Citizen Web3 Podcast

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Vik Sharɱa from Cake Wallet Vik Sharma, believes cryptocurrency must remain permissionless, self-custodial, and truly connected to the blockchain, empowering people rather than surveillance companies. His mission is to make crypto accessible, human, and private for everyone, guided by the idea that the will of the people ultimately wins out. Cake Wallet is a self-custody, privacy-focused crypto wallet that makes using Monero, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies simple and accessible for everyone. Designed to balance ease of use with powerful privacy features, it helps users stay in control while protecting their financial freedom. We spoke to Vik Sharɱa about Cake Wallet and: Permissionless self-custody money A true blockchain wallet to communicate with the blockchain Traceability being practiced by chain analysis companies Will of the people does win out Making cryptocurrencies less intimidating for non-techie people Do what your gut tells you Don't listen to other people We just want to belong as human beings We're to provide privacy for everyone Timestamps 00:00 – 03:01 : Intro 03:01 -- 08:30 : Combining steel and Monero 08:30 -- 14:14 : Importance of privacy 14:14 -- 16:37 : Winning the war on privacy 16:37 -- 18:50 : The paradox 18:50 -- 22:00 : Private and Public, Citizens and Governments 22:00 -- 28:50 : The goal 28:50 -- 36:01 : Regrets and/or challenges 36:01 -- 45:20 : Adoption and infrastructure 45:20 -- 48:17 : Talking about this space to others 48:17 -- 51:30 : Building community 51:30 -- 56:30 : Tribalism 56:30 – 01:00:57 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Vik Sharɱa.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Temujin Louie from Wanchain Temujin Louie, warns that while compromise is inevitable, the industry must not abandon its original cyberpunk values and should focus on solving fundamental problems rather than chasing unsustainable trends. He stresses moving beyond token bridges, avoiding proprietary infrastructure, and aiming for true innovation that delivers lasting, open solutions. Wanchain is a blockchain interoperability project connecting nearly 40 chains, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions and decentralized applications. Its mission is to replace fragmented, proprietary systems with open, sustainable infrastructure that drives real adoption and innovation. We spoke to Temujin Louie about Wanchain and: Fear of technology Shift on power Undoubtedly there will have to be some compromise Solve fundamental problems first or cut ourselves out by the knees Adoption and losing some of these values The original vision Cyberpunk values 99% of the industry is not sustainable The next innovative thing that's going to happen Move away from purely just token bridges Replacing core infrastructure with proprietary product is never a good idea An actual win outcome in solving this problem Timestamps 00:00 – 07:50 : Intro 07:50 -- 09:50 : Shift of power 09:50 -- 11:45 : Social networks 11:45 -- 16:40 : Spectrums 16:40 -- 21:30 : Adoption and values 21:30 -- 26:03 : Growing from the community 26:03 -- 33:25 : Difference between Web2 and Web3 33:25 -- 40:50 : Blockchains bring in real revenue 40:50 -- 46:15 : Bridges and failure point 46:15 -- 52:04 : Cross-chain developer community and tribalism 52:04 -- 53:56 : Biggest myth or misconception about bridges 53:56 -- 58:59 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Temujin Louie.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Seun Lanlege from Hyperbridge In an interview, Seun Lanlege shared bold views on philosophy, science, blockchain, and politics—ranging from calling math “alchemy” to claiming Nigeria has the worst election fraud and that the government is the “biggest criminal.” He criticized Ethereum, praised Solana, warned that states could destroy humanity, and touched on profit, capitalism, and the moral compass of life. Polytope Labs is a blockchain R&D company focused on interoperability, privacy, and scalability, best known for its Hyperbridge protocol. Backed by Web3 Foundation and Polkadot grants, it develops infrastructure to securely connect decentralized networks. We spoke to Seun Lanlege about Hyperbridge and: Philosophy is all about asking questions Science is downstream from philosophy The language of math, is a description of the universe Math is this like alchemy Nigeria has the worst election fraud Doubling down on why Ethereum sucks Solana is where Ethereum it’s at Maximizing profit Market always does capitalism Grifters and all kinds of unsavoury characters Blockchains inevitably will inherit the legal frameworks of countries The right way, the hard way Taxation Biggest criminal, which is the government The state is going to destroy humanity Timestamps 00:00 – 03:36 : Intro 03:36 -- 10:20 : Being a developer and philosophy 10:20 -- 13:19 : Involvement with Polkadot and Ethereum 13:19 -- 15:30 : Mad scientist is born 15:30 -- 19:30 : Seeking truth 19:30 -- 26:19 : There are there only two 26:19 -- 34:30 : Use case for Tron 34:30 -- 36:10 : Getting people to want to make the world better 36:10 -- 42:02 : Government and legislation 42:02 -- 47:41 : Community building 47:41 -- 53:55 : Hacks and bridges 53:55 – 01:00:03 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Seun Lanlege.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Zac Williamson from Aztec Zac Williamson, co‑inventor of the PLONK zero‑knowledge proof system, is a former Oxford particle physicist who calls himself a “physics refugee.” He leads the development of privacy‑focused blockchain tools to make money a form of autonomy and agency, aiming for fairer systems as breakthrough technologies reshape trust and justice. Aztec Labs is a Layer‑2 network on Ethereum that uses zero‑knowledge proofs to enable private, scalable smart contracts. Its goal is to give users more autonomy and fairness in digital finance through privacy‑preserving technology. We spoke to Zac Williamson about Aztec and: Physics refugees Breakthrough technology, it becomes a gold rush. And you get scammers. Trust infrastructure technology I want things to be more fair Software you can run only once Quantum computers Play to your strengths Find people to cover for your weaknesses The arc of history always tends towards justice Money is autonomy, it's agency Timestamps 00:00 – 01:17 : Intro 01:17 -- 06:11 : Physics to Web3 06:11 -- 15:20 : Explaining the values of Web3 15:20 -- 17:05 : P2P 17:05 -- 24:24 : What it looks like in five years 24:24 -- 28:40 : Breaking the system 28:40 -- 34:00 : Cryptography 34:00 -- 41:15 : ADHD 41:15 -- 46:30 : Semantics and privacy 46:30 -- 53:19 : Fear 53:19 -- 57:02 : Filling the gaps 57:02 -- 58:30 : The next generation 58:30 -- 01:03:00 : Increasing decentralization 01:03:00 – 01:05:15 : Data centres 01:05:15 – 01:16:20 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Zac Williamson.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features David Pinger from Warden Protocol David Pinger envisions a future where AI and blockchain merge to enable trust-minimized, autonomous systems. Known for saying “blockchain isn’t for humans,” he challenges conventional thinking with a bold, machine-first perspective. Warden Protocol is a Layer-1 blockchain designed for secure, verifiable AI integration with smart contracts and autonomous agents. It enables AI-driven applications to operate across multiple chains in a trust-minimized way. We spoke to David Pinger about Warden Protocol and: Decentralized trust minimized financial system Converging of blockchain and AI The shoes of the founder Majority of startups fail Blockchain as a panacea Blockchain isn't for humans Blockchain and AI can't naturally talk to each other A wave of a new generation of applications Exercise or go crazy Timestamps 00:00 – 05:47 : Intro 05:47 -- 10:00 : Valuable lessons brought to Web3 10:00 -- 11:41 : Web3 vs Web2 founders 11:41 -- 13:40 : Developers vs community 13:40 -- 23:00 : Blockchain change 23:00 -- 27:20 : AI centralization 27:20 -- 33:25 : Hype 33:25 -- 38:33 : Optimism, Hope and technology 38:33 -- 48:00 : Tribalism and building community 48:00 -- 52:25 : To be a validator 52:25 -- 58:12 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: David Pinger.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Mayur Relekar from Arcana network Mayur Relekar, entered crypto for the hype but stayed for its ideals, now advocating for pragmatic, business-driven approaches to Web3. He emphasizes that not everything needs to be fully decentralized and sees the future in users engaging with apps, not chains. Arcana Network is a Web3 infrastructure startup focused on simplifying blockchain use through its Chain Abstraction Protocol, allowing users to manage and spend assets across multiple chains without bridges or gas fees. Its tools—like Arcana Auth, Gasless SDK, and Wallet—aim to make Web3 as seamless as Web2. We spoke to Mayur Relekar about Arcana network and: Got in with shitcoins and stayed for the tech The ideals and the philosophies of crypto Degenerating into just a pure casino No money in Web3 gaming yet Not everything needs to be pure Web3 No money in Web3 social yet Making choices purely based on business requirements The choice of building on so many more stacks People start using apps instead of using chains Timestamps 00:00 – 07:20 : Intro 07:20 -- 14:50 : Idealistic future we hoped for 14:50 -- 18:04 : Pure Web3 stack 18:04 -- 26:31 : Helping people 26:31 -- 36:40 : Decentralization and centralization spectrum 36:40 -- 42:48 : Binaries 42:48 -- 49:40 : Memes, community building and feeding developers 49:40 -- 54:13 : Maintaining security and efficiency 54:13 – 59:28 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Mayur Relekar.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Barry Plunkett from Skip Protocol Barry Plunkett, advocates for reclaiming digital ownership and identity from big tech through first-principles thinking and decentralized systems. He sees Cosmos as a platform offering infinite ways to solve problems, where technology, community, and values-aligned tokens converge to reshape the digital future. Skip Protocol is a Cosmos-based infrastructure platform that helps blockchains and validators capture and distribute MEV through tools like sealed-bid auctions and block SDKs. Its mission is to democratize MEV while protecting users from harmful practices like frontrunning. We spoke to Barry Plunkett about Skip Protocol and: Try to always think from first principles Data and our identities are in the custody by big tech Taking back digital ownership rights Communication is infinite Cosmos gives an infinite number of ways to solve problems Taking back digital property rights Gun to my head, I'm probably picking the community Arcane dark art We just want to crush the narrative Token that aligns with the technology platform and values of the ecosystem Timestamps 00:00 – 10:32 : Intro 10:32 -- 20:10 : Coming to realization 20:10 -- 27:30 : Deleting others 27:30 -- 38:31 : Decentralized world 38:31 -- 41:40 : Developers or a large community 41:40 -- 50:30 : Things from the Cosmos 50:30 -- 55:20 : Education and leading by example 55:20 – 01:07:06 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Barry Plunkett.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Eric Brakey from The FreeState Project Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project and former Maine State Senator, champions individual liberty, medical cannabis reform, and limited government. He believes New Hampshire is fertile ground for building a freer society based on the principle: “Don’t hurt people or take their stuff.” The Free State Project is a movement to recruit 20,000 liberty-minded individuals to move to New Hampshire and create a stronghold for limited government and personal freedom. It aims to build a free society through peaceful activism, community-building, and principled resistance to state overreach. We spoke to Eric Brakey about The Free State Project and: Medical cannabis policy The bureaucracy and special interests are relentless The ground is fertile in New Hampshire for freedom Building a free society Don’t hurt people or take their stuff You can look like a radical or you can advance radical things Take every opportunity to question our understandings and assumptions Liberty is one of the most beautiful ideas The price of Liberty is eternal vigilance State shrinking and I see Liberty expanding Timestamps 00:00 – 03:47 : Intro 03:47 -- 10:00 : Moving from politics 10:00 -- 13:54 : New Hampshire 13:54 -- 22:57 : Building a libertarian community 22:57 -- 28:44 : Maintaining core principles 28:44 -- 39:50 : Moral convictions and bureaucracy 39:50 -- 46:00 : Does liberty need a state? 46:00 -- 51:25 : Liberty in a bubble 51:25 -- 57:38 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Eric Brakey.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Emmanuel Aldeguer from Axone Emmanuel Aldeguer, champions decentralized AI as the ultimate revolution, emphasizing the shift from speculative ventures to meaningful, collaborative innovation. He envisions a Web3 "Cambrian explosion" where blockchain enables a new era of transparent knowledge sharing and coordination. Axone is a decentralized Layer 1 protocol, designed to orchestrate collaborative AI workflows by connecting data, models, and infrastructure across a trust-minimized, blockchain-powered network. Built on the Cosmos SDK, it enables participants to share and monetize AI resources securely and transparently, fostering a more equitable and open AI ecosystem. We spoke to Emmanuel Aldeguer about Axone and: Venture capitalists who are seeking quick exit Speculative situation for everything Dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants Blockchain technology and the power of the decentralization Nash equilibrium with blockchain Decentralized AI the ultimate revolution Data, information, and knowledge Cambrian explosion of Web3 Timestamps 00:00 – 10:53 : Intro 10:53 -- 19:52 : Balancing life 19:52 -- 25:50 : Cambrian explosion of Web3 25:50 -- 29:04 : AI and decentralization 29:04 -- 34:40 : AXONE 34:40 -- 38:31 : Surveillance industry 38:31 -- 46:03 : The future 46:03 -- 50:37 : Tribalism 50:37 -- 01:00:01 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Emmanuel Aldeguer .

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Sterlin Lujan from Logos Sterlin Lujan entered the blockchain space through activism, viewing the state as a parasitic, illegitimate institution upheld by cultural propaganda and public schooling. Embracing cypherpunk values and high risk tolerance, he sees blockchain as a tool for productive resistance and the foundation for emerging alternatives like network states. Logos is a fully decentralized, privacy-focused, and politically neutral technology stack designed to support self-sovereign virtual territories and network states. It integrates blockchain-based protocols—Nomos for consensus, Codex for storage, and Waku for messaging—to enable the creation of borderless, trust-minimized institutions governed by voluntary communities. We spoke to Sterlin Lujan about Polis Labs and: Got into this space, because of activism A good kid in paper prison Why the system is so corrupt State is this parasitic organization Doing things that are active and productive rather than complaining Being black-pilled Government is an illegitimate institution that has the mystique of legitimacy The problem is cultural indoctrination and propaganda Public schooling is a propaganda machine Propaganda and risk tolerance Uncle Sam, the fatherland, the motherland A lot of scams in Ponzi's Cypherpunk values Proliferation of network states Having a tremendous amount of risk tolerance Governance is not solved, it's an open question Timestamps 00:00 – 09:16 : Intro 09:16 -- 14:20 : The why 14:20 -- 31:50 : Why don't people act? 31:50 -- 40:00 : Has the movement done anything? 40:00 -- 47:53 : What’s happening right now? 47:53 -- 54:19 : Why will it succeed? 54:19 -- 58:00 : Advice to keep core values 58:00 – 01:04:34 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Sterlin Lujan.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Gabriel from Cartesi Gabriel Coutinho de Paula, a researcher at Cartesi, envisions a decentralized future where ecosystems are free from centralized control and nurtured by collaborative effort. He emphasizes honest validation, coordination to prevent the tragedy of the commons, and the importance of innovation—while reminding us not to take things too seriously. Cartesi is a decentralized Layer 2 infrastructure that enables scalable, verifiable computation using standard software tools like Linux. By bridging traditional programming with blockchain, Cartesi empowers developers to build more complex, real-world dApps while preserving decentralization and trust. Timestamps 00:00 – 06:36 : Intro 06:36 -- 10:30 : Personal vs professional challenge 10:30 -- 14:28 : Biting our own tail 14:28 -- 21:20 : Foundations 21:20 -- 26:46 : Researching in Web2 and Web3 26:46 -- 35:19 : Cartesi 35:19 -- 41:18 : Security, Decentralization and Scalability 41:18 -- 57:30 : An honest validator 57:30 – 01:05:07 : The Blitz We spoke to Gabriel Coutinho de Paula about Cartesi and: Synthesizing drugs Challenge is very nice, but it doesn't hold you New industry that will revolutionize the world Beneficial for everyone to coordinate The tragedy of the commons Ecosystem should be free from any single influence The spirit of decentralization Gardeners that tend to this ecosystem and trying to make it grow An honest validator In the end, have assumptions and a first step Trusting the L1 Getting reminded to not take things too seriously If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Gabriel Coutinho de Paula.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Tom Trowbridge from Fluence Tom Trowbridge, champions decentralized technology as essential to preserving freedom in an increasingly centralized internet. He warns against the control of big tech and governments, urging the development of alternatives like Web3 to protect individual autonomy and resist centralized power. Fluence Labs is building a decentralized computing protocol that enables peer-to-peer applications to run without centralized servers. By empowering developers to deploy apps on a permissionless network, Fluence aims to create a censorship-resistant, resilient infrastructure for the Web3 ecosystem. Timestamps 00:00 – 10:41 : Intro 10:41 -- 17:04 : Changing lives 17:04 -- 21:41 : The industry and surveillance 21:41 -- 26:05 : ELI5 what is dePIN 26:05 -- 31:40 : Decentralized infrastructure for networks 31:40 -- 41:50 : Revenue and memes 41:50 -- 45:35 : Closeness to fully decentralizing computing platforms 45:35 -- 53:35 : Uniting developers across blockchain 53:35 – 59:24 : The Blitz We spoke to Tom Trowbridge about Fluence and: Decentralized technology is super important for humanity The internet has become more centralized Web3 is an effective way to counter the dominance Amazons term of service agreement, basically allowing them to turn you off Incumbent on us to just be building the alternative Government's DNA is to try and control Power likes to get more power Central bank digital currency Crowdsourced physical infrastructure put together in a network The most scaled decentralized application in history existed before Bitcoin The Medici family If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Tom Trowbridge.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Pavel from Zano Ravaga Pavel Ravaga embraces the cypherpunk ethos, advocating for privacy blockchains while critiquing government oversight, meme coin speculation, and the permanence of transaction histories. He sees crypto’s potential for financial freedom but acknowledges that mainstream users prioritize convenience over privacy. Zano is a privacy-focused blockchain designed for secure, untraceable transactions and decentralized applications. It combines cryptographic techniques with a flexible architecture to enhance financial privacy while ensuring scalability and usability. We spoke to Pavel Ravaga about Zano and: Hardcore cryptocurrency The cypher punks Against the government and try to stay off the radar Tin-head foil theories Storing your personal wealth on privacy blockchains Meme coins Gambling addiction Room to grow Stealing games from Steam People use tokens more than anything else History of your transactions stored in blockchain forever Normal people don't care about privacy Timestamps 00:00 – 03:00 : Intro 03:00 -- 08:40 : Staying off the radar 08:40 -- 13:01 : Arriving in web3 13:01 -- 18:00 : Memes 18:00 -- 20:06 : Battling tribalism 20:06 -- 23:07 : Coin versus token 23:07 -- 28:29 : Privacy and libertarianism 28:29 -- 34:21 : Fears role 34:21 -- 40:00 : Advice on building a crypto project 40:00 -- 48:28 : Distribution 48:28 -- 51:01 : Building a community 51:01 -- 57:47 : Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Pavel Ravaga.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Aliaksandr Hudzilin an Angel Investor Aliaksandr "Sasha" Hudzilin, co-founder of Human Guild, is a blockchain and Web3 innovator focused on rebuilding the internet and navigating the fast-moving AI and crypto landscapes. He values cultural understanding, risk-taking, and personal balance through activities like hiking and reading. Human Guild, co-founded by Aliaksandr "Sasha" Hudzilin, supports creators and developers in building sustainable Web3 projects on NEAR Protocol. NEAR is a scalable, developer-friendly blockchain designed to enable decentralized applications with low fees and high performance. We spoke to Aliaksandr Hudzilin about Near and: Culturally understanding people locally Yin and yang Rebuilding the internet Blockchain being used for all kinds of use cases The AI space is moving really fast Pre-training to reasoning models Seeing cooler Web3 startups Navigating the law Building copycats Killing whales Risk capital Hiking, reading, staying healthy Learning Balance Timestamps 00:00 – 03:20 : Intro 03:20 -- 06:50 : Making and keeping connections 06:50 -- 10:10 : Yin and yang 10:10 -- 24:50 : Opinions on blockchain apart from financial 24:50 -- 28:37 : Being airheaded 28:37 -- 31:10 : Fear 31:10 -- 45:30 : Advice for founders 45:30 -- 48:26 : Examples of Web3 investing 48:26 -- 54:50 : Removing that stigma 54:50 – 01:0:23 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Aliaksandr 'Sasha' Hudzilin.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Mohammed Patla from Secure Secrets Mohammed Patla is a strong advocate for Web3, data sovereignty, and financial sustainability, emphasizing user choice, education, and learning from failures. He believes in balancing data sharing for benefits, challenges government transparency, and envisions a future where decentralization empowers individuals despite regulatory resistance. Since 2019, Secure Secrets has helped build Secret Network’s infrastructure as a validator and developer. Committed to privacy, they see Secret Network as key to enabling programmable privacy in Web3. We spoke to Mohammed Patla about 𝕊ecure 𝕊ecrets and: We lose data on a daily basis Give away some of your data for the benefits Web3 is an emerging technology Give people the choice Education, learning to distinguish between the good and the bad The governments and regularity bodies don't like it Government can never be fully transparent Getting my parents and friends onboarded Financials are important Learning from failures Building towards sustainability What the future could look like Timestamps 00:00 – 07:00 : Intro 07:00 -- 15:30 : Privacy 15:30 -- 20:20 : Overcoming fear 20:20 -- 28:55 : Personal goal 28:55 -- 35:06 : Biggest challenge 35:06 -- 47:35 : Projects need to eat 47:35 -- 55:00 : Self hosting 55:00 – 59:34 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Mohammed Patla.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Nixo from Ethereum Foundation Nixo shared candid insights on trust in centralized exchanges, the small yet influential nature of Crypto Twitter, and the importance of following genuine interests over money. He also highlighted challenges in finding competent legal experts and how people are naturally inclined to pick sides in the crypto space. The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Ethereum’s development, research, and ecosystem growth. While it doesn’t control Ethereum, it funds key upgrades, research, and community initiatives to ensure the network remains open, decentralized, and innovative. We spoke to Nixo about Ethereum Foundation and: I was like, of course, I trust centralized exchanges Sketchy Russian exchange Breeds of Oceanographers Solo stakers Go where you’re interested instead of following the money Synthesizing cocaine Finding competent lawyers and CPAs Crypto Twitter is extremely small Evolutionarily predisposed to picking a team Timestamps 00:00 – 11:30 : Intro 11:30 -- 18:10 : Dream journey 18:10 -- 24:00 : Sirens are calling and the loss of physical cash 24:00 -- 29:20 : Changing lives 29:20 -- 36:10 : Overwhelmed and values 36:10 -- 41:50 : Tribalism and memes 41:50 – 55:40 : Data centres 55:40 – 01:00:01 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Nixo.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Thomas from High Stakes Thomas reflected on the crypto space, from vanishing millions and GPU shortages to the importance of strategic positioning through foundations. For him, success comes down to a broad assessment—analyzing white papers, infrastructure quality, and costs—while only engaging in truly interesting projects, all with a bit of a Batman mindset. High Stakes provides reliable, secure validator services for multiple blockchains, backed by strong Swiss-based infrastructure. Committed to decentralization, they actively engage in governance, develop community tools, and support other validator teams in the open-source spirit. We spoke to Thomas about High Stakes and: Seeing about a million dollars that just vanished Bored out of my mind You couldn't buy a GPU because of all the miners Foundations, the fastest way of securing a position Only get involved with interesting projects It's about a broad assessment Reading the white paper Hobo asking for money Multiple parameters, quality of the infrastructure, also the cost Being Batman Timestamps 00:00 – 05:20 : Intro 05:20 -- 10:41 : The switch 10:41 -- 13:02 : Deciding to go that way 13:02 -- 22:01 : What not to do and chain selection 22:01 -- 29:20 : Validators contributing to adoption 29:20 -- 36:08 : Cosmos and goals 36:08 -- 51:00 : Setup 51:00 – 55:37 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Thomas Lafaille.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Sandy Carter from Unstoppable Domains Sandy Carter is a tech visionary who champions continuous learning, innovation without a "playbook," and the power of mindset in driving success. She advocates for blockchain, AI, and digital ownership while emphasizing customer obsession, creative “playstorming,” and the balance of purpose and profit in technology. Unstoppable Domains aims to give everyone a user-owned digital identity through Web3 domains that empower individuals to control their data. These domains go beyond traditional use, offering unique capabilities in the decentralized web. We spoke to Sandy Carter about Unstoppable Domains and: I've always loved tech AI is much broader than just chat GPT A bucket list No freaking playbook Ask the question because nobody's done it Continuous learner It has to do with your mindset Words that we need to adjust Play storm Not just Brainstorming it, Playstorming Purpose and profit Data ownership People are naive about blockchain You build it and they will come Domains are the world's first real digital asset Customer obsessed; user obsessed Timestamps 00:00 – 04:12 : Intro 04:12 -- 08:00 : Internal driver 08:00 -- 15:18 : A day and missing the Web2 world 15:18 -- 23:50 : Adoption within our generation 23:50 -- 31:30 : Web3 and mass adoption 31:30 -- 37:00 : AI and power 37:00 -- 40:00 : Surveillances on chain 40:00 -- 46:01 : Devil’s Advocate question 46:01 -- 50:25 : How to decide 50:25 -- 53:30 : Working with community 53:30 – 01:00:21 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Sandy Carter.

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 about 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about NorthTensor 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Bitware Co 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about StaRKe Solana Validator 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Hodling 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 If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Guardian 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Citrea 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 and Riccardo Spagni about 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Crowd Control 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Omnity 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Uptick 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Wallet connect 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about LayerTwo Labs 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Symphony 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Absolute 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about QEVM 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Naoris Protocole 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Bitcoin Takeover 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Rockaway 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Union 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Milkyway 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about Staex 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed 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 about PFC 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 Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Ian.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Luke Saunders from Delphi Labs Luke Saunders, advocates for investing in diverse crypto projects and the advantage of being a first mover, particularly with decentralized AI and faster crypto solutions. He emphasizes that success comes from being well-connected, actively engaging with the environment, and having a personal purpose to drive happiness. Delphi Labs is a research and development lab dedicated to incubating and accelerating innovative Web 3 technologies. Their mission is to advance the decentralized future more efficiently and effectively. We spoke to Luke Saunders about Delphi Labs and: We invest in projects all across the crypto space It pays to be at the very like forefront of tech Pretty successful people tend to be connected and very good at hustling The first move has a big advantage Faster and better crypto There's an advantage to being first Get out of the building Decentralized AI It needs to be decentralized to result in a better product Hundred-billion-dollar cluster consuming as much power as London You just need a purpose as a person to be happy Timestamps 00:00 – 05:43 : Intro 05:43 -- 09:19 : Internal drive 09:19 -- 16:30 : Selecting the correct startup 16:30 -- 18:29 : Personal mission 18:29 -- 26:12 : Trading and understanding the market 26:12 -- 31:35 : Advice for builders and teams who want to scale 31:35 -- 50:21 : Crypto AI 50:21 -- 54:27 : The future and end goal as a society 54:27 – 57:17 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Luke Saunders.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Justin Gary from SolForge Fusion Justin Gary is a dynamic thinker who emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, advocating for resilience and the effective application of knowledge. He values the uniqueness of ideas and collectibles, believes in the transformative potential of Web3, and embraces discomfort and uncertainty as integral to growth. SolForge Fusion is an innovative digital trading card game that combines strategic depth with collectible card gameplay, offering players a unique and engaging experience. Developed by industry veterans, it features dynamic mechanics and evolving strategies, making it a favorite among card game enthusiasts. We spoke to Justin Gary about SolForge Fusion and: Create, contribute, and learn and grow Work with awesome people, make awesome things, help each other grow I threw my back out from reading I define myself proudly as creative to help inspire others School doesn't train you to think outside the box There's opportunity out there for those that are willing to take it Government and prelaw are equally boring and mind numbing Testing yourself against the world is the way that you learn who you are Knowledge is not the problem. The problem is being able to actively put that knowledge to work Having the resilience to build back up Life is gonna punch you in the face, and you're gonna get back up again Creativity breeds constraints Almost certainly, your idea is wrong I didn't invent it. I just wrote it down Every collectible is a one of one What's the value of a thing? depends on how many people use the thing Playing between the familiar and unknown Web3 is the answer To cultivate comfort with uncertainty and impermanence Embracing discomfort is part of it Timestamps 00:00 – 07:53 : Intro 07:53 -- 16:00 : Thoughts on education. 16:00 -- 22:40 : The feeling of achievement. 22:40 -- 29:00 : User experience and interfaces. 29:00 -- 33:02 : Attracting users to SolForge 33:02 -- 42:25 : Choosing a blockchain. 42:25 -- 50:20 : The motivation to allow players to the creation the world? 50:20 -- 53:01 : Why is it important to you to make things last? 53:01 – 01:02:35 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Justin Gary.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Boxer from Dune Analytics Boxer highlighted his passion for technology and the benefits of a no-trust environment, while critiquing the manipulative nature of algorithms and emphasizing the importance of stepping away from screens. Dune Analytics allows users to access and visualize blockchain data with custom queries and dashboards. It fosters transparency and innovation in the crypto space through real-time data and community support. We spoke to Boxer about Dune Analytics and: I'm in it for the tech There’re benefits of a no trust environment Not level one, but level eight When you have reputation to lose Code is like spaghetti There's no big tech scene in Germany One query to rule them all The Wild West The algorithm just wants to fuck with you and keep your attention Go and touch some grass Anti-authority and that’s why I like crypto Information diet Dopamine systems too weak to stop shits into your brain Start from first principles Sound sources Researchers in Vietnam or in Indonesia Click farms Smoke and mirrors Not so attentive governments Timestamps 00:00 – 21:45 : Intro 21:45 -- 31:42 : What is the mindset that you need to find the right information? 31:42 -- 46:00 : Different approaches to methodology and how to improve. 46:00 -- 55:39 : Surveillance analytics 55:39 – 01:03:42 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Boxer.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Ioannis from Noders Ioannis, a passionate blockchain advocate, finds an MBA useless and aims to promote decentralization. Despite Bali's crypto boom, he laments that most people don’t understand the technology. Noders Team performs validations across multiple blockchain networks, enhancing their security and earning compensation. Users can also earn rewards by staking tokens with their validators. We spoke to Ioannis about NODERS and: MBA diploma is quite a useless thing It's just amazing Believer that blockchain can solve problems of societies War in Ukraine Testnet runners COVID The second industry of Indonesian is blockchain Prince of Bali Digital nomads and crypto enthusiasts Crypto booming here COVID 80% of the people don't really understand what they're dealing with Feeling sick of just earning money Promote decentralization Promote blockchain technology Standing on the shoulders of giants Technology really solves important problems of societies Curiosity Timestamps 00:00 – 12:31 : Intro 12:31 -- 18:49 : Crypto community on Bali? 18:49 -- 23:50 : What’s the mixture of the Bali community? 23:50 -- 25:40 : Reason for concentrating on Celestia? 25:40 -- 33:02 : Opinions on BTC 33:02 -- 39:30 : What's the goal? 39:30 -- 44:40 : How is the world going to be different? 44:40 -- 47:50 : What’s the next revolution? 47:50 -- 51:00 : Individual contribution 51:00 – 57:59 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Ioannis Ioannidis.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Francisco from Monero Francisco criticized the "War on Privacy," emphasizing the illusion of surveillance, the risks of wrongful accusations, and the need for risk mitigation, while advocating for the decentralization of the banking industry. Monero offers swift transaction times and strong privacy features, effectively solving blockchain scaling issues while ensuring untraceable transactions. It is designed to provide secure and private financial interactions, standing out in the cryptocurrency space for its emphasis on anonymity and decentralization. We spoke to Francisco about Monero and: Visa takes two to three business days to settle a worldwide transaction Monero takes 20 minutes to settle a worldwide transaction Monero has solved the scaling issue in level one blockchains Innocence coin where you totally remove the chance of surveillance Illusion of the surveillance Bitcoin paper is a critical document Baby boomer We don't stick our hands into the till You're going to be accused of a serious crime, or act of terrorism European jurisprudence and the concept of proportionality European Convention on Human Rights War on privacy Governments drank the Kool-Aid Blockchain surveillance industry Technological evolution The banking industry is more decentralized Mitigate your risk Giving alms to the poor is a virtuous act Timestamps 00:00 – 05:59 : Intro 05:59 -- 09:25 : The story of getting into Web 3 09:55 -- 27:28 : Compliance, big balls, and Monero. 27:28 -- 30:40 : Rebranding 30:40 -- 36:30 : Transactions and bad engineering. 36:30 -- 40:59 : Government and social impact. 40:59 -- 46:30 : Why are people afraid? 46:30 -- 49:37 : Biggest issues that can be faced by Monero. 49:37 -- 52:02 : Cash and barter are a viable alternative for Monero? 52:02 -- 57:41 : Contributing to a project 57:41 – 01:05:40 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Francisco.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Parsa from Meetwithwallet Parsa is a tech expert and fitness influencer who excels in content creation and traditional weightlifting, emphasizing the importance of privacy and trust in remote work. He advocates for clear, user-friendly processes and incremental progress to improve community interactions and project management. "Meetwithwallet" is a Web3 scheduling tool that allows users to schedule meetings by connecting their crypto wallets, offering features like token-gated meetings, custom links, and notifications via email and Discord. It supports various blockchain technologies and provides plans for different user needs. We spoke to Parsa about Meetwithwallet and: Double life as a tech savvy and a fitness influencer Traditional weightlifting and bodybuilding is my go-to move By coaching I learned content writing and content creation Finding the people who have done it before is challenging Physically decentralized but socially re-centralized Currently there is no unified solution Compromising privacy for efficiency People are losing trust Critical moments within a project It's not a good product if it needs a manual Minimizing the confusion Creating better processes for your communities Taking one step at a time Finding the most unexpected answer Timestamps 00:00 – 03:28 : Intro 03:28 -- 06:30 : Getting into fitness 06:30 -- 10:50 : Assimilating into the community 10:50 -- 12:40 : The end goal 12:40 -- 19:10 : Implementing Web3 19:10 -- 23:30 : Fear of creating privacy 23:30 -- 27:00 : Experience with building in the community 27:00 -- 30:08 : Adoption 30:08 -- 34:44 : Approach to design 34:44 -- 36:30 : Safe and secure for the end user 36:30 – 44:55 : The Blitz If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator Listen to the YouTube version Follow us on Twitter Sign up to the RSS feed Special Guest: Parsa Bolouri.