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ZEROPOD (The Zero Rights Reserved Podcast): A CC0 Video Podcast About Enjoying Ethereum

ZEROPOD (The Zero Rights Reserved Podcast): A CC0 Video Podcast About Enjoying Ethereum

The Noun Square Collective

Zero Rights Reserved (ZEROPOD for short) is a fully CC0 video podcast about all things Ethereum.

103 - ZEROPOD SEASON 2 E2: "Positive-Sum Gamer" with Optimism's Chief Growth Officer Ryan Wyatt aka @fwiz
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  • 103 - ZEROPOD SEASON 2 E2: "Positive-Sum Gamer" with Optimism's Chief Growth Officer Ryan Wyatt aka @fwiz

    In Episode 2 of ZEROPOD Season 2, we dig in with Ryan Wyatt aka @fwiz about his first full year in the role of Optimism's Chief Growth Officer.

    Ryan shares how his leadership has helped to drive adoption of Optimism’s open source OP Stack and has attracted some S-tier partners for the so-called Superchain.

    We also learn about Ryan's interesting background as a lifelong gamer and esports streaming trailblazer, first with Machinima and later at Google as the head of gaming at YouTube.

    We discuss Optimism’s journey to becoming a powerhouse in Layer 2 solutions, what makes it the platform of choice for top companies, and the groundbreaking plans for seamless interoperability across the Superchain. Tune in for an inside look at what’s next for Optimism and the ambitious roadmap Ryan and his team have set for 2024 and beyond. And as always, if you enjoy this podcast, please rate it 5/5 on Spotify and Apple! --- Timestamps: 0:00 - The Bitcoin Millionaire Story: Ryan’s early experience paying creators in Bitcoin and its surprising outcomes 1:37 - A Swagged-Out Superchain Welcome: Introduction and Ryan’s first impressions of Optimism 2:15 - From Gamer to Growth Officer: How Ryan’s love for gaming launched his career in tech 4:00 - Navigating a Career in Gaming: The challenges and rewards of working in the gaming industry 6:36 - Early Days in Onchain Video Content: Ryan’s journey from Machinima to YouTube Gaming 9:03 - YouTube, Gaming, and the Crypto Transition: Moving from Web2 to onchain with optimism 11:06 - The Crypto Skepticism of Gamers: Ryan’s perspective on why gamers resist blockchain 12:50 - Memorable Moments at Google: Key lessons learned at YouTube and Google 13:50 - Why Ryan Jumped Into Crypto: Career shifts and finding inspiration in the onchain space 15:10 - Joining Polygon and Scaling Crypto: Early roles at Polygon and the vision for onchain scaling 17:57 - The Shift to Optimism and the Superchain: New challenges and the road to a collaborative L2 ecosystem 19:03 - What Does a Chief Growth Officer Do?: Ryan explains the role and responsibilities 21:01 - Unique Governance at Optimism: How collective governance shapes Optimism’s vision 23:01 - Retroactive Public Goods Funding: Exploring funding models that reward impact 25:05 - One Year of Superchain Growth: A recap of Ryan’s first year with Optimism and the ecosystem’s growth 29:33 - Coinbase’s Role in OP Stack Adoption: How Base helped drive the Superchain’s momentum 31:27 - Navigating Competitors on the Superchain: Collaboration and competition in the onchain world 33:50 - Solving Liquidity Fragmentation: Why interoperability is key to Optimism’s future 36:30 - The Future of Onchain Interoperability: Ryan’s vision for seamless cross-chain transactions 39:54 - Challenges of User Experience: Bridging, liquidity, and simplifying the user journey 43:16 - The Value of Open Source: How Optimism’s open-source approach benefits the ecosystem 46:13 - Looking Forward: 2025 Intentions: Ryan’s goals for the Superchain in the coming year 47:50 - Final Thoughts: How community and innovation drive onchain growth --- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk x Suno AI. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! Produced by The Noun Square onchain media collective. Follow @ thenounsquare on Twitter for daily content about Nouns, NFTs, Ethereum and more or visit https://tns.wtf to learn more.

    Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 48min
  • 102 - BONUS: Nouns Roundup for October | Entering a Flow State

    October in the Nouniverse was packed: 26 proposals, big wins for governance, and an epic triple-header of Nounish events in LA. JackWyldes is here to recap the highs (new funding flows, creative projects) and the lows (farewell to the Dota 2 team) in a fast-paced Nounish month. Dive in for the latest updates and highlights! --- Timestamps: • 0:00 - Introduction: JacckWyldes Kicks Off October’s Roundup • 0:18 - Governance Rundown: 26 Proposals, Big Wins, and the end of DUNA Drama • 0:50 - IRL Events Recap: Nouns Fest, Noun Town, and Dreamland Highlights • 1:15 - Community Content Shoutouts: Lasko’s Recap, Warpcast threads, and More • 2:00 - Nouns Esports Updates • 2:39 - Nouns Funding Evolution: Flow Grand Streaming Protocol Rolls Out • 3:42 - New Projects Spotlight: Noun Space and Customizable Forecaster Profiles • 4:12 - Shark Attack: Nick’s Cork.wtf Corkboard for Creative Expression • 4:34 - Wrap-up: Jack Bids Farewell with a Nounish November Teaser Links: Nouns Esports Dota 2 : https://x.com/nounsesports/status/1852170896045215825 Noun 40 : https://warpcast.com/noun40/0x71988090 Krel : https://warpcast.com/krel/0x5c789b1abe9657c2581d67354491ce15a5e64a63 Nouns a musical : https://warpcast.com/nounsmusical/0x9b1929dd Opensea article : https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-walter-newman-an-emmy-nominated-producer-behind-nouns-fest?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=TWT_EDU_ALL_101224_ Dreamland : https://youtu.be/MnAuoIkiLLA Nouns Town : https://zora.co/collect/base:0xc2644c0d1c9cda4024bab70a2b3f2e39ee9a938e/1 Nounspace : https://warpcast.com/willywonka.eth/0xf69fd09e Flows.wtf Cork.wtf

    Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 04min
  • 101 - BONUS: The Nouns Fest Club ⌐◨-◨ (Or "Jack Works Through an Existential Crisis for Your Entertainment")

    Whether you made it out to LA for Nouns Town & Nouns Fest 2024, or got stuck FOMO-ing at home, this short film from The Noun Square's own JackWyldes tells the story of his experience in a way that will make you feel like you were right there with him. In his signature authentic style, Jack works through a mini existential crisis live on camera as he struggles to process his experience and figure out how best to tell the story of this nounish summit through the lens of his favorite cult classic film from the 80's.

    Mon, 28 Oct 2024 - 04min
  • 100 - ZEROPOD SEASON 2 E1: "On The Right Track" with Professional Athlete and NFT Artist Naomi Metzger

    In this episode of ZEROPOD (The Zero Rights Reserved Podcast), host Toady Hawk from The Noun Square sits down with Naomi Metzger, 10x British national triple jump champion, to talk about her inspiring journey on track and onchain. Naomi shares how she bounced back from missing the Tokyo Olympics (by just 10 cm!), how she created an NFT collection called Afrochicks to fund her training, and her thoughts on bringing her road to LA 2028 onchain. Tune in to hear her story of resilience, community, and much more! — 0:00 - The Importance of Resilience 2:04 - ZEROPOD Intro 2:12 - An Interview So Nice We Did It Twice 2:55 - Naomi’s Accomplishments 4:07 - Childhood Motivation 5:06 - Choosing Triple Jump 9:00 - University Experience 11:00 - International Competitions 12:57 - Sponsorship Struggles 14:33 - Disqualified by the Wind?? 15:05 - Overcoming Challenges 17:07 - The Human Side of Athletics 18:00 - Triple Jump vs. Long Jump 19:56 - Afrochicks NFT Success 23:54 - Self-Sponsorship 29:02 - Injury Setbacks 33:23 - Media Training & Authenticity 34:43 - Onchain Content Goals 38:33 - Fitness Videos on Warpcast 42:45 - Advice for Young Athletes — Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk and Santhosh. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Music by Toady Hawk x Suno AI. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! Produced by The Noun Square onchain media collective. Follow @ thenounsquare on Twitter for daily content about Nouns, NFTs, Ethereum and more or visit https://tns.wtf to learn more.

    Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 49min
  • 99 - ZER0̷P0̷D SP0̷TLIGHT on 4156 and the Nouns DUNA Proposal (From the Deepfried Horse's Mouth)

    On ZER0̷P0̷D SP0̷TLIGHT # 2, join us for a deep dive conversation with 4156, the founder of Nouns DAO, into the current proposal to convert Nouns into a Wyoming DUNA. We cover everything from the origins of Nouns to the potential impact of this new legal framework, designed specifically for DAOs. Whether you’re a Nouns member or just curious about the future of decentralized governance, this conversation will bring you up to speed on what’s at stake. Don’t miss 4156 breaking down the pros, cons, and what’s next for Nouns.

    Sat, 19 Oct 2024 - 20min
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