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CwC Weekly
April 25, 2025
Daily Show Recaps
THINK's Privacy-First AI Approach
Good Vibes Club's NFT Success
Ethereum Market Recovery
AT&T's Groundbreaking Helium Partnership
Watch & Listen Now: This week highlighted THINK Protocol's innovative privacy-first AI platform alongside AT&T's groundbreaking partnership with Helium Network, showcasing the growing intersection of traditional industries with Web3 technology. Good Vibes Club's NFT floor price saw an impressive surge while Ethereum led a significant market recovery. We analyzed the latest AI models with insights on how they're reshaping content creation and business strategies, contrasting controversial "content coin" initiatives against ethical approaches to data ownership in the evolving landscape of Web3 adoption.
☕️ Brewing This Week
📰 Monday
Source: ThinkAgents on X
THINK's Privacy-First AI + Zora TGE Drama
Special Guests: Jesse Bryan - Core Contributor at Think Protocol: https://x.com/jessebryan Mikey Anderson - Core Contributor at Think Protocol: https://x.com/mikeyanderson Felix Eunson - Core Contributor at Think Protocol: https://x.com/LeftClickSave
Today Coffee with Captain delivered a powerful contrast between two faces of web3. The hosts began by critiquing the controversial "content coin" initiatives from Base and Zora, highlighting concerns about potential insider knowledge preceding Zora's TGE announcement. The show then pivoted to showcase Think platform's innovative approach to AI, featuring founders Jesse, Mike, and Felix explaining their vision for decentralized AI agents that preserve user data ownership. The discussion emphasized the urgent need for personal control over AI interactions as these technologies become increasingly embedded in our daily lives, positioning Think's upcoming mint as both a technological innovation and ethical stand against data exploitation.
💡 Tuesday
Source: Zed Champions on X
Zed Champions Relaunch + Good Vibes Club's NFT Floor Doubles to 0.5 ETH
Zed Champions (formerly Zed Run) returns on April 28th with a completely redesigned platform featuring fixed stables, simplified racing mechanics, and automated races that don't require constant player presence. Meanwhile, Good Vibes Club's floor price doubled to 0.5 ETH in just one week, driven by genuine collector demand for specific traits rather than speculation.
The episode explored how high-effort community-focused projects are gaining traction in today's market, with rare GVC traits selling for 2-4x floor price as collectors pursue the platform's badge system. The hosts also examined the merging business models of successful NFT projects that prioritize community building over venture capital funding.
🔗 Wednesday
Source: Abstract on X
ETH Leads Market Recovery + Abstract Streaming Changes Creator Economics
Ethereum's impressive 10% surge in 24 hours led market-wide recovery, signaling potential bullish momentum despite expected volatility under the current administration. The hosts debated whether we're entering a true bull market or experiencing temporary relief, ultimately suggesting we're in a volatile bull cycle driven by institutional adoption rather than retail mania.
The most fascinating insight came from exploring Abstract's streaming platform, where content creators benefit from direct tipping without platform fees – potentially revolutionizing creator economics as the market heats up and more capital circulates within the ecosystem.
🤖 Thursday
Source: BAYC on X
Gemini 2.5 vs Claude vs GPT-4.1 + Ape Fest Vegas 2025
Special Guests:
Bunchu - AI Expert and CEO of Billy Bets: https://x.com/BunchuBets
Today offered a comprehensive breakdown of the latest AI model advancements with Bunchu explaining why he's switching from Claude to Gemini 2.5 while highlighting OpenAI's revolutionary O3 model that features unprecedented reasoning capabilities. The hosts discuss Ape Fest 2025's official announcement in Las Vegas and the potential for exciting side excursions like the Grand Canyon.
The importance of on-chain art took center stage following RTFKT/Nike's Clonex NFT issues, with Samuel from Artifact promising to move assets on-chain via Arweave. Billy Bets shared recent tournament success and upcoming platform improvements including token-gated features and personalized betting assistants.
🥳 Friday
AT&T's Helium Network Partnership + Luca Netz Claims Web3 IP Supremacy
Today’s show examined AT&T's groundbreaking partnership with Helium Network, signaling a major milestone for decentralized infrastructure adoption by traditional telecom giants. The hosts also explored the ongoing evolution of Web3 IP through the lens of Luca Netz's bold claim about Pudgy Penguins' dominance, comparing different community-building approaches between major Web3 brands.
The conversation highlighted how both Pudgy Penguins and VeeFriends are successfully extending their reach beyond crypto Twitter through strategic physical products and partnerships, with particular attention to the psychology behind building devoted brand communities. The episode concluded with insights on the emerging DePIN sector and its potential to transform traditional infrastructure models.
🎓 Quick Take For Newcomers
AI in Web3: As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, the question of who controls your data becomes increasingly critical. Traditional AI models like those from major tech companies store and potentially monetize your interactions, while privacy-focused alternatives like THINK Protocol are pioneering decentralized approaches where you maintain ownership of your data. When choosing AI tools, consider not just their capabilities but also their data practices. As you explore Web3 projects, look for those that balance technological innovation with ethical data practices.
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