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By going down the rabbit hole with experts on a variety of topics like economics, psychology, politics, history, art, technology, and more, we hope to help crypto natives and crypto-curious individuals think about how they can contribute to the Web3 ecosystem while simultaneously helping our Web2 listeners become interested in learning more.
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to Will Robinson all about the fascinating topic of blockchain gaming and in-game NFT economies.
Will shares his experiences finding his way into the blockchain space from his background as a video gamer. We talk about how storytelling works in games, and how video games in general can get better at creating engaging stories for players to follow. We also chat about what makes games fun.
Will talks about the differences between Web 2.0 gaming and blockchain gaming, like, for example, how bottom-up value creation and community participation can create a new type of experience. We discuss how NFTs relate to gaming and how in-game NFT economies could emerge, and the benefits involved.
We discuss the concept of play-to-earn, and Will talks about his vision for the perfect play-to-earn or in-game NFT economy. We also discuss how NFT gaming could be a major catalyst for mainstream adoption of crypto and the potential impact on blockchain as a whole going forward.
Finally, Will shares his thoughts on how to make blockchain gaming a more inclusive space for everyone. He reveals some of the risks and potential dangers that come with the growth of Web 3.0.
To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things DAOn the Rabbit Hole, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and RabbitHole @rabbithole_gg. You can follow our guest, Will Robinson, on Twitter @DangerWillRobin.
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, it’s time to meet a new team member. We welcome Anay Sim, who will be joining Diana as a co-host of the podcast.
Anay talks about her background learning about blockchain at home, how she became aware of the growing importance of decentralized technology, and how she met Diana.
She also talks about her experiences entering the blockchain space as a young woman, some of the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them.
We can’t wait to hear more of Anay on the podcast! We’ll be releasing new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and each day of the week will focus on a different theme:
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to Emma-Jane MacKinnon-Lee. She’s the founder of DIGITALAX, a Web 3.0 digital fashion platform, and she’s here to talk all about the metaverse and what it means for all of us.
Emma-Jane talks about how we can define the metaverse and whether we’re already living in it in some sense. We talk about decentralized governance and how that will work, including how decentralized capital will work.
Emma-Jane talks about how the life of a typical 16-year-old will look when the metaverse is fully developed, and the various opportunities it will create. She also talks about some of the gaps in infrastructure that still exist and how we can solve some of those problems.
Building Web 3.0, our overall intentions are similar to those when the original internet was built, and yet many problems arose with it. Emma-Jane talks about the potential problems that could arise with Web 3.0 and what we can do to avoid them.
We also talk about how the metaverse could impact mental health, and how to strike a balance between the digital and physical worlds. Finally, we talk about the future, how the metaverse could reshape the world, and what’s in store over the next decade or two.
To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things DAOn the Rabbit Hole, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and RabbitHole @rabbithole_gg. You can follow our guest, Emma-Jane MacKinnon-Lee, on Twitter @emmajane1313.
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Hashoshi is a crypto content creator and YouTuber educator who has been involved in crypto and blockchain pretty much since the Bitcoin whitepaper came out. He’s here to break down some of the more technical aspects of blockchain.
We cover some fundamental concepts like what blockchains are and how they differ from each other, how blocks work, and where the technology “lives” in the real world.
Hashoshi dives into the scalability challenges for blockchains. He also explains programmability and how it’s possible to build things other than cryptocurrencies on blockchains, along with the difference between ERC-20 tokens and other types like ERC-721s (NFTs).
We talk about how blockchain has evolved since the early days and some of the current challenges facing it such as gas and the associated fees. We also explore layer-one and layer-two solutions and how they can help solve blockchain’s scalability problems.
Finally, Hashoshi shares his thoughts on where blockchain is headed within the next decade, and how it could transform various aspects of our lives.
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to Carolyn Reckhow, Head of Business Development and Strategy at Thesis, a Web 3.0 wallet. We’re going to talk all about crypto wallets, the various types, and everything you should know about them.
Carolyn talks about getting into blockchain from her background as a social scientist and therapist, with a particular interest in how blockchain could impact civil society. She explains what crypto is on a basic level, and how wallets work.
Does every crypto wallet support every cryptocurrency, or do you need specific wallets for different coins? Carolyn dives into this, along with the difference between public and private keys, custodial and non-custodial wallets, and private keys and seed phrases.
Carolyn also gives some guidance for newcomers to crypto on how to choose a wallet and get started with it. Is it best to use multiple accounts for security? Is a hardware wallet better than a hot wallet? We also explore some of the different privacy options on blockchains.
Carolyn shares her thoughts on the biggest challenges in blockchain today and who is solving them. Finally, she walks through the easiest ways to get started with your own blockchain wallet.
To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things DAOn the Rabbit Hole, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and RabbitHole @rabbithole_gg. You can follow our guest, Carolyn Reckhow, on Twitter @CReckhow
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TIMESTAMPS:
1:49 Carolyn's background and how she fell down the crypto rabbit hole
4:41 What is cryptocurrency?
5:23 What is a crypto wallet?
6:28 Do you need a different crypto wallet to buy different cryptocurrencies?
8:39 Public key vs private key vs seed phrase
12:56 Custodial vs non-custodial wallets
17:30 Best practices for storing crypto
23:19 How to maintain privacy on a public blockchain
25:38 What are some of the main problems with crypto wallets today?
34:40 Which crypto wallet should I get?
36:14 Follow Carolyn!
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to DeFi Dad, a DeFi super-user and investor at Fourth Revolution Capital. We’re going to dig into the basics of decentralized finance in an easy to understand way.
DeFi Dad tells us how he got into crypto from a background in chemistry, and all about his YouTube channel and how it educates viewers on all things crypto and DeFi.
We dive into some basic concepts like stable coins, crypto, and DeFi, and what they mean for the internet and finance in general. Why should people switch to DeFi, and what benefits does it offer over the current financial system?
DeFi Dad talks about what people are using DeFi for right now, including some of the limitations facing the space currently, like regulations and scalability. Finally, DeFi Dad shares his predictions on where the DeFi space will be in 10 years.
To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things DAOn the Rabbit Hole, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and RabbitHole @rabbithole_gg. You can follow our guest, DeFi Dad, on Twitter @DeFi_Dad.
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to Matt Condon from the Many Matts project and Jackson Dame who runs community and content at Rainbow. We’re here to dive into the past, present, and future of NFTs.
Matt talks about the concept of fungibility and what it means in the context of NFTs. What exactly makes an NFT non-fungible, and why does it matter? We also dive into the concept of ownership — what makes an NFT different from a JPEG?
Matt also dives into how NFTs work alongside social media and how the two movements complement each other. We talk about the history of NFTs, how they developed over time, and the technical background. We also discuss some of the more notable early NFT projects and why they were so significant.
Jackson talks about his experiences learning about NFTs over the course of the last year as the space really exploded, going from a complete beginner to a leading authority. He talks about how he identifies promising projects.
Both guys share their thoughts on their favorite projects right now, and what the future of NFTs will look like, including ideas like digital ownership and what will happen to the space over the next decade.
To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things DAOn the Rabbit Hole, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and RabbitHole @rabbithole_gg. You can follow our guests, Matt Condon @1ofthemanymatts and Jackson Dame @jacksondame on Twitter.
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to Chase Chapman — a DAO contributor at Index, Forefront, RabbitHole, and Decentology. She’s here to share her thoughts and knowledge about all things related to DAOs.
Chase talks about how she fell into crypto from a background in marketing and how she began learning about DAOs. She breaks down exactly what a DAO is and what makes a DAO decentralized compared to a traditional organization.
We talk about how DAOs are structured — is there no hierarchical structure at all? How does that work without everything falling into chaos? What’s the difference between a contributor and a community member? Chase also dives into the history of DAOs and how they have evolved over time.
Chase tells us about the DAOs she is personally involved in and talks about the different categories of DAOs that exist today. We talk about social DAOs and how they could develop over time.
Chase shares her thoughts on the positives and negatives about most DAOs today and how she would solve some of the problems in the space. Finally, we discuss what the future might hold for DAOs and how to bring more people into this world.
To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things DAOn the Rabbit Hole, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and RabbitHole @rabbithole_gg. You can follow our guest, Chase Chapman, on Twitter @chaserchapman.
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Kinjal's list of DAO resources: Kinjal's list of DAO resources: https://kinjal.mirror.xyz/eD3-Sgv2h50j-kwjHQCOnwqMKqSLTfnrqrtNypU-P5k
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TIMESTAMPS:
1:58 Chase's background and how she fell down the crypto rabbit hole
2:59 What is a DAO?
9:01 History of DAOs
13:41 Categories of DAOs today
16:39 How are DAOs structured?
22:09 Technical requirements of DAOs
28:55 What DAOs are getting right and wrong today
36:56 Future of DAOs
43:39 How to get involved in a DAO
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to Jimmy Chang from Aave about Web 3.0 culture, lingo, and vibes. What’s it like to actually hang out in the Web 3.0 community?
We talk about the difference between the concepts of Web 3.0 and crypto, and the major differences between Web 2.0 culture and Web 3.0 culture. Jimmy also shares some of the negative aspects of moving to Web 3.0 culture.
Jimmy explains how someone new to the space can get the most out of the Web 3.0 ecosystem while avoiding the negative elements. We then go through some common acronyms and lingo in Web 3.0, and Jimmy tells us what they mean.
We discuss good vibes and bad vibes in the Web 3.0 community, what this means, and how newcomers can understand Web 3.0 culture better and find communities they vibe with the most.
Finally, we talk about what the Web 3.0 community can do to strengthen its culture and vibes while also becoming more inclusive to people from all backgrounds.
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In this episode of DAOn the Rabbit Hole, we’re talking to Kinjal Shah, Senior Associate at Blockchain Capital LLC and Co-founder of the Komorebi Collective. She’s here to tell us all about Web 3.0, its history, and where it’s headed.
Kinjal breaks down the differences between Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and now Web 3.0, and some of the lessons we can learn from the original web and where it struggled.
We discuss how content and value creation are different in Web 3.0, and how it could change the way brands grow and advertise. We cover how social tokens work in the Web 3.0 ecosystem, and how things like work, play, and daily interactions look.
Kinjal talks about the kind of role DAOs could play in the future. Could they eventually replace traditional institutions? She also talks about some of the missing pieces that are needed to push Web 3.0 in the right direction.
Finally, we share some ideas around how to make the world of crypto in general more inclusive to people from a range of backgrounds.
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