Will Chang, Lee Chang, Andrew Hsu, Evan Lai gives an update on the state of the podcast, share behind the scenes, and what they're thinking about next.

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Will brings on Evan Lai to chat about what we learned in Web3 this week. We discuss Will's experience at NFT NYC.

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Noun 53 is the proud owner of the 53rd Nouns DAO NFT.

Nouns DAO is one of the most interesting NFT projects we’ve come across. And Noun 53 is here tell us what Nouns DAO is and it how it works.

Earlier this year, Noun 53 led the effort in naming a new species of Glass Frog discovered in Ecuador Nouns DAO. Helping the Rainforest Trust and Ecominga protect endangered species and conservation efforts.

Learn more about Noun 53 and Nouns DAO:

• Noun 53's Twitter: @Noun_53
• Noun 53’s Auction Page: https://nouns.wtf/noun/53
• Proposal to name a recently discovered species of glass frog after Nouns: https://nouns.wtf/vote/16
• [New Species of Glass Frog Discovered in Ecuador Named Nouns DAO
• Nouns DAO Twitter: @nounsdao
• NounsDAO Website: https://nouns.wtf

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Calvin is the Co-Founder & Head of Business Development for Shrapnel. Shrapnel is the world's first blockchain-enabled AAA first-person shooter game. Spun out from HBO, the Shrapnel team consists of Emmy award–winning talent behind such notable franchises as: HALO, Call of Duty, Madden NFL, Bioshock, Destiny, Star Wars, Hawken, Skylanders, Westworld.

In this episode, we learn how Shrapnel works and why it’s the perfect game for the blockchain.

Learn more about Calvin and Shrapnel:

• Calvin’s Twitter: @metacalvinz
• Shrapnel’s Twitter: @playSHRAPNEL
• Shrapnel’s Website: https://www.shrapnel.com

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Will brings on Evan Lai to chat about what we learned in Web3 this week. We discuss 3 Arrows Capital failing to meet margin calls and how Merit CircleDAO turned against one of its earliest investors.

Links discussed in episode:

• anthonyleezhang.eth: 3AC in trouble
• Zac Prince: BlockFi liquidating 3AC
• Danny: 3AC taking $1MM from trading account
• Tim Connors: Merit Circle DAO vs YGG

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Sriram Krishnan is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, investing in crypto/web3. Prior to a16z, Sriram led product teams at consumer social platforms - Snap, Facebook, and Twitter.

Together with his wife and cohost Aarthi, he broke the Internet during Covid, hosting the Good Time Show on Clubhouse. Where he brought on guests like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerburg, and Virgil Abloh.

Learn more about Sriram and a16z Crypto:

• Sriram Krishnan Twitter: @sriramk
• Sriram Krishnan Website: https://sriramk.com
• The Good Time Show: https://www.thegoodtimeshow.club
• a16z Crypto Website: https://a16zcrypto.com
• a16z Crypto Canon: https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources
• a16z 2022 State of Crypto Report: https://a16zcrypto.com/state-of-crypto-report-a16z-2022/

In this episode we discuss:

• Behind the scenes story of hosting Elon Musk on Clubhouse
• The preparation and psychology of preparing live shows
  • John le Carre - “In the first minute or so of the host talking to him, the host made le Carre feel like you’re going to be okay - we’re going to take care of you.”
• Favorite episode stories: Calvin Harris, Naomi Osaka
• Why Sriram moved from investing in Consumer to Crypto at a1z6
• How to get onboarded into Web3
• How a16z Crypto team id structured
• The Web2 to Web3 migration
• Why social media is right for Web3
• Differences between Operator and Investor
• Differences between Angel and VC
• What Sriram looks for in founders

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atareh.eth is the founder of Degen University. Where he has a daily youtube vlog, a daily podcast, and a weekly newsletter - educating Web3 degenerates. He’s written two online guides - How to launch your own NFT project - and how to pass on your crypto assets to the next generation. What caught my attention is his incredible tweet threads.

In this episode, we discuss his favorite NFT projects, go over some of his tweet threads, and his writing process as a creator.

Learn more about atareh.eth and Degen University:

• atareh.eth’s Twitter: @atareh
• atareh.eth’s Best Twitter Threads
• Degen University Website: https://degenuniversity.co
• Daily Degen Youtube
• Daily Degen Podcast
• Degen University Newsletter

In this episode we discuss:

• atareh.eth’s journey into Web3
• atareh.eth’s writing process to enable him to produce daily quality content
• What makes an NFT project like 10KTF so compelling - stories.
  • “It’s the strength of stories and lore that bring people in, not the airdrops, not the PFP art”
  • Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/atareh/status/1450877572854779911
  • Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/atareh/status/1512156019358515227
  • Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/atareh/status/1515782392581083139
  • Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/atareh/status/1515176641814794245
• The psychology of NFT communities
  • Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/atareh/status/1497718907464867842
• Explaining cc0 (Creative Commons Zero) NFTs: NounsDAO and Cryptoadz
• Explaining Opensea’s Seaport Protocol and what it means for the NFT ecosystem
  • Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/atareh/status/1528126971846066176
• Writing a thread on wallet security and having it go viral
  • Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/atareh/status/1526636736759181313
• Tactics Atareh uses when writing

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Will brings on Evan Lai to chat about what we learned in Web3 this week. We discuss the potential bank run on Celsius due to the de-pegging of Lido's stETH.

Links discussed in episode:

• Small Cap Science: The Lido stETH Depeg and Celsius Bank Run Thread

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Linus is the VP of Product at Origin Protocol. Linus previously worked as the Director of Product at Coinbase. He led the teams behind some of Coinbase's most beloved products: Coinbase Earn, Coinbase Card, Coinbase Pay, crypto payroll, gifting, peer-to-peer payments, and international transfers. Before Coinbase, Linus led product at companies like Tesla, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

In this episode, we discuss Linus’ experience building Coinbase and his new role at Origin Protocol.

Learn more about Linus and Origin Protocol:

• Linus’ Twitter: @linuschung
• Origin Protocol Website: https://www.originprotocol.com
• Origin Protocol Discord

In this episode we discuss:

• Catching up with Linus
• Key principles US companies need when expanding into China
• Lessons learned from expanding China
• Focusing on risk and fraud at Coinbase
• What fraud at Coinbase looked like:
  • Identity theft
  • Social engineering
  • Friendly fraud - “Buyer’s Remorse”
• Building and leading the growth team:
  • Doubled user base during 2017 Crypto Winter
  • Tripled user base by the time Linus left
  • Planted seeds for 2020 bull market
  • Growth Insights:
    • Magic moment: First crypto transaction, or really owning Crypto
    • Give aways red pilled people into Crypto
• How Linus is feeling about this crash, what he’s doing this winter
• What are some of Linus’ favorite NFTs and why?
• Leading Coinbase’s international expansion:
• Why Linus loved Coinbase Card
• What Linus is excited to improve in the NFT experience:
  • Mint verification
  • NFT reveal

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Will brings on Evan Lai to chat about what we learned in Web3 this week. We discuss the success of Goblintown (https://goblintown.wtf) and speculate what it is.