Episodes
Join us for a conversation with Claudio, the co-founder of Meta Pool, a liquid staking platform initially built on NEAR and now expanding to Ethereum. In this episode, we explore the dynamics of Layer 2 wars, the importance of validators in decentralized networks, and the strategies Meta Pool is employing for global impact. Learn how Meta Pool is not only leveraging NEAR's capabilities like the BOS (Blockchain Operating System) but also making strides into the Ethereum ecosystem. Don't miss...
Published 09/21/23
What is Rogues Studio - So essentially think of Rogues as an ecosystem for gamers as well as game developers to build unique, quirky, and social games. Welcome to an exciting episode of Ready Layer One where we dive deep into the world of gaming, startups, and community building. Join us as Anna Stoilova the Founder of Rogues Studio sheds light on the innovative game "World of Rogues" building on NEAR Protocol. Rogues Studio https://twitter.com/rogues_studio World of Rogues...
Published 08/02/23
Published 08/02/23
Terraspaces is a website builder and subscription service, which offers a range of web3 features and payment options. Connect with Terraspaces https://terraspaces.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Terraspaces In this episode of Ready Layer One, we dive into the world of Terraspaces, an OG project in the NFT space. Despite a quiet period during the bear market, Terraspaces has continued to build and is now releasing new products on the NEAR ecosystem. The conversation begins with a deep dive...
Published 07/10/23
On this episode of Ready Layer One, David Morrison https://twitter.com/David___Mo delves into the intricacies of the Blockchain Operating System (BOS). But explaining it for the non-tech user! We explore the potential of BOS as a multi-faceted product, its user-friendly nature, and its potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world. From its comparison to an operating system to its potential for mass adoption, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the...
Published 07/03/23
In this episode of Ready Layer One, Jared and Joe interview Tatiana Yakushkina CEO and co-founder of vSelf, a project that has been building a marketing tool using soul-bound tokens, engagement, and community rewards. They discuss the advantages of using Web3 for cross-platform communication and how NEAR, the Blockchain Operating System [BOS], provides infrastructure and tools for everyone. Connect with vSelf App https://vself.app/ twittter https://twitter.com/vself_meta Tatiana...
Published 06/26/23
Connect with Mailchain https://twitter.com/Mailchain_xyz https://twitter.com/t_boeckmann SDK → http://docs.mailchain.com/developer Web3 inbox → http://app.mailchain.com In this episode of Ready Layer One, Joe and Jared dive headfirst into the fascinating world of Mailchain, a protocol that's shaking up the way we send and receive messages. Now, I've got to tell you, this isn't just another email service. Mailchain is a decentralized protocol that's not just an interface, but the...
Published 05/30/23
In this episode of Ready Layer One, we dive deep into the world of data monetization with Oren, the founder of QSTN - a Web 3 survey marketplace building on NEAR. We discuss the challenges of building a hybrid model that bridges Web 2.0 and Web 3.0, and the importance of creating a sustainable business model in the ever-evolving crypto space. Oren shares his experiences with hiring trustworthy developers, navigating legal compliance, and the necessity of pivoting to meet market demands. We...
Published 05/22/23
Ready Layer One Podcast - Web3 Podcast that focuses on NEAR ⁠https://readylayer.one/⁠ ⁠twitter.com/ready_layer_one⁠ Few and Far - One-stop Destination for Digital Collectibles on $NEAR https://fewfar.com/ https://twitter.com/FewandFarNFT Chris - Web3 navigator. Co Founder - Few and Far. CEO - Metaedge Ventures. https://twitter.com/Heyw00dC Dive into the world of NFTs and Web3 with Ready Layer One and Chris Gail from Few and Far as they explore the NFT developments in digital...
Published 04/17/23
Hide Your Cash https://twitter.com/hideyourcash is a project focused on enhancing privacy within the blockchain space, building on the NEAR Protocol. It aims to provide privacy features for users and developers by implementing cutting-edge solutions and working with partners to integrate these privacy-focused tools into their platforms. In this episode of Ready Layer One podcast we discuss privacy in the blockchain realm, focusing on NEAR's Hide Your Cash project. Learn about the...
Published 04/10/23
In this episode of Ready Layer One, our guests are JCB and Blake from Everyone Eats Entertainment. A Decentralized Label & NFT Marketplace Built on NEAR Founded by Grammy Award Winning, Platinum, Diamond Certified Crypto Nerds. We discuss a new project that aims to educate and onboard people into the world of blockchain technology and NFTs. The project focuses on music and aims to create an open marketplace for artists to engage with their fans and sell merchandise and music NFTs with a...
Published 04/04/23
In this insightful podcast recorded at the Flex-A-Tech Hackathon spaces, the Ready Layer One team, Jared and Joe, delve into the world of NEAR, a highly innovative and developer-friendly platform designed to simplify the development and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) and enhance the blockchain user experience. Joining the discussion are Tiffany, an experienced product manager, and Jacob, a skilled product designer, both from the Pagoda Team. Throughout the conversation, we...
Published 03/25/23
Infrastructure, infrastructure, and more infrastructure! That's what the Ready Layer One team has been talking about lately. Dive into the world of decentralized oracles with our expert guest Peter, the CEO and co-founder of SEDA, a trustless data layer for Web3. Peter shares his journey from building one of the first decentralized app stores, to working on Flux to derivatives on startups, and finally pivoting to create SEDA. SEDA aims to provide a fast, permissionless, and scalable oracle...
Published 03/20/23
In this episode of Ready Layer One we have an insightful discussion with Raiz farms. Their innovative project leverages vertical farming and blockchain technology to create sustainable food systems. Emiliano talks about the challenges of fundraising in a bear market and their focus on launching a new farm wall product that will make it easier for entrepreneurs and communities to start their own vertical farms. He also discusses their plans to launch a token in the future and target users such...
Published 03/07/23
Harmonic is building technologies and platforms for musicians to send content to their fans, with a focus on independent and struggling musicians, music NFT entrepreneurs, small labels, and legacy artists. They aim to bring transparency and financial infrastructure into the same system as the application, with smart contracting to streamline financial transparency and pass-through necessary for the music industry. Harmonic also believes that building a democratic platform is important, with...
Published 02/28/23
Sandi, the CEO of Calimero, is leading the groundbreaking project to introduce private sharding to NEAR protocol. Private sharding is a revolutionary concept that allows public sidechains to operate on a protocol that stores data privately, is semi-decentralized, and can be fully run on a sidechain or integrated into the mainnet. This innovative approach paves the way for zero gas fees by creating app chains for specific use cases and expands the possibilities of usage. Private shards offer...
Published 02/22/23
We had a great conversation with Filippo about Popula. Also, we tried something new and did a platform walk-through with a discussion. The best way to understand a product is to take the tour and ask questions! POPULA is a reputation platform for communities that provides a high-signal-to-noise environment for users to engage with each other and contribute to their communities. Twitter https://twitter.com/beepopula Popula’s mission is to give communities a space where their members can...
Published 02/17/23
VEAX Twitter https://twitter.com/veaxlabs VEAX website https://veax.com/ James Davies https://twitter.com/jlldavies VEAX is an advanced decentralized trading platform built on NEAR Protocol. It aims to address the issues of price manipulation and asymmetry in the market. The platform operates on a form of Automated Market Maker with a concentrated liquidity pool and variable price fees to provide equal participation opportunities for individuals with different levels of...
Published 02/06/23
A project launching on NEAR that is focused on having FUN!  We discuss the details of how the game is played, why it was built on NEAR, how it uses blockchain, and onboarding users.  The Murder Mystery Collective is a play-to-earn murder mystery game where the community works together to collect clues and solve the case. The game is played in seasons, each with a different storyline and case to solve. Players will use their character NFTs to engage with the storyline and earn tokens by...
Published 01/31/23
HERE Wallet - Mobile non-custodial wallet for NEAR Protocol with non-blocking staking. https://herewallet.app/ https://twitter.com/here_wallet CEO & Founder of HERE Wallet Petr Volnov | NEAR is HERE https://twitter.com/p_volnov Ready Layer One Podcast https://readylayeronepodcast.com/ twitter.com/ready_layer_one Joe https://twitter.com/joespano_ Jared https://twitter.com/jarednotjerry1 1:00 - 10:00 Joe discusses the mobile app for its slick and smooth design and would like to...
Published 01/24/23
Talent Layer is a decentralized protocol for hiring and job seeking that can be integrated by anyone, similar to a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. The CEO and founder of Talent Layer, Kirsten Pomales, has a web3-focused mindset and aims to not only address inefficiency but also improve overall outcomes for job seekers and employers.  The protocol aims to pool liquidity in the job market, similar to how Uniswap pools liquidity for various applications. The goal is to make it easy for...
Published 01/17/23
In this episode of Ready Layer One, we interview members of the BOOs, An illusive DAO of up to 100 BOO Monsters, that is part of the NEAR ecosystem and focuses on being multichain with the second chain being Solana. We delve into the concept of what it means to be on a specific blockchain and move towards multichain, and discuss the responsibilities that come with this. We also feature interviews with the CEO of ACOVA Bala and a Solana pixel artist who rebranded the BOOs Zen0. Our...
Published 01/09/23
Scams happen in web3 and one of our co-hosts had one happen to him. Jared's wallet got drained! And instead of having it ruin his year, Ready Layer One decided to walk everybody through the scam. Show how it happened so people can learn from it. Show summary: Use a ledger to keep track of accounts and transactions Burner accounts are not always enough protection against scams Scams can happen on any chain and can be hard to identify in the moment Scammers can be very convincing and...
Published 01/01/23
decent.land is a set of protocols for building social networks and social infrastructure on Web3. It enables cross-chain communication and verification of ownership on different blockchain networks. One example of its use is enabling a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) on the Aurora network to use down tooling on the NEAR network. The ARK Protocol, a component of decent land, allows for the creation of a master identity that contains all of a user's other identities on different...
Published 12/21/22
As a thought leader in the NEAR ecosystem, Naomi has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the blockchain industry. With a background in linguistics and experience in various roles within the industry, including marketing, our guest brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. At NEARCON, our guest had a positive experience and was impressed by the atmosphere of the event. They were originally drawn to the NEAR ecosystem because of its easy memory and...
Published 12/12/22