Mint | Where Crypto Meets Creators

Mint Season 3 episode 14 welcomes the futuristic tech-digital artist FVCKRENDER, who is a self-taught creative working out of Vancouver. With a defining affinity for sharp architectural geometry, beaming future landscapes, and brilliant crystalline arrangements, his renders pay a dark homage to what may eventually reflect our very existence. His clients include Supreme, Softest Hard, Columbia Records, Lil Nas X, Epic Records, Harpers Bazaar China, TOKiMONSTA, New Retrowave Records, High Snobiety, Puma, Spotify, Instagram, Wieden + Kennedy, Rosalía, Northlane, Damian Lazarus, Le Cirque du Soleil, Lebron James, Primitive Skateboard, OVO, 88 Rising, Dior, Hypebeast and many more.In this episode we discuss:2:50 - Who is FVCKRENDER?6:02 - What does your work represent?9:21 - FVCKRENDERVERSE20:22 - A Shift from the Digital Art to Physical Art27:23 - FVCKRENDER at Christie’s34:08 - Advice on entering the NFT Space38:29 - Coping Strategies45:07 - FVCKRENDER’s Biggest Failures47:56 - Does Crypto and Web 3 favor new artists?51:54 - FVCKRENDER influencers52:50 - Biggest Misunderstanding about You54:10 - FVCKRENDER’s Long Term Vision55:15 - Outro...and so much more.I hope you enjoy our conversation. Learn more by visiting: https://adamlevy.io/mint---------------------------------------------------------------------------Claim your FREE Listener Badge NFT proving you listened to this episodehttps://adamlevy.io/poap-season-3/---------------------------------------------------------------------------Support Season 3's NFT sponsors1. Coinvise - https://coinvise.co/2. POAP - https://poap.xyz/3. Socialstack - https://socialstack.co/---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

This bonus episode welcomes Jesse Pollak, contributor #001 at Base Protocol—a layer two Ethereum solution from Coinbase. They discuss their initial meeting at a music NFT event in Denver and trace Jesse's path in the crypto realm: from early startups, being the 70th employee at Coinbase, to crypto advocacy roles in D.C.Jesse sheds light on Base's aspirations, aiming to position it as more than just another L2, but rather a key player in the evolving web3 creator economy, with an ambitious goal to bring in a billion users. They touch upon the ever-growing potential of NFTs, the idea of NFT-based dating, decentralized ridesharing, and the importance of accessible onchain applications.Coinbase stands on the brink of ushering web3 mass adoption, and this conversation offers a timely insight into the trajectory of tokenized media and the broader crypto ecosystem. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

In this episode, I’m joined by Shane Mac, the CEO and Co-founder of XMTP.We had an intimate conversation about Shane’s entrepreneurial history where we took a detailed glimpse into his previous startups, multi-million dollar acquisitions, and his vision for the XMTP protocol.The motivation behind this episode was to capture a core pillar of web3 growth networks and why communication is the bedrock of any thriving project or company. Their recent partnership announcement with Coinbase Wallet sparked a wave of excitement around wallet-to-wallet communication, especially at Bello.Recently, Bello integrated XMTP where users can now send mass messages to their NFT collectors or rather any list of wallets. XMTP is key for web3 mass adoption and I couldn’t be more excited to capture this moment on Mint.So without further ado, I hope you guys enjoy our conversation.

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, Dj and Producer Daniel Allan surprised me with news of his upcoming innovative release, scheduled to drop today. Instantly captivated, we decided to seize the moment. We strolled towards the majestic 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.In this podcast episode, 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 ResourcesDaniel’s Twitter🪞 Join MintSubscribe: Newsletter | Rate 5 Starts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts | YouTube | RSS FeedFollow: Twitter | Instagram | Discord | Lenster

John Crain, the Co-Founder of the 1-of-1 digital art marketplace, SuperRare, joined Season 7 and shared some of his rewarding experiences with SuperRare DAO.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 16About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

PplPleasr, the talented digital artist and founder of Shibuya, joined Season 7 and explained the importance of familiarity in art.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 8About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Morkeeth and Michel, the Co-Founders of Anotherblock, joined Season 7 and spoke about securities laws around music NFTs.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 22About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Daniel Allan, Cooper Turley, and BlockchainBrett joined Season 7 and spoke the responsibilities that come with raising $1M.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 21About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Zack Guzman, Co-founder of Coinage Media, the first community-owned show answering crypto's biggest questions, joined Season 7 and spoke about how web3 can reinvent the model for content distribution. Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 1About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Blond:ish, a remarkable artist making a difference in the world, joined Season 7 and spoke about her innovative plastic-free vinyl.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 26About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

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.Timestamps00:00 - Intro02:20 - Introduction to LNRZ03:02 - Reo Cragun's Background07:14 - DLG’s Background14:21 - Collaborating with Mom16:23 - The Emergence of LNRZ21:26 - Incubating a Music Project28:53 - Collaboration in the LNRZ Project29:57 - The Joshua Tree Project32:25 - The LNRZ Freshman Class35:12 - The Impact of LNRZ on the Music Industry39:26 - LNRZ as a Curation Vehicle44:32 - Tokenizing Music For Verifiable Sources45:34 - Importance of Data For Artists48:20 - Tokenized Music and Traceable Payments53:03 - Satellites Project Launch55:09 - Community Involvement In Decision-Making57:00 - Presale Price For Previous Collectors58:20 - OutroAdditional ResourcesReo’s TwitterDLG’s TwitterLNRZ DAOEpisode Transcript---------------------------------------------------------------------------Claim Season 7 NFThttps://adamlevy.io/nft/---------------------------------------------------------------------------Support Season 7's NFT Sponsors(🍄,🔍) Bello: The #1 for blockchain analytics tool for web3 creatorsBello is the no-code blockchain analytics tool that empowers web3 creators and communities with actionable insights on their collectors through a simple search.🔓 Join private Beta: https://www.bello.lol/join---------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLenster:https://lenster.xyz/u/levychain.lensLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io/mint

Christina Beltramini, Head of Growth and Chief Scheming Officer at Lens Protocol, joined Season 7 and spoke about the differences between followers and collectors.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 15About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Sam Sends, Co-Founder of Glass Protocol, the home of video NFTs, joined Season 7 and spoke about content and podcast NFTs.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 13About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Aidan Musnitzky, the Founder of Spinamp, joined Season 7 and explained why artists should choose Spinamp for their content.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 3About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Chase Chapman, the host of 'On The Other Side,' a web3 podcast, joined Season 7 and spoke about her growth since initially joining the world of DAOs.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 14About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

PplPleasr, the talented digital artist and founder of Shibuya, joined Season 7 and shared what's next on her agenda.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 8About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Zack Guzman, Co-founder of Coinage Media, the first community-owned show answering crypto's biggest questions, joined Season 7 where we compared a web2 and web3 consumer.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 1About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Jacob Horne, Co-Founder of Zora, joined Season 7 and spoke about Season 7's tagline, "Creating Content Worth Collecting."Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 19About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Daniel Allan, Cooper Turley, and BlockchainBrett joined Season 7 and spoke about artists following in Daniel Allan's path in web3 music.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 21About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io

Gami, the founder of GnarsDAO joined Season 7 and shared what the near future holds for Gnars DAO.Full EpisodeSeason 7 Episode 7About Mint ShortsEnjoy the best moments from the podcast in bite-size segments.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Adam Levy's newsletterhttps://levychain.substack.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Adam Levy on social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/levychainInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/levychainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/levy-adamWebsite:https://adamlevy.io