GM Farcaster: a penguin and a pirate

GM Farcaster Network is hoppin! And coming up this week we have a couple special guests: Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, on Wednesday and Dan Romero, co-founder of Farcaster, on Thursday! AND we are expecting a lot to ship this week so you won't want to miss either chat! Set those notifications on our YouTube channel! And before we get this next week started, check out last week's episodes below, including our chat with @markfishman about /firstdraft, The Hub, Vibe Check and our special crypto tax fireside chat! We'll see you in the GM tomorrow to start off the week right!

From our ChatGPT Intern: Monday's GM Farcaster kicks off with yoga zen versus Nashville country vibes, setting the tone for a whirlwind recap of Farcaster's evolving reward system and surprising crypto demographics from the offline world. With discussions on the rise of niche communities, engineering feats in old forts, and the Philly Eagles' playoff hype, it’s a perfect mix of deep dives and chaotic fun.

The Hub is a developer focused podcast for the Farcaster ecosystem with host @dylsteck.eth, with this week’s guest co-host @adrienne. From our ChatGPT intern:The episode dives into Farcaster's developer updates, experimental new tools like Abstract's global wallet, and OpenAI's Operator tech flexes. There's also a sideline rant about crypto primitives sneaking into consumer ecosystems and why no one can get into Yapster's meme games without setting alarms. Bottom line? AI, Solana, and on-chain social apps are cooking—but someone still needs to solve the mystery of too many embedded wallets and how to explain Ethereum to randos on the street without saying “magic internet money.”

From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster unpacks everything from FarCon's capsule merch drop (because nothing says ‘crypto conference’ like a limited-edition hat) to the Venice AI airdrop, which had half the community suddenly pretending they always knew what Venice AI was. Meanwhile, Jesse’s onchain street evangelism gets one-upped by @afrochicks' Squid Game-style onboarding hustle, proving once again that free money is the best marketing strategy in Web3.

Thank you @markfishman for popping by to chat about /firstdraft club. Learn more in the /firstdraft channel or firstdraft.club. From our ChatGPT Intern: Today's GM Farcaster is a rollercoaster of excitement for ETH Denver, the looming Farcon ticket drama, and whether Farcaster’s new marketing arc is a stroke of genius or just a fever dream. With AI agents threatening to replace influencers, mysterious new wallet icons appearing, and the eternal struggle to explain what Farcaster actually is to non-crypto friends, this episode proves that decentralization is great—until you need to organize a conference.

A special GM Farcaster event: a fireside chat about crypto taxes with expert Cameron Browne from Darien Advisors. Hosted by Chris Carella of Nouns and joined by Adrienne from GM Farcaster, this discussion covers everything you need to know about navigating crypto tax season in 2025.

🔍 TOPICS COVERED:

• The latest tax rules and regulations for crypto investors

• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

• Strategies for optimizing your tax situation

• The future of crypto taxation and what’s on the horizon

Whether you're deep in DeFi, flipping NFTs, or just HODLing, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you stay compliant and minimize headaches.

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NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR.