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1D AGO

Crypto Isn’t Cool Anymore + QuirKids & Quirkies Update

Holiday energy set the tone as the crew opened with Festivus-style crypto grievances and a quick temperature check from chat. From there, the conversation zoomed out into why “crypto isn’t cool anymore” is a real retention problem when attention turns over faster than ever. They workshopped an Abstract angle where XP could become a gate or multiplier for future participation, blending incentives with contributor reputation instead of pure hype. A quick community moment followed with a free OpenPage holiday badge drop live through Dec 31. Then Papii joined to break down Quirk Kids and the next Quirkies chapter, framing it as a new division built around kid-friendly IP, animation shorts, and higher-quality educational content. Special Guest: Papii - CEO of Quirkies: https://x.com/QuirkKnight Subscribe: Coffee with Captain Newsletter: https://coffeewithcaptain.beehiiv.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow on X: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs

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2h 44m
6D AGO

Binance Outage Fallout, Market Maker Breakdown & Digital Collectibles Pulse

Exchange plumbing and market-maker behavior set the tone, starting with how a Binance API outage left market makers sidelined and amplified liquidations. The conversation then moved to stablecoin rails and why USDC can briefly depeg in liquidity pools even when Circle’s backing is redeemable. From there, they zoomed out to how CEX flows and the push into perps, including Coinbase, change the risk surface and competitive landscape. Loki joined for a Friday NFT pulse check, using Doopies as a read on sentiment and what “still sells” versus what feels purely extractive, with quick touches on broader digital collectibles ecosystem chatter. They closed on regulatory clarity and why a cleaner framework could be a real catalyst, even if it does not fix the market overnight. Subscribe: Coffee with Captain Newsletter: https://coffeewithcaptain.beehiiv.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow on X: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs

6d ago

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2h 26m
2D AGO

Aave Labs vs Aave DAO + Who Owns DeFi Protocols

Aave’s governance civil war turned into a simple question: who actually owns the protocol, the code, the front end, or the brand. The crew broke down how the conflict escalated into proposals to move trademarks, domains, and social accounts to the DAO, then a Snapshot vote about explicit control over key brand assets. From there, they widened the lens to DAO legitimacy, using Gnosis and the KPK controversy as a case study in off-chain coordination and power concentration. They also touched on a more constructive model through tokenized real estate, where each property sits in its own DAO and holders vote on decisions like re-renting versus selling. The through-line was that governance incentives set the outcome, and Aave’s fight matters because it sets precedent. Subscribe: Coffee with Captain Newsletter: https://coffeewithcaptain.beehiiv.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow on X: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs

2d ago

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2h 26m
DEC 17

Year-End Tax Selling, Hyperliquid $HYPE Burn Vote & CryptoPunks Loan Risk

A choppy market set the tone as Cap unpacked sharp intraday moves in $ETH and the broader “whale war games” feel behind sudden wick-downs and snap-backs. The conversation zoomed out into year-end mechanics like tax loss harvesting, how crypto differs from equities around wash sale rules, and why ETF-era flows have changed the market’s texture. On the NFT side, the most actionable segment centered on CryptoPunks loans sitting underwater and how leverage can quietly turn into forced selling pressure if liquidations cascade. Cap also previewed ongoing show ops improvements and the bigger positioning shift toward “markets, products, builders,” before closing with quick hits around Pudgy Penguins rewards and $PENGU chatter. Subscribe: Coffee with Captain Newsletter: https://coffeewithcaptain.beehiiv.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow on X: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs

Dec 17

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2h 12m
DEC 12

NFTs After the Hype: Collectibles, Airdrops & Access

Loki joins Coffee with Captain as a Friday co host to trace NFTs from the wild 2021 mint days to the more grounded collector market of 2025. Together they challenge the "NFTs are dying" narrative, comparing projects like Doodles and the way digital art now shows up at Art Basel Miami to longer term collectibles such as Pokémon cards and Jordan rookies. The crew walks through how leading collections now create real value through airdrops, defined community roles, access to deals and new tooling like TokenWorks instead of relying on floor price promises. They dig into what the next wave of buyers will actually look for, why realistic price bands matter and how onchain ownership can still feel fun. Cap closes by reflecting on Coffee with Captain's role as a daily filter for the space, previewing upcoming high profile guests and inviting listeners to keep up through the revamped Friday newsletter. Special Guest Cohost: Loki - https://x.com/lokithebird Subscribe to the Coffee with Captain Newsletter: https://coffeewithcaptain.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow on X: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs

Dec 12

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2h 35m
3D AGO

Polymarket’s L2 Bet + Infinex Crates for Discounted Token Access

Polymarket teasing its own L2 sparked a bigger debate about app-owned chains, bridge friction, and whether token-first economics just recreate nonstop sell pressure. The crew tied that into the tape by framing market open moves through year-end positioning and tax-loss tactics that let traders reset risk without abandoning a thesis. From there, Infinex crates became the case study: digital boxes that turn engagement into discounted token access and a distribution loop that can either build real loyalty or attract mercenary farming. They closed by arguing that royalties and value accrual only work when creators and platforms ship something worth supporting, not as an entitlement. Brand coins came up as the cleaner endgame: loyalty rewards that actually improve the fan experience instead of selling a pricier version of the same product. Subscribe: Coffee with Captain Newsletter: https://coffeewithcaptain.beehiiv.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow on X: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs

3d ago

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2 hr
OCT 3

OpenSea Chooses Farmers Over Collectors + Why Steve’s Done With Doodles

Cap admitted he briefly considered selling all his NFTs. He said he has no conviction in price action right now, which set off a wider conversation about market fatigue, fragmented liquidity, and the harm caused by incentivized bidding models. The hosts criticized OpenSea for essentially copying Blur’s farming system “packaged a little prettier,” calling it a net negative that accelerates floor price decline. In the closing stretch, Steve reflected on his long history supporting Doodles and explained why negative experiences with the community have led him to stop posting about the project, despite still liking the art. He stressed that NFT brands will need real-world partnerships and tangible rewards to build sustainable value. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdanSteve: https://x.com/SteveKBarkdGen Network: https://x.com/dGenNetwork This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris, Steve and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs Newsletter: CwC Weekly ENS: Ethereum Naming Service

Oct 3

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2h 27m
DEC 15

Digital Collectibles Adoption Poll + Perks, Access and Utility

Bitcoin and NFT markets set a quick backdrop as the crew checked floors and recent brand moments like Pudgy Penguins’ Sphere spotlight. The core of the episode focused on a poll about what will bring the next five million people into digital collectibles, with a clear takeaway that “cheaper floor price” is not the unlock. Instead, they argued adoption will come from perks, access, and real utility that makes ownership feel rewarding, especially for long-term supporters. The conversation broadened into incentive design, warning that points, multipliers, and fee discounts can drive noisy behavior if they are not tied to genuine participation and distribution. Subscribe to the Coffee with Captain Newsletter: https://coffeewithcaptain.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow on X: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdan This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs

Dec 15

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2h 16m
APR 24

Gemini 2.5 vs Claude vs GPT-4.1 + Ape Fest Vegas 2025

We look at the competitive landscape between leading AI models with special guest Bunchu detailing why he's switching from Claude to Gemini 2.5 while highlighting OpenAI's groundbreaking O3 model capabilities. The hosts discuss Ape Fest 2025's announcement in Las Vegas, diving into potential excursions beyond the Strip including Grand Canyon experiences. Additional segments covered the importance of onchain art following RTFKT/Nike's Clonex NFT technical issues and updates on Billy Bets' AI-powered sports betting platform, which recently reached the Elite Eight in a handicapping competition. Special Guest: Bunchu - CEO of Billy Bets: https://x.com/BunchuBets Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdanSteve: https://x.com/SteveKBarkdGen Network: https://x.com/dGenNetwork This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris, Steve and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs Newsletter: CwC Weekly ENS: Ethereum Naming Service Beezie: Transforming the World of Collectibles

Apr 24

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2h 8m
DEC 5

Art Basel 2025: Digital Art Goes Mainstream with Beeple, XCopy & Jack Butcher

Cap’s live-from-Miami breakdown centered on Art Basel’s turning point for digital art, with Beeple’s surreal installations, XCopy’s Bubbles drop, and Jack Butcher’s interactive mint illustrating how onchain work finally felt integrated into the broader art world. The crew dug into why this year’s Basel attracted real attention beyond crypto circles and how experiential pieces functioned as “POAP 2.0” with far better onboarding. They explored the reality of event design in Miami, using traffic, timing, and venue choices to explain why some activations thrive while others fall flat. The conversation expanded into whether NFT-only conferences still make sense and why future growth depends on showing up at major cultural events instead. Touching on traditional art’s financial struggles, AI’s impact, and new education tracks, they framed this moment as digital art’s clearest move into the mainstream. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithcaptainshow Follow us on the X app: Captain Zwingli: https://x.com/ChrisJourdandGen Network: https://x.com/dGenNetwork This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. None of the information shared on this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Chris, Steve and guest speakers may hold tokens discussed Check Out: The Everything Token: A Book on Web3 and NFTs Newsletter: CwC Weekly

Dec 5

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1h 40m

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Top Shows

Crypto Isn’t Cool Anymore + QuirKids & Quirkies Update

Binance Outage Fallout, Market Maker Breakdown & Digital Collectibles Pulse

Aave Labs vs Aave DAO + Who Owns DeFi Protocols

Year-End Tax Selling, Hyperliquid $HYPE Burn Vote & CryptoPunks Loan Risk

NFTs After the Hype: Collectibles, Airdrops & Access

Polymarket’s L2 Bet + Infinex Crates for Discounted Token Access

OpenSea Chooses Farmers Over Collectors + Why Steve’s Done With Doodles

Digital Collectibles Adoption Poll + Perks, Access and Utility

Gemini 2.5 vs Claude vs GPT-4.1 + Ape Fest Vegas 2025

Art Basel 2025: Digital Art Goes Mainstream with Beeple, XCopy & Jack Butcher

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