Coffee with Captain: Crypto Markets, Products and Culture

The excitement around ApeChain remains, and this time feels different than Blast. Renewed interest in NFTs has the eyes of people. We also discuss OpenSea's new partnership with Art Blocks. Is this a good move? Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan Steve: https://x.com/SteveKBark dGen Network:...

Cap shifts his perspective on ApeChain's cheap NFTs because they're denominated in $APE, which he believes influences positive price psychology and momentum. Is it sustainable? We also discuss ApeChain skepticism as one listener argues ApeChain offers nothing truly innovative. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli:...

Today's episode gets a little heated. The show starts with a contrast between memecoins and ApeChain NFTs. Cap highlights potential memecoins gains, but Steve isn't interested in the volatility. Later the duo debates the idea of a BAYC Clubhouse. Is it a good idea? Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.co...

The show starts off with ApeChain NFTs vs Memecoins. Which will have more staying power? Later, we're joined by Bunchu to discuss staying updated with AI news and the future of AI agents. Lastly, Lost joins the show from Amsterdam to update us on ApeChain developments post ApeFest Lisbon. Special Guests: https://x.com/BunchuBets https://x.com/HodlrCollective Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNe...

Foundation pivots Instagram name. Kayvon explained the move on X, detailing that the NFT market on IG had largely fallen off, prompting the shift to reach a new audience and expand the market. Cap shared data on Farcaster’s revenue struggles, noting its near stagnation over recent months. Does Farcaster have staying power? Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Foll...

Steve and other BAYC/MAYC holders recap their experience at ApeFest Lisbon, sharing the excitement and special energy that made the event stand out. Won Kim, Head of Partnerships at Yuga Labs, also joins the show to discuss the planning and strategic decisions behind ApeFest, including insights into Yuga Labs’ partnership with Adidas. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.n...

Cap hosts solo while Steve travels back from ApeFest Lisbon. The discussion touches on the importance of kindness and friendships within web3, social audio, the launch of ApeChain and some feedback from ApeFest. We'll do a full ApeFest recap when Steve returns next episode. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://...

In this shorter episode, Steve hosts the show from Lisbon and shares his ApeFest experience so far. From BWM experiences to Vonga's ApeQuest partnership with ThankApe, Steve and the Coffee Crew have a chill conversation. Guests Co-hosts: https://x.com/MicroM43 https://x.com/Budswithnick Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwin...

The first part of the show features quick-hit updates, including the news that Zed Run is moving to Reboot.gg, which will be hosted on ApeChain. Later, the conversation shifts AI including Google's partnership with Kairos Energy and creating your own AI influencer. Special Guest: https://x.com/BunchuBets Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X...

The conversation begins with casual conversation about poker, which leads to a discussion with Camol about Sugartown's latest venture into onchain gaming via an onchain, multi-table poker championship product. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan Steve: https://x.com/SteveKBark dGen Network:...

Off The Grid is a free-to-play battle royale game making waves in mainstream gaming. Strategic promotions have positioned it as a game-changer in the blockchain gaming space. We also talk content creation, consistency, and how to gear up for the bull run. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan Steve...

Derek, a vocal critic of the working groups' effectiveness and pay, withdrew his support for AIP-466 in its current form through a Medium article, aiming to clarify his stance amidst circulating rumors. Later, JBond joins the show to share new updates with Bored & Hungry, an NFT-backed restaurant group. Special Guest: https://x.com/jbondwagon Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Websit...

Tesla's announced their unveiling of the Optimus Robot and the new driverless Robotaxi. The discussion centers on whether people are ready to embrace AI and autonomous technology or if fear of a dystopian future holds them back. The conversation then shifts to the Yuga selling 10KTF, a once-hyped NFT collection that allowed users to craft digital wearables for popular avatars like Bored Apes....

Recent crypto airdrops have been underwhelming compared to 2021. Newer platforms like ApeChain and Abstract aim to focus on incentivizing active participation through dApps vs "spam farming." Bunchu helps us explore the potential role of biases in AI models. Lost shares potential challenges of transitioning ApeCoin to an omnichain model. Special Guests: https://x.com/BunchuBets https://x...

Joe Rogan's podcast conversation with Paul Rosolie showed there's a knowledge in understanding crypto and NFTs. What are the misconceptions from 2021? We also discuss ZachXBT publicly linking 11 Murad Mahmudov wallets. Some applauded the accountability, while others criticized the doxxing of wallets. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the...

The anticipation surrounding HBO's documentary, Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery , airing tonight, is starting to build. Is Steve's Hal Finney prediction correct? Later, we're joined by Daniel Chung, cofounder of Harpie, to discuss their mission to simplify web3 security Special Guest: https://x.com/chongmandan Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network...

AIP 466 aims to disband the ApeCoin DAO's four working groups and shift towards hiring third-party services to cut down on the DAO's $3 million annual expenses and ensure long-term sustainability. We also talk about the Dookey Dash tournament, which brought the excitement of eSports to the BAYC ecosystem. Is this the next unlock for web3 gaming? Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork We...

HBO is releasing a new documentary called Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery , which claims to have uncovered the identity of Bitcoin's creator. Do we believe that? We also dive into the world of Doodles' Certified Virals. What are the motivations for collecting these digital assets. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Z...

The changes in ApeCoin DAO delegations are improving voting outcomes, leading to better-approved proposals. Better late than never. Later, Bunchu joins the show to inform us on the latest in AI, including OpenAI’s $6.6 billion funding round, pushing its valuation to $157 billion. Lastly, Lost educates us on ApeChain and the ongoing efforts to foster ecosystem growth. Special Guest: https://x.com/B...

We reflect on the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, discussing the strength and resilience of communities in the face of natural disasters. We shift to Bitwise's unexpected XRP ETF filing with the SEC. Is this bullish or bearish for crypto? Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan Steve: h...

Farokh and DATSAN acquire LuckyTrader as the contine to expand their media company. Later, Gary V and Andy join us to talk about VeeFriends' launch of a new animated series in collaboration with Moonbug Entertainment (1:19:24). Also, we're joined by Von Frontin to discuss updates on Vonga and ApeQuest (1:36:41). Special Guest: https://x.com/garyvee (Founder of VeeFriends) https://x.com/k...

Pudgy Penguins' launch the Polar Challenge game in arcades across the U.S., starting in California. We also discuss BAYC and other charitable contributions within web3. Later, Bored Dev joins us to talk abut his limited edition book, Kindness at the Park , utilizing Ape IP (1:35:31). Special Guest: https://x.com/TheHappyApe_ Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.networ...

Memecoins are catching fire yet again. Are memecoins this cycles NFTs? Later, Caruso joins the show to talk about TruSTUB connecting and empowering fans through an easy ticket add-on. Lastly, we touch on the Pudgy Penguin partnership with CD Castellón soccer club. Special Guest: https://x.com/CarusosMissing Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X a...

OpenAI and Meta are making moves in the realm of AI. AR/VR, advanced voice models, changes in leadership all make AI headlines. Later, Lost gives us insight into the future overhaul of the ApeCoin DAO governance process and updates us on future AIPs. Special Guests: https://x.com/BunchuBets https://x.com/HodlrCollective Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow...

There has been an ongoing issues within ApeCoin DAO. The resignation of Bojangles from his secretary role sparked a broader conversation around the DAO's internal struggles. What is the true purpose of the DAO and how can it refocus to meet its goals? Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan Stev...