Hold on for Dear Life - The Holder Podcast: Recent Episodes
Drew Beechler, Joel Moser, Skyler Braun
Welcome to Hold on for Dear Life, the official podcast of Holder, a web3 CRM and marketing automation platform. Join hosts Drew, Skyler, and Joel as they provide their unique perspective on the latest news and trends in the world of crypto, web3, and NFTs. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the space, HODL is your go-to source for informed analysis and educational insights on all things blockchain and digital assets. Tune in each week for engaging discussions, expert interviews, and more on HODL.
In this episode:
- OpenSea is sunsetting the Operator Filter which is changing creators' fees and royalties. (link)
- The court sided with Grayscale in the lawsuit against the SEC which had denied the Grayscale’s application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust to an ETF.
- The court dismissed a lawsuit against Uniswap, claiming that Uniswap was responsible for the scam tokens that were on the protocol.
- Hayden's Twitter Thread
- A deep dive into the new web3 social platform, Friend.tech.
- Friend.tech Part 1 from TPan
- Friend.tech Part II from TPan
Want to connect with the Holder team or Thomas Pan?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- TPan on LinkedIn
- TPan's Substack
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
In this episode:
- VaynerSports is launching VaynerSports Points.
- Y00tes bridged from the Polygon blockchain to the Ethereum blockchain.
- PayPal launched its stablecoin.
- Base is a new L2 blockchain built by Coinbase.
- NFT art galleries are growing in popularity.
Want to connect with the Holder team?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- Joel on LinkedIn
- Ariana on LinkedIn
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
In this episode:
- Web3 brands can communicate with holders with Holder Wallet Messaging.
- The importance of Holder Web3 Automation.
- News on ERC-6551 and ERC-721 smart contracts.
- The Ripple Ruling is a partial win for the web3 ecosystem.
- Freeport fractionalized art projects.
- Since the podcast was recorded, Freeport shut down due to the company being unable to sell out of the initial collection of offerings. You can learn more about their next steps at https://freeport.app/.
Want to connect with the Holder team?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- Joel on LinkedIn
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
In this episode:
- Blur launches "Blend", a way for NFT traders to purchase NFTs on a loan
- What the Holder team think of NFT lending as a whole
- Goblintown's Big Inc launch, an NFT mint for only the worst traders and unluckiest in web3.
- Adidas and Pharrell Williams have partnered with Doodles 2 to launch "Pharrell packs"
- What we think of Balaji losing his 1m (1.5m) bitcoin bet.
Want to connect with the Holder team?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- Skyler on LinkedIn
- Joel on LinkedIn
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
In the headlines
- Drew introduces Jeff and Chris from the JUMP community
- Jeff announces the launch of SkyNews
- Why is Consensus the best conference in the industry?
Want to connect with the Holder team?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- Skyler on LinkedIn
- Joel on LinkedIn
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
To learn more about Jeff, Chris, and JUMP:
- Jeff Kauffman on LinkedIn
- Chris Martin on LinkedIn
- JUMP Community
For a written deep-dive on Consensus, check out the articles written below by fellow JUMP members!
- TPAN
- Chris Sotraidis
In this episode:
- NFT NYC recap, our thoughts on the event
- Trends we're seeing in web3 from a brand perspective
- SEC Chair vs Congress discussion
- Starbucks Odyssey announced the awards for the beta program, our thoughts on what they've built so far
Want to connect with the Holder team?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- Skyler on LinkedIn
- Joel on LinkedIn
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
Mint a commemorative NFT here:
- https://www.holder.xyz/podcast
In the headlines
- Stef and Lauren share their web3 journey and how the Allowlist Podcast was born
- Arbitrum airdrop has happened, quick recap and thoughts on airdrops as a marketing strategy
- What does mainstream adoption look like in Web3?
- Gaming and metaverse leading the way for the adoption of brands
- Gucci's announcement of a partnership with Yuga Labs
Want to connect with the Holder team?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- Skyler on LinkedIn
- Joel on LinkedIn
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
To learn more about Stef and Lauren:
- Stef Caldwell on LinkedIn
- Lauren Tierney on LinkedIn
- Allowlist Website
In the headlines
- Tara shares her SXSW and NFT Paris recap and trends in the web3 industry
- LinksDAO has officially bought a 100-year-old golf course
- Doodle's Founder in hot water — are they an NFT project?
- Amazon is launching an NFT marketplace, but the details remain mysterious
Want to connect with the Holder team?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- Skyler on LinkedIn
- Joel on LinkedIn
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
To learn more about Tara Fung and Co:Create:
- Tara on LinkedIn
- Co:Create Website
In this episode:
- The blur airdrop and OpenSea making the decision to drop fees to 0% for a limited time
- Digi Daigaku's SuperBowl ad, was it a success for web3?
- Dapper Labs NBA Top Shot vs. the SEC continues to unfold
- What is Coinbase's new layer 2 blockchain, Base, and why it's important.
Want to connect with the Holder team?
- Drew on LinkedIn
- Skyler on LinkedIn
- Joel on LinkedIn
To learn more about Holder, check out our Website:
- https://www.holder.xyz
In this special episode, Holder tackles:
- The latest on Jack Butcher's VV Check's and Opepen NFT success
- The launch of Doodles 2 and acquisition of a major animation studio, Golden Wolf
- Bitcoin NFTs. What's an Ordinal? How can an NFT be on Bitcoin? What will come next?
- Brands are continuing to move into web3. What does it take to be successful?
Want to connect with Chris? Find him here:
- https://spatialawareness.substack.com/
- https://www.immutablelabs.io/
- https://twitter.com/kahris_eth
Catch up with Holder here:
- https://www.holder.xyz
In this episode, we'll be diving into
- Checks - VV edition and their significance
- The birth of a new meta - open editions
- What it means to be on-chain vs off-chain
- The Kevin Rose hack
- Opinions on custodial wallets — and why they'll be necessary for the future of web 3
Tune in to catch up on the latest and more at Holder!
In this episode, we'll dive into the Holder Messaging launch — a feature set in Holder that gives creators, community managers, and marketers the tooling necessary to message wallets in web3.
In the headlines
- Crypto prices roaring, and the latest inflation news.
- The recent bankruptcy filing by DCG/Genesis and the implications for the crypto community.
- 2023 predictions for crypto and Web3.
- BAYC trial of Jimmy the Monkey, the recent game launch of Doo Key Dash & Sewer Pass
- Porsche's latest mint.
Tune in to catch up on the latest and more at Holder!
Join Drew, Skyler, and Joel as they unpack big brand activations — including the Starbucks Odyssey beta drop, Nike's .swoosh, Mercedes-Benz, Mastercard's launch, and some sneak peeks of future L2 and Polygon activations. Plus, a look at Delabs DeGods and y00ts moving to ETH and Polygon, respectively. An analysis of the Dapp Radar Industry Report 2022, and a wrapping up with some degen talk on a fun web3 game called Fins Beach Bar.
Join Drew, Skyler, and Joel as they unpack the latest developments in web3. They'll start by sharing updates on FTX, where well over 8 billion dollars has gone missing. They'll also discuss the highly anticipated launch of the new Ledger Stax, designed by the same genius behind the iPod. Also, delving into the exciting new Starbucks NFT loyalty program, which is the first loyalty program of its kind. Don't miss this exciting episode packed with updates and insights on the ever-evolving world of web3.
In this inaugural episode of Holdercast, Drew, Skyler, and Joel discuss the recent controversy surrounding Metamask and Consensys capturing IP addresses from their wallet users. They'll delve into anonymity in the web3 space and share their thoughts on the doxxing of the Degods founder. Plus, they'll offer their predictions for what's in store for the web3 world in 2023. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on privacy, anonymity, and the future of web3.