Podcasts about CryptoKitties

Steven Goldfeder, creator of Arbitrum and CEO of Off Chain Labs, reveals the unexpected journey from academia to building one of crypto's most successful Layer 2 solutions.Arbitrum has become Ethereum's leading scaling solution with billions in TVL.In this episode:• How early "failures" shaped Steven's career trajectory.• Why Ethereum needs Arbitrum and other layer 2 scaling solutions• How Arbitrum established itself as a leader.• The critical UX challenges the Arbitrum ecosystem must overcome• Why interoperability is 90% a UX problem and how Arbitrum will help solve it by 2025& more! PARTNERS

Send us a textBeginBot takes us on a captivating journey through his eclectic world of collecting – from CryptoPunks to Pope memorabilia – while challenging conventional wisdom about what makes art valuable in the blockchain era.As one of the early adopters in the crypto art scene, BeginBot shares how his programmer background and natural affinity for "weird subcultures" led him from CryptoKitties to BoardApe meetups, always following his intuitive sense of what resonated personally rather than chasing trends. His refreshing honesty cuts through typical crypto platitudes: "I love that people hate it," he admits about the contrarian nature of Web3 that continues to draw him in.What makes this conversation exceptional is BeginBot's passionate defense of creative conflict. While many in the space avoid criticism to maintain harmony and value, he argues that the greatest art movements throughout history thrived on disagreement and provocative ideas. "No one wants to talk about the bad stuff," he laments, explaining how the lack of critical discourse ultimately weakens artistic evolution. His admiration for Death beef's entropy-based work – blockchain art that deliberately decays with each transaction – reveals his appreciation for conceptual depth over mere aesthetics.Perhaps most fascinating is BeginBot's current exploration of AI-generated art that creates deeply personalized experiences. Rather than using technology to please everyone, he's interested in its potential to provoke powerful emotions specific to each viewer – even if that means discomfort. "I want to make them cry, scream," he explains, challenging the notion that art should primarily seek approval or financial gain.Whether you're deep in the crypto art world or simply curious about collecting, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on finding meaning in what we choose to value. Subscribe now and join the conversation about what truly makes something worth collecting beyond its price tag.https://x.com/beginbotbotSupport the show

While DeFi's ultimate goal is to provide an alternative for TradFi, blockchain gaming caters to retail masses, onboarding millions of users to crypto through incentives and fun gameplay. The greatest success story in Web3 gaming thus far has been, without a doubt, Axie Infinity. Apart from creating an engaged community whose early adopters also experienced rags-to-riches stories, it kickstarted an entire movement around play-to-earn gaming. Many have tried copying it, yet most of them failed. Axie Infinity managed to design a sustainable economy that combined NFTs and fungible tokens. The result was the first gamified crypto mining event, at scale. In order to accommodate such a massive demand, in a time when L2 rollups were still in R&D, Sky Mavis founded Ronin, a gaming-oriented Ethereum sidechain. The community that formed around Axie Infinity created a tremendous network effect, solidifying Ronin's PMF as a gaming powerhouse. Before long, many up-and-coming titles migrated to Ronin, and the growth effects in all their key metrics (i.e. DAUs, transactions, revenue, etc.) further fuelled the flywheel.Topics covered in this episode:Jeff's backgroundCryptokittiesJoining Axie Infinity and how it evolvedMonetizing Axie's economyThe recipe for successful blockchain gamesBuilding Ronin, the gaming L1On-chain vs. off-chain game elementsCommunity buildingRonin's economy & composabilityMost suitable gaming genre for Web3AI x gamingCrypto gaming investmentsRonin's current state and future roadmapAxie's upcoming MMOEpisode links:Jeff Zirlin on XAxie Infinity on XRonin on XSky Mavis on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

Dans cet épisode, nous plongeons dans les profondeurs de l'histoire des NFT avec un invité de choix : Archivist (alias @punk3606), véritable détective de la blockchain et spécialiste de ce qu'on appelle désormais l'archéologie crypto.Deux ans après sa première venue, il revient avec de nouvelles découvertes, plus profondes encore, sur les origines des NFT et du digital ownership. Il nous propose une relecture complète de l'histoire des NFTs, bien au-delà des récits classiques débutant avec les CryptoPunks ou CryptoKitties.Ce qu'on apprend dans cet épisode* Namecoin (2011), deuxième blockchain après Bitcoin, est au cœur des premières expérimentations. C'est là que se trouvent les tout premiers non-fungible assets, bien avant Ethereum.* Le premier asset non fongible de l'histoire serait D/Bitcoin, enregistré sur Namecoin en avril 2011. Il s'agissait d'un domaine .bit.* Des ASCII arts mintés dès mai 2011 (dont le célèbre “boobies”) témoignent d'une forme primitive de crypto art.* En janvier 2012, le mème F**K Yea est encodé entièrement dans un Namecoin name. Il s'agit de la première image on-chain, possédable, transférable et reconstructible.* Le duo Trent & Masha McConaghy, avec la collaboration de Vitalik Buterin, a jeté les bases d'un protocole de certification d'œuvres numériques sur la blockchain, dès 2013, bien avant Ethereum.* Le débat autour du “premier NFT” est sans fin, car il dépend de la définition choisie : technique, artistique, expérimentale, commerciale…

Send us a textJoin us on a fascinating journey with Erick Snowfro, a visionary in the digital art and NFT space, as we uncover the evolution of crypto art and its integration into modern culture. Hear firsthand how a white elephant gift exchange involved a CryptoPunk, adding a playful layer to the serious business of art collecting. Erick reveals his initial skepticism about NFTs and shares insights on the emerging concept of "fidgetals," a hybrid of physical and digital art, while emphasizing the importance of preserving digital purity.Travel back to simpler times with us as we reminisce about childhood collections, from comic cards to memorabilia, and explore how these experiences shape our understanding of digital collectibles today. Erickf and I discuss the initial hurdles and eventual embrace of digital rarity, highlighted by platforms like NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties. We'll take you through the vibrant community interactions on platforms like Discord and examine how digital art is breaking barriers, making art ownership more accessible than ever.As we look toward the future, Erick provides a visionary perspective on the intersection of digital assets with fashion and physical products, imagining a world where digital art is as accessible as picking up a print at IKEA. With a focus on balancing exclusivity and accessibility, we explore the promising potential of digital art in consumer experiences, from personalized collections to broader institutional adoption. All this is wrapped up in the playful and relaxed vibe that defines the NorCal and Shill Podcast, making this episode a must-listen for art enthusiasts and digital explorers alike.https://x.com/ArtOnBlockchainSupport the show

Send us a textAdventure photographer and filmmaker Matt Scobel takes us on a journey from the misty allure of Niagara Falls to the majestic Canadian Rockies. With a camera in hand and an eye for the breathtaking, Matt shares how his creative endeavors have evolved, from YouTube series "Making a Photo" to offering hands-on courses in astro and night photography. As an artist navigating the digital age, he emphasizes the importance of digital security, recounting his dive into NFTs, inspired by playful ventures like CryptoKitties and a conversation from a Logan Paul podcast.Reflecting on his multifaceted career path, Matt opens up about his evolution from curious kid making stop-motion videos to a role at Apple during the iconic launch of the original iPhone. His diverse experiences, including gigs as a line cook and forklift driver, have all contributed to his artistic journey. His narrative underscores the long-standing creative drive that has seen him through various roles, culminating in a profound passion for capturing the world through photography and videography.Our lively conversation doesn't shy away from philosophical musings on the artist's role as a disruptor in the NFT space and the challenges of maintaining individuality amidst trends. Matt shares personal stories of trading NFTs, highlighting the excitement and camaraderie of engaging with notable collectors. With a nod to decentralization and the innovative potential of smart contracts, we wrap up this episode by celebrating the support and community of collectors who inspire continued creativity. Join us for a blend of heartfelt gratitude and artistic exploration on the NorCal and Shill Podcast.Support the show

This show dives into the Pizza Pets on-chain game. The game operates on Bitcoin's Ordinals Protocol and allows users to care for and evolve digital pets through various in-game mechanics. Players navigate challenges by feeding their pets and using all sorts of substances within a 70-day game period (or longer!). The end goal is to collect 11 'immortal' pets to breed new ones. We also discuss the deflationary twist to the CryptoKitties model. Additional features like the pet pulverizer and various in-game items add rich layers of strategy and interaction. The episode also covers details about game updates, user interface enhancements, and upcoming features. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

Send us a textTo learn more, please visit Frances Liddell's site.Show Notes:0:00 Frances Liddell on justice and technology1:30 Liddell's background2:50 CryptoKitties 3:50 NFTs5:20 ORAgen & DECaDE research centre 7:20 C2PA 8:15 tokenized rights9:45 ORA use cases10:30 themes from ORA interviews12:15 YouTube as a supportive platform v. TikTok13:00 smart contracts and licensing15:00 perspectives on attribution 16:30 Emily Gould question on attribution24:50 animation sector with stronger preference for attribution not open source 26:45 interviews revealed uncertainty on data scraping29:50 lack of awareness about the environmental impact of blockchain31:50 repatriation and blockchain and her work as associate research fellow with Art & Antiquities Blockchain Consortium34:50 Balot NFT - Balot sculpture in Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 37:30 ORA project status38:15 ORAgen Fables39:00 recommendations for creatives: to review C2PA & Content Credentials41:00 Gould: responses during interviews about copyright concerns 45:30 location of individuals interviewed47:20 impact of tech on issues of injustice - benefits/concerns surrounding decentralization 50:40 current work with ORA51:30 Oluwatobi AlukoPlease share your comments and/or questions at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.comTo hear more episodes, please visit Warfare of Art and Law podcast's website.Music by Toulme.To view rewards for supporting the podcast, please visit Warfare's Patreon page.To leave questions or comments about this or other episodes of the podcast and/or for information about joining the 2ND Saturday discussion on art, culture and justice, please message me at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.com. Thanks so much for listening!© Stephanie Drawdy [2024]

Dans cet épisode, John et Remy explorent l'univers fascinant de NatDiamonds, un projet mêlant innovation blockchain et joaillerie numérique sur Bitcoin. Leurs invités Aymeric et David, fondateurs de ce projet pionnier, présentent leur vision : utiliser la Digital Matter Theory (DMT) pour extraire des "diamants numériques" directement à partir des blocs de Bitcoin.Points clés :* Digital Matter Theory (DMT) :* Concept comparant Bitcoin à une table périodique numérique où certains éléments, comme les diamants, sont découverts dans des champs spécifiques des blocs Bitcoin.* Ces "éléments" sont immuables, rares et non arbitraires, générés selon les patterns naturels des données Bitcoin.* NatDiamonds :* Diamonds : Tokens représentant des diamants numériques, extraits lorsque le pattern 21 apparaît dans un champ spécifique des blocs Bitcoin.* NatJewels : Collection plus rare, basée sur le pattern D21, intégrant d'autres pierres précieuses numériques comme des rubis ou des émeraudes.* Rareté et créativité :* Les collections sont conçues pour évoluer : les possesseurs peuvent combiner plusieurs tokens selon des règles mathématiques (comme des palindromes) pour créer de nouveaux éléments uniques.* Cette dynamique rappelle le breeding des CryptoKitties, mais appliquée au luxe digital.* Une nouvelle vision du luxe numérique :* NatDiamonds ambitionne de devenir une référence pour les objets rares dans les métaverses, ancrant leur valeur dans la blockchain Bitcoin, garantissant immutabilité et authenticité.En conclusion, cet épisode ouvre une réflexion passionnante sur la place des actifs numériques rares dans le luxe et l'art. Les NatDiamonds, grâce à la DMT, révèlent une nouvelle manière d'explorer Bitcoin, bien au-delà de sa fonction monétaire.Pour aller plus lien:* Site web officiel de la collection NatDiamonds* Vidéo explicative sur la Digital Matter Theory* Lien pour minter les NatDiamonds et les Natjewels* Site web de la communauté BitMap* Découvrez le replay vidéo de l'épisode ici:* This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nftmorning.com

Roham Gharegozlou is the Founder and CEO of Dapper Labs, and a Board Member of the Flow Foundation. After founding Axiom Zen in 2012, he developed multiple award-winning products and companies, including Routific and Zenhub. During this time, his team introduced ERC-721 to mainstream audiences and coined the term "NFT" with CryptoKitties, one of the first blockchain games to gain widespread popularity. Under Roham's leadership, Dapper Labs developed NBA Top Shot, NFL ALLDAY, and Disney Pinnacle. He was also instrumental in developing Flow, a blockchain designed for mainstream adoption.Flow is now the home for consumer Web3, attracting major brands like Disney, Mattel, and Ticketmaster/LiveNation, with over 45 million user accounts on the network. With the biggest ecosystem fund in Web3 for supporting developers and projects building on Flow, the network was the L1 of choice for hackers at the most recent ETHGlobal hackathon. Roham holds BA, BS, and MS degrees from Stanford University.In this conversation, we discuss:- The origin story of Crypto Kitties & NFTs- Fungible vs non-fungible things in life- CryptoKitties new game- General Web3: Future of NFT market, blockchain-based IPs- The Crescendo Upgrade: Flow achieving EVM equivalence- What EVM equivalence means for Flow, and on a wider scale, for developers and users- How Flow is building web3's next killer app, and Crescendo's role in mobilizing that process- Making Cadence one of the best smart contract languages in the industry- DeFi on FLOW- Digital IP- Crypto in CanadaFlowWebsite: flow.comX: @flow_blockchainTelegram: t.me/flow_blockchainRoham GharegozlouX: @rohamLinkedIn: Roham Gharegozlou ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Dapper Labs CEO Roham Gharegozlou discusses how digital collectibles and partnerships with major brands like NBA, NFL and Disney are laying the foundation for on-chain identity.Roham Gharegozlou, CEO and co-founder of Dapper Labs, joins the show to discuss the evolution of digital collectibles and blockchain technology. From the early days of CryptoKitties to partnerships with major brands like NBA, NFL, and Disney, Roham shares insights on creating authentic experiences for super-fan communities. This episode explores the growing adoption of blockchain technology, the integration of AI with their virtual influencer Lil Miquela and the company's vision for the future of digital ownership.Links mentioned from the podcast: How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto IndustryOpenAI Completes Deal That Values Company at $157 BillionRoham's TwitterWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dapper Labs CEO Roham Gharegozlou discusses how digital collectibles and partnerships with major brands like NBA, NFL and Disney are laying the foundation for on-chain identity.Roham Gharegozlou, CEO and co-founder of Dapper Labs, joins the show to discuss the evolution of digital collectibles and blockchain technology. From the early days of CryptoKitties to partnerships with major brands like NBA, NFL, and Disney, Roham shares insights on creating authentic experiences for super-fan communities. This episode explores the growing adoption of blockchain technology, the integration of AI with their virtual influencer Lil Miquela and the company's vision for the future of digital ownership.Links mentioned from the podcast: How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto IndustryOpenAI Completes Deal That Values Company at $157 BillionRoham's TwitterWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a Text Message.Is it possible to transform skepticism into passion? NorCal Guy's journey from doubting early NFT projects like CryptoKitties to becoming an ardent collector of one-of-one digital artworks is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as NorCal recounts his first encounter with NBA Top Shots and the concept of digital rarity, illuminating his transition from quick-flips to appreciating long-term value. Hear how his experiences and engagements with artists reshaped his perspective on the NFT space and solidified his commitment to this revolutionary form of digital ownership.Navigating the treacherous waters of cryptocurrency trading and the PFP game isn't for the faint of heart. NorCal opens up about the deceptive allure and potential financial pitfalls that lie in wait. We also dive into the future landscape of digital art, exploring how advancements in AI, VR, and AR are poised to revolutionize the art world. Imagine a future where AR-enhanced galleries and AI tools like MidJourney and ChatGPT become integral to both art and professional environments. NorCal emphasizes the importance of adapting to these technological advancements to stay ahead in the game.Connecting with the NFT community goes beyond just online interactions; it's about building meaningful relationships. NorCal shares tips on navigating both digital and face-to-face interactions, stressing the importance of consistency, thoughtfulness, and a touch of humor. We also celebrate the first episode of "Norcal and Schill Collector's Vault," reflecting on its success and the intriguing mystery surrounding the identity of Nor Calgar. This episode is packed with insights, strategies, and personal stories that make NorCal Guy's NFT journey a must-listen.Support the Show.

From the CryptoKitties craze to the 2021 market downturn, blockchain gaming was all the buzz. Since then, things have cooled down a lot. The question remains, is GameFi still on the decline, or is it just changing? In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we explore the state of GameFi in 2024 with Ash Hodgetts, CMO of the Undeads game. Clicker games have been grabbing headlines with the success of Hamster Kombat and Notcoin, but are they the future of the space? We'll also look at how important player communities are in this new era of GameFi, and take a look at the changing landscape of play-to-earn models. Stay tuned!Follow Cointelegraph on X at @Cointelegraph. This episode's host, Maxwell Koopsen.Cointelegraph's website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.[Collaboration]

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered what it takes to revolutionize the gaming industry? Join us as we sit down with Canaan Linder, the trailblazing CEO of Stardust, to uncover the future of Web3 gaming. From his early days as a software engineer at Bloomberg to leading a $35 million funded powerhouse, Canaan shares how his journey and passion for NFT projects like CryptoKitties laid the foundation for Stardust.  We dissect the innovative Wallet as a Service concept and its seamless integration of blockchain inventories into games, making the experience smoother for users. Canaan also sheds light on the evolving strategies for user acquisition and the ambitious goals set for Web3 gaming by 2027, aiming to match the quality and enjoyment of traditional gaming.In this episode, we also explore the transformative power of community in Web3 gaming. Learn how player ownership turns gamers into fervent advocates, driving the success of titles like RuneScape, Axie Infinity, and Shrapnel. Through engaging anecdotes and examples, we discuss the importance of community platforms like Discord and Twitter in fostering engagement. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Canaan offers invaluable tips on navigating the challenges of the Web3 space, stressing persistence, adaptability, and continuous learning. Whether you're fascinated by Stardust's journey or looking for entrepreneurial guidance, this conversation is packed with expert insights and inspiration.This episode was recorded through a Podcastle call on May 14, 2024. Read the blog article and show notes here:  https://webdrie.net/from-cryptokitties-to-stardust-canaan-linders-vision-for-web3-gaming-innovation/

Buzzwords are the language of business and marketing. But do they really live up to the hype? Find out how phrases like "end-to-end encryption" and "blockchain" are used to hype up a service that might not be what it seems. Join me on a journey through the world of buzzwords in cybersecurity marketing.Resources:Hackers steal nearly $10 million from Axie Infinity co-founder's personal accountsThe Spectacular Collapse of CryptoKitties, the First Big Blockchain GameSupport the Show.Visit us on Patreon for bonus content and special offers! But only if you hate scams too.

What if art could decay over time, or blockchain technology could make emotionally resonant experiences? This week on NorCal and Shill, our special guest Beginbot takes us on an exploratory journey into the eccentric world of crypto art and collectibles. From being an early adopter of CryptoPunks and CryptoKitties to indulging in quirky purchases like McDonald's toys and Pope memorabilia, Beginbot shares his unique perspective on the cyclical nature of collectible bubbles and the ongoing drama in the Web3 community. We also delve into his fascination with blockchain art that decays with each trade, making for a truly engaging conversation about the ever-evolving crypto art landscape.Next, we tackle the dynamic trends in the art and collectibles market. What sets radical artists apart, and how do they ensure their legacy? Highlighting the work of contemporary crypto artist DeafBeef, we discussed how innovation and controversy continue to shape the art world. Beginbot gives us his insights into the varying levels of security across different blockchain platforms, with a preference for Ethereum and Bitcoin-based Ordinals over others like Solana. We wrap up this chapter with reflections on the intrinsic motivations behind collecting and the relentless pursuit of those rare and exciting pieces.Lastly, we explore unconventional art concepts and the importance of building vibrant communities. From immersive, boundary-pushing art experiences to the potential of AI in crafting deeply emotional artworks, Beginbot opens up about his ongoing projects and innovative ideas. We delve into the sociology of art scenes, the significance of niche interests, and the value of stepping away from mainstream topics. Whether discussing childhood obsessions, the comfort of nostalgic items, or the exhilarating challenge of creating engaging content, this episode is a celebration of the unique passions that drive us and the thrilling art that challenges our perceptions.https://x.com/beginbotbotSupport the Show.

Ridhima Kahn, VP at Dapper Labs, shares insights on virtual influencers, digital collectibles, and major brand partnerships.Ridhima Kahn, VP at Dapper Labs, joins Avery and Sam to discuss the company's journey, from CryptoKitties to NBA Top Shot and beyond. She dives into the world of virtual influencers, detailing the evolution of virtual personality Miquela and the role of synthetic personalities. Ridhima also explores Dapper's digital collectibles strategy, partnerships with brands like Disney, the NFL and the NBA and the future potential of this emerging space.Links mentioned from the podcast: AI-Generated Bond Movie TrailerHow Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.Dapper Labs WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $100 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure. Get started today at safe.global.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry's most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ridhima Kahn, VP at Dapper Labs, shares insights on virtual influencers, digital collectibles, and major brand partnerships.Ridhima Kahn, VP at Dapper Labs, joins Avery and Sam to discuss the company's journey, from CryptoKitties to NBA Top Shot and beyond. She dives into the world of virtual influencers, detailing the evolution of virtual personality Miquela and the role of synthetic personalities. Ridhima also explores Dapper's digital collectibles strategy, partnerships with brands like Disney, the NFL and the NBA and the future potential of this emerging space.Links mentioned from the podcast: AI-Generated Bond Movie TrailerHow Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.Dapper Labs WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $100 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure. Get started today at safe.global.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry's most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lex chats with Yat Siu, co-founder and chairman of Animoca Brands -  a global leader in blockchain and gaming that is working to provide property rights for virtual assets via NFTs and related technologies. Yat discusses his journey into technology and gaming, as well as the intersection of gaming and decentralized finance. He shares his early experiences with technology, including writing MIDI software in the 1980s and discovering the power of online communities. Additionally, Yat discusses the shift from Web2 to Web3 and the importance of ownership and interoperability in gaming. He highlights the potential for virtual goods and NFTs to become platforms for building experiences and creating network effects. Yat emphasizes the need for trust and transparency in the gaming industry and the potential for Web3 to democratize ownership and create new opportunities for gamers. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Animoca Brands' Website: https://bit.ly/47Vv3UDYat's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/3NvEtxT Topics: Web3, crypto, blockchain, DeFi, NFT, NFTFi, Metaverse, tokens, gaming, GameFi, Web2 Companies: Animoca Brands, Animoca, ConsenSys, Dapper Labs, CryptoKitties, Axiom Zen, Minecraft, Sandbox, Mocaverse ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Benny Giang is the Co-Founder & Partner @ Future Primitive (https://futureprimitive.xyz). Future Primitive is a venture studio that builds startups, projects, and technologies for decentralized communities—including projects like token bound accounts (ERC 6551), a new primitive that will give every NFT its own account/wallet address. In this episode we chat through his work as a founding member of CryptoKitties and Dapper Labs, how he determines which projects to back as an angel investor or advisor, the genesis and possibilities of token bound accounts, how to think about learning about your community, his view on the near-term future of crypto, & much more.Recorded Monday November 13, 2023.

Bitcoin is in the news, and there's an amazing rush on cryptocurrencies and seemingly a new coin coming out every day. So it's becoming more obvious that we're in a bubble. But what's the real future of cryptocurrencies? Jason Hartman talks to Tama Churchouse, co-founder of Churchouse Publishing Limited and lead cryptocurrency analyst at Stansberry Churchouse Research, about what's going on in the world of cryptocurrency. Tama explains the differences between things like Bitcoin and Etherium, and the two look into what the government's future role in cryptocurrency will look like. Key Takeaways: [1:21] Why is there a sudden runup in cryptocurrencies? [6:00] The average transaction fee for Bitcoin is making it impossible to scale [10:06] There are currently over 1,500 different cryptocurrencies with a market cap of around $520 billion [12:01] There are currently protocols being written on the blockchain that you can buy into [14:35] An explanation of "CryptoKitties" and how it can be applied to other avenues [16:05] Etherium created a standardized token and how it's aiding in ICOs [18:13] Etherium doesn't scale and is expensive to use, creating some serious drawbacks [19:27] How Tama learned about cryptocurrency [26:08] Is decentralized decision making really a good idea or will it just bog everything down? [30:21] Cryptocurrency isn't really a great investment at the moment (perhaps it will become one), so what do we do with it today? [32:41] Bitcoin mania has people declaring it a storer of value, but it takes at LEAST a generation to be able to make such a claim [35:01] Will the government let cryptocurrencies go on (and can they even squash it if they try)? [38:10] Tama believes 2018 will bring a wave of regulations on to cryptocurrencies [40:59] How Tama would destroy Bitcoin if he really wanted to [43:53] One cryptocurrency you SHOULD NOT BUY Website: www.StansberryChurchhouse.com www.CoinMarketCap.com "The government doesn't like competition in anything, especially currency" "ICOs are, by far and away, Etherum's biggest proof of concept use case at the moment"     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

These conversations at the FWB Fest bring us to an engaging exploration of various topics, offering insights into our guest's experiences in the world of NFTs, collaborations, and the evolving landscape of Web3. In this episode, streetwear pioneer Jeff Staple shares his initial encounters with NFTs, revealing his journey from tentative exploration to full immersion. Jeff discusses his authentic approach to collaborations, emphasizing the importance of careful vetting and meaningful partnerships. He delves into the concept of merging physical and digital goods within the NFT space, acknowledging the challenges while highlighting the exciting possibilities. Meanwhile, CryptoKitties co-founder Benny Giang, talks about the evolution of NFTs, the challenges and opportunities in different industries like sports collectibles and fashion, the concept of "token-bound accounts," and how this new standard could empower NFTs to have greater functionality, including co-creation and interactions with AI models. He also discusses use cases across gaming, DAOs, infrastructure, and social platforms. Tune in for more!More from Edge of NFT:

These conversations at the FWB Fest bring us to an engaging exploration of various topics, offering insights into our guest's experiences in the world of NFTs, collaborations, and the evolving landscape of Web3. In this episode, streetwear pioneer Jeff Staple shares his initial encounters with NFTs, revealing his journey from tentative exploration to full immersion. Jeff discusses his authentic approach to collaborations, emphasizing the importance of careful vetting and meaningful partnerships. He delves into the concept of merging physical and digital goods within the NFT space, acknowledging the challenges while highlighting the exciting possibilities. Meanwhile, CryptoKitties co-founder Benny Giang, talks about the evolution of NFTs, the challenges and opportunities in different industries like sports collectibles and fashion, the concept of "token-bound accounts," and how this new standard could empower NFTs to have greater functionality, including co-creation and interactions with AI models. He also discusses use cases across gaming, DAOs, infrastructure, and social platforms. Tune in for more!More from Edge of NFT:

Check out Jon's daily Substack - GamesTX. In BCGW #134, Jon Jordan talk to Infinigods' co-founder Owen O'Donaghue about how it's building out its interoperable ecosystem of games, which offer different gaming experiences but share NFTs, while also allowing players to earn tradeable assets through gameplay in a sustainable manner. 1:33 Owen talks through his previous career at Microsoft and Facebook/Meta 6:47 Axie Infinity, NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties and the rise of blockchain games 9:00 The value of open economies in F2P games 11:41 The setting of Infinigods' games with respect to mythology, IP and scaling the universe 15:50 "We think shared NFT assets [between games] is really cool" 17:34 "We though about doing a larger Clash of Clans-type game" 21:50 Explaining InfiniMerge's play-to-earn element, using NFTs not ERC20 tokens 25:20 "People can consistently mint an Ark for $10 and sell them for $22" 29:24 Game release schedule in the coming months and the scaling strategy 33:02 Positive around using app stores to distribute web3 games 35:45 The browser-based market is not big enough. You need to be on app stores.

Benny is the co-founder at Future Primitive. We talk how consumer experiences shape protocol standards — including the CryptoKitties story, how CryptoKitties led to the development of ERC-721, breaking down what ERCs and EIPs actually are, token bound accounts, and the needs addressed by ERC-6551. - - Follow Benny: https://twitter.com/BennyGiang Follow Chase: https://twitter.com/chaserchapman Follow On the Other Side: https://twitter.com/ontheOSpod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pJInKm Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3M7wHbP Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3pMRbiM - -  Disclaimer: Nothing said on On The Other Side is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Chase and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In the latest episode of the DeFi Download podcast, the CEO and co-founder of DappRadar, Skirmantas Januškas, was interviewed by Piers about the origins of his platform and the challenges of tracking dApps in the ever-changing landscape of the blockchain industry.SummaryIn recent years, the industry of Web3 decentralised applications (dApps) has exploded, reaching a tipping point of mass adoption with millions of users and hundreds of billions of dollars locked up in DeFi protocols. DappRadar pioneered reliable on-chain metrics and became the primary dApp discovery destination. DappRadar is evolving into the World's Dapp Store and introducing the RADAR token to reward user participation and contributions.Key takeawaysDappRadar is a comprehensive source of information on dApps across multiple platforms (and will soon include Radix). This is a crucial feature as it allows users to have a one-stop shop for information on different dApps available on different blockchain platforms and saves them time and effort in searching for information on different platforms.DappRadar is a significant player in the DeFi space, with ambitious goals and a community-driven approach.DappRadar has ambitious goals and is constantly striving to grow its user base. Its goal is to have millions of owners and billions of users, and there are currently half a million monthly active users on the platform.Chapters[01:14] When was DappRadar founded?[03:04] Skirmantas was captivated not only by CryptoKitties but also by the idea of using blockchain technology for purposes other than simply storing value in Bitcoin. He was particularly intrigued by the concept of smart contracts, which enable trustless logic execution. He also saw how blockchain technology could aid in the prevention of scams in activities like online poker.[04:26] Why Skirmantas chose to build DappRadar[06:27] The challenges of keeping data up to date in the DeFi space[09:09] Major trends for 2023 based on DappRadar's experience as a comprehensive gateway to Blockchain information[12:22] Speculations for the future of play-to-earn (P2E) games in the year 2023[14:09] The shift in focus in the Web3 games space from speculation on assets to user-focused services, the challenges of building a successful game economy, and the experimentation that is taking place in this area[15:48] Gamification of non-gaming activities such as CrossFit and the potential for creating economies[18:09] Skirmantas' hardest lessons in building a business and user base[20:48] Linking audience engagement, dApp tracking, and the RADAR token[22:56] While some dApps are simple to track on the DappRadar platform, others necessitate more effort and communication with developers. The platform relies on community contributors to assist with this process and to strengthen the overall dApp store. What role does the RADAR token play in this process? [24:04] Using the RADAR token to incentivize community contributions[27:37] DappRadar's monthly active users and token holders, as well as its strategy for reaching millions of owners and billions of users[30:32] The number of DappRadar contributors [30:53] How to participate in the DappRadar communityFurther resourcesWebsite: dappradar.com Forum: forum.dappradar.comDiscord: discord.gg/4ybbssrHkm GitHub: github.com/dappradar Twitter: @DappRadar 

Kyler has a broad background story, from being a former professional snowboarder to working in banking, but as soon as he learned about Bitcoin, it clicked for him. A crypto OG, he has experienced both bears and bulls, with a great passion and interest for blockchain technology and gaming. Understanding the culture and the value proposition for collectibles, he had the idea of onboarding to web3 one of the most nostalgic and collectible games ever: Pogs.Time Stamps00:00 to 03:43 - Who's Kyler03:43 to 06:00 - Bringing Pogs to Web306:00 to 07:10 - The Power of Nostalgia07:10 to 10:00 - Building Pogs10:00 to 13:00 - Pogs Community13:00 to 15:00 - Being a Platform for Collabs15:00 to 19:40 - Derivative Culture19:40 to 20:05 - Releasing in Ethereum20:05 to 26:40 - Tangible Value26:40 to 36:30 - Blockchain Era36:30 to 42:00 - Onboarding New People42:00 to 50:25 - Game Mechanics50:25 to 53:30 - Casual Game53:30 to 55:00 - Multichain55:00 to 55:05t - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.pogdigital.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PogDigital Discord: https://discord.com/invite/pogdigitalUseful Links Based On ConversationUnity: https://unity.com/Block Jam: https://globalblockjam.com/index.htmlRivian: https://rivian.com/Crypto Kitties: https://www.cryptokitties.co/Decentraland: https://decentraland.org/Degods: https://degods.com/Okay Bears: https://www.okaybears.com/Checks: https://checks.art/Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY

Gather around the fireplace and let Rizzle and I take you on a trip down memory lane to the now infamous launch of the $B20 token back in January 2021 at the then largest metaverse event ever, Metapalooza. We talk about the token launch, original intent and technical underpinnings of the project that vaulted 20 unique Beeple 1/1s together with premium metaverse parcels and a 3lau soundscape followed by an epic crash and burn. After recording I uncovered the links to the buyout smart contract (since the original auction page frontend is no longer working) and other links that folks may find helpful as they dig into the project themselves. ___ B20 Buyout contract link: https://etherscan.io/address/0x450e00a6a32728a25b9dd06d7a9cf7193c9a0162#code Vault contract link 1 (holds B20 master key): https://etherscan.io/address/0xe846d7ab0bfff2f0b9b9a818b845fb99c94786c2 Vault contract link 2 (holds the Beeple Art + Metaverse Land +NFTs): https://etherscan.io/address/0xfe366786cb07068237fdb6232af60903c209a14b#code Broken auction frontend: https://b20.whalestreet.xyz/ ___ B20 FAQ 1 (Mar 9 2021): https://metapurser.substack.com/p/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-b20 B20 FAQ 2 (Mar 10 2021): https://medium.com/metapurse/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-b-20-buyout-e7edb445149a ___ Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @beeple @metakovan @lendroidproject @cryptovoxels @decentraland @VoxelArchitects @SomniumSpace @TheSandboxGame @3LAU @metapurse @Dreamverse_life @ZooToken @Dat_Ogar @steveklbnf @balajis @monaverse @dankvr @BrightMoments @crypto_citizens @CryptoKitties @mathcastles @VanArman @artblocks_io @poopie @dapperlabs @doodles @AFuckingNobody @MetageistVR @oncyber @scuube @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @MetaBrook @dragonateyt @niftygateway @wizards_magic @Pokemon

On episode 316 of BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain, Maria Rubtsova and Brandon Zemp have a discussion on NFTs and what it means to be a digital artist. Maria Rubtsova, known as Dreamfallart on Twitter, is a 29-year old digital artist known for her focus on fantasy, beauty and women themes. With over a decade of experience in digital illustration, Maria's work is inspired by space and nature. She has a strong educational background in both art and international relations. In 2018, Maria became interested in the world of cryptocurrency and was one of the first gamers to play CryptoKitties. This led to her discovery of the NFT art space. Her first NFT was sold in February 2022 and since then she has sold out several NFT collections. Timestamps... 0:00 | Intro 1:45 | Who is Maria Rubtsova? 6:12 | What is Dreamfall Art? 11:08 | Best NFT Platforms 12:40 | Original Experience with NFTs 19:00 | How do NFTs Empower Artists? 22:55 | Process of Creating NFTs 26:18 | Value of NFTs 29:20 | Dreamfall Community 30:55 | What's next for Maria Rubtsova? 33:15 | Conclusion The Guest on Social Media…

Launched in 2019, Rarible is one of the leading community-centric multichain NFT marketplaces. As an aggregated multichain marketplace, Rarible is unique in that it supports NFTs on Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Tezos, and Immutable X. Rarible also offers users the ability to create their own marketplaces in just a couple of clicks.Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Alex Salnikov sits down with Brian Friel to talk about Rarible's rich suite of products and services, his current views on NFTs, and where NFTs are headed next.About Alex:Alex Salnikov is the Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Rarible, a top-ranked community-centric NFT marketplace. A blockchain trailblazer and an active developer in the crypto space since 2012, Alex previously served as the Chief Technology Officer of CoinOffering, the first company to offer its shares in the form of blockchain assets. With a BA in Computer Science and an MA in Data Science, Alex's specialties span a variety of sectors including market analysis, decentralized finance, NFTs, and tokenomics. Show Notes:01:06 -  Who he is and how Rarible started04:38 - How Rarible differentiated itself from othe marketplaces06:30 - Community marketplace products10:20 - RARI foundation. What is that? Can you dive a little into what that's all about?13:39- Rarible DAO and the RARI token 16:10 - Multichain NFT marketplace vs single chain22:17 - His current view on NFTs. What is exciting?25:39 -  What is limiting NFTs?  27:42 -  A builder he admires in the ecosystem Full Transcript:Brian Friel (00:05):Hey everyone and welcome to The Zeitgeist, the show where we highlight the founders, developers, and designers who are pushing the Web 3.0 space forward. I'm Brian Friel, Developer Relations at Phantom, and I'm super excited to introduce our guest, Alex Salnikov, the Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Rarible, one of the leading top ranked community centric NFT marketplaces. Alex, welcome to the show.Alex Salnikov (00:28):Hello. Hey Brian. Thank you so much for having me today. It's going to be an exciting talk. Thank you to our listeners for connecting and to hearing our chat. I'm excited.Brian Friel (00:41):I'm excited as well. This is a great time to be having this conversation. Right about this time, Phantom is gearing up to launch its multi-chain beta out to the public and you guys are super well positioned for this being one of the first NFT marketplaces to take a very multi-chain approach. I want to get into all that today with you, but maybe before we go into all that, let's start with a little bit about you. Who are you and how did you start building Rarible?Alex Salnikov (01:06):I have a computer science background. I've been getting my degree in one of the best economic universities in my country before moving to the United States, and that was the most pro-Western liberal part of university. And I guess that laid a big foundation for me to be predisposed to crypto because the crypto is very openness, pro-liberal environment. And even before that, during high school I was trying to earn money online and I had a lot of troubles with just accepting payments. Everybody was like, Hey, give us your passport and KYC," and, "Oh, you're not 18 yet. We can't really work with you." That doesn't make sense at all to me.(01:49):So in the first or second year in my university, I discovered crypto, never left the space. It was 2012. I can say that I'm born crypto, never done anything else. Fell down the rabbit hole as soon as I read Bitcoin white paper because of the very fruitful background that I've been growing in. And yeah, started doing startups with my college partner. We did a lot of cool stuff that eventually grow into Rarible. I mean not exactly grown into Rarible, but our experience of doing projects led us to do Rarible because of the following of the natural progression. There was exchanges like DeFi stuff and NFTs. So we tried all of that and NFTs were the most consumer native out of all that. DeFi is for nerds.(02:42):And NFTs are for people. We always had been doing something for nerds and we wanted to do something for people. And I'm joking. It's not that I'm disrespectful. We wanted to do something for people and it was just so much fun. We traded a little NFTs and my experience of facing obstacles with online ownership, it made so much sense when you have an item and you can change the wallet. You enter the same 12 words into another wallet and you have all the same NFTs with you, you don't like the marketplace, you connect your wallet to another marketplace. So it feels maybe not that important. Many projects saying, "Okay, we'll do email and password." But this idea when you can change your tools and have all the same environment, this is what sells you that vision because you feel like you are the owner, not someone else is the owner. You feel control and ownership and that is the key part of all the NFT market.Brian Friel (03:45):Yeah. No, I totally agree. It's that ability to exit anytime and not requiring the permission of somebody else. That's really cool too your experience early on with online businesses, especially in a foreign country. Where did you grow up, by the way? What country did you grow up in?Alex Salnikov (03:59):Russia. One of the most restricted.Brian Friel (04:02):Yeah, trying to operate an online business as a teenager in Russia, it's probably one of the best educations for the value of this kind of stuff. That's awesome to hear. So you mentioned you're in university, you start 2012 in crypto, you're going through iterations with your co-founders on DeFi, then you get to NFTs. And I agree, NFTs was really one of the first mainstream consumer applications of crypto that it kind of clicked for everybody. Let's talk a little bit about Rarible. So when you guys started Rarible, what was different about Rarible that you guys decided to do at the time from some of the other marketplaces that were out there?Alex Salnikov (04:38):Rarible was probably one of the first five NFT companies that went out there and back then, OpenSea was around, SuperRare was around, a couple other platforms were around and there weren't almost any NFTs. So you had all the wallets, you had all the collectibles, tabs on your wallets, all the infrastructure, on ramp marketplace, but it was almost none NFT. There was a couple copies of CryptoKitties basically. And even if you wanted to create an NFT, you needed to either deploy a smart contract yourself or you needed to go to SuperRare, submit an application to get accepted, wait several weeks and then to create something.(05:26):And for us, after spending that much time in the crypto, it was a little contrarian to the openness and all the values that you bring. You're the owner. You don't want to ask anyone before creating an NFT. So we just did a simple experiment. We created a page that allowed you to create an NFT, no verification, no questions, upload your picture, upload your name, description, royalties, and connect the wallet, deploy your own smart contract and deploy your own token and all that just direct access to the chain without any intermediary. This just blew up. Apparently the crypto people resonated with that vision.Brian Friel (06:10):That's awesome. I love that. I think that's a good segue into some of the features that you guys have going now as well. So you started that kind of self-serve, create your own NFT marketplace. You guys have continued that same sort of spirit with your community marketplace products. What are some of those? Can you give us an overview of those products that you guys are building for the community?Alex Salnikov (06:30):The whole story goes more or less like this. Just a year after Rarible is life, we are taking a look at the market and we understand that the potential of NFTs is just so much more and so much wider than art market, than PFP market. We are very early at this point of even discover of the market what's possible with NFTs. And we understand that the more the market develops, we will need different verticals, like best for gaming, best for tickets, best for art, best for music, best for everything. And just naturally I feel like a big part of our team, the big part of the company DNA is technical. Both our co-founders are technical by background, our CTO, head of product, a lot of technical experience, a lot of just even math and physics background. So when we were deciding, "Oh, let's build a marketplace," without even realizing that we created an indexer that reads all data on chain, stores all NFTs in our database. Because it felt like, "Okay, let's do it."(07:41):And turns out that's a big strength that we have as a marketplace and that's one of the hardest part for other marketplaces to go and actually to use. That's why we created product, which is called Rarible Protocol. We wanted to go down the layer of infrastructure and power the next generation of NFT products, be it this platform that you want to build a wallet, like Phantom for example, and you need to have API to access, "Oh, what are even the current users NFTs that he owns? Or what's the market data for these current NFTs? What is the floor prices for the current NFTs that they own? What is the metadata for them?" So this product is called Rarible Protocol and it exists for two years now.(08:26):The next thing that we learned is that there's still pretty heavy stack to build on top of that protocol. If you want to create a marketplace, you need that API and moreover, you need to have a great UI on top of this. And a great UI still takes a lot of time to build. That's why we went ahead and created the UI offering too. Here is your protocol, here is your API, and here is your UI to create your own marketplace.Brian Friel (08:53):These are all tools that are being used by creators essentially to have their own community centric marketplace that's powered by Rarible in the background.Alex Salnikov (09:01):Yes. At this point, we have almost 2,000 marketplaces created with this infrastructure, both UI and protocol. There is not much, maybe 10 projects that is using Protocol directly without the UI, but quite extensively. I think like Coinbase Wallet hits us pretty hard with some API calls and several others. So all this is just all this shared vision that we want to power the next generation of apps, of marketplaces, of protocols. The community marketplace today is a no code tool. A creator can come if they have their own collection and create a marketplace using our UI and UX without actually even writing any code. You can deploy your own marketplace in minutes tomorrow.Brian Friel (09:48):That's awesome. I love that. So you have all these tools which for most people who are interested in maybe creating their own NFTs, the infrastructure set up and the software side of things is usually the biggest hurdle. So you guys are eliminating that from people's stack. You guys also have this white glove service. I know that's being used by a number of NFT projects, some even on Solana that shout out to Degenerate Ape Academy who has built their own marketplace with you guys there. And then you guys have this thing called RARI Foundation. What is that? Can you dive into a little bit about what that's all about?Alex Salnikov (10:20):Yes. Yes, of course. Wow, we have a lot of things. Shout out to Degenerate Ape Academy, a great partner. They've been actually maybe the second or third project to use our white glove solution, the first on Solana and the biggest on Solana. So we love the partner. The very foundation, so as many of you know the Rarible issued this thing called RARI governance token quite early in the days. And the idea is that this is the governance token for the Protocol. It is fairly standard, as we know, route for the projects to gain security and credibility and neutrality. So why Curve is great, because it is fully on chain, you don't need to trust anyone and it is community owned. You have an exposure to the activity that happens on Curve with Siri.(11:25):Usually the companies that do that in order to prevent the conflict of interest, you want these companies to be separate. You want to have a lapse company that is doing software and you want to have a foundation that is overseeing the actual governance and the token, and this is what RARI Foundation is. If you would go to RARI.foundation, you would see everything regarding the token incentives, the fully on chain governance. It's a cutting edge governance that we created. I don't know if our listeners are familiar with the VeToken model. It's vote escrow token. In order to vote in the foundation, you need to log your area for the certain amount of time, and the longer you log them, the more Ve RARI you get because you are committed to be with the project long term you're looking for two years. The votes of people who are known to be committed for two years are much more valuable than votes from people who will not be here tomorrow. I think Curve pioneered with this model and we at RARI Foundation actually created the first solid implementation of the VeToken model.Brian Friel (12:36):Oh, no way. I didn't know that. That's awesome.Alex Salnikov (12:37):So if you want to launch the VeToken model, you can come to us and we would help you to set up DAO. And it's not easy today. A bunch of projects sit on the tokens that cannot be even used in voting because they don't have the snapshotting mechanism. I know we're getting into the weeds, but if you created your project several years ago and didn't think that you will use it in Adel, it might not be possible. And by adding VeToken, using OpenZeppelin Governor and using Tally as the interface, you can have a full featured, very robust DAO that is fully on chain that can operate budget, that can operate treasury, and that will weigh much more committed votes in favor of those that are not committed. It's great.Brian Friel (13:24):That's awesome. So the purpose of the Rarible DAO and the RARI token, as I understand, is that you guys have plans for this over time to take ownership of this Rarible Protocol that we talked about earlier. Can you talk a little bit about the current state of that?Alex Salnikov (13:39):It's all started kind of blended together. There is Rarible, there is Rarible Marketplace, there is Rarible Protocol and the governance and ownership of that is blended. So the end state is there is RARI Foundation that has fully robust on chain governance that overtook the Rarible Protocol and governance of the Rarible Protocol. The Rarible is doing laps, it develops the protocol, it develops the code. It submits the proposals to the foundation sometimes like, "Oh there is a new version. Can you please approve that?" And today the RARI Foundation has full control over the undistributed supply of RARI, something like around 40% of the network, and the full control over the governance processes and the branding and IP of the token. That's the step one.(14:31):The step two would be establishing participation requirements. There are certain activity requirements at which we can say, "Oh, now the foundation is ready to overtake the Rarible Protocol." And then RARI Foundation will overtake it and Rarible will just operate the front end on top of that. So that's the end state and end goal where we're going. Yeah.Brian Friel (14:52):That's super cool. Well, it seems like you guys have been on this track from day one with your community minded perspective here, so it's really cool to see that being laid out in front of everything.Alex Salnikov (15:03):Yeah, it is not easy. We had all this community spirits, but this is more or less the duration of the DAO. Even the first was signaling DAO and it was signaling, but there was not much execution done. The second was an onboarding DAO. We've been doing grants to work on protocol and there was a lot of participation, there was a lot of people working at the DAO, but the effectiveness was quite low, just too much coordination. This is the third version. Yeah.Brian Friel (15:32):So I want to take a little step back here and talk about how you guys have been multi-chained basically from day one. This has been something that wasn't always the norm, especially coming from Ethereum very much focusing on Ethereum and maybe other EVM chains. You guys were one of the first to recognize Solana, integrating there, then taking a step further, adding Tezos, Immutable X, and this comes at a really interesting time because as we're recording this show, Phantom is gearing up for its multi-chain launch. I want to hear from you, how has it been building a multi-chain NFT marketplace, and what insights have you found in building that that might inform you what you think the future of this multi-chain versus single-chain narrative will play out?Alex Salnikov (16:11):Yeah, this is a great question. We started with adding the second chain that was flow as early as Autumn 2021, so quite early. And of course, the narrative behind multi-chain is always easier. There is Ethereum. There is a lot of artists that are unhappy with paying a hundred dollars of gas prices to create their NFT. So what do we do? We adopt a faster chain and the future is going to be bright. Not that fast.(16:45):I guess the biggest learning of multi-chain development is that it's quite easy to buy that narrative that we will abstract away the blockchain from the user and the user doesn't even need to know, the same way the user doesn't know that we use HTTP when we run a website or HTTPS, but we're not there yet in terms of the community. A lot of these chains, they are networks. They're networks of communities and these communities have values and these values are sometimes even opposed to each other. Somebody compromised decentralization in favor of speed. Somebody compromised speed in favor of decentralization and it gets even political. There is not much intersection between these blockchains, at least yet.(17:31):We're seeing more and more of conformity. Say at some point Ethereum and maybe Cosmos and maybe Arbitrum and maybe Polygon and Solana at this point are almost equal chains in the sense they're commonly accepted as being cool. The more the subset of okay chains are growing, the more we can grow towards the multi-chain vision. But before that, it was like you support the chains, but users of one chain, thinks that the users of other chain is almost like political enemies to you. So this is the biggest learning, bootstrapping the network on the new chain is much more hard than we could have expected. We tried going that route and multiple projects followed that route. I think OpenSea followed that route and struggled to get a meaningful market share from Magic Eden on Solana. Magic Eden added Ethereum and struggled to get meaningful market share from OpenSea on Ethereum. Now everybody's going to Polygon. We'll see how it gets there. It's much more interesting.(18:43):But yeah, we're seeing convergence obviously, but it happened two years after we added the first chain. Doodles migrated to Flow. We're seeing some convergence between ease in Flow. But again, this happened two years after we added that. We were a little ahead of time to get there.Brian Friel (19:03):Yeah. You guys were early to all that. I am curious though, you mentioned there's this narrative that some people have, definitely not everyone in crypto, but it's like, "Oh, in the future we're going to abstract away what chain you're using." And it's just like you're using a normal website and it doesn't notice anything. Do you buy that narrative? Do you think that is still coming despite all the differences between chains that we have today?Alex Salnikov (19:27):I don't know. Honestly and truly, I don't know. It feels like at this point at least EVM chains are all getting abstracted away. If you connect Ethereum Wallet or Rainbow Wallet, they would display the balance across all the chains just like a single shared (wallet). And you'll see, "Oh, here's my Optimism balance, here's my Polygon balance, here is my Ethereum balance." And then the next point would be bridges. MetaMask just added bridges so you can move things across these chains. This is definitely happening among the EVM chains. We haven't seen this happen among... I guess you are very well positioned to make that true for Solana and Polygon and ETH. So that is great. We're seeing this happening for sure. And even OKX Wallet. If you connect OKX Wallet, I loved that innovation and I'm dying to see that innovation among every other wallet. They don't ask you to change the network. I don't know why we need to ask people to change the network. Please don't ask people to change the network. It's impossible for a newcomer to understand.Brian Friel (20:32):Well, Alex, you'll be very happy to know that you'll never be asked to change your network in Phantom's multi-chain version. It all happens behind the scene. You just connect once it's considered connected on all chains. So we'll make it happen for Rarible. It will be a great showcase for all of that as well.Alex Salnikov (20:48):Thank you. Thank you so much. Let's collectively push MetaMask or the whole market.Brian Friel (20:54):Yeah, absolutely. A lot of this stuff is not intuitive. You're already getting people who are maybe coming to crypto because they like an NFT, they have a lot of questions about crypto, they're not sure. And then showing them these network change popups in their face, it's probably the last thing they need. And it's all about making this a safe and intuitive and familiar experience so that we can grow this thing.Alex Salnikov (21:17):There are two things that are almost impossible for the newcomer to overcome. It is the stuck or failing transaction. A failing transaction is okay, you can just resubmit it. But a stuck transaction, you need to wait until it goes so you can submit the next one. I've seen countless people just drop on that and this change of the next one.Brian Friel (21:40):I couldn't agree more.Alex Salnikov (21:41):It's so bad.Brian Friel (21:41):Yeah. That's something that we all have to fix, I think, as an industry. And we definitely have our take on those two problems. So we'll share you a beta code after this is done so you can play around and get your feedback on it. But yeah, I'm excited.(21:54):I want to switch gears a little bit to talk about how you see the NFT market evolving. You sit in a really interesting spot because as we said, you were very early, not only to NFTs, but to crypto. You're starting this in playing around in crypto in 2012. You've been early to the NFT marketplace scene. What is your current view on the NFT meta per se? What excites you about NFTs today?Alex Salnikov (22:17):It's a great question. More or less the whole story of NFT, we had CryptoKitties, which I actually believe is a way more advanced NFT than all that we currently have. It's living things that have DNA that can breed on chain and you can own them. Wow. After that, we take the giant step back. Okay, it's too hard for people to understand. Let it be just pictures. Let it be just art, and that went out. Art has a product market fit, very clear generative art, plain art, one-on-one, open additions. The current meta of open additions is through the roof, but it is all the same category of art. Quite clear. The simplest use case to make you get the idea of NFT.(23:10):The second biggest use case is PFP profile picture. Again, great one. It's virtual clothes for your digital identity. I find that the biggest cool thing about NFTs is that your digital you can own digital things that are directly owned by your digital you. And Twitter integrated that. Amazing. Instagram integrated art. I think Reddit integrated but not fully yet. So a PFP digital avatar. Great. And sadly, this is the only two use cases that work for NFT today. Maybe the third small one is memberships. You can have NFT membership. And that's it. Nothing else has yet worked. There are a lot of discussion. People usually think, "Okay, what's next? Or let's connect phygital. Let's do physical and digital at the same time."Brian Friel (24:05):I haven't heard that, phygital. That's funny.Alex Salnikov (24:07):For me, this is not as exciting. It is definitely what's needed. But the digital world evolves much faster than the physical. And by the time we have this, "Oh, digital, let's do an NFT for the house." So you need to have laws and it would take 10 years to get laws in place and during that 10 years, we'll have metaverses that are far more advanced than it is now. So it's just this part of the market, it's growing. It's faster. So to me, something that excites me a lot is something like CloneX is doing. You have a 3D avatar that you can import into the different metaverses and that would be you. So digital and native virtual use cases that have not been possible before. PFP have not been possible before, the interoperable between platforms PFP. The digital art have not been possible before. So some new use cases that have not been possible before that will utilize NFTs is what excites me. Games makes a lot of sense. But I don't know, CryptoKitties was such a cool project. There have got to be more to NFTs.Brian Friel (25:21):We got to get back to that same spirit for sure. I'm curious, do you think there's any one thing, like one bottleneck that's holding the NFT sector back? Is it something on the wallet side? Is it something just on the user education front, technology, or do you think this just takes time to iterate on?Alex Salnikov (25:40):I think the main value prop of NFTs is the standard. It is looked at everywhere as the same item. And this is the biggest bottleneck as well. We're coming up with the smart NFTs, so the smart NFT, every wallet should adopt it, every marketplace should adopt it, and some projects ideally should adopt it. So just the cooperation, the intersection of projects to adopt the same idea. I've subscribed to the newsletter that's called This Week in Ethereum, and I think that's one of the best newsletters out there. I read about new developments of NFT standards. Almost every week, there is something. Composable NFT, rentable NFT, this NFT, that NFT. And when I look at this proposal, I understand that several years need to pass before we will actually see any of these new NFT standards adopted.(26:39):So we will all need to come up with some addition to NFT standard that we all love and that we will all adopt and that will not be as hard as composable NFT of like ERC 998, or 988. That is very complicated, and very complicated standards do not get adoption. So some small increment, some better standard and a wider adoption of that standard. So complexity. Getting back to your question. Complexity. Yeah, complexity and coordination. Yeah.Brian Friel (27:10):Yeah. Complexity and coordination. Coordination across a lot of different people. Yeah. That's awesome. Well, that's a great insight, especially for us as we're gearing up to go multi-chain and supporting NFTs. So we're going to have to take a deep look at a lot of those different standards that are coming online and continue to iterate. So Alex, I just want to thank you. This has been a really great conversation. Thanks so much for coming on the show. One last question that we ask all our guests, and I want to hear this from you as well is who is a builder that you admire in the Web 3.0 Ecosystem?Alex Salnikov (27:42):Vitalik. I might come to some better answer, but-Brian Friel (27:48):You are the first person to say Vitalik on this show. So the spotlight's yours, you can take it.Alex Salnikov (27:52):I'll take Vitalik. He's built so much and his article... I've been recently diving into the article that explains how ZK works. I recommend it to everyone. They say that, "Oh, the next decade is going to be ZK decade." So just try to digest it, understand how it works. It's going to change a lot of lives.Brian Friel (28:11):That's a great answer. Well, we all have our homework assignment after this. Alex, thanks so much for coming on. Where can people go to learn more about Rarible?Alex Salnikov (28:19):It's always on twitter.com/rarible or twitter.com/insider0x. That's my personal Twitter, if you want to follow me. Rari.foundation is the biggest and exciting part that just started. So there's going to be a lot of development on that end. We're going to be East Denver. Let's meet. It's a great place to catch up.Brian Friel (28:41):I love it.Alex Salnikov (28:44):Yeah. And I feel like the second part of our talk is better than the first. Let's skip to the second part, guys. Maybe we can put that into-Brian Friel (28:52):Yeah, we'll get that in the show notes for sure. Awesome. Alex Salnikov, the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Rarible. Thanks so much for coming on.Alex Salnikov (29:00):Thank you for having me, Brian. You are a part of an amazing team that built an amazing product that actually have chances to compete with the giants that we all know are really hard to move. Good luck with that. Let's not change networks, please.Brian Friel (29:15):Yeah, let's not change networks. I love it. That's all. Awesome. Thanks so much.Alex Salnikov (29:20):You're welcome.

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Benny Giang is a product marketer and creative thinker in UX design, growth and community.Co-founder at Future Primitive where they work on experimental creative projects involving NFTs and DAOs such as the Stapleverse with Jeff Staples.Team member #13 at Dapper Labs and a co-founder of the iconic CryptoKitties early NFTs project in 2017. Later working on NBA Top Shot before departing from Dapper in October 2021.In this episode we talk about the origin stories of NFTs and creating the first ever NFTs discord community for CryptoKitties, a group chat including founders from Dapper, Axie Infinity, OpenSea and many others.We explore new creative experiments Benny is working on with Future Primitive, including BEEP3R ~ a hackathon project from ETH Global making nostalgic 90s pager NFTs that can communicate onchain via XMPT.SPONSORSZerion combines every corner of web3 in a simple and intuitive app for self-custodial humans. Discover the hottest NFT collections, track your DeFi rewards, and vote in DAOs across 10+ chains. Get started at zerion.ioLens Protocol is the open-source tech stack for building decentralized social media applications. A permissionless and transparent social graph that is owned by the user. Lens is the last social media handle you'll ever need to create. Visit lens.xyz

The fucking metaverse is groundbreaking. Founder, collector and legendary Ape holder J1mmy.eth takes the guys on a journey from the Appalachian Trail to the brink of the metaverse. Hear how CryptoKitties inspired our guest to cross over from collector to Avastars creator, his humble origins as a Lego fanatic and gamer, and how he earned the title of NFT kingmaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randy, is cofounder of Twetch, a Twitter like application on the blockchain that allows user to own and monetize their content and brand. Randy has a graphic design background in the advertising space. He found his way into web3 through finding Crypto All Stars, an NFT marketplace that hosted the trading of CryptoKitties. Following Crypto All Stars, Randy got recruited to do marketing for Honey Miners, an easy way to mine cryptocurrencies.Join us as we talk all things Twetch and bringing social media on-chain.Time Stamps0:00 - 17:30 - Intro, BSV fork, and the Problem to be solved17:30 - 18:55 - Economics, Ads, and Micro Payments18:55 - 28:20 - Twetch's Fundamentals, Competitors, and Controversies28:20 - 34:40 - Twetch Features, Team, and Opportunities window34:40 - 59:30 - iOS Fees, Conundrums, and Twetch BullishnessEpisode Important LinksHoney Miner: https://twitter.com/gethoneyminerGuest SocialsTwitter: https://twitter.com/twetchappWebsite: https://twetch.com/GlossaryFork - Whenever a community makes a change to the blockchain protocol or basic set of rules.Nodes - Moderators that build the infrastructure of a decentralized network, maintaining its consensus.Miner - Participants verifying transactions on the blockchain, adding new blocks, and verifying for accuracy.Troll Toll - How much it costs to interact with someone. Charging someone to dm or interact with an account.BSV - Bitcoin SV, a fork from BTC.BCH - Bitcoin Cash, a fork from BTC.BTC - BitcoinLightning - Lightning Network is an L2 solution for the BTC Network.L2 - Layer 2 are scaling solution for blockchains to handle more transactions.React - A declarative, efficient, and flexible JavaScript library for building user interfaces.Flutter - A mobile app development platform created by Google.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY

In this episode of the DeFi Download, Piers Ridyard chats with Aleksander Larsen, co-founder of Sky Mavis, makers of Axie Infinity, the largest blockchain game to date, which at its peak had over 2.7 million daily active users. Discussion topics include the criticality of the social aspect of gaming, the challenges of creating an interoperable world within the same IP, and the revolutionary potential of NFTs.Chapters[02:33] The backstory of Axie Infinity and Smooth Love Potion[05:09] Aleksander's background[06:31] If everything had already been made and discovered in the gaming industry, why would Aleksander want to get involved? Just what was it about making video games that still interested him?[07:18] A consumer's natural tendency is to look for faults rather than the things that make a product great. You can't fully appreciate the effort and ingenuity that goes into building something until you switch roles from consumer to creator. Was Aleksander's experience as a game developer reflective of his prior sentiments toward games as a gamer?[10:48] In what ways did Aleksander find CryptoKitties to be flawed?[16:02] What changes have occurred in Axie Infinity's vision as time has progressed? How similar is the current artwork to the original?[17:52] How does Axie Infinity's approach differ from something like Flow Blockchain?[21:46] How did Aleksander maintain his optimism and motivation through Axie Infinity's low points, when the company had only a month's runway, the market was in the middle of a bear run, and members of the community were leaving in droves?[25:28] Why, in Aleksander's opinion, will the introduction of NFTs and the ability to own digital property have such a profound effect on society at large?[27:48] Web 3.0, DeFi, the NFT space, and the gaming industry all place a greater emphasis on achieving community product fit before product market fit. How did Axie Infinity achieve it, and what is the formula, according to Aleksander's knowledge?[30:01] Beyond not being present, what are the most common causes of failure when organising a new community?[33:48] How did Axie Infinity find product market fit, and what factors were instrumental in turning it from an interesting concept into a viable product?[37:31] What happened internally when their own blockchain Ronin was launched, and the number of daily users increased by the thousands?[41:45] How did Aleksander and his team decide what to prioritise when they first started scaling?[45:41] Important lessons[48:33] Aleksander's top tips for entrepreneurs considering developing an NFT-based gameFurther resourcesWebsite: axieinfinity.com Twitter: @AxieInfinity Aleksander's Twitter: @psycheout86 Discord: discord.com/invite/axie

Happy New Year from The Metacast We are ringing in 2023 with Yat Siu, the founder of the Crypto & Blockchain titan Animoca Brands. We focus the Animoca origin story, how they found Crypto Kitties, their investment strategy (and why it's totally different than a traditional VC), digital property rights, and more. It's a new year, a fresh start for crypto, and there's no better place to begin than the OGs. Yat Siu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatsiu/If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at metacast@naavik.co. We'd love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

Today's guest refers to himself as a “FOMO Dragon”. Early to both Cryptokitties and NBA Top Shot, Carlini is no stranger to the volatile market of non fungibles. He joins us on the show to share some shocking tales, like how he sold his punks for Top Shot, and dish a slice of humble pie to no one other than himself.

We catch up with Kaigani, famous decompiler of the CryptoKitty genome, and chat PFPs, Meebits DAO, his ArtBlocks projects, artist sustainability, Hollywood and of course his current project, Mxtter.

In today's episode, we're joined by an unstoppable woman in the Web3 space, Jayne Peressini. With a career spanning the beginning of mobile gaming to currently leading some of the biggest projects in Web3. Jayne has successfully executed career-defining problem-solving at Reddit (launching new revenue streams when there was no revenue), to DraftKings (becoming the #1 sportsbook in the US), and now as General Manager of the largest Web3 project to date (NBA and WNBA Top Shot).In the episode, Jayne shares how she has been advising and pioneering for many projects such as Crypto Kitties, Top Shots, and WNBA. She also sheds light on the authentic engagement and genuineness of working together towards common goals that come with Web3.Jayne has impressive time-blocking and escapism strategies that she lays out on coping and moving through her mental health journey as well.During the episode, she also sheds light on transparency about decision-making in regards to community, running a business in the web3 space, as well as considering IRL and NFT sport fans. Jayne advises on the importance of marketing as an investment and leveraging data as a marketing and advertising tool. Making sure that you're focused on the right types of users and as a fast sustainable growth model. We wrap up with Jayne's thoughts about moving away from tech talk and focusing on true online communities and experience use cases when onboarding new people to Web3. As well as decentralized storytelling, empowering the community to tell the project's story.Resources:Have a question, comment, or guest suggestion? Fill out this formFollow Ashley “Bored Becky” on Twitter Follow Danielle “NFTIgnition” on TwitterFollow Cara “LadyC” on Twitter Follow Jayne on Twitter Follow Jayne  LinkedIn 

Leonidas is an NFT Historian, Collector, and Advocate. Over the past 18 months Leonidas has contributed to the Historical NFT industry in numerous ways including timelines, graphics, Twitter Spaces, articles, blogs, collecting, and advocacy. Recently he founded NFTHistory Wiki which is a community curated platform created to document the history and info of each collection. |Leonidas|• Twitter → https://twitter.com/LeonidasNFT• Website → https://nfthistory.mywikis.wiki/wiki/Timeline_of_NFT_History|CONNECT WITH JAKE|• Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jakegallen/• Twitter → https://twitter.com/jakegallen_• Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JakeNGallen• Linkedin →  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-gall...|FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE THE PODCAST|• Website → https://www.jakegallen.com/• Youtube → Subscribe to this page• Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...• Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7hQdRAz...• Google Podcasts → https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR...• RSS Feed → https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1005154.rss• Website → https://solo.to/theguestlistpod• Media Host → https://theguestlistpod.buzzsprout.com/ 

All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org Podcast Coaching + All Social Media + Donations link https://bio.link/podcaster Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast ======================== About my Guest: Edward is founder of Commit Club, where you stake ETH on your ability to do daily challenges and get ETH from incomplete challenges. Previously he made the first play-2-earn game in crypto, launching a month after CryptoKitties, and ran the biggest blockchain meetup in the world. What we Discussed: - Ice Baths - How Edward started creating Viral Videos in NY City - Rewritable NFT's - Tornado cash - Avoiding Scams - Why Companies want the Bots - Making the 1st Play to Earn Game on Crypto - What is Commit Club - The Gas Fee plan and more Where to find Edward: https://commitclub.co/ https://twitter.com/Edward_Sturm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roy-coughlan8/message

虚拟偶像，离真正的破圈还有万里路要走？ 两三年前，随着相关技术的逐渐成熟，本土虚拟偶像在中国兴起，一些一线投资机构和互联网大厂认为，这将是颠覆中国偶像娱乐行业的东西——偶像都不再是真人了，就不会有人类那些危险的欲望，因而就不需要谈恋爱，也不会因负面新闻而塌房。然而，中国最成功的虚拟偶像团体、字节跳动旗下 A-Soul 因其中成员背后中之人的“毕业”与“开盒”而塌房，却意外给这个看起来很完美的行业祛了魅。投资人和从业者们发现，原来虚拟偶像也跟传统娱乐业遵循同样的发展规律，受到同样的限制，粉丝们为之疯狂的并非只是虚拟偶像精美的一张皮。 海外虚拟偶像行业的持续火爆也让人好奇，产业土壤有何不同？同样是推出了顶尖虚拟主播的日本虚拟偶像帝国彩虹社（ANYCOLOR, にじさんじ）已经在东京上市，目前市值 1845 亿日元（约为 93.47 亿元人民币），是虚拟偶像领域的第一家上市企业。欧莱雅、雅诗兰黛、资生堂、宝洁等大型美妆品牌也在 2022 CES 上拥抱虚拟偶像与虚拟人技术。在虚拟人的生成、表达、显示、感知等主流技术架构已经较为成熟的当下，到底需要解决什么问题，我们才能期待国内虚拟偶像产业诞生出下一个「彩虹社」？ 本期节目，主播 Diane 与前经纬创投 VP 庄明浩探讨，海外的虚拟偶像产业为什么在运营与商业化上跑出了成功模式，国内的虚拟偶像又能如何突破自身瓶颈： - 虚拟偶像要解决的问题，是技术，还是产品？ - 这个行业还有新故事吗？ - 破圈的核心场景在哪里？ 本期人物 Diane，「声动活泼」联合创始人、「科技早知道」主播 庄明浩，前经纬创投 VP，前熊猫直播VP 主要话题 [01:03] 虚拟人相关的技术栈成熟度不同？用户对虚拟偶像的期待被满足了吗？ [06:58] 创始人和团队背景影响运营与商业变现模式？大家粉的是人设，而不是那张皮？ [17:55] 虚拟偶像并非完美？很多细分学科的研究已经超过了科幻作者的想象？ [30:52] 不是劳力士，未来的年轻人会想炫耀什么？头部 S 级综艺节目的带动效应至关重要？ [40:15] 捏脸变得越来越简单，但用的人多吗？没法算 ROI，大厂可能就不弄了？ 延伸阅读 - 想要了解国内虚拟偶像行业的第一视角？欢迎收听佳勋制作的节目：EP05 虚拟偶像，我该怎么爱你？ (https://therabbithole.fireside.fm/5) - Gatebox：日本 Vinclu 公司推出的全息投影 AI 管家，可以提供类似 Alexa、小爱同学的智能语音服务及智慧生活管理，同时也具备可以与人随时互动与交流的虚拟女友人设；Gatebox 曾与初音未来的版权方合作，提供有初音形象的虚拟管家服务，曾宣布与初音未来结婚的日本男性近藤显彦便是通过 Gatebox 完成婚礼；Keyshare 在 2020 CES 上也推出了类似 Gatebox 的产品。Gatebox 的官网在这里 (https://www.gatebox.ai/)。 - Lil Miquela：在 Instagram 上极其有影响力的 19 岁虚拟偶像，目前的 INS 粉丝数量为 304 万，2016 年出道，主要收入来自与时尚品牌合作的商务费用，2021 年被 CryptoKitties 的出品方 Dapper Labs 收购，并纳入全新的 Dapper Collectives 业务线。Miquela 的 INS 账号在这里 (https://www.instagram.com/lilmiquela/) - 彩虹社（ANYCOLOR, にじさんじ）：海外最头部的虚拟偶像事务所之一，与 Hololive（Cover）并称日本虚拟偶像产业的双雄，一度轰动 B 站和微博的英语圈 VTuber Vox Akuma 就是彩虹社推出的虚拟偶像团队 LUXIEM 的成员之一；母公司 ANYCOLOR 已于今年 6 月在东京证券交易所完成上市，财报显示，截止到 2022 年 4 月 30 日，彩虹社通过直播打赏、内容合作、广告营销等业务实现的营业收入为 141.64 亿日元（按照1 ：1.051的日本/人民币兑换汇率，约为 7.17 亿元人民币）。彩虹社的上市招股书在这里 (https://search.sbisec.co.jp/v2/popwin/info/connect/ipo/202204282101.pdf) 使用音乐 121211-Enigmanic 幕后制作 监制：刘灿、信宇、Venus 后期：Luke、幸倍、溢辰 运营：Yao 封面设计：饭团 关于节目 原「硅谷早知道」，全新改版后为「What's Next｜科技早知道」。放眼全球，聚焦科技发展，关注商业格局变化。 关于我们 声动活泼的宗旨是「用声音碰撞世界」，致力于为人们提供源源不断的思考养料。 - 我们还有这些播客：声东击西 (https://etw.fm/episodes)、声动早咖啡 (https://sheng-espresso.fireside.fm/)、反潮流俱乐部 (https://fanchaoliuclub.fireside.fm/)、泡腾 VC (https://popvc.fireside.fm/)、商业WHY酱 (https://msbussinesswhy.fireside.fm/)、跳进兔子洞 (https://therabbithole.fireside.fm) - 欢迎在即刻 (https://okjk.co/Qd43ia)、微博等社交媒体上与我们互动，搜索 声动活泼 即可找到我们 - 期待你给我们写邮件，邮箱地址是：ting@sheng.fm - 如果你喜欢我们的节目，欢迎 打赏 (https://afdian.net/@shengfm)支持或把我们的节目推荐给一两位朋友 欢迎加入声动胡同小社区！ 也许你知道「声动活泼」办公室在北京二环内的胡同里，事实上我们也有一个线上的「声动胡同小社区」。成为社区会员，你可以收到一周不少于三次的来自「声动小邮筒」的邮件，同时还可以参加我们各种各样的线上和线下活动，或者是一些有趣的游戏。 点击这里 (https://shengpodcasts.notion.site/a977c74222484894a9fe6245bc0f4dba)即可了解社区氛围。我们期待你加入这个虚拟胡同社区来支持我们，并和我们一起亲近交流，和有趣的人进行「碰撞」，收获新知、友谊并看见更大的世界。 国内用户（年付）：加入声动胡同小社区 (https://sourl.cn/G4B2Wt) 海外用户（月付）：加入声动胡同小社区 (https://sdhp.memberful.com/join) 期待你的加入！ Special Guest: 庄明浩.

✨ SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERPRICED JPEGS CHANNEL ✨ https://bankless.cc/jpegs  Mack Flavelle is back for his third appearance on Overpriced JPEGs! Mack created the original concept for CryptoKitties, was formerly with Dapper Labs, and is currently the founder and CEO of Big Head Club. Mack and Carly discuss the Otherside Meta - and provide their thoughts on Yuga's broader strategy - Minecraft's latest announcement, and why you're underestimating the significance of the GameStop marketplace's huge opening week. We hope you enjoy! ------

On this episode of the DIVI Crypto Podcast our host Steve McGarry is talking with Donnie Dinch, Founder and CEO of Bitski. As the show starts the two talk about how Crypto Kitties had a major impact on the start of Donnies' NFT journey, and how that seems to be a recurring theme amongst some Founders in the industry. Steve asks Donnie to dive into Bitski and share what makes their wallet different from the others out today, and what Bitski can do for NFT creators and developers. Bitski is a company that at its core is passionate about making it easy for anyone to own, create, sell, or use digital things in the metaverse. They are a custodial wallet for your NFT's, but also provide NFT tools to help you create and sell your NFT project. Bitski also provides Developer tools to bring Web3 to your platform. - Website - https://www.bitski.com/ - Twitter @Donnie - https://twitter.com/donnie - Twitter @Bitski - https://twitter.com/Bitski - Instagram @Bitskibitski - https://www.instagram.com/bitskibitski/ – DIVI is creating the world's first closed-loop, vertically-integrated cryptocurrency ecosystem. Much like Apple's ecosystem is anchored by iCloud, the DIVI Project blockchain serves as the core of the DIVI network of technologies. Thanks to a keen understanding of the divide that separates the mainstream from the crypto world, the DIVI team is able to create solutions to the industry's biggest problem: adoption by non-technical users. DIVI's user-friendly, one-click solutions aim to bring blockchain-based payments into modernity with great UX. In this podcast, we will cover all aspects of cryptocurrency, hot topics, and technology as worldwide adoption grows.

✨ SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERPRICED JPEGS CHANNEL ✨ https://bankless.cc/jpegs  On this episode of Overprice JPEGs, Carly welcomes her friend, former boss, and NFT OG—Kai Turner! Kai has been in the space since 2017, he cracked the CryptoKitties genetic code, he was formerly at Netflix & Sony Entertainment, he founded MeebitsDAO, he's an Art Blocks artist, he's executive producer of the upcoming NFT documentary “New Here,” and he's the founder of Mxtter! Woof! Kai's experience and depth of knowledge make him a must-listen. Carly and Kai delve into how to survive the bear market, the innovation and intricacies of Mxtter, the future of NFTs and their potential, the NFT documentary he's executive producing, and more. We hope you enjoy the conversation! ------

Everyone in NFTs needs to know the story of Mack Flavelle. Co-founder of Dapper Labs, Cryptokitties, and Big Head Club and the man who had the idea to make cats fu*k on the blockchain in an effort to make it fun. Mack is an immaculate storyteller, with an incredible story to tell. We cover everything from how he got started at Dapper Labs, the directive that he needed to make the blockchain fun, the creation of Cryptokitties, and life after Dapper which includes co-founding Big Head Club, the company that worked with Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher to launch Stoner Cats, and the passion project, Oni Ronin, inspired by samurai warriors. If NBA Top Shot was your first NFT, you'll love this journey.

Mack has a new role as CEO of BigHead.club and a previous role as Co-Founder of Dapper Labs and Co-Founder of Crypto Kitties, both massively successful. Check out Meta Talkz to hear more from previous and future guests.

Discover how to invest in Ripple Labs and other exciting fast-growing private companies before they go public. At the 20:00 minute mark, we discuss Dapper Labs, one of the most interesting tech companies with its own blockchain called "Flow". They created CryptoKitties and have agreements with sports teams for NFTs. We also discuss Ripple Labs and Linqto. WANT TO BUY STOCK PRE-IPO? You may be able to invest in companies like Ripple Labs, Dapper Labs, Linqto, Bitpay and Uphold before they go public and sell their stock on stock exchanges. You're buying in early, and hopefully at a lower price than their IPO price, when they debut on the stock market. It is possible to invest in private companies, but to do so you are required by law to qualify as an Accredited Investor (AI) before being able to invest, because there are liquidity restrictions, so it is considered higher risk than publicly traded securities. (After the company goes public, you can sell your shares). To become an AI, you need to have $1 million of assets, beyond your primary residence, OR $200k of income for 2 years as an individual, OR $300k as a couple, OR you can also qualify by having your banker, broker, lawyer or accountant write a letter verifying your net worth, OR if you are a registered Series 7, 65, 82 financial representative. If you meet any ONE of those ways, you qualify as an AI and can invest! The minimum investment size is $10,000 and international investors are welcome. Assets that qualify you as an AI can be real estate (other than your home), a business, retirement plans, cryptocurrency, a rare collection, other valuable assets or a combination of items. In addition, for the month of May 2022, you can get a $250 investment credit toward your first  investment AND if you invest in Ripple Labs you will receive a bonus of $1,000 in XRP toward your first investment AND $500 in XRP toward a non-Ripple investment, but only if you invest before the end of May. For Accredited Investors, sign up to receive a $250 credit from Linqto, click here. It is an exciting way to invest and be an early bird in tomorrow's mega-growth companies! (If you are on YouTube, you will need to go to my website LindaPJones dot com or get a clickable link by cutting and pasting this link into your URL: https://www.linqto.com/signup?r=e9tdhbl49v This is an affiliate link and I am compensated if you make an investment, but there is no additional cost to you.

Inspired by projects like CryptoKitties, Elie, creator of CryptoFighters, explains the origins of the project and what sparked his interest in NFTs. He explains the origins of CryptoFighters, the artistic style of the fighters, and its revival in the last year. Elie also explains his analytical NFT project, Exodia and the V2 CryptoFighters release. |Elie|Twitter |CryptoFighters|OpenSeaWebsiteDiscordTwitter|Timestamps|0:00 - Introductions 4:08 - Curiosity in NFTs6:51 - Inspiration Behind Character Illustration 11:34 - Story Behind the Supply 14:40 - Revival Story 17:31 - Exodia 24:54 - Ownership of CryptoFighters 29:23 - Rarities of Supply 36:11 - Attributes of Fighters38:46 - V2 Collection 43:06 - Legal Side of Crypto Around the World50:18 - Refunds 54:07 - Roadmap for the Future|JakeGallen|InstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedin|LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE to the platform of your choice|-Apple Podcasts-Spotify-Google Podcasts-Amazon Podcasts-Youtube (VIDEO RECORDING)