Citizen Web3

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Citizen Web3

Citizen Web3 is an active member of the web3 galaxy. We are blockchain agnostic and decentralization maximalists. We provide noncustodial, off the grid infrastructure as a validator across the blockchain space. This allows us to work on various public goods, and contribute to the development of web3. Our public good projects, include: - Validator Infra (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking): self-hosted, bare-metal infrastructure. Public endpoints, testnets, archive nodes, relaying... - Citizen Web3 Podcast (https://www.citizenweb3.com/episodes): 1-1 interviews with people that work and build the web3 blockchain space - ValidatorInfo.com (https://validatorinfo.com): Proof of Work and Proof of Stake blockchain explorer, focused on mining pools and validators - Web3 Society: (https://t.me/web_3_society) a small community with a focus on helping and learning - B.V.C. (https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/): baremetal validator coven. A community for selfhosted and baremetal validators. We believe in a decentralized web3 without tribalism. In better communication between various ecosystems. We dream of a web3 with infrastructure independent off the grid. A web3 without enforcement.

  1. Data Ownership, Love of Tech and Playstorming with Sandy Carter

    1 DAY AGO

    Data Ownership, Love of Tech and Playstorming with Sandy Carter

    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. Links: AIAustinAWS (Amazon Web Services)BaseBitcoinCarnegie MellonDePINsEthereumEtherMailForbesIBMIoT (Internet of Things)MetaversePayPalPolygonPropy KeySeattleSecret Networks with Tor BairSilencioSolanaThe Five Habits of Dysfunctional Teams Yelp

    1 hr
  2. Building Communities, Self-Hosting and Space Monkeys with Dymion

    FEB 13

    Building Communities, Self-Hosting and Space Monkeys with Dymion

    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. Links: AptosAsiaAura NetworkAWSBitcoinC98CosmosDigital OceanForexHalius Dev on Solana HeznerLinuxRachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1 (YouTube)SolanaSoutheast AsiaSoviet UnionTendermintX (formally Twitter)YouTube

    52 min
  3. Taking Back Power, Critical Thinking and Privacy with Seth for Privacy

    FEB 6

    Taking Back Power, Critical Thinking and Privacy with Seth for Privacy

    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. Links: 401kBitcoinBoston Tea PartyEdward SnowdenEdward Snowden ArticleEthereumGitHub Privacy BasicsGlenn Greenwald No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance StateKagiLitecoinMoneroPermanent Record: How One Man Exposed the Truth about Government Spying and Digital SecurityRoger VerRoger Ver Tucker Carlson Interview Samurai WalletScaling WarsSignalSimplexSteemitThe RageTornado CashTronVeChain

    1h 1m
  4. DeAI, Going Nuclear and Validating with Brad Fuller

    JAN 30

    DeAI, Going Nuclear and Validating with Brad Fuller

    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. Links: AIAnsibleAWSBerlinBitcoinBitTensorChaos by James GleickCortexEthereumFacebookMetaNick BostromNuclear Power

    54 min
  5. Monolithic Culture, Writing in C and Bitcoin Core with Eric Voskuil

    JAN 23

    Monolithic Culture, Writing in C and Bitcoin Core with Eric Voskuil

    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. Links: Amir TakiAndreas AntonopoulosBitcoinC++ChromeCryptoeconomicsFirefoxInternet ExplorerIsraelJavaJudaism SynagoguesLibbitcoinLinuxMacMozillaNetflixNetscapeOperaPortugalRojavaRustSafariSatoshi NakamotoShor's AlgorithmThe Righteous GemstonesUnix

    1h 3m
  6. Evolution, Validator Setups and Value with Oscar Garcia

    JAN 16

    Evolution, Validator Setups and Value with Oscar Garcia

    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. Links: AppleAWSCoinGeckoCoinMarketCapEthereumEuropeFTX CrashGaliciaHetznerLinuxLondonMadridNASDAQNeoOff The Grid PortugalSan Francisco Bay AreaReal MadridStaratlasStar CitizenSteve JobsSolana FoundationThe MatrixUS

    51 min
  7. Zapoy, Free Software and Cyberpunk with Alexander Poltorak

    JAN 9

    Zapoy, Free Software and Cyberpunk with Alexander Poltorak

    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. Links: AlephiumBitcoinColombiaCypherpunkEl SalvadorEthereumLibre softwareLinuxLinux KernelLunar BanksMariaDBMoneroMoscowMySQLOpen OfficeParaguayRichard StallmanRichard StoneRussianSamurai Wallet SituationSouth AmericaThe Cathedral & the BazaarUkrainianUniversity of GenevaVitalik ButerinWindowsZapoyZcash

    53 min
  8. Beefy Hardware, Decentralized Finance and SEO with Hanko

    12/19/2024

    Beefy Hardware, Decentralized Finance and SEO with Hanko

    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. Links: AlamedaAnatoly Yakovenko about SolanaBitcoinChat GPTEinsteinEnrico FermiEthereumETH FoundationEwan McGregorGoogle Search ConsoleLos AngelesMacBookMonkeyDAOMurad on the Meme SupercycleNakamoto CoefficientNew YorkOrca on SolanaPhoto FinishPolygonPortugalQuantum PhysicsRustSolanaSouth FloridaTrainspottingZantetsu

    56 min
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Citizen Web3 is an active member of the web3 galaxy. We are blockchain agnostic and decentralization maximalists. We provide noncustodial, off the grid infrastructure as a validator across the blockchain space. This allows us to work on various public goods, and contribute to the development of web3. Our public good projects, include: - Validator Infra (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking): self-hosted, bare-metal infrastructure. Public endpoints, testnets, archive nodes, relaying... - Citizen Web3 Podcast (https://www.citizenweb3.com/episodes): 1-1 interviews with people that work and build the web3 blockchain space - ValidatorInfo.com (https://validatorinfo.com): Proof of Work and Proof of Stake blockchain explorer, focused on mining pools and validators - Web3 Society: (https://t.me/web_3_society) a small community with a focus on helping and learning - B.V.C. (https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/): baremetal validator coven. A community for selfhosted and baremetal validators. We believe in a decentralized web3 without tribalism. In better communication between various ecosystems. We dream of a web3 with infrastructure independent off the grid. A web3 without enforcement.

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