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Coffee with Captain: Daily NFT Conversations

Welcome to the best Web3 Morning Show, the premier podcast all about NFTs and web3! Join your hosts, Cap and Steve, as they discuss the latest trends in the world of non-fungible tokens and give their insights on everything from art and collectibles to gaming and beyond. But that"s not all - Coffee with Captain also features interviews with industry leaders and special guests who are making waves in the NFT space. Tune in every weekday for your daily dose of NFT news, updates, and more on Web3

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136:41

Stripe Acquires Privy + Disney vs. Midjourney in Court

Coffee with Captain: Daily NFT Conversations ·

2025/06/12

Stripe’s acquisition of Privy kicks off a discussion about crypto’s biggest onboarding unlock in years, as the team breaks down how this move could simplify wallet creation across Web3. Special guest Bunchu explains the potential fallout from Disney and Universal’s lawsuit against Midjourney, framing it as a blockbuster case that could define the future of AI-generated content and copyright. The episode also digs into the ethics of climbing the Kaito leaderboard, whether creators should embra...

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135:22

Sandeep Seizes Control of Polygon + Is DAO Governance...

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2025/06/11

A major shakeup at Polygon sparks a deeper reckoning around DAOs, as Sandeep Nailwal steps in to take full control of the foundation. The episode unpacks why decentralized governance is increasingly seen as broken, with voting tokens framed as little more than financial theater. Discussion also turns to the proposed Solana ETF, the erosion of real content in the Kaito era, and whether Web3 founders are prioritizing clout over product. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffee...

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155:14

Garga Proposes Shutting Down ApeCoin DAO + ETH and...

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2025/06/10

Cap and Steve kick off the show with market talk as Ethereum jumps 9% and $HYPE continues its breakout, fueling speculation about altseason, ICO rotations, and ETF-driven inflows. They spotlight Clutch Market’s rapid rise on ApeChain and share concerns about the collapse of incentive-first ecosystems like Blast. Later in the episode, Yuga Labs CEO Greg Solano (Garga) joins live to break down his AIP to sunset the ApeCoin DAO and replace it with a new entity, ApeCo, sparking a passionate debat...

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150:36

How LiveArt Is Bridging Fine Art and Web3 + NFT...

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2025/06/09

The show opens with a look at shifting NFT market sentiment and whether low-volume trends signal deeper issues for the space. The discussion also covers the evolving dynamic between digital ownership and traditional collecting behaviors. Later, the LiveArt team joins to share their experience working with Christie’s, explaining how they are bringing fine art standards to the digital world. The conversation explores curation, emotional resonance in art collecting and whether legacy collectors ...

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123:13

Claynosaurz Pack Rips Live on CwC + Circle’s $18B IPO...

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2025/06/06

Circle’s explosive IPO and the future of stablecoins dominated the discussion, with Cap and Steve debating whether USDC and USDT have already built unbreakable moats. The Claynosaurz team joined live to celebrate their record-breaking Popkins mint on Sui with pack rips, explaining how gamified collectibles and new expansion mechanics are reshaping the ecosystem. Later, the hosts and community reacted to Garga’s proposal to sunset the ApeCoin DAO, with strong support for replacing it with a le...

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130:45

AI-Powered Betting Platforms Take Shape + Magic Eden...

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2025/06/05

Crypto markets remain volatile as the team unpacks Magic Eden’s Trump wallet misstep and OpenSea’s strategic resurgence with its upcoming token rewards. They explore how Congressional debates on stablecoin regulation are being sidetracked by the rise of TrumpCoin, raising concerns about bipartisan gridlock. Later, Bunchu and Simple Farmer reveal a groundbreaking partnership between Billy Bets and Clutch Markets, combining AI and blockchain to innovate sports betting. WWE legend Brooklyn Brawl...

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119:16

Pump.fun’s $1B Raise + Moonbirds’ New Chapter

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2025/06/04

The episode covers Claynosaurz’s Popkins mint results, exploring refund dynamics and speculating on secondary market trends following the 97,000-pack sellout. The discussion shifts to Pump.fun’s rumored $1 billion raise at a $4 billion valuation, prompting a debate about business sustainability and what it signals for Solana’s ecosystem. Later, they unpack the Moonbirds acquisition by Orange Cap Games and its implications for NFT trust and brand building. Rekt Drinks’ rapid sellout also highl...

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117:06

Pons Unveils Grind Memecoin + Claynosaurz Popkins...

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2025/06/03

Pons joins the show to unveil Grind, a memecoin built as an attention driver with no team allocation and a focus on fair distribution across partner communities. The conversation explores Grind’s unique vesting and claim mechanics through Slingshot Wallet, as well as broader critiques of engagement farming models in Web3. The episode also tracks Claynosaurz’s Popkins mint in real time, highlighting its innovative refund model and explosive demand, signaling potential secondary market momentum...

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129:34

F1 Alpine’s Web3 Collectibles Go Live on ApeChain +...

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2025/06/02

We’re excited to welcome ApeChain as our newest sponsor. The week kicks off with major moves as F1 Alpine debuts their first Web3 collectibles on ApeChain, delivering a gasless, frictionless mint designed to onboard new users. Cap and Steve are joined by Won and Waabam to break down the broader implications of this partnership and what it signals for Web3 adoption. They also dive into the LOUD token launch, unpacking the wide range of reactions and how the experiment is reshaping conversation...

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121:54

Good Vibes Club’s Creative Storytelling & OpenSea...

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2025/05/30

The frenzy around StayLoud presale farming takes center stage as the conversation digs into whether engagement tactics are a strategic advantage or a crypto distraction. Later in the show, Good Vibes Club founders Chris and Ty join to break down how they crafted OpenSea’s viral launch video and explain why real-world connection sits at the heart of their brand philosophy. They unpack the creative process behind the campaign, share their approach to building a sustainable Web3 brand, and revea...

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126:18

Claynosaurz' Popkins Mint Mechanics Explained + LOUD...

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2025/05/29

Claynosaurz team members Andrew and Cab join the show ahead of the Popkins mint to walk through the launch mechanics, including refundable packs, leaderboard rewards, and a full 3D platformer in development with Gameloft. They explain how lore, rarity, and gamification support a broader vision for long-term IP. Cap and Steve also react live to the LOUD token presale, breaking down the rise of attention farming and its impact on content creation across Web3. Special Guests: Andrew - CEO of C...

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119:43

FrankyGo Debuts with Loot-Based Gameplay + Rethinking...

Coffee with Captain: Daily NFT Conversations ·

2025/05/28

Cap and Steve break down the debut of FrankyGo, a mobile-first Web3 game where players earn memecoin loot by defeating in-game enemies. Jonah joins to explain the game’s core mechanic as a “gamified ad network” designed to deliver meme coin discovery, volume, and engagement. The conversation then shifts to the broader rise of passive income plays in the crypto space, with Cap defending Kaito staking as a consistent yield strategy and Steve raising concerns about shrinking rewards and growing ...

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119:20

StayLoud Sparks Controversy + NFTs Quietly Make a...

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2025/05/27

Cap and Steve break down the explosive rise of StayLoud, a new memecoin built around attention farming, and debate whether its tokenized rewards model signals innovation or just another KOL payday. They also highlight the quiet comeback of NFTs, with projects like Good Vibes Club and Final Boss seeing meaningful traction thanks to strong art and focused execution. Later in the episode, they unpack what the upcoming Circle IPO could mean for stablecoin visibility in traditional finance and why...

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115:46

Rekt Drinks Momentum Grows + Kaito Faces Copycats and...

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2025/05/26

Cap and Steve kick off the week with a deep dive into Rekt Drinks, calling it one of the most authentic and promising Web3-native consumer brands of the cycle. They compare its rise to Red Bull’s early days, praising the team's execution, community equity grants, and real-world traction. Later in the episode, the discussion pivots to Kaito’s dominant role in the InfoFi space and whether a wave of copycats like Cookie, Quacks, and StayLoudio are watering down the value of attention-based marke...

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122:58

Inside the U.S. Stablecoin Patent Push + Trump’s...

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2025/05/23

Cap is joined by guest cohosts Legendary and Riggs for a deep dive into U.S. stablecoin infrastructure, where major banks like JPMorgan and Citi are exploring patent-backed consortium models to shape the future of digital dollars. Joe (Warped Joe) joins to explain how validator geography can bring global crypto transactions under U.S. patent law, triggering a rush for fintech acquisitions. Later in the show, a sudden tariff threat from Trump sends markets into a tailspin, prompting discussion...

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129:41

Bitcoin Pizza Day Exposed + OpenAI and Jony Ive’s...

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2025/05/22

Cap and Bunchu dive into the truth behind Bitcoin Pizza Day, debunking the long-held belief that Laszlo directly bought Papa John’s with BTC and revealing that the iconic photo is staged. PizzaDAO’s Snax and Saucy join to share their 420-city global event and lay out a bold vision to tokenize independent pizza shops through Web3 infrastructure. The conversation shifts to major AI news as Cap and Bunchu react to OpenAI’s merger with Jony Ive’s firm and the coming wave of AI-native devices, plu...

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117:06

Bitcoin Hits ATH Quietly, Kaito vs Cookie.fun & the...

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2025/05/21

Cap dives deep into the evolving InfoFi landscape as Cookie.fun enters the ring with its new “Snaps” system, positioning itself against Kaito’s dominant “Yaps” platform. Alongside community contributors Jonah and Joey, Cap explores how these tools are shaping the future of onchain marketing, creator incentives, and even hiring decisions across Web3. They debate whether InfoFi is the next crypto-native breakthrough or just Web2 marketing in new packaging, while also covering the surprising lac...

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126:34

How MegaETH Plans to Win Builders + Unlocking Yield...

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2025/05/20

Cap is joined by guest cohost Bread for a deep dive into how MegaETH is capturing builder mindshare through selective onboarding and a globally distributed co-living accelerator. Bread shares the strategy behind MegaETH’s rise as a top-performing modular L2 and how his role evolved from community lead to narrative architect. The second half shifts to Pendle’s integration with Kaito staking, where Bread explains how he’s earning 50% APY by facilitating yield farming in a passive, risk-managed ...

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116:05

Kaito’s Role in the Content Supercycle + Betting on...

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2025/05/19

Cap is joined by guest cohost BCheque from Modern Market for a deep discussion on the rise of content-driven value in Web3. They explore how Kaito has reshaped crypto media incentives and why thoughtful, authentic insight is now the most powerful currency on CT. Later in the episode, Clutch Market founder SimpleFarmer joins to showcase their new parlay betting app on ApeChain, which combines Polymarket data, NFT-based tickets, and peer-to-peer cashouts to revolutionize Web3 betting. The show ...

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137:18

Doodles Explains $DOOD and DreamNet + Coinbase Breach...

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2025/05/16

Cap and Steve kick off the episode with a breakdown of Coinbase’s recent data breach, debating its broader implications for crypto users and why even partial leaks tied to onchain identity pose serious risks. Later, the Doodles product team joins to explain their multi-chain strategy, why they launched $DOOD on Solana, and how DreamNet aims to decentralize IP creation through user-generated AI agents. The conversation highlights Doodles’ upcoming alpha launch, broader B2B potential, and how t...

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