WEB3 UNPACKED: Recent Episodes

Rich Pasqua

Each week we unpack the web3 revolution.
 Join us as we discover and explore the people, projects, and visionaries building the trusted web. We will: Uncover the stories behind web3 that are changing the world. Meet the developers and creators of ambitious blockchain projects with real utility. Demonstrate how you can use blockchain and web3 to expand your business, reach new customers, and streamline operations.

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Weekly Crypto Review 09.01.23

Welcome back everyone, it’s Friday September first, twenty three, and this is your weekly Crypto review. Here are some highlights to bring you up to speed…

  • The crypto community celebrated a big win this week with the US court of appeals ruling favor in favor of Grayscale but the SEC delayed the decision on a round of ETF applications

  • Bitcoin drops 4.7% to dip below $26,000 over the past 24 hours, immediately following revelations the SEC would be delaying several filings for a US spot ETF until October.

  • Former SEC chair says spot Bitcoin ETF approval is 'inevitable' despite delays. The commission has another 45 days to approve, deny, or delay spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from 7 major firms including Blackrock and Grayscale.

  • Monthly trading volumes for Ethereum NFTs hit their lowest level in two years as activity on OpenSea, Blur, LooksRare and X2Y2 dried up. OpenSea’s active users fell 12% to 126,000 in August — the lowest since July 2021.

  • Unrelated to the markets… BitBoy, AKA Ben Armstrong, a former guest on our Web3 Unpacked podcast, came out publicly and admitted to having an affair and explained that his erratic behavior was due to being on diet pills and steroids. Whether you subscribe to Ben’s channel and or invest in his coins, the Ben and his wife deserve their privacy to deal with these very personal issues.

  • and lastly, with the crypto market hitting lows, it’s easy to get discouraged, but its important to understand that important regulations and asset class’s are being defined right now, and thats a good thing! Crypto volume and momentum is still high, so Keep Calm and Hodl On!

Thank you for tuning in, for more insights into the world of Web3, and how to navigate the rapidly changing crypto and blockchain landscape, visit MVMT dot Media and look for Web3 Unpacked podcasts on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/bF1bftjQUqI

The information provided in this broadcast represents the sole opinions of MVMT and should not be construed as financial advice. Any actions taken based on this information are at the sole discretion and risk of the individual, and MVMT disclaims any responsibility for the consequences thereof. It is strongly advised that individuals seek qualified professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

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Welcome back everyone, it’s Friday August twenty fifth, twenty three, and this is your weekly Crypto review. Here are some highlights to bring you up to speed…

The Biden administration unveils new crypto tax reporting rules, stating Cryptocurrency brokers, including exchanges and payment processors, would have to report new information on users' sales and exchanges of digital assets to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under a proposed U.S. Treasury Department rule published on Friday. The rule is part of a broader push by Congress and regulatory authorities to crack down on crypto users who may be failing to pay their taxes. For more on Crypto taxation and accounting, be sure to check out part one of our Web3 Unpacked accounting episodes.

Coinbase Global, the company behind the largest crypto exchange in the U.S., announced Monday that it acquired an equity stake in Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization.

Bitcoin's mining difficulty level reached an all-time high of 55.62 trillion hashes this week. According to Bitfinix analysts, the increase in mining difficulty suggests "miners believe the current BTC level is fairly valued, or maybe a little under priced of its true value."

The controversial crypto project co-created by Sam Altman saw its WLD token drop 9.1% over the past 24 hours and 43.6% over the past 30 days. Despite launching only recently, Worldcoin finds itself facing regulatory headwinds due to concerns over data privacy. The backlash has led to the exclusion of U.S. residents from purchasing or trading the token, exacerbating selling pressure.

XRP whale moves 29 million tokens to Bitstamp amid price slide.

and finally… Shopify, the cornerstone of global e-commerce facilitating transactions worth a staggering $444 billion worldwide, has opened its doors to Solana Pay. This collaboration enables millions of businesses operating on the Shopify platform to offer their customers Solana Pay as a secure payment option. This is a very good thing, GO Shopify and Solana!

Thank you for tuning in, for more insights into the world of Web3, and how to navigate the rapidly changing crypto and blockchain landscape, visit MVMT dot Media and look for Web3 Unpacked podcasts on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

The information provided in this broadcast represents the sole opinions of MVMT and should not be construed as financial advice. Any actions taken based on this information are at the sole discretion and risk of the individual, and MVMT disclaims any responsibility for the consequences thereof. It is strongly advised that individuals seek qualified professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

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08.18.23 - Weekly Crypto Review

Welcome back everyone, it’s Friday August eighteenth, twenty three, and this is your weekly Crypto review. Here are some highlights to bring you up to speed…

  • On Thursday, bitcoin fell 7.2% in its biggest one-day drop since November 2022 when FTX exchange collapsed. Investors sold $489 million in bitcoin futures over a 24-hour period, the largest single-day liquidation since June 2022, according to data provider Coinalyze. It’s our opinion, the dip is most likely due to big movement in China markets, and potentially Blackrock and other large players, pushing the prices down, in order to buy low to pump future ETF positions.
  • The New York Times is contemplating legal action against OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT. The crux of the dispute lies in copyright concerns surrounding the use of the newspaper's content. This is a contemporary theme MVMT Media will be tracking and repotting on more in the future.
  • Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the U.S., announced on Wednesday that it obtained regulatory approval to offer crypto futures trading services to eligible clients in the country.
  • The Shiba Inu (SHIB) token launched its layer-2 scaling solution, Shibarium, on the Ethereum blockchain on Thursday, but US$1.7 million worth of ETH was stuck on the Shibarium bridge, according to on-chain intelligence firm PeckShield, leading an over 7% drop in SHIB’s price.
  • Binance announced the shutdown of its crypto payment service, Binance Connect, on Wednesday. Previously known as “Bifinity,” Binance Connect was a fiat-to-crypto payment ramp for the exchange, allowing users to buy cryptocurrencies through Mastercard and Visa.
  • XRP, the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, dropped 20.09% to US$0.505 after the SEC was granted the request to file an interlocutory appeal in its lawsuit against Ripple Labs.
  • Litecoin, the world’s 15th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell 21.65% to US$65.12, as part of a broader downward movement in the crypto market. The global crypto market capitalization stood at US$1.06 trillion on Friday at 9:00 p.m. in Hong Kong, down by more than US$100 billion over the past week, CoinMarketCap data shows.

Thank you for tuning in, for more insights into the world of Web3, and how to navigate the rapidly changing crypto and blockchain landscape, visit MVMT dot Media and look for Web3 Unpacked podcasts on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

The information provided in this broadcast represents the sole opinions of MVMT and should not be construed as financial advice. Any actions taken based on this information are at the sole discretion and risk of the individual, and MVMT disclaims any responsibility for the consequences thereof. It is strongly advised that individuals seek qualified professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

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In our latest episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua of MVMT dives into the many details of Crypto accounting with Patrick Camuso of Camuso CPA.  @patrickcamusocpa  

In Part 1 of our ongoing Crypto Accounting Series - We speak in depth about the IRS, how you are taxed, blockchain tools and much more. This will be an ongoing series, to keep everyone informed and keeping good books!

Episode links:
Website:  https://camusocpa.com
Twitter:  @PatrickCamuso
YoutTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@patrickcamusocpa
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickcamuso

Whether you're a seasoned Web3 expert or just getting started on your journey, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us for a fun, insightful and engaging conversation with Andrea Berry on the Web3 Unpacked podcast, available now on all major podcast platforms.
Learn more about MVMT:
https://linktr.ee/mvmt.media
https://mvmt.media

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Welcome back everyone, it’s Friday August 8th, 2023, and this is your weekly Crypto review. Here are some highlights to bring you up to speed…

GameStop’s NFT wallet will shut down in November. It blames regulatory uncertainty of the crypto space.

Coinbase lawyers allege SEC "violated due process". The Securities and Exchange Commission has “violated due process” in suing Coinbase, according to the exchange’s legal counsel. Additionally, Coinbase to file order seeking dismissal of SEC lawsuit… Go get um Mr. Armstrong!

Mark Zuckerberg tries to restore trust as metaverse losses cap $40B. Despite the losses, investors are optimistic about Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s long-term bet on the metaverse, sending the stock up 7% after hearing Zuckerberg’s reasoning on the Meta Q2 2023 Earnings call.

Gary Gensler, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC chairperson, has expressed serious concern for AI technology, calling it a serious threat to financial markets.

Canadian crypto ownership declines amid tight regulations, and falling market prices

and finally… Miami Mayor Francis Suarez say’s he will accept Presidential Campaign Donations in Bitcoin… Good on you Francis!

Thank you for tuning in, for more insights into the world of Web3, and how to navigate the rapidly changing crypto and blockchain landscape, visit Arctai.com and look for Web3 Unpacked on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Welcome back everyone!  It’s Friday, July 27th, 2023, and this is your Web 3 Unpacked Weekly Crypto Review. Here are some highlights to bring you up to speed:

  • Twitter is officially rebranded to "X" after owner Elon Musk changed its iconic bird logo Monday, marking the latest major shift since his takeover of the social media platform. Elon Musk’s grand vision is to create an ‘everything app’.  More to come on this.

  • Federal prosecutors told a Manhattan judge they wouldn’t pursue a campaign finance charge against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Prosecutors want SBF sent to jail after witness-tampering allegations. Judge issues gag order.

  • Ben McKenzie, the ‘OC’ star’s new crypto book is an ill-informed flop. Maybe his mind has been changed after being destroyed in several Crypto debates including the most recent CNBC interview.  Check it out, Very Entertaining!

  • ‘Pro-crypto bill' passes out of US House Agriculture Committee. The bill, co-written by Republican members of the Agriculture Committee and Financial Services Committee, seeks to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

  • Crypto Venture Funding Sees Unexpected Investment Spike With $201.4M Venture Funding Injected Last Week.

  • Robert F. Kennedy Junior confirmed Wednesday that he did own bitcoin, something he had previously disputed but had been recorded in a financial disclosure form. Keep stacking SATS, RFK!

Thanks for listening. For more insights into the world of Web3 and how to navigate the rapidly changing crypto and blockchain landscape, visit arctaai.com and look for Web3 Unpacked on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In our latest episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua of  @arctai  invites Andrea Berry, (Head of Business Development) of Theta, to discuss their next-gen Web3 Blockchain Infrastructure for Video, Media & Entertainment.

We speak in depth about the future of media and entertainment companies, what they need to do and who's leading the charge.

Episode links:
https://thetanetwork.org
https://twitter.com/w3Andrea
https://twitter.com/ThetaNetworks_
https://www.linkedin.com/company/theta-labs-inc

Whether you're a seasoned Web3 expert or just getting started on your journey, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us for a fun, insightful and engaging conversation with Andrea Berry on the Web3 Unpacked podcast, available now on all major podcast platforms.

Learn more about Arc:
https://linktr.ee/arctai
https://arctai.com

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Good afternoon. It’s Friday, July fourteenth, and this is your Web 3 Unpacked Weekly Crypto Review. Here are some highlights to bring you up to speed:

  • The Crypto Market Is Celebrating the SEC’s Setback in the Ripple lawsuit. But the Case Is Far From Settled

  • XRP Overtakes BNB to Become 4th Largest Cryptocurrency as Funding Rates Surge

  • Google Unveils NFT Policy for Play Store as Token Interest Wanes

  • XRP soars 75% after judge rules for Ripple, Coinbase shares up 24%

  • FTX spent $376 million to get a $2 million license in Europe. Now its caretaker CEO wants most of that money back

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he ‘was not an investor’ in Bitcoin. Financial disclosure form reveals he holds north of $100,000 in the cryptocurrency

  • A.I. and crypto hybrid Giza raises $3 million to bring machine learning to the blockchain

Thanks for listening. For more insights into the world of Web3 and how to navigate the rapidly changing crypto and blockchain landscape, visit arctai.com and look for Web3 Unpacked on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about Arc:
https://linktr.ee/arctai
https://arctai.com
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In our latest episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua speaks with Adam Martin - Co Founder of Macroverse, a multi-format entertainment studio that rewards its community, collectors, creators and collaborators for supporting upcoming blockbuster franchises spanning comics, TV, gaming, animation, movies and more.

YouTube
https://youtu.be/KWNhbyZ5bIQ

Episode Links
https://www.macroverse.com
https://twitter.com/macroverse
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-martin-5a7843/

Learn more about Arc:
https://linktr.ee/arctai
https://arctai.com

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In our latest episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua invites Lloyd Moore, CTO of Valence, to discuss the future of wallets, cyber security, personal identity on the blockchain and Web3 marketplaces.

YouTube
https://youtu.be/WhgV3wT2zsQ

Episode links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/moorelloyd
https://getvalence.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/getvalence
https://twitter.com/getvalence

Learn more about Arc:
https://linktr.ee/arctai
https://arctai.com

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The SEC is positioning for total control!

If you have been involved with Web3/Crypto even for a short time, there are many questions that may be coming up for you, some of which have simple answers. In this episode I cover the SEC’s longing for control over Crypto, Coinbase & Binance lawsuits and a16z moving headquarters off shore.

Learn more about Arc:
https://linktr.ee/arctai
https://arctai.com

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Good afternoon. It’s Friday, June 9th, and this is your Web 3 Unpacked Weekly Crypto Review. Here are some highlights to bring you up to speed:

It’s been a wild week for crypto exchanges as the SEC continues to wage war on dominant exchanges and financial products…

  • The SEC Files Emergency Action to Freeze Binance.US Assets. The SEC alleges Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao or CZ, have demonstrated a "disregard" for U.S. law. The SEC is accusing them of fraudulent activities, improper commingling of funds, and operating as an unregistered securities exchange.
  • The SEC Charges Coinbase for Operating as an Unregistered Securities Exchange, Broker, and Clearing Agency, despite countless efforts by CEO Brian Armstrong and his team to work with the SEC to help define regulations and asset classes. If you dont already follow Coinbase on Twitter, I highly recommend it, the SEC, Crypto battle is well underway and things are just about to get interesting.
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ‘very supportive’ of SEC using enforcement power against Binance and Coinbase. BIG SUPRISE!
  • XRP’s ongoing legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission continues, with the regulator alleging that Ripple offered unregistered securities via XRP. Some say the SEC has less then three percent chance of winning, and I would have to agree with that.
  • US senators propose A I bills for transparency and innovation. The bipartisan bills target government transparency when using A I and the formation of a new Office of Global Competition Analysis to stay on top of innovation.
  • Custodia Bank won a step forward in its legal battle against the Federal Reserve, as a Wyoming federal judge denied dismissal motions from both the Fed and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Thanks for listening. For more insights into the world of Web3 and how to navigate the rapidly changing crypto and blockchain landscape, visit arctai.com and look for Web3 Unpacked on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and author of Build for Tomorrow, joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to explore what many businesses in the web3 space lack and need to achieve mainstream adoption.

We cover:

What does web3 need to succeed? How web3 entrepreneurs can deploy familiar terminology and concepts to win over apprehensive or confused potential customers.

What history teaches us about innovation and ways to apply these lessons to the turbulent growth of web3, blockchain, and crypto.

The importance of applying tried and true entrepreneurial principles to building web3 projects.

Thoughts on social media, the future of content, and strategies tech entrepreneurs can deploy to succeed.

Episode links:
https://www.jasonfeifer.com/
https://www.jasonfeifer.com/build-for-tomorrow/
https://www.jasonfeifer.com/book/
https://www.entrepreneur.com/listen/problem-solvers
https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/jason-feifer

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Lena Grundhoefer, founder of ZEIT3IST joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to unpack the world of web3 consulting, social media, DAOs, and the potential for NFT mass adoption. 

We cover: 

The industries entering web3. An on-the-ground look at what brands are looking for as they enter the space and how to reimagine marketing in this new landscape. 
How loyalty programs, NFTs, DAOs, and transformational technologies are changing the way customers interact with brands. 
The continued optimism and ambitious development in the web3 space, despite recent tumultuous events. 
How businesses can rethink and reimagine their marketing strategies to adapt to web3, "the trusted web." 
Episode trivia: Can you name that water brand we were discussing? 
a: Liquid Death (www.liquiddeath.com) 

Episode links: 

https://zeitg3ist.com/ 
https://twitter.com/ZEITG3IST_ 
https://twitter.com/nftqu33n 
https://beacons.ai/lenagrundhoefer 

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Adam Karren, Founder and Chief Product Officer at Exchange Art, joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to unpack the fine art world and how NFTs are transforming the space, connecting collectors and artists in new ways.

We cover:

How NFTs can remove barriers and provide budding artists with new ways to make a living through art and connect with collectors.
How the Exchange Art marketplace facilitates interaction between artists and creators, encourages creativity, and reimagines the fine art world.
How creators can benefit from Exchange Art’s Royalties Protection Standard.
New ways to experience art through immersive digital and physical experiences.
Philosophical questions surrounding the value of art, the influence of generative art in the NFT space, discovering originality, and the importance of storytelling and narrative.

Episode links:
https://www.exchange.art
https://twitter.com/exchgart
https://discord.com/invite/exchangeart
https://linktr.ee/Exchange.art

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Tony Drummond, President at Moonbound Consulting, joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky of Arc as we unpack what it takes to build thriving web3 communities and sound tokenomics while avoiding common pitfalls.

We cover:

Common mistakes businesses and organizations can avoid when entering blockchain and web3.

The most important keys to building successful communities and engagement.
How to create experiences for users that are compelling, entertaining, and engaging.

How Tony’s generosity in sharing his knowledge and time is helping educate and propel the web3 community.

Episode links:

Website: https://www.moonboundconsulting.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydrummond/

Telegram: https://t.me/hyper27374

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hyper27374

WEB3 UNPACKED:

Arc: https://www.arctai.com

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Sandra Helou, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder at Metapolis, joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to unpack the metaverse, virtual reality, avatars, and the future of web3.

We cover:

Which industries are leading the way for metaverse/web3 adoption.
How to achieve interoperability across different platforms in the space.
Common misconceptions surrounding the spatial web.
The many considerations of online identity, security, and privacy across virtual worlds.
How blockchain, decentralization, and crypto work integrally in the creation of new digital worlds.

Episode links:

https://www.metapolis.studio
https://twitter.com/themetapolis
https://twitter.com/sandra_tlibe
https://www.zilliqa.com
https://twitter.com/zilliqa

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Jon Vlassopulos, CEO at Napster (former Head of Music at Roblox), joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to unpack the future of music through Napster 3.0, NFTs, and new possibilities for fan/artist engagement through web3.

We cover:Napster’s ambitious vision to revolutionize music again through web3.
How web3 will transform the way artists interact with fans, creating new communities and worlds around music and beyond.
Jon’s powerful music industry background, time at Roblox as Head of Music, and his full-circle journey with Napster.

Episode links:https://www.napster.com
https://www.napster.com/us/web3/
https://twitter.com/napster
https://twitter.com/vlasso

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Joe Tran, Co-Founder and CEO of Mana Games, joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to discuss web3 gaming, esports, and building a transformational multi-chain gaming platform. 

We cover: 

How Mana Games is accelerating web3 mass adoption through a multi-chain gaming portal and esports tournaments.
The importance of building a frictionless entry point for web2 gamers transitioning into web3 gaming. 
What goes into building a global community and central hub for gamers. 
The future of web3 gaming, the metaverse, VR, and digital ownership through the lens of entertainment. 

Episode Links: 
Mana Games: https://www.managames.io 
Joe Tran on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/managames_gg 
Mana Games linktree: https://linktr.ee/managames 

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Paul Barron, award-winning journalist, CEO, and Executive Producer of the Paul Barron Network joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to unpack the web3 media landscape, institutional interest in crypto, signs toward mass adoption, regulatory issues, and the importance of cybersecurity in the space.

We cover:

  • Parallels between web3 and the dot-com era, having covered emerging technologies before.
  • A firsthand look at the expanding web3 media landscape from an industry veteran.
  • Paul’s insights into blockchain/web3 institutional interest.
  • Growing signs of mass adoption and a broader public understanding of crypto.
  • Important regulatory and cybersecurity considerations as the space matures.

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In this episode, Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky unpack the rapid acceleration of web3 adoption, highlighting how the world's largest companies are entering the space in a big way.

We cover: 
Speculation surrounding Disney's blockchain, NFT, and Metaverse pursuits. 
News of Apple allowing NFT sales on its app store. 
Meta's move to open NFT sharing on Instagram and Facebook. 
Our visit to Solana Spaces in New York City and a glimpse into the future of web3-enabled shopping in the real world. 
The many ambitious Polygon-powered projects underway, including Starbucks Odyssey. 
Christie's fully on-chain NFT marketplace 

More about Arc: 
http://www.arctai.com 
Join us on Discord: 
https://discord.com/invite/8FtAuTBwnE 

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Popup Co-Founder Matteo Grassi joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to discuss building impactful customer journeys, the changing e-commerce landscape, and his firsthand insights into the war in Ukraine.

We cover:

The future of e-commerce, the customer journey, digital storefronts of tomorrow
How Popup is making it easier for anyone to build powerful online stores
The essence of decentralization and what it means
The war in Ukraine and Matteo's powerful firsthand experiences/observations

Learn more about Popup & Matteo:

https://popup.store
https://linktr.ee/matteowastaken

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Arc / WEB3 UNPACKED producer Jared Nicastro joins the show to discuss the significance of the Ethereum Merge (The Merge), RTFKT Clone X, the blurring lines between physical and digital assets, and Starbucks Odyssey as the company enters web3, NFTs, and the Metaverse.

We'll cover:

Ethereum's environmental and economic impact of having switched from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake (The Merge).

RTFKT Clone X, the fusion of physical-digital worlds, the future of NFTs, augmented reality, and brand exclusivity.

Starbucks Odyssey, and the potential for bringing web3/blockchain mass adoption to millions of Starbucks Rewards loyalty program members.

Arc: http://www.arctai.com
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8FtAuTBwnE

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David Garrity, President and CFO at FYEO joins Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to unpack the importance of web3 cybersecurity, detailing how organizations and individuals can shield themselves from cyber attacks with blockchain security audits, threat monitoring, and decentralized identity management.

We'll cover:
Quantum computing and the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats.
How organizations and individuals can utilize blockchain for security and identification.
The vitality of cybersecurity for the development of the web3 space and inclusion of institutional interest.
Blockchain regulatory and protection issues.
How cybersecurity is a fundamental human right.

Episode links:
FYEO: https://www.gofyeo.com
FYEO Blog: https://www.gofyeo.com/blog
FYEO on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gofyeo/
FYEO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/goFYEO

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Emily Landon, founder of TheCryptoRecruiters.io join Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to discuss the exploding crypto, blockchain, web3 job market, the importance of networking and establishing human connections, how candidates can maximize their chances of success, and how hiring managers can discover and retain top talent.

Find Emily Landon at:
http://www.thecryptorecruiters.io
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecryptorecruiter/

We'll cover:
The importance of networking in the crypto, web3, blockchain space.
How job seekers can maximize their chances of success.
Advice for hiring managers looking to build productive, collaborative teams.
Fascinating hiring trends and observations in the crypto space.
How blockchain, anonymity, crypto, Discord, and a connected global workforce are changing the way we think about staffing and career paths.

Medium Companion Piece:
https://tinyurl.com/7hfnywz5

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Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky answer common questions surrounding blockchain, DAOs, NFTs, the metaverse, cryptocurrency, crypto wallets, and more, referencing and expanding upon a useful web3 glossary piece written by Variety's Todd Spangler.

We'll cover:
The definitions of key web3 terminology for beginners.

How various web3 technologies are being utilized today.
The future implications of blockchain technology.
How blockchain, DAOs, crypto wallets, NFTs, virtual reality, and the metaverse are connected.
Ways brands can begin thinking about implementing web3 into their marketing and business strategies.

Talk Web3 to Me: A Glossary of Terms:
https://tinyurl.com/2hu4r223

Medium Companion Piece:
https://tinyurl.com/2v3sc462

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Brendan Cooper and Cody Marx Bailey join Rich Pasqua and Matt Sky to discuss the development of the Andromeda Protocol, the first on-chain operating system that provides users with a codeless, drag-and-drop smart contract creation experience, utilizing the power of multiple protocols across the Cosmos.

We’ll Discuss: 

How Andromeda is a game-changer for web3 adoption and smart contract creation.

How Andromeda Digital Objects (ADOs) make blockchain development as easy as drag-and-drop. 

The powerful technology behind Andromeda and why it’s unique. 
The intricacies, challenges, and thrills behind blockchain development. 

Brendan Cooper and Cody Marx Bailey’s extensive industry backgrounds, including Cody’s role in the co-development of the ERC-721 standard that defines NFTs today and Brendan’s groundbreaking NFT work at Panini.

Learn more about the Andromeda Protocol:
http://www.andromedaprotocol.io

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We'll discuss:
How marketers can engage audiences and build communities with web3 and blockchain.
The importance of remembering marketing fundamentals.
How to adapt to new platforms and emerging technologies.
Balancing the risks of "failing in public" vs. more cautious marketing approaches.
How to confidently proceed into the unknown.

David Berkowitz:
www.serialmarketer.net

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In this news roundup, Rich and Matt cover Vitalik Buterin’s comments regarding Meta, the immense venture capital pouring into web3 during this “crypto winter,” and the enormous implications of Ethereum 2.0, proof of stake, and “The Merge.”

We’ll discuss:
The changing dynamic between users and corporate entities in a decentralized web3 landscape.
Despite a “crypto winter,” the immense blockchain, web3 project development and investments underway.
How Ethereum moving from proof of work to proof of stake will fundamentally change the broader web3 ecosystem.

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Rich and Matt explore the world of NFTs, smart contracts, digital ownership, and how blockchain is revolutionizing marketing, membership programs, and just about every sector of life. 

We’ll discuss:
How NFTs can create deeper, more interactive, engaging customer connections.
Extraordinary NFT use cases well beyond the art world.
The convergence of loyalty programs, personal IDs, social media, security, digital ownership, and blockchain technology at a micro and macro level.

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Rich and Matt discuss the Solana Saga phone and what web3, blockchain-ready mobile devices mean for mass adoption of dapps, crypto, defi, NFTs, smart contracts, and development in the space.

We'll cover:
How the Solana Saga as a mainstream consumer-friendly device changes the web3 landscape.
How hardware advancements open new opportunities for blockchain developers.
How additional web3-enabled devices such as the Nothing Phone, HTC Desire 22 Pro with a metaverse/VR focus, and ethOS, a developing Ethereum-based mobile operating system, will usher in a new wave of blockchain development, design, and possibilities.