Podcasts about decentraland

Yemel Jardi, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Decentraland Foundation, discusses the evolution of Decentraland from an experimental project to a thriving virtual social world. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities within the metaverse, and the importance of community and human connection. Key Takeaways:  How Decentraland is providing more opportunity for human connection through socially rooted, virtual worlds Unique use cases for creators and businesses to leverage online worlds Balancing decentralization with the need for governance and moderation Ethical concerns with AI in social virtual worlds The importance of decentralization and community-driven content Guest Bio: Yemel Jardi is a co-founder of Decentraland, and the Executive Director of the Decentraland Foundation. With a passion for blockchain technology, Yemel began building open source tools for Bitcoin development in 2014, and later co-founded Casa Voltaire, which has incubated significant blockchain projects such as Decentraland, OpenZeppelin, HardHat, and Muun. Currently, Yemel leads the Decentraland Foundation's efforts to build a decentralized virtual world in the open metaverse. In his free time, Yemel enjoys playing football, kiteboarding, and FPV drone racing. He is also keenly focused on the evolving AI revolution, and the development of machines or software systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence—such as problem-solving, learning, and adaptation—and how this will impact work, culture, and the social dynamic of social virtual worlds. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Ready to break through the boundaries of physical business and explore the new digital frontier? The metaverse isn't just buzzword territory for tech giants—it's rapidly becoming the next essential marketplace for entrepreneurs of all sizes.Diving deep into this digital evolution, we unpack what the metaverse actually is: a collective virtual space where entrepreneurial opportunity abounds. Think of it as a 3D version of the internet you can walk through, build in, and most importantly, monetize. From virtual pop-up shops that reach global customers without shipping costs to digital real estate investments already yielding returns for early adopters, the possibilities extend far beyond what traditional business models allow.Major brands are already staking their claims—Meta has invested billions, Nike sells virtual sneakers that never wear out, and even Snoop Dogg has fans paying thousands to be his virtual neighbors. But you don't need corporate resources to participate. Small business owners are hosting digital networking events, launching virtual products, and creating NFTs as loyalty rewards. The key advantage? Early adapters always win big in technological shifts.For those ready to explore this new territory, we've laid out a practical quick-start guide: choose your platform (Decentraland, Roblox, or Meta's Horizon Worlds), secure your brand name early, experiment with digital products, collaborate with established creators, and stay educated through Web3 resources. You don't need to dive in all at once—start small, but start now.The metaverse represents more than just a technological trend; it's a fundamental shift in how entrepreneurs can build global, boundary-breaking businesses. Will you watch it happen from the sidelines, or will you be part of building this new digital economy? Subscribe for future episodes where we'll dive even deeper with tools, guides, and exclusive resources to help turn your entrepreneurial vision into virtual reality.Send us a text Support the show

Send us a textBen Roy takes us deep into the evolving landscape of digital art collecting, offering refreshingly nuanced perspectives that challenge conventional Web3 wisdom. Beginning with his early fascination with Decentraland in 2019, Ben shares his journey from Pokemon card collector to thoughtful NFT observer, revealing how his collecting philosophy centers more on artistic innovation than blockchain specifications.The conversation explores what makes Web3 special – its relative meritocracy compared to traditional industries, offering greater opportunities for those willing to put in the work. Ben likens it to "playing in the European basketball league versus the NBA," where the less professionalized environment creates higher upside for dedicated participants. This accessibility represents one of the space's most promising aspects, potentially democratizing opportunities for creators and collectors alike.We dive into Ben's vision for digital art's future, where collecting becomes normalized at accessible price points, with intuitive display options both online and physically. However, he candidly acknowledges the challenges posed by lingering expectations from the 2021 hype cycle, when astronomical returns created unrealistic financial standards that the space is still reconciling.Most compelling is Ben's perspective on the untapped potential of community building through networked collections. Unlike traditional art collecting's solitary experience, digital art enables community formation among collectors who appreciate the same creator – a fundamental differentiator that could reshape artist-collector relationships. His thoughtful examination of supply considerations, pricing mechanisms, and the overemphasis on blockchain provenance provides collectors with frameworks for evaluating digital art beyond technical specifications.Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that balances practical collecting wisdom with forward-thinking optimism about digital art's potential to build meaningful connections between artists and their audiences. Follow Ben's work on his Liquid Culture podcast and monthly newsletter, where he continues exploring the fascinating intersection of technology, ownership, and creative expression.https://x.com/benroy__Support the show

In this episode, John interviews Bay Beckner, the head producer and curator at the Decentraland Foundation, who is in charge of major events like Metaverse Fashion Week, Art Week, and Music Festival. The conversation focuses on the upcoming Metaverse Fashion Week (MFW)2025, scheduled from April 9 to April 12.* MFW2025 marks the third edition of this major event, returning after a break in 2024 during platform upgrades.* The event's theme is "Infinite Identities", emphasizing hybrid identities blending digital and physical fashion.* The show will feature interactive runway shows, including a standout performance by Cyberdog, a renowned cyberpunk fashion brand. Cyberdog's catwalk will showcase animated avatars, light shows, and immersive storytelling.* Artist Rustan will host a unique catwalk takeover featuring body paint-inspired NFT wearables, with 1,000 skins available for participants to claim and wear on the runway.* There will be 22 collectible wearables available from diverse designers, including notable names like Jess Weissman, known for collaborations with Doja Cat, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Nas X.* Decentraland will launch Creator Connect, a new initiative fostering collaborations with top 3D artists to enhance immersive content.Key Phrase of the Episode:"Virtual worlds are becoming a third space for self-expression, where avatars serve as a bridge between our digital and physical identities."Useful Links:* Decentraland Website – For event details and the new downloadable desktop client.* Bay Backner Twitter account* Genesis Plaza – Where users can claim Rustan's wearable skins.* Information on Decentraland's 2025 Manifesto and upcoming community initiatives is also available on their website.* Replay video of the episode here: 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

We begin our discussion by detailing our experience over the last month of tussling with the injection of AI into all things relevant to our existence. Not just from what we have been building in context of the crypto space, but also our personal livelihood. We explain how we have built a core thesis around the metaverse over the last 5 years since we began development in Decentraland. Now with AI that core thesis is beginning to shift and our interpretation as to what needs to be built is changing dramatically as a result. We showcase some examples of this while stumbling onto a metaverse builder in the newly deployed Bitmap Emporium world while on the podcast. As we watch this human builder concept a virtual casino on his parcel, we begin to imagine how an agentic economy will form synergies with what already exists. We then envision a reality where AI is producing content so rapidly and at such a low cost that it diminishes the value proposition of the content application layer itself, which we believed held the most value in context of the metaverse economy due to its difficulty to produce by human developers. We then to theory craft what can emerge to supplement this removal of value. Will it be a DMT based commodity layer that embeds intrinsic value into the digital economy of the metaverse that agents and humans can co-operate to harvest and extract? Topics: First up, detailing the guys experience over the last month of tussling with the injection of AI into all things relevant in their existence Next, they guys explain how they built a core thesis around the metaverse over the last 5 years since they began development in Decentraland and Finally, envision a reality where AI is producing content so rapidly and at such a low cost that it diminishes the value proposition of the content application layer itself Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord

In this electrifying episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Yemel Jardi, Executive Director of Decentraland, Bitcoin OG, and a pivotal figure in the evolution of blockchain and virtual reality. From the transformative crypto scene in Argentina to spearheading Decentraland's latest innovations, Yemel's journey is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and groundbreaking technology.We explore:The Buenos Aires Bitcoin Boom: How a pivotal conference in 2013 convinced Yemel to dedicate his career to crypto, alongside legends like Andreas Antonopoulos, Eric Voorhees, and Wences Casares.Argentina's Unique Crypto Landscape: A deep dive into how financial turmoil and a hunger for innovation propelled Argentina into becoming a Bitcoin hub, birthing projects like Decentraland, Moon Wallet, and OpenZeppelin.Decentraland 2.0: Behind the scenes of the newly launched platform, rebuilt from scratch with stunning graphics, improved performance, and plans for VR and mobile expansion.The Creator Economy: Decentraland's commitment to creators, allowing them to keep up to 97.5% of revenue—redefining the digital marketplace.Virtual Reality and the Future of Tech: Insights into the intersection of AI, GPUs, VR, and AR, and how these technologies are shaping the next wave of immersive experiences.Yemel also shares his personal story, from growing up in Argentina's economic chaos to writing the words of code that empower millions to escape financial repression. His work with Decentraland is about more than just crypto; it's about giving people a platform to express themselves and build a new kind of future.Don't Miss This!

Send us a textJoin us for a captivating conversation with Yemel Jardi, the visionary co-founder and executive director of the Decentraland Foundation, as we uncover the transformative journey of Decentraland 2.0Decentraland 2.0 revitalizes the virtual world, providing an immersive platform that enhances social interaction and empowers creators. With its shift to a desktop application and focus on a decentralized economy, Decentraland invites users to build, own, and connect like never before. • Introduction to Decentraland's unique features and vision • The launch of Decentraland 2.0 and its improvements • The transformation from browser-based to desktop experience • Emphasis on open world navigation and shared user spaces • Plans for real-time translation and cultural exchange • Innovative user incentive structures fueling the economy • Commitment to open-source governance and user ownership • How to explore Decentraland and start creating This episode was recorded through a Podcastle call on November 22, 2024. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/unveiling-decentraland-2-0-revolutionizing-virtual-worlds-with-yemel-jardi-co-founder/Discover RYO: the Web3 payment solution making crypto simple and secure for everyone. Featuring an expansive ecosystem with LIFE Wallet, Global Mall, and Japan's first licensed Crypto ATM Network, RYO empowers your financial journey. Awarded 'Best Crypto Solution.'

Send us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino sits down with Joe Sticca, a seasoned expert blending technology, digital experiences, and product innovation, to explore the transformative impact of generative AI on product management and design. Joe shares his journey from software development to digital experience leadership, emphasizing the importance of adopting an "editor mindset" to harness AI for efficiency, creativity, and strategic decision-making. The conversation delves into how AI accelerates feedback loops, enhances data analysis, and mitigates risks, empowering teams to deliver richer MVPs and foster better collaboration. Joe also touches on the evolving role of Web3, tokenization, and platforms like Roblox and Decentraland in shaping the future of customer engagement.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe "Editor Mindset" for Success - Generative AI empowers professionals to focus less on manual tasks and more on refining and validating creative ideas, improving product value and user outcomes.Efficiency Meets Creativity - AI tools enable teams to test, iterate, and mitigate risks faster, allowing for richer MVPs and more impactful user experiences.Depersonalizing Decision-Making - Using AI to analyze and act on data removes bias, fosters objectivity, and encourages Socratic discussions for better outcomes.Expanding the Idea Set - With time saved through AI, teams can shift their focus to exploring more innovative and valuable ideas that enhance user and business value.Shortening Feedback Loops - Real-time data insights powered by AI allow product teams to make faster, more informed decisions without waiting for traditional analytics cycles.Adapting Skills for the AI Era - Professionals must develop a nuanced understanding of business value, context, and creative problem-solving to thrive alongside AI tools.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Background03:09 The Impact of Generative AI on Development06:02 Navigating Trust in AI Tools08:52 The Role of AI in Product Management11:46 The Editor Mindset in Product Development14:47 Future Trends in Product Management and Design17:51 Closing Thoughts and Future OpportunitiesLINKS:Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesticca/ Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbaldino/ Fuzzy Math - B2B & Enterprise UX Design Consultancy: https://fuzzymath.com/

In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles interviews Shelley Van, an experienced community builder, marketer, and manager of Tru Band Room, a music venue in Decentraland. Shelley discusses her journey from her first concert experience at the B96 Bash to managing over 1,000 performances in the virtual world.Shelley highlights the unique aspects of virtual events, such as creating avatars, virtual merchandise, and NFTs to engage audiences globally. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of Web3 and how it offers new ways for independent artists to monetize their work. Additionally, Shelley shares memorable moments from her virtual concerts, including a special Christmas event featuring Krampus and live interactions with fans from around the world.BANDS: Aerosmith, Ash Orphan, Buffalo, Death Cab for Cutie, Deep Sea Diver, Ed Sheeran, Jessica Dobson, Kid Rock, Kings of Leon, Krampus, Mr. Swee, New Kids on the Block, Pans, Psychedelic Furs, Spottie WiFi, Stoney Eye, Tara Who, The Shins.VENUES: Aragon Ballroom, Credit Union One Amphitheater, Decentraland, Filling Station, Kettle House Amphitheater, Liar's Club, New World Music Theater, Soldier Field, Troubadour, Tru Band Room. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Decentraland pioneered the crossover of Blockchain and the Metaverse, and now they're back with version 2.0. And they've been working on some important things along the way... I'm joined by Yemel Jardi, a Web3 veteran, developer, Executive Director of Decentraland, and occasional virtual 'celebrity'. We take a look back over the launch and growth of Decentraland, the challenge of competing with established gaming and VR categories, and what it took to develop Decentraland 2.0, including: - Decentraland 101 - The state of the Metaverse in 2024 - Decentraland vs. Fortnite vs. Minecraft - Parties, Hide & Seek, and What Decentraland User Get Up To - The Challenge of Building Governance for a Virtual World - What More is Needed to See More People Use Virtual Worlds

0:00 Intro 3:18 what is web3? 13:58 Is crypto just for making money? 15:37 Why cannot India make cryptos a legal tender? 18:20 What causes inflation? 21:05 Why is there 30% tax on cryptos in India? 22:10 Will there be backing by ministers in India for cryptos? 27:32 What is cryptocurrency? 38:53 Why cannot we mine cryptocurrencies using renewable energy? 42:12 The potential and future of metaverse  48:10 Hot sectors in web3 53:00 World coin 56:45 The mystery of bitcoin 59:28 Future price of bitcoin 1:02:30 Good cryptocurrencies for investment 1:06:40 Future plans of cryptotribe 1:11:06 Why should anyone invest in Bitcoin? 1:14:00 Conclusion Welcome to Erci Podcast (എർച്ചി Podcast)! Join us for engaging discussions, insightful conversations, and thought-provoking content that spans a wide range of topics. Our podcast is a platform for exploring diverse perspectives, sharing stories, and fostering meaningful dialogue. Stay tuned for exciting episodes that bridge cultures, languages, and ideas, all presented in a blend of Malayalam and English. Subscribe, like, and share to be a part of our growing community. Thank you for choosing Erci Podcast as your source for inspiration and enlightenment. Related searches: What is Web 3.0? How to trade cryptocurrencies Understanding the Metaverse Polygon Matic What are decentralized applications? How cryptocurrency mining works Is Bitcoin a safe investment? Impact of inflation on crypto prices Legal status of cryptocurrencies in India gamification of mobile apps Worldcoin Future price predictions for Bitcoin What is Decentraland? Understanding digital assets Basics of blockchain technology NFTs Non Fungible Tokens Cryptocurrency investment strategies Why invest in the Metaverse? Role of DeFi in modern finance Latest trends in cryptocurrency trading How to get started with cryptocurrency The future of decentralized finance HBO documentary Money Electric The Bitcoin Mystery renewable energy in mining bitcoin Cryptocurrency tax regulations in India Hot sectors in Web 3.0 Satoshi Nakamoto Analyzing cryptocurrencies for investment Future developments in blockchain technology Join us for another insightful episode where we delve into diverse topics, bridging cultures and ideas. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to be part of our vibrant community!

For EP13 of Chain Reactions, we chatted with Kim Currier, Head of Partnership & Growth for Decentraland, one of the leading platforms for communities to gather and interact in virtual economies. We had a delightful time chatting with Kim about the latest updates to Decentraland and Decentraland 2.0, their gamification efforts, and waxing poetic about what the metaverse really is. Kim shared a lot of really interesting insights into the challenges and unique opportunities that marketing a world like Decentraland can bring for brands and companies of all kinds, and she also included some alpha that you definitely don't want to miss. Take a listen! Please enjoy, and tune in live on our Twitter at https://x.com/Myosin_xyz every Wed, at 11am EST.

Well fellow ProcrastiN8r, the future of the MetaVerse is here. You heard good ole Zuck talk about. It's this idea of intertwining the virtual world with the physical one. He's talking about owning "virtual" property, which is already possible in games like Decentraland and Upland. This is done through the use of the blockchain to create NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. Think of NFTs as a unique item, like a shiny Charizard Pokemon card or a signed copy of Stephen King's It or the original painting of the Mona Lisa. It's not very easily replaceable and hard to find. Now in the real world, holding these items under your physical possession kind of proves your ownership of them, but in the virtual world, we need to verify data in order to prove your ownership. Sound familiar? Remember we talked about crypto/Bitcoin and how it uses this Blockchain technology to verify the fact that you own that cryptocurrency? Well, the same technology is now being applied to Non-Fungible tokens, unique items like pieces of art and of course, in-game items. No longer is that sword or pony just something you get in the game, it's something you VERIFIABLY OWN. Bitcoin itself is "fungible". One Bitcoin is exactly the same as any other Bitcoin in existence. Just like One dollar bill is the same as any other dollar bill. But now we can create non-fungible items that have uniqueness. That's the key word. Non-fungible means uniqueness. And this idea of owning items in the digital space is beginning to make waves. Already, collection toy companies like Funko Pop are offering NFTs in addition to the purchase of a real physical toy. These NFTs can then be traded on a digital market. Cities across the world are planning to implement NFTs in their future building plans. And this only the beginning. We're going to see the digital and physical world blur together more and more. With gaming already encouraging players to collect loot and unlock characters with no other incentive than bragging rights, having NFTs in game is going to shift the entire industry. No longer are you wasting hours into grinding levels or collecting resources in a game like Runescape. No longer are you fighting a boss over and over in hopes to get that one rare drop just so you can brag to your buddies or win some PVP. NFTs turns your game time into valuable time. That rare amulet you found in the chest? Yeah, that's yours now, not your game character's amulet. YOURS. You own it! Now fair warning, there is typically an upfront cost to get started with NFT games, and that may be a bit of a turn off for some of you. But honestly with new games running over $60 now and over a hundred for the "deluxe" editions, plus the system or PC you gotta buy to even play the game in the first place, even if you're not gaming with NFTs, there's still a price to pay up front. Thing is with traditional gaming, you don't earn anything back, but with NFT, you can actually profit off your game time. Like, you're going to be playing games just for fun or achievement sake, you might as well get paid for your time. I'm serious this is one of the biggest opportunities to make a living being lazy. You can literally lay on the couch and play video games all day and get paid to do so. No need to stream or build a following. No need to get sponsors or dabble around with affiliate marketing. No creating content on blog, videos, or podcasts. Literally just playin the game. Now I'm not a financial advisor. I don't have any sort of experience or authority to help you make decisions with your money. That's on you. Do your own research. I'm just a lazy dude with an opinion. Anyway, in the oncoming weeks, I'll be sharing with you some NFT games I'm finding to be rather profitable and today we're going to start with one called BombCrypto. Read the Full Transcript/Blog: http://www.procrastin8r.com/blog/bombcrypto Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.procrastin8r.com/subscribe

Welcome to Into the Metaverse. In this week's episode, Yon sits down with Yemel Jardi, Co-founder of Decentraland and Executive Director of the Decentraland Foundation, for an in-depth conversation about how Decentraland is shaping the future of virtual worlds. Yemel shares his journey from developing open-source Bitcoin tools to building one of the most influential decentralized virtual worlds, highlighting the core principles of self-custody, user-generated content, and open-source collaboration. The two discuss the challenges and opportunities of building an open metaverse, the role of major brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Netflix, and why interoperability is crucial for the future of digital ownership. Tune in as they explore the next phase of Decentraland's evolution and what it means for users, creators, and brands in the open metaverse. Yemel Jardi is a co-founder of Decentraland, and the Executive Director of the Decentraland Foundation. With a passion for blockchain technology, Yemel began building open source tools for Bitcoin development in 2014, and later co-founded Casa Voltaire, which has incubated significant blockchain projects such as Decentraland, OpenZeppelin, HardHat, and Muun. He is currently the Executive Director of the Decentraland Foundation, leading the organization's efforts to build a decentralized virtual world in the open metaverse. Immerse yourself in Decentraland Follow Yemel: LinkedIn | X Chapters: Origins of Decentraland (00:00) What is Decentraland (12:20) Who is Using Decentraland (14:54) No Code Capabilities (16:56) Brand Activations & Engagement (19:04) Age of Audiences (24:58) The Need for Interoperability (26:34) Areas for Improvement (33:18) New Version and AI Improvements (37:24) The Internet As It Should Be (42:04) Wrap Up (48:11) Follow Yon: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop speaks with Diego Fernandez, co-creator of QuarkID and the Secretary of Innovation for Buenos Aires. They discuss the future of innovation in Buenos Aires, focusing on how technology can simplify citizen interactions with the government and empower individuals through control over their identity with Web3. The conversation explores the potential of decentralized technologies like blockchain to transform government services and create new opportunities for innovation, especially in Argentina's unique economic landscape. In the episode Stewart forgot the name of something about the innovation of digitizing real world assets in Argentina, see this tweet about the deregulation of warrants so that they can be handled online. And for more on QuarkID, visit www.quarkid.org.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:13 Innovation in Buenos Aires: A Vision for the Future01:34 The Role of Technology in Government02:37 Web3 Technologies: Closing the Gap05:29 Argentina's Unique Economic Resilience08:53 Crypto Adoption in Argentina11:25 The Impact of Inflation and Crypto Solutions17:41 Argentina's Potential in the Web3 Era27:40 Crypto Scene in San Francisco28:20 Buenos Aires: A Hub for Crypto Innovation29:04 Aleph's Pop-Up City and Economic Vision31:04 Regulatory Changes and Crypto Opportunities32:09 Decentralization and the Future of Money32:47 The Role of Governments in the Digital Age34:50 The Evolution of Money and Technology38:02 Real-World Crypto Applications: Morphy Token41:09 Decentralized Platforms and Censorship41:57 QuarkID: Revolutionizing Digital Identity45:21 The Future of Digital Identity and Privacy51:22 Conclusion and How to Learn More About QuarkIDKey InsightsInnovation in Buenos Aires: Diego Fernandez emphasizes that the future of innovation in Buenos Aires is centered around making government services seamless and empowering citizens. He envisions a "WiFi-like" government where the state's presence is only noticed when something goes wrong, with a primary focus on streamlining interactions between citizens and government through technology.The Role of Web3 in Identity: Web3 technologies, particularly decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and verifiable credentials, are set to revolutionize how individuals manage their identities. With QuarkID, citizens will have control over their digital identities, securely storing documents and credentials on their own devices. This shifts control from centralized entities like governments or tech giants to individuals.Argentina's Economic Resilience: Fernandez expresses optimism about Argentina's future, calling its citizens "economic Navy Seals" due to their experience in dealing with decades of economic instability. He believes that Argentina's hardships have made its population more entrepreneurial, adaptable, and uniquely positioned to embrace blockchain and Web3 technologies to overcome economic challenges.Web3's Impact on Global Financial Systems: The episode highlights how Web3 technologies are poised to disrupt traditional financial systems by enabling peer-to-peer transactions of value and identity. In Argentina, where economic crises have pushed citizens to adopt cryptocurrencies, the use of decentralized financial tools is not only growing but also fostering innovation in industries like tokenization of real-world assets.The Leapfrogging Potential of Argentina: Fernandez believes that Argentina has the potential to "leapfrog" other nations in developing new financial systems and infrastructure based on decentralized technologies. The country's lack of entrenched financial systems, combined with its thriving blockchain ecosystem, provides an opportunity to build future-proof solutions that could serve as a model for other emerging economies.Blockchain Startups Flourishing in Argentina: Argentina has become a hotspot for blockchain innovation, with notable startups like Decentraland, Ripio, and numerous others being created within the country. Fernandez is bullish on the growth of both centralized and decentralized financial products, as well as advancements in deep tech, especially in cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs.Decentralization and Government's Role: Fernandez draws a parallel between the separation of church and state and the future separation of money from the state. He argues that just as governments no longer control religion, they will eventually lose their control over money as decentralized platforms take hold. This change, driven by technological advancements, could fundamentally reshape governance and public services.

In today's episode, we explore Solana's new “Seeker” device, which is designed to enhance DApp discovery and interaction, and we dive into a groundbreaking initiative from Harvard students — the “New Bretton Woods Project” — which aims to tackle the global debt crisis with Bitcoin and blockchain technology. In other news, Louisiana has made its first crypto payment via the Bitcoin Lightning Network, the SEC has taken its first action against pig butchering scams, Decentraland's hacked X account pushes a phishing scam, and BlackRock has released a Bitcoin-focused white paper. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!Further reading:Solana unveils new Seeker device, says it's not just a ‘memecoin phone'Louisiana takes first crypto payment over Bitcoin LightningSEC sues ‘fake' crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scamsDecentraland X account hacked, phishing scam targets MANA airdropBTC rallies past $62.6K after BlackRock issues Bitcoin white paperHarvard students launch ‘New Bretton Woods Project' to fix debt crisisThis episode of Rise'n'Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.Rise'n'Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph's Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph's website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its 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.

Send us a textWhat if the world of digital art could be as compelling and valuable as your cherished Pokémon card collection? Join us as we sit down with Ben Roy, a passionate digital art collector whose journey began with trading cards and has now led him to the exciting landscape of NFTs and crypto art. Ben shares his unique insights on how projects like Decentraland have fueled his enthusiasm, and he breaks down the complexities of valuing digital art. Discover the critical role of editions versus one-of-one pieces, and why the artist's community is essential for both the creator and the collector.In this episode, we also explore the dynamic nature of memes and their unparalleled power to connect people in the digital space. Ben takes us through the fascinating world of non-visual NFTs, such as music and written content, pondering why they haven't gained as much traction and what challenges lie ahead. We dive deep into the strategic considerations of art collecting, from the allure of an artist's genesis piece to the rising phenomenon of AI-generated art. Ben's thoughtful reflections offer a glimpse into the future of how technology and innovation are reshaping art.But it doesn't stop there. We delve into Ben's passion for writing and his commitment to making his monthly newsletter a delightful read, even for those who aren't avid readers. His dedication to crafting engaging blog posts showcases the intersection of crypto, tech, and culture in an accessible way. Through his lens, we explore media and liquid culture conversations, providing valuable insights and sparking meaningful discussions. This episode is brimming with hot takes and insightful reflections, making it a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the rapidly evolving digital art landscape.https://x.com/benroy__https://benroy.beehiiv.com/Podcast Liquid Culturehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liquid-culture/id1749347135Support the show

De beloftes van crypto games zijn enorm groot sinds de afgelopen bull markt. Vooral een titel als Decentraland kreeg toen veel aandacht. Dit zou de grote nieuwe crypto game worden, waar je door middel van virtual reality de wereld echt kon beleven. Ook zou dit het hippe nieuwe platform voor adverteerders zijn. Wat is er van deze beloftes terecht gekomen?  Naast Decentraland hebben we het met Steven Saunders over alle grote titels in de crypto game wereld. Wat is er de afgelopen jaren gebeurd bij Axie Infinity? Steven is als game recensent de perfecte gast om het over deze tak van de game industrie te hebben. Ook een leuk feitje: Steven was eerder te gast in Cryptocast aflevering 3! Toen deed hij (in 2018) een voorspelling van de Ethereum prijs. Wat is er van deze voorspelling terecht gekomen? Daarnaast doet hij ook een nieuwe voorspelling over de ETH prijs.  Er komen meerdere games en tokens langs. Zo kijkt Steven uit naar een game genaamd Rebel Cars. Wat voor een game is dit? Wat zijn de voordelen van cryptogames t.o.v. normale videogames? Doet een game als Rebel Cars net zo veel wilde beloftes als Decentraland? Tokens waar we het over hebben zijn onder andere ENJIN en PYR (ook wel bekend als Vulcan Forged).  Grote uitgevers als Ubisoft en Square Enix zijn ook crypto games aan het opzetten. Hebben zij als ervaren partij een groot voordeel ten opzichte van de kleine studio's die tot nu toe de meeste crypto games hebben ontwikkeld? Aan het einde van deze aflevering maken we de balans op. Moeten we deze markt nou serieus nemen of niet? Zijn er nu crypto games die de moeite waard zijn om te spelen? Hoe ziet de toekomst van deze markt eruit? Waarom gebruiken de meeste projecten hun eigen token? Is het niet mogelijk om je game gewoon op Bitcoin te bouwen?  Gasten Steven Saunders Wouter Hoes Links Cryptocast aflevering 3 Rebel Cars Host Herbert Blankesteijn Redactie Wouter HoesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En Aprender de Grandes vamos a aprender sobre los mundos y las comunidades virtuales. Qué está pasando ahí y cómo se diseñan. Porque a eso se dedica Gino Cingolani. Él hizo programación y diseño, en especial diseño de mundos virtuales en videojuegos para Taringa y en la actualidad diseña en Decentraland, uno de los referentes del metaverso.

Phillip Alexeev, is Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi. Phillip is a seasoned growth marketer and investor with over a decade of experience in the startup world, with successful exits in emerging industries like 3D printing and virtual reality. Prior to his current role, he served as the Head of Growth at Binance, focusing on special DeFi projects. Phillip's strategic acumen has significantly contributed to the growth of notable Web3 projects such as Coinlist and Decentraland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

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

Today's distinguished guest is Hervé Larren, the entrepreneurial force behind Airvey.io, a company dedicated to building, supporting, and providing expert advice to Web 3.0 ventures. Hervé emerged as a pioneer in the cryptocurrency realm, adopting Bitcoin and blockchain technology early in 2013 and becoming one of the early initial crypto miners in the United States. His strategic foresight led to capitalizing on his mining endeavors through public vehicles with Grayscale, and he has recently been elected to be a special council member for the ApeCoin DAO. Throughout his illustrious career, Hervé has imparted his knowledge to over a dozen prestigious projects, such as Horizen Labs and the innovative Yuga Labs' ApeCoin. His vision was instrumental in the early work in Decentraland and helping create one of the largest commercial zones in the the Metaverse. He also played a key role in developing the Horizen ZEN token. Hervé's expertise has not gone unnoticed; his profile has been elevated through features in leading publications, including CoinTelegraph, Forbes, Bloomberg Magazine, and The Huffington Post, as part of the American Express Spotlight Series. His insights have graced television screens on Bloomberg, KTLA, and E! News. As a guest speaker, Hervé has shared his knowledge of the crypto and blockchain economic revolution at over 30 international conferences across 10 countries. Before venturing into the entrepreneurial landscape, Hervé honed his skills with prestigious tenures at luxury conglomerates LVMH and Pernod Ricard. An alumnus of the Harvard Business School Presidents' Program, Hervé also holds an MBA from Columbia Business School. His leadership qualities and keen insights have earned him membership in the elite Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).Show Notes:03:47 - Hervé discovers "Plan B" = Bitcoin08:30 - "If you mistrust your country, you will mistrust a digital currency they create."12:30 - How did Hervé manage psychologically living at the cutting edge of a new technology movement when most of his peers did not understand it and thought it was crazy? 18:00 - What are the problems crypto was solving? This is what entrepreneurs do...find a problem and solve it.20:00 - What are Hervé's predictions for the future and things he is excited about?Value investing and linear growth vs. network effects and metcalfe's law.30:00 - Real-world problems and use cases for blockchain technology.35:00 - These projects provide new governance opportunities to protect the community.38:00 - The power of community and the network.52:00 - "The swings are very big in Web 3.0...because of this, it is quite easy to see who is committed to the space." Commitment is everything, especially when things are down. Your best relationships will be built during bear markets. Book RecommendationsOutlive - Dr. Peter AttiaCurtis Jackson - Hustle HarderAtomic Habits 1:00:00 - Personal longevity hacks as a global traveler"You are the CEO of your health! Know your numbers."1:03:00 - Where is a good place to start your journey in this space? Everyone's journey is different. "Everyone will get Bitcoin at the price they deserve!"What would Hervé say if he were asked to give a State of the World address? Follow Hervé on LinkedIn at Hervé Larren and on X @hervelarren_ (Airvey), and Instagram at Hervelarren.

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

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Today on the Ether we have Axelar Network hosting a discussion on the future of web3 games. You'll hear from Decentraland, Metaverse Headquarters, squid, Saga, Rebecca Liao, Axelar Intern, fig, James Friel, Jacob___Meyer, its mitch, and more! Recorded on December 7th 2023. Make sure to check out the newest tracks from Finn and the RAC FM gang over at ImaginetheSmell.org! The majority of the music at the end of these spaces can be found streaming over on Spotify, and the rest of the streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan B wherever you get your music. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

My Cryptocast: Ep 18 - AI World Fair & Decentraland   The first AI World Fair in Decentraland transpired in the Innovation City district, HQ for Sophia the Robot, and featured thought leaders from NVIDIA and SingularityNET.  In this episode, we tackle the intersection of AI and virtual worlds, Bitcoin "Softwar" power projection theory, and several use-cases for blockchain. Join Alex Enser founder of My Crypto Advisor and Dominick Romano founder of Drainpipe and contributor to AI for Health in the United Nations, for insights on the technologies shaping our world.   YouTube - https://youtube.com/@mycryptocast?feature=shared   My Crypto Advisor - https://mycryptoadvisor.com  LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/alexander-enser   Drainpipe - https://drainpipe.io LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/domromano/   All of the Money: by Cali Stylz, published by Wide Open Entertainment  Disclaimer: This material is for informational purposes only and not intended to provide financial, investment, legal, regulatory, or tax advice.

La cadena hotelera Leven ha llevado la experiencia vacacional al metaverso con su nuevo hotel, LEVENverse, después de su exitoso establecimiento en Manchester en 2021. Este innovador hotel virtual, ubicado en Decentraland, ofrece a los huéspedes una experiencia única que combina servicios del mundo real con una estética futurista y exótica. Además de habitaciones virtuales, LEVENverse cuenta con actividades, una galería de arte con obras en formato de NFT y la posibilidad de pagar con criptomonedas, lo que representa un emocionante avance en la industria hotelera. https://liveleven.com/ TEKDI: Instituto de Marketing Digital de los Negocios Mejora los Resultados del Negocio con el Marketing Digital y la IA ► Dedicando solo 15 minutos al día con nuestra plataforma online con más de 125 cursos, másters y certificaciones con divertidas clases prácticas en video, acompañamiento de un tutor, mentorías en directo, retos reales en vivo y mucho más. ►►►https://tekdi.education/ Y no olvides suscribirte y valorar nuestro podcast ★★★★★

A leadingstrategically-integrated publisher and creator of games and experiences acrossthe world's largest immersive digital platforms. From metaverse gamingpowerhouses such as Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite, to the most popular Web3environments such as Sandbox and Decentraland, to bespoke worlds built usingthe most advanced 3D creation tools, Super League's innovative solutionsprovide incomparable access to massive audiences who gather in immersivedigital spaces to socialize, play, explore, collaborate, shop, learn andcreate. An end-to-end activation partner for dozens of global brands. SuperLeague offers a complete range of development, distribution, monetization andoptimization capabilities designed to engage users through dynamic, energizedprograms.

Dr. Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro has had a unique career. She is the current Head of Production at Phygicode and former Metaverse Producer at Decentraland Foundation and Head of Metaverse Fashion Week. She has more than a decade of experience in digital design and the XR industry and also serves as a mentor at MIT during their Hacking Arts 2016-2018, and as a Senior Professor at SENAC University Centre, a renowned public federal University in Brazil.For Giovanna, she believes that life is a short experience. She wants to have a portfolio of experiences that really enriches her soul and mind and would rather regret what she's tried, then over what she's given up on.It's ok to fail. Just don't give up.Bearing in mind this principle, this episode digs into Gigi has led her life and the career choices she's made to date.Maybe it'll inspire you to take the unconventional step too?

This short episode Clayton gives his take on digital real estate in the metaverse and blockchain in 2023.Connect with Claytonhttps://clayton.kw.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/richoffrealestate308/Emailccnrealestate@gmail.com Looking to build wealth? Tap in to the Bullish Institute of financial literacy.at 313-744-3489https://www.bullishinstitute.com/Got stock market questions? Send your question to Ken on IG@AskBlanksQuestions will be answered on future episodes.Register to our live webinars. Get the early bird special belowSign up hereWe would like to thank our sponsors Coleman Austin Legal Shield 313-218-1527 CRC Financials LLC 313-268-7205 ask for Carla Wilson Drone Logistic Services 908-209-2794 Black & White Look Otical 248-255- 6444

On this episode of Archebyte we are joined by Justin Melillo, co-founder and CEO of Mona. Mona is an infinite network of immersive experiences with a focus on openness, decentralization, and creator/developer ownership.A lifelong artist with a focus on computer animation, visual FX, and immersive content, Justin has worked at companies like DreamWorks and Magic Leap, designed tour sets for artists like Drake and Sia, and worked on various AR experiences. When he found blockchain and NFTs several years ago, he saw it as a real alternative for digital artists outside of design work, freelancing, or working for a studio. He then combined these worlds, alongside friend Matt Hoerl, to bring Mona to life.During our talk, we dive into Justin's view of the metaverse and its many challenges, opportunities, and misconceptions. Justin also tells us about building for a metaverse-native generation, we look at the future of AR and VR, and we talk about how much we love Tears of the Kingdom. 

On the latest episode of Barriers to Entry, we sit down with an early leader at one of the most publicized and possibly most criticized of the ‘metaverse' worlds, Decentaland. Sam Hamilton came to the Decentraland Foundation through a journey stemming from art and music that intersected with technology in the early days of the rise of cryptocurrency and NFTs. Today, he oversees the direction of a digital world that has made global headlines with its Metaverse Fashion Week but is still largely misunderstood. Listen in as the pod squad dives deeper to understand the intricacies of how Decentraland operates, its goals to democratize and create a more human internet, and the tools and governance that its created in order to allow design, creativity, and autonomy to flourish. Connect with Sam Hamilton on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  Creating a platform to allow independent creators to thrive (starting at 12:30) The Decentraland visual aesthetic and the opportunities to evolve how we interact with the internet (starting at 18:39) Bringing an architects' mindset to world building (starting at 24:23) Learning from Metaverse Fashion Week and the role of Artificial Intelligence moving forward (starting at 35:43) Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Decentraland Decentraland Worlds Definition of a “DAO” Visit the MAD Awards in Spatial.io metaverse Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell Thompson, Rob Schulte, and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, has launched its first metaverse immersive digital experience space, marking a significant step in the company's foray into the world of Web3.The metaverse experience, developed in collaboration with the virtual world platform, Decentraland, allows users to enter a virtual Pepsi branded world, where they can engage with a range of interactive experiences, including games, challenges, and social activities. The immersive environment is designed to provide an engaging and dynamic experience that blends the physical and digital worlds.The initiative is part of PepsiCo's broader strategy to leverage the potential of the Web3 ecosystem and explore innovative ways to connect with its customers. By creating a virtual experience, the company is able to reach a wider audience and provide a unique and memorable experience that goes beyond traditional marketing approaches.According to Richard Lee, PepsiCo's Global Head of Digital, eCommerce and Innovation, the metaverse experience is an opportunity to engage with consumers in a way that is authentic, relevant, and exciting. He added that the company is excited to explore the potential of the metaverse and see how it can help shape the future of marketing and customer engagement.Listen to the Full Podcast on The Restaurant ReportPepsiCo is one of several major corporations that have moved on early adoption and entered the metaverse space, reflecting the growing interest and potential of the emerging technology. The metaverse is a virtual world that is created by the convergence of physical and digital spaces, offering a range of possibilities for gaming, entertainment, education, and commerce.With the launch of its first metaverse immersive digital experience space, PepsiCo is positioning itself as a leader in the Web3 ecosystem, and is set to drive innovation and growth in the space in the years to come.Early Adoption Why It Matters - Social Was The Last Tech Cycle Mass Adoption - Web3 Will Be The NextSocial media has become an integral part of modern life, with billions of people worldwide using it to connect with friends, family, and businesses. However, social media has not always been as ubiquitous as it is today. Its birth can be traced back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, when several websites and platforms were developed that allowed users to create profiles, connect with friends, and share content.The first social networking site was Six Degrees, launched in 1997, which allowed users to create profiles and connect with friends. Friendster, founded in 2002, became popular in Asia and allowed users to join groups based on their interests. MySpace, launched the same year, was one of the first social networking sites to gain widespread popularity in the United States.However, Facebook, founded in 2004, revolutionized social media and became the leading platform driving adoption. Initially targeted at college students, Facebook quickly grew in popularity and expanded to a global audience. Twitter, founded in 2006, followed suit and allowed users to send short messages or "tweets" to their followers.These early social media platforms paved the way for developing other popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Today, social media is an integral part of daily life for billions of people worldwide, and it continues to evolve and shape how we communicate and connect.Some companies failed in early adoption and paid the price. There have been several restaurant and retail chains that needed to be faster to adopt social media, and some of them have faced challenges in terms of growth and customer engagement as a result. Domino's Pizza: Domino's was slow to adopt social media, initially struggling with negative publicity and a decline in sales. Added this to massive moves by Pizza Hut and Papa Johns's, pushed them to play catchup for over a decade. The company eventually embraced social media and launched a successful marketing campaign that helped turn things around.McDonald's: McDonald's was slow to adopt social media and initially struggled to engage with its customers online. Sentiment on Mcdonald's was at an all-time low during the first ten years of social media, and the invasion of the Instagram exposure of quality - drove Mcdonald's to create a digital lead and reconstruct a brand ID that is now digital first. Sears: They were not as lucky due to the slow adoption of e-commerce and online shopping, which impacted its growth and competitiveness. The brand was labeled as a gutter garment on social media. It could not recover from the consumer-generated content that was overcoming social media and eventually led to the Etsy communities that have overtaken retail in direct-to-consumer tactics that have outpaced retail brands of all types.Gap: Also slow to adopt social media, it initially struggled with declining sales and a lack of engagement with younger customers. It took Gap 12 years to somewhat recover, but due to the massive brand appeal by micro brands, the retail landscape has shifted forever. The impact of mobile and social technologies on culture has been profound. They have changed the way we communicate and interact with each other, breaking down geographical barriers and allowing us to connect with people from around the world. They have also transformed how we consume and share information, making news and entertainment more personalized and accessible.The next stop is Web3, where consumers and brands create a new contract of data, trust, and engagement that will likely set new boundaries around the future of every brand and every for-profit company for the next fifty years.

In this podcast episode, Keith Weinhold discusses the benefits of investing in stable property markets, the risks and benefits of taking out a second mortgage on a property, and the potential impact of remote work on the real estate market.  Weinhold also touches on the performance of stocks and other asset classes in the first quarter of the year, highlighting the drawbacks of savings accounts, CDs, and money market funds, and suggesting that investing in real estate can be a better option.  Overall, Weinhold emphasizes the importance of investing in stable markets with high rent ratios and strong landlord tenant laws. **Real Estate Prices [00:03:39]** Discussion of the current and future direction of real estate prices, with a recap of the benefits of investing in real estate. **Tapping Equity [00:04:50]** Explanation of the problem with tapping equity and the risks of taking out a second mortgage on a property. **Second Mortgage [00:05:43]** Explanation of how to add a second mortgage onto a property and access cash without refinancing the entire loan, with details on the 80% combined loan value ratio. **Risks of Second Mortgage [00:07:49]** Discussion of the risks of taking out a second mortgage, including interest rate fluctuations and the potential pitfall of borrowing short to go long. **Second Mortgage Benefits and Risks [00:09:51]** Discussion of the benefits and risks of taking out a second mortgage on a property for investment purposes. **Current Direction of Home Prices [00:12:09]** Analysis of the current direction of home prices in the resale market, including a survey of resale agents and national existing home prices. **Regional Real Estate Market Performance [00:18:00]** Discussion of the stability of regional real estate markets, with a focus on the southeast and midwest, and the importance of stable prices, high rent ratios, and strong landlord tenant laws. **WFH Trends and Regional Real Estate Markets [00:20:24]** Analysis of the potential impact of work from home trends on regional real estate markets, including an increase in flexible job postings in major cities. **Virtual Real Estate Investing [00:25:02]** Discussion of the recent failures of metaverse projects and the risks of virtual real estate investing. **Factors Affecting National Home Prices [00:26:15]** Explanation of the headwinds and tailwinds affecting national home prices in 2021, including bank failures, job loss recession, labor and supply inflation, spring home buyer demand, and the supply crash. **Mortgage Rates [00:30:20]** Explanation of the difficulty in predicting mortgage rates and the lack of forecast for their direction. **Various Asset Classes Performance [00:32:17]** Discussion of the performance of different asset classes in Q1 of the year, including precious metals, savings accounts, and real estate. **Benefits of Investing in Real Estate [00:35:14]** Real estate investing as a way to beat inflation and transfer prosperity from dollars to property, with the added benefit of control and potential for five ways of profit. **Reasons to Invest in Residential Real Estate [00:36:27]** Advantages of investing in new or renovated residential real estate, including low maintenance expenses and potential for no capex expenses during ownership. **Expectations for Real Estate Market [00:37:33]** Expectations for the real estate market in the next five years, with a caution that the historically high price run-up may not be repeated. Resources mentioned: Show Notes: www.GetRichEducation.com/444 National existing median home price: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/HOSMEDUSM052N National median home price (existing & new): https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MSPUS Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Memphis & Little Rock property that  cash flows from Day One: www.MidSouthHomeBuyers.com Find cash-flowing Jacksonville property at: www.JWBrealestate.com/GRE Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review”  Top Properties & Providers: GREmarketplace.com Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free—text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Keith's personal Instagram: @keithweinhold   Welcome to GRE! I'm your host, Keith Weinhold.    Would you rather be age 18 and poor or 80 and wealthy?   Learn about how a second mortgage could benefit you.   Historically, what REGIONS of the nation have the most stable and volatile real estate prices?    Then, there are two ominous threats to FUTURE property prices. All that and more, today, on Episode 444 of Get Rich Education.   Welcome to GRE! From Orange County, Florida to Orange County, CA and across 188 nations worldwide, I'm Keith Weinhold, this is Get Rich Education.   Last week marked 50 years since the first-ever cellphone call was placed. The call from the 2.5-pound brick-sized cellphone was placed in NYC - Manhattan.    That phone could NOT fit inside a standard pocket.    Sheesh! Look, I won't even use a case on my iPhone today because I'm concerned about the weight and friction and it would add!   I want it light and I want to be able to quickly slide it in & out of my pocket. Ha!   Well, I've got a more significant trade-off for you to consider.    Would you rather be age 18 and poor or age 80 and wealthy?    I think you and most everyone would rather be 18 years old and poor rather than 80 years old and wealthy.   I am pretty confident that you & I agree on that.   Well, if you'd rather be 18 and poor, then why would you go to a job to trade your time for dollars?   Because that's exactly how you move away from 18 and poor straight toward 80 & wealthier but probably 80 & still less than wealthy.   Why would you make that trade?   Even if you love your job - if it's not the activity you'd MOST want to be doing out of anything else in the wide spectrum of life, move away from 18 & poor?   Well, time is going to pass one way or the other, but you can win back your time & end up wealthy rather than “somewhat less than wealthy”...   …when you provide value for society by giving them housing, getting paid 5 ways at the same time, one of which includes a MOSTLY passive income stream, trading relatively little of your life time all the while. That's why we do here.   That way, you're not quite going to be 18 & wealthy, but wealthy when you're young enough to enjoy it.   Over the last three years, property prices are up 30 to 40% in a lot of markets.   We're going to look at the current & future direction of real estate prices in a moment.    But let's talk about what you can do with this… what you can do with that dead equity in your properties.   America has near record-high equity levels right now so this is really timely here.   But there's a bit of a problem with tapping your equity today. Before I get into that, just a recap minute here…   Of course, as any longtime listener knows, since the rate of return from home equity is always zero, you have a chance to harvest your equity.   Having, even an extra $1,000 of equity in any property, including your own home, is like making an extra principal payment of $1,000.   Doing that is like you saying, “Hey, Mr. Banker. Here's an extra $1,000 principal payment. Don't pay me any interest on it. If I need it back, I'll pay you fees, and I'll try to prove to you that I qualify again.”   That's the short story on why home equity is unsafe, Illiquid, and its ROI is Zero.   OK, but if you have a mortgage loan that's set at just 3 or 4% interest, are you really going to refinance that whole loan just to pull some money out - just to convert some equity to cash?   Because if you did, your mortgage rate could go up to 6 or 7%. So accessing equity isn't as great as it used to be.   Ah, but there's a way around this.   One your, say, property at, say, Huckleberry Lane, you could keep your existing mortgage in-place at that low 3% or 4% rate, and potentially add a second mortgage onto Huckleberry Lane - and only that second mortgage is at the higher rate. The first loan stays in place and so does its amortization schedule.   Now, if your Huckleberry Lane property is worth $500K, you can often have 80% of that, or $400K borrowed, that's that 80% combined-loan-to-value ratio.   That means that the amount of cash that you can get your hands on is $400K minus your mortgage balance.    That's why a lot of property owners are able to access, often, $100K or more cash, without touching their low first mortgage at all.   Get $100K cash out - or whatever you have access to - it's not providing you with any rate of return anyway.   Though you can often borrow out up to 80% of your primary residence's property value, the deal isn't as good as far as getting second mortgages on your rental property.   Second mortgages on a rental are, sometimes available, sometimes not. When they are, it's recently been just up to 70% that you can borrow out.   Now, as good as this might sound, it doesn't mean that you SHOULD do it. What are the risks with taking a second mortgage on your home or rental properties?   Well, some second mortgages take the form of a Home Equity Line of Credit - or HELOC.    The interest rate on your HELOC can fluctuate, so there's interest rate risk. Most HELOCs have a fixed rate period for the first 5 or more years though.   Before I talk more about the risk of a second mortgage, it's just amazing - the number of people that I run into out there - most of them aren't REIs - but homeowners that are elated that they got a low mortgage rate 2, 3 years ago (and they should be - congratulations)... but they want to tap their bloated home equity and don't know about adding a second mortgage.   Now, a risk with a second mortgage is the potential pitfall of borrowing short to go long, meaning your HELOC rate resets in a little as five years - it could go down when it resets and it goes up, and at that time, you're not liquid enough to deal with the second mortgages higher payments. Now, I know, it's exciting about getting into more income property, using dead equity from your own home or your own rentals - because it's “Real Estate Pays 5 Ways” stuff.   You might tell yourself, that when you add up a 5 rates of return from investment property - appreciation, cash flow, amortization, tax benefits and inflation-profiting, that you can surely see a total rate of return on your new rentals of 20% or 30% or more.    So if your second mortgage has an interest rate of 7 or 8%, you'd do that deal and pocket the spread.   Yes, it sure might work out that way, in fact, there's even a probability that it could work out that way.   But the risk is that you've got to stay liquid enough to service the debt if your second mortgage rate rises or any other reason.   And you might be just fine. You might have enough cash flow or cash stored that you're padded, you're fine… and your underwriter might help you look at that during your second mortgage qualification.   You might ask Ridge Lending Group or your favorite lender about second mortgage options.   So, now you know. A second mortgage can keep up your velocity of money. There are benefits and there are risks.   Utilizing it successfully looks something like this.   You start off with 50% equity in one property, which is 2:1 leverage, you move some of that into a second property.    Now you've got 25% equity in both.   You've done MORE than double your wealth-amplifying ability here. You've virtually 4Xed.   Because rather than having 2:1 leverage in one property, you've got 4:1 leverage in two properties.   That's how wealth is BUILT.   Let's talk about those ERSTWHILE home prices.   There are at least two ominous threats to future home prices. And now that it's Spring and market activity picks up, what's the CURRENT direction of home prices?    Real estate can move slower than glaciers, so March numbers are still scarce.   Home prices in the resale market - alright, that means existing homes, not new-build - those resale prices have stayed remarkably resilient, even when mortgage rates jumped up back in February.   John Burns REC compiles a chart for the latest survey of resale agents. The question that was asked is: “What direction have resale home prices moved in the last month?”    The national survey respondents can pick that prices are either MOST INCREASING, MOSTLY DECREASING, or MOSTLY FLAT.   This February, for the first time since May of 2022, more said that home prices are "mostly increasing" rather than "mostly decreasing":   Note though, that most of the agents in the latest survey show that prices are merely steady at 51%. 26% said “increasing” and 23% decreasing.   Credit to JBREC. This is a national survey of ~2,600 resale agents.    Now just from this chart and THESE stats, note something interesting. October 2022—appears to be housing's low point. That was then, six months ago—marking housing's recent low point.   So, that's a different angle on looking at home prices than usual - asking agents what they're seeing.   National existing home prices, per the FRED stats, month-over-month are up just a little, from about $361K to $363K. Again, that's through February.   Seasonally, that could go up more. That typically happens each year when spring transitions to summer.   There's a good chance that national homes prices will be rising these next few months.   If you think that those prices sound a little low, be mindful, this entire discussion, so far, is about EXISTING homes aka resale homes, which tend to be priced lower than new construction homes.    If you combine both existing & new, same source, $468,000 is the national median home price. That was the same quarter-over-quarter. Same source too.   It's always important to cite the source when it comes to statistics.   You know, some say the 1990s are when America moved into the Information Age. But, at some point, in the 2010s, did we move into the DisInformation Age?   I don't know. There's a lot of both out there - a plethora, a profusion of both information and disinformation.   Some of these niche finance social media pages don't cite their sources, and more often than not, I don't follow them or I unfollow them if I find that they regularly don't cite source.   The other type of story that I unfollow or just stay away from, are article headlines or images with the word “Rumor” in it.   I don't want to follow Rumors. Now, I guess, in the best case, a rumor could turn out to be true and maybe could give you a heads up on something that actually turns out to come true later.   But, the world is full of real information. I don't want to spend this one finite life I have on earth catching up on rumors. It's more sports sites that use that word rather than finance sites.   Rumor is just an annoying word, I guess. It's a synonym for “gossip”.   Hey, the real estate investing and personal finance world has its own quirks and odd spins on words.   One thing I haven't been able to figure out is how a guru is bad and an obsession is good.   Some people disparage thought leaders and influencers as gurus.   Guru means an influential teacher or an expert. That sounds like someone worth listening to to me.   How are obsessions good. Some say, to succeed, you've go to be obsessed.   No, you don't. That sounds unhealthy.   The definition of obsess is to preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent.   Don't fall into the trap of an obsession.   Well, to recap what you've learned today on Get Rich Education Episode 444 (ha!) rumors and obsessions are bad, and gurus are good.   Enough digression. Getting back to real estate investing.   Like I said at the beginning of the year, I don't expect much national HPA or price declines this year.   But regionally, the markets that we focus on here - the ones in the Southeast and Midwest and a little in the Northeast, have all performed well.   Many - even most - in our target markets appreciated in 2018 & 2019 & 2020 & 2021 & 2022 & they're continuing to do so now.   Many Florida markets are still seeing 10%+ appreciation. We're talking about those stable markets, avoiding the volatile, largely coastal markets where prices are sinking, especially on the West Coast.   As I've long discussed, one reason that we invest where we do are for their stable prices, even during downturns.   Backed by historical data, American housing's long-term regional price volatility is broken down like this: The most stable markets are in the Midwest and the Inland Northeast. The medium volatility markets are in South And the highly volatile markets, which we avoid  are in the West, and the Coastal Northeast - like NYC and Boston. I'm going to guess that you've never heard regional home price VOLATILITY described before.  Now, you might wonder, if the Inland Northeast tends to have more stable, long-term pricing than the South, why don't we favor it more than the South. Well, stable prices are important. But having high rent ratios and having strong LL-tenant laws and high in-migration make the Southeast a strong investment area. Of course, when I describe regions this broad there tend to be some outliers and exceptions. Now, it's going to be interesting to see how America's regional pricing level AND its level of stability changes over time. That is set up to change at a faster pace, and you might know why that is - why these geographic regions could see, really more of an amalgamation of characteristics and that is due to… you MIGHT know what I'm going to say. WFH. That actually is not an initialism or acronym for some kind of thinly veiled profanity. It is work-from-home.  The rise in Work From Home Trends could really start to blur these lines over time. Now, it would be a trend that moves slowly.  But consider, that, in January of 2023 six times more work was happening remotely than it was in January of 2019, that's according to a company called WFH Research. In fact, in major cities like New York and Chicago there are now more job postings for flexible arrangements than at any point during the last three years, according to the NBER & Bloomberg. Now, that's of less concern to you, the residential property investor. It might just be an interesting trend and create more demand for your product - HOMES! But it could very well put downward pressure price pressure on higher-priced areas like Manhattan, Brooklyn, and San Jose… and more upward price pressure on those lower cost areas where you & I tend to buy property. But with more Americans working from their homes, it is bad, bad, bad for downtown commercial landlords and some central business district companies who survived the 2020 lockdowns… but STILL haven't fully bounced back three years later. Gosh! GetRichEducation.com is where you can learn more about how to invest in real estate the right way, the profitable way - with articles that I write myself, and our videos and more. It is all free. If you would like to contact us, with a question about the show, you can do so at GetRichEducation.com/Contact More straight head, including two ominous signs for the future of the housing market. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to Episode 444 of Get Rich Education. ______________________ Welcome back to Get Rich Education. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold.   We are keepin' it real here at GRE. Building real wealth in the real world with real estate.   See the, uh, emphasis on the world “real”. Back in December, on Episode 427, you'll remember that we did a show devoted to Metaverse Real Estate Investing… and the consensus of the guest & I were that it is risky and in most cases, ill-advised to get involved.   Well, it was recently announced that both Disney and Microsoft have shuttered their metaverse projects.    Popular virtual worlds have seen steep drops in interest, with the median sale price of real estate in Decentraland plummeting 90% YoY. You know, with the real thing, even if your real estate lost value, which isn't common, it can't go down too far. You've still got the value of the land underneath it and the value of all the materials that your property is built with. What about national home prices for the rest of this year? Of course, it's always a little odd to discuss national home prices with the tens of thousands of US markets.    It's kind of like coming up with a national weather average.   Here are the MAIN factors governing national home price direction this year.   The headwinds to price growth - the threats are #1: 1 - We had banks fail early this spring. More regional bank fallout could contribute to tightening lending standards. Tightening lending standards would mean that fewer borrowers could qualify, and that could reduce demand. Reduced home demand is NOT good for prices. So that's ominous housing threat number #1. But even if that happens, regional banks are often making COMMERCIAL real loans. The government-backed loans you're getting for residential are more desirable - we're talking VA, FHA, rural housing mortgage, and conforming loans that are sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - which are often those types that you're getting for 1-4 unit income properties at GRE Marketplace. All government-guaranteed stuff. The second substantial threat to some good home price appreciation this year is that there is a small chance of a big "job loss" recession. With it being over a year since the Fed started raising rates, there is a lag effect and we should some at least a few more job losses as we head toward a likely recession. They are the two ominous threats. The tailwinds to price growth - these are the strengths for rising home prices, there are 3. The first one is that labor & supply inflation remains elevated, and well, that obviously keeps upward pressure on home prices. The second positive, or strength for home prices is - like I touched on earlier - increasing spring homebuyer demand hasn't been factored into the numbers yet - and that always boosts prices. And then the third strength and underlying factor to boost home prices this year is really, what I've called “the crash” which has caught some people off guard. Yes, this generation's housing crash ALREADY happened. It is that SUPPLY CRASH of about 60% in available American homes to buy. We have such a low housing supply, like we've discussed in-depth elsewhere on the show so I won't elaborate on that, but that changes nearly everything and it is one reason that home prices are still so resilient today. Still more demand than supply. National home prices have begun heading up a little, and there are a few more opportunities than there are threats that prices should keep rising, but I don't expect any huge gain, like no 10% gain nationally this year. I don't see how that can happen at all. Now, you'll notice that, mortgage rates, - I didn't put them into either category - either the upcoming housing threats or strength and that's simply because we don't know where mortgage rates are headed. They're so hard to predict so that's why I'm not forecasting where I think that mortgage rates will go. You know how when you're under contract to buy a property and you & your mortgage loan officer are having that strategy session on WHEN you want to lock in your rate. At least one time in your life - and I sure have in mine - you're tempted to ask your MLO where they think rates are going… well, like I said, they're just really difficult to forecast.  Your MLO often doesn't know where they're going to go. Do you remember, last year, or I sure do because I follow this stuff closely, the number of people and professionals that said mortgage rates would be 8 to 10% by Spring of 2023? Yeah, quite a few people said that emphatically. They're about 6.3% today. Before I get back to real estate, the quarter recently ended so let's whip around the asset classes like we do sometimes at quarter-end. Tech stocks got a boost in the first quarter, that helped the S&P be up 7%.   Stocks of the tech giants that are leading the charge in          AI-powered search, Microsoft and Alphabet, outpaced that.   Meanwhile, the second- and third-largest bank collapses in US history happening within 48 hours hurt bank stocks.   Bitcoin was up 72% in Q1. Do we say that crypto winter is over when bitcoin hits $30K?   Oil prices were flat, beginning & ending the quarter at around $80.   Gold was up 7%, partly due to the bank failures.   Silver rose 4% for the quarter.   You know what's been a really bad investment for the last decade, despite all the good things that you hear about its promise - investing in physical silver. You read that there's now more silver above ground than below ground.   10 years ago, silver was worth $25 dollars an ounce and it's still worth… $25 an ounce.   That's even worse than it sounds to laypeople. If you've held any investment for 10 years like that and it's worth merely the same amount of dollars, inflation just chomped about half of it away.   We might have had 40 or 50% or more real inflation in the last decade… and silver bars didn't pay you an income stream during that time either. What a poor performer!   Though I think that SOME precious metals can still be a good STORE of value.   That was whipping around the other asset classes in Q1 of this year.   One place to park your money that is NOT a good store of value is… savings accounts and CDs and MMFs.   Their interest rate, though it might feel good getting paid up to 4% or 5% on those, it ensures that you're losing prosperity every day… because CPI inflation is higher than that, and then the real rate of inflation is higher than that yet. True inflation might be double your savings account rate.   Instead, the smart money BEATS inflation and all the time, a little more of the smart money is GETTING OUT OF DOLLARS too with these rising concerns about foreign nations doing more of their business in yuan or another currency outside of the petro dollar.   The dollar is currently under a lot of stress, besides just the inflation. Dollars in savings accounts & the like… don't just lose to inflation… they're actually keeping your prosperity denominated in dollars, which a growing chorus feels precarious about right now.   Is the dollar about to lose its world reserve currency status? I don't know. I think people having been calling for that since shortly after Richard Nixon took us off the gold standard in 1971.    Instead, what about a fully renovated or brand new investment property, with a rent-paying tenant placed and its all under professional management for you.   That way it's low hassle for you, yet because you own the asset directly, you have the CONTROL without the hassle, and you're often paid those five ways.   This way, not only are you getting out of dollars with your down payment - another way to say it is that you're converting your dollars into real estate…   Then on top of that, when you borrow the dollars for 75 or 80% of the purchase price… you're getting out of dollars so much that you've essentially fund a way to go negative with your dollar position on that property.   When you buy through our network, since the property is new or renovated, you should often expect little or no ongoing repair or maintenance expense in the early years.   And here's the thing that some investors overlook. You may not have an CapEx expense at all. Those big capital expenditures like a new roof or windows or a furnace.   That's because when you buy new or rehabbed and you consider that your hold time often isn't more than 7-10 years due to equity accumulation and leverage ratios, as you lever up into another property, you can leave the Capital Expenditures to the next buyer when you sell.   So, these are some reasons why buying residential real estate makes a ton of sense in this environment.    Will these next five years be as lucrative as the last five years? No, I really wouldn't expect that - that's because of the historically high price runup these past few years.   But I still cannot think of a better place to be than that strategically-chosen real estate.   You can go ahead and get started looking at some properties in markets and connect with our free investment coaching there if you so choose.    That's all at GREmarketplace.com   Hey, I really had a great time chatting real estate and everything else with you today.   Until next week, I'm your host, KW. DQYD!  

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On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and international fashion reporter Zofia Zwiegkinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss Decentraland's second annual Metaverse Fashion Week, including how Tommy Hilfiger, Coach and Adidas showed up. Plus, a look at what's behind Lululemon's annual earnings, which beat analysts' expectations. And, The Hollywood Reporter honors the year's 25 Most Powerful Stylists, including the brains behind Anne Hathaway's recent glow-up.

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

Marja Konttinen, Marketing Director of Decentraland Foundation, discusses building on the open metaverse and some of the most creative pieces of user generated content she's seen on the platform to date. She also explores the unique opportunity marketers have to write a new playbook for marketing in Web3 – starting with rethinking metics. Key Takeaways:  Metaverse Fashion Week and the role that art plays in Decentraland Best practices for marketing metaverse events and driving traffic from your existing audience to your Web3 activation Doritos Case Study: How they built and marketed a 3D immersive experience for this year's Super Bowl brand activation How brands have complete freedom creativity when renting or buying virtual land and how to get started Guest Bio:  Marja Konttinen is the Marketing Director of Decentraland Foundation, the first fully decentralized virtual world that is built, governed, and owned by its users. She has a background in video games marketing, global digital advertising and brand marketing. She is passionate about the metaverse, community co-creation, and social-driven gaming and edutainment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer Podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Brave is also the browser with Web3 users, and the best onramp to Web3  and the metaverse.  Music by: Ari Dvorin  

It's been a few months since we caught up with all things Decentraland, one of the most well known web3 virtual worlds. They recently put out their 2023 manifesto, titled ‘Year of the Creators', which is a great read for the roadmap, some of major upcoming events and what they are focussed on this year (linked below) We also talk about Metaverse Fashion Week, which is from 28th-31st March and a very fun project called the Pedigree Fosterverse - where users can foster a virtual dog on their land in Decentraland. The virtual dogs correspond to real life dogs that needs fostering in the real world. Visitors who come across these dogs can chat to them and even go through the process of adopting them in real life, very cool. Our guests are Marja Konttinen - Marketing Director at Decentraland and Alisha Tené Bunting who is an interactive producer at major ad agency BBDO Thank you as always for your support, if you're not already following the show, do hit that follow button, which is always so appreciated. Also drop me a message on Twitter - I always love to hear from you. ======================= I always love to hear from you, say hello on the following links! : Twitter : https://twitter.com/luke_franks LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-franks-b8b509118/ Speaker Bookings : https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/luke-franks/ ======================= Links : Dive into Decentraland : https://decentraland.org/ Decentraland 2023 Manifesto : here Marja Konttinen Twitter : https://twitter.com/brutalgardener Alisha Tené Bunting Twitter : https://twitter.com/AlishaBuntingDA Decentraland Twitter : https://twitter.com/decentraland BBDO Agency : https://bbdo.com/

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 En este episodio Rodrigo y Alejandro hablan de una nueva víctima de la pandemia. Hablan de las nuevas propuestas de ley por el FTC. Y finalmente hablan de la información privilegiada que se filtro de Apple.

Visite nuestras oficinas digitales en Decentraland! https://creadore.dcl.eth.limo/ ¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo y Alejandro nos dan una actualización de mercado donde hablan de la situación del Mercado, de los números de inflación, de las inversiones de los VCs, de Europa evitando una recesión y de lo que paso en Brasil. Nos dan los reportes de ingresos de Bed Bath and Beyond, Jefferies Financial Group, Albertsons y Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Después hablan de Jack Ma cediendo control de Ant Group. También hablan de los rumores de la WWE y de Microsoft invirtiendo en OpenAI. Finalmente nos dan la actualización de Cryptos donde hablan de los despidos de Coinbase, los problemas de Silvergate y de Genesis, así como la demanda de Nueva York contra Celsius.

Metaverse real estate is virtual. Can you make money with it? First, I discuss updates to 3-D printed homes and Boxabl homes. Next, our guest, Steve Hoffman, describes that metaverse is a virtual space where you can interact with virtual objects. There is no single metaverse. There are apps in the metaverse, like Second Life and Decentraland. Learn what makes a piece of metaverse real estate valuable or worthless. You often buy NFTs on the blockchain. With Upland, you can buy NFTs of real properties, like the Statue Of Liberty or Dodger Stadium. Our guest feels that metaverse real estate investing is highly speculative. It is risky and often akin to gambling. Metaverse economies are subject to monetary inflation. Does metaverse RE have any value? Steve runs the global innovation hub, Founders Space. Resources mentioned: Show Notes: www.GetRichEducation.com/427 Learn more about Steve Hoffman: FoundersSpace.com A current popular metaverse app: https://decentraland.org Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com JWB's available Florida income property: www.jwbrealestate.com/gre or (904) 677-6777 To learn more about eQRPs: text “GRE” to 307-213-3475 or: eQRP.com Analyze your RE portfolio at (use code “GRE” for 10% off): MyPropertyStats.com  Memphis property that cash flows from Day 1: www.MidSouthHomeBuyers.com I'd be grateful if you search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review” and do this for the show. Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free—text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Top Properties & Providers: GREmarketplace.com Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Keith's personal Instagram: @keithweinhold  

Quinn Myers, freelance writer and author of the new book Remember the Internet: Google Glass joins the show to discuss Google's new partnership with Coinbase to accept crypto payments for Google Cloud services, crypto evangelists basking in acceptance from Big Tech and Old Finance, how the tech industry and venture capitalists hype crypto and the media eats it up, how this same song and dance is very reminiscent of Google Glass, how the same cast of characters that promoted this failed product are now all in on crypto, why Google Glass was rejected by the general public and why crypto has been too, wearable tech, the Metaverse and Web3 versions like Decentraland, and what lessons are to be learned here. Check out Quinn's book, Remember the Internet: Google Glass: http://www.instarbooks.com/books/google-glass.html Visit http://www.ScamEconomy.com Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/mattbinder Articles mentioned on the show: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/11/google-selects-coinbase-to-take-cloud-payments-with-cryptocurrencies.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidjeans/2022/10/17/andreessen-horowitz-crypto-lobbying-washington/?sh=4bde5a7946e7 https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304549504579316913982034286 https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-lost-15-billion-building-the-metaverse-reality-labs-money-2022-10 https://kotaku.com/metaverse-billion-daily-users-meta-nft-crypto-1849653112

Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss Meta's shortfall, Decentraland's active blockchain users, Amazon's weak Prime Day, Elon Musk's Starlink controversy, and Kanye West's latest interview. Connect with Group Chat! Watch The Pod #1 Newsletter In The World For The Gram Tweet With Us Exclusive Facebook Content We're @groupchatpod on Snapchat

Friday variety! First up J+M cover a wide range of topics, including VC ghostwriters (12:45), firms investing in public tech companies (22:29), and news lightning round! (34:51) Then, Producer Rachel is back with another edition of OK Boomer. (53:30) (0:00) J+M tee up today's topics! (2:45) J+M talk about happy hour, discuss some All-In topics, geopolitics, markets and more! (11:42) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist (12:45) VCs are hiring ghostwriters on Twitter! (21:10) Assure - To get 20% off your first Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) visit https://Assure.co/twist (22:29) WSJ reports that VCs are investing in growth-stage public tech companies rather than late-stage private startups (33:25) House of Macadamias - Get 20% off at https://houseofmacadamias.com/twist by using code TWIST20 (34:41) Lightning round: Decentraland's usage stats, use cases for Meta's new AR headset, Netflix announces ad-supported tier launch date and price (50:22) Producer Rachel joins to tee up this week's OK Boomer! (53:20) Cliff Lerner joins to discuss his new social startup Saturdays

In this video, we will discuss the top Metaverse crypto coins. We'll take a look at NFTs & Digital Real Estate floor prices, play to own games and the latest Web3 news. **Metaverse Headlines** **1** Metaverse Company Appoints Robot As Female CEO **2** South Korean Government Releases ‘Metaverse Ethical Principals' Draft to Guide the Market **3** Taco Bell Hosts Contest for 1st Metaverse Wedding in Decentraland

In this video, we will discuss the top 3 Metaverse crypto coins. We'll take a look at NFTs & Digital Real Estate floor prices, play to earn games and the latest Web3 news. Companies Like Netflix and Microsoft don't want to get left behind. Today we will highlight what some of the big money is doing to posistion themselves in this new market. Metaverse Headlines 1 Looking For Love In The Metaverse 2 Netflix Dives into Metaverse on Decentraland with Gray Man 3 Microsoft gives grant to blockchain-based Web3 game StarHeroes

In today's episode, Ryan and Jay Jay talk all things personal branding! Jay Jay shares his background as a magician, and shares some of his business strategies with his PR agency Ace of Spades.If you want to learn more about Jay Jay and Ace of Spades PR, take a look at his website: https://aceofspadesagency.com/ and keep up with him on Instagram @jayjayliveIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, let us know by visiting our website www.theradcast.com. Check out www.theradicalformula.com. Like, Share and Subscribe to our YouTube account https://bit.ly/3iHGk44 or leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Be sure to keep up with all that's radical from @ryanalford @radical_results @the.rad.cast!