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Citizen Web3 is an active member of the web3 galaxy. We are blockchain agnostic and decentralization maximalists. We provide noncustodial, off the grid infrastructure as a validator across the blockchain space. This allows us to work on various public goods, and contribute to the development of web3.
Our public good projects, include:
- Validator Infra (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking): self-hosted, bare-metal infrastructure. Public endpoints, testnets, archive nodes, relaying...
- Citizen Web3 Podcast (https://www.citizenweb3.com/episodes): 1-1 interviews with people that work and build the web3 blockchain space
- ValidatorInfo.com (https://validatorinfo.com): Proof of Work and Proof of Stake blockchain explorer, focused on mining pools and validators
- Web3 Society: (https://t.me/web_3_society) a small community with a focus on helping and learning
- B.V.C. (https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/): baremetal validator coven. A community for selfhosted and baremetal validators.
We believe in a decentralized web3 without tribalism. In better communication between various ecosystems. We dream of a web3 with infrastructure independent off the grid. A web3 without enforcement.
Our public good projects, include:
- Validator Infra (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking): self-hosted, bare-metal infrastructure. Public endpoints, testnets, archive nodes, relaying...
- Citizen Web3 Podcast (https://www.citizenweb3.com/episodes): 1-1 interviews with people that work and build the web3 blockchain space
- ValidatorInfo.com (https://validatorinfo.com): Proof of Work and Proof of Stake blockchain explorer, focused on mining pools and validators
- Web3 Society: (https://t.me/web_3_society) a small community with a focus on helping and learning
- B.V.C. (https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/): baremetal validator coven. A community for selfhosted and baremetal validators.
We believe in a decentralized web3 without tribalism. In better communication between various ecosystems. We dream of a web3 with infrastructure independent off the grid. A web3 without enforcement.
170 Episodes
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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Dymion from ValidatorVN
Dymion describes the leap from crypto trading to validation as a challenging, sleepless journey of self-hosting, community-building, and exploration beyond the Cosmos ecosystem. Amid the struggles, they find solace in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1, embracing the beauty in perseverance.
ValidatorVN is a dedicated blockchain validator focused on secure, self-hosted infrastructure and organic community growth. Committed to exploring beyond the Cosmos ecosystem, they navigate the challenges of validation with resilience, technical expertise, and a passion for decentralization.
We spoke to Dymion (https://services.validatorvn.com/) about ValidatorVN (https://x.com/ValidatorVN) and:
Monkey trying to go to space
Figure it out from scratch
One line of script everywhere right now
100% new
Building a community organically
Pump and dump
Pain of self-hosting
Exploring outside the cosmos ecosystem
The wonderful experience of two continuous months with sleepless nights
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1
Timestamps
00:00 – 07:00 : Intro
07:00 -- 13:05 : Overcoming fear of validation
13:05 -- 17:03 : First, Community or Validator
17:03 -- 19:30 : Goal
19:30 -- 27:35 : Investing into test nets
27:35 -- 29:18 : Slash protected
29:18 -- 30:50 : Self-hosting
30:50 -- 37:15 : Workarounds
37:15 -- 38:26 : Concentrating on just one or not
38:26 -- 41:15 : Selecting a chain
41:15 -- 46:25 : Public or private
46:25 -- 48:42 : The past three years
48:42 – 52:19 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Dymion.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Seth for Privacy.
Seth emphasizes that financial and personal privacy are essential for human freedom, highlighting how modern systems and governmental overreach erode individual autonomy. He advocates for reclaiming power through critical thinking, community collaboration, and pushing back against prevailing narratives.
Seth's blog provides a space for in-depth analysis and thought on the intersection of technology and privacy. He is dedicated to exploring how these advancements empower individuals to reclaim control of their digital lives and data.
We spoke to Seth For Privacy (https://x.com/sethforprivacy) about Privacy and:
We're winning
Financial privacy is critical to human freedom
Personal privacy is broadly under attack
Giving back autonomy, giving back power to the individual
Laws are so nuts is because of the complexity of modern life
Money being broken
Privacy being broken
Laziness in us
Government continues harvesting resources from citizens
Taxes and money printing are the core funding systems for governments
Broken system
America is people renouncing their citizenship
Everyone has a natural inbuilt desire for community
Pushing back against the prevailing narratives
Offload critical thinking
People crave nuance
Make money or just have fun with it
Broken social media networks
Collaboration and partnership
Timestamps
00:00 – 06:24 : Intro
06:24 -- 11:20 : What is freedom?
11:20 -- 17:40 : Taxes
17:40 -- 25:24 : Jumping to conclusions
25:24 -- 35:11 : Memes and tribalism
35:11 -- 41:00 : Optimism
41:00 -- 45:50 : Education and semantics
45:50 -- 52:30 : KYC ‘Know your customer’
52:30 – 01:00:41 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Seth.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Brad Fuller from NorthTensor
Brad Fuller, is a key figure in crypto, emphasizing adaptability, meaningful work, and decentralized AI while cautioning against short-term financial mindsets. He believes AI should minimize losses and acknowledges the human tendency toward centralization.
orthTensor is a leading validator in the Bittensor ecosystem, specializing in decentralized AI and offering up to 15% APY on TAO staking. The company allocates staked TAO to innovative projects within the decentralized Bittensor AI network, ensuring both security and high returns for stakeholders.
We spoke to Brad Fuller (https://northtensor.ai/) about NorthTensor (https://x.com/NorthTensorAI) and:
Signing up for the next cool thing
You must be dynamic
It's not pump and dumps and making money
Work means more than just being rich
AI is about minimizing the loss
The next big thing
Drawn to power
Going Nuclear
Decentralized artificial intelligence
Rich people hacker culture kind of thing
People are drawn to centralization
Timestamps
00:00 – 06:38 : Intro
06:38 -- 20:00 : Digging into Bitcoin
20:00 -- 22:50 : Decentralized AI
22:50 -- 28:54 : Consensus
28:54 -- 34:50 : Validating
34:50 -- 37:00 : Electricity and AI
37:50 -- 46:20 : Bias models
46:20 -- 48:03 : The goal
48:03 -- 49:57 : Community
49:57 – 53:48 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Brad Fuller.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Eric Voskuil from Bitware Co.
Eric Voskuil is a respected voice in the cryptocurrency space, known for his critiques of inefficiencies in Bitcoin development and the industry's monopolistic tendencies. He advocates for lean, decentralized innovation and highlights challenges like scalability, software bloat, and development inefficiencies.
Bitware Co. is a technology and software development company founded by Eric Voskuil, focusing on innovative solutions in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. The company emphasizes lean, decentralized approaches to building resilient and efficient systems.
We spoke to Eric Voskuil (https://twitter.com/evoskuil?lang=en) about Bitware Co (https://www.linkedin.com/in/evoskuil/) and:
Web features in everything
You're not building Bitcoin but hurting it
Bitcoin Core is not scalable
You never ship your prototype
We don't believe you get better performance from writing in C
So self-DOS
At least a half a million lines of code to maintain and move forward
People want a monopoly
Development by committee is a disaster
Satoshi was a premature optimization addict
Monolithic culture and software
Fallibility that's real
Timestamps
00:00 – 06:10 : Intro
06:10 -- 15:04 : Alternative toolkit
15:04 – 01:03:10 : Bitcoin alternative community and philosophies
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Special Guest: Eric Voskuil.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Oscar Garcia from StaRKe Solana Validator
Oscar Garcia is a pragmatic innovator in the Web3 space, emphasizing user-focused solutions like embedded wallets that simplify blockchain interactions. He champions continuous improvement, intuitive design, and adaptability to drive the evolution of tech ecosystems.
StaRKe Solana Validator is dedicated to supporting the Solana blockchain with reliable and efficient validation services. Focused on network stability and growth, it emphasizes innovation and community engagement to enhance the Solana ecosystem.
We spoke to Oscar Garcia (https://cryptojobslist.com/recruiter/670c18e3fde163ffcac32329) about StaRKe Solana Validator (https://x.com/StarkeFinance) and:
Tend to not be very emotional about the things
FTX crash
Creating a transaction in the backend without even realizing
An interesting dilemma
Building products for specific profiles
Users just want to play a game
Embedded wallets
Enjoying the value
Hiding the mechanics
Every tech ecosystem involves evolution
Persona here is key
Not just one action, it's an evolution
Keep researching, keep digging and keep improving
Timestamps
00:00 – 03:40 : Intro
03:40 -- 07:00 : The vibe and attraction of Web3
07:00 -- 09:39 : Gaming and mass adoption
09:39 -- 16:39 : Hidden complexity
16:39 -- 20:10 : Different users
20:10 -- 26:25 : Moving to the US
26:25 -- 29:01 : Why Solana
29:01 -- 34:42 : Portfolio trackers
34:42 -- 41:01 : Validator setup
41:55 -- 43:53 : Advice for new validators
43:53 -- 46:36 : Community and attraction
46:36 – 50:58 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Oscar Garcia.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Alexander Poltorak from Hodling
Alexander Poltorak is a cyberpunk advocate for personal sovereignty and ethical technology, emphasizing the transformative potential of free software and Bitcoin. He believes in empowering individuals to reclaim agency in a dystopian society, valuing "skin in the game" and technology that aligns with human freedom.
Holding is a platform in the crypto world dedicated to empowering individuals through decentralized technologies and promoting financial sovereignty. It focuses on fostering ethical practices and community-driven innovation within the blockchain ecosystem.
We spoke to Alexander Poltorak (https://x.com/_polto_) about Hodling (https://hodling.ch/) and:
Bitcoin doesn’t fix everything in the world
Zapoy fixes more
Free software, got me hooked
Felling down in the rabbit hole very quickly
Not being enslaved by machines
Handling those ethical questions
Gaining confidence with time
You need to have skin in the game
Dystopian society
Cyberpunk
Seeing people gaining sovereignty by use this tech
Timestamps
00:00 – 07:04 : Intro
07:04 -- 12:10 : Picking this
12:10 -- 13:00 : Personal goal
13:00 -- 15:10 : Enslaved by machines or others
15:10 -- 18:31 : Bitcoin
18:31 -- 22:30 : Not to going over the line
22:30 -- 24:45 : Being fearless
24:45 -- 33:00 : Bitcoin “L2” revolution
33:00 -- 35:05 : Not repeating history
35:05 -- 43:40 : Wallets and adoption
43:40 -- 47:09 : Privacy and scalability
47:09 – 52:58 : Blitz
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Special Guest: Polto.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Hanko from BanditoDAO
Hanko embodies a determined and optimistic spirit, embracing the challenges of learning and growth while staying passionate about technology and its rapid advancements in crypto, AI, and decentralized finance. With a focus on perseverance and opportunity, they inspire others to "choose life" and explore the unknown possibilities ahead.
BanditoDAO, the first trait-based decentralized autonomous organization, unites members to achieve collective goals in decentralized finance through innovative initiatives like BanditoStake and the "Honorary Breros" series. Founded in 2021, it fosters community-driven progress and collaboration within the evolving crypto landscape.
We spoke to Hanko (https://x.com/hankobaggins) about BanditoDAO (https://x.com/BanditoDAO) and:
Started the grind
Being very blessed
Really here for the tech
Vim versus Nano
I had to learn everything
Chew your glass and like earn your stripes
We don't know what's gonna be built
Global decentralized finance system
It really is a bright spot in life
Beefy hardware
Crypto, search engines and AI developing really fast
Choose life
Timestamps
00:00 – 11:00 : Intro
11:00 -- 18:15 : Push to be a validator
18:15 -- 22:00 : The journey
22:00 -- 24:54 : Why?
24:54 -- 30:40 : The model
30:40 -- 33:31 : Widespread practice for launches
33:31 -- 35:50 : More decentralized or more centralized
35:50 -- 41:09 : Geographical decentralization
41:09 -- 43:05 : Light form clients of Solana
43:05 -- 47:20 : SEO
47:20 -- 49:05 : Advice
49:05 -- 52:15 : Community building advice
52:15 – 56:10 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Hanko.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Matthew from Guardian
Matthew, discovered Bitcoin through cannabis and honed his strategic mindset through poker. Balancing technical expertise with ethical considerations, he navigates the challenges of the crypto world, including operating in South Africa, with resilience and insight.
Guardian Validator is a pioneering entity in the crypto world, dedicated to ensuring the security and decentralization of blockchain networks. With a focus on reliability and ethical operations, Guardian Validator supports a resilient crypto ecosystem, empowering users to participate in blockchain technology with confidence.
We spoke to Matthew (https://x.com/Xen2030) about Guardian (https://x.com/Guardian_Solana) and:
Cannabis was introduction to Bitcoin
First rodeo with crypto
Get into it through poker
You get comfortable, and you make mistakes
South Africa is a tough place to host a node
Play a lot of poker
You haven't lost your knowledge
Winner's bias
Escape velocity Bitcoin
Profits and ethical decision-making
Timestamps
00:00 – 08:00 : Intro
08:00 -- 12:10 : Risk management
12:10 -- 19:40 : Diving into the validator space
19:40 -- 26:40 : South Africa validating
26:40 -- 32:31 : Decentralized / Centralized / Spectrum
32:31 -- 39:11 : Self-custody, and the future
39:11 -- 44:50 : Is it worth it?
44:50 -- 51:13 : Different system
51:13 -- 54:05 : Building a community
54:05 – 57:11 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Matthew.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Esad Yusuf Atik from Citrea
Esad Yusuf Atik advocates for embracing the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and open-source innovation, urging action and prioritizing user-friendly, impactful solutions. He emphasizes overcoming fears like imposter syndrome and creating accessible tools to "bank the bankless" in an imperfect world.
Citrea is a Bitcoin rollup using zero-knowledge technology to enable scalable, decentralized applications by integrating Bitcoin as a settlement and data availability layer. With full EVM compatibility, it aims to build a secure, self-sovereign Bitcoin-backed economy accessible to everyone.
We spoke to Esad Yusuf Atik (https://x.com/esadyusufatik?lang=en) about Citrea (https://x.com/citrea_xyz) and:
Crypto is one of the best places
Of course everybody found out
Stop being afraid
Just gotta do it
Open source is inevitable for crypto
Imposter syndrome
Positive value for society
It's not a perfect world
Bank the bankless
90% of the users, do not understand what you're building
Provide the best user experience
Deal with it
Timestamps
00:00 – 06:20 : Intro
06:20 -- 13:04 : Hash flow
13:04 -- 23:00 : Who wants to be a millionaire
23:00 -- 32:20 : Open-source approach
32:20 -- 34:31 : Minimizing trust assumptions
34:31 -- 45:15 : Capture usage
45:15 -- 48:50 : Unbanked the bank
48:50 -- 55:15 : Tribalism
55:15 – 01:00:06 : Blitz
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Special Guest: Esad Yusuf Atik.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Naveen Jain & Riccardo Spagni from Tari
Naveen Jain and Riccardo Spagni champion privacy as a cornerstone of freedom, advocating for ethical technology use as an aid, not a replacement, and emphasizing human fallibility, authentic living, and balanced innovation. Their views promote empathy, fairness, and a practical approach to progress.
Tari is a powerful, scalable blockchain protocol built in Rust, offering high performance, open-source flexibility, and unique confidentiality features that enhance user safety and enable diverse applications.
We spoke to Naveen Jain (https://x.com/NaveenSpark) and Riccardo Spagni (https://x.com/fluffypony) about Tari (https://twitter.com/tari) and:
Highlight the people that have been a critical part
All without needing caffeine
We're all sort of like RPG characters
Largely drink water
Nearly unlimited energy for you're calling
Privacy being a basic human right
Privacy being about freedom
Every financial transaction to be a scarlet letter
We've all done things that we probably regret on some level
Law on earth is a patchwork quilt
People make mistakes
A crazy way to live
Judged based solely upon a bunch of entries sounds anti-human
Enforcement by software is impossible
Pre-crime is a bad idea
Eating the projection
Won't somebody think of the children
Good old fashioned police work
Technology as an aid, not as a replacement
Timestamps
00:00 – 05:17 : Intro
05:17 -- 07:30 : The spotlight
07:30 -- 09:56 : Getting through the day
09:56 -- 14:28 : Projects and ethos
14:28 -- 25:37 : The line ethically
25:37 -- 01:05:00 : How we got to this point and are going forward
01:05:00 – 01:08:56 : One question Blitz
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Special Guests: Naveen Jain and Riccardo Spagni.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Patrick Wieth from Crowd Control
Patrick offers sharp insights on gaming and crypto culture, critiquing trends like "pay-to-win" and dull mechanics while stressing the need for engaging design and genuine player satisfaction. His commentary extends to broader themes of responsibility, choice, and reality, reflecting a thoughtful and innovative perspective.
The CrowdControl Gaming Chain leverages the Cosmos technology stack to provide a decentralized, blockchain-based platform that empowers game developers and players, addressing challenges like centralized control and limited in-game economic opportunities. By fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem, CrowdControl aims to drive innovation and mutual growth in the gaming industry.
We spoke to Patrick Wieth (https://x.com/Aja_klar) about Crowd Control (https://x.com/CrowdControlNet) and:
Not just some funny internet money
Gamified gambling
Blizzard wants to get all the money
Copy something that works well
Less content is very unsatisfying
Pay to win
Gamers now often hate crypto
If they can't hype, it would not take off at all
Incentivize people staking and locking in the token
Improve the game
You need to make a decision
Showing that democracy works
Feeling of responsibility
Reality is reality
Red pill, blue pill
Taking LSD with a friend
Timestamps
00:00 – 12:05 : Intro
12:05 -- 31:04 : Games and crypto
31:04 -- 38:29 : Proving democracy works
38:29 -- 45:23 : Gamifying processes
45:23 -- 59:15 : What to look out for
00:59:15 – 01:13:20 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Patrick Wieth.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Sheldon Dearr from Omnity
Sheldon Dearr offers thoughtful reflections on independence, the limits of authority, and self-validation, challenging the need for recognition and questioning dependency on central figures or systems. He emphasizes personal integrity and critiques the influence of markets and societal expectations on individual actions.
Omnity Interoperability is a fully on-chain, omnichain protocol enabling seamless cross-chain communication without relying on off-chain relayers or indexers. Known for its exceptional speed and cost-effectiveness, Omnity serves as a robust cross-chain infrastructure tailored for modular blockchain ecosystems, built on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP).
We spoke to Sheldon Dearr (https://x.com/ArtimusLeton) about Omnity (https://x.com/OmnityNetwork) and:
I thought I was prepared for being a starving artist
We can have monetary economies that sort of supersedes
A rubber ducky
Ransomware
Porn has directed certain markets
Don't stack two maybes together
The user is almost a single point to failure
Authority isn't infallible
It's not an authoritarian thing to say you want to help people
Having heroes isn't helpful
Timestamps
00:00 – 12:30 : Intro
12:30 -- 21:40 : Sticking with it
21:40 -- 32:06 : Music
32:06 -- 41:01 : DNA on chain
41:01 -- 55:08 : Measures
55:08 – 01:11:01 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Sheldon Dearr .
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Brian Xin from Uptick
Brian Xin, envisions Web3 as a transformative force that redefines business by promoting decentralized, collaborative ecosystems aligned with real-world values. He urges believers in Web3 to “just do it,” emphasizing the beauty of decentralized infrastructure and its potential to drive widespread adoption.
Uptick Network is creating a business-centric Web3 infrastructure and ecosystem that supports comprehensive NFT and RWA standards, emphasizing advanced protocols and cross-chain interoperability.
We spoke to Brian Xin (https://x.com/brianxin?lang=en) about Uptick (https://x.com/uptickproject) and:
Platform monopoly
Changing the game rules
Cause massive adoption
Build an internet of blockchain
Not just compete but collaborate
Work with partners to build a real world
Think differently, to build something new
Web3 mindset change
If you really believe it, just do it
Web3 is not a parallel world to the rest of the world
Change business from traditional to Web3
If you really believe it, just do it
The beauty of decentralized infrastructure
Timestamps
00:00 – 16:01 : Intro
16:01 -- 22:21 : Internet entrepreneur and energy
22:21 -- 31:50 : Changing the life people outside of blockchain
31:50 -- 39:26 : Does and Don’ts for founders
39:26 -- 50:16 : Decentralized and centralized infrastructure
50:16 -- 57:30 : Tribalism and community building
57:30 – 01:02:52 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Brian Xin.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Kellykim from Wallet connect
Kelly Kim emphasizes the importance of seeking truth in journalism, balancing creativity and lightheartedness with seriousness. She highlights the power of memes, kindness in community-building, and the universal nature of experiences like food.
The WalletConnect Foundation, aims to build a decentralized and permissionless onchain user experience (UX) ecosystem, rewarding its community of builders and users. It supports the growth, security, and decentralization of the WalletConnect Network.
We spoke to Kellykim (https://x.com/kellykim_xyz) about Wallet connect (https://x.com/WalletConnect) and:
The biggest motive for studying journalism is to get to the truth
It's very hard to find objective truths in our world
Truth is it
You lose creativity and don’t push boundaries if your too serious
I just had a brain blank
The power of memes
It's just about feeling good at the end of the day
Food is a universal thing
Super communist or super pro-terror, I'm very against
Don't hold back
Exclusivity sometimes makes a good community
Don't be a bitch, be nice to people
Don't be salty
In some ways, like crypto is a cult
Most important thing is do people feel good
Timestamps
00:00 – 10:15 : Intro
10:15 -- 13:10 : Weird and serious
13:10 -- 19:30 : Podcasting and the power of memes
19:30 -- 23:12 : The perfect guest
23:12 -- 29:55 : Mentoring
29:55 -- 47:25 : Meaningful communities
47:25 -- 51:54 : Future of privacy
51:54 – 56:22 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: KellyKim.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Paul Sztorc from LayerTwo Labs
Paul Sztorc emphasizes the importance of freedom, consent, and innovation in driving human progress and economic competitiveness. He uses historical comparisons and analogies, such as East vs. West Germany and the Titanic, to highlight the role of markets in solving problems and the discipline imposed by repeated interactions.
LayerTwo Labs focuses on enhancing Bitcoin through second-layer solutions like Drivechain, allowing multiple blockchains to operate alongside Bitcoin. Their goal is to drive innovation and scalability in the crypto space.
We spoke to Paul Sztorc (https://x.com/Truthcoin) about LayerTwo Labs (https://x.com/LayerTwoLabs) and:
Taking over the worst fiat currencies
The winning coin
East vs West Germany
North vs South Korea
Gulag Archipelago vs The Great Gatsby
Increase competitiveness
The formula is freedom, consent, innovation
We will never reach a state where we have solved every problem
First world problems
We've made enormous moral progress
Prediction market in the abstract
Spoken language, Printing press and the internet
Corner of the oracle
Multi-dimensional markets
The best layer will win and the others will lose
Repeated interactions impose discipline
The Titanic would never sink
Timestamps
00:00 – 22:00 : Intro
22:00 -- 28:05 : Prediction markets
28:05 -- 39:15 : L2
39:15 -- 47:40 : Merge mining
47:40 -- 56:55 : Bitcoin maximalist attitude
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Special Guest: Paul Sztorc.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features David Blackstone from Symphony
David Blackstone, founder of Symphony, critiques the influence of governments and corporations on censorship, business decisions, and economic policies, including excessive money printing and bailouts like those for Silicon Valley. He advocates for decentralization of the ledger as a solution to these issues.
Symphony, built on Cosmos, offers a crypto-native solution for trading real-world assets like real estate and gold, without relying on traditional banking. Its open-source documentation covers the Symphony tech stack, advanced use cases, and encourages community contributions via GitHub.
We spoke to David Blackstone (https://x.com/d_blackstone1) about Symphony (https://x.com/orchestra_labs) and:
They'll be able to censor people
To lead an orchestra, you must turn your back to the crowd
Shut up your poor
Random guy on the internet, so no one listened
CEO probably isn't listening to the developers
Copy pasting solutions all over the place
Government influencing businesses
Currently in the cycle of printing more and more money
US government bailing out Silicon Valley
Decentralization of the ledger
Timestamps
00:00 – 05:00 : Intro
05:00 -- 12:00 : Becoming a founder
12:00 -- 16:00 : Solve a particular problem
16:00 -- 23:08 : The hamster cycle
23:08 -- 29:55 : Not getting depressed
29:55 -- 43:00 : Macroeconomics
43:00 -- 54:28 : Real world assets
54:28 – 01:03:15 : The Blitz
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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Nika from Absolute Guard
Nika is a forward-thinking blockchain enthusiast, driven by a mission to improve communities and embrace the dynamic nature of the space. She views Bitcoin as a "museum piece" and believes the real magic lies in fostering ethical behavior and innovation in the evolving cyberpunk world of blockchain.
At Absolute Guard, we are committed to enhancing the Solana ecosystem by providing reliable validation services that support decentralization and growth. Our experienced team ensures high uptime and performance by continuously monitoring and upgrading our infrastructure.
We spoke to Nika (https://x.com/0xsucxub) about Absolute Guard (https://github.com/a-guard) and:
Validators and their behaviour
More volatile, more dynamic
My side quest
Make a world better make community better
New fashionable way to trade
Bitcoin is just like a narrative it's just like museum piece
Very aggressively billing
The problem is people
Bitcoin is heavy centralized
Toxic words
Being a good person in blockchain
It's just something like magic
Cyberpunk
Timestamps
00:00 – 11:00 : Intro
11:00 -- 14:30 : Reason for Solanas bad reputation
14:30 -- 21:10 : Decentralization
21:10 -- 23:50 : Privacy
23:50 -- 43:50 : Cool research
43:50 – 46:45 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Nika.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Ian Smith from QEVM
Ian Smith highlights the looming threats to technology, including the vulnerability of blockchain to quantum computers and the Year 2038 problem affecting 32-bit systems. He also emphasizes the growing power of AI and quantum advancements, which could reshape cybersecurity and digital communication.
Quantum EVM offers quantum-resistant blockchain solutions, combining Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility with cutting-edge cryptographic techniques to safeguard digital assets against future quantum threats. Explore their platform to protect your blockchain infrastructure in a post-quantum world.
We spoke to Ian Smith (https://x.com/IanSmith_HSA) about QEVM (https://x.com/quantumevm) and:
The bullet in the gun was for me
Quantum computers
Magic eight ball
2038 January it's the end of 32-bit time
A message sent in violation of the speed of light over 1,000km
Man in the middle attacks
The majority of people didn't know
The year 2038 problem is going to affect about 95 % of computers
Blockchain is completely vulnerable
Friend or foe identification system for missiles
Cryptography baked into the protocol
It's not just fearmongering, it's a position of power
AI
Diminishing returns for silicon, but you get increasing returns for quantum
Timestamps
00:00 – 08:08 : Intro
08:08 -- 11:06 : Getting to Web3
11:06 -- 19:23 : Quantum computing
19:23 -- 29:39 : Demystify Q day
29:39 -- 34:31 : Q Day effect on the average Joe
34:31 -- 49:50 : Qubits
49:50 – 01:06:07 : The power and knowledge needed
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Special Guest: Ian Smith.
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features David Holtzman from Naoris Protocole
David Holtzman is a tech visionary known for his bold views on how emerging technologies like Web 3.0 and blockchain will reshape governance and society, likening each blockchain to a sovereign nation. He critiques Silicon Valley and believes that technological anarchy can lead to positive, long-term social change.
Naoris Protocol revolutionizes digital security with its Decentralized Trust Mesh Architecture, providing decentralized zero trust for data and assets across industries like defense, banking, and healthcare. It ensures cyber-assurance for organizations, governments, and enterprises by securely validating systems beyond traditional cybersecurity perimeters.
We spoke to David Holtzman (https://x.com/theglobalpov) about Naoris Protocole (https://x.com/NaorisProtocol) and:
I still don't know why the whole internet didn't flame out
Three-dimensional memory, quantum and genetic computing
It's an exciting time to be alive
Puzzle Palace
The digital world is a game changer
Tech is an enormous game changer
It harder to be fascist
Web 3 is anarchy in a good way
Web 3 going to be an entire new governmental system
Each blockchain is almost a sovereign nation
Silicon Valley is full of shit
Anarchy almost always wins for a while
Spoiled European millennial
Technology creates social change, whether you like it or not
Timestamps
00:00 – 13:00 : Intro
13:00 -- 19:20 : Soviet cosmonauts and national security experience
19:20 -- 27:00 : The off switch
27:00 -- 34:30 : Can it be nuked?
34:30 -- 43:14 : Revolution or evolution
43:14 -- 54:20 : Monkey stage and changing education
54:20 -- 57:48 : Growing balls
57:48 – 01:05:41 : The Blitz
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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Vlad Costea from the Bitcoin Takeover
Vlad Costea highlights the disconnect between the market and media narratives, emphasizing the value of learning through writing and the potential of decentralized systems. He envisions a future where Bitcoin survives, governance becomes more reasonable, and individuals focus on improving the world around them.
On the Bitcoin Takeover podcast, you'll hear directly from the builders and innovators driving Bitcoin's future and value. Discover the projects and ideas set to radically improve Bitcoin, presented by the minds shaping its success.
We spoke to Vlad Costea (https://x.com/TheVladCostea) about Bitcoin Takeover (https://x.com/btctkvr) and:
The market is disconnected from the media narrative
The cost of education
Learning by writing
Publish an article and hope for the best
Unbanking the banked
In a perfect world we can trust banks
Until the pandemic hit
New project gets launched; the space gets more decentralized
Zero knowledge proof system
One coin to rule them all
Make the world around you a better place
Maybe governments are going to be more reasonable
If Bitcoin survives
Timestamps
00:00 – 10:50 : Intro
10:50 -- 18:43 : Unbanking the banked
18:43 -- 22:40 : Creators becoming founders
22:40 -- 27:39 : Goals
27:39 -- 33:36 : Maximalist
33:36 -- 40:46 : Leading to the same mistakes
40:46 -- 46:18 : The future of the world
47:18 -- 58:40 : Ordinals
58:40 – 01:04:48 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Vlad Costea.
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