Flywheel DeFi
by DeFi Dave, kapital_k
Flywheel DeFi is the destination for Frax, DeFi Alpha, & everything in between. We're here to help you harness the power of the Flywheel. flywheeldefi.com
Podcast episodes
Innovating on Bitcoin with Alisia Painter from Botanix Labs - Flywheel #101
In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Alisia from Botanix Labs details their journey in pioneering a Bitcoin DeFi. The episodes cover the project's inception on creating a Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin that's compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, aiming to revive BTC's innovative spark. 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub 00:17 Exploring the Bitcoin Renaissance with Botanics and Spider Chain 02:12 Introducing Spider Chain: A Bitcoin L2 Revolution 02:58 The Journey of Alisia: From Global Finance to Crypto Innovator 18:34 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum: A Bold Perspective 22:35 Deep Dive into Botanix Labs and Spider Chain Technology 22:45 Building on Bitcoin: The Technical Breakthrough of Spider Chain 40:09 The Vision of Spider Chain: A New Era for Bitcoin DeFi 41:39 Exploring Bitcoin's DeFi Potential and Yield Expectations 42:38 The Summer of Bitcoin DeFi: A New Era of Yield 42:59 Differentiating in the DeFi Space: Technology and Community Buy-In 43:59 Collaboration and Innovation Among Layer 2 Solutions 45:25 The Future of Bitcoin DeFi: Yield Sources and Ecosystem Development 51:00 Comparing Bitcoin DeFi Projects: Babylon vs. Spider Chain 54:35 Botanics' Approach to Tokenization and Revenue Generation 57:25 The Roadmap Ahead: Launching Spider Chain and DeFi Summer Expectations 58:49 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Cultural Shifts and Future Predictions 01:07:09 Navigating Regulations and the Future of Crypto Innovation 01:14:53 Wrapping Up: The Journey of Botanix and Spider Chain ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.
Revolutionizing Fair Launches w/ Fjord Foundry - Flywheel #100
In this episode of Flywheel, we invited YamsI, Head of BD & strategy and VoKe from the Fjord Foundry team to discuss their Liquidity Bootstrapping Platform and its approach to revolutionizing token launches. We explore the mechanisms of LBPs, the strategies for ensuring fair launches, and the significance of market makers in maintaining post-launch stability. We also got into Fjord Foundry's dedication to balancing project ambitions with community well-being, fostering transparency, and nurturing on-chain liquidity. Through exploring the platform's journey, successes, and forward-looking plans, the script offers in-depth understanding of the nuanced challenges and strategies in managing token launches, from pre-launch preparations to achieving sustainable liquidity. 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel 00:14 The Importance of a Fair Launch in Crypto 00:55 Diving Deep with Fjord Foundry: Origins and Offerings 04:28 Exploring the Evolution and Impact of LBPs 14:51 The Mechanics of LBPs: A Deep Dive 32:54 Success Stories and the Impact of Curation 41:22 Fjord Foundry's Performance and Future Directions 44:26 Unpacking the Impact of Funding Amounts on Project Success 45:31 Navigating Risks in Crypto Projects: Bots, Scams, and Solutions 47:17 Introducing Sphere Token: Fjord's Community and Value Proposition 49:38 Exploring the Potential of Centralized Exchanges and Fjord Foundry Collaboration 01:07:55 The Future of Fjord Foundry: Roadmap and Vision 01:11:43 Getting Personal: The Team's First Crypto Experiences 01:18:34 Wrapping Up: Insights and Future Directions for Fjord Foundry ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Timeline
Unlocking the Power of the Optimism Superchain w/ Josh Wadinski - Flywheel #99
In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Josh Wadinski from Optimism. The show covers Optimisms alignment with Ethereum's principles and its focus on sustainability, public goods, and community involvement. Discussions cover Optimism's technology, governance structure, retroactive public goods funding, and the strive for decentralized internet development. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your DeFi Hub 00:19 Diving Deep into Optimism with Josh 00:46 The Modular Future of DeFi and Culture's Impact 03:49 Josh's Journey: From Quantum Mechanics to DeFi 09:07 Understanding Optimism: The Superchain Explained 15:36 The Evolution of Layer 2s and 3s in the Crypto Ecosystem 29:28 Decentralization and Governance in the Optimism Ecosystem 33:43 Retroactive Public Goods Funding and the OP Token 48:02 Exploring Governance and Reward Distribution Models 49:20 The Future of On-Chain Governance and Grants 51:02 Non-DeFi Use Cases and the Evolution of Social Protocols 01:01:27 The Roadmap for Optimism and Super Chain Developments 01:03:23 Growth Strategies and the Open-Source Ethos of Optimism 01:19:33 Reflections on Financial Literacy and the Impact of DeFi 01:23:22 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests for Flywheel ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Timeline
What DeFi Can Learn From Chipped w/ Winny.eth - Flywheel #98
In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave interviews Winnie, the founder of Chipped, a project that aims to make crypto more accessible and fun for non-crypto native users. Winnie is creating human-centered products that don't focus solely on financialization. They also touch on the role of social media and the need for restraint in hyper-financialization. They discuss the future of wearable tech and the vision for Chipped as a gossip protocol that aligns with the direction of technology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Chipped 11:21 The Importance of Mass Adoption and Long-Term Thinking 25:39 The Power of Authenticity and Fun in Marketing Crypto 30:40 Culture and Storytelling in the Crypto Space 32:37 Embracing Silliness and Being True to Yourself 33:34 Spotting Short-Term Opportunistic Projects 34:58 The Role of Social Media and Restraint in Hyper-Financialization 36:23 The Future of Wearable Tech: Moving Away from Screens 37:22 Chipped: A Gossip Protocol for the Internet of Everything 50:19 Be Kind to Yourself and Pursue What You Care About Keywords crypto, mass adoption, long-term thinking, accessibility, human-centered products, marketing, authenticity, culture, storytelling, crypto, long-term thinking, short-term opportunistic projects, social media, hyper-financialization, wearable tech, gossip protocol ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.
Culture is Everything - Pump.fun with Alon - Flywheel #97
In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave interviews Alon, the co-founder of Pump .Fun, a meme coin launch pad. They discuss the power of memes in culture and crypto, the split in crypto culture between institutionalization and meme coin degen energy, and the importance of culture in crypto projects. They also delve into the birth of Pump .Fun and notable meme coin launches on the platform. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:55 The Power of Memes in Culture and Crypto 05:48 The Split in Crypto Culture 08:55 The Importance of Culture in Crypto 12:12 The Birth of Pump .Fun and Meme Coin Launches 15:02 Understanding Pump .Fun and its Features 23:09 Notable Meme Coin Launches on Pump .Fun 28:01 The Role of Culture in DeFi and Crypto Projects 31:50 The Importance of User-Centric Design 35:05 The Divide Between Institutional and Meme Culture in Crypto 36:02 Meme Coins and the Zoomer Generation 36:56 Meme Coins as Cultural and Social Products 38:17 The Potential for Gamified Experiences with Meme Coins 39:47 Meme Coins as Shelling Points for Ideas and Communities 41:08 The Difference Between Meme Coins and NFTs 43:24 The Complexity and Potential of NFTs 45:30 Different Chains and Their Cultures 46:57 The Challenges of Building a Culture on a Chain 49:47 The Importance of Staying True to the Chain's Culture 51:26 The Rise and Challenges of Blast 52:53 The Importance of Building a Trustworthy Culture 54:49 The Role of Culture in Attracting Users to Fractal 58:54 Fractal's Flocks Incentives and Overcoming the Cold Start Problem 01:05:27 The Importance of Culture in Onboarding Users to DeFi ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.