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On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle are joined by the legendary crypto artist & onchain builder Josie Bellini.The trio kicks the show off by digging into all things Drifters, Josie's new Metaverse Avatar-focused 3D collectible project that is a related follow-up to her previous ongoing on-chain project, CyberBrokers. Drifters is set to launch on Wednesday, May 14th, at 2:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) on http://tpldrifters.com.After discussing the rich and layered details that have gone into Drifters, the conversation turns into a long-time catch-up, with the trio recounting past IRL and URL adventures with a legendary cast of characters - many widely known and others, local legends.This episode will give you a healthy dose of bleeding-edge new balanced with a nostalgic look back at the origin of the metaverse. For those craving more of the latter, check out this throwback interview with Josie from 2020.Support MARS by minting ⁠⁠⁠a free edition of this episode⁠⁠⁠ at Pods.Media.Shout-outs & Shots-fired:@cyberbrokers_ @josiebellini @cryptovoxels @rogerdickerman @bryanbrinkman @ethereum @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @vrchat @joydotworld @xcopyart @bananakin @osinachiart @scrillaventura @coldie @monaverse @oncyber @moneyalotta @superrare @bitcoin @base @cybourgeoisie @cartar_l @Benjythebee @brookemelissa1 @trello @frontfutur @artbasel @twobadour @metapurse @dutchtide

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle reflect on last week's WIP Meetup, where Bay Backner curated a tour of DCL's Metaverse Fashion Week and mused on potential monetization approaches that may be behind this year's absolutely stacked in-world event calendar (which Bay, Kim, and their entire team are responsible for). We love you and everything you do Bay!From there, the conversation shifts to Rizzle's increasing appreciation for the explosion of mini-apps on Farcaster including a preview of a new app by Matthew & Cameron called Tipnearn.com, a simple app that lets folks tip specific tokenized projects and earn trading fees automagically.Support MARS by minting ⁠⁠a free edition of this episode⁠⁠ at Pods.Media.Shout-outs & Shots-fired:@baybackner @decentraland @metamask @AnneZanneSilver @matchzimmerman @makeanft @roblox @nifty_island @hyperfy_io @supahmarbler @ashconnell @kompreni @trislit @henrydfrog @warpcast_ @rebaserefi @qrcoindotfun @0FJAKE @dragonateyt @conniedigital @dlrowiam @forceshidden @WakaFlocka @jarule @terrycrews @linkedin @nfcsummit @atbarbaralove @buildtree_io @jasondesimone @johnkarp @JoelKruger @cent @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @dragonatesmom

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off reminiscing about last week's Afties with Sho. This leads to Matthew talking about his progression from touching grass over the weekend to contemplating smoking some as the markets begin to tank.The conversation takes a positive turn, however, as Matthew & Rizzle reflect on how, despite the market sell-off, crypto hasn't broken (yet), the dorks are still building on the purple app, and the X FC pipeline appears to be filling back up with more users signing up to FC.Rizzle reflects on the parallels between old Cent and FC before talking about the impact AI-powered tools are having on virtual world game development.Support MARS by minting ⁠a free edition of this episode⁠ at Pods.Media.Shout-outs & Shots-fired:@itsreallysho @solana @richi0118 @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @cent @github @rogerdickerman @superrare @transientlabs @mackxdav @ensembledotart @coinbase @rodeodotclub @highlight_xyz @VerseEcosystem @opensea @tezos @buildtree_io @manifoldxyz @jalilwahdat @jackbutcher @metageistvr @x @xcopyart @kompreni @forceshidden @ArweaveEco @podsdotmedia @PurplePeoplePod @dwr @base @baybackner @decentraland @supahmarbler @barbaralove @ballisticb @metabrookhawk @GregNikshumika @prtyDAO @paradoxx_arts @nineoverzero @foxyoga_om @cryptovoxels @josiebellini @defi_dad @j1mmyeth @ez_cbd @n0shot1 @ashconnell @hyperfy_io @josecabrerav @dragonateyt

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle kick off the show by recapping OONA's appearance on last Thursday's (3/27) WIP Meetup.Next Matthew & Rizzle get into an unplanned praise fest for the purple app aka Farcaster. A recent article published in Wired covering Crypto The Game and mini apps like Farcade are two examples among many more that are resulting in an explosion of reasons for folks in the crypto space to come together throughout their days on the purple app. The analytics reinforce this take.The Ghiblification phenomena that took over every timeline for a few days last week is discussed next. Matthew highlights the potential business opportunities that may arise at the intersection of Crypto x AI. He draws potential historical parallels using the left-field example of Hallmark's origin story based on an earlier post that occurred at a time when technological advances in photography, mass-printing, and global shipping all converged at once - forces that mirror what is happening with crypto, ai, and the internet.p.s. Shout out to Brookhawk for being an incredible human being and feeding Matthew's Farcade habit by sending him tickets regularly (before they were eliminated from the game lmao).Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @madebyoona @paradoxx_arts @dragonateyt @voxeliving @cryptovoxels @co1born @metageistvr @mattkaneartist @decentraland @baybackner @nfcsummit @belloneleandro @itsreallysho @solana @base @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @WIRED @tednotlasso @uniswap @cent @farcade_ai @metabrookhawk @bryanbrinkman @friendtech @GhibliUSA @dwr @hallmark

In this week's episode of MARS, hosts Matthew and Rizzle begin by discussing their most recent digital art and collectible purchases.The conversation then shifts to the unique pace of digital interaction enabled by NFTs compared to coins, noting how NFTs facilitate a slower, more deliberate engagement. Next, Rizzle comments on the noticeable scarcity of projects and individuals who have remained active in the space up to this point. Matthew follows by introducing a straightforward framework he's been developing to classify current blockchains, frequently used projects, and active crypto communities. His categorization hinges on whether they existed pre-COVID. Although the resulting list (shared below) is concise, it embodies a persistent ethos and spirit driving the crypto space forward. This list highlights builders, creators, and communities who consistently make the most significant and intentional contributions to the crypto space.Support MARS by minting a free edition of this episode at Pods.Media.Shout-outs & Shots-fired:@zora @solana @luchopoletti @CatOrRaccoon @I____felix____I @CYPHERDUDES @pepenoun @memeexplorers @fx_hash_ @BnoiitC @0xdiid @voxeliving @ripe0x @manifoldxyz @maxosirisart @artbasel @jeffgdavis @ethereumfndn @lukeweaver_eth @tezos @rodeodotclub @JoelKruger @cent @bitcoin @superrare @josiebellini @JOYdotWORLD @opensea @ensdomains @metamask @coinbase @uniswap @niftygateway @samspratt @safe @gnosischain @cryptovoxels @decentraland @TheSandboxGame @somniumspace @IPFS @pinatacloud @base @ethereum @basileus_eth @editionalapp @paypal @axieinfinity @cryptopunksnft s@cryptokitties @poopie @doodles @dwr @farcaster_xyz @steveklbnf @warpcast_ @atbarbaralove @cultcryptoart @baybackner @madebyoona @dragonateyt @dragonatesmomPre-COVID Chains, Projects, & Communities/Mafias active in 2025:****ChainsEthereumBTC & Tezos (only because of art)****ProjectsSRNG (via v1)OSENSIPFSPinataMetaMaskCBWallet (via cipher)UniswapSafe (via gnosis)CVDCL****CommunitiesEarly crypto artist mafia (incl. SR + KO + Josie + JOY)The WIPEditional/Cent mafia0x mafiaCB mafiaCK mafiaPunksRare PepeAxie

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On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle look back at the decade of events that transpired in crypto land over the last week. The first topic the two chatted about was none other than the announcement Makers Place made last week about their decision to end commercial operations. Pour one out for Makers Place. The conversation meanders into areas of crypto that are going in the opposite direction, including digital art, but also areas like metaverses filled with agentic ai frogs that are legitimately interesting and are new, low-barriers-to-entry for folks curious enough and willing to put some sweat equity into kicking tires. Support the MARS podcast by minting an edition of this episode over on Pods Media. Note: Rizzle mentioned a solana ticker called $HOPS whose CA is: HWdZgE9mfbCSNDmEYvToSgymYm4hvujUzTjeTPvE1qGK. Sharing for educational purposes. NFA. DYOR. All the disclaimers. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @realDonaldTrump @toxsam @cynnx_crypto @hyperfy_io @dankvr @AshConnell @ai16zdao @dannieb @jeremybooth @eleonorabrizi @superrare @niftygateway @kimasendorf @artblocks_io @buildtree_io @nftstudios_io @belloneleandro @sovrnart @opensea @highlight_xyz @magiceden @trygamma @objktcom @trislit @karenftremblay @henrydfrog @chejazi @rebaserefi @bleuelefant @bleuonbase @uniswap @kobebryant @I____felix____I @CYPHERDUDES

Happy New Year! Matthew & Rizzle are back with a new episode of MARS. They kick this week's show off by talking about the biggest community win in awhile: the Hyperfy $hyper claim that saw Hyperfy parcel owners - many of whom are members of the WIP Fam - receive the equivalent of $30k per parcel in $hyper tokens. Matthew then waxes poetic on how the WIP continues to be the best pound-for-pound way to receive maximum exposure to the best crypto projects and opps earlier than anywhere else before Matthew & Rizzle share their 2025 predictions.  Shout-outs & Shots-fired:  @hyperfy_io @AshConnell @dankvr @squiggledao @flyfrogsnft@ shayne_coplan @polymarket @axieinfinity @0xpolygon @thesandboxgame @mathcastles @cypherdudes @ai16zdao @cheddarqueso3d @forceshidden @opensea @paradoxx_arts @metageistvr @artbasel @rizzlefest @henrydfrog @trislit

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle chat election, crypto, and the - dare we say - positive direction of the crypto markets heading into the end of the year. Support the Matthew & Rizzle show by minting this episode on Pods.Media. Shout-outs & Shots-fired:  @polymarket @prtyDAO @miguelgarest @fabianospeziari @rogerdickerman @artbasel @buildtre_io @patriziabarnato @cliff_esq @trislit @t3chtrials @ronindacc @wgmeets @dankvr @ashconnell @j1mmyeth @unc_matteth @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off with the latest crypto twitter squirmish of the week - the Foundation pivot to Rodeo. If you want a deeper, spicier breakdown make sure to watch/listen to Max Cohen and Colborn on the latest episode of the MOCA Podcast. From there AI Agents that may or may not control well-funded crypto wallets are discussed alongside AI-friendly onchain job board experiments like based.jobs before breaking down the Nifty Island-bound WIP Meetup. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @co1born @CohentheWriter @MuseumofCrypto @foundation @rodeodotclub @beeple @niftygateway @saturnial @superrare @SuperRareRoses @makersplace @tezos @prtydao @opensea @github @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @pumpdotfun @andyayrey @IBackroomsSOL @truth_terminal @delphi_digital @upstreetai @aitheologian @chejazi @base @decentraland @metageistvr @bihoznfts @nifty_island @flyfrogsnft @hyperfy_io @charl3svii @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle reflect on EVERYTHING that went down the following week in Nashville, TN at Rizzlefest 2024. If you were at the event or even if you missed it, this episode is a great way to go back in time and experience (again) all the good vibes and events that transpired IRL. Support the Matthew & Rizzle Show by minting an edition of this episode on pods.media. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @bullymeow @kanemayfield @BetterDotGiving @nifty_island @dragonateyt @metabrookhawk @zero________one @hyperfy_io @paradoxx_arts @mountthisfish @flyfrogsnft @cyberbrokers_ @coldie @ez_cbd @skybravoshow @hexidized @Unc_MattEth @trislit @michlit_eth @co1born @Chauncey_StJohn @kelseykdriscoll @kurokeh @binx3ps @vjdeliria @decentraland @KimboNFT @baybackner @fractilians7 @ballisticb @sandyme0ws @itscarolinaduh_ @mr_rogers_x @charl3svii @untitledxyz_ @cliff_esq @wgmeets @t3chtrials @BitsOfBilli @web3_14159 @ronindacc @jax_hideaway @jasondesimone @aavegotchi @pixelcraftstuds @dragonatesmom

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle do NOT talk about Rizzlefest. Promise.  Instead, the conversation focuses on the shifting of the guard that's taking place from builders to collectors and artists and beyond and what that means for those of us focused on a particular mission and align with a specific type of building ethos. Support MARS by minting this episode over on pods.media [insert pray hands] Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @bullymeow @kanemayfield @randomcdog @thedoomedxyz @xcopyart @rogerdickerman @Zaphodok @Moderats @mlodotart @dontbuy_ @Yuri_jjjj @tezos @toadswiback @0xsteady @n0shot1 @asyncart @cent @magiceden @conlan @dankvr @bnolan @cryptovoxels @cheddarqueso3d @dragonateyt @voxeliving @warpcast_ @metabrookhawk @viamirror @paragraph_xyz @ludovica__rosi @zero________one @hyperfy_io @paradoxx_arts @AshConnell @jivdontexist @money_alotta @fabianospeziari @maxcapacity @mountthisfish @flyfrogsnft @foxyoga_om @BetterDotGiving @nifty_island

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off by talking about the latest Blue Moon celebration that will be on display until the next New Moon across 373 unique Gazers, a living art collection by artist Matt Kane. Art and experimentation are the throughlines of the rest of the conversation that touches on previews of the WIP Meetup this week and next and an impromptu state of NFT Land by Matthew. Support MARS by collecting a free edition of this episode over on Pods.Media Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @mattkaneartist @base_colors @forceshidden @chejazi @cent @jeniffer_sutto @nfticket @jlo @metabrookhawk @RebaseREFI @paradoxx_media @steveklbnf @itsreallysho @ballisticb @frankyneedles @giselflorez @skeenee_art @boyageorge @barbisa12 @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @nifty_islan @bryanbrinkman @youngandsick @ScottiePippen @rogerdickerman @joepease @Blondie23LMD @whitewallsapp @foundation @rodeodotclub @warpcast_ @tezos @luluixixix @ALCrego_ @maxcapacity @xicojam @____elbi @cybermistic @Vince_Van_Dough @toadswiback @base @pudgypenguins @cryptopunksnfts @stina_jones @0xsplits @rainbowdotme @mikedemarais @knownorigin_io @scrillaventura @robnessofficial

Matthew & Rizzle pour one out for the legendary Toxsam and his team at Polygonal Minds on this week's episode of MARS. It's tough out there on the streets of the metaverse for early founders. Last week it was KO, this week Polygonal Minds called it a wrap. But don't despair! These things happen in the early days of any new space. Lessons will be learned. And you better believe Toxsam and fam will return with something fresh and new once they get some much-needed rest. The landscape they'll return to is already so much more fertile than when they originally started their metaverse tinkering, as evidenced by projects like Base Colors and ColorPunks along with a whole slew of other new ventures spinning up basically in a fortnight over on the purple app. The first day of the metaverse may be ending, but a new era of the metaverse is dawning. Support MARS by minting an edition of this episode over on Pods.Media.  Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @knownorigin_io @toxsam @polygonalmind @j1mmyeth @cryptoavatarsio @ebay @reneil1337 @skeenee_art @mintbase @nategeier @base_colors @0fjake @mykcryptodev @urben @cent @linkdrophq @coinbase @cryptokitties @joyworld_inc @ballisticb @dragonateyt @frankyneedles @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @forceshidden @youngandsick @bryanbrinkman @nifty_island @chejazi @rebasegg @metageistvr @studiotbd_nyc @asyncart @paradoxx_media @metabrookhawk @memeexplorers

Matthew & Rizzle are back from summer vacation and immediately went into the TokenSmart studio to record a new episode of MARS. The two discuss touching grass, kbbq, and the joys of taking a proper break before trying to catch up on the century's worth of events. Before talking about the explosion of prediction markets led by Polymarket and the shuttering of KnownOrigin, the two talk about the Rizzlefest alpha leaks that came out of last week's WIP Meetup and tease tomorrow's WIP featuring Jake of Base Colors and the legendary JOYWORLD. Support the MARS Podcast by minting an edition of this episode on Pods.Media. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @itsreallysho @metabrookhawk @flyfrogsnft @michlit_eth @trislit @paradoxx_media @ezincr @cyberbrokers_ @coldie @dansickles @joyworld_inc @0fjake @popwondernft @woodencyclops @artonblockchain @lacma @axieinfinity @shayne_coplan @polymarket @trustwallet @dccockfoster @jamie247 @oviohq @ilan_katin @dragonateyt @frankyneedles @knownorigin_io @artblocks_io @ebay @ipfs @j1mmyeth @superrare @warpcast_ @amadon @manifold_xyz @ninfa_io @opensea @vanarman @artnome

On this weeks episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off shouting out Ash, creator of Hyperfy, and the latest works in progress he recently tweeted about. After that the duo zoom out and talk about the differences emerging in the independent crypto-powered VR space versus specifically gaming focused VR space citing a recent cast over on the purple app by JK over on the purple app sharing some surprisingly strong revenue numbers projects like Gorilla Tag have been doing. Support the Matthew & Rizzle Show by tip-minting a free edition of this episode over on pods.media. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @AshConnell @hyperfy_io @dankvr @openvoxels @cryptovoxels @othersidemeta @walletconnect @CYPHERDUDES @bnolan @I____felix____I @JordanKutzer @gorillatagvr @candycrushsaga @JOYWORLD_inc @vrchat @trislit @j1mmyeth @stellacat4 @boyageorge @cent @barbisa12 @superrare @cultcryptoart @forceshidden @metageistvr @skeenee_art @twobadour @jennifer_sutto @dragonatesmom @dragonateyt

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off showering Sho in shoooo [sic] much praise. Matthew specifically shouts out last week's Afties soliloquy about the "Infinite Pause" it felt like the majority of the crypto space was stuck in. The conversation jumps into a preview of the WIP this Thursday featuring the Italy-based metaverse project DVERSO that the Vipe crew introduced to all of us last month. DVERSO has been cooking up a cool metaverse project under the radar of a lot of folks, which led Matthew & Rizzle to ponder how (and if) all the metaverse projects that are currently out there can differentiate themselves and strategies that others can adopt in a world of ever increasing same-same-but-different metaverse projects. Right before signing off, Matthew downloads Rizzle on the latest crypto drama courtesy of Yuga Labs and their bungled attempt at launching the Larva Labs Artist Residency (that may have already been sunset?) that was set to feature a paid drop by the stellar artist Nina Chanel exclusively open to Punks holders, that, apparently, most Punks holders neither wanted nor appreciated. FREE CLAIM opportunity for MARS collectors: https://app.manifold.xyz/c/mars Support MARS by collecting a FREE mint of this episode over on PODS.MEDIA

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle recap last week's WIP Meetup featuring the Vipe squad and a whole gang of freshly minted Grifter Squadies kicking ass, taking names, and racing one another over in DEVERSO, an immediately playable metaverse project that many found out about for the first time in real time during the WIP. That conversation transitioned into a meta discussion on the state of metaverse projects and demand, which in turn expanded into a (scary) discussion led by Matthew on potential threats facing crypto broadly that ended with Rizzle saying some magic words to minimize the Matt's worries. For now. Support MARS by collecting a FREE mint of this episode over on PODS [HERE]. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @memeexplorers @flashmob96 @WizardX_0x @hyperfy_io @hexeosis @warpcast_ @spherical_art @coldie @xcopyart @cynnx_crypto @vipeio @dverso_io @tmwstw_nft @toxsam @lukegerbil @oncyber @nifty_island @misfitpixels @fortnitegame @halo @roblox @supahmarbler @cryptovoxels @robnessofficial @scrillaventura @natealex @pokemon @cryptokitties @metageistvr @cartar_l @cyberbrokers_ @baybackner @fabianospeziari @flyfrogsnft @skybravoshow @kurokeh @legendofnikita @kelseydriscoll @nfcsummit

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about the Grifter Squaddies drop on vipe.io brought to the metaverse by the legendary Toxsam. Fun fact: Matthew, Rizzle, and NonFunGerbil Luke all got a similar (but actually rather rare) Grifter Squaddie. After red-pilling Rizzle into scooping his squaddie, the conversation shifted to talking about a Brookhawk-inspired topic: Interface. The app that launched in 2023 is still around and pushing out updates, but many other projects have largely incorporated it's main functionality of following other wallets and tracking onchain transaction history as a feature. That led into a reflection on Cent, being too early when building something net-new in a burgeoning sector, the hair width's difference between succeeding and failing, and how we are ALL hoping the purple app doesn't eff it up. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @toxsam @vipeio @xcopyart @coldie @stellabelle @avastarsnft @metabrookhawk @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @aavegotchi @cent @spherical_art @dwr @MOZ_Podcast @eriktorenberg @mikedemarais @tip_cc @coinbase @lensprotocol @reddit @twitter @x @discord

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off talking about the background of the $SAFE airdrop and how folks can look into if they received an allocation (just check https://app.safe.global) before diving into a brand new experiment from the Cent team called Up.Army, or just Up for short. After giving a so-so breakdown of what Up and bonding curves are, Matthew called an audible and brought Cameron, co-founder of Cent, to give a better overview of what Up is and how to think about it. To round things out, Matthew & Rizzle give folks a quick preview of tomorrow's Cyberbrokers-themed WIP Meetup. Pro-tip: make sure you sign up to https://www.paradigmfound.com/ ahead of time. Support MARS by collecting a FREE edition of this episode over on Pods.Media/MARS. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @safe @warpcast_ @cent @thomasdylandan2 @chejazi @coinbase @base @rainbowdotme @memeexplorers @catswilleatyou @flashmob96 @stellabelle @uniswap @cyberbrokers_ @nofungiesgiven @cartar_l @baybackner @metageistvr @patriziabarnato @fabianospeziari @ourzora @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @joseacabrerav

NFA DYOR Now that's out of the way on this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk crypto taxes, The Sandbox as a viable world to create game experiences in, Workstation95 by sgt_slaughtermelon, tomorrow's WIP Meetup featuring an in-world art experience curated by Bay Backner before jumping into Nifty Island for a brand new halving-inspired gaming experience designed by Metageist. Support MARS by collecting a free edition of this episode over on Pods.Media HERE. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @tokentax @trislit @awakentax @patriziabarnato @fabianospeziari @metageistvr @thesandboxgame @cryptovoxels @forceshidden @warpcast_ @DavidFeinsteinn @benroy__ @ensdomains @twitter @sgt_sl8termelon @pfeffunit @workstation95 @cent @memeexplorers @hyperfy_io @linkedin @mattiac @baybackner @spatial_io @oncyber @fractilians7 @meshfair @cyberbrokers_ @suno_ai_ @foxyoga_om @metabrookhawk @lordkanwulf @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @pranksy

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle reflect on everything that happened outside and around (i.e. not at) the NFT NYC conference last week. The vibes were reminiscent of a 5 year class reunion. Everyone is in a better situation, successful, and still very much friends. For everyone that we met there, it was a pleasure, and everyone we missed, make sure you hit up Rizzlefest in the fall. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @bryanbrinkman @cartar_l @josiebellini @cyberbrokers_ @CallMeLatasha @dave_krugman @ALLSHIPS @farcaster_xyz @warpcast_ @tryrollhq @trislit @skybravoshow @lwsnbaker @louiecrhymes @metabrookhawk @ezincr @fellenzmusic @plutonicmind @wgmeets @jaendotart @KaneMayfield @aaronhuey @co1born @toadswiback @skygolpe @vanarman @AndrewSteinwold @itsreallysho @niftygateway @empresstrash @sandyme0ws @coldie @ScrillaVentura @SuperchiefNFT @nfcsummit @WizardX_0x @nftsmart @thesandboxgame @fabianospeziari @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

What. A. Tuesday. Sheesh. On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle try to unpack all the big things that went down on Tuesday March 26th in Cryptoland starting with the sold out CENTS release over on sovrn.art. Matthew explains the nuance and artistic intent behind the project before touching on the $200k "Vampire Kiss" DRAKULA is currently carrying out by offering video content creators up to $1000 in $DEGEN a week to take their Tik-tok talents to the Farcaster protocol powered video sharing app. Before getting to the third big news event of Tuesday, Rizzle jumps in to give an up date on Rizzlefest 2024 and sings Charl3s of Nifty Island's praises for absolutely crushing the WIP last week and previewing tomorrow's WIP featuring the spectacular Bay Backner who will be taking the WIP Fam into Decentraland to tour the MESH Fair Art Week build out. On the way to wrapping up, Matthew gives a quick overview of the $62M Munchables hack that happened on the Blast shitchain before highlighting the badass SEAL 911 Team that appears to have swooped in to save the day, $62M, and somehow and extra $35M in the process. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @sovrnart @bitcoin @blast_l2 @pacmanblur @_munchables_ @alexmasmej @Drakulaapp @farcaster_xyz @warpcast_ @ezincr @thesandboxgame @audius @axieinfinity @stellabelle @mxjxn @viamirror @ensdomains @coldie @kurokeh @nfcsummit @superrare @louiecrhymes @cyberbrokers_ @MetaBrookHawk @baybackner @MESHfair @decentraland @metageistvr @kelseykdriscoll @zachxbt @samczsun @_seal_org @github @charl3svii @nifty_island @supahmarbler @skybravoshow @flyfrogsnft @0xSteady @steadystudios_ @binx3ps @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @ted

This week on MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about working in web3 - some red flags, good signs, and other things to be on the look out for as you interview with various teams and projects in the space based on their decade plus experience working in crypto full-time. That conversation (somehow) ends up becoming a vibe check on the overall state of the blockchain that examines the past week of memecoin shenanigans as well as million dollar mints by XCOPY x Neonglitch on Farcaster along with other artists mints from folks like Fabiano Speziari and neurocolor. Collect this episode over on Pods.Media HERE Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @collectpods @CohentheWriter @co1born @museumofcrypto @solana @telegram @farcaster_xyz @neurocolor @xcopyart @neonglitch86 @warpcast_ @dwr @charl3svii @nifty_island @prtydao @steveklbnf @bnolan @cryptovoxels @raybuckton @viamirror

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off with some WIP News (ty Drago for the new intro music). Big things coming for the WIP. After that, the conversation shifts to the latest meta in the crypto space: MEME COINS before wrapping up with a brief chat about the burgeoning communities building out in the EVM hinterlands of Base, Optimism and beyond aided by the amazing NFT focused guide by William Peaster for folks curious, but unsure where to start. Collect this episode over on Pods.Media HERE Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @Paradoxx_Media @pbs @arthr @Rexflexasaurus @tezvendsmachine @cybermistic @warpcast_ @tezos @nfcsummit @bitcoin @conniedigital @spherical_art @youngandsick @luchopoletti @uber @dogecoin @shibtoken @ShibainuCoin @xcopyart @hicetnunc_nft @itsreallysho @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @goblintown @cobie @wpeaster @base @optimism @coinbase @ethereum @highlight_xyz @cryptovoxels @raybuckton @0xpolygon @zero________one @avax @farcaster_xyz @eigenlayer

This week on MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kicked things of discussing the latest "Rizzle News." After that the conversation shifted to reflections on the last two weeks of minting the show on Pods.Media and how much more meaningful mints have felt compared to generic listens. Check out the Dune Dashboard for Pods to see all the onchain data for all the pods minted through it. Go mint this episode on Pods right HERE. Speaking of onchain, a large portion of the show focused on the "gentrification" and history of the term 'onchain' in addition to discussions covering last week's WIP featuring Elated Pixel, tomorrow's WIP featuring Stina Jones, Marble Cards and the WIP Tower Tournament designed by Paradoxx and feat. prizes from Misfit Pixels, the lag between the latest market cycle focused on coin-focused investing and cryptoart collecting. While the latter may feel more muted, some major lightning strike moments have occurred recently that have seen high value acquisitions that only help illuminate artists and collections also on the market. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @NFCsummit @Lukegerbil @Nonfungerbils @dragonateyt @MetaBrookHawk @ezincr @inversebrah @0x_Lucas @canva @n0shot1 @DuneAnalytics @marble_cards @viamirror @fabianospeziari @RayBuckton @poapxyz @sandyme0ws @itscarolinaduh_ @patriziabarnato @johnftravolta @collectpods @misfitpixels @nifty_island @charl3svii @Paradoxx_Media @stina_jones @supahmarbler @missalsimpson @mlibty @maxosirisart @voxeliving @cryptovoxels @baybackner @vanarman @asyncart @xcopyart @autoglyphs @avastarsnft @onchainchain @jessepollak @base @farcaster_xyz @artordai @MattKaneArtist @trevorjonesart @33NFT @LuchoPoletti @basileus_eth @tokenangels @beeple @dragonatesmom @josecabrerav @decentraland @spotify

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle take it back to the summer of 2020 when the late great Alotta Money became the very first sponsor of the WIP. Rizzle talked about the footage Paradoxx captured live during that WIP and the response it elicited when Rizzle re-shared on Twitter a few days ago. That led to a deeper reflection on how everyone who has been minting, collecting, and building on the blockchain up until this point can better preserve and re-tell all of those tokenized stories that exist across the crypto space. Towards that end, more consciously minting ephemera published around tokenized objects onchain (e.g. just like we've been doing by minting this very episode onchain on CollectPods HERE) is one major way we can help weave individual threads of history into more complete historical tapestries. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @metageistvr @voxeliving @cryptovoxels @Paradoxx_Media @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @OgiWorlds @StellaCat4 @youngandsick @StellaCat4 @charl3svii @skybravoshow @kelseykdriscoll @changedao @kurokeh @bryanbrinkman @ChildWelfareGov @dragonateyt @stina_jones @legendofnikita @money_alotta @mintbase @pet3rpan_ @Meta_Cartel @cent @coldie @KatSheKittyBast @vandigital @nonfungerbils @twobadour @farcaster_xyz @nftsmart @raybuckton @collectpods @snail0x @viamirror @Jihoz_Axie @0x_Lucas @superrare @knownorigin_io @ArtOnBlockchain @onlyarweave @dfinzer

This week's episode of The Matthew & Rizzle Show is onchain thanks to the strong team over at Collect Pod! If you're in crypto (and we know like 99% of you are) and are familiar with minting mirror articles, you will have no problem minting and collecting MARS episodes right [here]. Big shout out to Jess from Seed Club for the Twitter assist and 0x_Lucas for getting us setup. After breaking that update down, Matthew & Rizzle delve into the crypto social off-season that suddenly emerged on Farcaster following their viral boom, the emergence of afk'ing as a social ill on Nifty Island, and tomorrow WIP set to feature Russ Franky and their project Hubzz HQ. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @CollectPods @Optimism @viamirror @raybuckton @0x_Lucas @banklesshq @thattallguy @farcaster_xyz @warpcast_ @youngandsick @nifty_island @uniswap @base @yieldguild @flyfrogsnft @onchainchain @vipeio @decentraland @cryptovoxels @zero________one @alcrego_ @snail0x @russfranky @HubzzHQ @metageistvr @aavegotchi @0xZaunzi @thrax_nft @MetafoxCrew @mortremofficial @gxthshordy @foxyoga_om @ezincr @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off with an onchain history lesson courtesy of Psycho Killer's must-read thread breaking down a large array of the historic onchain pixel art minted between 2020-2021 over on Pixelchain, an early NFT Studio's project when they were still originally known for their first project, CryptoMotors. Check out the full thread here. After that, Matthew shills his extra dank cryptoGAN pfp gif by Pindar Van Arman over on his Farcaster profile [follow him HERE - and maybe give Rizzle a follow here, too] before him and Rizzle shower FC with flowers, try to summarize the ecosystem sprouting around the FC protocol using the super useful Farcosystem Map⁠ created by none other than Coopatroopah, and throw a strong dash of criticism at folks who may be over-exaggerating the benefits of Frames, at least in their current state. They wrap the show up with a preview of tomorrow's WIP set to feature the legendary artist A.L. Crego along with a Snail-designed Pirate Adventure. If you haven't yet, make make sure to follow /thewipmeetup channel over on Farcaster HERE. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @reneil1337 @pranksy @xcopyart @Pixelchain_Dapp @ImsickOk @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @neurocolor @muratpak @bryanbrinkman @natealexnft @coldie @BelloneLeandro @j1mmyeth @getstealthtest @metalympics @nftfi @AvaStarsNFT @FlyFrogsNFT @telegram @linkedin @supahmarbler @bountycaster @ljxie @cent @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @mfnkl @jessepollak @coinbase @notthreadguy @nifty_island @ourZORA @miguelgarest @ALCrego_ @hyperfy_io @fakerizzle @metageistvr @itsreallysho @skeenee_art @memeexplorers @discord @fortnitegame @FamilyGuyonFOX @neonglitch86 @ensdomains @streakpoints @VanArman @trippyogi @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @MetaBrookHawk @jdla23

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle preview the Aavegotchi takeover of tomorrow's (2/8) WIP Meetup. [Note: If you plan on attending AND jumping in-world tomorrow, please download the clients for Gotchi Gaurdians and Spirit Force Arena] After that Matthew & Rizzle gave their user-based impressions of the viral moment Farcaster has been experiencing over the past week (as well as some potential insights that may be helpful to new Farcasters), before praising the playability of Nifty Island, highlighting the Ultra Palm Grand Prix course in particular designed by Port Tango. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @aavegotchi @farcaster_xyz @nifty_island @thrax_nft @gldnXross @dragonateyt @hyperfy_io @memeexplorers @gotchiguardians @spiritforcegg @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @trippyogi @charl3svii @friendtech @LensProtocol @cent @peepethApp @bluesky @BitClout @desoprotocol @bountycaster @trislit @warpcast_ @Battlefield @metageistvr @codetripnft @RoustanNFT @ballisticb @itsreallysho @PortTango @NBATopShot @ensdomains @GoDaddy @nba @solana

On this week's MARS episode, Matthew & Rizzle take a quick dive back into the opportunities Hyperfy and Nifty Island present to builders and participants alike before highlighting the upcoming WIP Meetup set for tomorrow (Feb. 1st) where FlyFrogs will take center stage in Nifty Island. The hosts also discuss the evolving narratives in crypto social and prediction markets, spotlighting projects like Polymarket and Farcaster. In addition, they break down the peculiar but captivating no-crypto-needed-to-get-started

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle give their first impressions on the newly launched gaming metaverse project Nifty Island. Created by Charl3s, Nifty Island requires users to download and install a new client (shot), but has some pretty powerful crypto-powered incentives (chaser) that appear to be working and helping to attract a wave of builders and players. If you haven't yet, definitely go kick the tires on Nifty Island. The WIP Meetup will be hosting next week's show on the Fly Frog's Nifty Island. Speaking of the WIP, if you're in need of some inner peace make sure to hit up the WIP tomorrow in Decentraland. The pre-WIP will feature some metaverse meditation before we explore an assortment of venues set up for Decentraland's Wellness Week during the main show. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @Paradoxx_Media @marble_cards @memeexplorers @MetaBrookHawk @itsreallysho @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @fractilians7 @ezincr @metageistvr @coldie @decentraland @TheSandboxGame @fabianospeziari @Cynnx_crypto @RoustanNFT @StellaCat4 @ballisticb @kurokeh @cryptovoxels @BayBackner @FlyFrogsNFT @mfnkl @ChupacabraPower @charl3svii @foxyoga_om @Minecraft @em0tionull @Phettaverse @lordkanwulf @dragonateyt @DragoNatesMom

Welcome back to another episode of MARS! This week Matthew & Rizzle highlight the latest major milestone in the crypto space: the 5th anniversary of the pioneering NFT project known as MarbleCards co-founded by the amazing visionary leader Johan. Check out this tweet thread penned by Johan himself detailing a significant part of MarbleCards - and by extension MEME - history. What a journey it's been. Other topics touched during this week's show include: Nifty Island, onchain communities, and how to consistently have fun in the metaverse regardless of whatever the current meta is. p.s. If you haven't already, go check out StreakPoints

Happy New Year everyone and BIG HAPPY BITCOIN ETF DAY! Matthew & Rizzle are back and on today's episode they discuss the state & pace of innovation now and heading forward in cryptoart, NFTland, and crypto overall. Regardless of how you feel about where we are or where we may be going, it's hard to argue that anyone outside of this space has it better than any of us. Onwards and upwards yall. Also, see everyone at The WIP tomorrow! Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @reneil1337 @CoolWhip @anontree @songadaymann @phantom @bryanbrinkman @artblocks_io @supahmarbler @rarepepes_com @farcaster_xyz @desoprotocol @metageistvr @cdixon @CoachJim4UM @conlan @AsyncArt @vipeio @conniedigital @OnChainChain @zero________one @avax @GabrielJWeis @toadswiback @transientlabs @Cynnx_crypto @toxsam

Rizzle went solo on today's pod since Matt lost his voice at last evening's Blazers game over in Portland. At least they won;) Tldr; make sure you hit up the WIP tomorrow at 12 pm PT / 8 pm UTC by making your way to discord.gg/memeexplorers + hyperfy.io/wip. $5k in gifts will be distrobuted courtesy of an anon santa. HO HO HO Merry WIPmas everyone! Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @MetaBrookHawk @MuseumofCrypto @memeexplorers @mlibty @cryptovoxels @skeenee_art @theWIPmeetup @voxvienne @Paradoxx_Media @cartar_l @anontree @Richi0118 @vipeio @untitledxyz_ @broadsidenft @hackatao @artblocks_io @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @reneil1337 @metageistvr @fractilians7 @niftytime @foxyoga_om @ezincr @itsreallysho @dragonateyt @lordkanwulf @supahmarbler @RayBuckton

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle discussed the significance of Rizzle's annual birthday party, a tradition celebrated every December 13th since 2019. They delved into the lore surrounding the "Rizzle Block," possibly exploring its history and unique aspects. Additionally, the conversation turned towards Art Basel, highlighting two distinct yet polar opposite exhibitions that captured considerable attention and engagement. Lastly, they talked about upcoming plans for the next two weeks of the Work in Progress (WIP) meetup. This part likely involved discussing strategies, goals, or activities planned for this period. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @cryptovoxels @cent @jamessw @blackboxdotart @skeenee_art @mlibty @IPiand @cryptokitties @conniedigital @sandra_86_mck @viananda @MetaBrookHawk @memeexplorers @monaverse @metageistvr @tezos @ArtBasel @reisingerandres @pablorfraile @NFCSummit @aavegotchi @ParallelTCG @xavieriturralde @axieinfinity

Don't forget about taxes boys and girls. That was the main message at the top of today's show in a segment we've tentatively started calling "Trislit Time." But for real, don't sleep on crypto taxes. If you have no where to start, check out AwakenTax. It's free until March 1st 2024, simple to use, so far very accurate, and noob friendly. Not finacial advice yadda yadda any other disclaimers we need to add. Following that impromptu start of the show, Matthew & Rizzle dive into the feast that was last week's WIPsgiving. If you missed it check out the epic write up from Ray Buckton and video compiled by the one and only Paradoxx. Matthew waxes poetic on the 2nd anniversary of this emergent and open digital tradition and both of the boys talk about the live 1/1 auction that was running while they were recording! Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @awakentax @trislit @manifoldxyz @kurokeh @metabrookhawk @zero________one @onchainchain @toadswiback @dankvr @boomboxheads @godfreymeyer @Fractilians7 @MetageistVR @skeenee_art @Macys @samuelljackson @cburniske @poapxyz @codetripnft @m3org @voxvienne @coldie @hyperfy_io @ballisticb @reneil1337 @punk6529 @n0shot1 @cryptovoxels @horus_art @conniedigital @rutgervandertas @kanemayfield @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Matthew & Rizzle kick things off as they often do chatting art and the WIP. On the art-side of things, Panter Xhita has an epic collection dropping on NG featuring the WIP, and tomorrow is WIPSgiving - complete with a Metaverse Macys-style parade. Don't miss the WIP tomorrow. From there the conversation careens into a rich discussion on community formation in crypto, and how folks can prevent the omnipresent reality of money from killing authentic community. All that said, it'd be dope if someone donated $1M to the WIP;) Also, if you haven't already, check out StreakPoints, a brand new side project created from Cameron from Cent. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @marble_cards @zero________one @dankvr @boomboxheads @godfreymeyer @dat_ogar @MetageistVR @PanterXhita @skeenee_art @maxosirisart @Fractilians7 @EclecticMethod @Paradoxx_Media @BroadsideNFT @cent @chejazi @PeterThePolarBear @voxvienne @cryptovoxels @hyperfy_io @StreakPoints @fabianospeziari @metabrookhawk @TMWSTW_NFT @larvalabs @Jihoz_Axie @axieinfinity @aavegotchi @CocaCola @ModeratsArt @TokenAngels @nvidia @Battlefield @Activision @Konami@ nintendo @roblox @pepsi

Before checking out for the Thanksgiving break Matthew & Rizzle recorded a relaxed pod reflecting on the welcome break that many will be able to enjoy before the last sprint of the year begins with Basel and the rest of the December blitz. In particular the perceptible increase in "blockchain archeologists" aka the folks putting out respectable bids on older mints has been a welcome bright spot amidst the still swirling storm clouds following the Binance vs Curmudgeon States of America announcement yesterday. NFTs are coordinates to digital history that bids help recall. The boys also talk about the sense that many seem to be feeling about how crypto may help increase the signal of specific identities amidst a potential ai-powered creative boom that would otherwise overwhelm our human abilities to identify the good from the bad [note: a lot of hypothetical examples bandied about by talking heads focus on ai created images and how crypto could help folks distinguish between non-ai images and ai-created images, but may not be the best framing]. Wishing everyone but ponzi pumpers a very happy long holiday weekend! Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @cz_binance @binance @callofduty @battlefield @skeenee_art @supahmarbler @opensea @jbrukh @svc_hb @KnownOrigin_io @mightymooseart @wizardx_0x @AmpleforthOrg @friendtech @WellsFargo @RogerDickerman @cent @clairesilver12 @NeuralBricolage @eas_eth @reddit @bankofamerica @fka787 @dankvr @boomboxheads @godfreymeyer @hyperfy_io @art_alex_shell

This week's episode of the Matthew & Rizzle Show kicks off with a preview of an absolutely epic WIP Meetup slated for tomorrow. Check out The WIP Meetup's twitter for all the details. As the boys often do, they then zoom out and and highlight the completely open-sourced playbook they have developed around the WIP. Everyone on the growing WIP Crew joined simply becuase they raised a hand to help support and their addition to the Crew added value to the show. This specific example can be applied (And seen in other early projects) over and over - the only limiting factor is the root idea and how extensible it is. Crypto is for doers. And if you want to do something, the only barrier standing in the way of getting in on the action is yourself and taking the first step or raising your hand. Matthew rounds out the chat with a shill for folks to subscribe to his onchain writing over on Mirror. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @BayBackner @decentraland @DecentralandDAO @hyperfy_io @cryptovoxels @EclecticMethod @KORUS_AI @VectorMeldrew @AsyncArt @twobadour @CultCryptoArt @neonglitch86 @broadsidenft @mightymooseART @XCOPYART @KnownOrigin_io @viamirror @skeenee_art @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @RayBuckton @Fractilians7 @MetageistVR @MetaBrookHawk @ballisticb @dragonateyt @Paradoxx_Media @trippyogi @sandyme0ws @itscarolinaduh_ @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @itsreallysho @ezincr @foxyoga_om @marble_cards @zero________one @dankvr @boomboxheads @godfreymeyer @V_A_L_I_A_N_T

Matthew & Rizzle are joined by Trislit & Dragonate to talk about the woulda, coulda, shoulda moments that everyone in crypto experiences at one point or another. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @trislit @dragonateyt @gordongoner @HicetnuncArt @abysms11 @NeuralBricolage @patrickamadon @404fdn @swopes @toadswiback @yugalabs @benclarkson @boredapeyc @taylorswift13 @LouieCRhymes @sony @tiktok_us

To kick off this week's episode, Matthew & Rizzle hit folks across the head (for like the millionth time) reminding everyone about the epic WIP Meetup that took place last Thursday which saw $5k in NFT prizes provided and distributed by an #anonsnail. That re-cap paves the way for a conversation focused on our burgeoning onchain reality using Elon Musk's recent (partially correct) comments on NFTs as a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience as a jump off point that somehow ends with some deep commentary on how the tectonic plate of the old-world is colliding with the blockchain powered onchain tectonic plate of crypto in interesting ways. Trust us, it will all make sense after you listen to this episode. Oh yeah, and we also laughed about Nic Carter laying the smack down on Liz Warren. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @stellacat4 @codetripnft @hyperfy_io @AshConnell @Paradoxx_Media @misfitpixels @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @MetageistVR @Fractilians7 @coldie @vipeio @avastarsnft @trislit @cyberbrokers_ @supahmarbler @MLOdotArt @0xPolygon @TMWSTW_NFT @optimismFND @upstreetai @elonmusk @joerogan @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @VanArman @V_A_L_I_A_N_T @ballisticb @larvalabs @XCOPYART @nickcarter @itsreallysho @dragonateyt @chainalysis @NftCelestials

We love you, Async.Art. Long live Async.Art. This week's episode of the Matthew & Rizzle Show starts off with a somber reflection of Async.Art, the revolutionary programmable art project that just announced they will be winding down of their business a few days ago. The two original co-founders, Conlan & n0shot, are dear friends dating back to Cent days, so this news hits especially hard. Matthew & Rizzle talk about the highlights of the project and discuss how hard startup life and founding a new venture at the bleeding edge of the blockchain can be. Gone maybe, but never forgotten. The last half of the show is dedicated to a much brighter subject: the epic Halloween bash and $5k in prize giveaways planned for the WIP Meetup tomorrow (2023 Oct. 26). Nuff said. Also, shout-out to Trislit for making a guest appearence in the middle of the show as Matthew furiously searched for Terra Naomi's name to give her the accolades she deserved for being a powerhouse while at Async.Art. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @asyncart @n0shot1 @conlan @xcopyart @mattkaneartist @Micah_Johnson3 @ConnieDigital @cent @artblocks_io @niftygateway @cryptovoxels @achilleas40 @sambrukhman @BreadBreaker22 @trislit @terranaomi @superrare @coldie @vipeio @avastarsnft @hyperfy_io @AshConnell @bnolan @upstreetai @mlodotart @codetripnft @cyberbrokers_ @memeexplorers @onchainchain @artonblockchain @MacTuitui @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @misfitpixels @RayBuckton @fractilians7 @stellacat4 @Paradoxx_Media @nineoverzero @supahmarbler @TheSandboxGame @zero________one @KnownOrigin_io @opensea

This week Matthew & Rizzle recap the past few months of the WIP and the buzz around it that has been growing. It's no secret or surprise to folks who have been to any of the WIPs held over the past few months that attendance continue to grow each week. Why is that, you ask? Well, for one we've been leaning into fun in-world experiences that you need to actually be present for. And two, the interoperable future we've all been building towards for years is finally starting to manifest in easier to implement ways. But again, it's all about having fun and being weird which is the plan for tomorrow's WIP Meetup as well. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @RayBuckton @metageistvr @codetripnft @dat_ogar @dragonateyt @fractilians7 @fabianospeziari @trislit @trippyogi @twobadour @maxosirisart @WPeaster @BanklessHQ @MetaversalXP @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @Paradoxx_Media @NineOverZero @AshConnell @hyperfy_io @cryptovoxels @bnolan @CryptoSpectr @ArtPetio @zigor @oncyber @vr_human @CryptoClayArt @ezincr @coldie @blackboxdotart @n0shot1 @MuseumofCrypto @BroadsideNFT

Who knew that we would achieve enlightenment at the same time our dreams of an interoperable future started to manifest onchain? Who. Knew. On this week's episode, Rizzle and Matt talk about the bottom of hockey sticks, the importance of mindsets regardless of whatever condition the markets find themselves in, and how amazingly awesome The WIP, WIP Crew, and WIP Fam are. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @AlesongBrewing @fakewhale_xyz @RayBuckton @metageistvr @codetripnft @mattkaneartist @peterpandam @cburniske @dat_ogar @itsreallysho @hyperfy_io @dragonateyt @foxyoga_om @cent @samuelljackson @fractilians7 @fabianospeziari @MemeExplorers @eclecticmethod @misfitpixels

Who's got the popcorn? A polarizing debate erupted all over and around crypto twitter yesterday after the maestro Matt Kane revealed his serialized collection "Contractual Obligations" to 250 SR Rare Pass holders. Rizzle and Matthew wade into the exciting waters and try to cast light across the full spectrum of the debate. Regardless of whichever side of the debate you may fall on, one fact remains true: Matt has us all talking about art again. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @MattKaneArtist @SuperRare @KnownOrigin_io @EclecticMethod @stellabelle @zero________one @VanArman @thesarahshow @SamSpratt @manifoldxyz @cent. @blackboxdotart @opensea @HicetnuncArt @toadswiback @RtClick_Save @SlingShotDAO @fabianospeziari. @patriziabarnato @bananakin @MetageistVR @voxvienne @NineOverZero @stina_jones @editionalapp @SkazOne @Metavoxelz @hyperfy_io @oncyber

We're back after a brief hiatus (all Rizzle's fault with him heading down to Austin, TX doing important things with Found3r). To kick things off we dive into the reason why we took a week off - said important irl meetup in Austin, TX led by David All and the Found3r team who are focused on the real, human stories of web3. The conversation branches off from there to cover the differences between putting on irl meetups versus url gatherinds and the amazing energy that is re-emerging around The WIP Meetup (big shoutout to Hyperfy and all the amazing updates their INCREDIBLY lean team is pushing out seemingly all the time). Matt waxes poetic on the need to lean into into pure play in the metaverse (aka digital spaces where folks can live, work and play) highlighted by The WIP of course, as well as amazing projects and and initiatives like ZeroOne, the race track and scoreboard that Misfit Pixels + Carl put together, and all the amazing virtual spaces that artists like Bananakin are putting together. The bottomline is that there is an ever expanding and far more accessible toolkit available to anyone with an internet connection that people can leverage to help craft and build playful digital and virtual experiences. The time to have fun is now. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @FOUND3RUSA @trislit @DavidAll @bryanbrinkman @kelseykdriscoll @UpbringOrg @Permissionless @RayBuckton @GeoCoolingTx @hyperfy_io @AshConnell @AndrewSteinwold @Coldie @ThisArtMovement @Fractilians7 @money_alotta @_deafbeef @MattKaneArtist @MisfitPixels @cartar_l @bananakin @Pointshark1 @cryptovoxels @MetageistVR @Paradoxx_Media @CyberBrokers_ @zero________one @aaronhuey @MLOdotArt @upstreetai

This week Matthew carries out a performance review of Rizzle's last four years in NFT land to figure out how he got from Cent to where he is today. We cover a lot of ground including his pre-Cent days (both as a normie in the "real world" and in crypto) as well as his time at NFT42, Monaverse, and all the stops in between. If you are one of the many folks who can't get enough Rizzle in their lives, this episode is for you. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @cent @ScrillaVentura @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @ConnieDigital @j1mmyeth @AvaStarsNFT @nameless_nft @ArtOnBlockchain @artblocks_io @OnChainChain @ezincr @josiebellini @DeFi_Dad @FlyFrogsNFT @mfnkl @monaverse @justinmmelillo @CallMeLatasha @ChangeDAO @FOUND3RUSA @DavidAll @kelseykdriscoll @zero________one @vipeio @cynnx_crypto @Russfranky @Fractilians7 @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @dragonateyt

IT's kind of wild to think about, but today marks the four year anniversary of Rizzle reverse-spotlight interviewing Matthew on his podcast which immediately became the shared podcast yall know today as the Matthew & Rizzle Show. To mark this heroic (for crypto) milestone, Rizzle interviews Matthew (again) and asks him what he's been up to over the last four years which results in Matthew talking, a lot. Note: There are far too many names to shout-out and thank that have had a profound impact on our lives over the last four years, however, we tried to shout as many folks out as possible. If you don't hear your name know that we are still thinking of you. Now here's to 40 more years of running our mouths! Shout-outs: @cent @WhaleStreetoffl @prrfbeauty @WhaleSharkETH @fabianospeziari @claycal303 @spherical_art @AxieInfinity @artblocks_io @ConnieDigital @MemeExplorers @DLROWiAM @dragonateyt @friendtech @ByteLong @MetageistVR @money_alotta @samsung @chejazi @SuperRare @dfinzer @opensea @conlan @AsyncArt @niftygateway @dccockfoster @gcockfoster @tommyk_eth @Micah_Johnson3 @twobadour @beeple @MetacastGroup @muratpak @Coldie @BauhausMovement @brtmoments @Hackatao @skygolpe @missalsimpson @NFTBlondieETH @thesarahshow @bryanbrinkman @PanterXhita @jonburgerman @CubesCrypto @KimKardashian @PatsFoundation @TheSlyStallone @TheWeekendRiot @starbucks @redbull @zero________one @ArtBasel @NonNftSummit @SamSpratt @jivdontexist @basileus_eth @2Yeahyeah @MattKaneArtist @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @officialmcafee @trislit @j1mmyeth @supahmarbler @cryptovoxels @AndrewSteinwold @EclecticMethod

This week Matthew & Rizzle talk about two diametrically opposed new crypto apps: Friend.Tech & zeroone. After talking about the bad (i.e. FT) we focus on the good-good that zeroone is bringing to the crypto space with their three-way free approach to digital art (i.e. free-to-join, free-to-create, and free-to-collect). Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @friendtech @clubhouse @BitClout @tryrollhq @zero________one @editionalapp @ludovica__rosi @co1born @museumofcrypto @cent @BuildOnBase @HicetnuncArt @luluixixix @wgmeets @mightymooseart @ScrillaVentura @mlibty @reneil1337 @coldie @flyfrogsnft @supahmarbler @0xsteady @m3org @dankvr @bnolan @cryptovoxels @Fractilians7 @baybackner @MetacastGroup @decentraland @xcopyart @KnownOrigin_io @boomboxheads @CultCryptoArt @oncyber @hyperfy_io

In a couple weeks on Wednesday, August 30th, Matthew & Rizzle will release a brand new reverse spotlight where Rizzle will interview Matt on what he's been up to in the four years since first recording the very first reverse spotlight with Rizzle (on August 30, 2019). We're making it easy for anyone that wants to listen to that original recording by re-sharing it today complete with a LINK to the original transcript and Cent post.