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https://pods.media/startup-radar/2-colin-johnson-ponder?referrer=0x72B99C1EBD0B81c71Dfa4A3fbDDd9a3b2Fe8728a
2nd ep of the pod for /startupradar
Co-Founder & CEO of @ponder , Colin Johnson aka @cojo.eth 
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Key takeaways from the conversation w/ @cojo.eth Co-Founder & CEO of Ponder 🧵:

@cojo.eth 's  Journey into Web3:
Colin made the switch from legacy tech to Web3 during a challenging time for the space. Despite the uncertainty, he saw the potential for new opportunities and started building Ponder.

Starting with USDC:
@ponder began by using USDC instead of launching its own token. This choice was aimed at ensuring stability and accessibility while setting a strong foundation for future growth and always having the potential of creating their own token down the road.

FarCon

/farcon and the @bracketgame beer pong tournament:
/farcon provided a chance for the @farcaster community to connect irl. The beer pong tournament stood out as a legendary way to bring us all together.

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The Farcaster community:
@cojo.eth credits the Farcaster community for creating an environment that’s not only welcoming to founders but to anyone interested in exploring Web3. The culture has been a big part of Ponder’s development.

Interesting observation about Ponder's USDC strategy. Smart move for a prediction platform to start with stability rather than token volatility. The foundation-first approach shows discipline in an industry often rushing to tokenize.