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Premiered on Feb 3, 2023

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Jesse and Priscilla sit crooked and talk straight with musician @Moby about veganism and our collective cognitive dissonance for how much suffering we cause the creatures and planet we love.

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Adrian Grenier, speaking at the Bitcoin conference, explains that the mainstream sentiment about Bitcoin being a means to make money is not the whole story. He highlights the philosophy of decentralization, which empowers people to have more sovereignty in the world’s wealth. He acknowledges the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining but believes that as the technology improves, it will become more energy efficient. Grenier is excited about the potential for innovation and investing in new businesses that emerge from this technological and social renaissance.

Premiered Feb 1, 2023

Jesse and Priscilla talk with journalist Jamie Kalven, journalist and founder of The Invisible Institute, about his award-winning muckraking exposing police corruption in Chicago.

How police abuse in Chicago is not just the result of individual officers but rather a systemic issue rooted in racism and inequality.

• Police abuse in Chicago is a systemic issue that can’t be solved just by expelling individual bad actors from law enforcement.
• Society’s consignment of certain populations to inferior status creates space for official actors, including police, to abuse and prey on those populations.
• Journalists have a responsibility to uncover and report on police abuse, despite pushback from law enforcement.
• The use of body cameras has revealed the extent of police abuse in Chicago, but there is still a long way to go in terms of accountability and transparency.
• To address systemic issues, we must consider the root causes of inequality and racism in our society.
• Police unions often protect abusive officers, creating a culture of impunity that perpetuates abuse.
• Communities affected by police abuse must have a voice in the reform process in order to create meaningful change.

ABU DHABI, DUBAI – FEBRUARY 2: (INTERVIEW) Michael O’Connell discusses what Watchdog Capital does.  Michael O’Connell discusses various topics related to Bitcoin and decentralized finance. He talks about the potential for using Bitcoin more widely in the future, the multiplier effect of fiat on Bitcoin, and the primary business function of his company. O’Connell also shares his background, including growing up, attending college, and starting in finance. He discusses his work bringing fiat to decentralized finance and running a Bitcoin brokerage firm, as well as the importance of compliance and regulation in the industry, All at Satoshi Roundtable Dubai 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Dubai.

Arie Trouw, CEO of XY Labs, discusses the company’s self-sovereign data network, which functions as an oracle for blockchain. XY Labs has been in the data space since 2012 and started focusing on crypto in 2018. The company’s system incorporates thousands of blockchains linked together and connects to external blockchains like Polygon or Ethereum. Arie Trouw also reflects on the similarities between the dot-com boom and the current landscape of blockchain companies, predicting that the useful aspects of blockchain technology will prevail.

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Host Patrick Tsang interviews entrepreneurs who share their personal success stories and the processes they employ for innovation and leadership whilst maintaining ethical standards. In this episode, is an interview with Philip Lawrence

Tony Hawk is a professional skateboarder, philanthropist, and Bitcoin investor. He compares the trajectories of skateboarding, gaming, and Bitcoin, noting the rapid mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin within the last ten years. Tony’s skatepark project, formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation, focuses on creating public skateparks in underserved areas and has been accepting cryptocurrency for a couple of years. He believes that Bitcoin can contribute to financial equality, provide access to other countries, and allow for direct assistance to those in need without unnecessary filters or intermediaries.

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Originally aired on January 31, 2023

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on the rise, as the total crypto market cap reaches over a trillion dollars. Circle’s USDC stablecoin has reported that it has a dollar for dollar backing of its reserves. Amazon is rumored to be planning an NFT initiative in the near future.

Is Amazon Entering the NFT Space?

• Amazon has announced plans to enter the NFT space, beginning with blockchain gaming.
• This move has been anticipated for some time, as job postings have hinted at Amazon’s interest in web3 technology.

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Baron Davis is the founder of More Than US, a Web3 maker studio that represents designers, engineers, meta architects, and talent. More Than US creates IP as a collective while focusing on utility and community as one ecosystem. The company is involved in innovation, sports, lifestyle culture, media diversity, and other opportunities within the Web3 space. More Than US aims to build its own marketplace for selecting the right projects and people while supporting a diverse range of creators, including people of color and women. Davis is passionate about using technology, ecosystem, and utility to address real-world problems and empower creators to own their IP.

Anthony Scaramucci, the managing partner and founder of SkyBridge Capital, shares his interest in cryptocurrency and how it led to the creation of cryptocurrency funds within his diversified money management firm. After meeting with Treasury officials discussing the digitization of the US dollar, Scaramucci’s curiosity was piqued, leading him to explore blockchain technology further. SkyBridge then made significant investments in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Algorand, and the FTX token during the pandemic.

Jerry Fragiskatos serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Input Output, the technology provider and one of the founding members of the Cardano platform. Cardano is a scientifically peer-reviewed layer one blockchain built using cryptographic research, formal methods, and the functional programming language Haskell. Its main goal is to help bank the unbanked and provide financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets. Jerry’s role involves working with enterprises and governments to integrate blockchain technology into their systems, allowing for value-added services that address the needs of under-banked and under-serviced communities.

Originally aired on January 28, 2023

Bluelight is a business simulator game based on the cartoon series “Take My Muffin.” The game is set in San Francisco Bay Area and involves managing teams and completing various projects to earn revenue. Players can own or rent offices and lands and use NFTs as in-game currency.

How does Bluelight use NFTs as in-game currency?

• Almost all items in Bluelight are NFTs, including lands, offices, office items, and characters
• Players can earn in-game currency called Bucks or Kale, a crypto token available on Ethereum and BNB chain.
• The game is designed for players of all types, including free-to-play and hardcore crypto enthusiasts

What are the key features of Bluelight?

• Players manage teams with diverse skills to complete various projects
• The game involves trading cards with different stats representing skills and performance
• Players can own or rent offices and lands and earn revenue share from rented offices
• The game is based on the cartoon series “Take My Muffin” and designed to be humorous and fun
• The game is set in San Francisco Bay Area and incorporates landmark sites cryptified for the game

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Streamed live on Jan 27, 2023

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Originally aired on January 26, 2023

In this Bad Crypto Podcast episode, Dor Garbash from the Mina Foundation introduces Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) and explains why it is essential for building a web 3 future with privacy and scalability in mind. ZKPs can address scalability issues, make validation more succinct, and enhance privacy in data sharing.

• What are the benefits of Zero Knowledge Proof?
  • ZKPs address scalability issues by building scalability solutions using layers.
  • They provide succinctness by compressing and condensing blockchain validation to a smaller size.
  • ZKPs enhance privacy by enabling mathematical proofs of identity without revealing sensitive information or the context surrounding it.
• How is ZKP more secure than traditional blockchain methods?
  • Cryptographic primitives make ZKP mechanisms complicated but secure and similar to blockchain.
  • ZKP replaces the need for an Oracle or third party, making it even more secure.
• What are some potential use cases of ZKP?
  • Decentralized voting systems and loan applications without revealing personal details.
  • Identity verification without sharing social security numbers or other sensitive information.
• ZKP requires a shift in mindset towards data sharing and privacy protection on the blockchain.
• ZKP can enhance blockchain network efficiency and make it more accessible for everyday people.
• The Mina Foundation is advancing the use cases of ZKP through its developments in decentralized applications and network topologies.

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Crypto Wendy O is the founder of The O Show, the largest female-run crypto YouTube channel in the world. She started her YouTube channel to livestream her free crypto networking meetup events, which she began organizing after noticing the high cost of attending similar events. The O Show covers various topics in the crypto space, including news, trading, interviews, and reviews. Crypto Wendy O uses her platform to be a voice for the underdogs, valuing the importance of using it for good. She has grown her influence by networking, attending conferences, and sharing her opinions on crypto Twitter.

Originally aired on Jan 25, 2023

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Dr. Spiros Michalakis, CalTech quantum physicist and consultant for Hollywood blockbusters Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, and Bill & Ted 3. What would happen if scientists were considered as important to sci-fi filmmaking as the director, the writer, and the actors?

How Hollywood movies can promote scientific literacy and the importance of slowing down to have conversations and ask questions in understanding complex scientific concepts.

• Hollywood movies can be a valuable tool for promoting scientific literacy.
• Slowing down to have conversations and ask questions is important in understanding complex scientific concepts.
• Euphoria comes from learning and providing challenges that refine ideas and conversations.
• There is much hidden in the universe, which can be explored through scientific inquiry.
• The complexity of the universe can be found in an infinitesimally small point.
• Being the dumbest person in the room can be exciting when striving to learn and understand.
• The full structure and complexity of the universe can be found in even the smallest things, such as a grain of sand.

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Originally aired on January 24, 2023

National Lampoon, known for its iconic films and magazines, has launched an NFT project that will tap into the web 3.0 community. The project aims to build a comedy community where new creators can deliver fresh content to new fans. With NFT holders, the company hopes to carve out a new path for comedy and media born out of web 3.

National Lampoon Launches NFT Project for Comedy in Web 3.0

• National Lampoon aims to build a comedy community in web 3.0 by tapping into new creators and fans.
• The project will leverage NFT holders to create fresh content and carve out a new path for comedy and media.
• The company hopes to cut out middlemen such as distributors like Netflix and Amazon to drive the growth of comedy in web 3.0.
• National Lampoon’s NFT project will produce new animation, stand-up comedy, and other comedy-related shows.
• The project plans to launch a show called “Touching Grass”, which is set up similar to “Interview with the Hot Wings” and will be interactive for NFT holders to decide the next guests.
• The NFT project aims to carve out a niche for National Lampoon in web 3.0 with fresh content and engagement with NFT holders.

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Originally aired on Jan 25, 2023

Jesse and Priscilla discuss using machine learning to forecast conflict and social uprisings with Philip Schrodt, mathematician and senior research political scientist of the statistical consulting firm Parus Analytical Systems.  Philip explains the inherent complexity of political systems and the challenges of predicting significant events.

Can using machine learning help to predict political unrest and revolution?

• Philip Schrodt became interested in predicting significant events during his joint degree in mathematics and political science.
• The study of political systems is complex and requires input from various fields.
• Machine learning can help identify patterns and possible triggers for political unrest.
• Predicting significant events is challenging due to the dynamic nature of politics and the emergence of unexpected factors.
• The application of machine learning to predicting significant events is still in the early stages and requires further development.
• Policymakers can use machine learning techniques to better anticipate and prepare for potential crises.
• Machine learning can help inform decision-making and guide resource allocation to areas most at risk of political unrest.

Matt Cross is a member of the Blockchain Founders Fund, an early-stage venture fund that focuses on pre-seed to seed investments in blockchain-based startups. He shares his unconventional journey into the world of blockchain, starting as an enthusiast in 2017 and eventually pivoting into venture capital. Matt believes that blockchain technology has the potential to create better, more ethical institutions centered around community and modular growth, offering a solution to the problems faced by many traditional institutions.

Mico is the host of The MicoBits Show, a series of private blockchain conversations between insiders that are made public to help people easily access and understand the secretive knowledge of the blockchain industry. The show started during the COVID pandemic when in-person conferences disappeared. Mico aimed to recreate the conversational energy of those events by hosting them online, attracting an audience that appreciates gaining access to these insider conversations.

Mark Jeffrey is the General Partner of The Boolean Fund, a crypto web3 investor that focuses on early-stage projects with sub-10 million market caps. The fund invests in projects with explosive growth potential, including older coins or companies that may have been previously neglected but still have the potential for a resurgence. Mark compares these opportunities to the “John Travolta” of companies, as they may have the necessary components for a successful comeback.

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Originally aired on January 21, 2023

Omar Siddiqui, CEO of Joy Ride Games, talks about the importance of bringing web 3 gaming to mobile devices and his approach to onboarding users to play blockchain-powered mobile games. Joy Ride Games has developed casual gaming experiences like Solitaire Blitz and Tennis Champs, which have had over six million players engaging with on-chain activity. The company’s approach is to focus on building scalable, approachable games that allow users to play first and discover crypto features later, rather than overwhelming them with barriers at first glance.

Mobile Gaming is Crucial for Onboarding Users

• Joy Ride Games is a cutting-edge web 3 gaming studio that is integrating unique NFTs into the mobile gaming experience.
• Mobile gaming is the mainstream means by which people engage with entertainment experiences.
• Creating casual and easy-to-play games, such as Solitaire Blitz and Tennis Champs, is key in terms of onboarding users who are not necessarily interested in blockchain and crypto.
• Joy Ride Games’ scalable and approachable games expose users to blockchain features as a function of the overall game experience.
• Users can earn tokens by competing in tournaments, and the tokens can be used for game upgrades and rewards.
• Joy Ride Games will continue to expand its ecosystem of skill-based games and introduce more NFTs.

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Originally aired on January 19, 2023

Raymond Baker, the author of “Invisible Trillions,” claims that capitalism has been corrupted by those who seek to benefit themselves at the expense of society. This crony capitalism poses a direct threat to real democracy, and Baker offers insights into the flaws of today’s financial systems and possible solutions. Klaus Schwab also makes an appearance, discussing eating crickets and the latest fashion trends.

Is Capitalism Threatening Democracy?

• Capitalism has been corrupted by corporations and banks who operate outside the control of democracy and regulation.
• Corporations use financial secrecy to move money across borders, beyond the capacity of local officials to detect.
• Banks are willing to accept dirty money because they like the money that flows into their economy to balance trade and fiscal deficits.
• The world has become reliant on the financial secrecy system to function, and this poses a threat to democracy.

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Originally aired on January 14, 2023

Adrian Creon, CEO of Spielworks, discusses the Wombat.app, a comprehensive wallet designed to bring gamers into the world of Web3. With over 3.2 million users, the app allows users to play traditional and Web3 games, adding NFTs and crypto components to the games. By adding this layer of NFTs and crypto, Adrian was able to bring traditional Web2 gamers into the crypto space and introduce them to the world of NFTs and Web3.

Onboarding Traditional Gamers into Web3 with Wombat.app

• Wombat.app is a comprehensive wallet designed to onboard traditional gamers into Web3 gaming.
• With over 3.2 million users, the app adds a layer of NFTs and crypto components to traditional and Web3 games.
• By bringing traditional gamers into the crypto space, Adrian and his team have been able to expose them to the world of NFTs and Web3 through gameplay.
• The app allows users to play traditional and Web3 games, earning tokens that can be redeemed for NFTs and crypto.
• The step-by-step approach to introducing NFTs and crypto through gameplay allows traditional gamers to ease into the world of Web3 without feeling overwhelmed.
• The app currently supports multiple blockchains, including EOS, Polygon, and BNB.

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Olga Litvinenko, President of USA for Ukraine and Marketing General at the Casper Association, shares her experience in providing humanitarian aid to those affected by the Ukrainian war crisis through her non-profit, USA for Ukraine. The organization focuses on helping refugees, distributing aid, and rebuilding projects. Fandango also discusses her role at the Casper Association, a decentralized layer-one blockchain, and the potential of blockchain technology in promoting Web3 and supporting humanitarian efforts such as those in Ukraine.