The Unstoppable Podcast

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137 - Building Crypto Applications on Solana with George Harrap at Step Finance Jun 29, 2022

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In today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to George Harrap. George is the Co-Founder of Step Finance, the front page of Solana. George has over a decade of experience in crypto and DeFi and is here to share what he knows.

We talk about how crypto has evolved over the 11 years George has worked with it and how many of the central narratives and trends have changed over time, like the shift from crypto as primarily a payment system to crypto as the basis for applications.

George talks about crypto adoption around the world, the different use cases, and why different economies use the technology in different ways. He also shares some frameworks and mental models for thinking about crypto during downtimes, and some of the most exciting innovations he’s seen in the past year.

We discuss user experience, how to make DeFi more accessible to the masses, how Step Finance works, and why it’s needed. Why did George and his team choose to focus on Solana over other blockchains? Finally, we talk about the importance of data in Web3 and how to use it ethically and productively.

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136 - Why Blockchains Are Cities with Haseeb Qureshi at Dragonfly Capital Jun 22, 2022

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In today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re joined by Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at cryptoasset investment firm Dragonfly Capital.

Haseeb talks about his journey into the world of crypto from a career as a professional poker player, his experience working with crypto for so long, and the similarities and differences he sees between today and the last crypto crash of 2018.

We chat about how a lot of building took place during the last crypto bear market and why productive activity seems to happen more during downtimes. We talk about Dragonfly, and Haseeb shares some of the projects and trends he’s most focused on right now.

We discuss interoperability and the future of a multi-chain world, the concept of “ETH killers,” how Ethereum can find a unique role for itself, scalability, and the importance of creating and solving identity on-chain.

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135 - Blockchain Data Analysis with Christian Dittmeier at Evaluate.Market Jun 15, 2022

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Christian Dittmeier. Christian is the Co-Founder of Evaluate.Market, a platform designed to help you analyze your NFT portfolio and the latest developments in the NFT world. He’s here to talk about blockchain data analysis, how it works, and what it means.

Christian talks about his background in data analysis and how he found his way into the blockchain space via online gaming. We talk about Evaluate, how the tool has grown over time, and what users can do with it today. Why did Christian choose to make Evaluate blockchain agnostic?

We also discuss how people are using the platform today, some of the biggest needs and demands in the Web3 space from a data analytics perspective, and the extent to which current NFT projects rely on OpenSea’s API.

Christian shares some of the data practices he uses when analyzing blockchain data, and we finish off with a chat about the current trends in Web3 and NFTs and what might be lying on the horizon.

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134 - Investing 17,000 ETH Into NFTs with Ryan Carson of 1.21 Gigawatts Fund Jun 08, 2022

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Welcome to another episode of The Unstoppable Podcast. Today we’re talking to Ryan Carson, Founder of 1.21 Gigawatts Fund (121G), which is built to invest in NFTs. He’s here to tell us all about investing in NFTs and how he plans to invest 17,000 ETH in this space.

We talk about Ryan’s experience in crypto investing generally and how he found his way into NFTs, and we discuss the unique challenges and difficulties in the NFT space compared to conventional business and investing. How can we prevent harassment and other negative phenomena in the metaverse and the NFT space?

We also chat about some projects Ryan is currently involved in, like Moonbirds, and some of the ways NFT culture and blockchain technology could change the world. Ryan talks about his investing process and shares his concept of “three pillars” that make a project successful.

Finally, we talk about how the larger global economy could impact Web3, and Ryan shares some of his favorite projects in the space right now.

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133 - On-Chain Reputation and Badges with Matthew Gould from Unstoppable Domains Jun 02, 2022

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, our CEO Matt is here to talk about the fascinating topic of on-chain reputation. Identity and reputation are incredibly important topics in the world of blockchain and could ultimately have a major impact on our everyday lives.

Matt shares his definition of on-chain reputation and we talk about the concept of transactions and how it relates to identity. We also discuss some specific examples of online reputation and we talk about how Web3 will improve these areas.

We dive into the idea of NFT domain integration — allowing users to verify their identity and credentials across multiple platforms via a trusted third party. How many aspects of our reputation are missed in the current online world? And how can we ensure as much information as possible is captured?

We discuss the shift from focusing on products to focusing on experiences when it comes to consumerism. We also look at how digital reputation ties into this. Matt introduces Unstoppable’s new badges feature and what it means for NFT domains and Web3 in general. Finally, we talk about what the future holds when it comes to digital reputation, badges, and NFT domains.

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132 - Building the Largest NFT Marketplace on Solana with Zhuoxun Yin at Magic Eden May 25, 2022

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Zhuoxun Yin, Co-Founder and COO of Magic Eden, the leading NFT marketplace on Solana. Zhuoxun is here to talk about NFTs, Solana, and building marketplaces.

We talk about the importance of fast transactions and how important they are to the user experience when it comes to buying, selling, and creating NFTs. We discuss Solana, and whether the innovation there could eventually outpace that of Ethereum.

Zhuoxun shares what he finds meaningful about building a marketplace, and we talk about the communities that are forming around Magic Eden that go beyond simple transactions. We also talk about how game developers can integrate marketplaces into their games; and how to build communities within Solana.

We discuss the decentralization spectrum and the pros and cons of launching a project as a DAO versus a different approach. Zhuoxun talks about how Magic Eden operates and how decisions are made, and the importance of listening to users. Finally, Zhuoxun shares some words of wisdom for aspiring Web3 builders and entrepreneurs.

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131 - Building NBA Top Shot with Arthur Camara at Dapper Labs May 18, 2022

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Arthur Camara. Arthur is one of the founding team members at Dapper Labs and Head of Product - NBA Top Shot, a blockchain-based trading card system.

Arthur talks about his journey building CryptoKitties in 2017, how it evolved, and the impact that project had on the NFT space as a whole. We talk about how NFTs have changed over the last five years and how powerful innovations often start their lives as toys.

We talk about the idea of flow blockchain—a big innovation at Dapper Labs—what it means, some of the criticisms of it, and how it relates to ERC-721. How should we be thinking about a multi-chain world?

We dive into the history of NBA Top Shot and some of the reasons behind its success, the concept of active fandom, and what it means for fans. We also talk about the pressure on Web3 builders and how Arthur reacts to the high expectations of him. Finally, Arthur shares some of his favorite Web3 creators, entrepreneurs, artists, and NFTs, and we chat about what the future has in store.
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130 - Elon Musk, Free Speech, and Reputation with Mathew Gould from Unstoppable Domains May 11, 2022

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, our very own Founder and CEO Matt Gould is here to talk all about free speech, misinformation, Elon Musk, and how it all comes together in the Web2 and Web3 worlds.

We talk about Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter and what that means for media as a whole, the possibility of making Twitter’s algorithms open-source, and some of the challenges he might face.

Matt discusses some of the problems with platforms like Twitter having a monopoly over online spaces for discussion, the lack of trust in traditional news media, the rise of disinformation, and the resulting problems. We talk about the idea of raising the cost of distributing information online to reduce negative activity like bots.

We also talk about identity verification, the importance of open-source algorithms (and how they impact free speech and censorship), and some of the crypto-based solutions to the problems around identity and reputation online, including NFT domains.

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129 - Building an NFT Community with Pablo Stanley of Robotos May 04, 2022

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Pablo Stanley, a designer, NFT artist, and Founder of Robotos, one of the original NFT collections.

Pablo talks about his experience launching an NFT project and watching it succeed, and some of the challenges like the expectation that NFT founders always be available for communication with the public.

We chat about some of the projects Pablo is involved in like Bueno, which allows non-technical people to start their own NFT collections, and Pablo talks about his journey with Robotos and some of the key lessons he has learned along the way.

We also talk about the idea of attaching data to NFTs, NFT domains, and the role NFTs can play in developing Web3 identities. Finally, Pablo shares some of his inspirations in the Web3 world and what the future holds for this space.

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128 - Onboarding One Million People to Web3 Through Crypto Education with Peter Yang from Odyssey DAO Apr 27, 2022

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In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Peter Yang. Peter founded the Odyssey DAO and has a ton of experience in the world of DAOs, particularly around education.

We talk about Odyssey’s mission and why it’s so focused on education. Peter dives into some of the different elements of Web3 education that Odyssey covers, and what it’s like building a DAO. We also discuss how Odyssey is structured and some of the core principles that Peter and his team are following.

We also discuss the various barriers to entry in crypto and how steps like NFT domains can improve the onboarding process for newcomers to the space. Peter explains how things like identity, credentials, and reputation work in Web3 compared to Web2, and what this means.

Peter also talks about how DAOs can be an equalizing force for people in underrepresented communities and how people can use on-chain resumes to land jobs. We also talk about how DAOs can make asset ownership in Web3 easier and we discuss NFTs in general and their potential.

Peter walks through some of the main challenges facing DAOs and how we can solve them, and we talk about how Web3 works from a product perspective. Finally, Peter talks about some of his favorite DAOs and inspirations and what he thinks the future has in store.

You can follow Josh on Twitter, Peter Yang on Twitter, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.

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