This is episode 6 of the "Bloc 2 Bloc" podcast. The best podcast in the world for breaking down all things Web3. In this podcast we will help you understand the technology, what’s going on in the market, and how you can use it for your benefit.

In this episode we speak about the Kotsi NFT, Botswana's first music NFT. We speak about our collaboration with Zeus Deuce, a Motswako musician from Botswana. How we got into working together, and the benefits of the Kotsi NFT. It is available for purchase on The Timbucktoo. We also speak about Robinhood's partnership with Polygon to unleash their noncustodial wallet. Afterwards, we give the market update and speak about NFT sales activity for the week.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBmKmWa8CRg&t=928s

The Timbucktoo, our Physical NFT Marketplace: https://thetimbucktoo.com/

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This is episode 5 of the "Bloc 2 Bloc" podcast. The best podcast in the world for breaking down all things Web3. In this podcast we will help you understand the technology, what’s going on in the market, and how you can use it for your benefit.  

In this episode we decide to focus the conversation around our creative partners on The Timbucktoo, and the various NFT projects we are dropping.   The conversation starts off by talking about The Timbucktoo, our Physical NFT marketplace. We speak about the three principles known as the "triple C's", "Culture, Community, & Commerce". We give key highlights on how those principles frame our approach with our partners and our niche within the Web3 world.  We transition into our 3 upcoming NFT projects.  

1. Patrick Henry & HOMME DC - Patrick is an independent artist originally from Jamaica, who resides in New Orleans, LA. He specializes in 3D wood canvass artwork. We are having an art show on his collection at HOMME DC, a black-owned art gallery in Washington D.C from Oct 14 - 15th. The artwork will each come with an NFT, allowing us to pair the physical and digital worlds. There is also a chance to win an artwork through a raffle. Sign up via the Eventbrite below.  

2. Zeus Deuce - Zeus is a musician from Botswana who focuses on Motswako music, a Southern African hip hop genre. We are launching the Kotsi Deluxe NFT. This NFT will give access to the hit single Kotsi (meaning danger or dangerous), along with free merch and other benefits for in real life events. The NFT drops on September 30th, which is independence day for Botswana.   

3. Streetwear Connections - Streetwear Connections is a platform for all things streetwear (exclusive sneakers, apparel, jewelry and more). Their NFT project is the SwC I. This NFT will be the key for their VIP program. The holders will receive discount codes, early access to releases, and access to future in person events.   The show ends off with a discussion on market activity for the past week, and "free game" from the RE:LINK team.   

Check out "The Timbucktoo", this is where all of the NFT projects will be available: https://thetimbucktoo.com/

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRr1nYBL3rU

This is episode 4 of the "Bloc 2 Bloc" podcast. The best podcast in the world for breaking down all things Web3. In this podcast we will help you understand the technology, what’s going on in the market, and how you can use it for your benefit. 

In this episode we start off with breaking news. Ethereum has finally completed "The Merge". In Ethereum 2.0, the largest dapp blockchain in the world has transitioned to a Proof-of-Stake protocol. We break down what this means for the space, and the implications on business, the environment and much more.   We also talk about Starbucks new program, "Starbucks Odyssey". A loyalty and rewards program powered by NFTs. Starbucks is partnering with Polygon to make this happen. We breakdown how Starbucks is making this happen, what the program entails, and what it means for the future of NFTs.  The show ends off with a discussion on market activity for the past week, and "free game" from the RE:LINK team.  

Check out "The Timbucktoo", the 1st ever Physical NFT Marketplace: https://thetimbucktoo.com/

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcPdrsuRIM0

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This is episode 3 of the "Bloc 2 Bloc" podcast. The best podcast in the world for breaking down all things Web3. In this podcast we will help you understand the technology, what’s going on in the market, and how you can use it for your benefit. 

In this episode we start off with breaking news. The U.S. government released their "Climate and Energy Implications of Crypto-Assets in the United States" report. They discuss the negative impact crypto-assets (I.e blockchain networks, cryptocurrency, etc.) has on the environment.  Afterwards we cover az16's (Andreessen Horowitz) "Can't be Evil" license, their format to ensure copyright within the NFT space and what it means for creatives.   Then we take a look at Dust Labs and their y00ts NFT collection. We analyze how this collection amassed $6 million in a week and Dust Labs earned $7 million in investment dollars from some of the biggest players in the space.   The show ends off with a discussion on market activity for the past week, and "free game" from the RE:LINK team.  

Check out "The Timbucktoo", the 1st ever Physical NFT Marketplace: https://thetimbucktoo.com/ 

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-3F_F_ocxY&t=1222s

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#web3 #cryptocurrency #climatechange #nft

In this episode we start off by explaining Ethereum possibly getting kicked off of Hetzner's cloud hosting platform. Hetzner hosts 16% of Ethereum nodes, which will greatly impact the network. It leads to the question of "Is Ethereum decentralized?".  Afterwards we cover Opensea accepting Polygon via the Seaport protocol and how this impacts the marketplace.  Then we take a look at Moonbirds. We analyze how this collection amassed $280 million in two days, and how they are handling copyright.   The show ends off with a discussion on market activity for the past week, and "free game" from the RE:LINK team.

Full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rXT7X3MWxA&t=1190s

The Timbucktoo, the 1st ever Physical NFT Marketplace: https://thetimbucktoo.com/

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#nft #web3 #blockchain

In this episode we start off by explaining "The Merge". Ethereum's upgrade from a Proof-of-Work protocol to a "Proof-of-Stake". This leads to a conversation around Polygon, the side chain to Ethereum, and how it works to address issues of scalability.  We discuss, "BendDao", the peer-to-peer NFT lending platform and the bank run it experienced.  We transition to the "QuickTake" on how NFT projects are struggling to address copyright issues with their projects. The show ends off with a discussion on market activity for the past week, and "free game".

Full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQa97_LTqUg&t=1620s

The Timbucktoo, the 1st ever Physical NFT Marketplace: https://thetimbucktoo.com/

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#nft #web3 #blockchain

Welcome to the introduction to BLOC 2 BLOC, the best podcast in the world for all things Web3. In this podcast we breakdown the technology, what’s going on in the market, and how you can use it for your benefit. 

The co-hosts are Mamadou Ndiaye aka "NFT Ndiaye" and Derek Gauthier aka "Web3 Wayne". We are techies who are passionate about helping communities use technology to drive positive social and business outcomes. The intent of this show is to demystify the world of Web3 for the everyday person. We conduct this show on a weekly basis, with live episodes on our YouTube every Thursday.

Remember, with our show "the talk is different"!