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Episodes
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Host Will and Iman discuss with guest Wizop from Bitmap.community the transformative applications of blockchain tech and the emergence of DMT tokens in the crypto landscape.
They explore the visual aspects crucial to appreciating blockchain's potential and the vision for an economy independent of physical location. Challenges in the bitcoin ecosystem and the innovative opportunities DMT tokens present are examined, alongside Wizop's plan to democratize access to bitmap data for Genesis parcel holders.
Wizop recounts his leap into the crypto world post-2020 and his drive to develop Bitmap's data tooling. The team's skill in making blockchain data usable shines, with an eye on expanding data services and APIs for developers.
The conversation touches on the value of decentralization, Bitcoin's role in Bitmap's ecosystem, and the struggle to communicate complex visions of the future economic landscape. Future plans for Bitmap.community include a marketplace and leveraging community talents, underlining the decentralized decision-making at its core.
Topics:
- First up, who is WizOp and how did they got into the web3 space
- Next, What is Bitmap.community?
- Then, exploring the visual aspects crucial to appreciating blockchain's potential and the vision for an economy independent of physical location
- and Finally, what does WizOp think of the future of Bitmap?
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Hosts Iman and Will delve into the profound interconnection of technology, economics, and physics. Episode 197, titled "Bridging Worlds: The Physics of the Economic Metaverse," explores the necessity of creating technology that is universally accessible, mirroring the concept of porting oneself into an alternate economic space. They trace the roots of economics back to resource discovery and industrial exploitation, critically analyzing digital systems' arbitrary value-extraction mechanisms.
A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to the impact of Bitcoin's consensus layer and the infinite energy required for its security. Iman and Will discuss the implications of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics for Bitcoin, shedding light on its incorruptible nature and the notion of digital scarcity. They also touch upon the idea of the metaverse as a digital reality that echoes physical value principles, offering economic opportunities regardless of geographical limitations.
The hosts contemplate how AI and blockchain can revolutionize value networks and challenge the norms of scarcity by fostering abundance through atomic rearrangement. Additionally, they consider the metaverse's potential as a testing ground for AI simulations in various sectors like the military and engineering and articulate the significance of non-arbitrary tokens in creating diverse utilities.
Iman and Will underscore the value provided by token holders in the crypto industry, discussing the potential effects of airdropping tokens to unite human efforts and the importance of a decentralized approach to AI on the blockchain. They tackle the provocative concept of randomness generating significant outcomes, equating this to blockchain technology's latent potential.
Topics:
- First up, dedicating to the impact of Bitcoin's consensus layer and the infinite energy required for its security.
- Next, discussing the implications of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics for Bitcoin, shedding light on its incorruptible nature
- Then, contemplate how AI and blockchain can revolutionize value networks and challenge the norms of scarcity by fostering abundance through atomic rearrangement
- and Finally, the value provided by token holders in the crypto industry, discussing the potential effects of airdropping tokens to unite human efforts
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
196. TBR - How to Establish NAT Protocol Governance | Avoiding Crypto Grifts
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Hosts Iman and Will in the 196th episode of TBR 1 hr Podcast delve into the dynamics of human behavior in scenarios of resource abundance versus scarcity, questioning if our competitive nature will shift from resource to attention and problem-solving in abundance.
The conversation then pivots to a critical assessment of the Meta protocol DMT NAT standard's deployment, emphasizing the need for robust governance in the crypto space and exploring a token allocation system to democratize technical development and decision-making.
The duo discusses the problematic nature of IDOs, drawing parallels with the ICOs of the past, while recognizing recurring patterns in crypto market trends. They emphasize the need for due diligence, especially in the face of market manipulations and anonymous project promoters.
Iman and Will also reflect on historical analogies like the Manhattan Project to discuss the balance between concentrated vs communal efforts in the advancement and governance of technology.
The episode concludes with a look at upcoming developments like Nat, DMT experimentation, Mscribe and Metazone updates, and discussions on the market reliability of cryptographic projects like Trac and Satoshi VM amidst funding mechanisms and market waves.
Topics:
- First up, analyzing the assessment of the Meta protocol DMT NAT standard's deployment, emphasizing the need for robust governance in the crypto space
- Next, exploring the token allocation system to democratize technical development and decision-making
- Then, looking over the problematic nature of IDOs, drawing parallels with the ICOs of the past, while recognizing recurring patterns in crypto market trends.
- and Finally, Iman and Will discuss the balance between concentrated vs communal efforts in the advancement and governance of technology.
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
195. TBR - Are NAT Block Runners the New Miners on Bitcoin?! Apple Vision Pro Talk
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Iman and Will, navigate a myriad of topics at the intersection of technology and finance. They kick off the conversation by revisiting their diverse interview content, ranging from metaverse musings to deep dives into digital matter theory and the stalwart bitcoin. As they reflect on the initially polarizing and now widely embraced non-arbitrary aspects of bitcoin, they unravel how such innovations often overcome early resistance to revolutionize industries.
The episode takes a timely turn as Will shares his eager anticipation for the upcoming headset release, contemplating the far-reaching implications of cutting-edge technology on both our health and social fabrics. The duo dives into the pervasive influence of AI, predicting how self-driving cars will augment our relationship with tech and hypothesize the deep cultural shifts accompanying AR and VR technologies.
Iman and Will broaden the scope to examine the digital economy, discussing the impact and challenges of introducing token generation tools and hashing out the nuances of non-arbitrary vs. arbitrary tokens in the marketplace. With the debut of Non-Arbitrary Tokens on the horizon, they dissect market reactions, index system updates, and the volatile trading sphere these tokens navigate.
They touch on the compelling philosophy behind bitmap, the most significant NFT project to date, and implications for the metaverse—an environment where branding is as crucial as the technology that underpins it. They convey the magnitude of change over the last century, urging an embrace of transformation and adaptability.
Delving into the role of financial institutions in the burgeoning metaverse, Iman and Will critique skepticism towards technological advances. They conclude by addressing job trends, the discovery of patterns in blockchain technology, and the enthralling prospect of "block running" and how that could potentially become as ubiquitous as mining in the cryptocurrency space.
Topics:
- First up, they reflect on the initially polarizing and now widely embraced non-arbitrary aspects of bitcoin.
- Next, Apple Vision Pro is on the horizon, Will explains why he’s excited about the launch.
- Then, a compelling philosophy conversation behind bitmap and the environment where branding is as crucial as the technology that underpins it
- and finally, critique skepticism towards technological advances and the discovery of patterns in blockchain technology.
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Join hosts Iman and Will on the TBR 1 hr Podcast as they welcome Chan, the Chief Technology Officer of Alex Lab, for an insightful discussion on the intersection of Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi). Key highlights of this episode include:
Discussion on the reliance and risks of off-chain indexing for DeFi applications and the role of Bitcoin Oracle in securing data integrity.
Alex Lab's groundbreaking approach as a DeFi platform for Bitcoin users, offering a seamless experience across its services by amalgamating bridges and AMM.
Insight into the game-changing Nakamoto release by the Stacks network, aiming to reduce block time significantly and improve the DeFi user experience on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Exploring the scalability challenges associated with processing off-chain data for BRC 20 tokens and the implementation of an "on demand data model" to enhance decentralization.
A nuanced debate on the trade-offs between security and convenience in the blockchain space, with observations on the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the risks and benefits of keeping assets on the more secure l1 layer.
Insights on the strategic development of business-focused DeFi solutions on Bitcoin, the advantages of its secure base, and the unexpected innovations like the BRC 20 token standard.
The episode wraps up with a forward-looking perspective on Bitcoin's continued influence and the strategic importance of early adoption in the blockchain sphere.
Topics:
- We had a chance to sit with Chat from AlexLabs and asked him about his background in the Web3 Space
- Next, we delved into AlexLabs and what makes them stand out in the crypto ecosystem.
- We then, got deep into Alex Labs tech we explored the groundbreaking Bitcoin Oracle and its role in ensuring the integrity of off-chain data through multiparty consensus.
- and lastly, finished off by asking about the future/vision of the company
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Iman and Will, alongside guests from BasedPad and LAMBDA, discuss the intricacies of cryptocurrency project launches and token integration. The guests introduce the Basebad platform that rewards token holders and is testing a new solution for token offerings, and is going to start with Lambda. The panel addresses the important balance in tokenomics for sustainable growth and considers the regulatory challenges for global participation without KYC.
Basedpad advocates for the use of launch pads in the crypto space due to their value during bull markets and the advantages of offering more tokens. Basedpad reveals upcoming expansions for the based token, the potential of liquid staking, and airdrops.
The conversation moves to the technical aspects, with discussions on smart contracts flexibility through platforms like LAMBDA, the issues around airdrop implementations, and gas fees. Will and Iman further explore the development potential in blockchain, the pros and cons of layer two solutions. The episode wraps up with insights into blockchain scalability, liquidity access, and the anticipation for the new features that LAMBDA and other protocols may introduce to the crypto ecosystem.
Topics:
- First up, we ask BasedPad and LAMBDA how they got started in the web3 space
- Next, we dive into the importance of balance in tokenomics for sustainable growth and consider the regulatory challenges for global participation without KYC.
- Then, Basedpad advocates for the use of launch pads in the crypto space
- and finally, wrapping up with insights into blockchain scalability, liquidity access, and the anticipation for the new features of LAMBDA
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
192. TBR - How DeFi Will Come to Bitcoin | Interview w/ Cryptachu of Ghosty Cash
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Topics:
- First up, who is Cryptachu and how did they get into the web3 space
- Next, the repercussions of Tornado Cash's shutdown
- Then, what is Ghosty Cash and how does it stand out in the web3 space
- and finally, what does Cryptachu think of the future of crypto
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
191. TBR - Block Runner 2023 Recap | Introducing BitmapOS
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Iman and Will on Episode 191 of TBR 1 hr Podcasts reflect on the year 2023 and the content pivot focusing on Ordinals and how it has led to an impressive track record of gem finding.
This episode is a tapestry of tech debates, reminiscences of mascot memes, and the duo's reliance on their instincts that nearly always steer them right. They shed light on emerging trends in the crypto space, such as Bitcoin ordinals and Bitmap's potential, while keeping an eye out for new developments in NFTs with Magic Eden's entrance.
Now that Bitmap is proven to be the most valuable web3 metaverse opportunity, how will development begin to deliver true fundamental value? Bitmap Operating System is an attempt at enabling a feature rich option for Bitmap owners to plug into.
Topics:
- First up, discuss Bitcoin's historic blockout, SEC's impact on the market, and smart contracts' potential
- Next, explore the metaverse's uncertain future, the value of Bitcoin cats, and tech discussions about the Bitmap ecosystem
- Then, we reflect on The Block Runner and see how our predictions made out
- and finally, a look back on how Bitmap changed this year 2023
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
190. TBR - Censorship on Bitcoin, Will Ordinals Survive!
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Topics:
- First up, discussing an unreported vulnerability in cryptocurrency and the potential for a bitcoin fork driven by cultural influence and miners' choice
- Next, teasing our work with Nat and DMT and preparations in the Bitmap Arena
- Then, We’re excited to talk about the ongoing developments in data indexing on Bitcoin's blockchain
- and Finally, we will delve into the pending Jubilee update for ordinal clients that's set to end the beta phase.
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
189. TBR - Tesla Cybertruck Launch Reaction | DMT Love and Hate Reflection
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Join Iman and Will on this TBR 1 hr Podcast as they zoom in on the iconic Tesla Cybertruck. Dive deep into a conversation that covers everything from Cybertruck's showcase to its bold design and revolutionary features like the steel alloy body, bulletproof, and remarkable performance – including a race where it beats a Porsche 911!
It's not all about the Cybertruck; the hosts also navigate the dynamic Ordinal community's trials, from the strife stirred up by egos and financial motives to the scaling issues flagged by Trac developer Benny. They reflect on the fascinating social experiment that is the market's response and theorize about the future of cryptocurrency and its applications.
Topics:
- First up, Iman and I reacted to the new CyberTruck update from Tesla
- Next, navigating the dynamics of the Ordinals ecosystem during the upcoming bull run.
- Then, what does the scaling issues flagged by Trac’s developer Benny mean in the web3 space?
- and Finally, we reflect on the social experiment of programmable money and predict the future of cryptocurrency and its applications.
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