In today’s newsletter:

• Daily Recaps

• Ivy League Schools Invest in Bitcoin

• Doodles $DOOD Token Launch Challenges

• Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Impact

• Bored Brewing's AI Brand Agent

• Koda Price Surge & Utility Speculation

Watch & Listen Now: Ivy League endowments quietly stacked Bitcoin while Doodles’ $DOOD token launch fell flat, reflecting the gap between adoption signals and execution missteps in Web3. Cap and Steve broke down Ethereum’s significant Pectra upgrade, analyzed Koda’s price surge amid fresh speculation about Otherside utility, and sat down with Bored Brewing’s founder to explore how AI can drive brand loyalty. Beezie returned with graded Pokémon claw pulls, and the community buzzed over Bitcoin legislation updates and the upcoming Pizza Day celebrations.

☕️ Brewing This Week

📰 Monday

Ivy League Schools Bet on Bitcoin + Doodles Token Debate

Bitcoin is making waves in very different ways. While the Arizona governor shut down a bill to hold BTC in the state treasury, Ivy League institutions like Harvard and Brown are quietly adding it to their portfolios. Cap and Steve unpack this contrast in institutional behavior, the IRS’s reported retreat from crypto enforcement, and what it signals for Bitcoin’s future. They also dive into Doodles’ controversial Space Miles model, Good Vibes Club’s rising floor, and whether Boop’s launchpad can rival Pump.fun in rewarding creators.

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💡 Tuesday

Koda Price Spike, Beezie Claw Pulls & Fixing Web3 Communities

Koda prices exploded 21 percent overnight, pushing Cap and Steve to question whether Yuga’s pint‑sized guardians can finally earn their keep in Otherside or stay stuck in hype. The hosts highlight a bigger issue across Web3: most NFT projects still lack a true membership director who can spark daily check‑ins, raffles, and spotlights that keep holders active. Beezie’s live “Clawfee with Captain” saw Dort, Frostys, and Rare Ed try their luck at graded Pokémon pulls, while community caller Phunky confirmed Florida’s Bitcoin reserve bill is still alive after lawmakers extended session to June 6.

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🔗 Wednesday

Ethereum ‘Pectra’ Upgrade Explained + Doodles $DOOD Token & DreamNet Debate

Ethereum’s Pectra hard‑fork quietly flipped the switch on smart‑account wallets, doubled blob space, and raised the single‑validator limit to 2,048 ETH, delivering a tangible boost for both Layer‑2 speed and everyday wallet UX. Cap, Steve, and guest validator Bludex break down why that matters right now, then pivot to Doodles’ soon‑to‑launch $DOOD token and DreamNet’s narrative play, sizing up who wins (and who might panic‑sell) on day one. A quick heads‑up on the $10 million DraftKings NFT settlement underscores growing legal scrutiny, but the hosts close on a high note: builder confidence is rising as better tooling arrives.

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🤖 Thursday

Bored Brewing’s AI Brand Vision + Koda Utility Rumors Intensify

Special Guests:
Pieter - Founder of Bored Brewing: https://x.com/PieterWeb3

Cap and Steve kick off the show with speculation around Kodas and why they could play a central role in Yuga Labs’ Otherside platform. Later, Pieter from Bored Brewing joins to share how they’re using Think Protocol to power their AI brand agent, Board Bishop. Designed to act like a digital bartender, Board Bishop helps customers discover products, remember preferences, and navigate Web3 loyalty. Pieter also explains why ApeChain is the right fit for their next phase of onchain growth. The show wraps with a preview of Bitcoin Pizza Day, coming May 22 to over 400 cities.

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🥳 Friday

Doodles $DOOD Token Struggles + Boop Cuts Creator Airdrops Midstream

The $DOOD token launch from Doodles sparked strong reactions as the price opened far below expectations and the NFT floor quickly dropped by more than half. Cap and Steve react live to the market turbulence and question why a highly anticipated token would go live without any clear utility on day one. Earlier in the show, they discuss Boop’s surprise move to cut creator airdrops by 50 percent, drawing comparisons to other Web3 projects that changed terms midstream. The conversation focuses on how these decisions affect long-term trust, momentum, and the viability of tokenized ecosystems.

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