On this week’s show, Crypto pumps again, the US Congress prepares for a crucial crypto vote, Quantum Computing threatens crypto and blockchain security, the imminent release of both the Slough starter city and the Guntech2 game in the Upland metaverse, Meta shuts the door on more features in the pursuit of AI, Dolce & Gabbana hit with a Metaverse NFTs lawsuit, ‘Slop’ and the AI-fueled zombie internet, it’s time to believe the AI hype, Animoca Brands Japan and new digital collectibles, the future of NFTs meets in Switzerland, WEB3 gaming surges with close to $1 billion in investments in April, and there’s a new Blockchain and MonopolyWEB3 game in development. Plus, as always, we ground ourselves with some real-world insights with a few doses of reality from the Meatsuitaverse.

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