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Welcome to BlockTalk, a biweekly web3 podcast that focuses on anything and everything on the blockchain. We are dedicated to chatting with entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, builders and visionaries that are shaping web3! Our goal is to educate the web3 community on all things blockchain. We are providing easily digestible, long form content where individuals can tell their stories, talk about their businesses and provide their insights. We do a Twitter Space with our guest the day after every podcast release, to provide three dimensional content where listeners can ask questions and be a part of BlockTalk. Join us as we traverse through the space and explore the inception of Web 3! read less
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Episodes

Liquidity w/ Osmosis
Jul 11 2023
Liquidity w/ Osmosis
Aaron has had a big passion for technology ever since his curiosity was piqued by online gaming, where he made a career for himself. The complex ecosystem of games got him interested, and he pivoted to dedicate himself to growth and strategy. Now, he stands at Osmosis Labs, the core team responsible for developing Osmosis, an appchain that serves as the DeFi Hub for the Cosmos Ecosystem.Time Stamps00:00 to 05:00 - Who’s Aaron05:00 to 09:41 - Osmosis09:41 to 11:27 - Cosmos11:27 to 16:00 - Sovereign Layers16:00 to 20:00 - Security20:00 to 23:00 - Corporations23:00 to 32:39 - Osmosis Value Proposition32:39 to 34:28 - Pairing34:28 to 36:17 - Impermanent Loss36:17 to 41:10 - Volatility and Fees41:10 to 42:45 - Competitors42:45 to 46:22 - Singularity46:22 to 47:41 - Consensus and Concerns47:41 to 51:23 - BRC-2051:23 to 55:37 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://osmosis.zone/Twitter: https://twitter.com/osmosiszoneAaron’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronxkongBlog: https://medium.com/osmosisDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/osmosisCosmos: https://cosmos.network/IBC: Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol, an open‐source protocol for relaying messages between independent distributed ledgersJSON: JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format commonly used for storing and transmitting data between a server and a web application. It uses a simple and human-readable syntax consisting of key-value pairs and supports various data types.Impermanent Loss: Impermanent loss is a temporary loss experienced by liquidity providers in automated market maker (AMM) platforms due to price fluctuations in the pooled tokens.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
Bitcoins Past & Future w/ OrdinalHub
Jun 8 2023
Bitcoins Past & Future w/ OrdinalHub
Charlie is a true Bitcoin OG, operating a mining business with a deep love for the BTC ethos. Although he has an orange heart, he is also very open-minded and eager to learn everything that resonates with fun. With that in mind, he participated in the first Ordinals and BRC-20 discussions, having a front seat to what is now considered the Bitcoin Summer.Time Stamps00:00 to 05:55 - Who's Charlie05:55 to 09:10 - DeGods09:10 to 13:48 - Taproot Wizards13:48 to 16:48 - Block's Artisans16:48 to 26:15 - Rare Sats26:15 to 31:22 - Maxis31:22 to 44:55 - Inscribing Gold44:55 to 47:22 - Security47:22 to 58:54 - BRC-2058:54 to 01:06:37 - Leveling the Plain Field01:06:37 to 01:13:45 - Halving01:13:45 to 01:17:17 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://luxor.tech/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LuxorTechTeamCharle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/cbspearsDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/KVhTUR9Ordinal Hub: https://twitter.com/ordinalhubUseful Links Based On ConversationTaproot Wizards: https://school.taprootwizards.com/zK-Shark: https://twitter.com/ZK_sharkNullish: https://twitter.com/null_ishOrd.io: https://www.ord.io/Leonidas: https://twitter.com/LeonidasNFTBitgod: https://twitter.com/BitGod21Xverse: https://www.xverse.app/Unisat: https://unisat.io/GlossaryBlocksize War: Blocksize War refers to the debate and conflict within the cryptocurrency community regarding the appropriate size of blocks in a blockchain. It revolves around the scalability and capacity of a blockchain network and involves different stakeholders advocating for different block size limits.Ordinals: Information inscribed on satoshi - similar to the ERC-721 standard on Bitcoin. L1: Layer 1, refers to the base layer of a blockchain, which handles the core functionalities and security of the network.Mining Pools: Mining pools are groups of miners who collaborate and combine their computing power to increase their chances of successfully mining blocks and earning rewards in cryptocurrency. By pooling their resources, miners can collectively solve complex mathematical problems more efficiently and distribute the rewards among participants.Nodes: Nodes are individual devices or computers that participate in a blockchain network. They maintain a copy of the blockchain's entire transaction history, verify transactions, and propagate information across the network. Nodes can be full nodes, which store the complete blockchain, or lightweight nodes that rely on other full nodes for transaction verification.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
OCM Dimensions w/ OnChainMonkeys
May 30 2023
OCM Dimensions w/ OnChainMonkeys
Danny and Mike share the same ethos that great things are only accomplished alongside thoughtful people. Danny is a crypto OG and a natural founder, having created everything from the Stanford Bitcoin Meetup to the largest exchange in Taiwan and On-Chain Monkeys. Mike began as a community member, finding the true meaning of community inside OCM and wanting to participate in it. Together, they disrupt tech and bring novelty alongside the OCM project and its community, which is now entering a new stage with Dimensions.Time Stamps00:00 to 03:28 - Who's Danny03:28 to 07:24 - Who's Mike07:24 to 13:24 - On-Chain Monkeys13:24 to 15:40 - Compression15:40 to 19:30 - OCM Dimensions19:30 to 23:33 - Network Fees23:33 to 27:23 - Bitcoin Miami27:23 to 39:20 - Community Journey39:20 to 47:07 - Dimensions47:07 to 52:00 - Ordinals52:00 to 56:31 - Social Consensus56:31 to 57:54 - Dimensions Supply57:54 to 01:02:56 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://onchainmonkey.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnChainMonkeyDanny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/huuepMike’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodthingsDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/ocmUseful Links Based On ConversationLitecoin: https://litecoin.org/MaiCoin: https://max.maicoin.com/Michael Saylor: https://twitter.com/saylorDune: https://dune.com/Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
Blockchain Scalability w/ Cartesi
May 23 2023
Blockchain Scalability w/ Cartesi
Omran is a tech-savvy with a background in software architecture for more than 15 years, having worked in big companies such as Google and Intel. Max, on the other hand, even without a tech background, has always been curious about innovation and technology, using business models on the blockchain as his Master's thesis. Both have joined Cartesi, a protocol built on top of other layers for application-specific rollups with a Linux runtime, with the same ethos of onboarding people and shaping this disruptive tech together.Time Stamps00:00 to 02:38 - Who's Omran02:38 to 06:50 - Cartesi06:50 to 09:56 - Interacting09:56 to 12:30 - What Makes It Different12:30 to 14:36 - Why Linux14:36 to 17:17 - Security17:17 to 21:00 - Consensus21:00 to 23:03 - Validators23:03 to 30:08 - Optimistic vs. zkRollups30:08 to 33:40 - Who's Max33:40 to 36:00 - Trying to Educate About Blockchain36:00 to 39:18 - Industries to Be Disrupted39:18 to 46:02 - What Should Be Next?46:02 to 48:10 - Business Development in Web348:10 to 51:00 - Web3 Teams51:00 to 54:20 - Network Future54:20 to 55:48 - Modular Tech55:48 to 01:02:25 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://cartesi.io/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cartesiprojectDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/pfXMwXDDfWUseful Links Based On ConversationCoinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/ptRaribleDAO: https://rari.foundation/earnMakerDAO: https://makerdao.com/en/Mirror: https://mirror.xyz/Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
Ordinals Gaming w/ OrdzGames
May 12 2023
Ordinals Gaming w/ OrdzGames
Z3th carved his way through crypto cycles, winning and losing but always learning. His knowledge made him aware of the Ordinals and BRC-20 waves in a way that he could position himself to make his mark by inscribing a whole gaming ecosystem into Bitcoin. Z3th also brings to the table valuable insights into Asian markets with also much love for meme culture.Time Stamps00:00 to 09:56 - Who's Z3th09:56 to 12:15 - Ordinals12:15 to 15:00 - Distribution15:00 to 26:06 - Gaming on BTC26:06 to 31:30 - How it Works31:30 to 37:37 - Asian Markets37:37 to 51:46 - Influencers51:46 to 55:00 - Regulators and Enforcements55:00 to 01:00:46 - Hong Kong01:00:46 to 01:04:50 - Meme Culture01:04:50 to 01:17:14 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.ordz.games/Twitter: https://twitter.com/z3thnftOrdz Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrdzGamesDiscord: http://discord.gg/6EuP4SQqF7Useful Links Based On ConversationCloneX: https://opensea.io/collection/clonexB4FOMO: https://www.b4fomo.io/Domo: https://twitter.com/domodataGlossaryBRC-20: BRC-20 is a token standard similar to the widely used ERC-20 on Bitcoin.Ordinals: Information inscribed on satoshi - similar to the ERC-721 standard on Bitcoin.ICO: ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering. It is a fundraising method used by cryptocurrency projects to raise capital by selling their tokens or coins to investors. Investors typically purchase these tokens or coins in the hope that their value will increase in the future.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
On Chain Privacy w/ IronFish
May 9 2023
On Chain Privacy w/ IronFish
It all started for Elena when she attended a dining event where the only topic was ETH. As an experienced engineer, not knowing what was being discussed got her interested, which led to her first ETH hackathon where she had her first contact with some big names broadening her horizons. From then on, being a blockchain evangelist, her interest in privacy and zkRollups led her to found Iron Fish, an encrypted end-to-end  decentralized open-source L1.Time Stamps00:00 to 10:17 - Who’s Elena10:17 to 16:30 - Privacy16:30 to 23:02 - Can we still have privacy?23:02 to 31:05 - Privacy Ownership31:05 to 32:40 - zkProofs32:40 to 35:40 - Ironfish35:40 to 39:32 - PoW39:32 to 42:57 - Incentivization42:57 to 45:58 - VC’s45:58 to 56:10 - Tokens56:10 to 60:15 - Interacting and Use Cases60:15 to 61:36 - Token-Gated Cryptography61:36 to 68:48 - Compliance68:48 to 73:10 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://ironfish.network/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ironfishcryptoElena Twitter: https://twitter.com/leanthebeanDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/EkQkEcm8DHUseful Links Based On ConversationProtocol Labs: https://protocol.ai/MakerDAO: https://makerdao.com/en/Livepeer: https://livepeer.org/Monero: https://www.getmonero.org/Flux: https://runonflux.io/Helium: https://www.helium.com/GlossaryzK-Proofs: Zero-Knowledge Proofs, a cryptographic method that allows one party to prove to another that a statement is true without revealing any information beyond the statement itself.Miners: nodes on a blockchain network that perform the computational work required to validate and confirm transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain.Validators: nodes on a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain network that are responsible for validating and verifying transactions and adding new blocks to the blockchain.Nodes: individual computers or devices that participate in a blockchain network and maintain a copy of the blockchain ledger.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
zkHoldem w/ Michael Rippe
Apr 20 2023
zkHoldem w/ Michael Rippe
Michael is a die-hard enthusiast of the crypto space. With a background in traditional finance and communications, he dove headfirst into the industry by connecting the dots for companies and projects. From educating and hosting his podcast to organizing speaker for large events such as NFT LA (now Outer Edge), his passion has led him to become the Chief Communications Officer for zKHoldem - the first fully on-chain decentralized poker product coming out on Arbitrum.Time Stamps00:00 to 03:06 - Who’s Michael and zKHoldem03:06 to 06:40 - Arbitrum06:40 to 14:16 - zK-Proof14:16 to 24:37 - Privacy x Transparency24:37 to 27:37 - Other Products27:37 to 33:00 - NFTs Conferences33:00 to 35:40 - Where blockchain events are heading?35:40 to 37:50 - Projects37:50 to 41:00 - NFTs communities41:00 to 45:25 - Checks45:25 to 48:09 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://zkholdem.xyz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/zkholdemMichel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelRippeDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/KqNHyrtyMeUseful Links Based On ConversationJack Butcher: https://twitter.com/jackbutcherConsensus: https://consensus.coindesk.com/NFT LA / Outer Edge: https://www.outeredge.live/Afterbuzz TV: https://www.afterbuzztv.com/GlossaryArbitrum: Arbitrum is a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, which uses Optimistic Rollups to achieve faster and cheaper transactions without sacrificing security. It enables smart contracts to be executed off-chain and then validated on-chain, resulting in faster and more efficient transactions.L2: Layer 2 refers to a secondary framework built on top of an existing blockchain to increase its transaction capacity, improve scalability, and reduce costs. It allows for faster and cheaper transactions by processing them off the main chain while still retaining the security benefits of the underlying blockchain.zkProofs: Zero-knowledge proofs are cryptographic protocols that enable one party to prove knowledge of certain information to another party without revealing any information beyond the proof itself.DAO: A decentralized autonomous organization, which operates through rules encoded on a blockchain to execute transparent and democratic decision-making processes.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
The Mobile Blockchain w/ Celo Foundation
Apr 18 2023
The Mobile Blockchain w/ Celo Foundation
Nikhil entered the crypto space motivated by the idea of financial inclusion and bypassing traditional financial institutions. With a background in economic consulting and a strong social consciousness, he was drawn to the Celo blockchain. Celo is the first mobile layer 1 carbon-negative chain, with the goal of building a new digital regenerative economy for all.Time Stamps00:00 to 02:12 - Who’s Nikhil and Celo02:12 to 08:00 - Celo Mobile PoS08:00 to 09:05 - How it Works?09:05 to 14:05 - Ecosystem14:05 to 14:57 - Incentive for Contributing14:57 to 17:40 - Carbon Negative17:40 to 19:23 - Gas Efficiency19:23 to 21:18 - Native Currency21:18 to 22:42 - Rollups22:42 to 26:13 - Decentralized Stand26:13 to 29:00 - On-Ramp29:00 to 32:33 - Global Currency32:33 to 37:31 - Onboarding37:31 to 38:38 - Coverage38:38 to 48:24 - Internet of Things48:24 to 50:08 - Transparency50:08 to 54:08 - Rounding OffUseful Links Based On ConversationCelo: https://celo.org/Uniswap: https://uniswap.org/Curve: https://curve.fi/cLabs: https://clabs.co/Wormhole: https://wormhole.com/Wild Chain: https://wildchain.io/Helium: https://www.helium.com/Carbon Path: https://www.carbonpath.io/GlossaryEVM: The Ethereum Virtual Machine is a runtime environment for smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, providing a secure and deterministic way to execute code.PoS: Proof-of-Stake is a consensus mechanism used in blockchain networks, where validators are chosen to validate transactions based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and stake as collateral.PoW: Proof-of-Work is a consensus mechanism used in blockchain networks, where validators are chosen based on their computational power to solve complex mathematical problems and validate transactions.L1: Layer 1 refers to the underlying blockchain protocol layer that handles basic transaction processing and consensus. Examples of L1 blockchains include Bitcoin and Ethereum.Nodes: Nodes are computers or devices that run the blockchain software and participate in transaction validation and consensus on the network.zkProofs: Zero-knowledge proofs are cryptographic protocols that enable one party to prove knowledge of certain information to another party without revealing any information beyond the proof itself.Validators: Validators are nodes that participate in consensus mechanisms, such as Proof-of-Stake, to validate transactions on a blockchain network and earn rewards for doing so.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
Safer Self-Custody w/ Webacy
Apr 11 2023
Safer Self-Custody w/ Webacy
Maika is a Forbes Under 30 jack-of-all-trades who first discovered Bitcoin back in 2013 while working as an acrobat for Cirque Du Soleil. She then pivoted to tech and the intersection between philosophy, founding Webacy, a solution to make self-custody more secure and protect against the unexpected.Time Stamps00:00 to 07:10 - Who’s Maika and Webacy07:10 to 11:15 - Personal Inheritance11:15 to 16:30 - Webacy User Journey16:30 to 17:58 - Building Trust17:58 to 19:10 - Pre-Planning19:10 to 21:05 - Roadmap21:05 to 23:23 - Audits23:23 to 25:30 - Grimmies25:30 to 27:03 - Current State27:03 to 30:35 - I.A.30:35 to 33:33 - Computer Science and Philosophy33:33 to 36:15 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.webacy.com/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/mywebacy Maika Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/maikaisogawa Discord: https://discord.com/invite/knnunyHU27Useful Links Based On ConversationGrimmies: https://opensea.io/collection/grimmies-by-webacyGrace Lee: https://www.grace-lee-designs.com/GlossarySeed phrase: A unique set of words used to create a cryptographic private key, which is essential for accessing and managing cryptocurrency funds.Private keys: A unique cryptographic code used to access and manage cryptocurrency funds. Private keys are essential for sending and receiving cryptocurrency.Oracles: Third-party services that provide external data to a blockchain network, allowing it to interact with external systems and real-world events.Hot wallet: A type of cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the internet and is therefore more susceptible to security risks such as hacking.Cold wallet: A type of cryptocurrency wallet that is offline and therefore less susceptible to security risks. Cold wallets are typically used for long-term storage.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
DAO Governance w/ Commonwealth
Apr 6 2023
DAO Governance w/ Commonwealth
Rhys was already living the startup life, working in marketing for Y Combinator when he received an invitation to go down the Web3 rabbit hole with a former boss. Intrigued, he joined the Commonwealth team, an all-in-one DAO governance platform. They offer Ethereum snapshot voting and a user interface for on-chain proposals, voting and funding new projects. Currently, they are partnered with dYdX, Stargate, Cosmos, Mfers, Axie Infinity, and more!Time Stamps00:00 to 05:05 - Who’s Rhys05:05 to 13:04 - Commonwealth 13:04 to 15:45 - Token-Gated Townhall15:45 to 20:12 - Partners20:12 to 24:02 - Proposal Templates24:02 to 30:12 - DAO and Content Creators30:12 to 33:42 - Next Steps33:42 to 40:07 - Prevention Mechanisms40:07 to 42:56 - Making Governance Easier42:56 to 48:12 - Social DAOs48:12 to 49:14 - DAOs Collabing49:14 to 53:42 - Digital Identity53:42 to 57:58 - Rounding OffGuest SocialsWebsite: https://commonwealth.im/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hicommonwealthRhys Twitter: https://twitter.com/RhysFHDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/t9XscHdZrGUseful Links Based On ConversationY Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/Alloy Automation: https://runalloy.com/Console: https://console.xyz/dYdX: https://dydx.exchange/Stargate: https://stargate.finance/Cosmos: https://cosmos.networkUniswap: https://uniswap.org/LinksDAO: https://linksdao.io/GlossaryDAO: A decentralized autonomous organization, which operates through rules encoded on a blockchain to execute transparent and democratic decision-making processes.EVM: Ethereum Virtual Machine is a runtime environment for smart contracts in Ethereum that provides a sandbox for executing code in a deterministic and secure manner.Cosmos: A decentralized network of independent blockchains that can interact and exchange data with each other, creating an internet of blockchains.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
Blockchain Scalability w/ Rebecca
Apr 4 2023
Blockchain Scalability w/ Rebecca
Rebecca is a forward thinker who has always been at the forefront of innovation and technology. From working with AI before it was a trend to staying on top of financial and political vision, the importance of technology for the future always made sense to her. As soon as she learned about cryptocurrency, she delved deep, going from DeFi co-founding Skuchain to now her new mission co-founding Saga, the go-to infrastructure for web3 builders.Time Stamps00:00 to 07:28 - Who’s Rebecca07:28 to 10:58 - What Saga is Doing10:58 to 14:33 - Chainless14:33 to 15:58 - Siloed Databases15:58 to 19:33 - Cosmos19:33 to 23:33 - Validators23:33 to 26:48 - PoS26:48 to 33:08 - Cosmos Interoperability33:08 to 39:32 - Scalability39:32 to 45:33 - Future of Industries45:33 to 53:43 - Gaming Communities53:43 to 57:03 - VR and AR57:03 to 1:04:04 - Rounding OffGuest SocialWebsite: https://www.saga.xyz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sagaxyz__Rebecca Twitter: https://twitter.com/beccaliaoDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/uHh8gfc56bUseful Links Based On ConversationSkuchain: https://www.skuchain.com/Cosmos: https://cosmos.network/Celestia: https://celestia.org/Castaway: https://castaway.gg/GlossaryCosmos: Cosmos is a decentralized network of independent blockchains that can communicate and exchange value with each other. It allows developers to easily build and launch new blockchain applications while maintaining their own sovereignty and interoperability with other chains in the network.Virtual Machine: A virtual machine is a software emulation of a physical machine that runs programs in the same way as a physical machine. It allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine, making it more efficient and cost-effective. Virtual machines are commonly used in cloud computing and software development.ZkSync: ZkSync is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge proofs to enable fast and low-cost transactions with increased privacy. It allows users to transfer Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens instantly, with high throughput and low gas fees.Zk-Rollup: ZK rollup is a layer 2 scaling solution for blockchain networks that bundles many transactions into a single transaction, thereby reducing the computational load and increasing transaction throughput. It uses Zero-Knowledge proofs to ensure the validity of the bundled transactions, without revealing their content, thereby maintaining privacy and security.Validators: Validators are nodes in a blockchain network that participate in the process of verifying transactions and adding blocks to the blockchain. Validators are responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of the blockchain network by ensuring that all transactions are valid and that no double-spending occurs. They play a crucial role in achieving consensus among all nodes in the network and are often rewarded with native cryptocurrency for their efforts.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
POGs Takeover w/ Kyler
Mar 30 2023
POGs Takeover w/ Kyler
Kyler has a broad background story, from being a former professional snowboarder to working in banking, but as soon as he learned about Bitcoin, it clicked for him. A crypto OG, he has experienced both bears and bulls, with a great passion and interest for blockchain technology and gaming. Understanding the culture and the value proposition for collectibles, he had the idea of onboarding to web3 one of the most nostalgic and collectible games ever: Pogs.Time Stamps00:00 to 03:43 - Who’s Kyler03:43 to 06:00 - Bringing Pogs to Web306:00 to 07:10 - The Power of Nostalgia07:10 to 10:00 - Building Pogs10:00 to 13:00 - Pogs Community13:00 to 15:00 - Being a Platform for Collabs15:00 to 19:40 - Derivative Culture19:40 to 20:05 - Releasing in Ethereum20:05 to 26:40 - Tangible Value26:40 to 36:30 - Blockchain Era36:30 to 42:00 - Onboarding New People42:00 to 50:25 - Game Mechanics50:25 to 53:30 - Casual Game53:30 to 55:00 - Multichain55:00 to 55:05t - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.pogdigital.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PogDigital Discord: https://discord.com/invite/pogdigitalUseful Links Based On ConversationUnity: https://unity.com/Block Jam: https://globalblockjam.com/index.htmlRivian: https://rivian.com/Crypto Kitties: https://www.cryptokitties.co/Decentraland: https://decentraland.org/Degods: https://degods.com/Okay Bears: https://www.okaybears.com/Checks: https://checks.art/Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
Institutional Trading w/ D2X
Mar 28 2023
Institutional Trading w/ D2X
Theo has a background in mathematics, which led him to the financial markets. He gained experience working with hedge funds and derivatives trading. With his solid financial knowledge and understanding of institutional weight, he and his co-founders are creating the first regulated derivatives exchange for institutions.Time Stamps00:00 to 03:29 - Who’s Theodore03:29 to 07:43 - Derivatives in Finance07:43 to 12:08 - Options Derivatives12:08 to 15:14 - Trading in Crypto15:14 to 16:34 - Spot Trading16:34 to 19:35 - Market Making19:35 to 21:49 - Market Manipulation21:49 to 27:25 - Regulation27:25 to 34:47 - D2X34:47 to 38:13 - Automation38:13 to 39:50 - Protocols Preference39:50 to 41:18 - Release Date41:18 to 44:45 - Room for Retail ?44:45 to 47:20 - Different Regulations47:20 to 51:06 - Rounding OffGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.d2x.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d2x-group/Twitter: https://twitter.com/D2X_OfficialGlossaryVolatility Trading: Volatility trading involves buying and selling financial instruments based on expected market volatility. It is used to manage risk and profit from market movements. Traders may use options, futures, or other derivatives to capitalize on predicted price swings.Derivative Markets: The derivatives market is a financial market where contracts are traded that derive their value from an underlying asset or group of assets, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies. These contracts allow traders to speculate on the future price movements of the underlying asset, hedge against potential losses, or gain exposure to the asset without owning it directly.Option Derivatives: Option derivatives are financial instruments that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price and time. They are used for hedging or speculation in the financial markets.Future Derivatives: Futures derivatives are financial contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase an underlying asset at a predetermined price and date in the future, while the seller is obligated to deliver that asset at the specified price and date. Futures are often used as a risk management tool by investors to hedge against potential price fluctuations.Longing: Longing is a term used in trading and investing, specifically in the context of buying an asset with the expectation that its value will increase over time. It is the opposite of shorting, which involves selling an asset with the expectation that its value will decrease.Shorting: Shorting refers to a trading strategy where an investor sells an asset they do not own, with the intention of buying it back later at a lower price. The investor profits from the difference in the selling and buying price. It is often used to speculate on a potential decline in the value of an asset.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY
Modern Memetic's with Batz
Mar 23 2023
Modern Memetic's with Batz
Batz is no stranger to digital arts, having worked on and refined his Generalist skills for over a decade. A big Pepe and internet culture lover, he found his tribe in the Smols community, where he not only found a community but also a way to express himself through Modern Memeism.Time Stamps00:00 to 09:05 - Who’s Batz09:05 to 12:37 - Through Line12:37 to 18:03 - Pepes and Web3 Early Days18:03 to 22:13 - Advice to Artists22:13 to 29:20 - Pepe Culture29:20 to 32:05 - GM Pepes32:05 to 34:46 - Creating During Hard Times34:46 to 42:05 - Pepedenza42:05 to 45:30 - Collectors vs. Flippers45:30 to 49:12 - Keyboard Mint49:12 to 52:35 - Recognition52:35 to 56:16 - Flow of Work56:16 to 1:00:30 - For The Culture1:00:30 to 1:06:25 - Galleries1:06:25 to 1:12:10 - Rounding OffGuest LinksTwitter: https://twitter.com/batzdu Art: https://linktr.ee/batzduUseful Links Based On Conversationhttp://www.depthcore.com/https://twitter.com/justinmallerhttps://twitter.com/rikoostenbroekhttps://twitter.com/diftypehttps://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttps://twitter.com/darkfarms1https://opensea.io/collection/smowlhttps://foundation.app/https://manifold.xyz/https://zora.co/GlossaryPepe: In internet culture, Pepe is a cartoon frog character that has become a popular internet meme. Originally created by artist Matt Furie for a comic series, the character has been used in a variety of contexts and has become associated with certain political and cultural movements.Burning: In cryptocurrency, burning is the process of destroying a certain amount of a toeken relating to an NFT or cryptocurrency in order to reduce its overall supply.CC0: CC0 is a type of Creative Commons license that allows the owner of a work to waive all copyright and related rights to the work, effectively placing it in the public domain. This means that anyone can use, modify, and distribute the work without permission or payment.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY