In this Future Signal episode, Jarrett Carpenter and Jon Grinnell dive into the recent release of Ross Ulbricht, examining its impact on the broader crypto narrative and the potential for a documentary about his life. They address common misconceptions about cryptocurrency, especially its association with scams and the Silk Road, offering a clearer perspective on the industry.

The conversation explores the ongoing battle between Ethereum and Solana for dominance in Web3 development, breaking down the strengths, weaknesses, and unique value propositions of each blockchain. Jon and Jarrett also discuss the evolving role of Bitcoin in the global financial system and the growing interest in tokenizing real-world assets on the blockchain.

Additional topics include the changing landscape of crypto conferences, the rise of privacy-focused AI platforms like Venice AI, and the importance of privacy in an increasingly AI-driven world. The episode provides a deep dive into the current state and future of Web3, emphasizing market trends, technological innovation, and the accelerating momentum within the crypto space.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/hDwnYDl01rQ

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

00:24 - The Liberation Of Ross Ulbricht

00:50 - Will Ross Be In Vegas?

01:19 - Ross' Story

04:20 - Is Crypto A Scam?

07:34 - Many People Don't Know This About SilkRoad

10:20 - Would You Build On Ethereum Or Solana If You're An Entrepreneur?

14:35 - USDC As A Premier Stablecoin

15:13 - As A Conference Creator, What Sponsor Would You Want Between Ethereum or Solana?

19:33 - What's Cooler In The Streets? Ethereum or Solana?

23:17 - AI Privacy Tools - Venice AI

24:45 - Power Of Privacy Coins/Tokens

27:10 - Venice AI's Token

28:30 - Between Ethereum Or Solana, Which Would You Hold For 5 Years?

41:24 - Bitcoin Development Is Happening

41:50 - Bitcoin Is The Future Of Public Data Storage

44:25 - Bitcoin As A Settlement Layer?

44:42 - Bitcoin Will Be The New Library Of Alexandria

50:20 - The Retail Future Is Close

52:30 - What If You Could Invest In The Internet?

54:30 - Real World Assets On The Blockchain

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