Reimagining Crypto with JG from Backbone Labs | NFTs, Liquid Staking & the Soul of Cosmos
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In this powerful episode of Blue Collar Crypto, host Phillip Simon sits down with JG, the co-founder of Backbone Labs, for an in-depth conversation about redefining what it means to build in the Cosmos ecosystem. From pioneering liquid staking and experimenting with NFT utility, to protecting decentralization and preserving the soul of Cosmos, JG brings fresh insights and hard-earned experience to the table.
The conversation also touches on the cultural and philosophical values that make Cosmos unique. JG shares why decentralization, sovereignty, and community alignment matter more now than ever, especially in an era where hype often overshadows purpose.
Whether you’re new to Cosmos or already embedded in the ecosystem, this episode offers a clear, grounded look at what it takes to build sustainable Web3 infrastructure — and how projects like Backbone Labs are helping everyday users thrive without sacrificing the original values of blockchain.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
JG’s journey into crypto and why he chose to build in Cosmos
The mission and roadmap of Backbone Labs
How liquid staking empowers users and decentralizes Cosmos
The emerging role of NFTs in utility and governance
Challenges of staying decentralized in a profit-driven market
The deeper cultural and ethical values of the Cosmos community
Strategies for onboarding new users without compromising ideals
Why building slow and steady wins in the long run
- How Backbone Labs is pioneering NFT-fi and Nft art while supporting creators with innovative tools.
- The real purpose of NFTs art beyond speculation: community building and engagement.
- Why liquid staking is changing how users earn yield and access capital in DeFi.
- JG’s personal journey into crypto, shaped by curiosity, a desire for freedom, and a deep understanding of how financial systems really work.
- The challenges Cosmos still faces—like user experience and marketing—and how builders are working to overcome them.
- A look ahead at the upcoming $SOLE token, and why it may bring something truly unique to the ecosystem.
- The importance of collaboration over competition in Web3.
- Why understanding the true nature of money is critical in the crypto revolution.
Whether you’re a developer, validator, investor, or simply curious about the future of blockchain, this episode will leave you with new perspectives, deeper understanding, and renewed passion for what crypto can achieve.
About Our Guest – JG from Backbone Labs
JG is a core contributor to Backbone Labs, an experimental NFT-fi protocol pushing boundaries in the Cosmos ecosystem. With a deep passion for decentralization, JG believes in empowering users through education, financial literacy, and community-first tools.
What is Backbone Labs?
Backbone Labs is an experimental protocol building NFT-fi infrastructure within the Cosmos ecosystem, with a strong focus on liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) and community-driven innovation.
At its core, Backbone Labs is trying to solve two major problems:
- How to give more utility to NFTs, turning them into dynamic, yield-generating assets rather than just static images.
- How to empower creators and holders through tools that allow them to participate in DeFi without sacrificing liquidity or ownership.
Here’s what makes Backbone Labs unique:
- NFT-Fi Fusion: They’re blending NFTs and DeFi, allowing users to stake, borrow, and earn using NFTs as more than collectibles.
- Liquid Staking Tokens: Users can stake assets (like ATOM) and receive liquid tokens in return—these can then be used in other DeFi protocols. This increases capital efficiency without locking funds away.
- Support for NFT Creators: They’re designing an ecosystem that gives artists and builders tools to mint NFTs, create experiences, and access new revenue streams.
- Community-First Design: Every feature they launch aims to lower the barriers to entry into Web3, support sovereign communities, and stay true to the values of decentralization.
The upcoming $SOLE token will be the cornerstone of this protocol, acting as both a governance token and a utility token that brings real value to users and builders within the NFT-Fi space.
JG and the Backbone team are not just shipping code—they’re thinking deeply about the philosophy of money, ownership, and freedom, and how blockchain can reshape how we con
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