Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Jan 5 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.

In this episode, we discussed what a decentralized Twitter would look like, whether gatekeeping of information is necessary, and the value of decentralizing the influential platform.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Whiskeys
08:06 Discussion: Should Twitter be decentralized?
12:02 What does Twitter actually mean to each of you?
22:23 What would an actual decentralized Twitter look like?
29:14 Is gatekeeping of information no longer necessary? Can a community moderates itself effectively?
45:30 What's the value of a decentralized Twitter?

Find us on other platforms:
Gary Liu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/

Suresh Balaji
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji
Website: https://w3ma.xyz/

Malcolm Ong
Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Feb 2 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. 

In this episode, we discuss a hack that happened in January to a pseudonymous crypto collector and influencer known as NFT God. How did such an important influencer the crypto community get hacked, and what does that mean for web3? Is this a web3 problem, and who could possibly be done about it? Listen to the show to find out.

Find us on other platforms:
Gary Liu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/

Suresh Balaji
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji
Website: https://w3ma.xyz/

Malcolm Ong
Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Jan 12—before Microsoft launched its ChatGPT-powered Bing—and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.  

If AI is helping machines become more human-like so that we can fulfill our potential, can web3 help make the internet more like the real world through ownership, control, and security—and enrich our digital lives? Does AI prevent us from controlling our assets, identity, and data, and take away agency? Join our discussion and share your thoughts with us on YouTube. You can also reach out to us at [email protected]

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:55 Whiskeys
05:56 Discussion: What happens when AI meets web3

Find us on other platforms:
Gary Liu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/

Suresh Balaji
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji
Website: https://w3ma.xyz/

Malcolm Ong
Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

This is Web3 & Whiskey Reactions. Every week, we talk about some of the most interesting news stories in web3. This episode was recorded on Jan 19 and features Gary Liu and Suresh Balaji.

Chapters: 
00:00 Intro
00:19 MoonPay partners with TIME
06:01 Seoul launches a metaverse replica
09:20 Avalanche partners with AWS 
13:06 Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy
19:27  HSBC subsidiary Hang Seng Bank  becomes the first bank in Hong Kong to launch an "NFT wallet"

You can find us on other platforms:
Gary Liu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc

Suresh Balaji
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji
Website: https://w3ma.xyz/

Reach out to us by email at [email protected]

Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Dec 22 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.  

In this episode, we look back on an eventful 2022, from the Ethereum Merge to the collapse of LUNA, Three Arrows Capital, and FTX—and the subsequent crypto deep freeze. More important, we look toward 2023 and talk about developments in web3 that truly excite us, from mass adoption driven by established consumer brands to infrastructure projects that will lay the foundation of the future of the internet. 

Chapters: 
00:00 Intro
03:08 Whiskey
05:58 2022 in review
07:25 The Ethereum Merge
08:44 The LUNA crash, the collapse of 3AC, and SBF's downfall
10:03 Elon Musk's Twitter
11:52 Big brands and web3
15:06 2023 predictions
15:23 Accelerated adoption of web3 by mainstream brands
21:22 The year of Polygon?
24:56 The rise of native web3 brands 
33:30 A move away from speculation toward utility 
36:30 Market recovery
38:40 Regulatory clarity
48:52 "web3 ingredient companies"
51:47 VC investment in web3 projects
52:45 Industry discipline
55:12 Silver linings

Find us on other platforms:
Gary Liu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc

Suresh Balaji
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji
Website: https://w3ma.xyz/

Malcolm Ong
Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

You can also reach out to us at [email protected]

This is Web3 & Whiskey Reactions. Every week, we talk about some of the most interesting news stories in web3. This episode was recorded on Jan 5 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. 

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:29 NEWS: BMW partners with Coinweb to develop a blockchain-based financing and loyalty program in Thailand
05:30 NEWS: A tax-loss harvesting platform is building “the world's largest collection of worthless NFTs”
11:43 NEWS: Web3 startups raised $7.1B in funding during 2022 – Gaming accounted for 62%, followed by Metaverse and social networks
16:05 NEWS: China will launch a national exchange for trading digital assets
21:23 NEWS: Hong Kong passed a bill to impose a new licensing regime on virtual-asset service providers

Find us on other platforms:
Gary Liu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc

Suresh Balaji
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji
Website: https://w3ma.xyz/

Malcolm Ong
Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

References:
1. https://news.bitcoin.com/bmw-partners-with-coinweb-to-develop-blockchain-based-vehicle-financing-automation-and-loyalty-program-in-thailand/
2. https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2022/12/31/tax-loss-harvesting-platform-unsellable-is-building-the-worlds-largest-collection-of-worthless-nfts/
3. https://cryptoslate.com/web3-startups-raised-7b-funding-in-2022-with-gaming-accounting-for-62/
4. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3205050/china-launch-national-exchange-trading-nft-digital-assets-despite-cryptocurrency-bans
5. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3205294/hong-kong-brokers-fund-managers-get-ready-virtual-asset-trading-sfc-widens-access-retail-investors

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Dec 8 and features Gary Liu, Malcolm Ong, and a special guest — Michael Yung, former Head of Digital, Customer and Retail, at Cathay Pacific and former Head of Digital Product and Technology for Asia Miles, one of the world’s largest loyalty programs. 

In this episode, we delve into the exciting possibility of Marriott Bonvoy, the world's largest hotel loyalty program, moving its rewards points onto the blockchain. What would this mean for users? Would they have more control over the value of their points and more options for exchanging them? But what about the company itself? How would this shift impact Marriott's bottom line? Tune in to find out.

Find us on other platforms:
Gary Liu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc

Malcolm Ong
Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

Michael Yung
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelyung
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/michaelyung
Website: https://michaelyung.com/

Reach out to us by email at [email protected]

Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Nov 3 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.  

In this episode, we dive into the world of decentralized technologies and the so-called “innovator’s dilemma” faced by established tech giants. How are companies like Facebook and Google approaching the rise of decentralized systems and what does the future hold for web3 and beyond? We discuss the potential for decentralized infrastructure, the challenges faced by incumbent companies, and the role of startups in driving innovation. 

Chapters: 
00:00 Intro
05:41 Discussion: Will Web2 companies win in web3?
34:07 Summary

Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Oct 21 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. 

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:56 Whiskeys
09:21 NEWS: F1 files 8 trademarks for crypto and NFTs
12:40 NEWS: Bored-Ape creator Yuga Labs faces SEC probe over unregistered offerings 
16:31 NEWS: Portugal proposes a 28% tax on annual crypto trading profits
20:14 NEWS: Former Google ads boss launches ‘Web3’ search startup with backing from Coinbase, top VCs
24:50 NEWS: Azuki introduces the Physical Backed Token (PBT)
31:02 Main discussion
55:33 Summary

Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This special episode was recorded on Nov 24 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. Leave comments below to join the discussion!

Jump to:
00:00 Intro
03:41  Whiskeys
08:20 News: Nike launches .SWOOSH web3 platform 
11:40 News: Island nation Tuvalu to become “first digital nation” on metaverse
15:25 News: JP Morgan registers trademark for crypto wallet
19:40 News: Deepfake of SBF offers refunds to FTX’s victims in verified Twitter account scam
23:01 News: Oil giant Shell makes move into bitcoin mining industry
26:21 Discussion: What if Binance collapses?
59:15 Summary

References:
The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer - Financial Services edition https://www.edelman.com/trust/2022-trust-barometer/trust-financial-services-sector