Uptick Project Podcast - An Entire Interoperable Web3 Decentralized NFT Ecosystem

Uptick Project Podcast

Listen to Brian Xin and John Ikeda-Williams talk about what is new with the Uptick Project and the Uptick NFT Marketplace App.

  1. 18.09.2022

    Uptick Updates - Episode 25: Q3 & Q4 Updates Including Testnet Version 2 & the Ethereum Merge

    TIMESTAMPS   00:00:19 - The team has been crazy busy…  00:01:06 - Addressing Q3 and Q4 goals  00:01:25 - 3 major project elements  1) Infrastructure on the Uptick Chain - cross-chain interoperability with other ecosystems  2) The marketplaces - multi-chain / cross-chain support marketplaces    a) Cosmo/IRISNet   b) Net Loopring   c) EVM version on top of Uptick Chain Testnet - more EVM chains to come  00:02:15 - Testnet 2 by the end of September…?  00:02:30 - Testnet 1 concluded June/July 2022  00:02:50 - Testnet Phase 2 Deliverables…    00:05:32 - Testnet 2 will be more advanced and completed than phase 1 (basic framework)  00:06:18 - Phase 2- inviting all community members to participate in the…   a) validator   b) governance side   c) marketplace side   with a more complicated incentive program to provide suggestions and give    feedback 00:08:29 - Why are you spending so much time building an EVM marketplace again when you already built one?  To provide more rights management/loyalty options/freedom to creators  00:10:51 - IRISNet & Loopring Marketplaces Update  00:11:20 - Loopring Marketplace community is very active - 300,000+ NFTs already minted - seems to be attracting the younger generation - PFPs, gaming, animation  00:12:20 - IRISNet Marketplace is more mature - new creators onboarding & has a more artistic vibe 00:13:30 - IRISNet Creators Collection Campaign is ongoing    00:16:24 - Listing NFTs in IRIS token vs. ATOM token  00:17:24 - Ethereum merge thoughts  00:25:53 - Monitor Discord for more Testnet Details: https://discord.gg/rKym4tkU  00:26:10 - There will be an important step by the end of Q3 00:26:18 - By early Q4, you’ll be able to see the power of the token, and the economic model will take action.  Q4 will be a very exciting period  00:27:39 - Uptick is building a business-grade NFT infrastructure for all kinds of NFTs

    28 Min.
  2. 13.08.2022

    Uptick Updates - Episode 22: Uptick is releasing the Uptick Marketplace on Loopring

    #layer2 #loopring #nft #marketplace    TIMESTAMPS:   00:00:12 - Big News!  Uptick is releasing the Uptick Marketplace on Loopring  00:00:32 - Layer 2 solutions  00:02:13 - Strategy behind choosing Loopring  00:06:16 - Will users go from Loopring to Uptick?  00:08:07 - Uptick and Loopring are open to any type of creator or user.  It is a general marketplace for everybody.  00:09:01 - Introducing Uptick users to Ethereum  00:09:53 - Uptick can provide their long-term accumulated NFT marketplace experience to Loopring  00:11:42 - Connecting using MetaMask  00:14:00 - Minting on Loopring, through Uptick?  00:15:53 - Choosing to land on IRISNet, Loopring, and Uptick Chain (currently in testnet)  00:16:19 - Is everyone going to switch over to Layer 2 solutions like Loopring to save on gas fees?  00:18:31 - Staying up to date on the progress and upcoming campaigns    TAGS:   #uptick #web3 #nft #blockchain #technology #evolution #art #digitalart #layer #digitalassets #businessgrade #security #secure #fast #cheap #secure #ZK-rollups #evm #evmmachine #ethereum #eth #layer1 #layer2 #l1 #L2 #sidechain #b2b #empowerment #interoperability #crosschain #metadata #standards #gme #gamestop #marketplace #wallet #cosmos #ecosystem #strategy #dex #mint #sell #buy #trade #platform #grassroots #loopring #lrc #decentralized #web #mobile #app #cryptopunks #opensea #cryptopunk #gas #fees #fungible #nft #nfts    LINKS:   Uptick on Loopring: https://loopring.upticknft.com/ Uptick Web-Based NFT Marketplace - https://uptickNFT.com/ Uptick Mobile Marketplace NFT App Download Link - https://uptickproject.com/  Tutorial Video 1 - https://youtu.be/w2l5sd8FlTY/ Tutorial Video 2 - https://youtu.be/KzGjxvuOfuw/ Tutorial Video 3 (NEW) - https://youtu.be/R6Ml-qqyczU/  Telegram Chat - https://t.me/uptickproject/Discord - https://discord.gg/8TJrfGkV/ Twitter 1 - https://twitter.com/uptickproject/ Twitter 2 - https://twitter.com/upticknft/ Uptick Network Blog: https://blog.uptickproject.com/  Uptick EVM Testnet Marketplace - https://market.testflight.uptick.network/ Uptick Network Testnet Information Site - https://docs.uptick.network/ Uptick Network Validator List - https://explorer.testnet.uptick.network/

    20 Min.
  3. 01.08.2022

    Uptick Updates - Episode 21: Web 3 = Metaverse? Building Infrastructure For The Metaverse Gold Rush

    TIMESTAMPS:   00:16 -  Web 3.0 Disrupters Week - panel discussions on Web 3.0, the Metaverse & NFTs   01:55 - What is the Metaverse?  02:13 - What is Web. 3.0?  Decentralized Internet and a virtual immersive experience?  It is not formally defined yet.  It is evolving.  02:40 - VR, AR & MR  03:39 - social aspect (and ease of communicating/connecting) of the metaverse  05:12 - communicating with AI systems (man/machine interface)  05:39 - open systems  06:20 - Web 3.0 = Metaverse  08:37 - connecting different metaverse platforms to create one giant interoperable Metaverse  10:06 - MR = Mixed Reality (headsets not required)  11:14 - tying the Metaverse together through NFTs  12:49 - digital/tokenized assets  13:50 - economy model  15:13 - assets can be both physical and service/time based  15:25 - selling legal services in the Metaverse (lawyer example)  16:16 - Why speak to a lawyer in the Metaverse?  What are the benefits?  18:50 - What is pushing the Metaverse movement?  19:51 - NFT art was the first hit in the NFT world, VR is the first step in the Metaverse.  Applications will continue to expand.  20:42 - content is the king  23:27 - AI creating a new dimension to the world  24:07 - The Metaverse is opening portals and allowing humans to explore the entire universe?  24:50 - immersive experiences  25:38 - wrapping up - NFTs in the Metaverse = a tokenized world LINKS: Uptick Web-Based NFT Marketplace - https://UptickNFT.com Uptick NFT Mobile Marketplace App Download Link - https://uptickproject.com

    28 Min.
  4. 21.07.2022

    Uptick Updates - Episode 20: Build Your Own Web 3 NFT-Based Home On Uptick!

    #NFT #web3 #decentralized #crypto #interoperability #Uptick    TIMESTAMPS 00:46 - Why join Uptick NFT Marketplace  01:32 - What does “NFT” really mean to you?  02:10 - Blockchain / NFT technology ensures ownership (a permanent record)  02:36 - metadata standards, royalty percentage, and license codes need to be preserved  03:34 - NFTs are not just JPEGs  04:05 - fair protocol - low commissions  5.01 - Uptick wants to protect the best interests of the creators  05:21 - Selling NFTs is NOT “set and forget”.  Uptick has a full set of tools for creators, for example, direct messaging.  06:18 - build a fans/membership economy - DCRM - Web 3.0 driven platform  06:56 - Uptick has unlockable NFTs: discount sales / exclusive sales  07:58 - more NFT formats coming  08:42 - smart contract type logic  08:55 - referrals  09:21 - all creators are welcome to try the Uptick NFT Marketplace - It is not just an app, it is an entire ecosystem  10:19 - Uptick is very open to suggestions from creators  10:45 - a lot of components are being built behind the scenes  11:25 - infrastructure will be opened up to developers which should make the ecosystem very interesting  12:09 - functional / utility NFTs: ticket - ticket stub - pass/discount ticket …  13:35 - creators need to have a small business plan before minting their works on a platform  13:56 - distribute collectible cards (not just 1/1) to establish your collector base - cardholders get discounts or some other benefits  14:48 - create a market-making process - be an entrepreneur   15:20 - "Your network is your net worth."  15:42 - Be consistent!   Regular communication with the community is important.  Be responsive.  17:00 - more exciting stuff coming in future episodes.   LINKS:   Telegram Chat - https://t.me/uptickproject Discord - https://discord.gg/8TJrfGkV Twitter 1 - https://twitter.com/uptickproject Twitter 2 - https://twitter.com/upticknft  Uptick EVM Testnet Marketplace - https://market.testflight.uptick.network Uptick Network Validator List - https://explorer.testnet.uptick.netwo...  Uptick Network Information Site - https://www.uptick.network Uptick Network Testnet Information Site - https://docs.uptick.network/ Uptick Network Blog: https://blog.uptickproject.com/uptick...   Uptick Web-Based NFT Marketplace - https://uptickNFT.com Uptick Mobile Marketplace NFT App Download Link - https://uptickproject.com  Tutorial Video 1 - https://youtu.be/w2l5sd8FlTY Tutorial Video 2 - https://youtu.be/KzGjxvuOfuw Tutorial Video 3 (NEW) - https://youtu.be/R6Ml-qqyczU LINKS:   Telegram Chat - https://t.me/uptickproject Discord - https://discord.gg/8TJrfGkV Twitter 1 - https://twitter.com/uptickproject Twitter 2 - https://twitter.com/upticknft  Uptick EVM Testnet Marketplace - https://market.testflight.uptick.network Uptick Network Validator List - https://explorer.testnet.uptick.netwo...  Uptick Network Information Site - https://www.uptick.network Uptick Network Testnet Information Site - https://docs.uptick.network/ Uptick Network Blog: https://blog.uptickproject.com/uptick...   Uptick Web-Based NFT Marketplace - https://uptickNFT.com Uptick Mobile Marketplace NFT App Download Link - https://uptickproject.com Tutorial Video 1 - https://youtu.be/w2l5sd8FlTY Tutorial Video 2 - https://youtu.be/KzGjxvuOfuw Tutorial Video 3 (NEW) - https://youtu.be/R6Ml-qqyczU

    17 Min.
  5. 21.07.2022

    Uptick Updates - Episode 19: Brian Gives A Summary Of Uptick's Q2 Achievements & The Outlook For Q3

    #NFT #web3 #decentralized #crypto #interoperability #Uptick    Summary of Q2 and outlook for Q3 (based on the following Medium article: https://blog.uptickproject.com/uptick-network-q2-update-q3-plan-d51dc5a6195)   Q2:   00:58 - AMA potentially coming soon via Twitter Spaces  01:58 - testnet figures (last 3 months): 200+ validators / 6,500+ accounts activated and participated in the EVM marketplace  03:10 - Phase 1 of testnet ended June 30  03:20 - List of addresses who qualify for  being part of the incentive program will be published in Github  03:39 - Waiting for the right timing to launch the mainnet - Uptick will keep building in the meantime  05:07 - NFT Exclusive Sale and Collections have been successfully developed and adopted  06:10 - Uptick is focusing on organic growth - never pays to attract big name artists  08:03 - Uptick continues to prepare featured creators Medium articles (most recent edition: https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-petey-mcfly-f97c1ffed97a)  09:35 - Uptick is focused on Web 3.0 business models 10:01 - Artists should focus on community building  11:24 - Uptick has developed collection functionality on IRISNet & the EVM testnet marketplace   Q3:   13:31 - Uptick will be focusing on rights management / metadata standards / the mainnet launch / interoperability  14:48 - Uptick intends to make more progress on…  * infrastructure  * grow the marketplace  * incubate more applications, especially functional/utility type NFT apps  17:16 - Uptick is launching a business ready project - not just a hype/marketing project - Uptick Apps have a stable foundation on Uptick’s business-grade infrastructure  17:26 - Creators will be able to continue accumulating points that are redeemable for the Uptick token, and collect Uptick Tokens once the mainnet launches.  19:21 - Uptick will be opening the developer program very soon.  Reach out if you want to develop an NFT app so Uptick can make it quick and easy to build. 20:03 - Look out for new apps in the Uptick ecosystem to test and try out.    ———————————————   Uptick Creator Spotlight Articles   #1 Edapollo - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-edapollo-ae0e41593f83 #2 PariahArt - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-pariahart-d49c23ba866c #3 Artistry Organica - https://uptickproject.medium.com/creator-spotlight-artistry-organica-784ab1c2a7f6 #4 Niddo - https://uptickproject.medium.com/creator-spotlight-niddo-deb975a4b4a3 #5 The Spilt Ink - https://uptickproject.medium.com/creator-spotlight-the-spilt-ink-aae01ad36826 #6 Ben on Bold Street - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-ben-on-bold-street-f15d9a4bba54 #7 Jack Ross - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-jack-ross-82a819296b10 #8 Akuza Ape - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-akuza-ape-52e37320202c #9 MichaelArt - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-michael-art-1f933479da96 #10 MaryPoppins - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-marypoppins-d1ba9167f327 #11 Merliel - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-merliel-4cd54a07cc24 #12 Elements of Cosmos - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-elements-of-cosmos-79fac07b0d30#13 Petey McFly - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-petey-mcfly-f97c1ffed97a #13 Petey McFly - https://blog.uptickproject.com/creator-spotlight-petey-mcfly-f97c1ffed97a

    21 Min.
  6. 21.07.2022

    Uptick Updates - Episode 18: Brian & John Talk About NFT Rights Management & Uptick's Vision

    #NFT #web3 #decentralized #crypto #interoperability #Uptick    In this episode, Brian and John talk about Uptick’s vision for rights management, and in the interview titled: Excited About Bored Apes or Crypto Punks - Make Sure You Know Your IP Rights - Laura Shin interviews Marta Belcher and Stuart Levi   Topics Covered Include...  - Standardization - Twitter and Discord - Metadata - Rights Management - Blockchain  - Copyright  - Trademark  - Creative Commons  - Loyalty Protection  - Profit-Sharing  - NFT Metadata Standards  - IP Management Mechanism - Cross-Chain  - Multiple Chain  - Licensing Codes  - Trust  - Licencing Rights  - Non-Commercial Rights  - Partial / Full Commercial Rights  - Conflicts  - Dropdown Box Options - On-chain vs. Off-chain   LINKS:   Telegram Chat - https://t.me/uptickproject Discord - https://discord.gg/8TJrfGkV Twitter 1 - https://twitter.com/uptickproject Twitter 2 - https://twitter.com/upticknft  Uptick EVM Testnet Marketplace - https://market.testflight.uptick.network Uptick Network Validator List - https://explorer.testnet.uptick.netwo...  Uptick Network Information Site - https://www.uptick.network Uptick Network Testnet Information Site - https://docs.uptick.network/ Uptick Network Blog: https://blog.uptickproject.com/uptick...   Uptick Web-Based NFT Marketplace - https://uptickNFT.com Uptick Mobile Marketplace NFT App Download Link - https://uptickproject.com  Tutorial Video 1 - https://youtu.be/w2l5sd8FlTY Tutorial Video 2 - https://youtu.be/KzGjxvuOfuw Tutorial Video 3 (NEW) - https://youtu.be/R6Ml-qqyczU LINKS:   Telegram Chat - https://t.me/uptickproject Discord - https://discord.gg/8TJrfGkV Twitter 1 - https://twitter.com/uptickproject Twitter 2 - https://twitter.com/upticknft  Uptick EVM Testnet Marketplace - https://market.testflight.uptick.network Uptick Network Validator List - https://explorer.testnet.uptick.netwo...  Uptick Network Information Site - https://www.uptick.network Uptick Network Testnet Information Site - https://docs.uptick.network/ Uptick Network Blog: https://blog.uptickproject.com/uptick...   Uptick Web-Based NFT Marketplace - https://uptickNFT.com Uptick Mobile Marketplace NFT App Download Link - https://uptickproject.com  Tutorial Video 1 - https://youtu.be/w2l5sd8FlTY Tutorial Video 2 - https://youtu.be/KzGjxvuOfuw Tutorial Video 3 (NEW) - https://youtu.be/R6Ml-qqyczU

    22 Min.

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Listen to Brian Xin and John Ikeda-Williams talk about what is new with the Uptick Project and the Uptick NFT Marketplace App.