What happens when fintech meets Web3? In this episode, Kris Gligoroski sits down with Sinaver , the founder of PayFlow , to explore how onchain social payments are evolving—especially on platforms like Farcaster . From how he got started to the key differences between building on Lens vs. Farcaster, Sinaver shares honest lessons from the trenches of being a solo founder in a fast-moving ecosystem. We cover how the idea for PayFlow came to life, what it's like building with minimal resources, and the future of decentralized social payments. 👉 Ideal for: builders, Web3 founders, and curious minds diving into the onchain creator economy. 00:00 – Intro: Meet Sinaver, founder of PayFlow 00:24 – What’s happening in onchain social payments today 01:33 – How Sinaver joined Farcaster 02:30 – Why Farcaster initially stood out from other platforms 03:40 – Inspiration from Monobank & the birth of PayFlow 05:15 – Early experiments in social payments 06:00 – Why frames changed the game 06:28 – Realizing the limits of multi-platform building 07:08 – Why Sinaver focused fully on Farcaster 08:15 – Advice for new builders: where to start and what to avoid 09:11 – Picking the right product strategy 10:45 – Understanding Farcaster’s roadmap & how not to get replaced 12:00 – Why being “second best” still works with good distribution 13:05 – Infra vs. consumer apps: what’s the smarter play? 🔗 Connect with Sinaver / PayFlow Website: https://payflow.me/ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/sinaver.eth 🔗 Connect with Kris Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: /thekrispartner 📬 For sponsorships and collaborations: Email:
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