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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski explores the evolving landscape of blockchain social networks with Andrey Petrov, also known as @shazow. They delve into the dynamics of creator economies on platforms like Farcaster, where smaller yet economically engaged audiences can sustain creators. The conversation highlights the tension between algorithm-driven platforms and the potential for on-chain identity sovereignty. (00:00) Ownership and Audience in the Digital Age (00:49) The Role of Algorithms in Social Media (03:34) Bridging the Gap: Crypto Social Networks (05:46) The Future of Decentralized Social Networks (08:21) Governance in Decentralized Systems (11:58) The Challenges of On-Chain Governance (11:58) Comparing Social Protocols: Mastodon, Blue Sky, and Lens (17:26) The Future of Social Media and Economic Interdependence Connect with Andrey Petrov (@shazow) - Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/shazow - Twitter: https://x.com/shazow Connect with Kris - Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/thekris - LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thekrispartner For sponsorships and collaborations: Email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: The content of this episode should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Digital assets and DeFi protocols have risks, including capital losses. Please DYOR.
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