• Solfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on Solana

  • By: Nick and James
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Solfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on Solana

By: Nick and James
  • Summary

  • Interviews with blockchain founders and builders on the Solana blockchain. Hosted by two developers building on Solana, by Nick (@nickfrosty) and James (@jamesrp13).
    © 2024 Nick and James
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Episodes
  • Mining ORE on Solana with proof-of-work tokens (feat. HardhatChad)
    Oct 29 2024

    Get insights into ORE’s proof-of-work journey, including new features in V2, staking pools, and the project’s unique approach to building a broader ecosystem.

    Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/65
    Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod

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    Notes from the show

    • ORE is a proof-of-work token that anyone can mine.
    • The project aims to bridge Bitcoin to Solana.
    • Mining is designed to be accessible to all users.
    • The hash function used in ORE is non-parallelizable.
    • Mining happens off-chain, with validation on-chain.
    • The initial launch faced significant network congestion.
    • The V1 system had issues with spam and transaction volume.
    • A hard fork was necessary to transition to V2.
    • The V2 redesign improved the mining experience.
    • The project gained attention through its marketing strategy. The transition from V1 to V2 involved significant changes in reward structure and supply cap.
    • Community feedback is crucial in shaping the monetary policy of the token.
    • Participants in crypto can be categorized into three main groups: nerds, speculators, and utility seekers.
    • Liquidity is essential for the success of ORE and its integration with real-world assets.
    • Staking and mining pools are being introduced to enhance user participation and rewards.
    • Horizontal integration can create a broader ecosystem for the ORE token.
    • Liquidity is viewed as a key component of store value in the crypto space.
    • The project aims to compete with traditional finance by offering decentralized alternatives.
    • The ORE experiment is seen as a significant step in exploring new monetary policies.
    • Community engagement and feedback are vital for the ongoing development of the ORE project.


    Find HardhatChad and ORE online

    • Follow HardhatChad on twitter - @HardhatChad
    • Follow OREsupply on twitter - @OREsupply


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    Nick

    • twitter: @nickfrosty
    • github: github.com/nickfrosty
    • website: https://nick.af

    James

    • twitter: @jamesrp13
    • github: github.com/jamesrp13

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    56 mins
  • Decentralized Cloud Storage on the Solana Network: Introducing Shadow Drive V2
    Oct 22 2024

    GenesysGo is transforming decentralized storage with Shadow Drive, a fast, secure platform built on Solana, designed to rival traditional cloud solutions. And they are building it using mobile phones.

    Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/64
    Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod

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    Notes from the show

    • GenesysGo is building the decentralized storage platform called Shadow Drive, which aims to provide speed, stability, security, and ease of use comparable to centralized web and cloud platforms.
    • The team started as a validator on the Solana network and attracted a strong amount of stake. They then expanded to provide RPC network support and became the largest provider of RPC services on Solana.
    • Shadow Drive addresses the storage challenges faced by validators by storing Solana's ledger history. The platform has grown to have an average of 130,000 daily active users.
    • Decentralized storage offers cost savings in terms of bandwidth costs compared to centralized storage providers. Shadow Drive achieves this by leveraging the collective power of the network.
    • The platform aims to decentralize revenues and distribute them to the operators of the network, providing a disruptive and cost-effective alternative to traditional storage providers. Shadow Drive V2 is a decentralized cloud storage platform built on the Solana network.
    • The platform is designed to be resource-efficient and capable of running on mobile phones.
    • It operates on a consensus algorithm that allows for censorship resistance and decision-making by the network consensus.
    • Shadow Drive V2 leverages Solana as a base layer for identity, payment, and other functionalities.
    • The platform aims to decentralize revenues by directly passing user fees to network operators.


    Find Frank and GenGo online

    • Follow Frank on twitter - @Frank_theTrader
    • Follow GenesysGo on twitter - @GenesysGo


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    Nick

    • twitter: @nickfrosty
    • github: github.com/nickfrosty
    • website: https://nick.af

    James

    • twitter: @jamesrp13
    • github: github.com/jamesrp13

    Solfate Podcast

    • twitter: @SolfatePod
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    52 mins
  • Colosseum's Venture Fund: Investing in Solana Startups and Building a Co-Founder Matching Platform
    Aug 22 2024

    Colosseum fuels Solana innovation! 🚀 $250K for startups, mentorship, and a $60M fund. Next hackathon begins September 2nd—be part of the future! #Solana #Blockchain #startup

    Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/63
    Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod

    PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun experiments planned)

    Notes from the show

    • Colosseum combines online hackathons and accelerator programs to support Solana ecosystem startups.
    • The accelerator program helps teams push towards a mainnet release and provides support in technical and non-technical areas.
    • Colosseum invests $250,000 in each startup that goes through its accelerator program.
    • Teams in the accelerator program receive feedback on legal and entity structure, team composition, and early customer communication.
    • Colosseum evaluates teams based on their ability to ship quickly and efficiently. Colosseum provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage projects in the Solana ecosystem.
    • They run hackathons to identify talented teams and provide them with pre-seed funding and support.
    • The accelerator program helps teams refine their ideas and secure additional funding.
    • Colosseum plays a role in educating and convincing later-stage funds to invest in the Solana ecosystem.
    • They are working on building a co-founder matching platform to help teams find the right partners.
    • The next hackathon is scheduled for September 2nd to October 8th.


    Find Matty and Colosseum online

    • Follow Matty on twitter - @mattytay
    • Follow Colosseum on twitter - @ColosseumOrg
    • Colosseum website - Colosseum.org


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    Nick

    • twitter: @nickfrosty
    • github: github.com/nickfrosty
    • website: https://nick.af

    James

    • twitter: @jamesrp13
    • github: github.com/jamesrp13

    Solfate Podcast

    • twitter: @SolfatePod
    • more podcast episodes: solfate.com/podcast
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    52 mins

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