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Make A Fun Island: The Biz of Creativity

Make A Fun Island: The Biz of Creativity

By: Derek Hoiem
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Let's talk about music, artistry, technology, and business. I interview artists, technologists, and business leaders to find out about their journeys, how they do their magic, how they get better at their craft, and how they survive. My concept of "Making Your Own Fun Island" is a way for independent creators to leverage their networks to create movements. I've been in technology and music business for 30 years, doing product design and artist management. I've financed the careers of many artists you may know, and regularly coach artists of all kinds.Derek Hoiem Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Base App - A New Platform for Creators
    Dec 23 2025

    I discuss the recent launch of the Base app by Coinbase. The app revolutionizes how creators can monetize their content from day one, allowing for real-time payments and direct engagement with fans. I explain the app's features, including creator coins and content coins, which enable creators to capture the value of their work without middlemen. I give a demo of the Base app, showcasing its potential for musicians, filmmakers, and other creators to engage with their audience and monetize their content effectively. I also a give a demo of my miniapp "Add Play Button" for the Base App to help musicians and creators move their fanbases to the platform.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Derek Hoiem's Career and Exciting News

    01:56 The Launch of Coinbase's Base App

    05:47 How the Base App Empowers Creators

    10:09 Exploring the Features of the Base App1

    2:40 Demo of the Base App for Creators

    23:48 Conclusion and Future Prospects for Creators


    Derek Hoiem, The Base App, cryptocurrency, onchain, blockchain, creator economy, monetization, social media, tokenization, musicians, NFTs, digital assets, content creation

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    22 mins
  • Promotion for App Developers and Creators on The Base App using Inflynce
    Nov 25 2025

    In this conversation, Ali Tıknazoğlu and I discuss how his miniapp for The Base App and Farcaster empowers founders and creators by providing a human-powered marketing engine. App developers and creators want attention and to promote their stuff. Fans want to promote and connect to creators and builders. Ali's platform "Inflynce" allows both sides to monetize attention. Everyday users can earn money by promoting, and creators and builders can garner attention by paying users on the platform. So, everyone can become part of the ad engine. What's unique about Inflynce is that you don't have to have a following already to promote, as anyone can be part of the network, not just your existing followers. We also discuss other topics in Web3 as well, such as "the tokenization of everything" through platforms like The Base App from Coinbase, and Zora.

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    46 mins
  • Solving the Music Metadata Problem with Allfeat.org
    Oct 21 2025

    SummaryIn this episode, I speak with JC Barat and Marshall Magnuson about Allfeat, a blockchain-based solution aimed at addressing the metadata challenges in the music industry. We discuss the importance of accurate data, the limitations of current systems, and how Allfeat aims to create a unified platform for music metadata. Our conversation also touches on the implications of AI in music, the role of independent artists, and the future of music finance through smart contracts. The episode highlights the need for trust and accessibility in the evolving landscape of the music industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to All Feet and Its Founders01:04 The Genesis of All Feet: Solving Metadata Issues03:54 The Architecture of All Feet: A Source of Truth06:53 The Importance of Data in the Music Industry09:53 Current Metadata Solutions and Their Limitations12:45 The Role of Blockchain in Music Metadata16:24 Global Registration and Emerging Markets21:06 Proof of Ownership and Authority in Blockchain25:34 Tokenomics and Incentives for Participation30:04 Real-World Applications: AI and Music Remixes32:34 The Role of AI in Music Creation and Rights Management35:19 The Future of Music Finance and Tokenization38:32 Building Trust and Accessibility in Music Industry41:14 Blockchain's Impact on the Music Industry44:42 The Need for a Common Standard in Music Data48:24 Emerging Applications and Developer Opportunities52:45 Innovative Tools for Music Rights ManagementKeywordsAllfeat, metadata, music industry, blockchain, AI, royalties, independent artists, smart contracts, decentralized, creative industries

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    1 hr and 1 min
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