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Videos

 

Originally aired on June 19, 2023

Tiffany Snelling Davis, a social impact leader, Becky Morphis, the head of thought leadership at Fidelity Charitable, and Josh Kriger, CEO of Landmark Ventures, discuss the Art of Generosity NFT project at the Social Innovation Summit 2023. The project brought together 12 diverse artists to create their vision of the meaning of generosity, resulting in over 118,000 pieces minted, making it the largest known philanthropy-related mint.

How did the Art of Generosity NFT project come to be?

  • Fidelity Charitable’s mission to help people give in a simple, effective, and accessible way led them to explore the potential of web3 to galvanize conversations around giving.
  • The project’s objective was to bring more people to the table and explore the utility of web3 while creating a collection that celebrates generosity.

How did Nick Davis come to be part of the project?

  • Nick Davis was selected for inclusion in the project because of his commitment to positively sharing black voices.
  • The decision to include Nick’s work after his passing honors his legacy and was a commitment to keeping his art and memory alive.

What was the success of the project?

  • Over 118,000 pieces were minted, making it the largest known philanthropy-related mint.
  • $50,000 was distributed to community-selected charities in celebration of generosity.

What’s next for the project?

  • The focus is currently on wrapping up the project with grants to the selected organizations that represent Nick’s legacy and the project’s mission.
  • Future plans are still under consideration.

What were the surprises or insights from the collaboration?

  • Fidelity Charitable’s willingness to experiment and innovate in the web3 space was refreshing and noteworthy.
  • The project sparked a more significant movement in the NFT space and resonated with thousands of collectors.

What is the Social Innovation Summit?

The Social Innovation Summit represents a global annual convening of black swans and wayward thinkers. Those playing at the nexus of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business come together to investigate solutions and catalyze inspired partnerships disrupting the future.

Guests on this Episode:

Our own Josh Kriger sat down and chatted with; Tiffany Snelling Davis, a soulful impact leader and widow of the late Nick Davis, creator of the ‘Black is Beautiful’ collection. – https://houseoffirst.com/collections/…

Becky Morphis, Head of Thought Leadership at Fidelity Charitable – The nation’s largest donor-advised fund sponsor and the world’s largest grantmaker. Last year they donated over 11B dollars!

Zeev Klein, COO of Landmark Ventures and founder of the Social Innovation Summit!

 

 

Originally aired on June 20, 2023

Fastackl from Kanon.art, a pseudonym collective of institutional art design and crypto-native technology professionals, is at the forefront of facilitating the growth of Web3 art. They are dedicated to building enduring practices and protocols for the art of the next 100 years, working closely with artists in both the crypto-native and traditional spaces. Their platform focuses on aligning the incentives of artists and collectors, and they have garnered attention from the art community for their unique approach.

In this episode of the Edge of NFT, our Edge team sits down with Fastackl to explore how Kanon.art got started and their journey in the NFT space. Fastackl, along with Ox Animus, ventured into NFTs in December 2020 and decided to assemble a collection using Ox’s network to access top artists from the traditional art world. Despite interest from a major art institution, time constraints led them to take matters into their own hands, resulting in the launch of the k21 collection within just three weeks. Kanon.art operates as a “fight club” of curators, collaborating with artists to bring their visions to life.

Additionally, we delve into the fascinating Cai Guo-Qiang and EET Oracle Project. The EET Oracle Project is a hyper-personalized AI assistant capable of creating art on behalf of artists or supporting human creators using real-time speech and video intonations and other features. The Cai Guo-Qiang project, consisting of 12 physical artworks and NFTs, harnesses the power of the EET Oracle Project to achieve dynamic personalization.

Join us on this episode as we explore the immense potential of Web3 art and how canon.art, with its blend of art industry experts and Web3 technology, is revolutionizing the art community. We also uncover the groundbreaking metaverse trade show concept introduced by yWhales, a community-based firm reshaping the world of commerce.

 

Originally aired on June 19, 2023

Alan Valentin discusses the connection between his AI work and his upcoming web3 platform, Orbseer. He believes AI is a crucial technology for creating a sustainable and evenly distributed future. Valentin’s upcoming installation, NEOVEAUX, is inspired by his frequent dreams of a melty, psychedelic pillar landscape. It will transport visitors to a questioning reality and provide a new level of refined quality.

Who is Orbseer?

Originally from Mexico, Alan Valentin, AKA Orbseer, is a multidisciplinary artist who pushes technology to its highest potential and connects with the human spirit through his art. After studying film and sound scoring, he has worked in the holographic, 3D, and virtual reality spaces with 3D Live/Liminal Spaces for the biggest brands and artists in the world.

What was Orbseer’s last show?

Orbseer’s last show, Resillusion, showcased during Art Basel Miami, touched the hearts of more than 100,000 attendees who were fortunate to witness it firsthand. NEOVEAUX represents the evolution of this experience, diving deeper into the possibilities of multi-sensory experiences from the perspective of divinity itself.

How has Alan Valentin’s perspective on AI influenced his work in his upcoming installation, NEOVEAUX?

  • Valentin believes AI is a crucial technology for creating a sustainable and evenly distributed future.
  • He was inspired by his frequent dreams of a melty, psychedelic pillar landscape when designing NEOVEAUX.
  • NEOVEAUX combines Valentin’s philosophy with professional production and design, providing visitors with a refined and groundbreaking experience.
 

Originally aired on June 19, 2023

Fidelity Investments, a prominent investment firm managing assets worth $4.2 trillion, is reportedly planning to venture into the crypto market, marking a significant move by a traditional investor in the blockchain and cryptocurrency domain. This development, if realized, holds the potential to be one of the most noteworthy forays by a conventional investor into the crypto space.

In this episode, we delve into the latest updates on XRP Ripple, shedding light on recent developments surrounding this digital asset. Furthermore, we explore reports suggesting that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is actively working on a platform designed to facilitate cross-border transactions of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This initiative raises questions about the extent of control that individual countries may have over their monetary policies, as the IMF’s involvement could potentially diminish their autonomy.

Meanwhile, JPMorgan conducted a review in 2019, uncovering ties between Mr. E and former executive Jess Stanley. It was discovered that Mr. E had been providing regular advice to Stanley and accompanied him to meetings involving foreign officials. This review comes during increased scrutiny surrounding Mr. E and his connections to various financial institutions.

Join us in this episode to stay informed about these significant developments. We cover Fidelity Investments’ potential entry into the crypto market, provide updates on XRP Ripple, explore the IMF’s reported efforts in CBDC cross-border transactions, and examine JPMorgan’s review of its association with Mr. E.

IMF Working on CBDC Platform for Cross-Border Transactions

  • The IMF is reportedly developing a platform for CBDCs to enable cross-border transactions between countries.
  • This could mean less autonomy for individual countries when it comes to their monetary policies and raises concerns about the level of control held by the IMF.

JPMorgan Review Finds Ties to Mr E

  • JPMorgan has reviewed its ties to Mr E in 2019, finding that he had given advice to former executive Jess Stanley and attended meetings with foreign officials.
  • JPMorgan’s review comes amid increased scrutiny over Mr E and his connections to various financial institutions.

00:00 – Intro

02:00 – CBDC platform incoming

03:45 – Thoughts on banks coming into crypto

07:05 – The entire crypto market

07:25 – BTC daily, 12h, 4h & 45m

08:25 – Mastercard files more crypto trademarks

14:30 – Ripple CEO shares thoughts on SEC actions

22:50 – John Deatons shares more observations from Hinman docs

34:15 – ETH devs propose to raise validator limit

40:45 – Binance goes after Nigerian scammer entity

43:25 – Binance cancels registration for inactive business in UK

46:40 – Quant QNT participates in UK CBDC trials

48:20 – Trust Wallet #twt integrates Tron DAO TRON

48:40 – Happy Birthday to our new PARTNER Squid Grow Squidgrow

50:50 – Elon bans AI crypto chatbot account

52:00 – SBF charges dropped

 

Originally aired on June 18, 2023

Paul Hemming and Galen Oakes, the brilliant minds behind Future Factory, a groundbreaking lifestyle brand that evolved from an immersive record store in Oakland to what it is today, join us to discuss the journey and vision of their venture.

How did Future Factory come to be?

  • It started with an immersive record store in Oakland, which eventually led to the opening of the first nightclub, Temple, in San Francisco in 2007, featuring immersive art installations.
  • Future Factory expanded to Denver, creating a synergistic ecosystem that incorporated co-working, tech investment, and health and wellness components.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused a temporary shutdown, but government stimulus funds helped them relocate to Los Angeles, where they are now building an exciting new space.

What is Future Factory’s vision?

  • Future Factory envisions a lifetime membership space that effortlessly merges a nightclub, art gallery, marketplace, yoga studio, and more, providing an extraordinary immersive, and communal experience.
  • It’s rooted in three distinct cities – Oakland, San Francisco, and Denver, each echoing different facets of artistic convergence.
  • The concept is built upon years of immersive spatial design ideation, transformed into a vibrant, multi-dimensional, and experiential membership that lasts a lifetime.

How is Future Factory incorporating NFTs?

  • Recognizing the potential of NFTs to bring ownership to digital goods and unlock new revenue streams for creators, Future Factory is integrating NFTs into their platform and spaces.
  • This includes the creation of an NFT art gallery, which allows artists to showcase their work in innovative ways.

How does Galen Oakes’ NFT project fit into Future Factory’s vision?

  • Galen’s NFT project, which combines his unique style and AI expertise, is an embodiment of the creativity and innovation Future Factory seeks to foster.
  • His project, which includes an NFT of a spaceship image, showcases the endless possibilities that NFTs bring to artistic expression.

What is Outer Edge LA and how does it relate to Future Factory?

  • Outer Edge LA is an event that partnered with Future Factory and took place within Future Factory’s space.
  • The event features discussions and performances related to the Web3 ecosystem, resonating with Future Factory’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies and ideas.

In this episode, we also hear from Nate Minsberg of BNV, who shares the captivating work of bringing fashion to Web3 through NFT-backed ecosystems, pushing the boundaries of fashion to the outer edge and beyond.

Don’t miss out on this exhilarating conversation about how Future Factory is redefining the landscape of immersive music and art, and utilizing NFTs to unlock the future of utility.

 

Originally aired on June 16, 2023

Pillz is a physical fashion and tech startup that merges web3 with the real world, creating physical web3 wearables that showcase NFT collectibles in an innovative way. The company consists of a team of 40 people working 16 hours daily for months, resulting in one of the coolest new hardware devices to be released. The device is a small computer that can display NFTs, has integrated graphics computing, and is a gaming platform like a console with games within it. It has everything that a usual smartphone or top smartwatches have excluded specific features for web3.

Genesis of Pillz and features

  • Pillz is a device that started as a jewelry project with some electronics that aimed to showcase and display NFTs as very expensive digital assets that people couldn’t show off.
  • The company wants to be known as a brand creating devices for digital identity that will become a hardware basement for software, offering tangible, funny, and relatable devices that expand the industry and make web3 go mainstream.
  • The device is a cultural piece of physical identity that matches the digital identity, creating a tangible immersive experience with NFT collectibles and games, enhancing the interaction with digital collectibles.

Features of the device

  • Has a battery life of four to five days, uses four nanometer technology process for chipset, and comes with a charging station like an airport case that can last for one month of charging.
  • Has different protocols such as NFC, Bluetooth BLE, Wi-Fi, hermetic. It has a good display, temperature sensor, horoscope accelerometer, and GPS, among others.
  • Users can upload NFTs they own on the device, but if they don’t own it, the device will not allow the upload.
 

Originally aired on June 15, 2023

Lympo is a blockchain platform merging sports with NFTs, offering unique digital ownership-based experiences to fans through cutting-edge solutions. The platform is partnering with former UFC Strawweight champion Rose Najamunas to gamify the sports collector experience, allowing fans to collect and breed avatars of Rose to upgrade them and unlock unique rewards.

How did Lympo come up with the idea to gamify the sports collector experience?

  • Lympo started as a health and fitness app that monetized exercise and shifted to NFTs after the acquisition of On the Market Brands.
  • The platform creates NFT collections of globally recognized athletes and clubs, including a gamified collectible experience.

How did Lympo partner with Rose Namajunas?

  • Two years ago, Lympo launched a collection with Rose, one of the first athletes they signed.
  • The current partnership aims to bring Rose’s fans into the digital world, merging real-world experiences with unique gamified digital experiences.

How can Lympo help transform fan engagement in sports?

  • Lympo enables athletes to earn by creating content and monetizing their exposure through NFTs.
  • Fans can have unique gamified experiences of collecting their favorite athlete’s avatars and claiming prizes.

What is Lympo’s approach to designing a unique fighter for their collections?

  • Lympo uses mystery boxes of various sizes and stickers to create unique fighters.
  • As users acquire more stickers to create a fighter, they unlock different rewards, including a raffle for the main prize.

What else is on the roadmap for Lympo?

  • Lympo currently has over 50 onboarded athletes and is continuously expanding its profile.
  • The platform is focusing on providing unique digital experiences for the collectible sports market and plans to sign more athletes and offer more unique experiences.

 

 

Originally aired on June 14, 2023

Crypto firms in the US are looking to move outside the country due to the absence of regulatory guidelines. However, Congressman Warren Davidson is introducing the SEC Stabilization Act to restructure the SEC and fire Gary Gensler as the chairman. The act proposes six commissioners to make decisions, rather than a single person governing the SEC. Currently, the lack of clarity around crypto-assets and legality in the US is causing frustration among investors. Moreover, firms like a16z, who support crypto in the US, are now expanding to the UK.

Is Gary Gensler’s removal imminent, and how can the SEC stabilize the crypto market?

  • Congressman Warren Davidson is seeking the SEC Stabilization Act’s approval to restructure the SEC and fire Gary Gensler as the chairman.
  • The act proposes six commissioners to avoid one person’s unilateral decisions that have impacted the crypto industry.
  • The lack of clarity and regulatory guidelines around crypto-assets is causing anxiety among investors and leading firms to move out of the country.
  • Crypto investment firm a16z, which manages $35bn in assets, is opening a crypto start-up school in the UK due to regulatory clarity.
  • The SEC’s job is to safeguard consumers, yet Gensler’s decisions have done the opposite, hurting the industry and making investors lose money.
  • The DCTA is working towards good regulation that will help crypto firms thrive in a legal and ethical manner and support non-accredited investors.

 

 

Originally aired on June 12, 2023

This episode of the O Show covers various topics relevant to the crypto community, including the imminent unsealing of the Hinman emails and its potential impact on the Ripple vs. SEC case, cautioning against meme coins, and analyzing the current state of the crypto market.

Will the unsealing of the Hinman emails affect the Ripple vs. SEC case?

  • The emails may be used by Ripple in their defense against SEC allegations.
  • The speech given by former SEC director Bill Hinman expressed the viewpoint that Ethereum should not be classified as a security.
  • If Ripple successfully argues that XRP should not be classified as a security based on this speech, it could have positive implications for the project’s legal standing.

Cautioning against meme coins

  • Many meme coins are likely to rug and go to zero.
  • It’s important to take profit on disposable income invested in meme coins and avoid keeping significant holdings on mobile wallets or centralized exchanges.

Current state of the crypto market

  • Market is seeing hesitant movement with both positive and negative shifts.
  • MACD and Market Cipher indicators are bearish on Bitcoin.
  • Green dot on the 12-hour chart indicates a local bottom has been found, but the 4-hour chart shows potential for breaking support and moving to 25.3-25.4.

 

00:00 – Intro

01:40 – How my morning went

03:20 – Be very careful with #memecoins

03:37 – The entire crypto market

04:20 – BTC daily and 12h

05:55 – SEC vs Ripple case update

12:14 – University Of Canada partners with Ripple

16:00 – Court drops PoolTogether lawsuit

17:35 – MATIC, ADA, SOL push back against SEC claims

23:25 – Former SEC cyber chief slams SEC actions

27:50 – Mark Cuban on the SEC

34:40 – ALGO, FLOW hit all-time-lows

37:45 – BTC on exchanges leaving The U.S.

41:00 – Robinhood crypto trading volume falls

43:50 – Gary Gensler about to be fired?!

48:35 – a16z moves to the UK

49:35 – China to unban crypto?

50:10 – Coinbase invited to move to Hong Kong

53:15 – First ever tokenized security listed in Hong Kong

54:00 – US Senator pushes efforts for crypto regulations

55:10 – JP Morgan on crypto regulation

 

Originally aired on June 7, 2023

This episode covers the latest developments in the SEC’s lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.

As you may know, the SEC recently hit both exchanges hard, which is a serious issue for the industry, and we want to make sure you’re up to date on all the latest news.

Binance is being accused of commingling customer funds and has suddenly delisted certain tokens. This has raised concerns about the future of non-corporate capitalism in America and the predatory actions of the SEC.

Is Binance being unfairly targeted by the SEC?

  • Binance is accused of commingling customer funds and has delisted certain tokens.
  • The SEC’s actions are viewed as predatory and infringing on individual liberty.
  • The wealth gap in America is creating fewer opportunities for entrepreneurs.
  • Public servants funded by taxpayers’ money are refusing to provide clarification on what is permitted, leading to confusion amongst crypto businesses.
  • The SEC’s whistleblower program is providing significant rewards through taxpayers’ funds.
  • Binace is facing increased scrutiny and accusations, but it does not necessarily mean they are at fault.

00:00 – Intro & discussing the wealth gap

09:00 – CZ addresses fake news

11:00 – Top exchanges listed by trust score

12:45 – SEC seeks to freeze Binance.US assets

18:00 – The entire crypto market

18:10 – BTC daily & 6h

20:00 – Binance accused of commingling customer funds

29:05 – Binance to delist select trading pairs

32:10 – Court sides with Coinbase

36:50 – Coinbase CEO responds to lawsuit on CNBC

40:45 – Cathie Wood Arkinvest buys the $COIN dip

41:10 – Coin price analysis

41:30 – Robinhood prepares to delist tokens

43:25 – Total crypto market cap recovers despite FUD

45:00 – Janet Yellen expects more banking consolidation

52:55 – Full committee hearing scheduled to discuss regulation

53:25 – More crypto news stories