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Nick (Senior Research Analyst) explains how investors can get exposure to the metaverse category. Ways to get investment exposure to the metaverse include cryptocurrencies, indices, blockchains' native tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

He also explains what he wants to see from the metaverse sector in 2023. Whilst metaverses have received plenty of funding in recent times, they have yet to gain a significant amount of users.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Metaverse Overview

01:57 Investing in the Metaverse Sector

03:42 Easiest Way to Get Exposure

06:43 Metaverse Index

08:08 Plumbing of the Metaverse

10:11 What's Ahead for the Metaverse Sector

11:39 Outro

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank. It is a decentralized form of currency, meaning that it is not controlled by any single institution or government. 

Cryptocurrencies are based on a distributed ledger technology called the blockchain, which allows for secure and transparent tracking of transactions. 

Many cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, are based on a proof-of-work and proof-of-stake system, which rewards participants who contribute computing power to the network with the issuance of new units of the currency. 

Cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular due to their potential for high returns on investment and their ability to provide a secure and decentralized means of conducting transactions.

Resource Link: https://collectiveshift.io/beginner/what-is-cryptocurrency/

This is a partial recording of our weekly Member Town Hall from March 03 2023.

Below are some topics discussed between the team and the community.

1. The Collective Shift Mobile Experience is here! The team is very proud!
2. Markets and FED Interest rates continue to be at the forefront of discussion.
3. Solana experiences MORE DOWNTIME. Does it still have a future? Nick & Matt; YES
4. Silvergate on the BRINK, Matt thinks BTC & Crypto prices will head lower
5. Gaming giant UNITY makes its bold entrance into Web3 Gaming; BULLISH

Matt (Head of Research) shares the low-cap altcoins he's thinking about investing in. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are in a bear market. Historically, Matt says this is the best time to be researching low-cap altcoins. When the market eventually recovers, investors who know the up-and-coming altcoins will be at an advantage. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:25 Low-cap cryptocurrencies

01:20 StakeWise (SWISE)

03:45 Ethereum withdrawals

04:20 Liquid staking market

06:10 Layered staking in StakeWise V3

08:00 Other crypto investment categories

08:45 Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

09:00 Decentralised finance (DeFi)

09:50 Outro

Nick (Senior Research Analyst) covers the metaverse sector. He breaks down the state of metaverses, which blockchains are attracting metaverse projects, and challenges facing metaverses built on blockchains. Examples of metaverses include Decentraland, Otherside and Minecraft.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:35 What the metaverse is

03:30 Why the metaverse matters

07:10 The metaverse market

08:05 Metaverse alliances

08:30 Increased usage by companies and governments

09:25 Types of metaverse

11:50 Challenges

14:45 Investment time horizons

15:50 Metaverse Report (Part 2)

16:25 Outro

Buying bitcoin is relatively simple and can be done through a variety of platforms. Centralised Exchanges are usually the easiest and fastest, they are online platforms where users can buy, sell, and store bitcoin using fiat currencies or other cryptocurrencies. Examples of well-known exchanges include Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken. In this video, we briefly explore 6 prominent exchanges.

Resource Link: https://collectiveshift.io/tools/where-to-buy-bitcoin-other-cryptocurrencies/

Coinbase announced their new Layer 2 Blockchain 'BASE'. Built using Optimism, It will be BIG.

BASE is minting a FREE NFT with 3 Days left. Do Not Fomo.

The fight continues between OpenSea and Blur. Who wins? YOU and ME, the consumers.

Hong Kong continues its pursuit of Blockchain innovation; while the US strangles innovation

Altcoins make headlines; Polygon cutting staff, RPL and Synthetix V3. Good and Bad

Web2 brands continue to experiment with Web3; Spotify this week. Matt is bullish on Music NFTs

00:00 Welcome!

01:35 Market Update

06:17 Hong Kong

09:45 CoinBASE- HUGE NEWS

23:00 Coinbase Competitors

27:00 OpenSea vs Blur

40:13 Polygon, Synthetix, RPL

44:10 End of Public

The above recording is from Feb. 24, 2023. Some article links are in the ‘Key Takeaways’ above.

1. BASE Blockchain
2. Spotify NFTs

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Matt (Head of Research) explains the recent regulatory news related to Kraken, Paxos and Binance, and why it caused Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies to sell off.

He also explains why more regulation and enforcement action will continue affecting the crypto prices and the industry in the months ahead. Should investors worry? 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:30 Overview
01:20 Kraken U.S. Staking Ban
03:20 Paxos x Binance USD (BUSD)
05:05 Options for BUSD Holders
05:35 Regulations Affecting Crypto Prices
06:00 Upcoming Regulations
07:50 Are USD Stablecoins Safe?
10:05 Staking With Crypto Exchanges
11:40 Banking Challenges
12:25 Free Crypto Strategy Call

Nick (Senior Research Analyst) explains why he believes Cardano (ADA) is overvalued and shouldn't be ranked in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. He highlights its light on-chain activity and the lack of users of apps that are built on the Cardano blockchain. Nick also touches on some other blockchains and cryptocurrencies he believes are overvalued. #Cardano #Crypto #Blockchain

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:45 Overview
01:37 Cardano (ADA)
02:35 Cardano vs Ethereum
03:18 Apps on Cardano
04:23 Total Value Locked (TVL)
04:40 Stablecoins
05:20 Why ADA Is #7 by Market Cap
07:40 Aptos (APT)
09:40 VeChain (VET)
11:05 Free Crypto Strategy Call

Kazakhstan Miners struggle with new regulation, new mining machines, increased power costs, acquisitions and mergers! This is an update on the Bitcoin & Crypto Mining industry from December 2022 & January 2023.

Miner revenues are down but total hashrate keeps climbing!