What does it take to build a truly open and equitable internet? It starts with investing in the digital commons, the public goods that everyone can use and build upon. On Ethereum, a powerful movement is underway to create sustainable systems that fund everything from core protocol development to high-impact community projects, ensuring the long-term health and growth of the ecosystem.
To help you explore this exciting frontier, we've created a starter pack of our favorite podcast episodes on public goods infrastructure. These conversations are your launchpad for understanding how this new digital world is being built, featuring insights from the leaders behind groundbreaking funding experiments, scaling solutions, and decentralized organizations. Find an episode that sparks your interest and press play.
For episode 208, we welcome Tobias Schreier, Co-Founder of Growthepie, a powerful analytics platform tracking Ethereum ecosystem trends, Layer 2 activity, and public goods funding. We explore what impact builders needs to know before launching on Ethereum or an L2, how to navigate the complex, fast-moving world of Ethereum scalability, and what’s ahead on the quest for Ethereum Alignment.
For episode 207, we welcome Jaydeep Korde, CEO and Co-Founder of Launchnodes, the team behind Lido Impact Staking, a groundbreaking initiative allowing users to donate a portion of their Ethereum staking rewards to fund verified impact projects. From decentralized dashboards to real-world data radical transparency, this conversation is a masterclass in how it looks to align purpose with profit.
For episode 203 we welcome Evin McMullen, Co-Founder and CSO at Privado ID—a decentralized identity platform revolutionizing how we protect and verify our identities. We discuss why interoperable, blockchain-driven solutions are vital for safeguarding our digital identities, and why Privado’s Billions Network and Quadratic Accelerator are game changers for the responsible evolution of Web3 & AI.
For episode one of our mini-series, Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome LauNaMu, Founder of Metrics Garden, Contributor to the Optimism Ecosystem, and a true leader in the Web3 public goods funding space. We explore the concept of Automatic Public Goods Funding (AutoPGF), Optimism’s innovative approach to public goods funding, and emerging trends like Deep Funding and Pluralism.
In episode 189 we welcome Jan (Puncar) Brezina, Co-author of How to DAO, and legendary DAO builder with contributions to DAOs like Gitcoin, MakerDAO, and Bankless DAO. We explore his book, How to DAO, and his vision for how decentralization can reshape impact organizations. Whether you're a seasoned DAO contributor or a newcomer to Web3 and crypto, this conversation is packed with wisdom for you.
For episode three of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Cheeky and Peter, core contributors to Protocol Guild, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding 180+ Ethereum core developers. We discuss how their innovative funding mechanism aligns incentives for core contributors, the impact of decentralized funding models, and how Octant has been essential in supporting their mission.
For episode one of our mini-series, Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome James Kiernan and Benjamin Siegel of Octant. We explore Octant’s vision for building a self-sustaining Web3 public goods funding ecosystem, their innovative experiments in decentralized governance and engagement, and what makes Octant’s model so unique and impactful, along with some spicy takes and fun stories.
For episode 1 of the Impact on Optimism miniseries, we’re excited to welcome Shady El Damaty, Co-Founder of Holonym, a decentralized protocol providing solutions for identity verification, privacy-preserving verified claims, and user-owned identity. We discuss the role Web3 can play in building a safer digital world, why they chose the OP stack, Optimism’s RetroPGF program, and much more.
For episode 208, we welcome Tobias Schreier, Co-Founder of Growthepie, a powerful analytics platform tracking Ethereum ecosystem trends, Layer 2 activity, and public goods funding. We explore what impact builders needs to know before launching on Ethereum or an L2, how to navigate the complex, fast-moving world of Ethereum scalability, and what’s ahead on the quest for Ethereum Alignment.
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