In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I chat with Raghu, Developer Relations Engineer at Kava.io and the driving force behind Hard.fun, an AI-powered meme coin launchpad.

We discuss:

• Meme Coin Ecosystem: How Hard.fun simplifies token creation and why community-driven meme coins thrive.

  
  



• AI in Web3: Kava’s plans for decentralized AI agents and models.

  
  



• Challenges and Growth: Educating meme coin creators, bridging liquidity gaps, and timing the market.

  
  



• Developer Support: Grants, incubations, and opportunities for builders on the Kava blockchain.

  
  

Whether you’re curious about launching a meme coin, leveraging AI in Web3, or exploring Kava’s ecosystem, this episode has it all.

Key Timestamps

[00:00:00 ] Introduction: Sam introduces Raghu and the conversation’s focus on Kava, Hard.fun, and the future of meme coins and decentralized AI.

[00:01:00 ] Raghu’s Journey into Web3:

• From finance and tech to blockchain development.

  
  



• Transitioning into Developer Relations at Kava.io.

  
  

[00:04:00 ] What is Hard.fun?

• An AI-powered meme coin launchpad governed by Kava’s HARD token.

  
  



• Simplifying meme coin creation and governance.

  
  

[00:07:00 ] Differentiators of Hard.fun:

• Combining AI and blockchain for seamless user experiences.

  
  



• Decentralized governance and liquidity support for meme coins.

  
  

[00:12:00 ] Kava’s Decentralized AI Initiative:

• Developing decentralized AI models and agents.

  
  



• Plans for launching AI-powered solutions by 2025.

  
  

[00:16:00 ] Challenges for Meme Coin Creators:

• Educating founders about bonding curves, liquidity, and market dynamics.

  
  



• The importance of community and narrative in meme coin success.

  
  

[00:22:00 ] Developer Opportunities on Kava:

• Kava Rise: Grants for developers based on TVL.

  
  



• Incubation programs for dApps and meme coins.

  
  

[00:27:00 ] Future Plans for Hard.fun:

• Expanding cross-chain compatibility via Stargate.

  
  



• Attracting users from other blockchain communities.

  
  

[00:29:00 ] Closing Thoughts:

• The importance of timing the market and embracing multi-chain ecosystems.

  
  



• Raghu’s advice: “Web3 is all about building—don’t stop innovating.”

  
  

  
  

  
  

Connect

https://hard.fun/

https://www.kava.io/

https://x.com/hard_protocol

https://x.com/KAVA_CHAIN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/0xraghu/

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