Joining me this week is String Nguyen. String is the founder of Chubbiverse and Chubbicorns; two wildly successful, gorgeous and sparkly NFT projects, she is a masterful storyteller, an early adopter of social media platforms when they were at the cusp of their growth, such as Meerkat and Snapchat, and she’s one of the first true LinkedIn Influencers.

Time Stamps

[1:14] Intro to String

[1:41] Explaining an NFT to a 5-y-o using fried chicken

[5:50] Why Chubbiverse has no roadmap

[8:03] Why NFTs are the perfect intersection of creativity, community, entrepreneurship and innovation for String

[10:15] Advice for NFT founders and artists; the power of memes

[14:18] Why acting like a 12-y-o boy is a key to success in Web3

[22:51] Myth-busting: What is one of the biggest myths rounds NFTs and how does String bust it?

[23:31] Stay safe from scams

Connect with String

To connect with String Nguyen, head to her LinkedIn and Twitter accounts. You can also find plenty of info at her website.

To learn more about String's NFT Chubbiverse collection, click here.

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Just sharing a Podcast update... The frequency of That's So Meta will change to a 3-weekly cycle in 2023!

Joining me on this episode is Daniel Monge, the Founder of NFT Melb. Daniel is a super early adopter of all things NFT-related, he is a Web3 pioneer, an incredible connector in the space and he’s also the Chief Experience Officer at Pixel Boss.

Time stamps

[1:11] Intro for Daniel

[1:33] How would you explain NFTs to a 5-year-old using Spider-Man?

[6:16] What's the greatest piece of advice you would give to younger Daniel when he first entered the space?

[8:55] How does Daniel feel about NFT Melb growing to NFT NZ, NFT Syd, NFT GoldCoast and NFT APAC?

[9:44] What role does intuition play in NFT investing?

[14:48] Changing culture from the inside out

[16:46] What's the biggest mistake NFT founders make?

[22:12] What's the biggest reason people leave the space?

[23:36] Myth-busting

[24:33] Stay safe from scams

[26:25] Wrap up

Connect with Daniel

Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn

Connect with Daniel on Instagram

Connect with Daniel on TikTok

Learn more about NFTMelb

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Web3 is far more advanced than Web 2 which we all use every day … but why and how exactly?

Web3 Builder, Futurist and Tech Entrepreneur Darren Rogan explains the differences between Web 2, Web 2.5 and Web3, why Disney is already winning, and why everyone will eventually swap over to Crypto and the Blackchain, whether they know it or not!

Time stamps

[1:14] Intro

[0:20] How would you explain Web3 to a 5-year-old using Bluey?

[2:42] How Disney is set to dominate the NFT space

[5:05]What is that in-between space between Web 1 and Web3... What is Web 2.5?

[9:16]What's your priority when it comes to NFT projects?

[11:12] Why Blockchain will be bigger than mobile phones

[15:30] Advice for younger Darren when he entered the space

[18:26]What's the biggest myth around Web3/ Crypto/ NFTs and how can you bust it as not being true?

[19:54]Stay safe from scams

[20:36] Safe minting with a condom wallet

[22:14] Understanding ENS: The Ethereum Name Server

[24:57] Wrap up

Connect with Darren Rogan

Connect with Darren on LinkedIn

Connect with Darren on Twitter

To learn more about Rogues Lab click here

To learn more about Aus NFT Network click here

Joining me today is Trader Travis, the founder of The Crypto MastermInd which offers a range of courses covering trade, psychology, technical analysis, decentralised finance, and so much more.

As a trader and educator Travis brings more than nine years of insight and frontline experience into today's conversation aimed at demystifying the world of Cryptocurrency!

Time stamps

[1:09] Introducing Trader Travis

[1:36] Explaining Cryptocurrency to a 5-year-old using Thomas the Tank Engine

[3:48] What are the biggest mistakes you see newbies make?

[4:48] Get comfortable in being wrong]

[6:00] What role does your intuition play?

[8:50] What are common scams we should look out for?

[10:00] What are some less commons scam that trick people?

[13:06] What advice do you have for the FOMO many of us feel?

[13:29] If you miss out, there will be another one...

[14:59] Why is Crypto so volatile?

[16:11] When Travis started mining Bitcoin

[19:00] Myth-busting

[20:00] Stay safe from Crypto scams

[21:53] Wrap up

To learn more about The Crypto Mastermind click here

To connect with Travis you can reach him on this socials:

LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook group

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By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are not being provided with professional advice from the podcast host or podcast guests. 

This podcast is for private, non-commercial use.

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Web3 is a completely different world where collaboration, connections, kindness and lifting others up is what helps us succeed and drives the whole industry forward.

James Rowdy is a Visionary, a developer, an OG NFT adopter and he is also the co-Founder of NFTMelb, a group that holds dynamic in-person events across Australia and New Zealand.

Time Stamps

[1:06] Introduction to James Rowdy

[1:44] How would you explain an NFT to a 5-year-old? And can you use Star Wars as an analogy?

[2:43] The power of lifting others up in Web3

[3:36] Saying goodbye to ego and tall poppy syndrome in Web3

[5:08] All about NFTMelb

[6:07] Rowdy's entry into the wild world of Crypto

[7:49] How many NFTs does Rowdy own?

[10:12] What it's like to be a Mutant Ape Yacht Club holder

[15:50] Advice to Rowdy's younger self

[17:04] What does Rowdy look for when investing in NFT projects?

[20:15] Why do so many projects fail?

[22:51] What do we need to do differently as we move from Web 2 to Web3?

[24:23] What are red flags when seeking Web3 and Crypto education?

[26:24] Myth-Busting

[27:31] Staying safe from scams

[28:18] How Rowdy handled an impersonator on social media

[29:54] Where NFT Melb is headed

[32:08} Wrap up

To connect with James Rowdy, his social accounts are below:

LinkedIn

 Twitter

Instagram

You can learn more about NFTMelb through its website or its social accounts below:

Discord

Twitter

Instagram

Discord

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When Australia was hit with damaging floods earlier this year, Katlyn Judd and Luke Bishara decided to reorient the focus of their entire NFT project in order to create a donation-focused initiative to raise funds to help flood-affected Australians.

Pioneering in the ‘NFTs for good’ space, the Arcadians project is a 10,000 strong army of gorgeous digital warriors which raises funds and donations to help those in need.

Time stamps

[1:15] Introduction to Arcadians Founders Katlyn Judd and Luke Bishara  

[1:48] Explaining cryptocurrency to a 5-year-old using My Little Pony as an analogy

[2:48] How did the Arcadian project begin?

[4:11] With backgrounds in the fitness industry, everything has been brand new

[4:46] Why NFTs felt different

[5:55] Why Katlyn and Luke change their entire project when the floods hit the Northern Rivers area on the East Coast of Australia

[7:14] Volunteering to help the region after the floods and seeing first-hand the devastating impact

[9:10] Why is there an issue with big, large charitable organisations?

[10:27] How can Katlyn and Luke become part of the solution using further Crypto donations?

[10:52] How much work does it take to launch and create an epic NFT project?

[17:54] As founders, Katlyn and Luke haven’t seen the full NFT collection

[19:32] Challenges with the first round of art for the Arcadian NFT collection

[22:05] Why the Arcadians NFT Project has been more work than they could have imagined!

[25:50] We can all bring unique skills into Web3 to help others

[27:42] Be open to new possibilities

[28:34] Where have the money raised been invested so far?

[35:22] Helping to change the way donations with new solutions

[37:24] Yes, go ahead and flip our Arcadians!

[38:21] Myth-Busting: What is one of the biggest myths around NFTs and how can you totally bust it for not being true? 

[40:10] Shout out to Joshua Reiher from nft4noobs

[40:47] NFTs aren’t a scam; they’re an inlet to communities

[42:12] Stay Safe From Scams: What’s the best advice you can share to help people stay safe in the world of NFTs?

[46:06] You can’t ask a stupid question; we are all learning

[46:29] The Arcadians utility is love 

[48:22] Wrap-up

To learn more about the Arcadians' vision, mission, project, NFTs, donations and roadmap, head to their website.

Or connect via:

Twitter

Discord 

Instagram

TikTok

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YouTube

LinkedIn

TikTok

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Don’t FOMO into Crypto. It’s a bad idea….

Ben Simpson, the Founder & CEO of Collective Shift, breaks down Crypto in a simple way, says we should never let FOMO takeover in Crypto, and explains why he is too emotional to trade.

Collective Shift is a global Web3 education and research platform which offers tools to traders and investors, expert daily insights and a thriving and supportive community. Ben is the co-host of two different Crypto podcasts and he loves Bitcoin, start-ups, entrepreneurship and almond lates

Time stamps

• [1:08] Introduction to Ben Simpson
• [1:40] Explaining cryptocurrency to a 5-year-old using animals in a zoo as an analogy
• [2:41] How did Ben, born and bred in Tasmania, get into Crypto?
• [4:36] Identifying a lack of education in the world of Crypto
• [5:29] Ben explains what we need to understand about money
• [7:13] Biggest arguments against Cryptocurrency
• [8:52] How early are we right now?
• [9:50] Ben’s advice went it comes to Crypto FOMO
• [10:55] Ben’s take on the Web3 industry
• [11:48] What’s a Bitcoin Maxi?
• [13:03] Why community is so important in Crypto and Web3
• [13:45] What advice would Ben give to his younger self?
• [15:06] How much of a role does intuition play?
• [16:14] Why Ben is too emotional to trade
• [17:04] Qualities needed to successfully trade in Crypto
• [17:56] Myth-Busting: Bitcoin is not a ponzi scheme
• [18:34] Stay safe from scams
• [19:53] Wrap-up

Key takeaways

• What is Cryptocurrency, in simple terms?
• How did Ben get into Crypto
• The possibilities Bitcoin presents compared to Fiat currencies
• Why you need to understand money before you buy in
• Why Bitcoin makes sense in comparison to inflation and hyperinflation
• Outing multiple Bitcoin myths
• Why we shouldn't FOMO not Crypto
• What's a Bitcoin Maxi (Maximus)?
• The power of community in Web3
• Self-belief: The value of backing yourself in Crypto decisions
• The role intuition plays in decision-making in markets
• Why Ben is too emotional to trade
• The dopamine loops of daily Crypto trading
• Traders cannot be emotionally attached to assets
• Myth-Busting: Bitcoin is not a Ponzi scheme
• Stay safe from scams: If it's too good to be true, it usually is

To follow Ben Simpson, connect vis his social accounts below:

LinkedIn

 Twitter

Instagram

You can connect with Collective Shift through its website or via its socials below:

YouTube

LinkedIn

Instagram

Discord

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