her and the nerd

her and the nerd

jules + keegan thompson discuss the ways blockchain technology *could potentially* disrupt the world as we know it. the millennial marketer + millennial developer break things down in an easy to synthesize format so you can take advantage of the opportunities in this emerging space. they also share insight from their personal life + learnings. let's go, web 3.0!

  1. 11/17/2022

    How the Collapse of FTX Impacts Crypto Sentiment & Highlights Need for Regulation

    Maybe you've been hearing or reading about that young crypto exchange founder who went from a net worth of $26 billion to nothing recently. But how does something like this happen? Is all that money really gone? Does FTX's token FTT mean anything? We're talking about what spurred this revelation that FTX execs have been placing extremely leveraged and risky bets with user funds, the drama that has played out since the collapse and the fallout Sam Bankman-Fried is facing and the domino effect it could have across other platforms. We give our advice for how to make sure you don't get caught up in this kind of scam in the future and protect your assets if you use a centralized exchange. We also talk about what this means for the future of crypto and blockchain adoption -- highlighting the irony that blockchain exists so that this exact scenario can be avoided. We also talk about the most cost effective route to continue your education or make a career pivot (especially if you want to get into tech and coding). Enjoy this episode and let us know what you think by following us and reaching out @herandthenerd on Twitter and IG.

  2. 06/22/2022

    How Blockchain Technology is Disrupting the Art Industry with Estefania Ochoa

    Self sovereignty and IP ownership is a huge benefit of Web 3 - especially if you're a creative. In this episode, Estefania Ochoa aka @NFTmami joins us to discuss many hot topics and interesting aspects of web 3 and blockchain technology. We specifically talk about the benefits of NFTs for creatives and the opportunities blockchain technology creates for artists of all types to truly own their creations. We talk about antiquated processes in the art world and how blockchain tech can streamline, verify and secure the buying and selling process. We talk about what you need to know if you're just getting into web 3, cool projects that are utilizing blockchain tech to solve major problems in our world, NFT projects Stef supports, the biggest benefit to blockchain in her opinion, challenges we will need to watch out for as the space grows and evolves, the timeline for when blockchain will integrate into mainstream culture, and what she's creating to help onboard people into the space. Clearly we cover A LOT in this episode and we hope you enjoy our first guest interview! More of what we talk about: -how Keegan and Stef met and her role at Reach -how Stef became interested in Web 3 and her onboarding experience -how IP ownership via NFTs benefits artists -recommended resources to learn more about NFTs and web 3 -different utilities and examples of NFTs and DAOs -Stef's thoughts on CBDC and rethinking the financial system as a whole with blockchain Resources and Links: Check out nofunzone.xyz Follow Stef @NFTmami on Instagram and Twitter Pizza DAO Surge DAO Creator Cabins

  3. 05/12/2022

    Nerdy News: Twitter, Google and Meta Announce Web 3 Integrations

    Wow, there's a lot going on in the web 3 space! In the 6 months since we started this show, we've seen a notably increase in news items about big name companies integrating blockchain technology and/or partnering with web 3 companies in BIG ways. This week we're chatting about recent news in the web 3 space and what it means. With the digital landscape expanding rapidly, this news only further validates the utility and opportunities in this emerging space. We talk about: FIFA partnering with Algorand, Binance's investment in Twitter, Google's web 3 team announcement, Meta integrating NFTs on Instagram and Facebook, and the Billboard president stepping down to be the CEO of a popular NFT project. We also talk about the mega-giant investment company Blackrock owning the world and how decentralization/blockchain can make sure big businesses are run ethically and transparently.  We also share our weekend highlights, views on Elon Musk buying Twitter, and the importance of having a global perspective.

  4. 05/05/2022

    What is Blockchain really?

    In this episode we're talking blockchain 101: what is it, how does it function, and what products are built on blockchain. We go into how blockchain works (staking and mining), NFTs, smart contracts and cryptocurrencies. Keegan shares what to look for when investing in different cryptocurrencies and his investing strategy (this is NOT financial advice and based on his personal opinion and research.) We also go into the "trilema" that all blockchains take into account; decentralization, scalability and security. Note: Keegan fudged up and said "speed, security and scalability" in this episode. On a personal note we recap our recent travels, what's going on with each of our work projects and share what's been nourishing to the soul lately.

    What is Blockchain really?

  5. 04/28/2022

    Instagram and Music NFTs and the Utility of a DAO

    In this episode we talk about the recent vulnerability in Humble Swap Keegan's company had to address and the complex nature of testing and checking for potential exploit opportunities in web 3. We talk about whether web 2 or web 3 is technically the more safe option for investing and trading money. Keegan shares his thoughts on how Instagram could integrate smart contracts and NFTs and web 3 adoption and how he sees it growing this year. Then, Jules pitches her thoughts and ideas on how a DAO could work and they run through the viability of some ideas. Keegan discusses the utilization of DAOs and what they could be used for. Finally, Keegan shares his vision for the dApp he's working on that could help musicians take advantage of NFTs.  Resources: rekt.com @blockworks_ Follow us on Twitter and Insta: @herandthenerd

    Instagram and Music NFTs and the Utility of a DAO

  6. 04/21/2022

    Reach Retreat Recap, Web 3 Founders' Story & Advice from the CEO

    Part 2 of 2: You thought Keegan was obsessed with dApp development and web 3 before? Well, believe it or not, Reach's Retreat turned his passion up a notch or two. In this part 2 episode, Keegan talks about his talented coworkers and the impact the co-founders of Reach has made on him, and how this experience relates to the excitement of the web 3 space in general. Hear the best advice he heard from the CEO of Reach, how Reach got started, how they run the company with integrity, and why Keegan believes a shift to building on blockchain is inevitable. Keegan also shares some funny stories and gives insight on how to do a company retreat RIGHT.

  7. 04/14/2022

    We Moved! Adult Friendship Reflections and Reach Summit Recap

    Part 1 of 2: Time to catch you up on what we've been up to! We talk about our move to Kensington and what we're loving about this cute San Diego neighborhood. Keegan has just returned from a work trip to Austin, TX with his company, Reach. We talk about Reach Summit, who attended, the panels Keegan spoke on, and what his takeaways were from meeting entrepreneurs and CEOs interested in the blockchain space. He talks about going out in Austin, which leads to a discussion about the signs of quality friendships, how disagreeing with people isn't a bad thing, and how the way we were raised has influenced our ability to speak our truth as adults. We also talk about core values and what to look for in good friends. We love sharing what's on our hearts and what randomly comes up in our chats! If you want to hear about the Reach Retreat and the behind the scenes of how Reach was made and the founders, tune in to our next episode for part 2. Follow us on Twitter @herandthenerd for more.

  8. 03/31/2022

    How Blockchain Could Impact the World Economy, Advertising and Social Media

    We talk about: work culture changing to be more compassionate and encouraging versus strict and demanding what Keegan's thoughts are going into a week-long work event: Reach Summit and the Reach team retreat the problem Reach is trying to solve with their blockchain development application Biden's CBDC Proposal and what it means for us Ukraine's NFT airdrop Initiative for increasing donations How blockchain tech can impact the world on a global scale and benefits for low economic/oppressive countries How advertising and marketing may look in Web 3 Alternatives to social media as we know it in Web 3

    How Blockchain Could Impact the World Economy, Advertising and Social Media
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jules + keegan thompson discuss the ways blockchain technology *could potentially* disrupt the world as we know it. the millennial marketer + millennial developer break things down in an easy to synthesize format so you can take advantage of the opportunities in this emerging space. they also share insight from their personal life + learnings. let's go, web 3.0!

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  • Creator
    her and the nerd
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
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    Explicit
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