Michael Cunningham

Co-founder & Head of Production @ Proof of Coverage

[Superteam USA @SuperteamUSA]

Who in their right mind would build a startup company in Miami?

[Superteam USA @SuperteamUSA]

The @moonpay acquisition of @dflow: a strategic breakdown disguised as a friendly game of Risk

Presented by Superteam USA

[Michael Cunningham @MichaelJFCIII]

@fractalsfi @solana Let’s goooo

[Fractals @fractalsfi]

DePIN on @solana is evolving

The first generation proved token rewards could bootstrap real-world infrastructure networks

The next iteration is about giving anyone the ability to fund them

Introducing Fractals: fund the growth of tomorrow’s networks and share in the rewards

[Michael Cunningham @MichaelJFCIII]

@SkyRiseLabs @onchainhugo @Kalshi @Tyson_Fury @KalshiSports Parabéns pessoal, isto é espetacular

[Michael Cunningham @MichaelJFCIII]

@Amystreet @richhomiecon catchin’ strays out here

[Connor Lovely 🎬 @richhomiecon]

Looking for a cracked video editor who:

- loves technology
- knows how to tell a story
- has elite taste & an eye for detail
- takes immense pride in their work

You’ll work with the top founders & companies in tech and we’ll create truly generational content together.

DMs open

[SKYRISE | Creative Agency @skyrisecreative]

Some moments from the @SuperteamUSA closing party

@solflare closed miami properly.

[Jess @theweb3jess]

1/ This year’s official @consensus2026 closing party by @CoinDesk was a massive step backward. Hosting the flagship event at E11even — a strip club — wasn't just inappropriate; it was incredibly low-brow for an industry trying to grow up.

2/ Let’s be clear: I’m all for alcohol, music, and a good time. Hire a world-class DJ. Throw a massive rave. Go to Club Space. But choosing a strip club as the official venue for a global conference is a choice that reflects poorly on all of us.

3/ Just because this happened in 2021 doesn't mean it should happen in 2026. Back then, Coinbase, FTX and Binance execs were there, but the industry has evolved. We are supposed to be moving toward institutional maturity, not leaning into "bro-culture" clichés.

4/ I’ve always been an advocate for sex work. I have zero issue with women making $40k–$80k on their own terms. The issue is the context.

5/ When an official event for a top-tier conference — filled with institutional partners and people of all genders and religions — centres on women shaking for dollars, it diminishes women to sexual objects and enforces a stale, exclusionary culture.

6/ It’s honestly boring. I guarantee brands like @MetaMask and CoinDesk will one day look back at their logos plastered on those walls with genuine embarrassment.

7/ We had international attendees flying in from across the globe. Is this really the best US crypto has to offer? Working the pole is a skill, but watching it in a professional context just left most people looking dazed and awkward.

8/ The vibe was off. I ran into my banker and some mid-tier hedge fund guys there. We can talk millions on Wall Street or over steak, but meeting at a strip club is unnecessary. We could’ve hit a polo club, a baseball box, or played padel.

9/ Even the economics were a "bear market" vibe. Most people were just watching with a mix of shock and intrigue. The girls weren't making much. They used to take crypto; now they don't. The floor was dry. No fiat moving. Why were we even there?

10/ Seeing a banker film the stage (until security stepped in) while seeing my bankers logos walk around in a strip club is the peak of industry cognitive dissonance.

11/ This industry is capable of so much more, yet we keep tripping over our own feet. We want to be taken seriously on the world stage, but we’re still acting like we’re in a basement. We must do better.

Special shoutout to @SolanaFndn, @amystreet, and @SuperteamUSA. Your Accelerate vibe was immaculate, paired with the best Mario Kart-themed afterparty. 🏎️💨

It was the perfect illustration that "crypto culture" doesn’t have to mean "bro culture." You can have high-energy, high-intelligence fun without… whatever E11even was.

Let’s talk economics: A single sponsorship for that E11even event costed roughly $90k. The entire Mario Kart event? Maybe $50k. Using a massive brand budget to alienate half your audience is a spectacular waste of capital.

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Conference organizers and sponsors: we have to do better. If we want to move millions on Wall Street, we need to stop acting like we belong in a basement. ✌️

[Connor Lovely 🎬 @richhomiecon]

Looking forward to seeing Steph crush with Sidestack.

Fun fact: she told me as she sat down for the interview that she’d pivoted and was building an entirely new company.

We came up with new questions on the spot and made it work.

Adapt. Improvise. Overcome. @Proof_Coverage

[Luis | Share @munozaycart]

Excited to share that @greenfield_cap alongside a fantastic lineup of investors is behind @shareinternet ‘s mission.

As the demand for internet and AI continues to surge, we’re powering connectivity for the future generation of the World.

Tune in for some big updates coming this week 👀

[Michael Cunningham @MichaelJFCIII]

@shareinternet @greenfield_cap @KosmosVC @genventurecap @ZeePrimeCap Let’s goooo

[Greenfield Capital @greenfield_cap]

We’re excited to lead Share’s seed round. @shareinternet is building a category-defining internet infrastructure platform in one of the world’s largest growth markets. @_anies @claudedonze

[SHARE @shareinternet]

We’re excited to share today that we’re backed by @greenfield_cap , alongside an incredible group of investors including @KosmosVC, @genventurecap, @ZeePrimeCap and other strategic funds and angels.

Share is an internet infrastructure network building Africa’s backbone. We've built an open-access model that allows internet providers to deliver 100x speeds without increasing their costs.

By consolidating the fragmented internet ecosystem in Africa, we’re powering connectivity for the youngest and fastest growing population in the world.

To read more: https://t.co/Ngm7vkH39v

[Connor Lovely 🎬 @richhomiecon]

Rendezvous. The first-ever @Proof_Coverage x @novora_ event. 7 of crypto's top founders. $30B+ of investor AUM in the room.

One thing was abundantly clear. The future of the industry is being built on @solana.

Looking forward to doing this bigger and better next time!

[EV3 Sal @DAnconia_Crypto]

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[EV3 Sal @DAnconia_Crypto]

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[Superteam USA @SuperteamUSA]

At Superteam USA, we are reaching outward putting Solana where it doesn’t belong

Onboarding the best founders in the US, regardless of sector

[Michael Cunningham @MichaelJFCIII]

The analogy fails because Marcus didn’t just build the roads, he chose the driver, handed him absolute power at 15, ignored repeated warnings, and removed the guardrails.

I'm not unsympathetic to the existential threats that he faced at the time and why that may have impacted his ability to parent but he was still responsible for how Commodus turned out.

Even in Roman terms, lack of close paternal oversight in elite households was associated with reckless heirs, something Roman writers repeatedly warned against. If he was too busy to raise and vet his successor, that itself is the indictment.

Marcus had options. He could have delegated more command to Popeianus to make more regular visits to Rome to directly mentor his heir. After Avidius Cassius, he could have adopted or installed a proven co-successor, brought Commodus into serious military life earlier, or prioritised stability over dynasty. Instead he chose dynastic succession and left an unprepared heir with unchecked power.

Meditations was a life changing read for me, I have great admiration for Marcus Aurelius and his work but his failings as a father undoubtedly harmed his legacy. When it comes down to who I admire most, that plays a big part for me.

The most damning part is that Marcus knew better, wrote about knowing better, and still left the empire to a son he did not adequately prepare or restrain. That to me is a massive failing and leaves a mark on his legacy as a leader.

[EV3 Sal @DAnconia_Crypto]

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