Citizen Web3

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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/xKpQc56vHYk) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/yJZc7IK9y1E) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/g1dTcj5-FcQ) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/edmLduxV3po) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/HWh2XUskLxc) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/1D_TUYejpow) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/h53Vc6hwdn0) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/XgIGXiZ1XW8) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/yIWTeSvYVvk) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/tz4q369gQQI) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: David Blackstone.

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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/Ct6IvSFp6t8) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/X-_VRhPGWn4) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/mh7_4Vu2rK4) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: David Holtzman.

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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/QJuESJ2Utuo) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: Vlad Costea.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features David Rakusan from Rockaway David Rakusan is focused on revolutionizing finance by making it more inclusive and accessible, while recognizing the role of venture capitalists in supporting startups. He also highlights rapid AI advancements and challenges like the fragmentation of the Ethereum ecosystem. RockawayX is a venture capital firm supporting top Web3 funds and founders, with a focus on long-term value through engineering, liquidity, and community support. Based in Dubai, London, and Prague. We spoke to David Rakusan (https://x.com/DavidRakusan) about Rockaway (https://x.com/rockaway_x) and: Innovate the financial world Revolutionize finance Opening the financial world to everyone VCs are not necessarily bad for the industry We're partnering with the startups We are the eyes and ears for the founders New competitor emerging The fragmenting of Ethereum ecosystem Not necessarily comparing apples to apples There has been incredibly fast progress in the AI space We are changing the world here Timestamps 00:00 – 04:42 : Intro 04:42 -- 09:09 : What made you stay? 09:09 -- 15:05 : Keeping balanced 15:05 -- 19:18 : Advice for being a researcher or investor. 19:18 -- 25:22 : View of the market. 25:22 -- 36:00 : L2s and L1s sharing 36:00 -- 46:01 : Vanity metrics 46:01 -- 49:47 : When AI is better than humans 49:47 -- 52:09 : Damage to the industry from celebrities 52:09 -- 55:03 : Getting noticed 55:03 – 57:25 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/mxscLhoyMk4) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: David Rakusan.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Karel Kubat from Union Karel Kubat is passionate about the transformative potential of technology, particularly in AI and cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of individual opinion in a rapidly changing world. He views society as a decentralized "giant anthill," where our last vestige of humanity lies in our ability to think independently amidst technological advancements. Union is a hyper-efficient zero-knowledge infrastructure for secure message passing, asset transfers, NFTs, and DeFi, relying on consensus verification without third-party dependencies. Utilizing advanced Zero-Knowledge Cryptography and BLS signatures, Union delivers the fastest, most secure inter-blockchain communication protocol (IBC) globally We spoke to Karel Kubat (https://x.com/0xkaiserkarel) about Union (https://x.com/union_build) and: Falling in love with statistics Expense on security AI or Crypto Technologies that really could shift humanity At some point, we started losing our concentration The only thing that we really have is our ability to form opinions Our final vestige humanity we're kind of now offloading Crypto tells you, form your own opinions Fully open Wild West There is no big plan Human society is a giant anthill Short-term privacy for MEV-resistant Contribution to humanity Timestamps 00:00 – 05:21 : Intro 05:21 -- 14:20 : Validators 14:20 -- 25:44 : Changing the world 25:44 -- 30:50 : Consensus and the future 30:50 -- 37:30 : ZK proofs for a teenager 37:30 -- 43:25 : What are ZK ceremonies? 43:10 -- 55:00 : Privacy 55:00 – 57:59 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/vYLXEcX0kYk) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: Karel Kubat.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Josie Leung from Milkyway Josie is a dynamic individual who thrives on creativity and action, driven by a passion for solving real-world problems and making projects easier and faster to build. A lifelong Harry Potter fan, she believes in a world where everything is possible. MilkyWay is a staking portal offering both liquid staking and restaking solutions, simplifying the staking experience in the modular ecosystem. MilkyWay is now expanding into multi-asset restaking, driving innovation, growth, and security within its community through a phased approach. We spoke to Josie (https://x.com/josietyleung) about Milkyway (https://x.com/milky_way_zone) and: Tickets that went to the black hole I don't like to be bored In two to three years Hong Kong was shot People going crazy with 21 days quarantine There are a lot of memes out there Facilitate projects to build easier and faster All that's going on behind the scenes I've been the biggest Harry Potter fan It's a magical world Everything is possible Solving the real-world problems Timestamps 00:00 – 07:00 : Intro 07:00 -- 10:03 : Changing from LinkedIn 10:03 -- 15:34 : The difference in developers 15:34 -- 18:45 : Crypto scene in Hong Kong 18:45 -- 27:03 : Staking and liquid staking 27:03 -- 32:05 : What is your goal? 32:05 -- 39:30 : Roll ups 39:30 -- 43:14 : Community building 43:14 -- 45:13 : Future 45:13 -- 46:25 : Question about the testnet 46:25 -- 52:43 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/kz5v0cuS4ic) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: Josie Leung.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Prof. Dr. Alexandra Mikityuk from Staex Prof. Dr. Alexandra Mikityuk advocates for aligning work with personal values and staying connected to nature, emphasizing that success comes from mindfulness and gradual, thoughtful approaches to innovation. She also highlights the importance of preventing burnout and cautions against over-engineering in technology. The Staex vision is to create a secure, sustainable, and technologically simple future, revolutionizing IoT management by moving beyond traditional cloud solutions. Aiming to empower businesses and individuals with innovative, user-friendly technology that prioritizes security and long-term sustainability in the digital ecosystem. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Alexandra Mikityuk (https://x.com/alexandrastaex) about Staex (https://x.com/Staex_io) and: 95 % of the success just being somewhere Make your hobby to your job and you never have to work The one that loves the path will get further Discovering within your values, are your goals Mindful connected to surroundings Advise against burnout The root problem is not being connected to your values Forest bathing The forces of nature, the sea, the water, the wind We are the kids of nature Burning resources with clouds Integrating crypto into the real world, maybe another 20 years You can never build a secure system if it's over engineered Approach people slow Timestamps 00:00 – 08:25 : Intro 08:25 -- 14:50 : What is fulfilling 14:50 -- 20:58 : Advise against burnout 20:58 -- 26:05 : Bridging the world's 26:05 -- 29:41 : Driving values 29:41 -- 39:36 : Staex 39:36 -- 46:05 : Bridging the energy 46:20 -- 53:37 : Advice on building 53:37 – 58:02 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/IzhGSsHZYEo) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: Dr. Alexandra Mikityuk.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Galen Wolfe-Pauly from Urbit Galen, views the digital world as a vast expanse of possibilities, where architecture demands precision and entrepreneurship. He believes design is essential to creation and that brilliant minds often embody contradictions and chaos. Urbit is a decentralized computing platform designed to replace the traditional client-server model with a peer-to-peer network of personal servers. It aims to give users full control over their digital identities and data, offering a more secure and private online experience. We spoke to Galen Wolfe-Pauly (https://x.com/galenwolfepauly) about Urbit (https://x.com/urbit) and: The digital world is this just completely open problem The network kind of warps the world There's so much possibility The digital world is this vast expanse Architecture is kind of like physics A successful architect is an entrepreneur To really have an impact on the world you must see it all the way through Design is how it's made Sunk cost fallacy Brilliant people are full of contradictions and chaos Kinds of chaotic public figures Timestamps 00:00 – 11:00 : Intro 11:00 -- 16:31 : Thinking from first principles 16:31 -- 29:20 : Talking about Curtis 29:20 -- 43:32 : Runic coding language 43:32 -- 55:46 : What about the physical layer? 55:46 – 01:02:50 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/r5J_9M7DPPc) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: Galen Wolfe-Pauly.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Ian from PFC Ian criticized the difficulty of doing the right thing, the current state of Bitcoin, and the uselessness of politicians. He emphasized innovation driven by great ideas, advocated for avoiding the traditional banking system, and acknowledged significant progress in the space. The Panamanian Flower Company (PFC) leads the web3 industry by offering dependable infrastructure, technical expertise, and tools for web3 ecosystems, along with developing dApps. We spoke to Ian (https://x.com/PFC_Validator) about PFC (https://pfc.zone/) and: They don't make it easy to do the right thing Bitcoin being at 60 or 61 is not helping Politicians are useless cunts Nothing is unbreakable It's just how much money you need to spend Unbanked the banked Not touching the banking system at all, is quite amusing Shout out to Strangelove It's not necessarily about the money it’s about great ideas Lots of innovations going on Timestamps 00:00 – 02:57 : Intro 02:57 -- 12:39 : All about the name 12:39 -- 20:51 : Anonymity 20:51 -- 26:45 : The attraction of this industry 26:45 -- 43:58 : Perks & cons of white labelling 43:58 -- 56:05 : Introducing this to the real-world assets 56:05 – 01:02:03 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/IiWERMNJtnY) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/citizen_web3) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizenweb3.com/rss) Special Guest: Ian.