Most crypto projects are stuck in outdated marketing tactics while others crack TikTok-driven virality. Lachlan reveals the secret playbook behind Polymarket and FOMO, where creative content, subtle virality hacks, and relentless testing turn small budgets into millions in revenue daily.

In this episode, we dive into how top Web3 projects are leveraging TikTok to bypass traditional KOL marketing—posting hundreds of clip variations, exploiting trending news, and tapping into the deepest inside jokes of their audiences. Lachlan shares hands-on insights from analyzing FOMO app’s explosive growth, revealing how they produce viral content that feels organic but is meticulously engineered for maximum impact. You'll discover strategies like creating newsworthy moments around viral events, using subtle endorsement placements, and remixing content at scale—making it cheaper, faster, and more effective than ever before.

We break down why the old crypto marketing playbook—big spend on Discord and influencers—is dead, and why TikTok is now the ultimate growth engine for crypto and Web3. You'll learn how to identify hooks that generate millions of views, craft stories that resonate with mainstream users, and deploy content systems that validate your product while splashing across billions of global feeds. This isn’t just theory; it’s the blueprint that you can start executing immediately to blast through market noise and validate your project’s appeal—without blowing your entire budget or waiting years.

If you're a founder, marketer, or investor craving the edge in this new era of viral marketing, this episode is your shortcut to understanding how top projects dominate the attention economy. Whether you’re working on a gambling app, privacy tool, or decentralized platform, these insider tactics will help you generate real users, build virality at scale, and ultimately, unlock the revenue potential that traditional crypto marketing can’t touch.

Lachlan, a performance marketing expert with deep roots in crypto and Web3, reveals how he reverse engineers viral campaigns, finds winning angles, and outsources the right talent to keep the content machine running. His insights are backed by real-world examples, from MoonPay’s quirky affiliate stunts to Kalshi’s event-driven markets—demonstrating that creativity and systematized testing are the true keys to growth in 2026 and beyond.

This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to cut through the noise, master the new marketing meta, and turn TikTok virality into the sustainable growth engine your project needs. Don’t wait for the next bull cycle—start dominating the attention game today.

Oxsimplefarmer shares how his platform Clutch Market hit half a million in betting volume in just a few months by turning prediction markets into decentralized information engines. If you’re tired of building products that struggle to scale or find your first users, this episode reveals the game-changing strategies that turn NFT communities and chain agility into explosive growth.

Discover how deploying on Apechain turbocharged their early traction, leveraging NFT communities like Bored Apes to rapidly build a loyal user base. Learn the insider secrets of incentivizing community participation through NFT-linked vaults and transparent fee sharing (creating a sustainable, engaged ecosystem rather than fleeting hype). We break down practical tactics for balancing reward mechanisms with platform stickiness, ensuring your audience stays long-term and invested.

You’ll also uncover the future of rapid Web3 development with vibe coding tools—turning ideas into fully functional products in days, not months. Oxsimplefarmer dives into the next evolution of prediction markets—rebranded as Leveraged Prediction Markets—with a sleek new UI, and explains how these tools turn simple bets into powerful information sources that can bank billions in trading volume. Plus, his vision for community-driven platforms that give ownership back to users—like minting NFTs linked to real-world assets—opens a new era of decentralized innovation.

This episode is essential listening if you’re a builder feeling stuck, a community leader seeking to activate your NFT holders, or anyone curious about the next wave of Web3 infrastructure—where speed, transparency, and community power unlock real-world value. Get ready to rethink everything you know about launching, scaling, and transforming your crypto projects.

Connect with Oxsimplefarmer and Clutch Labs for cutting-edge deployments and upcoming tokens designed to create game-changing utility and growth opportunities in Web3.

In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Krystyna from Cookie3 to explore how data analytics, KOL scoring, and smart attribution are transforming Web3 marketing.

Cookie3 is building the data layer for Web3, helping founders and marketers understand user journeys from off-chain traffic to on-chain actions. From KOL Intelligence to Cookie Snaps, Krystyna breaks down how to run effective influencer campaigns, track conversions, and reward real users—not bots.

If you're in Web3 marketing, launching a token, or building a community, this episode is your blueprint for growth backed by on-chain data.

🔑 Topics include:

• On-chain analytics for Web3 projects
  
  
  
• Scoring KOLs using smart engagement
  
  
  
• Running airdrops that actually work
  
  
  
• Fixing attribution in crypto campaigns
  
  
  
• Building products for real users—not bot farms
  
  
  
• The evolution of Cookie3, Cookie.fun, and Cookie Snaps
  
  
  

Chapters

00:00 – What is Cookie3?
01:00 – Tracking Off-Chain to On-Chain Behavior
02:15 – Scoring KOLs & Avoiding Bots
04:30 – Why Founders Need Real Data
06:00 – KOL Budgets: How to Avoid Wasting Money
07:30 – Building & Scoring a KOL Campaign
10:00 – How to Shortlist High-Quality KOLs
13:30 – Benchmarks, Comparisons & Final Selection
15:00 – Tracking Attribution with Cookie3
16:30 – Best Performing Campaign Types in Web3
18:30 – Email, Ads, PR, and What Actually Works
20:00 – Why Most Airdrops Fail (And How to Fix Them)
23:00 – Building Loyalty & Reducing Dump Pressure
25:00 – Overview of CookieDAO Products
27:00 – Cookie.fun, API Access & Agent Use Cases
28:45 – Cookie Snaps & Campaign Customization
30:30 – What’s Next: Decentralized Reward Pools
31:20 – Where to Learn More About Cookie3

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https://x.com/krysiakozak

http://cookie3.com

Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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