by abstracting away infrastructure setup, allowing developers to focus on core application logic. We highlight Goldfinger's zk-Rollup template and chess game as an example, noting how Kinode's architecture facilitates better UX and seamless composition of on-chain logic and off-chain interactions in a multi-rollup futur...

This week we discuss Barter, an LLM-powered NFT negotiator app built on Kinode. We discuss the app's functionality, creative "prompt hacking" possibilities, and broader implications. Barter allows users to set up a Telegram bot to automatically negotiate NFT sales based on customizable parameters. The discussion touches on the potential for AI to engage in financial transactions, the need for exte...

In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we're joined by Trent from Holium to discuss their new project MemeDeck, a platform for AI-powered meme generation and curation. The conversation explores the nuances of building decentralized applications, and how Kinode's modular architecture allows developers to choose which components should be centralized versus decentralized for optimal user experience and...

In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we dive into the philosophy and rationale behind Kinode's 0.6 release, a major milestone on the path to the highly-anticipated 1.0 version. We discuss the importance of achieving a stable, backwards-compatible API as early as possible in the development process. Drawing parallels to Ethereum's unwavering commitment to backwards compatibility, we highlight how th...

In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we dive into the philosophy and rationale behind Kinode's 0.6 release, a major milestone on the path to the highly-anticipated 1.0 version. We discuss the importance of achieving a stable, backwards-compatible API as early as possible in the development process. Drawing parallels to Ethereum's unwavering commitment to backwards compatibility, we highlight how th...

In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we take a deep dive into the future of blockchain scaling solutions. We explore a world where deploying a custom zkEVM rollup is as easy as spinning up a VPS, with Kinode providing the infrastructure to make it possible. The discussion covers the spectrum of Layer 2 solutions, from fully decentralized rollups to more centralized validiums and read-only "oracle"...

In this week's Kinode Office Hours, we are joined by John Guibas from Succinct Labs to discuss the latest developments in zero-knowledge proofs and the SP1 prover system. Doria demonstrates a novel use case: a Telegram bot that generates proofs of messages within a group chat, enabling users to cryptographically verify the contents and timestamp of their conversations. The discussion explores the...

This week, we outline Kinode as not just another blockchain ecosystem but a chain integrator, emphasizing its capability to bridge on-chain and off-chain computations. We discuss the architectural and technological innovations Kinode brings to the table, notably its flexibility in integrating with various blockchain layers, enhancing off-chain computations, and the potential to streamline decentra...

The Kinode Team discuss creating a platform that allows for the publishing, installation, reviewing, and forking of software packages in a decentralized manner. We cover governance and the potential for software monetization. And we outline the technical architecture, including the use of smart contracts, NFTs for package ownership rights, and the challenges and solutions for ensuring software int...

We're using The Network Age's distribution channel to bring our weekly X (Twitter) spaces to RSS! While you can catch us on our X presence every Thursday at noon Eastern live, where you can participate by asking questions about Kinode, we'll also start bringing the recordings to RSS for those of you who like that medium. Here's the first of these Office Hours with @basileSportif and @m_e_doria.

This week we speak with Basile Genève, project lead of Kinode OS. We discuss our pivot from Urbit (and the name Uqbar), the main features of Kinode, and what you can expect from the future. We also say goodbye to The Network Age and invite you to join us in our other channels. Timestamps 00:01 - Kinode OS with a name change backstory. 03:53 - Rebranding. 06:20 - Pivoting a decentralized project to...

This week, it's Spreek: crypto Twitter's own crypto rug early warning system. He discusses his work in on-chain monitoring and stopping hacks in the DeFi industry, his experiences of saving people from potential losses, the highlights and lowlights of DeFi Summer, the challenges of smart contract security, and more. We've also got great advice on how to miss out on generational wealth. Another per...

This week we speak with L0m3z of Passage Prize, Passage Publishing, and Twitter fame. Our theme: what's so wrong with legacy writing and publishing and will people actually buy books again if you just start your own publishing house and give them what they want to read? This is an extra special episode you won't want to miss. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction & decentralized publishing and art c...

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Grin, founder and CTO of LBRY and tech lead for Cabin DAO. They talk about fighting the SEC and losing but still WINNING, the LBRY blockchain and Odyssee video sharing platform, about finding friends online to VIBE with and maybe even move into together, and more! Don't miss it. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - The origins and development of th...

On this extra special episode, we're joined by Henning Diedrich, the visionary behind Lexon—a groundbreaking tool that's redefining the boundaries between natural language and code. Dive into a riveting conversation where we explore how Lexon is making the intricate world of programming accessible to everyone, allowing us to craft complex contracts and algorithms using everyday language. It's a jo...

On this extra special episode, we're joined by Robert Kornacki, the Chief Science Officer of dcSpark and the brains behind Shinkai, the AI Operating System that's poised to redefine our digital lives. Rob walks us through the labyrinth of AI, from the intricacies of vector embeddings to the challenges of data encryption, and unveils Shinkai's plan to make all your data fully searchable by AI agent...

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Ryan Rossner, the Director of Longevity Research at Minicircle, the first platform for reversible gene therapies. With patience and wisdom, Ryan leads our lovable idiots through the history of longevity and genetics research, explains the benefits of fasting, and details the incredible results of Minicircle's first trials. The crew also dives i...

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Chase Van Etten, founder and CEO of Vaporware, a programmatic platform for the monetization and distribution of open-source software. Together, Chase and the crew discuss how NFTs can play a role in software distribution, the monetization of open-source software, and Chase's personal Bible, The Nature of Technology by W. Brian Arthur. All this,...

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Avi Zurlo (@thejewforu) of Delphi Ventures, a top crypto research and investment firm with a builder-centered approach to markets. Together, Avi and the crew explore the nuances of crypto twitter, his work at Delphi, zero-knowledge computation and p2p systems, and what is DEFINITELY NOT INVESTING ADVICE. All this plus scanning parents' eyeballs...