Hangout 7: Demo Day: AI Agents, Mini Apps & Frictionless DeFi with Samuel Huber, Vishal Mathur & ViperNFT

Hangout #10: Curating Ethereum's Future with Jacob Willemsa of ETH Global

Episode Description Jacob Willemsma joins us to share the remarkable journey of ETH Global from a single hackathon in Waterloo, Canada in 2017 to a worldwide network spanning six continents. As someone who's been part of the organization since its earliest days, Jacob reveals how a simple "no price talk" rule set the tone for eight years of builder-focused community building that has shaped Ethereum's developer ecosystem. In this conversation, we explore ETH Global's evolution from organizing the largest hackathon in Canada to curating developer communities across 25+ cities worldwide. Jacob shares invaluable insights on building authentic crypto communities, the manual curation process behind quality events, and how local communities can attract global attention. What We Cover The Global Community RevolutionHow ETH Global works: hackathons, applications, manual curation by handFrom 100 attendees in Waterloo to 25,000 applications in India Why manual review beats algorithmic selection for community quality From Idea to ExecutionThe right place, right time story that started ETH Global in 2017Building events in cities they'd never visited before across 6 continentsRevenue evolution: grants, partnerships, and becoming self-sustaining Technical and Strategic DecisionsWhy Ethereum over other chains for community-driven experiencesThe relationship with Ethereum Foundation and credible neutralityHow hackathons serve as early indicators of ecosystem health Marketing and Community BuildingCreating authentic experiences that developers want to shareThe importance of local community cultivation before global eventsHow to identify and nurture emerging developer hubs worldwide The Business of Developer CommunitiesPartnership strategies with ecosystem companies and sponsorsThe manual curation process that maintains event qualityScaling community building while preserving authenticity Key Insights for Builders 1. Manual curation beats algorithmic selection - Quality community requires human touch 2. Build for your community first - Authentic product-market fit comes from serving real needs 3. Local communities are the foundation - Global success starts with strong local roots 4. Be a net promoter of the technology - Everyone can contribute to ecosystem growth 5. Right place, right time, right people - Success often comes from recognizing opportunities 6. Focus on builders, not speculators - Sustainable communities form around shared creation About Jacob Jacob Willemsma works on partnerships and growth at ETH Global, where he's been instrumental in expanding the organization's reach across six continents. A University of Waterloo computer science graduate, Jacob was present at the first ETH Waterloo event in 2017 and has been part of almost every ETH Global event since. His work focuses on building relationships with ecosystem partners and identifying emerging developer communities worldwide. About 10 Years of Ethereum This podcast celebrates Ethereum's 10th anniversary by highlighting the builders, creators, and visionaries who shaped the ecosystem. From DeFi pioneers to NFT artists, from Layer 2 innovators to community builders - we're documenting the human stories behind the technological revolution. Hosts: * Chinmay Patel - https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth [https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth] | https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth [https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth] | Basket.farm * Marvyn Paul - https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith [https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith] | https://warpcast.com/marvp [https://warpcast.com/marvp] | https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul [https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul] Contact: 10yearsofeth@proton.me [10yearsofeth@proton.me] Show Links: * Website: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum [https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum] * Twitter: https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth [https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth] * Marvyn's Other Podcast: Is This the New Internet - https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet [https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet]

Hangout #9: Onboarding Web3 Builders with Nader Dabit of Eigenlayer

Nader Dabit is one of the most respected Developer Relations leaders in Web3, currently serving as Director of DevRel at EigenLayer. In this episode, we dive deep into his incredible journey from starting programming at 30 to becoming a key figure in Ethereum's developer ecosystem. In this conversation, we explore Nader's transition from AWS to Ethereum, the founding story behind Developer DAO, and what EigenLayer is building with restaking technology. Nader shares invaluable insights on developer relations in Web3, the importance of building in public, and how to create developer communities that actually drive adoption. What We Cover The Developer Relations Role• What DevRel actually means and why it's crucial for Web3 adoption• How to measure success in an inherently subjective role• Building developer communities that drive real growth EigenLayer and Restaking• What restaking is and why it matters for Ethereum's future• How EigenLayer enables any programming language with L1 security• The most promising applications being built with restaking technology Developer Community Evolution• How Ethereum's developer community has changed over 10 years• The founding story and impact of Developer DAO• What's still missing to get mainstream developers excited about Ethereum Educational Impact & Content Creation• How dropping out of high school shaped Nader's approach to developer education• The content he's most proud of and where newcomers should start• How developer education needs have evolved in Web3 Looking Forward: Next Decade• Bold predictions for Ethereum's next 10 years• Developer tooling trends that could have outsized impact• Advice for developers starting their Ethereum journey in 2025 Key Insights for Builders• Start with passion, add crypto thoughtfully - unstoppable systems beat faster networks• Building in public accelerates career growth and opportunities• The best Web3 companies build both protocols AND applications• Developer experience at the protocol level is now more important than individual tools• LLMs have revolutionized developer onboarding more than any single advancement About NaderNader is the Director of Developer Relations at EigenLayer and co-founder of Developer DAO. Before Web3, he worked at Amazon Web Services building developer tools and abstractions for cloud applications. Despite starting programming at 30, Nader has become one of the most influential voices in Web3 developer education and community building. About 10 Years of EthereumThis podcast celebrates Ethereum's 10th anniversary by highlighting the builders, creators, and visionaries who shaped the ecosystem. From DeFi pioneers to NFT artists, from Layer 2 innovators to community builders - we're documenting the human stories behind the technological revolution. Hosts:Chinmay Patel - https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth | https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth | Basket.farm Marvyn Paul - https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith | https://warpcast.com/marvp | https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul Contact: 10yearsofeth@proton.me Show Links:Website: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereumTwitter: https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth Marvyn's Other Podcast: Is This the New Internet - https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet

Hangout #8: Web3's Sherpa: How 0xGramajo Guides Others Through Ethereum

Episode Highlights In this episode, we dive deep with 0xGramajo, a Guatemala-born developer turned content creator who's been bridging the gap between complex Web3 technology and accessible education since 2021. The Origin Story - How the 2008 financial crisis and personal experiences with financial exclusion led Gramajo from Bitcoin maximalism to believing in Ethereum's vision of putting the internet on the blockchain. Guatemala Perspective - A candid conversation about building in crypto from a non-Western perspective, family immigration struggles, and why traditional finance systems failed his community. Content Creation Philosophy - The "Sherpa mentality" approach to Web3 education, building in public, and creating content that brings others along the journey rather than gatekeeping knowledge. Farcaster vs. Traditional Social - Why decentralized social media matters for creators, the problems with platform monetization requirements, and building authentic communities. DAO Renaissance - Gramajo's thesis that 2025 will be the year we "figure out DAOs," plus his summer plans involving ENS and Gnosis DAO. Real-World Impact - Stories about helping artists mint on Ordinals, building bridges between technical builders and broader audiences, and the importance of celebrating Web3 innovation. Key Quote "I'm not trying to be the smartest person in the room. I'm just trying to be the person that can bring others along with me on this journey of exploring Web3." About Gramajo Content creator with 100+ newsletter issues and 25+ podcast episodes focused on interviewing developers, on-chain builders, and artists. Active in the Farcaster ecosystem and advocate for accessible Web3 education. • Twitter: https://x.com/0xGramajo• Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/gramajo.eth• Newsletter: "Behind the Screen with Gramajo"• Links: https://gramajo.carrd.co• Collaborations: https://www.passionfroot.me/gramajo • Courtyard: https://courtyard.io• ENS DAO: https://ens.domains • Gnosis DAO: https://gnosis.io• DevConnect Argentina: https://devconnect.org Hosts Marvyn Paul (Is This the New Internet)• Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellofrommarv• Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/marvp• Links: https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul• Podcast: https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet Chinmay Patel (Basket.farm)• Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth• Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth• Project: https://basket.farm • Twitter: https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth• Podcast: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum This episode perfectly captures why diverse perspectives matter in crypto and how personal experiences drive innovation in decentralized technologies.

Hangout 7: Demo Day: AI Agents, Mini Apps & Frictionless DeFi with Samuel Huber, Vishal Mathur & ViperNFT

Join hosts Chinmay Patel and Marvyn Paul as they explore the cutting edge of Ethereum development with three innovative builders. Samuel Huber (dTech Founder) demonstrates his Morpho DeFi mini app, Vishal Mathur shows off viral Farcaster games like FarGuessr and FarFaucet, and ViperNFT shares insights from the Banker AI agent community. Discover how mini apps are creating an open app store within social feeds, why AI agents are revolutionizing financial interactions through natural language, and how friction reduction compounds into massive adoption opportunities. Products Featured: * Morpho Mini App (DeFi lending) * FarGuessr (Social gaming) * FarFaucet (Developer tools) * Banker AI Agent (Natural language trading) Connect with Our Guests: Samuel Huber – Founder of dTech, Farcaster Development ExpertTwitter: https://x.com/samuellhuber [https://x.com/samuellhuber]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-louis-huber-96bb2618a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-louis-huber-96bb2618a/]dTech: https://dtech.vision/ [https://dtech.vision/] Vishal Mathur – Mini App Developer & CreatorTwitter: https://x.com/vmathur [https://x.com/vmathur]_ ViperNFT – Banker AI Community ContributorTwitter: https://x.com/VIPERnftDOTeth [https://x.com/VIPERnftDOTeth] Meet Your Hosts: Chinmay Patel – Builder and Developer AdvocateTwitter: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth [https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth]Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth [https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth] Marvyn Paul – Web3 Content Creator & Podcast HostTwitter: https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith [https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith]Podcast: https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet [https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet] Part of our 10 Years of Ethereum celebration seriesListen: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum [https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum] #Ethereum #DeFi #MiniApps #AIAgents #Farcaster #Web3

Hangout 6: How To Create A Quality Community in Web3 with Jeff Kauffman

Celebrating 10 Years of Ethereum with one of Web3's top marketers! Jeff Kauffman, founder of JUMP and Parachute Agency, has spent 20 years in social media marketing (starting with MySpace in 2005) and the last 4 years building Web3 communities for Fortune 500 brands. In this episode, he reveals his counterintuitive approach to building powerful communities. Key insights: * Why Ethereum IS a social network * The newsletter strategy that beats 20K subscribers with just 750 * How to find early adopters using the "waiter strategy" * Web3 = Web2 + ownership (and why that changes everything) * Strategy over tactics: building sustainable Web3 businesses Jeff breaks down how he built a community that attracted brand managers from 200+ Fortune 500 companies, why he has 1:1 calls with every newsletter subscriber, and his predictions for interactive content and AI. Perfect for: Web3 builders, marketers, community managers, and anyone interested in the future of digital ownership and social platforms. Connect with Jeff:Newsletter: jumpintothefuture.comTwitter: https://x.com/jeffkauffmanjr [https://x.com/jeffkauffmanjr] Hosts:Chinmay Patel - ⁠https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth⁠ [https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth] | basket.farm Marvyn Paul - https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith [https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith] | Part of our 10 Years of Ethereum celebration series #Ethereum #Web3Marketing #CommunityBuilding #Newsletter #Blockchain