Onchain Media

Onchain Media is a storytelling platform spotlighting the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of the internet.

Hosted by Rachel Onchain, each episode dives into the heart of the onchain space—exploring culture, innovation, and what it means to build onchain. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or curious listener, this show is for you.

If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@OnchainMediaCo

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Episodes

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

In this episode of the Onchain Media podcast, Rachel Onchain chats with Kristen Kingsbury & Rob Shaw from Flannel Donut 🎬✨
Rob Shaw is the Emmy Award-winning executive producer of Nickelodeon's "The Tiny Chef Show" and has also worked on titles like "Portlandia". Kristen has also worked on the hit film "Coraline" and shares about her background and perspectives as a creator!
From the whimsical world of The Tiny Chef to the vibrant creative spirit of Portland, we explore how community, originality, and emotional storytelling shape their work — and how Film3 + onchain tech could change the game for filmmakers.
 
💡 What we cover:🎬 Why the traditional film model is a one-way transaction between artist & audience🎬 How Film 3 creates interactive, community-driven filmmaking🎬 The influence of Portland’s creative scene on original art🎬 The craft & emotional depth of stop motion animation🎬 Why originality should be prioritized over Hollywood remakes🎬 How on-chain tools open new funding & distribution opportunities🎬 The power of behind-the-scenes content for audience engagement🎬 Why collaboration & community are key to indie success
If you’re a filmmaker, animation lover, or curious about the on-chain future of entertainment — this one’s packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
 
🔗 Resources:➡️ Flannel Donut Website: flanneldonut.com➡️ Film3 Festival Website: film3fest.xyz➡️ Follow Flannel Donut on X: x.com/Flannel_Donut➡️ Follow Film3 Festival on X: x.com/501cfilm3

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025

In this episode of the Onchain Media Podcast, Rachel Onchain sits down with Benedetto, the CEO of Folks Finance, to discuss their groundbreaking cross-chain lending protocol and its growing impact on the DeFi ecosystem.
 
They dive into the vision behind Folks Finance, its current offerings, recent milestones, the successful NFT sale, and what’s next—including their upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE). Benedetto also shares valuable insights on community building, DeFi education, and the challenges of creating meaningful products in a rapidly evolving space.
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🔑 Key Takeaways
🔵 Folks Finance is revolutionizing DeFi lending with a cross-chain approach.
🔵 Their NFT sale was a successful experiment in community engagement.
🔵 Cross-chain functionality lets users leverage assets across multiple networks seamlessly.
🔵 Education is essential for navigating DeFi safely and effectively.
🔵 The upcoming TGE will enhance user experience and engagement.
🔵 A strong community foundation is prioritized before launching their token. 
 
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💬 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations with builders pushing the boundaries of DeFi and the onchain world.
 
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🌐 Folks Finance Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about Folks Finance – https://folks.finance/
🔗 Follow Folks Finance –  https://x.com/FolksFinance

Friday Jul 25, 2025

In Episode #013 of Onchain Media, Rachel Onchain sits down with Del Led, Business Development lead at Peapods Finance — a protocol pioneering volatility farming onchain.
 
This one’s for the DeFi adventurers, onchain farmers, and anyone curious about where the next wave of yield innovation is emerging — and why Base might just be ground zero for it.
 
In this episode, we explore:
🫛 What volatility farming is and how Peapods Finance is making it accessible
🫛 How Peapods is using volatility itself as an asset class
🫛 A demo of the protocol
🫛 How to get started
 
Tune in as we dive deep into the mechanics of volatility farming, how Peapods is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in #DeFi, and why this strategy could be a game-changer for protocols and users alike.
 
🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from the builders shaping Base and the future of onchain finance.
 

 
🌐 Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about Peapods – https://www.peapods.finance
🔗 Follow Peapods – https://x.com/PeapodsFinance
 

 
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Monday Jul 21, 2025

In Episode #012 of Onchain Media, Rachel Onchain sits down with the creators behind $CIK — a meme project with a mission.
This one’s for the culture drivers, community builders, and anyone curious about how memes can do more than just go viral — they can make a difference, and even align communities of faith onchain.
In this episode, we explore:
➡️ How $CIK is using a meme to build community on Base➡️ Why community-driven projects are reshaping the onchain landscape➡️ The intersection of memes, mission, and doing good in the world➡️ What $CIK is building on Base and how they plan to make an impact
Tune in as we unpack how $CIK is creating a new kind of onchain experience that blends humor, heart, faith, and high-impact community coordination.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from the frontlines of Base and beyond.

🌐 Resources & Links:🔗 Learn more about $CIK – https://linktr.ee/cikmovement🔗 Follow $CIK –  https://x.com/cikmovement

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Tuesday Jun 17, 2025

In our latest episode of Onchain Media, we’re joined by Mauricio, one of the founders of XMAQUINA 🤖🧠💥
This one’s for the builders, the dreamers, and anyone curious about what happens when you combine robotics, artificial intelligence, and decentralized governance.
 
In this episode, we explore:
➡️ How XMAQUINA is reimagining the future of robotics using onchain infrastructure
➡️ What it means to structure a robotics project as a DAO — and why that matters
➡️ The practical implications of open, autonomous systems powered by AI
➡️ How token incentives, contributor dynamics, and governance frameworks play into it all
➡️ The team’s long-term vision to build a decentralized robotics network governed by the people who use and contribute to it If you’re excited about the intersection of intelligent machines and collective ownership, this conversation is your gateway into the next evolution of onchain coordination.
 
Tune in as we unpack how XMAQUINA is pushing the boundaries of what's possible at the edge of autonomy, AI, and DAO innovation.
 
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives from the frontiers of the onchain world.
 
🌐 Resources & Links:
🔗 XMAQUINA Website – https://xmaquina.xyz
🔗 Join the DAO – https://discord.gg/xmaquina
🔗 Follow XMAQUINA – https://x.com/xmaquina_xyz
🔗 Learn More – https://xmaquina.xyz/whitepaper
 
🎥 Produced by: Onchain Media
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Wednesday May 21, 2025

In our latest episode of Onchain Media, we’re joined by Ben from Pinto! 🪙💚✨
 
This conversation is a deep dive into building a stable, sovereign financial future using tools that go beyond volatile assets.
 
In this episode, we explore:
➡️ What makes Pinto different — a non-volatile, leviathan-free solution for crypto enthusiasts
➡️ How Pinto aims to create a more balanced and resilient onchain economy
➡️ Ben’s personal journey into crypto through the lens of economic freedom and sovereignty
➡️ Why stores of value alone aren’t enough — and what comes next
➡️ The importance of building systems that prioritize stability without centralized control
 
If you’re ready to learn about practical, principled innovation in the onchain space, this conversation will open your mind to what’s possible!
Join us as we unpack the mission behind Pinto and the vision for a more grounded, user-first crypto future.
 
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights and education from the frontier of the onchain world!
 
🌐 Resources & Links:
🔗 Pinto Website – https://pinto.money
🔗 Join the Discord – https://discord.com/invite/MZVQaZPRry
🔗 Pinto X – https://x.com/pintodotmoney
🔗 Pinto White Paper – https://pinto.money/whitepaper
 
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Monday May 05, 2025

Welcome to the first-ever episode of our Data Entrepreneurship Series — hosted by Rachel Onchain featuring special guests Rob Doebelin and Dagnum PI!
 
In this kickoff, we dive into:
🔹 The power and vision behind the Constellation Network
🔹 Real-world use cases for $DAG and decentralized data
🔹 Onchain Summit and how it brought us together
🔹 Ways to monetize through data mining products like Dor
🔹 Stargazer wallet and the Constellation ecosystem
🔹 Opportunities for builders, founders, and creators in the growing data economy
 
Whether you’re onchain curious, a web3 founder, or an active $DAG supporter, this episode is packed with insights and alpha from people building the future of decentralized data. We hope that this episode helps to empower your journey as a data entrepreneur!
 
🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more weekly drops!
 
👇 Resources & Links:
🔗 Constellation Network – https://constellationnetwork.io/
🔗 Stargazer Wallet – https://constellationnetwork.io/starg...
🔗 Dor Technologies – https://www.getdor.com/
🔗 Follow Rob – https://x.com/RobDoebelin
🔗 Follow Dagnum PI – https://x.com/Dagnum_PI
🔗 Follow Rachel Onchain – https://x.com/RachelOnchain
 
🎥 Produced by: Onchain Media
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Monday Mar 10, 2025

In this episode of Onchain Media, Rachel Onchain sits down with Julien Genestoux (Founder & CEO) and Chris Carfi (COO) of Unlock Protocol for an in-depth conversation about the future of tokenized memberships, creator monetization, and onchain ticketing.
Tune in as Julien and Chris share:🌟 The vision behind Unlock Protocol and how it empowers creators, communities, and event organizers with onchain memberships ✅🌟 Unlock’s major milestones, including their move to Base and integration with Hats Protocol ✅🌟 How Unlock has powered event ticketing for ETHCC, Farcon, Onchain Summit, and more ✅🌟 A walkthrough of Unlock’s onchain subscriptions and the launch of Unlock Prime, a membership program with built-in rewards ✅
🔗 Explore Unlock Protocol: unlock-protocol.com🔗 Join the Unlock Community: discord.unlock-protocol.com🔗 Mint an Onchain Media Membership: https://app.unlock-protocol.com/checkout?id=02b491b3-44e1-49d0-a614-8c1004101810
Thanks for tuning in—see you on the next episode of Onchain Media! 🚀

Friday Jan 31, 2025

In this episode of Onchain Media, Rachel Onchain sits down with Joe Vezzani, CEO and Co-Founder of LunarCrush, for an insightful conversation about the intersection of social data and the crypto world.
 
Tune in as Joe shares:
🌟 The value proposition of LunarCrush, including its commitment to transparency and providing valuable social data for the crypto community ✅
🌟 Highlights from an IRL event in Berkeley, where Joe connected with the local community alongside Rachel, Coinbase and Base ✅
🌟 A deep dive into the Buz Economy, and it’s relation to the project ✅
🌟 A walkthrough of how to use LunarCrush, featuring examples of accounts and key social metrics that can be tracked ✅
 
🔗 To learn more about LunarCrush, visit: https://lunarcrush.com/
🔗 Follow them on X at: https://x.com/LunarCrush
 
Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you on the next episode of Onchain Media!

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of the Onchain Media podcast! In this episode, Rachel Onchain is joined by crypto tax experts Justin Zanardi and Nicholas Slettengren from Count on Sheep for an insightful conversation! 💬
Tune in as we explore the fascinating origin story of Count on Sheep 🐑 And cover:
 
❌ Common mistakes to avoid when handling crypto taxes
💰 Expert tips to maximize your profits
🧑‍🌾 The ins and outs of tax loss harvesting
🗓️ Key tax deadlines you need to know
 
Want to learn more about Count on Sheep and take advantage of a free consultation⁉️
Book your call here: https://share.countonsheep.com/6FHMnr
 
For more information, visit their website: https://countonsheep.com/
 
Thank you to all of our viewers and listeners for tuning in! 🌟

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