PunkCast.xyz

About PunkCast.xyz

PunkCast.xyz is a show dedicated to celebrating the punks behind the punk. CryptoPunks are the first identity profile picture (PFP) non fungible token (NFT) and are 10,000 uniquely generated characters stored permanently on the Ethereum Blockchain. No punk is the same. Hosted by William Maxwell X (Cryptopunk #9527) explores what makes Cryptopunks one of the most special and culturally influential NFT collections and communities in the world. Interviews are conducted through the 1 to 1 origin stories of owners, unpacking their personal story and journey into Punks.

Publisher

PunkCast

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2022

Latest episode

8 May 2025

Latest episodes

116 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 May 2025

   Episode 116: Punk6424, Udi, Bitcoin OG, Dev & Customer Support Intern, Taproot Wizards

   PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Udi shares his journey from a software developer to a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community. He discusses the current state of the crypto market, the evolution of Bitcoin community events, and his transition from being a Bitcoin maximalist to embracing NFTs and Ethereum. Udi reflects on the importance of community engagement and the need to rebrand Bitcoin to attract new users. He also shares insights into the challenges faced by builders in the crypto space and the conceptualization of his projects, Taproot Wizards and Quantum Cats. In this conversation, Udi and Max delve into the evolution of Bitcoin, the emergence of Ordinals, and the community dynamics surrounding Taproot Wizards and Quantum Cats. They discuss the controversy over JPEGs on Bitcoin, the cultural significance of CryptoPunks, and the future of NFT communities in relation to Bitcoin's development. Udi shares insights on the importance of community in driving Bitcoin's evolution and the unique traits of the Taproot Wizards collection. Punk, Location: Unkown. Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 30-Apr-2024 (#6424) Primary Punk: #6324, 2 Atty, Messy Hair & Chin Strap Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter: https://x.com/udiWertheimer (https://x.com/udiWertheimer) Website/Links: https://x.com/TaprootWizards (https://x.com/TaprootWizards) Fave Punk Personalities:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://twitter.com/pet3rpan_) https://x.com/0xfar (https://x.com/0xfar) Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...serious about digital art and collectibles..." Message to Next Punk: "...Yeah, the next owner is going to be me. I'm not selling this..." Record Date: 9 Apr 2025 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/

2. 

   19 Apr 2025

   Episode 115: Punk7743, Timmu Toke, Metaverse Builder & CEO, Ready Player Me

   PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, host Max interviews Timmu Toke, CEO of Ready Player Me, who shares his journey from early involvement in crypto to building a cross-game avatar platform. Timmu discusses his background in Estonia, his experiences with NFTs, and his vision for the metaverse as an interconnected network of virtual worlds. He reflects on the significance of CryptoPunks in the NFT space and emphasizes the importance of building valuable projects in the crypto ecosystem. Punk, Location: Estonia Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 24-Aug-2024 (#7743) Primary Punk: #7743, 3 Atty, Vampire Hair, Regular Shades & Cigarette Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter: https://x.com/timmutoke (https://x.com/timmutoke) Website/Links: https://playerzero.me/ (https://playerzero.me/) Fave Punk Personalities:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://twitter.com/pet3rpan_) ⁠https://x.com/gmoneyNFT (https://x.com/gmoneyNFT) https://x.com/niftynaut (https://x.com/niftynaut) Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...people (that) believe in the core kind of promise of crypto and the fact that it can be a force for good, not just a casino and a kind of a long term kind of perspective..." Message to Next Punk: "...don't sell. Keep it. Enjoy it. And pass it along to your family, not to someone else..." Record Date: 18 Mar 2025 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/

3. 

   27 Mar 2025

   Episode 114: Punk3983 Serpin Taxt, Technologist, Fund Manager & Founder, Ethos Network

   PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, host Max interviews Serpin Taxt, a multi-skilled punk and founder of Ethos, a platform focused on on-chain reputation. They discuss Serpin's journey from a computer science background to the world of crypto, his experiences with NFTs, trading strategies, and the creation of a hedge fund. The conversation delves into the challenges and future of NFTs, the importance of credibility in the crypto space, and the vision behind Ethos to foster trust and accountability. In this conversation, Serpin Taxt and Max delve into the complexities of reputation in the NFT space. They explore the journey of CryptoPunks, the significance of Punk 3983, and the broader punk culture that emphasizes long-term thinking and community values. The discussion also touches on the challenges of maintaining the relevance of Punks in a rapidly evolving digital landscape and the importance of storytelling in preserving their legacy. Punk, Location:Serpin Taxt, USADate of Punk Purchase (DOPP):10-Sept-2023 (#3983) Primary Punk:#3983, 2 Atty, Nerd Glasses & Hoodie Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter: https://x.com/0x5f_eth (https://x.com/0x5f_eth) Website/Links: https://app.ethos.network/ (https://app.ethos.network/) Fave Punk Personalities:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://twitter.com/pet3rpan_) ⁠https://x.com/lorepunkdoteth (https://x.com/johnkarp) Punk Culture In a Few Words:"...more ideological and less speculative..."Message to Next Punk:"...this is one of the coolest punks that has been super iconic for me...opened a ton of doors, given me lots of opportunity. I hope that whoever values it or gets to use it in the future...gets the same utility and opens the same doors that I was able to open or appreciate it for...just being art on its own and understands the like crazy lore that has happened behind it - it being one of the first claims of Vitalik hack, me thinking I was buying a real punk and it was stolen, like there's a lot of really good lore there, so appreciate it. Hopefully I'm giving this message to me, but if not, great to meet you, whoever else is buying this, and I hope you enjoy it..."Record Date:19 March 2025----------------------------------------------------------PunkCast Linkshttps://twitter.com/punkcastxyzhttp://youtube.com/@punkcastxyzhttps://gallery.so/PunkCastVaultOfficial Punk Linkshttps://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunkshttps://twitter.com/cryptopunksnftsUnofficial Punk Linkshttps://punksdao.io/https://www.punk-dao.xyz/

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

7,166

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

77

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