In today’s newsletter:

• Yuga’s new Glyph wallet on ApeChain

• Orange Cap Games’ plan to revive Moonbirds

• FIFA Rivals taps Mythos to power mobile ownership

• Genius Act passes Senate, reigniting stablecoin debate

• CC0 Studios turns Normal MFer into a collectible animated show

Watch & Listen Now: This week’s episodes cut through the noise to spotlight real builders and big shifts. Jameson from Yuga unveils their new Glyph wallet on ApeChain, while Spencer of Orange Cap Games lays out a bold plan to turn Moonbirds into a multimedia IP powerhouse. The team explores FIFA Rivals’ use of Mythos, Ethereum’s uncertain future, and OpenSea’s new liquidity plays. Steve shares his real-world test of ChatGPT voice mode and how it turned a solo drive into a creative session with an AI co-pilot. Plus, AI-generated storytelling, a resurfaced data breach reminder, and classic Coffee Crew chaos.

☕️ Brewing This Week

📰 Monday

Yuga’s Glyph Wallet Launches on ApeChain + The Tokenized Attention Problem in Web3

Special Guest:
Jameson - FTE at Yuga: https://x.com/0xOnward

Moonbirds is under new ownership, and Orange Cap Games CEO Spencer is betting big on its comeback. In this episode, he shares how his team plans to build an IP powerhouse by combining gaming, collectibles, and AI-generated storytelling. He also explains how their Vibes TCG became a top-20 graded card brand and why Moonbirds fits their long-term roadmap. Earlier in the show, Cap and Steve discuss Kaito’s crackdown on engagement farming and explore how FIFA Rivals uses Mythos, a Polkadot parachain, to bring real asset ownership to mobile gaming.

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💡 Tuesday

How Orange Cap Games Plans to Rebuild Moonbirds + FIFA Rivals’ Mythos Strategy

Special Guest:
Spencer - CEO of Orange Cap Games: https://x.com/spencer

Cap and Steve explore how Kaito’s latest algorithm update could finally curb engagement farming, spotlighting creators who deliver real insights instead of leaderboard bait. Squiddy joins to break down how FIFA Rivals is using Mythos, a Polkadot parachain, to power mobile gameplay with NFT ownership and marketplace utility. Later, Spencer from Orange Cap Games stops by to share how he built the Vibes TCG into a top-20 graded card brand and why Moonbirds is his next big IP bet.

Check this episode out on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

🔗 Wednesday

Ethereum’s Big Run Is Coming? + Azuki Fades from View

U.S. crypto policy takes center stage as the Genius Act passes the Senate, raising serious questions about whether stablecoin adoption will empower innovation or tighten control under banks and regulators. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s steep decline has the team wondering if the L1 still has a breakout run ahead, or if its value is being swallowed by L2s. The episode also explores growing fatigue in NFT communities, the fading spotlight on Azuki, and why Spoiled Banana Society may be onto something with its best ball fantasy format.

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🤖 Thursday

AI Tools That Scale Attention + How CC0 Studios Is Building Normal MFer

Special Guests:
Bunchu - AI Expert & CEO of Billy Bets: https://x.com/BunchuBets
Lawl - Founder of CC0 Studios: https://x.com/0xLawl

OpenSea’s new swap incentives set off a conversation around token farming and market loyalty, while Mintify’s Hyperliquid claim highlights the lingering friction in Web3 UX. Bunchu returns to break down how synthetic media tools like AI are shifting the way creators produce and scale content. Later in the show, Lawl, founder of CC0 Studios, and cocreator Alex explain how they’re launching Normal MFer as a collectible animated series using CC0 IP and onchain distribution through Zora.

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🥳 Friday

ChatGPT Voice Mode, Telegram Stickers & a Forgotten Data Breach

The Coffee Crew opens with a 45-minute cold start on fitness and fast food habits before diving into Steve’s real-world trial of ChatGPT voice mode. He shares how it transformed a solo drive into a productive, idea-filled session with AI acting as translator, navigator, and thought partner. A resurfaced article about a massive data breach prompts discussion on security best practices and the importance of hardware keys. The episode closes with debate around AI-generated marketing content and why Telegram’s BAYC sticker drop left many Web3 natives scratching their heads.

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