Welcome to BuildBetter, formerly known as the Web3Magic podcast. This channel began 2,5 years ago as Web3Magic — decoding the thinking of decentralized builders. Now, it’s evolving into BuildBetter: frameworks, stories, and tools for people building the future. Technology, or rails, don't matter anymore. That's why I'm ditching Web3 branding. Blockchain is becoming part of everything. Now, more than ever, it's about useful products, not tech behind them. Every week, I look at lessons from building companies and products - not technical lessons, but distribution-focused ones. Sometimes alone, sometimes with builders working on interesting products. We dive into stories, projects, and what makes them tick. How are they thinking about distribution and attention that is ruling everything? The future is still exciting, and we're still building it. Let's Build it Better! 🚀 Hit that subscribe button and join the adventure!
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May 19, 2026Episode 336 min
Trustless Ethereum and Pragmatic Privacy from Colibri
The conversation with Steffen Kux delves into the development and implementation of Colibri, a stateless light client that focuses on trustless and private data access in the web3 ecosystem. Steffen discusses the history, purpose, and technical aspects of Colibri, as well as its integration into various applications and the importance of pragmatic adaptive privacy (PAP) in web3 applications.TakeawaysTrustless and private data access is essential in the web3 ecosystem.Pragmatic adaptive privacy (PAP) is a crucial approach to privacy in web3 applications.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Colibri and Its Purpose06:00 The Need for Trustless Information and the Birth of Colibri13:32 The Importance of Trustless Information and Privacy in Web321:25 The Role of Colibri in Web3 Applications and Its Integration into Kohaku Wallet26:43 The Significance of Pragmatic Adaptive Privacy (PAP) in Web3 Applications
May 5, 2026Episode 251 min
Polymarket - How To Win Longterm with John
The conversation covers an introduction to Polymarket, understanding prediction markets, zero-sum game and betting strategies, political betting and unbiased predictions, participation and betting flow on Polymarket, and the resolution process using the UMA protocol. The conversation covers the understanding of Polymarket markets, sizing the opportunities, the influence of Polymarket on real outcomes, controversial use cases of prediction markets, and future use cases of prediction markets. Key takeaways include the fundamental information provided by prediction markets and the natural use case for probability estimators.TakeawaysPolymarket is a prediction platformPolymarket uses UMA protocol for resolution Prediction markets provide fundamental information that is missing in public discussions.The use of prediction markets is a natural and obvious use case for probability estimators.Chapters00:00 Resolution Process and UMA Protocol31:18 Understanding Polymarket Markets40:28 The Influence of Polymarket on Real Outcomes47:21 Controversial Use Cases of Prediction Markets53:27 Future Use Cases of Prediction MarketsNever miss great builder story - BuildBetter Substack: https://buildbetterhq.substack.com/
May 4, 2026Episode 132 min
Kevin Krusher from Regnum Aurum - Tokenizing Gold
The conversation with Kevin Rusher covers his journey into crypto, the challenges in DeFi, the founding of RAAC, and the mission of RAAC to bring external dollar-denominated yield on chain. It also delves into the merging of traditional finance and DeFi, the pricing of real-world assets, RAAC's focus on gold and real estate, and the development journey of RAAC. Additionally, it explores RAAC's tech stack, multi-currency stablecoins, and the upcoming launch of RAAC's Testnet.TakeawaysDeFi and Real World Asset TokenizationStablecoin InnovationChapters00:00 Early Interest in Crypto07:18 Founding of RAAC13:44 RAAC's Mission and Approach20:14 Focus on Gold and Real Estate30:34 RAAC's Launch and TestnetNever miss great builder story - BuildBetter Substack: https://buildbetterhq.substack.com/
January 6, 2026Episode 16 min
Daily Stoic For Builders - Episode 1
Daily Stoic For Builders - Episode 1 This episode explores the concept of influence and control, and understanding of it for founders and builders. I emphasize the importance of focusing on what can be influenced and measuring what matters. It delves into the application of these principles in product building and the potential for change in the future.TakeawaysFocus on what you can influenceMeasure what mattersChapters00:00 Understanding Influence and Control14:39 The Power to Change the Future
February 26, 2025Episode 231 min
Trading memecoins is as easy as tapping Bolide app on your phone, talk with founder Oxana
Trading meme coins is where many retail users start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase.Today, I talk with Oxana, the founder of the Bolide app. Bolide is a meme coins trading supermarket in your pocket. We discuss (as always) her journey into the crypto world (spoiler: she was early!), previous projects, and how they all led to the founding of Bolide. We also touch on why she likes meme coins so much. Oxana shares insights on user experience, onboarding new users to Web3/crypto, and the growth strategies for Bolide. We also touch a little on future plans for Bolide, like including AI integration and enhancements to the app.Interesting Highlights- Bolide was created to simplify trading meme coins for retail users because that's where many start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase.- Onboarding new users is crucial and the Bolide team focuses on social media like Twitter and TikTok.- The app has seen significant growth with 62k downloads and 4k active users weekly.- Bolide team wants to support new tokens and provide marketing assistance to developers. Just reach out!- The app is designed to be mobile-first, catering to the needs of retail traders.- Future features include automated investment options and improved transaction speeds.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Oksana and Bolide09:33 Focus on Meme Coins and User Experience16:48 Onboarding New Users and Distribution Channels22:46 Current User Base and Growth Strategies30:45 Enhancements and Features in DevelopmentMY GUEST LINKS:Oxana's X (Twitter): https://x.com/OxxbidOxana's Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/oxbBolide's website: https://bolide.fiBolide's X (Twitter): https://x.com/bolide_app Support the showI hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. And as always, don't forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!COLLECT THIS EPISODEOn Pods.Media: https://pods.media/web3-magic Listen in your favorite app:Watch & Subscribe on YouTube - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtubeListen & Subscribe on Apple - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-appleListen & Subscribe on Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify FOLLOW US: Subscribe and see all episodes - https://web3magic.xyz Follow Web3Magic (X) - https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ Follow BFG (X) - https://twitter.com/aka_BFG Follow BFG (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/bfg Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic
July 4, 2024Episode 457 min
S3E4 - Jonny & Hypersub - building onchain subscription service to support creators
SummaryIn this conversation, I talk with Jonny about his journey into the world of crypto, his transition from working at Google, and Coinbase, to founding his own company - called Fabric and their development of Hypersub; an onchain subscription service. You could say Hypersub is NaaS product - NFTs as a subscription (NaaS). We touch on many things, including the concept of subscription fatigue and the unique features of Hypersub and why the future of media maybe onchain. Jonny talks about the challenges and opportunities of building a creator platform, the user experience, and the potential for growth and expansion in the future.TakeawaysJonny's journey into crypto began in 2014 after hearing about Bitcoin on a podcast and later buying Ethereum during its crowd fund. Wow!Jonny transitioned from working at Google to freelancing at Coinbase and Polychain Labs, gaining valuable experience in the crypto industry.The development of HyperSub, a subscription NFT product, offers a unique approach to subscriptions, allowing for time-bound access and non-automated recurring payments.The conversation explores the concept of subscription fatigue and the challenges and opportunities it presents for creators and subscribers.The discussion highlights the importance of thoughtful and purposeful subscription models, as well as the value of time-bound access and the ability to top up subscriptions. On-chain subscriptions and NFTs provide a new way for creators to monetize their content and engage with their audience.The user experience and simplicity of the platform are crucial for the success of on-chain subscriptions and NFTs.Creators play a significant role in marketing and promoting on-chain subscriptions, leveraging their success to attract new users and creators to the platform.The intersection of media distribution and blockchain technology presents both challenges and opportunities for growth and expansion in the future. And it maybe the only realistic future.Chapters00:00 Journey into Crypto and Founding a Company08:31 The Development of HyperSub: A Unique Subscription NFT Product32:51 Exploring On-Chain Subscriptions and NFTs39:00 Building a Creator Platform: Challenges and Opportunities44:17 The User Experience of On-Chain Subscriptions and NFTs49:23 Creators as Marketers: Leveraging Success to Attract New Users54:20 Growth and Expansion in the Support the showI hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. And as always, don't forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!COLLECT THIS EPISODEOn Pods.Media: https://pods.media/web3-magic Listen in your favorite app:Watch & Subscribe on YouTube - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtubeListen & Subscribe on Apple - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-appleListen & Subscribe on Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify FOLLOW US: Subscribe and see all episodes - https://web3magic.xyz Follow Web3Magic (X) - https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ Follow BFG (X) - https://twitter.com/aka_BFG Follow BFG (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/bfg Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic
January 17, 2024Episode 1035 min
Future of Messaging with Privacy and Decentralization Explored with DM3's Stefan Kux
SummarySteffen Kux discusses the DM3 Network, a decentralized messaging protocol that aims to connect various messaging solutions in the Web3 ecosystem. He explains the journey that led to the development of DM3 and highlights the importance of a central but decentralized registry for communication information. Steffen also discusses the need for a decentralized system of nodes to deliver messages and the focus on interoperability with other messaging protocols. He shares the current state of DM3 and the team's plans for cross-chain compatibility and integrations. Steffen invites the community to get involved and participate in shaping the future of DM3.TakeawaysDM3 Network is a decentralized messaging protocol that aims to connect various messaging solutions in the Web3 ecosystem.The protocol focuses on the relay of messages with a system of decentralized nodes to deliver messages.DM3 aims to provide interoperability with other messaging protocols and solutions, allowing users to connect and communicate across different platforms, even centralized ones.The team behind DM3 is working on cross-chain compatibility and integrations to expand the reach and functionality of the protocol.Here are the links to Steffen's and dm3's Twitter accounts and websites. I recommend you also take a long look at the Interoperability Initiative, and if you work in the messaging space (or know someone who does), please join them in making messaging apps interoperable and a pleasure to build!Steffen's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/SteffenKuxdm3's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/dm3protocoldm3 protocol: https://dm3.network/Interoperability Initiative: https://dm3.network/interoperablility-initiativeCorpus Venture Studio: https://corpus.io/That's it, friends. I hope you enjoyed the episode, and let me know what you think on Twitter (X) or Farcaster. Till next time … keep it colorful! Support the showI hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. And as always, don't forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!COLLECT THIS EPISODEOn Pods.Media: https://pods.media/web3-magic Listen in your favorite app:Watch & Subscribe on YouTube - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtubeListen & Subscribe on Apple - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-appleListen & Subscribe on Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify FOLLOW US: Subscribe and see all episodes - https://web3magic.xyz Follow Web3Magic (X) - https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ Follow BFG (X) - https://twitter.com/aka_BFG Follow BFG (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/bfg Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic
December 18, 2023Episode 822 min
Conversation with Simon Brown: About Blockchain Layers, Attestations, and Ethereum's constant evolution
SummaryIn this episode of Web3Magic, I talk with Simon Brown as he shares his experiences and insights from his time at Devconnect-Istanbul and his involvement in the crypto space. He discusses the value of spending time in hacker houses and the importance of meeting and collaborating with people in the industry. Fair warning - this is a bit more tech-heavy episode, and you may feel like you need to research some terms and projects to get the complete understanding of what's being discussed.Simon also highlights the topics of network abstraction, account abstraction, identity, and reputation as areas of interest and growth in the crypto space. He mentions projects such as Verax and EAS that are pioneering the field of on-chain attestations. Simon emphasizes the need for continuous work (and no time for complacency) on decentralization in Ethereum and the ongoing work in measuring and maintaining decentralization. He encourages listeners to explore projects like Ceramic and Intuition, focusing on off-chain attestations.TakeawaysSpending time in hacker houses and collaborating with others in the industry can be valuable for networking, brainstorming ideas, and sometimes even making ideas a reality!Network abstraction and account abstraction are important topics to explore in the crypto space.Identity and reputation are areas of growth and development in the crypto industry.Projects like Verax and EAS are pioneering the field of on-chain attestations. Support the showI hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. And as always, don't forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!COLLECT THIS EPISODEOn Pods.Media: https://pods.media/web3-magic Listen in your favorite app:Watch & Subscribe on YouTube - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtubeListen & Subscribe on Apple - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-appleListen & Subscribe on Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify FOLLOW US: Subscribe and see all episodes - https://web3magic.xyz Follow Web3Magic (X) - https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ Follow BFG (X) - https://twitter.com/aka_BFG Follow BFG (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/bfg Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic
February 8, 2022Episode 174 min
#17 Daily NFTs Minute - today I talk about - Odd Dystrict and Soulz NFTs
The first project I mention today is Odd Dystrict:This is one with very cool and different looking art. That's why I like it. It’s the story of 5000 of those called Oddys left after the cataclysmic event 10 years ago that wiped out 99.97% of the population and left the planet ravaged by radioactive matter. Speciel technology made heart pieces work and the story goes on. Cool team with members with Hollywood movies tech creation experience. You have full commercial right to your Oddy, holders will have a chance to claim collection of artefacts, there should merch and so on. It's really just starting and their discord is alive with good floor price to enter if you like it.The website: https://the-odd-dystrict.com/OS Collection: https://opensea.io/collection/the-odd-dystrict-officialThe second project I talk about today is Soulz NFTs:Soulz are 7,777 chosen warriors in the year 3027 AD fighting evil regime. It's Asian project wiht manga looks. Kind of Azuki style. If you like Azuki, you'll also like this one. Its release is planned for 20th Feb. From my side, the art is dope and there are Ramen shops and Orbs and mutations through Ramed dishes planned on the roadmap.Fully doxxed and pretty large team which makes it look serious. Check them out:The website: https://www.soulz.xyzCheers till tomorrow!Support the showI hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. And as always, don't forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!COLLECT THIS EPISODEOn Pods.Media: https://pods.media/web3-magic Listen in your favorite app:Watch & Subscribe on YouTube - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtubeListen & Subscribe on Apple - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-appleListen & Subscribe on Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify FOLLOW US: Subscribe and see all episodes - https://web3magic.xyz Follow Web3Magic (X) - https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ Follow BFG (X) - https://twitter.com/aka_BFG Follow BFG (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/bfg Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic
February 2, 2022Episode 134 min
#13 Daily NFTs Minute - today's two projects are about education for users of web3 - ZenAcademy and Curious Addys Trading Club
The first project I talk about is ZenAcademy: Probably the best one-stop-shop for everything NFTs and NFT space. Education, alpha, up to date information, welcoming discord and genuinly caring founder Zeneca. What else would you wish for in this fast moving space. You can join discord as a viewer only for free, which I'd recommend to everyone. As Zeneca says, try before you buy. Full membership into ZenAcademy comes with NFT purchase and Genesis now sits around 0.25 ETH and growing because there are almost none-listed. The website: https://zenacademy.io and Zeneca’s Newsletter - very worth reading - https://zeneca33.substack.com OpenSea Genesis: https://opensea.io/collection/zenacademy The second project worth checking out if you are new to web3 and NFTs is Curious Addys Trading Club: One of female led projects focusing on creating welcoming community helping to onboard new people into web3 and NFTs. Advisors include Randi Zuckerberg, Alchemy, Nas Daily/Nas Academy, and Zeneca. Tons of knowledge in the discord. Website is coming up soon. Floor sitting long term around 0.2 ETH. Check their Twitter before webpage is on: https://twitter.com/CuriousAddys OpenSea collection: https://opensea.io/collection/catc Cheers till tomorrow!Support the showI hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. And as always, don't forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!COLLECT THIS EPISODEOn Pods.Media: https://pods.media/web3-magic Listen in your favorite app:Watch & Subscribe on YouTube - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtubeListen & Subscribe on Apple - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-appleListen & Subscribe on Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify FOLLOW US: Subscribe and see all episodes - https://web3magic.xyz Follow Web3Magic (X) - https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ Follow BFG (X) - https://twitter.com/aka_BFG Follow BFG (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/bfg Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic
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