Late Night On Base

In this episode, I'm joined by Ruqaiyah, founder of CapIX Protocol, to discuss how decentralized GPU compute could reshape the future of AI infrastructure. We talk about: → why AI needs more accessible compute → decentralized GPU networks and AI inference → free community cloud access for builders → one-click LLM deployments and AI agent infrastructure → and why decentralized compute may becom...

In this episode, I’m joined by Ethen from Send to discuss the future of peer-to-peer money movement and why sending value across the internet is still more difficult than it should be. We talk about: → the vision behind Send → peer-to-peer payments → stablecoins and digital cash → and why internet-native money is becoming increasingly important This is a conversation about financial infrastructure...

In this episode, I’m joined by the Rodman Law Group for a conversation about how AI is beginning to affect the legal industry in real time. We talk about: → AI-assisted legal workflows → how research and client work are changing → what recent law grads should pay attention to → and how professional industries may evolve as AI tools improve The conversation feels less like future speculation and mo...

In this episode, I’m joined by the team behind Miden — a privacy-focused blockchain exploring why privacy may become increasingly important in an AI-driven future. We talk about: → why privacy is a fundamental right → the tradeoffs between transparency and privacy → how AI changes the conversation around personal data → and why privacy infrastructure may become critical as digital systems grow mor...

In this episode, I’m joined by CryptoDaddi for a conversation around peptides, recovery, energy, fat loss, and the growing interest around optimization tools and performance health. We talk about: → which peptides are gaining the most attention → recovery and energy benefits people are reporting → fat loss and appetite effects → and why interest in peptides continues to grow rapidly This is a grou...

In this episode, I’m joined by the team behind LienFi — a project bringing property tax lien infrastructure onchain. We talk about: → how tax liens actually work → why most people misunderstand the market → why institutions dominate tax lien investing → and how onchain infrastructure could modernize access, liquidity, and transparency in this space The conversation also breaks down one of the bigg...

In this episode, I’m joined by the Jordan the CEO behind RYFT — a project building decentralized OTC infrastructure designed for an agent-driven future. What started as a broader onchain infrastructure vision evolved into a focused thesis around one core idea: OTC is the backbone of mature financial markets. We talk about: → why most decentralized OTC systems failed → how institutions move large a...

In this episode, I’m joined by Ashton the founder of OpenxAI — a peer-to-peer permissionless AI protocol focused on building open AI infrastructure. We talk about: → why open AI networks matter → the risks of centralized AI control → how permissionless AI systems could evolve → and what decentralized AI infrastructure may look like in the future As AI becomes more powerful, the battle between clos...

In this episode, I’m joined by the team behind Pantheon — a project rethinking creator coins from the ground up. Instead of pure speculation, Pantheon is building creator index tokens designed to reward communities with real monthly yield. We talk about: → why most creator coin models failed → the difference between speculation and sustainable incentives → how creators may eventually monetize comm...

This is a quick, high-signal conversation with creators building real work. In this episode, I’m joined by Gist — author of *The Man Who Was Taken Twice* — to talk about storytelling, writing, and how AI tools are changing the creative process. This is a different kind of building. Not code — but narrative. Gist used AI as part of his workflow to develop, iterate, and bring his story to life faste...

This is a quick, high-signal conversation with builders actually shipping in AI. In this episode, I’m joined by Quigley from Helixa — a platform focused on identity, reputation, and trust for the agent economy. As AI agents become more capable, a new question emerges: how do you verify, track, and trust what they’re doing? That’s the layer Helixa is building. We get into: → Why identity and reputa...

This is a quick, high-signal conversation with builders actually shipping in the real world. In this episode, I’m joined by @osf_rekt, founder of Rekt Drinks — a clean energy, zero sugar beverage brand being built and distributed in real stores. This isn’t just another idea. It’s a physical product going from concept to shelf. We get into: → What it actually takes to build a consumer brand   → The...

This is a quick, high-signal conversation with builders actually shipping in AI. In this episode, I’m joined by Chris from ApInNow — a platform focused on creating, evaluating, and tokenizing AI tools. As AI tools explode, the next question is: how do you organize them, measure their value, and make them composable? That’s the layer ApInNow is building. We get into: → What it means to create and e...

This is a quick, high-signal conversation with builders actually shipping in AI. In this episode, I’m joined by @tradingtulips to break down SIBYL — an agentic infrastructure platform designed to evaluate, coordinate, and operate AI systems. Most people are focused on AI tools. SIBYL is focused on the layer underneath. We get into: → What “agentic infrastructure” actually means   → How AI agents e...

AI isn’t just chatbots anymore — it’s evolving into agents that can actually take action. In this episode of Late Night on Base , Bill sits down with Igor from Bankr to break down what’s really happening in the world of AI agents — and why most people are still early. They cover: What AI agents actually are (in simple terms) How Bankr is building infrastructure for the agent economy Why builders c...

This is a quick, high-signal conversation with builders actually shipping in AI. In this episode, I’m joined by Ibu — a solo founder building a startup with no team and no VC, using AI tools to go from idea to product. This is what building looks like right now. We get into: → How he’s using AI to build without a team   → What the day-to-day actually looks like as a solo founder   → The reality of...

This is a quick, high-signal conversation with builders actually shipping in AI. In this episode, I’m joined by Nick V, founder of SMCFactory — an AI-powered startup factory designed to go from idea to a running business through an agentic pipeline. This isn’t another launchpad. SMCFactory evaluates ideas, builds products, launches them, and continues operating them — all powered by a swarm of AI...

This is a quick, high-signal conversation with builders actually shipping in AI. In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin, founder of GitLawB — a project building a “GitHub for AI agents,” where developers and agents can generate apps, collaborate, and ship on a decentralized network. GitLawB was recently accepted into the xAI program, and in this conversation we break down what they’re building, why...

In this episode, I sit down with Nick, founder of Count On Sheep, a crypto-native tax firm that specializes exclusively in crypto taxes. With regulations evolving quickly, Nick breaks down the new crypto tax rules and reporting requirements that every trader, investor, and builder needs to understand — before tax season surprises them. We also go deeper into Nick’s journey as an entrepreneur, disc...

In this episode, I sit down with Afox, the head of Yield Seeker, to break down how AI agents are changing the way users earn yield in DeFi. Yield Seeker is building automated, intelligent agents that find and optimize the best stablecoin and DeFi yields for you, removing the need to constantly monitor protocols, rebalance positions, or chase APYs manually. We dive into: Afoxs background and how he...

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Bond — brand strategist, storyteller, and one of the most passionate voices in the Zora ecosystem. We go deep on Matt’s journey from the Web2 marketing world to fully embracing the onchain future — and how he’s helping shape the narrative for creators, brands, and collectors building in this new era. Inside the conversation: Matt’s backstory and how he made th...

In this episode, I sit down with the founders of Brian on Base (@OnBaseBrian) — a community-first project on Base that’s bringing the world of fitness and working out onchain. We talk about their mission to connect and inspire people who live the active lifestyle — from casual gym-goers to serious athletes — and how Web3 tools can make that community stronger, more rewarding, and more connected th...

In this episode, I sit down with the team behind CreatorDAO — a Web3-powered platform designed to help YouTubers go viral and build sustainable careers through expert mentorship, creator funding, and DAO-driven support . Backed by a roster of YouTube legends with billions of views , CreatorDAO gives emerging creators access to tools that actually move the needle: Viral content strategy Thumbnail a...

In this episode, I sit down with TK , co-founder of Noice — the project bringing micropayments to Farcaster and enabling a new era of creator monetization, app utility, and onchain value exchange. We dive into: Why Noice is building on Farcaster The power of onchain tipping, pay-to-read, and creator rewards How micropayments unlock sustainable models for Web3 creators and builders What drives TK t...

In this episode, I sit down with the team behind XMAQUINA , the ambitious project bringing decentralized access to humanoid robotics and physical AI to the world — and opening up early-stage investment opportunities in AI startups for everyone , not just big VCs. We explore how XMAQUINA is turning the dream of real, adaptable robots into reality, and why putting funding power into the hands of eve...