BlockTalk | Web3 | Crypto | DeFi

From botting in video games to mining Bitcoin, Billy has been contributing to web3.0 since the genesis of cryptocurrencies. In this episode of FutureFi we take a deep dive with Billy and get an insider's look into the space's past, present, and future. We explore the problems that exist holding back decentralization, the efforts being put forth to onboard the next generation of crypto users, and much more.

0:40 - Introduction
 
9:10 Custodial vs Non-Custodial solutions for onboarding
 
15:00 The evolution of crypto and the current market conditions
 
23:20 Promising upcoming projects and their future
 
31:00 The future of Ethereum and Layer 2s
 
38:00 Current state of NFTs
 
44:32 Predictions on the next big thing in Crypto

52:08 Soulbound token applications and the future of governance
 
1:03:08 Being a crypto revolutionary
 
1:09:38 Are proof of stake projects going to be considered securities?
 
1:21:24 Bunzy spitting fire analogies about parents putting their credit card online
 
1: 22:48 When will Crypto be mainstream?
 
1:28:58 Typing in the background from someone
 
1: 29:08 The future of Defi projects

1:34:28 Closing thoughts

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Today we have KIOSKO and JPEG PAPI on the show and these two Phunks were the ones who researched the blockchain to arrive at the shocking conclusion that ZAGABOND was behind PHUNKS, ZUNKS and AZUKI.

1:06 - JPEG and KIOSKO introduction

6:34 - Starting the Investigation

15:32 - Realizing Zagabond was to blame

20:51 - Zagabond's Learnings Letter

30:50 - Getting back what belongs to the community

36:53 - Making Web3 friends and expanding the Phunks community

46:12 - Making Phunks rug resistant

53:08 - Detecting Rugs and Education the Public


Kiosko
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Jpeg Papi
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BlockTalk || Pineapple Workshop

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0:00 BeginBot Introduction

6:31 -  Early BAYC days

14:56  - What makes an NFT valuable

15:56 - NFT Alpha and IRL events

20:29 - On-chain versus off-chain NFTs

24:36 - Sustainability of NFTs and shifting metas

34:00 - Otherside land sale and minting experiences

39:59 - What to look for in NFTs

43:26 - DeFi in NFTs and crypto gaming

50:23 - Effective learning and programming

55:29 - NFTs in gaming

1:07:29 - Dedicated gaming chains and Layer 2 solutions

1:18:28 - Upcoming developments in NFT projects and omnichain

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Episode Overview:

What Jason is working on

Cross-chain NFTs

The current state of NFTs

NFTs and Regulation

How should NFTs be viewed?

What does a successful launch look like?

Improvements needed in NFTs

What it takes to succeed

The current state of NFT communities

How to efficiently enter the NFT space

Crypto Phunks Journey

Jason Cline

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0xAlpha || FutureFi

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BlockTalk || Pineapple Workshop

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Four years ago, in hazy Humboldt County, a creative spark ignited a vision to build a better way to grow our favorite plant.

A vision to DECENTRALIZE GROWING CANNABIS.

Through our revolutionary genesis product, the GrowOp, we are seamlessly bringing these two industries together for the first time.

Using cutting-edge technology and the world’s best engineers and software developers, we created a machine that allows anyone to easily grow premium cannabis in their home, while showcasing their favorite strain in a sculptural, transparent display. Simply controlled via a mobile app.

CryptoGrow

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0xAlpha || FutureFi

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Matterless Studios is building the future of digital relationships. 

Matterless is creating virtual animal companions embodied in AR to help build new friendships with state-of-the-art technology! We are evolving outlets for human love, nurture, and creativity.

Matterless

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AUKI makes products that allow people to CREATE, OWN, INHABIT and INTERACT with virtual worlds and objects anchored in reality.

Overview:

- How the idea of Auki Labs was generated from augmented reality in Warhammer
- The breakthroughs Auki Labs has made in peer-to-peer positioning protocols for AR
- The future of AR

Timecode:

:20 - Nils Introduction and Spatial Computing

8:20 - Cracking the Code for Shared Experiences

17:09 - Patenting the Idea and Pivoting the Business

28:10 - Challenges Faced

32:36 - Token Utility

38:54 - Cut the interruption

40:25 - Ultra Wide Band Triangulation

48:41 - Using the Blockchain and Scaling the Business

54:40 - Three Eras of AR

1:02:50 - Normalizing AR

1:07:00 - Virtual Identities and the Future of Shared Realities

Learn More About Auki Labs

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Medium: https://auki.medium.com/

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BlockTalk || Pineapple Workshop

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“When you add utility, you remove speculation.” 🧠

Galaxis is a platform for decentralized communities. Unleash the power of web3 technology to grow, engage and reward your community. Monetize your creativity with dynamic, utility-driven NFTs.

Timecode:

00:50 Andras Introduction and Early Blockchain Projects

9:10 - Creation of Ether Cards

12:50 - Why NFTs are Important

17:10 - How Galaxis works and Adding Custom Utility to NFTs

25:12 - Galaxis Platform and Galaxis NFTs

34:04 - Web2 Problems Solved by Web3 NFTs

41:00 - Layer 2s and Interoperability

45:03 - Gamifying Ether Cards and Using Dust

52:27 - What Sets Galaxis Apart

55:36 - Difficulties Galaxis has encountered

1:00:46 - Sustainability in Web3

1:05:00 - What’s next for Galaxis


Galaxis Info:

Website: https://galaxis.xyz/

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BlockTalk || Pineapple Workshop

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Flux is the new generation of scalable decentralized cloud infrastructure. Simply develop, manage, and spawn your applications on multiple servers at once. Ready for Web 3.0, dApps, and more.

Flux website: https://www.runonflux.io/

Flux twitter: https://twitter.com/RunOnFlux

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Timecode:

Intro

:30 - About Daniel and what FLUX is

12:13 - What is a Flux Node and How Do I Set One Up

23:15 - Zelcore

26:07 - Importance of Decentralization

43:55 - Unregistered Securities

51:46 - Proof of Useful Work

1:05:36 - The Halving

1:10 - Titan

1:16 - Web2 bridging into Web3

1:21:16 - Web3 and Gaming

1:28:26 - Parallel Assets

1:38:54 - What’s next for FLUX

Podcast Host: Bunzy
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BlockTalk || Pineapple Workshop

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