Rising Tide

Today's conversation meanders from high-yield crypto ETFs to Eric's exploration of AI's impact on future career possibilities before switching to a discussion about Apple's NFT / crypto policy update. The two wrap up with a discussion about the ongoing problem of gatekeeping in the digital art market.

The co-hosts resume their tried and true format, talking shop sans guests. They discuss how blockchain tech has enabled art to become social in a way that was previously impossible. They also examine the Zora "coin content" mechanism and the concept of "tokenizing everything." The episode ends with a shout-out to Mintface's The Line Institute launching a physical gallery in...

Artist Coldie joins DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes to discuss his work on "Filthy Fiat" -- a project that examines art inspired by the organic decomposition of dollar bills and asks questions about the nature of money. The group also discusses Coldie's sometimes-disappointing interactions with AI in his efforts to enhance a previously written novel. You can find Coldie on X at https://x....

DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes have a frank conversation with OBJKT.com's Rob RDToTheMoon about finding work in Web3 and how an artist needs to step beyond the confines of their comfort zone to make a business based on their passion. You can find Rob at @RDToTheMoon on X and Instagram.

Artist, author, activist and self-described 'misanthropologist' Sean Bonner joins DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes to discuss his reflections on the CryptoPunk movement and the phenomenon of derivative creativity that followed its inception. The group discusses Bonner's contributions to the first official book about CryptoPunks entitled, CryptoPunks: Free to Claim and dig into thoughts relat...

Season 3 of Rising Tide starts with a guest interview. Zeneca, founder of the Zen Academy and the 333 Club joins DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes to share his insights on effectively building a crypto-focused community. The show examines common mistakes made, lessons learned, and advice for future success in the space. Drop your next Rising Tide guest recommendation in the comments!

The hosts share their thoughts on Trump's Crypto Reserve announcements before diving into Lucho Poletti's Bank Runners collection on Buildtree.

Eric and D talk about the upcoming OpenSea $SEA token airdrop, Communism and Ethereum, fast and cheap centralized blockchains, and finding the right place to mint 1/1s after the shutdown of KnownOrigin and MakersPlace.

DKleine shares exciting news about the Museum of Crypto Art's recognition of Eric P. Rhodes's influential role in crypto art history. The pair then discuss their upcoming projects and tools for managing tedious social media tasks before delving into the ethics of pumping and dumping meme tokens.

The co-hosts can't resist discussing impending tariffs before turning their attention to novel approaches to blockchain tech. They look at innovative abstractions including a feeless ecosystem and NFTs sold on a bonding curve model.

Artists DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes discuss the arguments for and against including Ripple's XRP in a "Digital Asset" Strategic Reserve. Following some political discussion, they turn to the concept of NFTs and "Network Art" as posited by 6529 on X.

The discussion focuses on the $TRUMP memecoin before the co-hosts turn to other topics such as the demise of MakersPlace and Eric P. Rhodes' experiments with the Rodeo platform.

It's all about Rodeo.club today, from gamifying art on social media to their recently criticized terms and conditions.

The co-hosts resume their discussions with a look at the possibility of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. They talk about their "X score," their experiences with the "gift-shop" experience of the new NFT platform, Rodeo and then analyze arguments about who should and should not be included on the latest lists of "good" art.

DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes start the episode discussing drones over New Jersey before delving into a variety of crypto-related topics such as the potential OpenSea airdrop, the success of Pudgy Penguins and terrible crypto taxation ideas.

DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes dive into creator marketing strategies during bearish and bullish conditions. They discuss the possibilities of an OpenSea airdrop and then share anecdotes regarding unit bias buying behavior in the newly bullish crypto market.

Co-hosts DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes observe Ethereum's comeback. They discuss the revitalized market's effect on the growth of DeFi and the potential rebirth of the broader NFT market. Collect this episode's token on https://pods.media/ and redeem it on manifold.xyz for a collaborative art work created by the co-hosts! Check out @_dkleine and @ericprhodes on X for all the details.

The co-hosts celebrate Bitcoin's climb toward, but not over $100k. They discuss the inverse Cramer phenomenon and delve into topics like the possibility of Elon Musk acquiring MSNBC as a new platform for citizen journalism before examining broader issues regarding health and art.

While the crypto community rings the death knell for Ethereum, DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes say it's time to keep building. The co-hosts discuss the changes in crypto policy with the new Trump administration and delve into the possibilities of renewed interested in some, but not all, NFTs.

DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes discuss the crypto industry's response to US election results. They briefly examine issues that appeared to motivate voters and then shift to a discussion regarding the potentially bullish conditions of a crypto-friendly administration.

The discussion begins with the topic of government overreach and the controversial story of Peanut the squirrel. DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes then discuss the issues of free speech and censorship on platforms like X. The discussion then veers into election territory, first looking at betting and later delving into the co-hosts' predictions. The episode ends off with an examination of their latest co...

It gets political, with the hosts reflecting on Trump's Joe Rogan podcast appearance and ongoing drama leading up to the US presidential election. Following this discussion, the two examine Stripe's acquisition of stablecoin payment startup, Bridge and then delve into their latest Geo-Pop collaborative creation.

DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes start the show by revealing the second work in their collaborative series, which can be collected by redeeming a pods.media token on Manifold. Eric then shows off his recent Moonbirds acquisition before the discussion turns more political, examining theories surrounding Polymarket election bet 'rigging.' Following this, Eric shares his thoughts about the Farcaster builde...

After wishing each other a happy Canadian Thanksgiving, DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes discuss the process and possibilities of their upcoming collaboration in cooperation with pods.media. They then examine the explosion of L2 growth on Ethereum and discuss whether it's good or bad for the L1. Following this, they examine the evidence presented in HBO's Satoshi Nakamoto documentary and then wrap up th...

Artists DKleine and Eric P. Rhodes discuss a variety of topics, beginning with the success of Pudgy Penguins beyond Web3 and then exploring the onchain reputation-building app, Stack on L2 Shape. They discuss the positive trends seen in Cryptoart market conditions, the problem of blockchain fragmentation and a bit about US election politics.