Web3 & Whiskey

Gary Liu

A podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives, hosted by Gary Liu and featuring Suresh Balaji and Malcolm Ong.

  1. 03/28/2023

    Should Twitter be decentralized? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 17)

    Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Jan 5 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. In this episode, we discussed what a decentralized Twitter would look like, whether gatekeeping of information is necessary, and the value of decentralizing the influential platform. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Whiskeys 08:06 Discussion: Should Twitter be decentralized? 12:02 What does Twitter actually mean to each of you? 22:23 What would an actual decentralized Twitter look like? 29:14 Is gatekeeping of information no longer necessary? Can a community moderates itself effectively? 45:30 What's the value of a decentralized Twitter? Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/ Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

    58 min

  2. 03/07/2023

    The most interesting crypto hack ever | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 16)

    Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Feb 2 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.  In this episode, we discuss a hack that happened in January to a pseudonymous crypto collector and influencer known as NFT God. How did such an important influencer the crypto community get hacked, and what does that mean for web3? Is this a web3 problem, and who could possibly be done about it? Listen to the show to find out. Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/ Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

    47 min
  3. What happens when AI meets web3 | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 15)

    02/24/2023

    What happens when AI meets web3 | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 15)

    Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Jan 12—before Microsoft launched its ChatGPT-powered Bing—and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.   If AI is helping machines become more human-like so that we can fulfill our potential, can web3 help make the internet more like the real world through ownership, control, and security—and enrich our digital lives? Does AI prevent us from controlling our assets, identity, and data, and take away agency? Join our discussion and share your thoughts with us on YouTube. You can also reach out to us at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Whiskeys 05:56 Discussion: What happens when AI meets web3 Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/ Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong

    49 min

  4. 01/26/2023

    Seoul in Metaverse, Avalanche x AWS, Genesis bankruptcy: Web3 and Whiskey Reactions (Episode 14)

    This is Web3 & Whiskey Reactions. Every week, we talk about some of the most interesting news stories in web3. This episode was recorded on Jan 19 and features Gary Liu and Suresh Balaji. Chapters:  00:00 Intro 00:19 MoonPay partners with TIME 06:01 Seoul launches a metaverse replica 09:20 Avalanche partners with AWS  13:06 Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy 19:27  HSBC subsidiary Hang Seng Bank  becomes the first bank in Hong Kong to launch an "NFT wallet" You can find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Reach out to us by email at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com

    26 min

  5. 01/17/2023

    Web3 in 2023: What to Expect | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 13)

    Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Dec 22 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.   In this episode, we look back on an eventful 2022, from the Ethereum Merge to the collapse of LUNA, Three Arrows Capital, and FTX—and the subsequent crypto deep freeze. More important, we look toward 2023 and talk about developments in web3 that truly excite us, from mass adoption driven by established consumer brands to infrastructure projects that will lay the foundation of the future of the internet.  Chapters:  00:00 Intro 03:08 Whiskey 05:58 2022 in review 07:25 The Ethereum Merge 08:44 The LUNA crash, the collapse of 3AC, and SBF's downfall 10:03 Elon Musk's Twitter 11:52 Big brands and web3 15:06 2023 predictions 15:23 Accelerated adoption of web3 by mainstream brands 21:22 The year of Polygon? 24:56 The rise of native web3 brands  33:30 A move away from speculation toward utility  36:30 Market recovery 38:40 Regulatory clarity 48:52 "web3 ingredient companies" 51:47 VC investment in web3 projects 52:45 Industry discipline 55:12 Silver linings Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong You can also reach out to us at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com

    59 min

  6. 01/07/2023

    Worthless NFTs, China's NFT marketplace, web3 funding 2022: Web3 & Whiskey Reactions (Episode 12)

    This is Web3 & Whiskey Reactions. Every week, we talk about some of the most interesting news stories in web3. This episode was recorded on Jan 5 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:29 NEWS: BMW partners with Coinweb to develop a blockchain-based financing and loyalty program in Thailand 05:30 NEWS: A tax-loss harvesting platform is building “the world's largest collection of worthless NFTs” 11:43 NEWS: Web3 startups raised $7.1B in funding during 2022 – Gaming accounted for 62%, followed by Metaverse and social networks 16:05 NEWS: China will launch a national exchange for trading digital assets 21:23 NEWS: Hong Kong passed a bill to impose a new licensing regime on virtual-asset service providers Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong References: 1. https://news.bitcoin.com/bmw-partners-with-coinweb-to-develop-blockchain-based-vehicle-financing-automation-and-loyalty-program-in-thailand/ 2. https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2022/12/31/tax-loss-harvesting-platform-unsellable-is-building-the-worlds-largest-collection-of-worthless-nfts/ 3. https://cryptoslate.com/web3-startups-raised-7b-funding-in-2022-with-gaming-accounting-for-62/ 4. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3205050/china-launch-national-exchange-trading-nft-digital-assets-despite-cryptocurrency-bans 5. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3205294/hong-kong-brokers-fund-managers-get-ready-virtual-asset-trading-sfc-widens-access-retail-investors Reach out to us by email at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com

    27 min

  7. 01/07/2023

    What if Marriott Bonvoy gets on blockchain? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 11)

    Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Dec 8 and features Gary Liu, Malcolm Ong, and a special guest — Michael Yung, former Head of Digital, Customer and Retail, at Cathay Pacific and former Head of Digital Product and Technology for Asia Miles, one of the world’s largest loyalty programs.  In this episode, we delve into the exciting possibility of Marriott Bonvoy, the world's largest hotel loyalty program, moving its rewards points onto the blockchain. What would this mean for users? Would they have more control over the value of their points and more options for exchanging them? But what about the company itself? How would this shift impact Marriott's bottom line? Tune in to find out. Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong Michael Yung Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelyung LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/michaelyung Website: https://michaelyung.com/ Reach out to us by email at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com

    53 min

  8. 12/29/2022

    Will Web2 companies win in web3? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 10)

    Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Nov 3 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.   In this episode, we dive into the world of decentralized technologies and the so-called “innovator’s dilemma” faced by established tech giants. How are companies like Facebook and Google approaching the rise of decentralized systems and what does the future hold for web3 and beyond? We discuss the potential for decentralized infrastructure, the challenges faced by incumbent companies, and the role of startups in driving innovation.  Chapters:  00:00 Intro 05:41 Discussion: Will Web2 companies win in web3? 34:07 Summary

    37 min
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A podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives, hosted by Gary Liu and featuring Suresh Balaji and Malcolm Ong.

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  • Creator
    Gary Liu
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Web3 & Whiskey
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