This week on Expansion, Nick, Uma and Mike explore the evolving crypto media landscape, from the decline of crypto Twitter to the rise of decentralized social platforms like Farcaster. They unpack major themes including AI privacy risks, the potential of verifiable apps, and the implications of a recent SUI exploit. They debate the spectrum of decentralization, institutional adoption, and why speculation still drives most blockchain activity. Plus, they critique Loudio’s attention farming and revisit whether ideas like FriendTech deserve a second life.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:39) Is X Still Relevant In The Crypto Zeitgeist?

(07:11) Decentralized Social Media

(11:02) Ledger Ad

(11:20) Decentralized AI

(14:37) Are AI wearables The Future?

(15:58) SUI Hack Explored

(28:05) Premium on Blockchain Neutrality

(29:26) Ledger Ad

(35:16) Decentralization Is A Spectrum

(36:19) Value Add Value Engineering

(38:12) Verifiable Apps (Unruggable)

(42:25) Privacy’s Evolution In Crypto

(51:09) “When Genius Failed”

(54:20) Non-Crypto Produced Media On Crypto

(56:03) Loudio - Incentivizing Social Media Engagement

(01:00:36) crypto’s yearly revenue outlook

(01:05:39) Just CTO FriendTech

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Disclaimer

Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation.

Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Michael, Nick, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.