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Episodes
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
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
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
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
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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Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Check out our thoughts on the aftermath of the Digital Matter Theory framework release. Will and Iman spend time breaking down the initial reactions and why Non-Arbitrary Tokens (NATs) create a new vector of value creation that anyone can leverage for their token generation.
Topics
- First up, we go over the aftermath of the release of the Digital Matter Theory framework.
- Next, Iman and I express our deep passion for innovation in web3
- Then, How does Digital Matter Theory help foster a new angle of creativity within web3
- and Finally, Why permissionless experimentation should be embraced and leveraged by all participants.
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Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
In this episode of the TBR 1 hr Podcast, hosts Iman and Will delve into the world of cryptocurrency, specifically discussing niche digital tokens like pipe, BRC 20s, rune, STAMPS, Atomicals, tap, and of course Taproot Assets along with their interaction with emerging platforms such as Nostr. They discuss the unique principles of the DMT, as well as the speculation surrounding protocols such as Ethereum, Avalanche, and Solana.
The show's narrative explores the market dynamics of digital assets, their pattern recognition value, and the role of taproot assets in the Bitcoin core ecosystem. Discussing the BRC 20 space, the hosts also share predictions about the potential alignment of a specific standard to DMT principles.
Topics:
- First up, we take a look at the latest trending tokens in the bitcoin ecosystem.
- Next, We focus on what can lead people to a 10x entertainment opportunity.
- Then, Iman and I decipher the implications of Artifacts on other chains
- and Finally, we reset and take a look where the crypto cycle is in the wallstreet market psychology diagram.
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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this episode of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, hosts Iman and Will are joined by guest Danny Yang to delve into the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. They discuss recent developments in the Ordinals ecosystem, including the increasing fees and potential issues with Bitcoin. Danny shares his background in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ventures, highlighting his current company, Metagood. The conversation also touches on crypto art, the background in cryptography when getting into Bitcoin, early use cases, and the transition of crypto punks to on-chain art. The discussion further delves into the Ordinals protocol and its capabilities for securing digital assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. They touch on the importance of fees in supporting the security of Bitcoin and the push towards Layer 2 solutions. The conversation also goes into how On Chain Monkeys, Metagood’s flagship PFP project, plans to convert all of their Ethereum NFTs into Bitcoin Ordinals.
Topics:
- First up, Danny goes over his origin story on how he got into web3
- Next, Danny discusses recent developments in the Ordinals ecosystem, including the increasing fees and potential issues with Bitcoin
- Then, we ask what Metagood is up to
- and Finally, Danny reveals his feelings on the future of web3
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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Msquared is building critical technology to enable developers to build rich and robust metaverse experiences. Over the last several months they have showcased this tech in a variety of multiplayer demonstrations. This Halloween they created a maze experience where tens of thousands of players were competing to complete the challenge simultaneously, demonstrating the capabilities of their massive multiplayer technology. We participated and recorded our experience while discussing the applicability of this tech to the Bitmap ecosystem. Also, our review of the overall experience and thoughts on how it could be improved and reimagined to create an engaging experience for the non-gamer population of the world who seek to onboard onto the metaverse.
Topics:
- First up, Iman and I join Msquared’s Holloween event in the metaverse!
- Next, we go into what makes a sticky experience in a 3D internet.
- Then, after the Msquared event we review the overall experience and thoughts on how it could be improved
- and Finally, we talk about how Msquared’s tech will push forward the progress of the metaverse using the metaverse markup language.
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
In this episode of the TBR 1 hr Podcast, we dive into the world of crypto and art with special guest Bit God. Bit God shares his journey in the crypto space, from reselling sneakers to working at centralized and decentralized exchanges. We explore Bit God's transition to focusing on NFT marketplaces, including the discovery of Ordinals and the creation of a Twitter account for NFT collecting. We also discuss the exciting new release from Quadrillion called Perpetuals, a curated collection of established artists making their debut on Bitcoin. The artists' identities are revealed after the minting process to focus on the art itself. We explore the challenges of onboarding artists to Bitcoin, the importance of digital artifacts, and the potential of the metaverse for community building. The conversation delves into the complexities of token standards, the emergence of Pipe as a hybrid approach combining BRC 20 and Runes, and the need for consensus and direction in the community. We also touch on the potential use of pattern recognition in creating fungible or non-fungible tokens and the importance of developing proper infrastructure to support liquidity.
Topics:
- First up, BitGod shares his journey in the crypto space, from reselling sneakers to working at centralized and decentralized exchanges
- Next, we discuss the exciting new release from Quadrillion
- Then, what are the challenges of onboarding artists to Bitcoin, the importance of digital artifacts, and the potential of the metaverse for community building?
- and Finally, we ask Bit God about the future of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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