From No Crypto to Know Crypto Blockchain Wayne

Summary
 
Ian Feiner, co-founder of Freckle, shares his background in entertainment and media and how he transitioned into the web3 space. He discusses the journey of Freckle, a daily trivia platform that offers branded content and rewards for participation. Ian emphasizes the importance of utility in NFTs and how they can provide tangible benefits to holders. He also reveals upcoming plans for Freckle, including partnerships with Rug Radio and McFarlane Toys for a Comic-Con live stream event.
 
Learn more about Freckle: https://www.freckle.live/ 
Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: http://fio.net/ 
 
Takeaways
 
Ian Feiner transitioned from the entertainment and media industry to the web3 space, founding Freckle, a daily trivia platform.
Freckle offers branded content and rewards for participation, allowing users to engage with brands and win prizes.
Ian emphasizes the importance of utility in NFTs, providing tangible benefits to holders beyond just floor prices.
Freckle has upcoming partnerships with Rug Radio and McFarlane Toys for a Comic-Con live stream event.
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:43 The Story of Freckle
09:53 The Importance of Utility in NFTs

Summary
 
Joey Stubblefield, founder of Cryptok, joins Blockchain Wayne to discuss the challenges of advertising and building a community in the crypto space. They highlight the need for a platform that allows projects to advertise and connect with their audience without the restrictions and censorship of mainstream social media platforms. Cryptok aims to be that platform, providing a safe space for projects and creators to share content and engage with their audience. They also discuss the importance of Web3 and the potential for crypto to become mainstream in the future.
 
Learn more about Cryptok: https://cryogen.life/  
 
Vote For Cryptok on Killer Whales: https://www.hello.one/killerwhales/project/leaderboard 
 
Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: http://fio.net/
 
Takeaways
 
Cryptok is a platform that aims to provide a safe space for crypto projects and creators to advertise and engage with their audience.
Mainstream social media platforms often have restrictions and censorship when it comes to crypto content, making it difficult for projects to reach their target audience.
Web3 technology allows for direct interaction between creators and users, without the need for intermediaries.
Crypto has the potential to become mainstream in the future, and platforms like Cryptok are setting the stage for the next generation of users.
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:02 Challenges of Advertising in the Crypto Space
16:07 The Power of Web3 and Direct Interaction

Summary
 
In this conversation, Wayne Marcel interviews Mikhail, who is in business development at CertiK and runs a professional Web3 community. They discuss the evolving role of sales in the web3 industry, the importance of content creation and personal branding, and the need for security in the web3 space. Mikhail explains the services offered by CertiK, including smart contract audits, chain audits, and application layer security. He also talks about the challenges of decentralization and the importance of KYC processes. Mikhail shares his experience in building a professional web3 community and the value of building relationships in the industry.
 
Learn more about CertiK: https://www.certik.com/ 
 
Learn more about Network Spotlight: https://www.networkspotlight.io/ 
Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: http://fio.net/ 

Takeaways
 
The role of sales in the web3 industry is evolving, with a merge between marketing and business development.
Content creation and personal branding are essential for reaching and connecting with the web3 community.
Security is crucial in the web3 space, with the need for smart contract audits, chain audits, and application layer security.
Decentralization poses challenges, especially in terms of transparency and KYC processes.
Building relationships and connecting with others in the industry is valuable for personal and professional growth.
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction and Connecting in the Web3 Space
01:05 The Evolving Role of Sales in the Web3 Industry
05:59 Ensuring Security in the Web3 Space with CertiK
08:36 Challenges and Considerations in Decentralization
14:00 Building a Professional Web3 Community and the Value of Relationships

In this episode, Wayne Marcel discusses the post-halving market and shares insights from the NFT NYC and Token 2049 events. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on utility and not just the floor price of NFTs. Wayne also highlights the need for regulatory clarity in the US to prevent innovation from moving to other countries. He encourages listeners to attend crypto events for networking and learning opportunities. Wayne advises understanding the history of money and starting with Bitcoin before exploring other cryptocurrencies. He concludes by urging listeners to double down on education and stay informed about the market.
 
Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: http://fio.net/ 
Learn more about Learnvault: https://learnvault.io/ 
 
Takeaways
 
Focus on the utility of NFTs and not just the floor price.
Regulatory clarity is needed in the US to prevent innovation from moving to other countries.
Attend crypto events for networking and learning opportunities.
Understand the history of money and start with Bitcoin before exploring other cryptocurrencies.
 
Chapters
 
00:00 NFT NYC and the Importance of Utility
07:30 The Value of Attending Crypto Events

Summary
 
In this episode, Blockchain Wayne discusses the Bitcoin halving and its significance. He explains the history of Bitcoin and the halving, emphasizing that Bitcoin is a deflationary asset with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Wayne describes how the halving event reduces the number of new Bitcoins released into the market and discusses the impact on supply and demand. He also highlights the importance of Bitcoin as a decentralized form of money and its potential to change the world. Wayne concludes by mentioning the potential volatility in the Bitcoin price and the long-term value of the cryptocurrency.
 
To Learn more about Bitcoin: https://bitcoin.org/en/ 
 
Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: https://fio.net/
 
Takeaways
 
Bitcoin is a deflationary asset with a fixed supply of 21 million coins.
The halving event reduces the number of new Bitcoins released into the market.
Bitcoin is a decentralized form of money that can change the world.
There may be volatility in the Bitcoin price, but the long-term value is expected to increase.
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction to the Bitcoin Halving
01:09 Bitcoin: A Deflationary Asset with a Fixed Supply
08:45 Bitcoin: The Potential to Change the World
09:42 The Importance of Decentralized Money
14:02 Volatility in the Bitcoin Price
 

Summary
 
In this episode, Blockchain Wayne interviews Pawel from Fio to discuss the background and history of Fio. Pawel shares his journey into the crypto space and how Fio was founded to make sending and receiving cryptocurrencies easier. They discuss the challenges of building a layer one blockchain and the importance of decentralization in the Fio protocol. They also highlight the interoperability of Fio and its financial incentives for integrators. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the path to mass adoption and where Fio fits in the crypto ecosystem.
Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: https://fio.net/
Takeaways
 
Fio was founded to make sending and receiving cryptocurrencies easier, with a focus on the payment space.
Fio aims to provide interoperability across different wallets and blockchains, making the process seamless for users.
Financial incentives, such as compensation for integrators and staking rewards, are built into the Fio ecosystem.
The path to mass adoption of cryptocurrencies is similar to the adoption of the internet, where users will eventually use crypto without even realizing it.
The Fio website (fio.net) and Fio app provide easy access to Fio's functionality.
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:17 The Evolution of the Crypto Space
08:21 Challenges and Achievements in Building Fio
13:14 The Problem Fio Solves
23:00 Financial Incentives for Using Fio
28:54 The Path to Mass Adoption
32:16 Fio Website and App
34:11 Closing Remarks