Citizen Web3

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Citizen Web3 Podcast

Citizen Web3, as a separate project, was born in 2020, finding foundations in ancap vibes, personal interest in building a better society, community management, ecosystem development and networking. Today, Citizen Web3 is an active member and builder of the web3 galaxy. We live web3. We breathe web3. We provide infrastructure as a validator across the blockchain space, which allows us to work on various public goods projects and develop the space at our own pace. Our public projects include: - Web3-focused podcast (https://www.citizenweb3.com), dedicated to the stories of the people that make dreams and code reality - ValidatorInfo (https://validatorinfo.com), multichain, validator focused explorer in the making, for POW and POS chains - Web3 Society: (https://t.me/web_3_society) a community that helps, learns and resents tribalism. Including various incentives (NA at the moment) - We are a self-hosted baremetal validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) with off the grid capabilities, We provide public endpoints and contribute across multiple ecosytemas. Our end goal is 100% off the grid independent infrastructure - (NA at the moment) Bazaar: NFTs, Merchandise, Decentraland and co (https://github.com/citizenweb3/super-pancake/issues) We believe that blockchains should be viewed as digital nations and by using the tools that we hold, we help to build and bring value to these nations. We help to build those nations by helping to secure them, along with other validators (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking). If we believe that a city can be prosperous, and it meets our values, we start to work around it. In turn, the citizens of the city, read - blockchain users, delegate tokens to Citizen Web3. Our dream is a decentralized web3 without tribalism, and with better communication between all L0's - AKA - the community, between various ecosystems and across all blockchain space.

  1. A Giant Anthill, Humanity's Future and ZK with Karel Kubat

    4 DAYS AGO

    A Giant Anthill, Humanity's Future and ZK with Karel Kubat

    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. Links: BinanceBitcoinBoxerChorusCosmosCosmos SDKDYDX V4George CarlinHyperliquidKeplerLisbonNetherlandsP2PPortugalRISC0RussiaSolanaStakefishTelegramTendermintThree body problemTikTokTornado CashUniswapX (formerly Twitter)YouTubeZK proofsZuckerberg

    58 min
  2. Facilitating Projects, Harry Potter and Startups with Josie Leung

    AUG 29

    Facilitating Projects, Harry Potter and Startups with Josie Leung

    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. Links: BahamasBinanceBitcoinCelestiaChinaChris Rock -- Bullet ControlCosmosCOVIDcrypto.comcurta.comEthereumFTXHarry PotterHong KongJK RowlingLido FinanceLinkedInSan FranciscoMicrosoftOsmosisPolkadotSeoul, South KoreaShibaSlackSolanaStrideTendermintTendermint Cosmos SDKVisaX (formerly Twitter)

    53 min
  3. Avoiding Burnout, Forest Bathing and Discovering values with Prof. Dr. Alexandra Mikityuk

    AUG 22

    Avoiding Burnout, Forest Bathing and Discovering values with Prof. Dr. Alexandra Mikityuk

    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. Links: BerlinBerlin Blockchain WeekDeutsch TelekomKreuzbergSatoshi PayTechnischa University of BerlinThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleUniversity of FlensburgUkraine

    58 min
  4. The Networks around Us, Design Impact and Coding in Runes with Galen Wolfe-Pauly

    AUG 15

    The Networks around Us, Design Impact and Coding in Runes with Galen Wolfe-Pauly

    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. Links: AmazonAWSBerniniCodeCurtisDiscordElon MuskFacebookGoogleHayao MiyazakiHills of MaderaiMessageInstagramKakaoTalkKyotoMicrosoftMongoDBNative PlanetParisPreparedPythonRomeSignalSilicon ValleySlackSt. Paul's Cathedral in LondonStarLinksSteve JobsSteve Jobs QuotesTelegramThe Kingdom of Dreams and MadnessTikTokVatican CityWalter BonattiWeChatYosemite climbers

    1h 3m
  5. Nothing is Unbreakable, Orchestrators and Politicians with PFC Ian

    AUG 8

    Nothing is Unbreakable, Orchestrators and Politicians with PFC Ian

    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. Links: AfricaAmericaArchwayAustraliaBitcoinBlade Runner 1982Blade Runner 2017CoinbaseComdexCosmosEcuadorGitHub KubernetesInjectiveIron FlameJulian AssangeLeaving LA by Tim MinchinMontenegroPanamaRichmond, VictoriaSlackTrain Spotting Ukraine

    1h 2m
  6. AI, Power Consumption and Hustling with Luke Saunders

    AUG 1

    AI, Power Consumption and Hustling with Luke Saunders

    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. Links: AIAptosAstroportBancorBerlin Blockchain WeekBrad Pitt CosmosCyber FundEthereumFacebookGabe ShapiroJaya Klara BrekkeJose MacedoMark ZuckerbergMarsMoneyball MovieP2P Satoshi NakamotoSolanaSuiTelegramTerraUniswap

    57 min
  7. Your Idea is Wrong, Embracing Discomfort and Web3 with Justin Gary

    JUL 25

    Your Idea is Wrong, Embracing Discomfort and Web3 with Justin Gary

    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. Links: BlizzardBoom FestivalDungeons and DragonsElectric Daisy CarnivalEthereumGeorge RockwellJeremy CranfordJustin Gary SubstackRichard GarfieldMagic the GatheringMain NetMorgan PagePAX DevPokemonSolanaSoulForgeFusionSteven PressfieldUI UXX (formerly Twitter)Yu Gi OhZillow

    1h 3m
  8. Smoke and Mirrors, Information Diet and Click Farms with Boxer

    JUL 18

    Smoke and Mirrors, Information Diet and Click Farms with Boxer

    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 s***s 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. Links: ArbitrumBerlinCompoundCOVIDCroatiaChinaDogecoinEthereumEtherscanFarcasterFluffy PonyGalaxyGermanyIndonesiaInstagramIstanbulLinearMetaMaskMoneroNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall RosenbergPicklePickle Finance HackRabiesRichard HeartSolanaSpartanThe Lord of the RingsUniswapVietnamX (formerly Twitter)Zora

    1h 4m
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About

Citizen Web3, as a separate project, was born in 2020, finding foundations in ancap vibes, personal interest in building a better society, community management, ecosystem development and networking. Today, Citizen Web3 is an active member and builder of the web3 galaxy. We live web3. We breathe web3. We provide infrastructure as a validator across the blockchain space, which allows us to work on various public goods projects and develop the space at our own pace. Our public projects include: - Web3-focused podcast (https://www.citizenweb3.com), dedicated to the stories of the people that make dreams and code reality - ValidatorInfo (https://validatorinfo.com), multichain, validator focused explorer in the making, for POW and POS chains - Web3 Society: (https://t.me/web_3_society) a community that helps, learns and resents tribalism. Including various incentives (NA at the moment) - We are a self-hosted baremetal validator (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking) with off the grid capabilities, We provide public endpoints and contribute across multiple ecosytemas. Our end goal is 100% off the grid independent infrastructure - (NA at the moment) Bazaar: NFTs, Merchandise, Decentraland and co (https://github.com/citizenweb3/super-pancake/issues) We believe that blockchains should be viewed as digital nations and by using the tools that we hold, we help to build and bring value to these nations. We help to build those nations by helping to secure them, along with other validators (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking). If we believe that a city can be prosperous, and it meets our values, we start to work around it. In turn, the citizens of the city, read - blockchain users, delegate tokens to Citizen Web3. Our dream is a decentralized web3 without tribalism, and with better communication between all L0's - AKA - the community, between various ecosystems and across all blockchain space.

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