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Crypto Newbies is a podcast that’s designed to appeal primarily to people making their first steps into the world of crypto, particularly those who don’t come from a tech background. The idea is that someone who is completely new to crypto has a resource to help them find the basic knowledge they need to get started. Follow us on twitter @NewbiesPod - the host is @crypto_muso

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    • Jan 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Episode 45 - thoughts as we head into 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 22:19


    KJ shares some web3 thoughts for the new year, looking back at 2022 and forward into 2023.Find the Messari Crypto Thesis for 2023 at messari.ioPlease rate and review the podcast and follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 44 - Staying safe on-chain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 39:49


    KJ gives a brief recap of 2022 in web3, then KJ and Courtney talk about how to stay safe on the blockchain and how to spot all of the scammers out there!Please rate and review, then follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPodHappy new year!!

    Episode 43 - Anna from Every Little Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 29:15


    Anna comes on the pod to celebrate selling out her first NFT collection and to explain how web3 technology is helping her make a difference to kids lives.Check out Anna's project - everylittlestep.coand her website - annaskates.coYou can contact her via email - hello@annaskates.coor on twitter/instagram - @anna_skatesPlease rate and review the episode (be nice - it's the holiday season!) then follow the show - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 42 - the pros/cons of NFT royalties!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 33:52


    KJ and Courtney have a discussion about NFT royalties - are they possible to enforce? Should we even want to enforce them?There is also loads of exciting web3 mass-adoption news to talk about!Please rate and review, then follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 41 - Reddit NFTs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 34:42


    KJ and Courtney talk about Reddit and how they are making their journey into web3 in style! (After having a moan about how badly Apple having been handling blockchain tech...)Follow the show - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 40 - POAPs and our big announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 31:14


    KJ and Courtney explore the world of POAPs (Proof Of Attendance Protocols) and share the very exciting news that they have been keeping secret for the last few weeks!Follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod and send us a DM to claim your POAP!If you're not on twitter then send us a telegram instead - @newbiespod

    Episode 39 - Nat from Gimme Gargoyles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 42:40


    Nat from Gimme Gargoyles comes to say hi and tell us all about her project and web3 journey so far!Check out the game - gimmegargoyles.io and follow them on twitter - @gimmegargoylesPlease rate + review and follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 38 - The FTX debacle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 40:22


    Part explanation, part therapy for the two hosts - KJ and Courtney recap the events surrounding the FTX exchange over the past week and have a good old-fashioned rant about how frustrating it's all been!Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 37 - IRL web3 events!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 49:47


    KJ and Courtney cover a wide range of topics related to web3 conferences/events.Some great networking tips and some thoughts about the recent NFT.London conference.Please follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 36 - Jobs in web3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 38:46


    KJ and Courtney discuss everything about jobs in web3. Pros and cons, types of jobs, how to get them and how to get paid!Courtney mentions a jobs board for smaller freelance jobs - https://app.dework.xyz/bountiesHere are some other useful resources -https://boysclub.pallet.com/jobshttps://jobs.solana.com/jobshttps://twitter.com/Web3Careerhttps://twitter.com/metaintrohttps://twitter.com/marsworkxyzHere's a traditional-style jobs board for web3 jobs - cryptocurrencyjobs.coPlease rate and review the show and follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 35 - Discord!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 43:25


    What is Discord? Why is it such an integral part of web3? Do we really need it to be involved in the crypto/web3 space?Also, Courtney gives us an update on Yuga Labs and the Bored Ape project and KJ talks about the latest commotion surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried!Please rate/review then follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 34 - What is a DAO?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 40:08


    Courtney shares her experiences of creating Our Land DAO and talks about the pros/cons of a DAO and the types of organizations that are well-suited to the structure.Here's where you can find out more about Our Land DAO-:https://linktr.ee/ourlanddaohttps://www.ourlanddao.org/https://twitter.com/OurLandDAOhttps://discord.gg/dmN24tH9gWAnd here are some places to find out more about the Crypto Newbies Podcast -:https://twitter.com/NewbiesPodhttps://linktr.ee/cryptonewbies

    Episode 33 - Generative art on the blockchain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 39:48


    KJ and Courtney take a dive into the worlds of generative art and AI art and discuss why they are so well suited to the worlds of blockchains and NFTs. Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 32 - A rant about Tornado Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 39:36


    KJ and Courtney talk about a couple of bits of web3 news from the past week, then KJ has a big rant about the recent events surrounding Tornado Cash! Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 31 - What is a CBDC and why should I care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 19:53


    KJ gives an introduction to the world of CBDCs - are they just another cryptocurrency? are they likely to be a big deal moving forward? Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 30 - Proof of Work and Proof of Stake (with an exciting announcement at the end!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 27:31


    KJ breaks down the difference between the two main blockchain consensus mechanisms - proof of work and proof of stake. Then Courtney comes on the show to introduce herself as the new co-host!! Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod Then find out more about Courtney... On Twitter - https://twitter.com/hippydippywife (https://twitter.com/hippydippywife) OurLandDAO - https://t.co/uDtYhFOITG (https://ourlanddao.org) Her blogs - https://t.co/CKCc5MfJol (https://medium.com/@ctrethric) Her online ceramic shop - https://t.co/tCZWBE3umx (https://instagram.com/simplejoys.ceramics/…)

    Episode 29 - Pranjal from paxo.finance talks abut DeFi!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 28:18


    KJ talks to Pranjal from paxo.finance about his protocol which provides under-collateralized loans. They also have a more general chat about the world of DeFi. Follow them on twitter - @paxofinance and check out their website - paxo.finance Please rate and review, then follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 28 - The web3 wifey talks about onboarding people into web3!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 32:13


    KJ talks to Olivia, the web3 wifey, about her experiences taking the first steps into web3 and how that process can be improved for future newbies! Follow her on twitter - @FullStackLiv Check out her website - https://tell.ie/fullstackliv/web3wifey (https://tell.ie/fullstackliv/web3wifey) Please rate and review the show and then check us out on twiter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 27 - blockchain gaming with Chris Zhu from Mirrorworld

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 31:24


    KJ talks to Chris from Mirrorworld about a wide range of blockchain gaming topics. We learn about the history and potential future of blockchain games and how Mirrorworld is tackling the barriers to entry for new blockchain gamers. Game developers - check out mirrorworld.fun/developer For a more general look at the project, check out mirrorworld.fun Follow them on twitter @joinmirrorworld Please rate and review the podcast, then follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 26 - KJ meets the Queer Friends NFT project to talk inclusion in web3!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 37:21


    Jones from the Queer Friends NFT project comes on the podcast to tell us about the project and to discuss inclusion in web3. Please rate and review the show and then head on to your twitter account to find the project... Twitter follows -: Queer Friends - @QueerFriendsNFT Jones - @Jones_QF_NFT Crypto Newbies - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 25 - KJ meets Thinkr. Disrupting education with web3 tech!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 30:06


    Brian from Thinkr comes on the show to tell us about how they are disrupting higher education using web3 technology. Please follow Thinkr - @TeamThinkr Follow Brian - @alpoppanft Rate + review the show, then follow us @NewbiesPod Find us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpzNPDT9EOdbW7KeYihGxiA

    Episode 24 - An intro to storage blockchains

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 18:55


    KJ has been learning about storage blockchains - here's what he's learnt so far! Please rate+review and then follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod Check out the YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpzNPDT9EOdbW7KeYihGxiA

    Episode 23 - The future of web3 with the Crypto Badger!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 56:48


    Our first return guest comes on the show with some fascinating predictions about where the world of web3 could be going in the coming years... Go back to episode 7 to hear more from Andy and go back to episode 11 to hear a more detailed breakdown of the history of the internet. Check out Andy's course - https://learn.cryptolikeapro.com/ His YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/CryptoBadger and his twitter - @iamcryptobadger Please rate and review the show and follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod You can also find us on YouTube. Just search for Crypto Newbies and look for the ninja logo.

    Episode 22 - Is bitcoin bad for the enviroment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 31:39


    KJ trys to understand some of the issues surrounding bitcoin mining and energy usage. Here are the two main information sources -: https://coinshares.com/research/bitcoin-mining-network-2022 https://bitcoinminingcouncil.com/bitcoin-mining-electricity-mix-increased-to-59-5-sustainable-in-q2-2022/ Please rate and review the show, then follow us on twitter - @NewbiesPod... Thanks!!

    Episode 21 - KJ meets Dohrnii!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 49:20


    An introduction to Dohrnii from their COO, Toma. Check out the project - https://linktr.ee/dohrnii https://dohrnii.io/ @Dohrnii_io Please rate and review then follow our show @NewbiesPod

    Episode 20 - Thoughts on the bear market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 25:21


    KJ shares his thoughts on the bear market so far detailing his experiences going through this for the first time. Please rate and review, then follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 19 - Crypto Newbies meets NFT and Chill!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 24:16


    Ty 'The Mayor' from the NFT and chill podcast joins us to talk all things NFTs and also tell us a bit about his career in web3 so far... All of his links can be found on his linktree - https://linktr.ee/NFTandChillPodcast

    Episode 18 - What is Bitcoin and how does it work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 20:27


    KJ attempts to deepen his understanding of how the Bitcoin blockchain works and why its key features are so important to us. Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 17 - How to buy an NFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 28:02


    One for the real newbies - a step by step guide for how to purchase your first ever NFT! Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 16 - How to chose an NFT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 29:47


    KJ gives an overview of his NFT investing journey so far in an attempt to learn how to pick out an NFT project from the many thousands of options on the market. Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 15 - Web3 in West Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 30:26


    An interview with David where he tells us about his journey in web3 and how he is now onboarding hundreds of people into web3 in Ghana. Follow David on twitter - @ctballer_ Please rate and review the show, then follow us - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 14 - Web3 in the real world!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 24:13


    KJ explores 3 practical use cases of web3 in the real world. These examples are all taken from the food and drinks industry, but the applications are transferable into many other areas of life! Read the full article that is referenced - https://www.theliquorbarons.com/p/introductory-masterclass-web3-in?sd=fs&s=r You can also follow the Liquor Barons on twitter - @theliquorbarons Please rate/review the show and follow us - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 13 - Onboarding new people into NFTs!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 27:35


    KJ interviews Noel from Meta Moms NFT project. We learn about how they are onboarding new people into the world of NFTs with a particular focus on women. Twitter follows -: Follow the Meta Moms - @MetaMomsNFT Follow Noel (Artist/Co-founder/Creative Director) - @https://twitter.com/n0elmarie (n0elmarie) Follow Ryan (founder/CEO/Chief Education officer) - https://twitter.com/xoryannn (@xoryannn) and finally..... Follow this show - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 12 - A really tough week in crypto!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 26:15


    The markets have all crashed, and there have been articles in the news about stable coins and something called LUNA - come and find out what's been going on in the crazy crypto week! Follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod and please rate/review this episode!

    Episode 11 - What is web3?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 24:47


    Web3 is a term that crypto people throw around a lot of the time, but what is it? If there is a web3 then what was web1 and web2? Many thanks to https://websitebuilders.com/how-to/glossary/ for all of the helpful information! Do please rate/review and follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 10 - Is Bitcoin risky?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 27:11


    Trying to understand the difference between volatility and risk by looking at the historical Bitcoin price charts. Thanks for the Bankless podcast for giving me the idea of exploring this subject. https://www.in2013dollars.com/bitcoin-price was the main source of my data for this episode. https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/difference-between-risk-and-volatility-2018-12-18 is the article that I quote from. Follow the pod on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 9 - Web3 and the charity sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 44:04


    An interview with Chris where he introduces us to his Charity Token project. The projects website is charitytoken.online and they can be found on twitter @CharityToken4 Follow Chris @ChrisManski4 and follow the show @CryptoNewbies Here are a few terms that were explained in the introduction.... KYC - know your customer (proof of identity) Fiat currency - government issued currency that is not backed by a physical asset Liquidity pool – collection of funds that are locked in a smart contract to facilitate things like trading and lending Inflationary token – he won't be increasing the total number of tokens Bank run – everyone withdrawing their assets at the same time MATIC – Coin from the polygon blockchain

    Episode 8 - Crypto in Russia and Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 26:19


    My thoughts about the part that crypto is playing in the Russian/Ukrainian conflict. Can crypto be used to evade sanctions? How has Ukraine benefitted from crypto? Please rate and review then follow the show on twitter - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 7 - What is a blockchain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 44:56


    The crypto badger visits the crypto newbies pod to explain what a blockchain is and how it can make a difference to our lives. Check out Andy's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/CryptoBadger Follow him on Twitter - @iamcryptobadger Follow the show - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 6 - Are NFTs just a fad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 31:53


    A breakdown of why I think NFTs are not just a short term investing fad. They are here to stay and are going to change our lives! In the intro I mention the @iamcryptobadger twitter account. Follow the show - @NewbiesPod Follow the host - @crypto_muso

    Episode 5 - An interview with Tim!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 33:12


    An amazing discussion about Tim's journey into web3 so far and the opportunities that it has presented to him. Follow the show - @NewbiesPod Follow Tim - @regenfriend Tim is on Discord - TIM#6903 He also gave a shout out to Gary Sheng (@garysheng) and you can find out more about Dream DAO through their twitter - @DreamDAO_

    Episode 4 - What's the point of crypto?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 23:48


    What's the point of cryptocurrencies? Why should we care? An explanation of why I am passionate and excited about cryptocurrencies and how they make the world a better place! Follow the show - @NewbiesPod Follow the host - @crypto_muso

    Episode 3 - Crypto security

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 29:37


    What I've learnt so far about how to keep your crypto secure and how to avoid making silly mistakes that lose you money! I've broken the security options into 3 easy to understand levels and explain what I see as the pros/cons of each and why I make use of all three for different reasons. Follow the show - @NewbiesPod

    Episode 2 - Exploring NFTs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 28:46


    What I've learnt about NFTs so far and the challenges that I'm still trying to overcome... I am crazy about the world of NFTs so this won't be the last time I talk about this subject!! Please follow the show @NewbiesPod and follow the host @crypto_muso

    Episode 1 - First steps into the crypto world...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 30:32


    The story of how I first entered the world of crypto and bought my first bitcoin. Follow the show @NewbiesPOD and follow the host @crypto_muso

    Episode 0 - The introduction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 8:01


    An introduction/advert to tell you all about this new and exciting project - come and learn all about crypto/web3 with me! You can follow the show @NewbiesPod and follow the host @crypto_muso

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