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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




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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




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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




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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




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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




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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Brian from Chorus One


Brian is an entrepreneur and blockchain researcher focused on scalable decentralized applications and cross-chain connectivity. He advocates for privacy and envisions a future where AI and blockchain empower individuals to control their assets and lives.


Chorus One has been pioneering Proof-of-Stake technology since 2018, advancing a $300 billion economy by building and operating core infrastructure to replace inefficient legacy systems with an open, permissionless financial system.




We spoke to Brian about Chorus One and:


The battle test
Scalable decentralized application
Connecting across the chains
Question around privacy
Surveillance increased
Risk for investors, there's risk for developers
If you engage in a private sector and protocols, assume guilt
Preserving of privacy
Decline of large nation states
AI
People having more control assets, lives, and decision making
Keep it simple
Stay focused


Timestamps


00:00 – 02:53 : Intro
02:53 -- 06:20 : Thoughts on how things have changed.
06:20 -- 09:10 : Interoperability
09:10 -- 24:04 : Safety vs Privacy
24:04 -- 32:42 : Validator journey over the past
32:42 -- 35:50 : Saying no to networks
35:50 -- 39:30 : The vision
39:30 -- 47:18 : Bare metal?
47:18 -- 51:27 : Ledger support
51:27 -- 56:05 : One thing to do and one thing not to do.
56:05 – 01:01:04 : The Blitz




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