Putting Our Brains Onchain w/ cojo.eth of Ponder | Ep. 49

In episode #49 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh kick off the conversation by diving into Ponder, a platform transforming how people seek answers and insights using decentralized technology, with its founder, cojo.eth. The discussion centers on how Ponder taps into decentralized social graphs and token-based rewards to provide more nuanced and real-time insights than traditional platforms like Quora or Reddit. They then move into a broader discussion on The Future of Chains, reflecting on how crypto networks are evolving and the long-term implications of developers choosing specific chains for their projects. The hosts touch on the idea that “Everything is Consumer,” highlighting how Web3 is increasingly focusing on user-facing applications, and debate the balance between Markets vs Values in today’s decentralized projects. The episode also features State of VC, where they examine the current state of venture capital in Web3, before providing updates on various projects in the space. The show wraps up with a fast-paced Lightning Round, covering the latest trends and upcoming launches across the decentralized ecosystem. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Start of Podcast 2:28 - Ponder 29:09 - The Future of Chains 41:42 - Everything is Consumer 46:29 - Markets vs Values 47:12 - State of VC Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at ⁠live.seedclub.xyz⁠ on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeedClubHQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZoij7pVhlNbTP9qS Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers