Coffee with Captain: Crypto Markets, Products and Culture

Judges have expressed criticism of the SEC for lack of clarity of the in crypto. Have we finally hit the tipping point? Later, we're joined by a member of Keystone Foundation to discuss their commitment to socializing the future of gaming ecosystems through protocols that support growth in blockchain gaming (1:08:36). Special Guest: https://x.com/Keystone_io Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNe...

Army (formerly Pacmoon) turns to a community takeover to try to save their memecoin. Iggy Azalea party full of exotic dancers lights up the timeline. Later, Rida joins the show to talk to us about his AIP surrounding a UGC platform for BAYC assets. Special Guest: https://x.com/RidazLp2 Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: h...

Dookey Dash made it into the top 10 of mobile gaming in the Apple App Store. This is a monumental achievement for Yuga Labs and BAYC as web3 gaming starts to break into mainstream. Later we're joined by Bunchu to discuss OpenAI's roadmap to AGI and the resistance to AI within the general public. Special Guest: https://x.com/BunchuBets Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: http...

We dive into the implications of the Apemobile AIP passing. Is this good or bad for the Ape ecosystem? Later we're joined by Baron to highlight the release of Dookey Dash: Unclogged. Get ready to compete for the Golden Plunger. Special Guest: https://x.com/TheeHustleHouse Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x....

Doodles enters a collaboration with Rubik's Cube to create packs containing rare wearables, limited edition cubes and the highly coveted 1/1 21.37-carat Diamond Cube designed by Eliantte. Julian and Austin join us to update the Coffee Crew it the details. Special Guest: https://x.com/jholguin https://x.com/austin_hurwitz Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ F...

Farokh and the Rug Radio team reach a major milestone by interviewing Donald Trump on X spaces, attracting 1.2 million listeners. Later, Grateful Ape and Tino share their journey of launching a chocolate brand and dabbling in apparel (1:23:47). Special Guests: https://x.com/GratefulApe_eth https://x.com/tinoforbidden Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us...

DeGods' created a new memecoin, $degod, created in partnership with Sol Sniper. Holders can swap their DeGods or burn their y00ts for tokens. Is this a smart move? DeGods' new memecoin Later, we're joined by Cab and Andrew from the Claynosaurz to discuss their partnership with Gameloft to create a new mobile game. This partnership highlights how web3 companies can collaborate with e...

There's a shift in how NFT announcements impact floor prices, especially compared to the 2021 bull market. We unpack how the market’s reaction to big news has leveled out, a clear sign of the space maturing. Dem, Head of Community at Azuki, joins us to share exciting details about Anime.com , a platform designed to reshape the anime industry through decentralized IP and community co-creation....

In today’s episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding a rare CryptoPunk sale where an old fractionalized NFT contract led to a 10 ETH sale, and now there's a standing offer for 600 ETH on the same Punk. Is this ethical, or just an opportunistic loophole? Later, Bunchu joins us to discuss the future of AI, the role of superintelligence, and how prompting skills will shape tomorrow'...

We take the first hour to remember the significance of 9/11 before diving into the exciting news of PayPal and Venmo integrating ENS for crypto payments. With over 470 million combined active users, this partnership could redefine how people onboard into the crypto space. We’re joined by Khori, Executive Director at ENS Labs, who sheds light on how ENS can streamline digital transactions and why i...

Android users, be on the lookout for malware designed to use advanced optical character recognition technology to capture seed phrases. Later, we're joined by Insight from Chimpers to discuss their origins and growing ecosystem (1:08:53). Special Guests: https://x.com/NFT1nsight Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: htt...

Doodles' success at TIFF was reflected by positive sentiment on the X timeline and positive price action on the Doodles NFT. We also highlight Vonga, a premium clothing brand, and their partnership with ThankApe at ApeFest in Lisbon (1:21:47). Special Guest: https://x.com/VonFrontin Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli:...

Are Doodles underappreciated as an NFT project? Their content and low-cost participation avenues make it more accessible than many other top-tier NFT projects. Another massive milestone is being featured at the Toronto International Film Festival. Is that enough for people though? Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https:...

A flurry of announcements from Yuga Labs sparks excitement around BAYC. We get a deep dive into the Ape Ecosystem late in the show with Lost. Cory, an NFT artist and former pro scooter rider, also drops by the show to discuss his recent art ventures. Special Guest: https://x.com/coryvanlew https://x.com/HodlrCollective Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow u...

The 2021 NFT bull market was full of effortless profits and inflated valuations for NFT companies. Jenkins the Valet's recent announcement was a decision to move away from NFTs. This sparks a heated debate over project management, business ethics and holder expectations. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.c...

Blast launches a new Polymarket competitor, but can it safe a fading chain? We talk about staking crypto on different and is the risk worth the reward. CryptoKitties makes their way back into the conversation as we try understand what the NFT project's return means. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/Ch...

CryptoKitties unexpected mint surges in secondary price. Greg Solano released information on Yuga's new division called The Workshop, which focuses on emerging proudcts onchain. Later, we're joined by Dr. Davecoin to discuss his newest children's book called "Hero's Metaverse Adventure” Special Guest: https://x.com/drdavecoin Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website...

Steve shares his firsthand experience with the Project Dragon playtest last night. There were good and bad things, but overall the game is improving. The numerous amount of crypto wallets and addresses is always a hurdle. Will a standardized wallet solution arise in the next 3-5 years? Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: h...

Politics and crypto intersect again as we examine how the upcoming election may shape America's stance on crypto. One special guest updates us on Project Strawberry, the next powerful AI model. We finish the episode with an Ape Ecosystem Update. Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan Steve: htt...

Magic Eden launches a new NFT mint aggregator. Will this highlight more low-quality NFTs or help democratize access for artists and creators? On the back half of the show we discuss the second collection of Trump trading cards. Is this one of the better recent NFT launches?  Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.co...

The Coffee Crew looks into the world of onchain sports gambling. Can this become the new norm? We also explore the hack of McDonald's Instagram account to promote a fraudulent memecoin called Grimace on Solana. 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:...

The creator of Telegram, Pavel Durov, was detained in Paris on Saturday and accused of failing to moderate criminal activity on Telegram. Is this an attack on freedom of speech? We also talk about the positive sentiment in the current NFT market. Are we back in price discovery?  Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Website: https://dgen.network/ Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://...

After the first 40 minutes talking college football, the Coffee Crew explore the question: Are there too many layer 2 blockchains? We discuss scaling solutions, consolidation of blockchains, and multichain infrastructure. 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 Ne...

Technology continues to progress forward. Doodles is shifting the trend with the introduction of affordable, mintable moments. Our AI expert, Bunchu, joins to update us on everything going on. Lastly, Lost brings us our weekly Ape Ecosystem Update. Special Guest: https://x.com/BunchuBets (AI Expert) https://x.com/HodlrCollective (Ape Ecosystem Update) Powered by $APE Powered by @dGenNetwork Websit...

After taunting from Cap, the CryptoPunks community had a flurry of sales volume. Could this spark a renewed interest in NFTs? We also look deeper into web3 gaming. Games need to be socially engaging and easy to play with friends. 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...