Today on The Latest Development, Dirt sits down with the founders of Seedplex — Treggs & SpacemanDev — to break down how they’re reinventing startup fundraising through on-chain private equity access.

If you’re bullish on crypto venture + want liquid exposure to early-stage companies, this episode is for you. ⚡️

⏱️ Timestamps

00:45 — Why Seedplex exists: tokens tied to real equity

02:12 — Who are the founders & why they’re qualified

03:39 — The “dream vs. reality” balance in crypto projects

04:31 — What’s wrong with current token fundraising

06:51 — Tokens representing a treasury of equity 💡

09:22 — How equity becomes liquid + used in DeFi

12:19 — Angel vs VC — different outcomes, same access

15:54 — Venture Syndicate as a Service — not a launchpad

20:01 — Seedplex vs Superstate & Echo 🔍

24:42 — Governance + community-driven equity tokenization

https://x.com/seedplex_io

https://x.com/spacemandev

https://x.com/Treggs6

In this episode, Daniel from Nomu unpacks how tokenizing product margins lets customers share in upside — a model he calls Sound Commerce. We cover why e-commerce is broken, how to realign incentives between brands and buyers, and what it takes to onboard Web2 users without even mentioning crypto.

Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Daniel joins the show

01:00 – From SwissBorg to Nomu: the Web3 awakening

04:00 – The idea: “Kickstarter that actually pays you” 06:00 – Realigning producers & consumers through tokenized margin

10:00 – Fixing Web3’s image and building something generative

13:00 – How Nomu’s marketplace works (margin → reward loop)

17:00 – Turning customers into ambassadors, not ad targets

20:00 – Why UX is everything — Alibaba design meets Solana rails

23:00 – NFTs as receipts & revenue-share airdrops

26:00 – Early partners and launch strategy

29:00 – Authentic virality and the future of brand loyalty

32:00 – How Nomu hides crypto until payout (normie-friendly flow)

35:00 – From Solana IPs to mainstream brands

36:00 – “Sound Commerce”: rewriting consumerism

37:00 – Lucid Drakes, pre-seed disclosure, and Breakpoint plans

Socials Daniel - https://x.com/DLophem Nomu - https://x.com/EatwithNomu

In this episode of The Latest Development, host Dirt sits down with Drake Evans, CTO and technical founder of Agora, a leading stablecoin platform. Drake shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto, his pivotal role at Frax, and the vision behind Agora’s multi-chain stablecoin, AUSD. They dive into the challenges of building on multiple blockchains, the importance of transparency in stablecoins, and how Agora is enabling institutions and developers to leverage AUSD through white-labeling. From real-world asset (RWA) tokenization to navigating bear and bull markets, this episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in the future of decentralized finance.

Time Stamps:

Introduction (00:00 - 00:37)

Host Dirt kicks off the episode, introducing guest Drake Evans, CTO of Agora.

Overview of topics: stablecoins, RWAs, and Agora’s mission.

Drake’s Background: From Finance to Crypto (00:37 - 09:48)

Drake shares his career path: starting in venture capital and private equity, transitioning to software development at ADP, and diving into crypto.

Early crypto ventures: mining Ethereum in 2016, co-founding DapHero, and joining Frax to build Frax Lend and FraxEther.

Key moment: Joining Agora after a pivotal conversation with founder Nick, raising a seed round in October 2023.

Agora’s Vision and Multi-Chain Strategy (09:48 - 15:21)

Agora’s mission: building AUSD as a public good abstraction layer for traditional finance and blockchains.

Multi-chain from day one: AUSD is live on 14 chains, focusing on fast-growing ecosystems to capture new users.

Challenges of multi-chain development: building systems to abstract chain differences and navigating unique virtual machine architectures.

Stable coin Adoption and White-Labeling AUSD (15:21 - 33:20)

AUSD’s growth: ~$135M market cap, with adoption across various chains and strong interest from institutions.

White-labeling strategy: enabling apps and institutions to brand AUSD, leveraging shared liquidity and interoperability without building from scratch.

Target audience: from app developers (e.g., for NFT marketplaces or memberships) to banks in emerging markets looking to onboard to blockchain.

Regulatory and market tailwinds: Circle’s IPO, Trump administration’s crypto focus, and institutional interest (e.g., Stripe, BB&K acquisitions) driving stable coin demand.

Transparency vs. Stability in Stable coins (20:45 - 27:27)

Balancing transparency: Agora uses monthly attestations and proof-of-reserves, but excessive transparency (e.g., revealing banking partners) can lead to risks like USDC’s depeg during the SVB crisis.

Lessons from Frax: on-chain transparency was key, but as stable coins integrate with traditional finance, trade-offs emerge.

Governance risks: fully permissionless systems can enable economic exploits, highlighting the need for professional oversight.

The Future of RWAs and Stable coins (33:20 - 43:40)

Credits

Host: Mike aka Dirt

Guest: Drake Evans, CTO of Agora

Produced by: EXO Tech Media in partnership w KlutchShotz

In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt sits down with Robin (@Degenroot), founder of Raiku, to unpack how Raiku is solving blockchain bottlenecks and advancing Solana.

They dive into Raiku’s ahead-of-time (AOT) block auctions, validator-side upgrades, edge compute, and what it takes to bring enterprise-grade reliability to Solana. From coordinating blockspace to enabling new marketplace dynamics, Robin breaks down how Raiku is building the rails for a new generation of performant, scalable Solana-native applications.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Who is Robin & what is Raiku? 02:16 – What Raikou does in one sentence 03:30 – Robin’s fintech & Ethereum R&D background 06:17 – Why crypto infra needs new primitives 07:37 – Why Solana: leadership, architecture, and alignment 10:37 – Is Raiku the final infra puzzle piece? 14:32 – Unlocking new DeFi market volumes through execution guarantees 17:32 – Custom “highways” for different transaction types 20:15 – AOT block auctions explained 22:51 – Pre-confirmation receipts & programmatic blockspace 26:27 – Validator-side integration & sidecar adoption 34:05 – Guaranteed limit orders in high-volatility trading 37:13 – L1-native vs edge compute architecture 39:22 – Validator revenue streams & decentralization 41:14 – How apps integrate: endpoints, SDKs, or edge compute 44:17 – Raiku’s economic model: specialized blockspace & marketplaces 46:49 – The Raiku token: more than governance 47:19 – What is “proof streaming”? 50:24 – When mainnet? Early 2026 51:08 – Hiring & builder chats: join the Discord

🔗 Links

Raiku: https://www.raiku.com/Discord: https://discord.com/invite/raikucomRobin / Founder:https://x.com/degenroot

In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt sits down with Caitlin Cook (aka @DeadCaitBounce), Head of Growth at Moonwalk Fitness. They dive into the story behind Moonwalk, Solana-powered step challenges, habit formation, real-world activations, and building a sticky fitness product without sacrificing crypto principles.

From Seeker phone activations to walking with grandmas in Venezuela, this one’s a feel-good must-listen.

⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Caitlin's crypto journey: Deutsche Bank → Hero → Moonwalk 04:35 – What is Moonwalk? A fitness habit engine built on Solana 06:33 – How step challenges work: money in, goals hit, rewards out 08:42 – The roadmap: beyond steps into cycling, swimming, & more 10:56 – Healthy degen bets: social psychology & personal accountability 13:32 – Target audience: beyond crypto, into global wellness 17:46 – Local activations: Nigeria, Vietnam, Venezuela, and Solana All-Stars 21:30 – Open platform strategy & future monetization flywheels 26:42 – Seeker launch impact: DAU doubled, 15K+ new signups 28:26 – Engagement rate: 45%+ players return for second games 31:03 – Why being offline boosts focus (and how Moonwalk helps) 34:13 – Dream job: Caitlin’s journey from finance to purpose-driven work

https://x.com/moonwalkfitness

https://x.com/DeadCaitBounce

Dirt and Brandon dive deep into the GOLFN mobile app, a revolutionary blend of crypto and golf that rewards you for playing in the real world. From NFTs boosting your points to partnerships with top golf brands like L.A.B., Cleveland, and Strixon, discover how GOLFN is changing the game for golf lovers and crypto enthusiasts alike. Learn about its user-friendly interface, membership tiers, and exciting future features like official handicap integration and cross-platform smartwatch compatibility. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore golfer, this episode shows why golf is a timeless, multi-generational sport enriched by technology and community.

Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction and Brandon's background 01:32 - Ideas for Monke-themed golf merch 02:00 - Golf’s universal appeal and crypto golf community 03:54 - GOLFN’s user adoption since launch 05:01 - Global rounds played and redeemable golf gear rewards 07:18 - Points system and membership tiers explained 10:19 - Garmin smartwatch integration possibilities 13:16 - Using the app actively vs passively 15:06 - Why GOLFN free GPS and scoring compete well 17:07 - Targeted offers and future official handicap feature 19:05 - Revenue streams: memberships, Pro Shop crypto payments 22:30 - NFTs, marketplace, and user experience strategy 25:36 - Roadmap highlights including Seeker Phone 29:01 - Signing professional golfers and brand partnerships 32:01 - Why everyone should golf—multi-generational and social benefits 34:34 - Golf as great exercise and social activity 35:14 - Closing thoughts and gratitude

In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt talks to Moty, founder of DeFi Tuna, about building one of the most innovative DeFi protocols on Solana. Moty shares his journey from 100x leverage trading on BitMEX, to gaming and NFTs, and ultimately to creating Fusion AMM—a new automated market maker that combines concentrated liquidity, limit orders, and lending into one powerful system. They dive into why AMMs have stagnated, how DeFi Tuna is bringing real capital efficiency to spot markets, and what makes Fusion AMM revolutionary for traders, liquidity providers, and projects alike. Moty also explains the importance of clean UI/UX, why revenue-sharing tokens matter, and how DeFi Tuna is positioning itself as the go-to spot market in crypto.

⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Meet Moty & his start in crypto trading 02:00 – Early Solana days: NFTs, games, and pivoting to DeFi 06:00 – From leverage on Orca to launching Fusion AMM 09:15 – Limit orders + concentrated liquidity: a breakthrough in AMMs 14:00 – Building intuitive UI/UX for complex DeFi tools 19:15 – Features that make LPing more transparent and profitable 23:00 – Spot markets vs perpetuals: why DeFi Tuna is betting big on spot 27:30 – On-chain trade history, mobile potential, and future roadmap 30:15 – Upcoming features: leveraged spot trading (5x–10x) 34:25 – Closing thoughts & audit updates

In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt talks to Chase Barker, former Solana Foundation dev advocate and now part of the Solana Mobile team, about Seeker, the new crypto-native phone. They dive deep into why mobile is the next frontier for Web3, what makes Seeker different, and how the DApp Store could open up new distribution paths for developers.

From hackathons and hardware to mentorship and Solana’s future, this is a wide-ranging convo on zero-to-one building, product design, crypto UX, and why crypto is finally breaking into your pocket.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Podcasting, sabbaticals & joining Solana Mobile 02:10 – Why Seeker is different from Saga (150k users, real traction) 06:30 – The case for crypto-specific mobile devices 11:35 – Apple/Google restrictions vs Seeker's open ecosystem 14:55 – Seed Vault, device security & how to store funds safely 18:30 – Solana Mobile’s DApp Store as a new distribution channel 24:45 – Crypto + mobile media: gaming, creators & monetization 34:05 – Hackathon insights: what apps are needed, what’s coming 40:50 – Developer support, hiring mobile talent, & what’s next