Going Long Duo: Recent Episodes
Sami and Will
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The NFT space is changing faster than we think, with new opportunities being created daily!
In Today’s episode, Sami and Will discuss the direction NFTs will likely take in 2023 and what investors should look out for.
The two cover how utilities have become the centre of investors' purchasing decisions.
The discussion eventually goes on to how important this year is. We are seeing a new wave of investors and creators, ultimately leading to new utilities, advanced technologies and more significant connections between the physical and digital world.
Take advantage of the drop in the crypto market but learning, planning and being familiar with every part of Web 3.0.
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For the first episode in 2023, Sami and Will break down the potential for the NFT and crypto market this year. They start by recapping how 2022 ended and how that has transferred over to this year.
The two explore their opinions on what's to come and how to prepare for it. They agree on the potential idea that this year may stagnate entirely with no major bullish/bearish runs in the crypto market and no significant moves in the NFT space.
In saying that, they mention how the big names in the NFT space continue their progression, looking to get deeper into the technologies and make NFT's a common household name.
"There are benefits and blessings in every situation". They break down the crash's benefits, stating that a new wave of creators and investors will enter the market this year.
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After the massive spikes and downfalls seen in the crypto space in a previous couple of years, everyone is trying to figure out how to pick investments with the highest potential to capitalize on the next upward trend.
Sami and Will go deep into this topic, providing their top 10 cryptocurrencies that show the most potential in the next 3-5 years.
They go through their order from the highest potential with the higher risk-to-reward ratio to their last pick.
The two cover the market cap of each cryptocurrency and their growth from 2016-2022, indicating how past performance can influence future direction.
They cover the utilities of each cryptocurrency and explain why this is so important when picking an investment.
Towards the end of the video, Sami and Will explain the different ways to invest in the crypto market and the importance of this when deciding what to invest in and when to invest.
Note: We are not financial advisors
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After the massive spikes and downfalls seen in the crypto space in a previous couple of years, everyone is trying to figure out how to pick investments with the highest potential to capitalize on the next upward trend.
Sami and Will go deep into this topic, providing their top 10 cryptocurrencies that show the most potential in the next 3-5 years.
They go through their order from the highest potential with the higher risk-to-reward ratio to their last pick.
The two cover the market cap of each cryptocurrency and their growth from 2016-2022, indicating how past performance can influence future direction.
They cover the utilities of each cryptocurrency and explain why this is so important when picking an investment.
Towards the end of the video, Sami and Will explain the different ways to invest in the crypto market and the importance of this when deciding what to invest in and when to invest.
Note: We are not financial advisors
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“It’s dangerous to only research the advantages of an investment without understanding the possible disadvantages and weighing up the risk to reward.”
In this episode of the Going Long Duo Podcast, Sami and Will dive into the major advantages and disadvantages of investing in the crypto market.
They mention that the potential to make quick money in the highly volatile market is what people want but dismiss what they need to know. This is because the market is controlled by people (whales), so anything can happen at any time, along with more examples that the two covers in this episode.
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NFT has already become a mainstream phenomenon. Sami and Will look at the platform used to sell, buy and trade NFTs.
In contrast to platforms such as Spotify and Netflix, which provide unlimited digital content for a subscription fee, NFT platforms are built around the idea that, just like physical content, digital content can be scarce and can be meaningfully owned and traded.
Sami and Will discuss how these platforms leverage blockchain technology to verify the provenance of digital content, similar to how a traditional auction house might ascertain that a given work of art is, in fact, the original and not a replica, and some platforms even offer the ability to “burn” items, further reinforcing the concept of scarcity for these digital products.
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How and why did the FTX crash affect the crypto market?
This week, Sami and Will recorded a podcast updating everyone on the FTX crash, going over what FTX is, what exactly happened on the 8th of November and how it affected the crypto market.
FTX was a centralized cryptocurrency exchange specializing in derivatives and leveraged products, handling over $1 billion in daily transactions.
After significant news releases stating that FTX is facing liquidity problems, the crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy.
The two go over how this impacted the crypto market and what it means for the future of crypto.
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NFT games: What are they, and what are their benefits?
Sami and Will dive into this topic as it has become one of the most talked about spaces in the NFT community.
NFT games have come to stay with their technologies and benefits for consumers and creators, growing daily.
They cover what an NFT game is, how someone can benefit from playing an NFT game, and where it is likely to project in the coming years.
The two also dive into the topic of how someone can make money from NFT games and how you can lose money and time playing the wrong games!
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Many people have heard about decentralised applications (Dapps) yet don’t completely understand them.
Sami and Will cover this topic for you, going over what a Dapp is and how far along they are with the progression of this new Web3.0 technology.
The two discuss the significant difference between regular applications and Dapps and why they can become something that major high-status companies will look to use for their businesses.
Sami and Will take you deeper through the recession and how it’s impacting the Crypto and NFT space.
Cryptocurrencies are no haven and have no data to back up whether or not they are strong enough to withstand the recession that the U.S is going through now.
Sami and Will mention that we won’t truly know if it’s safe to invest in Crypto during a financially difficult time until we get to the other side of this recession.
They talk about the federal fund rates and indices that have been directly impacting the prices of the Crypto market and how we can use this information to understand when there is a chance that we can see a recovery.
It will get worse before it gets better. The two cover why this is the case and how you can grab the opportunity when the time comes.
In today’s episode, Sami and Will cover the United States recession. They discuss everything from how and why it began to what it means and how it is impacting the economy now.
Recessions are events where you can either lose a lot of money or gain an extra zero in your bank account. Understanding why a recession happens and how it affects the economy, and the market will set you up to make intelligent decisions and investments during this time.
They touch on the US recession's impacts on the crypto and NFT space but will continue to go more in-depth on that topic next week.
Today’s episode is a follow-up to last week’s episode, where Sami and Will go deeper into Web3.0, discussing its advantages and disadvantages.
They discuss how it will impact everyone daily and how its technologies are already being implemented into our way of life.
It’s important to understand where technology is going and how to best prepare themselves for all the new upgrades and advances.
Let’s look at where the future of the internet is going, and join us in the discussion on Web3.0.
Sami and Will take you through the journey of where it all started with the internet being introduced in 1990, the introduction of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc., with Web2.0 and now with Web3.0 in the works.
They discuss the changes that have occurred throughout all stages and how Web3.0 technologies will impact the current society we live in today.
Join us in the introduction of Web3.0 and follow up with next week’s podcast for a more in-depth conversation.
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There’s a dark side to every business out there; for the NFT world, it’s all about the scammers.
There are many ways to get scammed in the world of NFTs, ways that have been around for time and ways that have been created along with all the new web 3.0 technologies.
As someone who has been scammed in the early stages of her journey, Sami explains how she was part of a Rug-Pull scam. Sami and Will discuss the importance of knowing how someone can be scammed and educating the community on how to avoid this from happening.
As mentioned in earlier podcasts, researching who the seller is, who the artist is, and what the future looks like for their NFT is the most essential part of an investor.
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It’s one thing knowing how to create, it’s another knowing how to market. In today’s episode on the GLD podcast, Sami and Will take you through all the marketing options that need to be considered when advertising your NFT.
When a business is run 100% digitally, it is essential to know how and where to market to get the best results.
The two cover all the different ways they have marketed their business and other ways they plan to sell their collection.
They go through the strengths of each marketing technique, along with what to look out for and what to keep in mind when using these strategies.
Marketing is all about generating value, having a solid presence on different marketing platforms, and expressing your idea most clearly and entertainingly possible.
GLD has discussed Solana vs Eth, so they thought it was about time they added Polygon to the mix.
Polygon is a side chain to Ethereum to take the load off Eth. It impacted the NFT space as it was cheaper and faster than the main blockchain Eth.
The two go over the features and the pros and cons of both Polygon and Ethereum.
Sami and Will give their opinion of the blockchain and mention how it’s best used for people first getting into the NFT space.
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Sami and Will talk about what it takes to create an NFT, whether that be a 1 of 1 or a collection.
They take you through a step-by-step list of everything they went through and what you need to remember when creating an NFT.
Sami talks about the difference between digital and physical art and how that needs to be thought of and included in the process when deciding on creating an NFT.
The decision of what blockchain to use, what platform to sell on etc. Is all dependent on what you want out of selling your NFT.
The previous podcast explains the difference in blockchain and which ones to use when and which platform to use if you are selling a collection vs a 1 of 1; however, they also touch upon this information again in this episode.
Many years ago, the thought of a GIF or JPEG being considered an art collectible was unimaginable. Today they are known as NFTs, aka crypto investment assets, with a market that surpassed 49 billion dollars in 2021.
In this episode, Sami and Will talk about where they think the world of NFTs will be heading.
They’ve put together four possible scenarios that may or may not happen. Tune in to find out what they are!
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“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
In this episode, Sami and Will discuss their journey and what kept them motivated and disciplined to see their business idea through.
Sami starts by talking about how she went from designing a pair of Bored Ape Air Force sneakers to being the creator of an NFT project she and Will created.
Will mentions that “if you don’t give your ideas a try, how will you ever know if it’s going to be successful or not?”
They talk about the difference between having an idea and executing one. Both touch on the thought process of having faith and hope in yourself but also making sure you are doing everything you possibly can to push it in the right direction.
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In today’s episode, GLD covers all purchases they made from their first NFT that was rugged into successfully buying and selling NFTs to make healthy profits.
Sami covers her thought process for each purchase and what type of research she conducted throughout each one.
You must be comfortable with and ready to go through some failed investments to understand what a suitable investment looks like and what you need to avoid.
Sami and Will were both beginners when getting into this space and had little to no guidance when making their purchases.
However, this has put us in the position to help and guide you all to shorten this process and make you make successful investments.
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When looking to make an investment, this is one of the most essential aspects of the entire NFT space.
The roadmap is an entire outlook of the NFT project and where it is going in the coming weeks/months/years.
Without knowing what to look for in a roadmap, you are pretty much going into the purchase blind, unless you are buying purely for the artwork.
Will and Sami cover what they believe is necessary for a successful project.
Use this process of analysing a roadmap to determine if the rewards are more significant than the risk on the investment.
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In this episode, Sami and Will cover everything you need to know about buying an NFT.
Sami talks about her knowledge of the process with the first-ever NFT she purchased.
The process of buying an NFT is a lot more complex than just finding art that looks good to you and pressing the buy button.
They have created a checklist for all listeners to follow to ensure they have everything they need set up before purchasing.
The upcoming podcast will cover what to look for when investing in the NFT, but they introduce some of those topics in this episode giving everyone a little insight into the research involved.
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Welcome/welcome back to the GLD podcast where your hosts Sami and Will, will be covering the topic of Eth vs Sol.
They cover what you need to know about Ethereum and why it’s used so heavily in the NFT space.
Will mentions how Eth is the original transaction used in the NFT space so people have more comfort in trading with a cryptocurrency that they know and trust.
Sami explains the ins and outs of the actual Ethereum blockchain helping you understand what it actually is and how it has come to be what it is.
They both discuss why Solana has become so exposed in the NFT space with its minimal gas fees and faster transactions.
The two then go over the pros and cons of both Eth and Solana and then give their opinion on what they look for when buying into a project.
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This week, Will and Sami will be exploring further into the blockchain and having a look at smart contracts.
They investigate how smart contracts are one of the most powerful features of blockchain technology, linking back to last week's episode.
Smart contracts are digital contracts where the terms of the agreement between users are set in code. Listen to discover more!
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This week, Sami and Will dive a little deeper into what makes up an NFT.
They introduce what the Blockchain is and how its technology has taken out the middleman in all transactions.
” People who were among the first to see the potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology recognized a fundamental fault in the way people thought about transactions, trust and social institutions.”
Sami and Will go over how the blockchain provides more security than other transaction platforms. They discuss how anyone can see any transaction that’s been made showing real verification and history of all purchases.
When an NFT is purchased, the transaction is added to the blockchain where anyone can trace the purchase price, selling price and how many times the item has been transferred to different owners.
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Welcome to the first GLD podcast with your hosts Sami and Will.
In this episode, your hosts Sami and Will discuss all things beginner NFT!
Sami and Will explain how this series is going to be based on the Metaverse and how we can all learn along the way.
Sami discusses how her artistic background helped her network her way to someone who had recently purchased Bored Ape NFTs. From designing these apes onto a pair of Nike air force highs to then brainstorming ideas with Will to build their own project up.
They explain how as time has gone on, NFTs have become less about the art and more and more about what it can become in the future and the community it creates.
So, what is an NFT? Will explains how NFT stands for a non-fungible token, it’s a completely unique and one of a kind digital asset. Token stands for verification code, the transaction on blockchain – a topic that will be spoken about in a future episode so make sure to stay tuned in for that!
Sami provides us with an insight into the world of NFTs and how her first investment turned out to be a flop.. and how you can avoid the same happening to you.
Sami and Will talk about how NFTs have progressed from being just art pieces to being an array of digital assets. Sami and Will have created their own project with the aim of helping you learn how to buy and sell, not lose money and do the right research.
Don’t forget to leave a review and share this with a friend who could benefit from NFT investments!
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