It's been a while since my last formal newsletter, and I appreciate your patience.

Between working on Bello and running more onchain experiments, I've been exploring the question of “what does it mean to go viral onchain?” and the role of onchain distribution.

In fact, I’m now the most collected podcaster in web3 thanks to my recent collaboration with Base.

This episode is approaching 50k mints spanning 44k+ unique collectors.

Pretty nuts.

In an effort further explore what it means to go viral onchain, I was fascinated to learn that Lens Protocol is pivoting off Polygon and announced it’s new network on the zkSync blockchain, or as they call it, the “Lens Network.”

I was very early to Lens and am a long time user, so to learn that they’re embracing more of Ethereum’s values was pretty exciting.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the Lens Networks’ very own Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Avara, and Alex Gluchowski, Co-Founder & CEO of Matter Labs, the team behind the zkSync network.

Throughout our session, we cover:

• The unique benefits of the Lens Network for oncahin creators.

• How zkSync ensures user data control and ownership.

• Exciting new monetization opportunities compared to traditional social media platforms.

• Practical real-world use cases and the importance of cross-chain interoperability.

• Future web3 social developments and their impact on the creator economy.

This episode is packed with insights that will help you understand the latest in web3 social and why they’re moving off of Polygon and onto zkSync.

I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.

Hey Mint fam,

I’m excited to bring you a fascinating episode.

I know I don’t post as frequently as I used to; it’s cause my attention has been centered around bringing Bello to public launch. Soon…

In the meantime, I wanted to share an episode for you to enjoy during the holidays.

I recently hosted an insightful chat with Chintan Turakhia, who leads Engineering at Coinbase Wallet and has a compelling vision for where wallets are headed.

Right now we purely transact.

In the future, they’ll look like super apps.

I minted this episode on ZORA for a limited few to own, but for everyone to listen.

If you hold the NFTs listed below you can collect for free on Base:

• Previous Mint podcast NFT collectors

• Season Pin collectors

• Based, Evolved holders

Those who aren’t on the allowlist can collect for 0.000777e.

You have 7 days to collect, thank you for your support.

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Here are 3 core themes covered in the last hour:

1. Moving beyond transactions

We delved into the rapid evolution of digital wallets.

We're living in an exciting time where wallets morph beyond mere transaction tools to become integral parts of our digital identity and lifestyle.

2. Wallets becoming super apps

The concept of wallets as 'super apps' really stood out.

Imagine a future where your wallet is your gateway to a myriad of services, combining finance, identity, gaming, and much more in a unified platform.

3. How creators can leverage the universal inbox

As a creator, his insight on how these super apps could revolutionize creator-audience interactions struck a nerve.

The concept of engaging borderless audiences, users, customers, {{insert name}} is slowly starting to materialize, and the opportunity for experimenting with this new distribution model is vast.

In a previous episode with Shane Mac from XMTP, we covered the steady adoption of wallet-to-wallet messaging and the new doors that open as a result.

For someone who's actively built an onchain audience across various networks, this feature stands out as one of the most thrilling developments from 2023’s bear market.

It's why we've been proactive with integrating our messaging feature at Bello as well.

Curious to see Chintan’s bets play out and how these core themes evolve in this new cycle.

Enjoy and happy minting!

Gm Mint Nation

We’re back with another bonus episode but with an exciting twist.

Today at 11 AM EST, I'm introducing the first-ever Podcast NFT minted on Base Protocol ft. an in-depth conversation with Jesse Pollak, aka contributor #001.

Consider this:

As Coinbase is poised to familiarize a vast audience with the onchain world, this episode serves as a significant timestamp in the evolution of tokenized media.

I'm excited to present our near-hour-long episode, where we explore multiple facets like Jesse’s initial forays into entrepreneurship, his position as Coinbase's employee #70, and his contribution to crypto lobbying in D.C.

Importantly, he sheds light on bringing Base to market and its ambition for becoming core infrastructure for the web3 creator economy.

Jesse’s vision for Base is crystal clear. He sees it as more than an L2 solution; to him, it's the cornerstone for the onchain future, aiming to onboard a billion users.

Dive into our conversation above.

More on Today's Drop Details

I’m super excited to debut the animation that compliments this episode.

Substack does no justice as I had to decrease the quality to embed it in this post.

Set within the Onchain Summer Studio, it features Jesse Pollak's Crypto Punk and my own Lil Noun NFT in dialogue.

You might recognize elements like the carefully rendered drumset and the WWE belt, mirroring my YouTube background.

The artwork is a labor of love, blending intricate details and passion for objects I consider home.

I'm thrilled for you to see it.

Here’s what you need to know

• Mint page: https://adamlevy.xyz

• Date: Now through Friday, September 1, 2023

• Time: Starting right now at 11 AM EST

• Duration: 72-hour open edition

• Price: 0.000777 ETH

• Network: Base Protocol

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Gm Mint nation.

I had the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation with Shane Mac recently, the brains behind XMTP.

If you haven't heard of him, he's the CEO and Co-founder, and his journey is genuinely fascinating.

For over 40 minutes, we chatted about his youth entrepreneurial behaviors on eBay, his 50 million dollar acquisition, and the XMTP protocol.

What struck me the most was hearing about his vision for web3 communication; it’s evident he’s onto something significant.

The reason I was keen to have this discussion with Shane was to better understand the essence of web3 growth networks and the future of Internet marketing.

And it became clear: at the foundation of it all is communication. It’s what keeps projects moving, growing, and connecting.

And on the topic of connections, XMTP's recent partnership with Coinbase Wallet has been creating quite the buzz.

Especially for us over at Bello.

We've integrated XMTP, which means we’ve opened up a new way for our users to engage. Imagine being able to send mass messages to NFT collectors or to any group of wallet users.

It's a game-changer.

I genuinely believe XMTP is taking steps that will bring us closer to widespread web3 adoption.

And having the opportunity to share this conversation with you all on Mint feels special.

Planning your first music NFT drop and want to contact a particular group of wallets interested in onchain music? Find them on Bello and send them a message.

Say thanks to those who've collected every NFT? No prob.

Releasing a new feature and want to tell your users? Done.

With Bello’s Mass Messaging tool, onchain insights meet the inbox.

Bello ensures your voice doesn't just echo—it converses, connects, and cultivates a thriving community.

Now you can target and segment wallets using Bello's insights and broadcast messages to wallets if they have XMTP enabled.

Want to send mass messages to your community’s wallets with Bello? Get in touch today.

Get in Touch

Additional Resources

• Shane Mac’s Twitter

• XMTP’s Twitter

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gang gang Mint nation.

Join me in the latest edition of our off-season series as I live stream on Unloney today at 6:30 pm EST, featuring a special conversation with its Co-Founder, Brian Guan.

We'll be navigating the dynamic world of this content medium, spotlighting how influence from crypto and web3 has the potential to reshape its future.

Here's what's on our discussion agenda:

1. The Future of Livestreaming: As we live in an era where virtual interactions are becoming the norm, live streaming has found its stronghold. Brian and I will explore its trajectory and what the next chapter in live streaming might look like with a crypto twist.

2. Brian's Founder Journey: Discover the story behind Unloney's inception and Brian's personal journey that led him to where he is today.

3. Why ERC-20s? Despite various emerging token formats, Brian remains bullish on ERC-20s as the preferred social token format. We'll delve into the reasons behind this conviction and what it means for the web3 creator economy.

4. Arcade Tokens & Beyond: Dive into the world of arcade tokens, their significance, and how they align with today's creator monetization.

5. The Rise of Web3 Social Networks: As we venture into the realm of web3 social, we'll discuss its implications for a new type of social graph and how it's set to revolutionize our digital interactions.

+ so much more.

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You can watch the stream by visiting my channel here at 6:30 PM EST.

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GM, Mint Podcast listeners!

First off — thanks for being patient with me. If you've been following my newsletter, you may recall my mention of a short break due to Bello's acceptance into a16z's Crypto Startup School. During this time, my focus was dedicated to building Bello's team and enhancing our services as the premier onchain analytics solution for web3 brands and enterprises.

On top of that, the bear market took a turn and my plans for executing Mint Season 8 had to pause temporarily.

While these past two months have been a whirlwind, I must admit that I've truly missed podcasting. However, as we gear up for Season 8, I couldn't resist bringing you something special.

Currently, I find myself in Paris for ETH CC, and here's where the magic happened. I had the pleasure of engaging in a spontaneous and raw conversation with the talented DJ and producer, Daniel Allan.

While having dinner with friends yesterday, Daniel surprised me with news of his upcoming innovative release, scheduled to drop today.

Instantly captivated, we decided to seize the moment.

We walked towards the Eiffel Tower, found a cozy spot on the expansive lawn, and right there, at 12 in the morning, using my voice memo app on my iPhone, we recorded this extraordinary episode.

As you tune in to our conversation, remember that it's unfiltered and authentic, enriched by the ambient sounds of Parisian vendors tempting us with wine during our chat.

Throughout the 50 minutes, Daniel shares his exciting journey as an artist running his own company and updates since announcing his $1M dollar Seed round. He opens up about the challenges he faced and the importance of content creation and a strong social media presence for artists, especially during the bear market.

Daniel takes us through his approach to music releases and teases us with some insights into his upcoming project. Additionally, he shares his thrilling experiences performing at his first music festival. The episode culminates with Daniel discussing his upcoming drop on Sound called Duality and his experimental use of the 6551 token standard.

So, relax and savor this unique and candid episode. And rest assured, there's more thrilling content coming your way in Season 8!

Additional Resources

• Daniel’s Twitter

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. News around the web3 creator economy is getting less interesting to aggregate as I keep seeing the same stuff over and over again - new ATHs, new funding rounds, etc.

It feels like energy is at an all-time low in the market, degens are sending ETH to random addresses and creator innovation feels like it’s at a stand still.

Though with all of this, I’m still bullish that we’re just getting started.

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• Annika Rose mints 2,500 passes for her music NFT game. 👉 READ

• Fewocious unveils "Fewos" NFT collection. 👉 READ

• Degradable NFTs by mad scientist: 0xDEAFBEEF. 👉 READ

• $TURBO creator criticized for $CLOWN memecoin. 👉 READ

• Ben.eth's memecoin saga continues with $LOYAL & FF6000. 👉 READ

• Andre Oshea criticizes lack of authenticity in Web3. 👉 READ

• Rafa’s Ark: Community Mind for curation + exploration. 👉 READ

• Graphic designer Ashley Crossland NFT sale nets six figures. 👉 READ

• 'The Aarthi and Sriram Show' secures iHeartMedia podcast deal. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• Fundraising for crypto VC has fallen off a cliff in 2023, down 98% since 2022

• Solana’s NFT sales dive as Bitcoin Ordinals surge. 👉 READ

• Spinamp raises $1.2M for Music NFT aggregator. 👉 READ

• NFT trading below $1B; Blur surpasses OpenSea. 👉 READ

• KilroyPunk: Memes meet CryptoPunk NFT. 👉 READ

• Alchemy Pay and Mastercard collaborate on 'NFT Checkout'. 👉 READ

• BAYC NFT primate secures movie deal! 👉 READ

• Mercedes Web3 & Fingerprints DAO: NFT Collaboration. 👉 READ

• Missing $41.8M revenue tied to NFL NFT collaborations. 👉 READ

• CryptoPunk NFT sold For 85 ETH. 👉 READ

• Tabi NFT marketplace raises $10M for BNB gaming ecosystem. 👉 READ

• Reddit co-founder predicts "Play-to-Earn" gaming future. 👉 READ

• Oxalus raises $1.1M for NFT social commerce growth. 👉 READ

• Illuvium raises $10M in funding from Framework Ventures. 👉 READ

• EtherRock NFT sells for staggering $248K. 👉 READ

• CSS23 videos: Post-quantum, web3, zero-knowledge, & more. 👉 READ

• You can now mint HTML files on ZORA. 👉 READ

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re receiving this newsletter because you likely subscribed on my site adamlevy.io or reserved a Season 7 NFT.

I publish ‘Mint TLDR,’ every Sunday, covering my favorite weekly headlines from the web3 creator economy.

PS. No more “Tweets Worth Reading” for now. Substack and Twitter are at war and embeds aren’t working as they use to.

Let’s dive in!

I sat with Jana Bobosikova from KiKi this week to moderate a discussion about their vision for the web3 beauty scene. Her newly released product line wants to co-create products with its consumers.

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• Daniel Allan and Reo Cragun release “Criteria.” 👉 READ

• Zora’s Jacob Horne’s compelling vision for onchain. 👉 READ

• Steve Aoki’s new project “RELICS.” 👉 READ

• Lucas Radouch x HOUNDTRACK, diverse sample pack. 👉 READ

• Reo Cragun and KOTA World release wild visuals. 👉 READ

• Bullish Music NFT insights by Chris Wieduwilt. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• Lens Protocol celebrates 1 year, paying artist $10k. 👉 READ

• Pudgy Penguin sells $500k of physical toys. 👉 READ

• Sound Releases Mobule app. 👉 READ

• Ledger's new feature recovers lost keys. 👉 READ

• Influencer faces $7M token presale NFT settlement demand. 👉 READ

• 3AC's bankrupt fund auctions NFT for $2.5M amid $3.5B debt. 👉 READ

• Americana challenges eBay with NFT platform. 👉 READ

• Blend NFT lending amasses 100K Ethereum surge. 👉 READ

• MetaBirkins: NFTs as intangible goods under trademark law. 👉 READ

• Spacebrat NFT mints 300K+ across blockchains. 👉 READ

• anotherblock secures $4.4M for NFT music investments. 👉 READ

• X2Y2 introduces NFT lending protocol named X2Y2 Fi. 👉 READ

• Tom Brady's autograph powers Boston Legends in gaming. 👉 READ

• ApeCoin DAO boosts Bored Ape NFTs and ecosystem. 👉 READ

• OpenAI CEO's Worldcoin targets $100M funding. 👉 READ

• VeeCon 2023: Exciting speakers, events, and activations. 👉 READ

• Future Tape teases Podcast NFT interface. 👉 READ

• RELEASE built on Optimism: Easier music NFT album releases. 👉 READ

• DANC3 collective partners for community collaboration. 👉 READ

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re receiving this newsletter because you likely subscribed on my site adamlevy.io or reserved a Season 7 NFT.

I publish ‘Mint TLDR,’ every Sunday, covering my favorite weekly headlines from the web3 creator economy.

PS. No more “Tweets Worth Reading” for now. Substack and Twitter are at war and embeds aren’t working as they use to.

Let’s dive in!

I sat with Nvak Collective this week to moderate a discussion about their vision for the web3 music scene. I was joined by Co-Founders Alex Salibian and SDR. Check out the full episode below!

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• “The Broken Keys" by Alpha Centauri Kid sells for 731.2 ETH. 👉 READ

• Daniel Allan introduces “Family Affair”. 👉 READ

• musicben.eth introduces free Ziggy Ziggy music NFT. 👉 READ

• David Furlong new Farcaster proposal: subcommunities. 👉 READ

• Jack Butcher teases Checks at Christie’s. 👉 READ

• Iman Europe steps down from Head of Artist Relations at Sound. 👉 READ

• RŌHKI introduces Season Finale on Glass.xyz. 👉 READ

• Musician RAC launches NFT Fan Pass. 👉 READ

• Avenged Sevenfold's ongoing NFT bet explained. 👉 READ

• Beeple teases goat-themed airdrop for NFT holders at VEECON. 👉 READ

• a16z’s Ish Verduzco on social media questions for founders. 👉 READ

• Ameet Kanon returns to Sound with her first 2023 drop. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• Lens Protocol releases the Lens SDK. 👉 READ

• Teasr wins the Lens Protocol runner-up prize at ETH Global. 👉 READ

• PROHIBITION launches a generative art platform on Arbitrum. 👉 READ

• Medallion introduces Season Passes for community members. 👉 READ

• Paradigm-backed NFT platform Tessera shutting down. 👉 READ

• WORLDCOIN x Optimism's superchain vision for mainnet. 👉 READ

• Elon Musk's NFT rocket launch and its impact on Milady. 👉 READ

• MechaFightClub NFT game 'paused indefinitely.' 👉 READ

• Pudgy Penguin's $9M seed round hints at NFT industry growth. 👉 READ

• Artizen Fund raises $2.2M for NFT cultural artifacts. 👉 READ

• Tensor ascends Solana NFT marketplace totem pole. 👉 READ

• Line reveals 5 'gamer first' NFT games on Game Dosi platform. 👉 READ

• Assassin's Creed pairs NFTs with 3D-printed physical items. 👉 READ

• Barbie and Boss Beauties unite to empower women in Web3. 👉 READ

• Floor NFT expands Solana integration for waitlisted users. 👉 READ

• Binance adds Bitcoin NFTs to marketplace, Ordinals support. 👉 READ

• NFT art sales hit $881M peak in 2021, drop 98% in April 2023. 👉 READ

• Tabi NFT marketplace secures $10M in funding round. 👉 READ

• BBC embraces Web3: Trademarks Doctor Who logo as NFT. 👉 READ

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re receiving this newsletter because you likely subscribed on my site adamlevy.io or reserved a Season 7 NFT.

I publish ‘Mint TLDR,’ every Sunday, covering my favorite weekly headlines from the web3 creator economy.

PS. No more “Tweets Worth Reading” for now. Substack and Twitter are at war and embeds aren’t working as they use to.

Let’s dive in!

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• Cowart's 10K photo NFTs: art reimagined. 👉 READ

• NFT pioneer Josie Bellini seeks digital immortality. 👉 READ

• Sammy Arriaga hits 1K+ followers on Showtime—join allowlist. 👉 READ

• Spencer Noon: next NFT wave - utility, diversity, affordability. 👉 READ

• Jason Rosenthal: pricing strategy crucial for startups' success. 👉 READ

• Pudgy Penguins, WME team up for strategic partnerships. 👉 READ

• Soulja Boy's NFT pulled amid copyright issues, sales slump. 👉 READ

• Kevin Rose: Navigating NFT bear market, Proof's art focus. 👉 READ

• Angelbaby mints 1.2k "im fine" track with GrimesAI, WesGhost. 👉 READ

• Philip Colbert mints 1,308 "Flowers" on OpenSea. 👉 READ

• Artist Rhett Dashwood's $TURBO: $50M meme coin using AI. 👉 READ

• X Li's track exceeds 3,000 mints in Sound genesis drop. 👉 READ

• RŌHKI's finale: AI duo ends Season One, 1 ETH floor on Glass. 👉 READ

• wavWRLD's wavROOM: Live Art Basel NFTs on Glass, May 9. 👉 READ

• Domino drops "IRS" Music NFT journal entry on Sound.xyz. 👉 READ

• Ibn Inglor's EP "Danger Zone" on 6.2.23—pre-save, NFT. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• Sound Mobile App arrives. Collect NFT for early access. 👉 READ

• Ex-OpenSea worker guilty in NFT insider trading case. 👉 READ

• Palm NFT Studio launches generative art tool for creators. 👉 READ

• Sports Illustrated debuts NFT ticketing on Polygon. 👉 READ

• Alchemy Ventures funds $4M for NFT platform Vibe. 👉 READ

• Music history preserved as NFTs: Legends of Rock. 👉 READ

• Cross-posting on Farcaster, Lens, Twitter: Yup Mobile feature. 👉 READ

• Seed Club unveils Consumer Crypto Accelerator. 👉 READ

• Mint with credit card now available on Sound.xyz. 👉 READ

• Relaunch: Crypto Startup School 2023, curriculum for all. 👉 READ

• Phantom's multichain wallet: Ethereum, Polygon, Solana. 👉 READ

• Paradigm's Blend: NFT-backed lending, market rates. 👉 READ

• "Talk to Lens": ChatGPT plugin for LensProtocol queries. 👉 READ

• Polygon debuts zkEVM NFT collection; MATIC price rises. 👉 READ

• Adidas' NFT raffle: Win a golden ticket. 👉 READ

• Glass Protocol launches on Ethereum. 👉 READ

• Frens NFTs: families thrive in a volatile industry. 👉 READ

• Castle's multi-chain NFT marketplace: ETH, Polygon, Arbitrum. 👉 READ

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During this time, I'll be taking a break to reflect on the past season, gather feedback from my listeners, and plan new content that promises to be even more exciting and informative than ever before.

I'm also excited to share that we'll be creating a special Season 7 Pin as an end-of-season memento for my readers and listeners. As for Season 8, we're planning to explore some fascinating new topics and bring on amazing guests to share their insights and expertise. While I can't reveal too much just yet, I have already started recording it, so stay tuned.

During the off-season, I encourage you to catch up on past episodes, revisit your favorite moments, and engage with me on all platforms. I love hearing from you and receiving your feedback on the pod.

In addition to preparing for Season 8, I have some exciting personal news to share. I'll be moving to Brooklyn in June! This is a big change for me, but I'm looking forward to exploring a new city and getting inspired by all that Brooklyn has to offer. In the meantime, I'll be taking a short break to prepare for the move and get settled in my new home.

As many of you know, I've also been participating in a16z's accelerator program with my startup, Bello. The program is coming to an end shortly with Demo Day around the corner, so things are really ramping up as we work to make the most of the remaining time. This means that I'll be a bit busier than usual over the next few weeks, but I'm still committed to bringing you the best content possible on The Mint Podcast.

Once again, thank you to everyone who has supported me and the Podcast. You reading this update and sticking through the last few months means the world, and I’m eager to share more with you in the upcoming season.

Next steps…

Keep an eye out to collect Season 7’s Pin.

We’ll reconvene soon!

- Adam

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re receiving this newsletter because you likely subscribed on my site adamlevy.io or reserved a Season 7 NFT.

I publish ‘Mint TLDR,’ every Sunday, covering my favorite weekly headlines from the web3 creator economy.

PS. No more “Tweets Worth Reading” for now. Substack and Twitter are at war and embeds aren’t working as they use to.

Let’s dive in!

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• Grimez: 50% royalty split on AI-generated songs with my voice. 👉 READ

• Ameet Kanon hits top 10 trending Sounds for “Keep it Together.” 👉 READ

• Gmoney buys Twitter blue checks for NFT supporters. 👉 READ

• Trevor Jones: from unknown to top NFT artist with new artwork. 👉 READ

• Pet3rpan: Web3 enables multiplayer co-creation for creators. 👉 READ

• Sammy Arriaga announces a limited 200 edition music drop. 👉 READ

• Ladi shares success with 700+ subscribers on LinkedIn. 👉 READ

• ZiggyZiggyMusic celebrates the end of Season 1. 👉 READ

• 3LAU & Steve Aoki's Punx debut, offer royalty to NFT holders. 👉 READ

• Reo Cragun announces a LNRZ-hosted “Sound Lounge Live.” 👉 READ

• David Furlong: lasting moats for permissionless protocols. 👉 READ

• Alec Dalel celebrates 20ETH sale of SnoopDog golden egg. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• Bello celebrates its 1-year anniversary since ETH Amsterdam. 👉 READ

• Pudgy Penguins adds Bitwave for automated NFT accounting. 👉 READ

• Binance NFT launches Sandbox NFT staking program. 👉 READ

• Michelin unveils 'Michelin 3xplorer Club' NFT collection. 👉 READ

• 10KTF x PUMA Slipstream Collab: Digital + Physical Dream . 👉 READ

• Book.io to launch "Brave New World" as Algorand NFT eBook. 👉 READ

• Backedby aims to disrupt creator economy with web3 payments. 👉 READ

• BitClout 2.0 announced as new people's stock market. 👉 READ

• OpenSea to assist Web 2.0 brands in joining web3. 👉 READ

• Adidas & Pharrell release NFT digital clothing for Doodles. 👉 READ

• Optimism Collective raises 20 ETH while sharing program news. 👉 READ

• IYK dominates NFT NYC with 23K+ product taps, 1.5K+ hats. 👉 READ

• Snoop Dogg collaborates with VeeFriends for NFT project. 👉 READ

• Lens announces Momoka, web3 social’s hyperscaling solution. 👉 READ

• Sound.xyz ships a new home page, doubling down on curation. 👉 READ

• Variant Fund on the interplay of AI abundance x crypto scarcity. 👉 READ

• Iconic music channel Colors Studio drops first NFT on Zora. 👉 READ

• 9 reasons why music NFTs matter. 👉 READ

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re receiving this newsletter because you likely subscribed on my site adamlevy.io or reserved a Season 7 NFT.

I publish ‘Mint TLDR,’ every Sunday, covering my favorite weekly headlines from the web3 creator economy.

PS. No more “Tweets Worth Reading” for now. Substack and Twitter are at war and embeds aren’t working as they use to.

Let’s dive in!

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• Snoop Dogg & VeeFriends collaborative NFT collection and song. 👉 READ

• Ibn Inglor drops “Why Am I Still Here” with Coinvise and Lens. 👉 READ

• David Furlong of Discove.xyz outlines web3 GTM strategies. 👉 READ

• Jeremy Cowart to create 10,000 photo NFTs in 20 minutes. 👉 READ

• ‘Shadows’ by Deadmau5 + Timothy White drops on MakersPlace. 👉 READ

• Web3 artist Sammy Arriaga debuts his first national commercial. 👉 READ

• LNRZ sells out their new project titled ‘SATELLITES.’ 👉 READ

• DOT to host Season 2 of her ‘Artist Development Program.’ 👉 READ

• Annika Rose drops an NFT music video game for ‘Bruises.’ 👉 READ

• SnoopDogg celebrates 4/20 with a drop on Sound. 👉 READ

• Nader outlines the web3 developer stack. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• Sotheby's auctioning rare NFTs from 3AC's seized collection. 👉 READ

• Rehash Podcast celebrates its 1 year anniversary. 👉 READ

• Heavy demand for Madlads xNFT breaks their infra, delays mint. 👉 READ

• Here’s why Starbucks just launched another 5,000 NFTs. 👉 READ

• Decent.xyz celebrates over 2 million mints on Optimism. 👉 READ

• Helium migrates to Solana, minting 1M NFTs in the process. 👉 READ

• NFT marketplace Zora launches a print magazine. 👉 READ

• Mad Realities launches ‘The Creator Collective.’ 👉 READ

• Judge Rules BAYC Ripoff NFTs Violated Yuga Copyright. 👉 READ

• Sound.xyz partners with Onramper for easier wallet funding. 👉 READ

• Castle releases multi-chain portfolio tracking. 👉 READ

• Kits.io introduces their own publishing tool. 👉 READ

• Mattel drops a p2p NFT marketplace for Barbie & Hot Wheels. 👉 READ

• ArcheWorld makes $1.2M from NFTs before launching. 👉 READ

🎙 Podcast Recap

• Monday | Shorts | Chase Chapman: Growth Since Joining DAOs. LISTEN

• Tuesday | Shorts | Aidan Musnitzky: Why Artists Should Choose Spinamp. LISTEN

• Wednesday | Shorts | Sam Sends: Web3's TikTok Equivalent. LISTEN

• Thursday | From Joshua Tree to Web3: How LNRZ DAO is Changing the Game for Musicians. LISTEN

• Friday | Shorts | Zack Guzman: Reinventing the Distribution Model. LISTEN

• Saturday | Shorts | Morkeeth & Micheal Traore: Securities Laws Around Music NFTs. LISTEN

• Sunday | Shorts | PplPleasr: The Importance of Familiarity in Art. LISTEN

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🎙 New Podcast Episode

Mint Season 7 Episode 28 welcomes Reo Cragun and DLG, two talented musicians deeply involved in the web3 and NFT space. In this podcast episode, we explore their backgrounds in music and art and their work with LNRZ DAO, a music NFT distribution platform. Our focus is on LNRZ's upcoming project, Satellites, a collaborative effort by a group of exceptional artists who came together in Joshua Tree to create groundbreaking music. We also examine the challenges faced by artists in the traditional music industry and the potential for web3 to offer new opportunities. We highlight the importance of collaboration, community, and data for artists to succeed in this rapidly evolving space.

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro

• 02:20 - Introduction to LNRZ

• 03:02 - Reo Cragun's Background

• 07:14 - DLG’s Background

• 14:21 - Collaborating with Mom

• 16:23 - The Emergence of LNRZ

• 21:26 - Incubating a Music Project

• 28:53 - Collaboration in the LNRZ Project

• 29:57 - The Joshua Tree Project

• 32:25 - The LNRZ Freshman Class

• 35:12 - The Impact of LNRZ on the Music Industry

• 39:26 - LNRZ as a Curation Vehicle

• 44:32 - Tokenizing Music For Verifiable Sources

• 45:34 - Importance of Data For Artists

• 48:20 - Tokenized Music and Traceable Payments

• 53:03 - Satellites Project Launch

• 55:09 - Community Involvement In Decision-Making

• 57:00 - Presale Price For Previous Collectors

• 58:20 - Outro

Additional Resources

• Reo’s Twitter

• DLG’s Twitter

• LNRZ DAO

• Episode Transcript

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re receiving this newsletter because you likely subscribed on my site adamlevy.io or reserved a Season 7 NFT.

I publish ‘Mint TLDR,’ every Sunday, covering my favorite weekly headlines from the web3 creator economy.

PS. No more “Tweets Worth Reading” for now. Substack and Twitter are at war and embeds arn’t working as they use to.

Let’s dive in!

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• Web3’s Iman Europe and Heno. to perform at Coachella. 👉 READ

• Sammy Arriaga ‘LOVE SONGS’ allowlist using Bello. 👉 READ

• Angelbaby & Oshi drop a music NFT and giveaway. 👉 READ

• Iman Europe sells out drop titled ‘REALLY LIT!’ 👉 READ

• Ameet Kanon launches a pre-save drop with Jean Castel. 👉 READ

• Beachcrimes drops a mixtape on Sound.xyz. 👉 READ

• Blond:ish drops a 48hr open edition titled ‘Life Is.’ 👉 READ

• Jonathan Wolfe & Fewocious’ collab has a 99Ξ bid. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• Mastercard drops free NFTs & a web3 music accelerator. 👉 READ

• a16z crypto reveals 2023 State of Crypto Report. 👉 READ

• Nftnow’s ‘NFT100’ is here. 👉 READ

• Manifold introduces a new multiburn NFT mechanism. 👉 READ

• Canon builds a digital art market called Cadabra. 👉 READ

• Companies behind Azuki & Line Friends Characters join forces. 👉 READ

• Reddit keeps upvoting NFTs, drops third-generation collection. 👉 REA

• Cardano NFTs slump 15.5% over the past 30 days. 👉 READ

• Gojira Labs turns static NFTs into playable game characters. 👉 READ

• China crypto ban fails to stop Shanghai NFT airdrop. 👉 READ

• Proof launches exclusive NFT collection for Moonbirds holders. 👉 READ

• Uniswap launches its new mobile app. 👉 READ

• Solana announces their new mobile phone. 👉 READ

🎙 Podcast Recap

• Monday | Shorts | Daniel Allan, Cooper Turley, & BlockchainBrett: Changing the Game for Independent Artists. LISTEN

• Tuesday | Inspiring Sustainable Practices through Music: Blond:ish's Bioplastic Vinyl Compilation. LISTEN

• Wednesday | Shorts | Jacob Horne: Web2 Distribution. LISTEN

• Thursday | Building a Future of Digital Identity and Ownership for Creators. LISTEN

• Friday | Shorts | Matt Medved & Sam Hysell: Why NFTs Are the Answer. LISTEN

• Saturday | Shorts | Gami: What's Next for Gnars DAO? LISTEN

• Sunday | Shorts | Jacob Horne: Creating Content Worth Collecting. LISTEN

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🎙 New Podcast Episode

Mint Season 7 Episode 27 provides a summary of a panel discussion held at Outer Edge (also known as NFT LA), where a team of experts and I delve into the current state of the creator economy in web3. Our discussion encompasses a range of topics, such as the different types of content verticals, the significance of experimentation, collaboration, and co-creation. We also examine the most effective strategies for web2 artists to transition into web3, the vital role of data transparency and control, and the differences between being a creator in web2 versus web3. In addition, we touch upon the importance of building audiences via collectors, digital identity, and ownership. Lastly, we explore the possibility of creators taking out loans based on their social reputation and the value of their content. If you missed the event, I'm excited to share this insightful discussion with you!

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro

• 01:59 - Current State Of The Web3 Creator Economy

• 06:20 - Optimal Strategy For Web2 Artists To Make Their Way Into Web3

• 07:58 - Using Web3 As A Tool For Storytelling

• 10:38 - Clearing Up Misconceptions For Creators Entering Web3

• 13:31 - Importance Of Data Ownership In Web3

• 15:17 - Difference Between Web2 And Web3 For Creators

• 17:16 - Transitioning To Web3 Social

• 19:54 - Visualizing Relationships In Web3

• 21:11 - The Value Of Collectable Content

• 23:08 - Digital Identity And Ownership

• 24:22 - Glass Protocol And Content Control

• 25:19 - Building Interoperable Audiences

• 26:56 - Creator Credit Score And Crowdfunding

• 28:03 - Content As Collateral

• 30:07 - Outro

Additional Resources

• Ellie’s Twitter

• BlockchainBrett’s Twitter

• Nick’s Twitter

• Famecast

• Episode Transcript

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🎙 New Podcast Episode

Mint Season 7 Episode 26 welcomes Blond:ish, an artist passionate about web3 technology and creating a more equitable and inclusive world, she joined me today to share her journey and current focus. The episode covers her upcoming drop on Sound.xyz, her innovative bioplastic vinyl, and the 14-track Plastic-Free Party. Blond:ish emphasizes the importance of taking time off and shares her multifaceted interests, including her crypto fund Indigo Investment Partners. Overall, this fun conversation showcases how one person can use their talents and resources to make a positive impact on the world.

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro

• 01:02 - Blond:ish's Background And Journey Into Web3

• 04:11 - Blond:ish's Current Focus

• 04:43 - Blond:ish's Upcoming Drop On Sound.xyz

• 06:09 - Innovating The Bioplastic Vinyl

• 08:20 - Making Plastic-Free Vinyl

• 09:32 - Launching The Drop And Scaling

• 10:45 - No Trade-Offs Between Bioplastic And Traditional Vinyl

• 13:56 - The Plastic-Free Party

• 15:28 - Messages Conveyed In The 14-Track Compilation

• 16:55 - Blond:ish's Vacation And The Importance Of Taking Time Off

• 18:53 - Indigo Investment Partners

• 23:20 - Blond:ish's Multifaceted Interests

• 27:36 - Blond:ish's Sound Drop Details

• 28:42 - Outro

Additional Resources

• Blond:ish’s Twitter

• Episode Transcript

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re receiving this newsletter because you likely subscribed on my site adamlevy.io or reserved a Season 7 NFT.

I publish ‘Mint TLDR,’ every Sunday, covering my favorite weekly headlines from the web3 creator economy.

PS. No more “Tweets Worth Reading” for now. Substack and Twitter are at war and embeds arn’t working as they use to.

Let’s dive in!

🛠 a16z’s CSS Week 4 Recap

Bello just wrapped up week 4 of Crypto Startup School, and I can't wait for you to hear all about it! We had an incredible few days filled with exciting encounters and valuable experiences that we documented this week. I hope you enjoy our recap!

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• Banksy NFT collection to be launched by Mike Lin. 👉 READ

• Daniel Allan hosts a giveaway of his new drop 'Bricks’ ft. Belisgo. 👉 READ

• Black Dave & OrganicStonez ‘I Love This Shit’ hits 142 collectors. 👉 READ

• Geo Martin secures patent for cross of entertainment and NFTs. 👉 READ

• Dot drops ‘LIFT ME UP’ for pre-save on Showtime. 👉 READ

• Lucas Radouch is the first quadriplegic artist on Sound.xyz. 👉 READ

• Sammy Arriaga hits number 1 on Sound.xyz’s ‘The Viral 10.’ 👉 READ

• Dan Romero drops a new open-edition series on Zora. 👉 READ

• Own The Sound announces genesis NFT drop on Sound.xyz. 👉 READ

• Soulja Boy NFTs sell out amid SEC crypto promotion charges. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• OpenSea launches no-fee 'Pro' marketplace with NFT rewards. 👉 READ

• Sound.xyz announces $5M paid to artists. 👉 READ

• Bello ships Allowlist Pages. 👉 READ

• List3n DAO drops ‘Genesis Pass.’ 👉 READ

• Coinage’s vote to move 10% of treasury to Doge following Elon. 👉 READ

• Catalog integrates 0xSplits. 👉 READ

• Third-generation Reddit NFTs to make a debut next week. 👉 READ

• Bonfire announces ‘Bonfire Pro.’ 👉 READ

• FIFA debuts AI World Cup mobile game, with plans for NFTs. 👉 READ

🎙 Podcast Recap

• Monday | Shorts | Matt Medved & Sam Hysell: The Future of Digital Ads. LISTEN

• Tuesday | The Rise of Writing NFTs and Collectible Content with Nick Hollins. LISTEN

• Wednesday | Shorts | Jacob Horne: The Evolution of Open Editions. LISTEN

• Thursday | Shorts | Sam Sends: Who is Sam Sends? LISTEN

• Friday | Shorts | Morkeeth & Micheal Traore: Thesis for a Crypto-Enabled Music Industry. LISTEN

• Saturday | Shorts | John Crain: Further Exploring Primary NFT Sales. LISTEN

• Sunday | Shorts | Morkeeth & Micheal Traore: Motivation for Using NFTs. LISTEN

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🎙 New Podcast Episode

Mint Season 7 Episode 25 welcomes Nick Hollins, a journalist, podcaster, and co-founder of the artist collective Voyager and the UFO project. We discuss Nick's background in journalism and music, his interest in crypto, and his involvement in various web3 projects. We also talk about the importance of community building and marketing in the web3 space, the role of writing NFTs in building his community, and the unique aspects of writing NFTs compared to other forms of digital content. Nick shares his mental model for using different web3 platforms and his vision for the future of web3 native audiences.

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro 

• 01:16 - Nick's Background 

• 07:46 - Counterculture in Crypto 

• 08:39 - Documenting the Web3 Space 

• 11:33 - Creating Content Worth Collecting 

• 15:48 - Marketing and NFTs 

• 19:17 - Building a Top-Level Funnel 

• 22:23 - Community Building in Web3 

• 24:39 - Writing NFTs and Collects 

• 27:41 - Building an Audience with Web3 Tools 

• 29:23 - Minting Podcast Episodes as NFTs 

• 30:54 - Challenges of Starting in Web3 

• 36:29 - Curation and Web3 Social 

• 38:37 - Navigating Web3 Platforms 

• 39:51 - Different Use Cases of Web3 Platforms 

• 43:07 - Building Web3-Native Audiences 

• 49:07 - Missing Tools for Web3 Creators 

• 50:23 - Integrating Platforms and Tooling 

• 53:03 - Nouns Builder Projects 

• 54:28 - Outro

Additional Resources

• Nick’s Twitter

• UFO Podcast

• Episode Transcript

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gm Mint nation - happy Sunday. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re receiving this newsletter because you likely subscribed on my site adamlevy.io or reserved a Season 7 NFT.

I publish ‘Mint TLDR,’ every Sunday, covering my favorite weekly headlines from the web3 creator economy.

Let’s dive in!

🛠 a16z’s CSS Week 3 Recap

Hope you enjoy Bello’s week 3 recap of Crypto Startup School. So much went down this past few days so I’m excited for you to take a listen and experience the great people and great things that we encountered. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

🌐 Creator Stories of the Week

• Mint Podcast crosses 30k subscribers on Substack.

• Reo Cragun sells 1500+ editions of his new drop ‘Spent.’ 👉 READ

• Black Dave schedules to release ‘I Love This Shit!’ on Sound.xyz. 👉 READ

• Domino drops ‘SLEEPCYCLE.’ 👉 READ

• Pace Gallery holds first web3 solo exhibit featuring Tyler Hobbs. 👉 READ

• The Chainsmokers airdrop a new music NFT to their collectors. 👉 READ

• Sammy Arriaga drops a 24 hour OE titled ‘Music City.’ 👉 READ

• Sara Phillips drops a 24 hour OE titled ‘New York Without Me.’ 👉 READ

• Cody Brown is starting a DAO to buy the first ticket to Mars. 👉 READ

• Heno. drops ‘NEYBORS’ music video. 👉 READ

• TK’s ‘Petal Power’ pays out $10.7k+ in player earnings. 👉 READ

🗞 Headlines: NFTs, Social Tokens, DAOs

• $37M of y00ts NFTs migrate to Polygon from Solana in 1 day. 👉 READ

• Gucci collaborates with BAYC NFTs in new metaverse project. 👉 READ

• Lost Worlds launches version 2.0 of GeoNFTs. 👉 READ

• Magic Eden’s BTC NFT marketplace dominates Ordinals market. 👉 READ

• Sound.xyz introduces ‘Sound Swap,’ a one click to collect feature. 👉 READ

• Bello ships bulk NFT contract uploads for Custom Searches. 👉 READ

• Bonfire announces Drop Notifications on their platform. 👉 READ

• Senator Elizabeth Warren’s "anti-crypto" re-election campaign. 👉 READ

• Zerion introduces ‘Zerion Perks,’ a wallet notification tool. 👉 READ

• Reveel shares a recap on its Creator Grants campaign. 👉 READ

📲 Web3 Social by Lens Protocol

• Music NFTs having a moment on Lens this week. 👉 READ

• Farcaster drops a new topic-based discovery search engine. 👉 READ

🐦 Twitter Threads Worth Reading

a16z highlights Bello - more CSS teams to come!

Ticketmaster rolls out token-gated NFT integration ft. DeathBats Club.

AI has eaten everything digital.

🎙 Podcast Recap

• Monday | Shorts | Sam Sends: Thesis On Tokenized Media. LISTEN

• Tuesday | Transforming Audiences into Communities with Reka from Guild.xyz. LISTEN

• Wednesday | Shorts | Christina Beltramini: Creating Content Worth Collecting. LISTEN

• Thursday | Exploring the Web3 Creator Economy: Insights from ETHDenver. LISTEN

• Friday | Shorts | Matt Medved & Sam Hysell: Creating Content Worth Collecting. LISTEN

• Saturday | Shorts | Daniel Allan, Cooper Turley, & BlockchainBrett: How Daniel is Using the $1M. LISTEN

• Sunday | Shorts | Morkeeth & Micheal Traore: TikTok Users Shaping the Music Industry. LISTEN

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