In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Scott Kominers. He’s a Harvard Business School professor and part of the research team at a16z crypto — a venture capital fund that invests in crypto and Web3 startups.

We talk about identity and reputation in Web3, and Scott shares some of the stories that led him to become interested in these topics. Scott explains some of the key differences between Web2 and Web3, one of which is how the latter is more open and less dominated by siloes.

We go on to discuss the ability to carry assets from one part of Web3 to another and why this simple concept is so important for the future of the web. Scott talks about the possibility of building a more global digital infrastructure that can benefit people in certain parts of the world.

We also chat about sharing digital information — how much of our data do we really want to share online and where do we draw the line? Finally, we dive into the idea of associating reputation with online identity, what this can unlock, bringing off-chain information into Web3, and how far away we are from this.

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Unstoppable Podcast. Today we’re joined by an entire team — the BYOPills founding team: Dr. Ether Jay, Jetheca, & P_ether. BYOPills is a Web3 video games company focused on consumable items and interoperability between games.

We talk about how BYOPills got started, how the team got involved in the crypto space, and where they came from in the various parts of the games industry. We also discuss the importance of feedback when developing Web3 games, the timeline of game development, and the significance of interoperability for the games space.

The team also shares their initial vision when it came to creating BYOPills and how the project evolved and expanded over time. We chat about why metaverse land is so valuable, how scarcity works in the metaverse, and how guilds work in the Web3 gaming world.

Dr. Ether Jay dives into in-game mechanics and the significance of building on Unreal Engine 5. We talk about tokens and BYOPills’ upcoming drop, and finally, the team answers some questions from our community.

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Josh Rosenthal. Josh is an entrepreneur, investor, and crypto historian. He’s Managing Partner at Narwhal Ventures and Co-Founder and Partner at The 6ixth Event, a founders’ fund for crypto projects.

We talk about how NFTs and crypto are driving a kind of digital renaissance, what led Josh to this idea, and how it compares to the last renaissance. How are NFTs redefining the way we think about things like community, ownership, and property rights?

Josh talks about the value of using symbols to communicate ideas and concepts, and we discuss the significance of early, “low-brow” art like CryptoPunks. Is Web3 the present-day equivalent of creating the printing press?

We discuss how Web3 can give more power to individual content creators and give us greater control and ownership over our own data. Finally, Josh shares some ideas on what Web3 means for identity and how this could evolve over time.

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It’s been a busy month for us here at The Unstoppable Podcast. Today, we’re going to break down some of the best moments in May, when we had some fascinating conversations with NFT creators, web3 founders, and crypto product leaders.

Here’s what to expect:

• Episode 129 where we chatted to Pablo Stanley about building his popular PFP collection, Robotos, and about building tools for NFT creators
• Episode 130 with our very own Matthew Gould, where we dived into Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter and the need to think critically about free speech and reputation online
• Episode 131 where we talked to Arthur Camara about what it was like building some of the early NFT projects like Crypto Kitties and NBA Top Shot
• Episode 132 with Zhuoxun Yin from Magic Eden was all about Solana NFTs and why they have gained major traction during the second quarter of 2022

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In today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to George Harrap. George is the Co-Founder of Step Finance, the front page of Solana. George has over a decade of experience in crypto and DeFi and is here to share what he knows.

We talk about how crypto has evolved over the 11 years George has worked with it and how many of the central narratives and trends have changed over time, like the shift from crypto as primarily a payment system to crypto as the basis for applications.

George talks about crypto adoption around the world, the different use cases, and why different economies use the technology in different ways. He also shares some frameworks and mental models for thinking about crypto during downtimes, and some of the most exciting innovations he’s seen in the past year.

We discuss user experience, how to make DeFi more accessible to the masses, how Step Finance works, and why it’s needed. Why did George and his team choose to focus on Solana over other blockchains? Finally, we talk about the importance of data in Web3 and how to use it ethically and productively.

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In today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re joined by Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at cryptoasset investment firm Dragonfly Capital. 

Haseeb talks about his journey into the world of crypto from a career as a professional poker player, his experience working with crypto for so long, and the similarities and differences he sees between today and the last crypto crash of 2018.

We chat about how a lot of building took place during the last crypto bear market and why productive activity seems to happen more during downtimes. We talk about Dragonfly, and Haseeb shares some of the projects and trends he’s most focused on right now.

We discuss interoperability and the future of a multi-chain world, the concept of “ETH killers,” how Ethereum can find a unique role for itself, scalability, and the importance of creating and solving identity on-chain.

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Christian Dittmeier. Christian is the Co-Founder of Evaluate.Market, a platform designed to help you analyze your NFT portfolio and the latest developments in the NFT world. He’s here to talk about blockchain data analysis, how it works, and what it means.

Christian talks about his background in data analysis and how he found his way into the blockchain space via online gaming. We talk about Evaluate, how the tool has grown over time, and what users can do with it today. Why did Christian choose to make Evaluate blockchain agnostic?

We also discuss how people are using the platform today, some of the biggest needs and demands in the Web3 space from a data analytics perspective, and the extent to which current NFT projects rely on OpenSea’s API.

Christian shares some of the data practices he uses when analyzing blockchain data, and we finish off with a chat about the current trends in Web3 and NFTs and what might be lying on the horizon.

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Welcome to another episode of The Unstoppable Podcast. Today we’re talking to Ryan Carson, Founder of 1.21 Gigawatts Fund (121G), which is built to invest in NFTs. He’s here to tell us all about investing in NFTs and how he plans to invest 17,000 ETH in this space.

We talk about Ryan’s experience in crypto investing generally and how he found his way into NFTs, and we discuss the unique challenges and difficulties in the NFT space compared to conventional business and investing. How can we prevent harassment and other negative phenomena in the metaverse and the NFT space?

We also chat about some projects Ryan is currently involved in, like Moonbirds, and some of the ways NFT culture and blockchain technology could change the world. Ryan talks about his investing process and shares his concept of “three pillars” that make a project successful.

Finally, we talk about how the larger global economy could impact Web3, and Ryan shares some of his favorite projects in the space right now.

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, our CEO Matt is here to talk about the fascinating topic of on-chain reputation. Identity and reputation are incredibly important topics in the world of blockchain and could ultimately have a major impact on our everyday lives.

Matt shares his definition of on-chain reputation and we talk about the concept of transactions and how it relates to identity. We also discuss some specific examples of online reputation and we talk about how Web3 will improve these areas.

We dive into the idea of NFT domain integration — allowing users to verify their identity and credentials across multiple platforms via a trusted third party. How many aspects of our reputation are missed in the current online world? And how can we ensure as much information  as possible is captured? 

We discuss the shift from focusing on products to focusing on experiences when it comes to consumerism. We also look at how digital reputation ties into this. Matt introduces Unstoppable’s new badges feature and what it means for NFT domains and Web3 in general. Finally, we talk about what the future holds when it comes to digital reputation, badges, and NFT domains.

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Zhuoxun Yin, Co-Founder and COO of Magic Eden, the leading NFT marketplace on Solana. Zhuoxun is here to talk about NFTs, Solana, and building marketplaces. 

We talk about the importance of fast transactions and how important they are to the user experience when it comes to buying, selling, and creating NFTs. We discuss Solana, and whether the innovation there could eventually outpace that of Ethereum.

Zhuoxun shares what he finds meaningful about building a marketplace, and we talk about the communities that are forming around Magic Eden that go beyond simple transactions. We also talk about how game developers can integrate marketplaces into their games; and how to build communities within Solana.

We discuss the decentralization spectrum and the pros and cons of launching a project as a DAO versus a different approach. Zhuoxun talks about how Magic Eden operates and how decisions are made, and the importance of listening to users. Finally, Zhuoxun shares some words of wisdom for aspiring Web3 builders and entrepreneurs.

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