There's an energy in the air with regards to Arweave and now AO Computer, and Jonathan Policke, COO of Permanent Data Solutions, is right in the middle of it in the best ways. Permanent Data Solutions is the parent company behind projects like ar.io, which provides a decentralized gateway service to access data on Arweave. In addition to this, they run arweave.net, a massive gateway which handles huge amounts of traffic and load. In addition to gateways as mentioned above, PDS Inc. is behind ArDrive, which continues to be a staple in the onboarding process into the Arweave ecosystem. ArDrive provides a Dropbox-like interface to Arweave. PDS doesn't stop there; with file organization protocols, and now a massive bundler, there's so much to talk about, and Jonathan was kind enough to give us the opportunity to explore these topics in-depth. Enjoy!Visit: PDS.incFollow Jonathan @JonnieSparklesAnd stay in the loop about all things Arweave @OnlyArweave on X.
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ao Ventures & more with Tate Berenbaum, Founder of Community Labs
We speak with Tate Barenbaum, Founder of Community Labs, a venture studio focused on Arweave and now ao computer. We explore Tate's story into the Arweave ecosystem and the wild ride of launching ao Ventures, where there has been $35MM USD committed from investors dedicated to support the burgeoning ao computer ecosystem. The program aims to provide a tight feedback loop and peer support for early-stage projects, as well as capital and resources to help them sustain and grow. Tate is both great to speak with and a clear thinker, and over the years has made some great progress with Community Labs and the 'fellows' he continues to collaborate with. Follow @TateBerenbaumCheck out @aoTheVenturesAnd of course follow @OnlyArweave for all things Arweave related.
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Permanent code with Sai Kranthi of Protocol Land
In this episode we speak with Sai Kranthi, a fellow at Community Labs and the lead builder of Protocol.Land. Protocol Land is a decentralized code collaboration and version control platform built on top of the Arweave blockchain. Sai explains how Protocol Land offers the benefits of permanence and blockchain's native features, making it an alternative to centralized platforms like GitHub. Currently, Protocol Land is being utilized for hosting permanent static websites and rewarding open-source contributors through a system than enables bounties and rewards for contributions. Sai is dedicated to making code more resilient through decentralization and of course, permanent storage of information on Arweave. He has a respect for centralized services like GitHub, while also acknowledging clear limitations - this is where Protocol Land shines. Sai go over the various methods of getting code on Arweave, one of which uses Github actions. It's a great episode for those that care about where code actually lives and for those who care about the fundamentals. Check out Protocol.Land.Follow @OnlyArweave for all things related to Arweave.
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Building community with Jonny Ringo, ao computer extraordinaire
There's a lot happening in the Arweave ecosystem, and Jonny Ringo is right at the center of it with his work on ao computer and his dedication to providing support, invention, and playfulness. In this episode, you'll hear directly from Jonny about his path to Arweave, his experience working in customer service at Apple, and his unique life experiences that make him ideally suited to the work he does. Jonny has a lot of energy, and you'll likely note that not only does he have a lot going on, he loves it. He's thriving in the fresh ecosystem of ao computer and doing everything he can to support newcomers and those who have been in the Arweave community for years. Jonny Ringo is the creator of the first memecoin on ao computer, called $TRUNK. Hear about his story creating it and what motivates him to do this work. You may be surprised to hear about the genesis of this idea and the trajectory it has taken in just a few days and weeks.Follow Jonny Ringo on X. Be sure to follow @OnlyArweave for all things Arweave :).
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Context Protocol, onchain semantic documents with builder Alex Puig
In this episode, we dive into the world of Context Protocol with Alex Puig, a builder and 'punkpreneur' passionate about the semantic web and access to humanity's knowledge. Alex is fully energized, with funny anecdotes and a fresh perspective on why things need to be built purposefully and with a long term perspective. He's been in software development for many years, and knows what it takes to make something simple enough to use, and important enough to care about. We explore the potential of the semantic web to revolutionize the speed and accessibility of blockchain interactions, with Context Protocol serving as a potential social network for data. Alex emphasizes the importance of context in providing guidelines and structure for data interactions, ultimately enabling a more efficient and impactful future for humanity's knowledge. And of course, all stored on Arweave. Follow Context Protocol here: twitter.com/ContextDaoVisit their website: https://www.ctx.xyz/And of course, follow @OnlyArweave on X to keep up to date on all things Arweave.
Introducing the permanent web - a new frontier made possible by the Arweave protocol and the permaweb that lives on top of it. We speak with amazing founders, developers, artists and more that are creating on top of the permaweb.
Join us in exploring the profound implications of this permanent internet and the grand opportunities it presents.
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