gm! We launched in January of 2022, and while the market has changed dramatically since then, our mission remains the same. Since day one, we have continued to build out the ecosystem launching the RugDAO, hiring a team of 15+ highly experienced individuals, onboarding dozens of creators into the ecosystem, and so much more!

Media for the People, by the People. This belief is at the heart of everything we do and our newsletters are no exception. We want to hear from YOU about the type of content that you would find valuable in a weekly newsletter.

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Thank you so much for being here and joining us on the journey of building the first decentralized media ecosystem!

Check out this Twitter thread from Farokh, the founder of Rug Radio, to learn more about our structure and mission!

2022 Recap & Highlights

JanuaryMembership Passes & Genesis NFT's mint outRug Radio x BAYC article

February$RUG token and RugDAO go live

MarchRug Radio SXSW eventOverpriced Jpegs podcastRug Radio x Apecoin DAO Twitter Space

AprilRugDAO Council & $RDAO token are announcedRug Radio x Metascapes partnershipRug Radio makes a $150,000 investment into Bildr

MayPatrick joins the team as the Head of CreatorsRug Radio NFT NYC event announced

JuneRug Radio NFT NYC event & artist galleryRug Radio voted Best NFT Media at the NFT NOW 100 awards

JulyGovernance frameworks are approved by the communityGldncrypt0 joins the team as our executive producerMando, Mike, and Loxley announced as strategic advisors

AugustLong range plan presentation (Notes)First DAO proposals go live

SeptemberBudget proposal passesRug Radio is announced as a media partner for Metaverse MiamiJess joins the team to lead community rewards & contentMelina joins the team to create video content

OctoberRyan joins the team to help launch an email newsletter and announcements

Check out the full recap in the Rug Radio Recap.

What's Next?

The primary focus is building out the foundations of the company, brand, and media with the goal of setting up Rug Radio for long term success. This includes:

• Building tools and resources to empower our creators

• Onboarding new creators into the ecosystem

• Live events such as Metaverse Miami & Project Basel

• Establishing the DAO Operational Council and sub committees

• Generating revenue for the DAO via partnerships and sponsorships

“Aside from creating content with our own show, my time goes fully into how we can scale as a media company in the Web3 & NFT space all while being able to onboard new people into Web3, NFTs, and Rug Radio.” - Farokh, Founder of Rug Radio

FAQ

How can I listen to shows on Rug Radio?

Most of our shows are currently hosted on Twitter Spaces, Twitter's live social audio feature, but we are working to onboard new creators and create content across all major platforms, in addition to building our own platform with Bildr.

How do I host or collab with Rug Radio?

We are always looking for new creators to join Rug Radio!

If you're interested in becoming a host or collaborating with us, click the button below to be taken to the applications and media kit.

How do I claim $RUG & $RDAO tokens?

$RUG is our utility token and $RDAO is our governance token.

You can claim and exchange $RUG for $RDAO on the Syndicate claim site. The current primary utility for $RUG is exchanging it for $RDAO, which allows you to submit and vote on proposals to help grow the ecosystem.