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The ATX DAO Podcast brings you the wild, fun, and insightful side of blockchain, crypto, DeGen vibes and Web3 culture. From DAOs and on-chain innovation to blockchain gaming and memecoins, every episode mixes deep dives and candid conversations with a laid-back Austin vibe. Perfect for crypto veterans, Web3 builders, and curious newcomers, this is where big ideas meet good laughs, bold takes, and the occasional beer-fueled chat.

  1. قبل يوم واحد

    E78: From Degen to Advocate -Shaping the Future of Crypto in Minnesota

    Summary Brandon Ferdig, president of the Minnesota Blockchain Initiative, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to talk about how Minnesota’s crypto scene is evolving from speculation to substance. In this episode, we explore what it looks like when grassroots builders, legal professionals, and public sector leaders come together to shape the future of blockchain in a state not typically known for Web3. Brandon shares how his organization acts as a hub for crypto-curious individuals and institutions, connecting lawyers, lawmakers, educators, and entrepreneurs through meetups, conferences, and policy conversations. We also dig into how regional culture impacts innovation in Web3, from Minnesota’s legacy of private, insular business practices to the open-source ethos of decentralized tech. With insights on professionalization, legal frameworks, and public education, this episode offers a unique look at how blockchain adoption unfolds beyond the usual coastal hotspots. Whether you’re a policy wonk, DAO contributor, or local builder, this conversation highlights what it means to grow a crypto ecosystem in unexpected places. Connect with Brandon: X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/brandonferdigLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonferdig/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePeripheryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon.periphery Connect with Minnesota Blockchain Initiative: X: https://x.com/mnblockchain/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mnblockchain/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mnblockchainWebsite: https://www.mnblockchain.org/ Check out our friends at Tequila 512: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ To learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web3.

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  2. ٦ نوفمبر

    E77: Inside the Energy-Backed Economy with Quai Network

    Summary In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, Tom and Ash sit down with Matt and Christopher from Quai Network to unpack how Quai is redefining scalability and sustainability in blockchain. The conversation explores Quai’s dual-token model, its flat-coin concept as an energy-backed alternative to stablecoins, and the network’s proof-of-entropy minima consensus, which enables global scalability without sacrificing decentralization. Together, they dive into how energy inputs, mining incentives, and real-world infrastructure converge to create the world’s first crypto-native energy dollar. Listeners will also get an inside look at Project SOAP (Subsidy Open Acquisition Protocol), a groundbreaking mechanism that flips traditional mining economics by turning miner sell pressure into buy pressure. Matt and Christopher break down how SOAP, liquid mine tokens, and Wormhole integrations are shaping the next generation of proof-of-work ecosystems. Whether you’re a crypto miner, Web3 builder, or just curious about the future of decentralized energy systems, this episode offers a front-row seat to how Quai Network is powering the next era of blockchain innovation. Connect with our guest: Christopher: https://x.com/ChristopherNFGGMatt: https://x.com/MPoletiekQuai Network: https://x.com/QuaiNetworkQuai Website: https://qu.ai/ Check out our friends at Tequila 512: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ To learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3. Tools & Resources We Love Podcast Recording & Editing - ⁠Riverside FM⁠: We use Riverside FM to record and edit our episodes. If you’re interested in getting into podcasting or just recording remote videos, be sure to check them out!

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  3. ٣٠ أكتوبر

    E76: From Memecoin to Ecosystem - How DogeOS Is Giving Dogecoin a Real Use Case

    Summary Alex Hoffman, Head of Ecosystem at DogeOS, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to share how the team is transforming Dogecoin from a memecoin into a real platform for Web3 applications. By adding EVM compatibility to Dogecoin, DogeOS is making space for smart contracts, DeFi, gaming, and more, all while staying rooted in the lighthearted culture that defines the Doge community. Alex highlights key projects like USDoge, a stablecoin using dynamic risk modeling and tokenized private credit, a novel launchpad for creators and brands, and a Twitch-style PVP betting app. He also talks about why DogeOS is positioned to bring in an overlooked group of crypto users and how the team is supporting builders without relying on grant chasing. Connect with our guest: X (Twitter)Website: https://www.dogeos.com/ Check out our friends at Tequila 512: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ To learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

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  4. ٢٣ أكتوبر

    E75: How Taceo Makes Privacy Actually Work On-Chain

    Summary In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we sit down with Lukas Helminger and Lukas Götz from Taceo to explore how they are building a new foundation for privacy in Web3. Taceo is developing infrastructure for verifiable encrypted compute by combining zero-knowledge proofs with multi-party computation. The team introduces coSNARKs, their collaborative proof system, and explains how it can enable secure, private transactions without sacrificing transparency. From stablecoin payments to GDPR-compliant biometric systems like Worldcoin, they share real use cases already in motion. We also dig into Taceo’s developer tooling, including coNoir, which extends the Noir zk language to support collaborative computation. The conversation covers performance trade-offs, privacy UX, and the need for composable encrypted systems that work across L1s and L2s. Whether you’re into ZK, building privacy-first applications, or just want to understand why programmable cryptography matters, this episode is packed with insight from two of the people pushing the space forward. Connect with our guests: X (Twitter): Lukas H: ⁠⁠https://x.com/luhelmingerLukas G: https://x.com/gm_usiTaceo: https://x.com/TACEO_IOWebsite: https://taceo.io/ Check out our friends at Tequila 512: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ To learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

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  5. ١٦ أكتوبر

    E74: Gamers Don’t Check Charts - Solana’s Play for the Future of Gaming

    Summary When Jorge Jimenez, Marketing Lead for Solana Gaming, joins the ATX DAO Podcast, things get real about what actually makes Web3 games worth playing. From his start on Wall Street to leading Solana’s gaming strategy, Jorge breaks down how the next wave of blockchain gaming is about fun first, tokens second. He shares the story of how Solana’s Season Pass attracted over 48,000 players in days, proving that real gamers care about experiences — not price charts. Ash and Tom explore why Solana’s ecosystem is winning developers and players alike, exploring community-driven growth, player ownership, and the tech powering the gaming supercycle. Expect candid takes, sharp humor, and genuine insights on what separates hype from lasting innovation in Web3. Whether you’re a gamer, builder, or investor, this episode reveals why Solana Gaming might just be the future of play. Connect with Jorge and Solana Gaming : Jorge’s X (Twitter): ⁠⁠https://x.com/Treki33Gaming on Solana X: https://x.com/gamingonsolana_Website: https://solana.com/solutions/gaming-and-entertainment Check out our friends at Tequila 512: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ To learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

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  6. ٩ أكتوبر

    E73: Building Cascade - Avalanche’s New Onboarding Hub

    Summary On this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, Ash and Tom welcome guests Armin, Sangeeth, and Luke from Avalanche Team1 to talk about the creation of Avalanche Cascade, a powerful new platform for onboarding users into the Avalanche ecosystem. In a fun twist, Luke steps out of his usual host role to share what he’s been building with the Team1 crew. The group dives into how Avalanche Cascade helps different types of users get started, including crypto newcomers, Web3 natives, developers, and enterprises. They discuss the platform’s origin story, design decisions, and upcoming features like XP systems, contributor tools, and chain-specific onboarding paths. The episode also touches on analytics, ecosystem mapping, and how Avalanche Cascade supports real user adoption. Connect with the Avalanche Cascade Team: Cascade Website: https://cascade.team1.network/Armin: @arminreiterLuke: @luke152Sangeeth: @Sxng33thAvalanche Team1: @AvaxTeam1 Check out our friends at Tequila 512: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ To learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web3.

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  7. ٢ أكتوبر

    E72: Meme ETFs, Base Token Rumors and Juicy Yields

    Summary Crypto is moving fast, from meme coins to serious institutional plays. In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, Luke, Ash, and Tom break down the latest on ETFs hitting the market, including Dogecoin’s surprising debut with $6M in volume before lunch. They explore how new SEC guidance could open the floodgates for a wider range of crypto assets, while billions flow into Solana DATs from top funds. The hosts also dig into staking yields that leave banks in the dust, like Coinbase offering 10% on USDC, and what that means for everyday users chasing better returns. Luke, Ash, and Tom also dive into Coinbase’s growing influence, from speculation about a potential Base token launch to the company’s push toward on-chain products that feel more like mainstream financial tools. With the mix of regulatory green lights, ETF hype, and evolving yield opportunities, the episode captures the energy of a market that feels both chaotic and optimistic. Whether you are doomscrolling Crypto Twitter or just trying to keep up with the headlines, this roundtable delivers insights with a healthy dose of humor. Chapters02:46 Market Trends and Crypto Developments05:54 SEC Guidance and ETF Approvals08:28 Solana and New Developments in DeFi11:33 Coinbase's Innovations and Future Prospects14:25 The Role of Tokens in Blockchain Ecosystems17:14 Coinbase's Banking Transition and Market Position20:18 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes Check out our friends at Tequila 512: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ To learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

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  8. ٢٥ سبتمبر

    E71: PumpFun, DAT Summer, and the Shifting Crypto Landscape

    Summary In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, Luke is joined by Tom, a new DAO member, to dig into the fast-changing world of crypto communities, NFTs, and digital asset treasuries. Tom shares his path into Web3, lessons learned from the highs and lows of the NFT market, and what it means to find real value in community-driven projects. The discussion highlights how ATX DAO and similar groups help members connect and grow in the space. The conversation also explores 2024’s biggest crypto trends, from the rise of PumpFun and meme coins to the growth of Solana, Sui, and Avalanche ecosystems. Luke and Tom touch on stablecoins as a force for global payments, new developments in Web3 gaming like SuiPlay, and the opportunities and risks of emerging platforms. This episode offers clear takeaways for anyone tracking where the next wave of crypto innovation is headed. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Tom!03:20 Journey into Crypto and Community Engagement06:04 NFTs: Investment vs Community Value10:31 Emerging Trends in Crypto and Meme Coins14:25 The Future of Stablecoins and Digital Assets22:59 Hyperliquid and the Everything Exchange33:39 Looking Ahead: Trends and Predictions in Crypto Check out our friends at Tequila 512: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ To learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom: @Tommyg_25 Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web3.

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The ATX DAO Podcast brings you the wild, fun, and insightful side of blockchain, crypto, DeGen vibes and Web3 culture. From DAOs and on-chain innovation to blockchain gaming and memecoins, every episode mixes deep dives and candid conversations with a laid-back Austin vibe. Perfect for crypto veterans, Web3 builders, and curious newcomers, this is where big ideas meet good laughs, bold takes, and the occasional beer-fueled chat.