In this episode Humpty Calderon speaks with Founder of $DEGEN, Jacek.
The conversation explores the power of memes and the memetic value of Degen. It discusses the evolution of Degen and its role as a community-driven project. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of building a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and the importance of flexibility and community involvement. The creation of Degen Angels, a group that incentivizes builders and supports the Degen ecosystem, is highlighted as an example of the community's creativity and initiative. In this conversation, Jacek discusses the growth and future of Degen and Degenchain. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and maintaining a positive community. Jacek also talks about the organic growth of Degen and the role of builders in the ecosystem. He shares his vision of becoming a filter for projects and highlights the need for experimentation and creativity. Jacek reflects on his journey as a founder and expresses gratitude for the support of the community.
Helpful Links:
Guest: Jacek, Founder of Degen - https://warpcast.com/jacek
Project:
Degen, Degen L3 -
https://twitter.com/degentokenbase
https://warpcast.com/degentokenbase/
Takeaways
- Memes have a powerful memetic value and can unite communities around a common identity.
- Degen started as a quiet channel on Farcaster but quickly gained popularity and became the most active channel.
- The success of Degen is attributed to its ability to capture the spirit of the meme culture and reward community participation.
- Building a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) requires finding a balance between structure and flexibility.
- The Degen community has shown creativity and initiative in building projects that support the Degen ecosystem, such as Degen Angels.
- Building trust and maintaining a positive community are crucial for the success of a project like Degen.
- The organic growth of Degen has been a key factor in its success, with builders and passionate community members driving development.
- Jacek envisions himself as a filter for projects, highlighting and amplifying the ones that align with Degen's values.
- Experimentation and creativity are essential for the future growth of
- Degen, and Jacek aims to prioritize these aspects.
- Jacek reflects on his journey as a founder and expresses gratitude for the support of the community.
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