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Colton Conley, the founder of Prime Protocol, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that allows users to allows users to borrow against the value of their entire portfolio of assets. The episode covered a range of topics, including Conley's journey into crypto, his vision for Prime Protocol, and his thoughts on the industry as a whole.
Conley's interest in crypto began in high school, and he started investing in 2016, building a trading bot to go between different centralized exchanges. His father was a significant influence, and they both shared a desire to research and come to conclusions about the brokenness of the current monetary system.
Before creating Prime Protocol, Conley had other ideas, including creating a protocol that would give inverse derivative exposure to price movement to help match up the gamma risk and higher order risks of investing in an LP pool.
Conley believes that the goal of crypto should be to promote decentralization and help society, rather than just making money for individuals. Therefore, when onboarding new team members, he looks for genuine passion for crypto and DeFi, as well as being smart, good at their job, and a fast learner. Short-term thinkers who are only interested in making quick money are not a good fit, as they may leave during bear markets and miss out on building real products.
Conley's team at Prime is currently eight people, which is typical for many DeFi teams, especially at the seed stage. Having too many people on the code base can decrease marginal productivity per engineer, so running lean is effective.
The conversation also touched upon regulatory hostility towards the crypto industry. However, he remains optimistic about the potential of crypto and believes that the industry's goal should be to promote decentralization and help society.
The episode also discussed the recent hack of the wormhole token bridge and how Jump, a decentralized finance protocol, immediately stepped in and recovered the funds. The recovery of the funds was not driven by a for-profit motive, but rather a belief in the potential of crypto and a desire to do the right thing. Conley praised Jump's actions, which demonstrated their character and commitment to the crypto community.
Listen in to this Wholesome Crypto podcast episode with Colton Conley which provided valuable insights into the founder's journey into crypto, his vision for Prime Protocol, and his thoughts on the industry's future. Conley's passion for crypto and DeFi was evident throughout the conversation, and his commitment to promoting decentralization and helping society sets a positive example for the industry.
Links:
https://www.primeprotocol.xyz/
https://twitter.com/prime_protocol
https://twitter.com/ColtonFConley


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EthDaily dives into the complex world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, providing listeners with an insightful and educational experience. From easy to understand explanations of the technology to advice on trading, investing, and creating a narrative without misinforming people, the EthDaily podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to better understand the crypto space. With a commitment to maintaining integrity and documenting major events, EthDaily is helping to bridge the gap between the traditional and crypto worlds. Tune in to EthDaily for updates on crypto and blockchain news, trends, and tips.
Listen in on how the founder spends around 3-5 hours a day on EthDaily, not just creating content, but also learning about audio technology. This level of commitment is paying off as the podcast continues to gain in popularity and provides a unique perspective on the crypto world.
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Industry leader Barney Mannerings, the founder of Vega Protocol, shares his insights on the evolving cryptocurrency industry and his own journey. From investing in the Ethereum presale to starting decentralized finance projects, he offers great advice and wisdom from his own experience. With the recent FTX debacle highlighting the need for self-custody. Barney speaks about the need for regulation and the importance of creating a public good. He shares his optimism for the crypto industry in the future and the potential for the Vega Protocol to revolutionize digital money.
Crypto can be daunting, confusing and overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be. Come join us at WholesomeCrypto and listen to our latest episode with Barney, a former capital markets financial services consultant who got into crypto and has been through the rollercoaster. He'll tell you why he was worried about traditional money, explain the potential of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and why we need a decentralized future. Hear what he has to say about the scams and pump-and-dumps, the bear market, liquidity protocols, and the philanthropic projects that are creating a public good. Tune in and learn why the crypto space needs a more democratic and open fundraising model, and why the art and technical communities have been incredibly welcoming. We'll also explore Vega Protocol, which is close to releasing their mainnet and offering incentives in terms of Vega tokens. Get your questions answered and explore the world of crypto with us!
Listen now to get an insider's perspective on this emerging digital economy!
Links:
https://twitter.com/barnabee
https://twitter.com/vegaprotocol
https://vega.xyz/
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Greg Eusden is a champion for the crypto and Web3 revolution. Greg was a math and physics major in college, and had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. He heard about Ethereum in summer 2017 while playing basketball with his friends. In summer 2020, Greg started to explore the tech behind crypto and realized the potential of international money transfer, programmable money, and decentralized ownership. This was when the idea of a new company began to form. We discussed the importance of contributing to the crypto community in order to understand it better, as well as Greg’s pet peeve in the crypto industry: the volume of scammers and dishonesty and when Greg had his eureka moment for despark.Greg is the founder of a user research platform and user feedback platform for Web3 called despark.io. The platform helps companies run user interviews, usability testing, quantitative surveys, and focus groups to improve their products, test their marketing, and test their ideas.
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https://www.despark.io
https://twitter.com/_euzzz
https://twitter.com/Desparkweb3



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Cryptocurrency has grown exponentially over the past decade and is now a major player in the financial sector. Max Lyman and his brother who started a cryptocurrency mining company in 2018, are prime examples of the advancements crypto has made. Although their mining business did not survive the crash of 2018, Max continued to explore the space, consulting for Ethereum protocols and eventually founding Solon Labs with his co-founder Ben in 2020.Max was drawn to the Ethereum ecosystem because of its potential to create a system of decentralization that could protect people from corruption and inflation. Decentralization and blockchain technology enable people to be their own custodians and keep their assets in something stable, like US Dollar coin, without having to trust their local currency or any banks. As Max and Ben discussed on a recent podcast, “people are always doing what’s in their best interest. We would hope they act that they do things for the greater good so that everybody wins.”Max’s goal with Solon Labs is to create a platform that simplifies the process of transacting on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing users to pay transaction fees in whatever asset they are trading and bringing them all into one central location. To do this, Max is developing an operating system for decentralization that will make interacting with decentralized applications more user friendly. This system will include a home screen of applications that represent individual companies or operations, as well as solutions such as bundling transactions together to reduce costs, social recovery instead of seed phrases for wallet creation, and a smart contract wallet with a time lock to protect users from losing their assets in case of a hack.Max’s motivation for creating this system is rooted in his knowledge of the power of decentralization, but also in his own personal experience. As a student of electrical engineering at Northeastern University, Max was considering dropping out to focus on his business, but found a way to use his engineering mindset to benefit the cryptocurrency industry. And one story that really inspired him was when Bob Moore bought an NFT for someone who accidentally sold theirs and was unable to control his muscles due to a disease. This moment highlighted the positive impact that decentralization can have on people’s lives. The cryptocurrency space has become increasingly competitive in recent years due to the influx of users. There were 5 million users in 2017, but by 2021 that number had grown to 105 million. This has led to new projects like Solon Labs, which Max and Ben are launching.Max’s story is a testament to the potential of decentralization, and Solon Labs is his way of bringing that potential to life. As he says, “blockchain technology can create any sort of configuration we can dream of, including restrictions on who can interact or create proposals.” By using his engineering skills and his passion for decentralization, Max is working to make the world a better place, one blockchain-based application at a time.
Links:
https://twitter.com/Crypto__Jesus_
https://twitter.com/solonlabs
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[0:00:16] Rudy: Welcome, Max Lyman, to the wholesome Crypto podcast. Thank you so much for joining me here this morning. Thanks for having so I know that you're working on Stolen Labs. It's going to be an amazing platform to do everything on crypto. But before we get into what it is, what you're doing in the crypto space, I want to know more about where you were in life before ever hearing about cryptocurrencies.

[0:00:46] Max: I really got involved in the crypto space in 2016, but I first found out about crypto in 2013, and I was playing to you as go. I was 13 years old. I was playing to Go on my laptop, actually on my desktop, and some random dude hit me up, and he's like, Yo, I want your skin. Okay, what's a skid through the market

Sage, a geomicrobiologist and molecular biologist, takes us on a journey into the world of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Through conversations with Rudy, we explore the potential of blockchain technology to benefit communities, the steps necessary to bring ancient tech. Sage, a geomicrobiologist and molecular biologist, takes us on a journey into the world of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
We explore the potential of blockchain technology to benefit communities, the steps necessary to bring ancient technologies into the blockchain, and the importance of using your money to empower yourself and others. Sage shares her personal story of transitioning from a comfortable consulting job to a journey of immense dedication and passion, as well as her mission to create economic systems that truly empower people. Sage's mission is not to become financially wealthy. Rather, she is intent on creating economic systems that empower people. She believes that if we all direct our resources towards this goal, the human species will make it through to the other side.
To that end, she is currently working on a project to verify the origins of food and ensure its quality, in addition to creating a legal infrastructure that will best support her end goals. Join us on this exciting exploration of blockchain technology, ancient teachings, and more!
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[0:00:00] Sage: I realized that I was never going to feel legitimate enough or ready enough to put up a bitcoin grant for a new project, and I just needed to tear out the band aid and do it. I just knew that get coin on 15 was the right time. There was never going to be a better time. I was never going to feel more ready, and that nature couldn't wait on me to feel cozy about it.

[0:00:22] Rudy: I'm Rudy Dogum, and this is wholesome crypto. Here I speak with crypto experts, influencers, and entrepreneurs to find out what personally led them to the path of cryptocurrency. Welcome stage to the Wholesome Crypto Podcast. Thank you so much for joining me tonight.

[0:00:38] Sage: Hey, Rudy.

[0:00:40] Rudy: So good to have you on, and I really appreciate you taking the time. I know you're busy moving and busy with co founding Resign network, and thank you for being a builder. But before we get into all the building phase and what your life is like in crypto, I want to know a bit about sage before ever even hearing about anything crypto or bitcoin.

[0:01:03] Sage: Oh, sage before crypto. Well, that's most of my life. Wouldn't you like to know? Okay, Rudy, what phase of life would you like to know about?

[0:01:12] Rudy: Let's see. I guess give me one year before you heard about bitcoin.

[0:01:17] Sage: Oh, I probably heard about bitcoin in college. Okay, let's just backtrack to college, then. Tell about that era. So I grew up in a really small town in North Carolina and was like, wow, nature is beautiful, but the world must be so big. I should really go see what's out there. So I was just curious and followed my nose and went to school in Southern California, studied geomicrobiology and molecular biology, and did a bunch of fun stuff looking at weird microbes that grow in the salt and sea, which is near Death Valley, California. In my early years, I would say I was largely fascinated by microbes and spent a lot of time in labs, a lot of time storing things, pouring things, weighing things, autoclaving things, sterilizing things with ethanol, spray bottles, counting cells on plates. I spent a lot of my life in a lab age like, 18 to 25.

[0:02:25] Rudy: Was that something you wanted to do as a kid? I want to be in a lab and figuring out no.

[0:02:31] Sage: I've always loved being outside. So for me, there was, like, this pull in this multi directional pole where I was, like, wanting to understand how nature works, to get under the hood and understand the micro level, how are all t