This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Brian Xin from Uptick

Brian Xin, envisions Web3 as a transformative force that redefines business by promoting decentralized, collaborative ecosystems aligned with real-world values. He urges believers in Web3 to “just do it,” emphasizing the beauty of decentralized infrastructure and its potential to drive widespread adoption.

Uptick Network is creating a business-centric Web3 infrastructure and ecosystem that supports comprehensive NFT and RWA standards, emphasizing advanced protocols and cross-chain interoperability.

Timestamps

00:00 – 16:01 : Intro

Special Guest: Brian Xin.

Links:

• Amazon

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Kellykim from Wallet connect

Kelly Kim emphasizes the importance of seeking truth in journalism, balancing creativity and lightheartedness with seriousness. She highlights the power of memes, kindness in community-building, and the universal nature of experiences like food.

The WalletConnect Foundation, aims to build a decentralized and permissionless onchain user experience (UX) ecosystem, rewarding its community of builders and users. It supports the growth, security, and decentralization of the WalletConnect Network.

Timestamps

00:00 – 10:15 : Intro

Special Guest: KellyKim.

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• Balaji Srinivasan

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Paul Sztorc from LayerTwo Labs

Paul Sztorc emphasizes the importance of freedom, consent, and innovation in driving human progress and economic competitiveness. He uses historical comparisons and analogies, such as East vs. West Germany and the Titanic, to highlight the role of markets in solving problems and the discipline imposed by repeated interactions.

LayerTwo Labs focuses on enhancing Bitcoin through second-layer solutions like Drivechain, allowing multiple blockchains to operate alongside Bitcoin. Their goal is to drive innovation and scalability in the crypto space.

Timestamps

00:00 – 22:00 : Intro

Special Guest: Paul Sztorc.

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• Adam Buck

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features David Blackstone from Symphony

David Blackstone, founder of Symphony, critiques the influence of governments and corporations on censorship, business decisions, and economic policies, including excessive money printing and bailouts like those for Silicon Valley. He advocates for decentralization of the ledger as a solution to these issues.

Symphony, built on Cosmos, offers a crypto-native solution for trading real-world assets like real estate and gold, without relying on traditional banking. Its open-source documentation covers the Symphony tech stack, advanced use cases, and encourages community contributions via GitHub.

Timestamps

00:00 – 05:00 : Intro

Special Guest: David Blackstone.

Links:

• Apple

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Nika from Absolute Guard

Nika is a forward-thinking blockchain enthusiast, driven by a mission to improve communities and embrace the dynamic nature of the space. She views Bitcoin as a "museum piece" and believes the real magic lies in fostering ethical behavior and innovation in the evolving cyberpunk world of blockchain.

At Absolute Guard, we are committed to enhancing the Solana ecosystem by providing reliable validation services that support decentralization and growth. Our experienced team ensures high uptime and performance by continuously monitoring and upgrading our infrastructure.

Timestamps

00:00 – 11:00 : Intro

Special Guest: Nika.

Links:

• Bitcoin

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Ian Smith from QEVM

Ian Smith highlights the looming threats to technology, including the vulnerability of blockchain to quantum computers and the Year 2038 problem affecting 32-bit systems. He also emphasizes the growing power of AI and quantum advancements, which could reshape cybersecurity and digital communication.

Quantum EVM offers quantum-resistant blockchain solutions, combining Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility with cutting-edge cryptographic techniques to safeguard digital assets against future quantum threats. Explore their platform to protect your blockchain infrastructure in a post-quantum world.

Timestamps

00:00 – 08:08 : Intro

Special Guest: Ian Smith.

Links:

• Africa

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features David Holtzman from Naoris Protocole

David Holtzman is a tech visionary known for his bold views on how emerging technologies like Web 3.0 and blockchain will reshape governance and society, likening each blockchain to a sovereign nation. He critiques Silicon Valley and believes that technological anarchy can lead to positive, long-term social change.

Naoris Protocol revolutionizes digital security with its Decentralized Trust Mesh Architecture, providing decentralized zero trust for data and assets across industries like defense, banking, and healthcare. It ensures cyber-assurance for organizations, governments, and enterprises by securely validating systems beyond traditional cybersecurity perimeters.

Timestamps

00:00 – 13:00 : Intro

Special Guest: David Holtzman.

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• Alexander Kerensky

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Vlad Costea from the Bitcoin Takeover

Vlad Costea highlights the disconnect between the market and media narratives, emphasizing the value of learning through writing and the potential of decentralized systems. He envisions a future where Bitcoin survives, governance becomes more reasonable, and individuals focus on improving the world around them.

On the Bitcoin Takeover podcast, you'll hear directly from the builders and innovators driving Bitcoin's future and value. Discover the projects and ideas set to radically improve Bitcoin, presented by the minds shaping its success.

Timestamps

00:00 – 10:50 : Intro

Special Guest: Vlad Costea.

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• 9GAG

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features David Rakusan from Rockaway

David Rakusan is focused on revolutionizing finance by making it more inclusive and accessible, while recognizing the role of venture capitalists in supporting startups. He also highlights rapid AI advancements and challenges like the fragmentation of the Ethereum ecosystem.

RockawayX is a venture capital firm supporting top Web3 funds and founders, with a focus on long-term value through engineering, liquidity, and community support. Based in Dubai, London, and Prague.

Timestamps

00:00 – 04:42 : Intro

Special Guest: David Rakusan.

Links:

• Arbitrum Stack

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Karel Kubat from Union

Karel Kubat is passionate about the transformative potential of technology, particularly in AI and cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of individual opinion in a rapidly changing world. He views society as a decentralized "giant anthill," where our last vestige of humanity lies in our ability to think independently amidst technological advancements.

Union is a hyper-efficient zero-knowledge infrastructure for secure message passing, asset transfers, NFTs, and DeFi, relying on consensus verification without third-party dependencies. Utilizing advanced Zero-Knowledge Cryptography and BLS signatures, Union delivers the fastest, most secure inter-blockchain communication protocol (IBC) globally

Timestamps

00:00 – 05:21 : Intro

Special Guest: Karel Kubat.

Links:

• Binance