Fresh off a $100m Series B from Framework Ventures, Brevan Howard Digital Assets, & Hack VC, we sit down with Smokey The Bera, Co-Founder of one the hottest projects of 2024: Berachain We touch on all corners of the Berritory:

🌊 Proof of liquidity: What is this new consensus model and how does it align security & liquidity? 🧸Build-a-Bera: New incubator driving developer adoption & innovation on Berachain 🫂 Community: Building an army of Berachain die-hards through a lackadaisical, meme-fueled approach 🙇 Respect: Drawing inspiration and leadership lessons from the founders of Polygon & Solana 🎭 Power of anonymity: "I wear a mask. And that mask, it's not to hide who I am, but to create what I am" -Batman Hosts: Avi Mash & Jody Flournoy Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice.

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In this episode, we sit down with Angel Velarde, Co-Founder of OpenWorld, to discuss how their platform is making high-yield crypto investments accessible to non-crypto natives. Discover how you can build a portfolio of high-yield, low-risk liquidity pools with one click, boasting APYs of 50% or more. We also delve into Vietnam's impressive 50% crypto adoption rate, the strategic choice of building on Arbitrum, and ensuring security with Verichains. Plus, get the inside scoop on OpenWorld's official launch and its mission to revolutionize crypto investing.

Angel Velarde @agvbtc

OpenWorld @OpenWorldFi

Block Fuel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Block_Fuel⁠⁠⁠⁠ Avi Mash: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AviNMash⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jody Flournoy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JodyFlournoy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sean Ristau: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SeanRistau⁠

Then check out our latest talk with Catherine Daly from Space and Time at the Genzio Media House! Cat always does an incredible job at communicating technical topics in layman's terms.

We explore: ➾ The rise of AI agents, trading bots, & liquidation bots ➾ Aggressive push into AI from Microsoft's M12 VC arm ➾ Partnership with Chainlink and the Chainlink Build Program Hosts: Avi Mash (@AviNMash)

We explore the next wave of monetization through interactive ads within livestreams with Alex Casassovici, Founder of Azarus.

Highlights:

➱ Why streaming is important (and the big numbers to prove it) ➱ Acquisition by @animocabrands ➱ Beyond ads: shopping, tipping & more in live streams ➱ "EQ, IQ, interaction, forming connections with people, that actually is what drives value and value within the ecosystem to keep it going."

Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy, Sean Ristau Production: Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:02 The Power of Live Streaming

07:47 Monetizing Web3 Games

14:51 Creating Connections and Relationships

25:06 Partnership with Animoca Brands

28:48 The Viability of Gaming as a Full-Time Career

30:07 The Potential of Play-to-Earn Models

32:05 The Future of Work in the Metaverse

37:43 Enhancing the Streaming Experience

44:13 Monetization and Engagement in Live Streaming

47:30 Measuring Authenticity in Audience Engagement

50:03 The Evolution of Technology for Streaming and Gaming

Highlights:

➱ Her original paper running Bitcoin through a traditional risk factor model (91% of Bitcoin’s risk was unexplained!) ➱ BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and their commitment to public vs permissioned chains ➱ Why she’s watching Berachain and their Proof of Liquidity mechanism closely

Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy, Sean Ristau Production: Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:25 Alex's Journey into the Crypto Industry

08:24 Hack VC's Investment Thesis

13:32Trends in the Crypto Industry and Hack VC's Focus

15:08The Rise of ETFs and Tokenization

34:04 Conclusion and Where to Find Alex

Where To Follow: Alex Botte: https://x.com/Alex__Botte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Block Fuel: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Block_Fuel⁠⁠⁠ Avi Mash: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AviNMash⁠⁠⁠ Jody Flournoy: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JodyFlournoy⁠⁠⁠ Sean Ristau: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SeanRistau⁠

Block Fuel meets with Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital, an OCC-chartered digital asset custodian with a passion for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) space.

We cover: ➱Anchorage Digital's journey from inception to becoming an OCC chartered bank ➱The role of RIAs in the adoption and integration of digital assets ➱Challenges & limitations of cold storage ➱Their recent launch of a self-custody solution: Porto Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy, Sean Ristau Production: Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Anchorage Digital: From Inception to OCC Charter 06:29 Regulatory Approach and Client Base of Anchorage Digital 13:30 Asset Support Framework and Token Listing Process 22:40 The Significance of Naming: Anchorage and Porto 23:29 Anchorage: Redefining Crypto Custody and Security 25:01 The ETF Effect: Institutional Adoption and Impact 27:20 RIAs and Institutional Trends in the Crypto Space 36:31 Bitcoin Mining and AI: The Future of Energy Consumption

Nothing embodies the intersection of traditional finance and crypto quite like publicly traded bitcoin miners. Check out this week's episode with Adam Swick, Chief Growth Officer at MARA, the world's largest BTC miner. 📜 Marathon's evolution from a patent holding co to a data center company solving the world's energy problems ⚗ Innovating beyond the chips: MARA's new 2 Phase Immersion Cooling process 🤝 How showcasing "ability to partner" was the defining trait for success in Abu Dhabi project

Where To Follow: Adam Swick: https://x.com/swicktalk⁠⁠⁠ Block Fuel: ⁠⁠https://x.com/Block_Fuel⁠⁠ Avi Mash: ⁠⁠https://x.com/AviNMash⁠⁠ Jody Flournoy: ⁠⁠https://x.com/JodyFlournoy⁠⁠ Sean Ristau: ⁠⁠https://x.com/SeanRistau⁠

LIVE w/ Google from Austin, Texas at Consensus with Rich Widmann, Head of Strategy for Google Cloud's Web 3 Team on the Block Fuel podcast! ➜Starting as a teacher now leading Web3 at Google ➜Google's Data-driven approach for devinsights

➜Protocol-agnostic infrastructure focus ➜New partnerships with Polygon, Solana, Sui & more ➜Emphasis on education & welcoming new developers

Where To Follow: Rich Widmann: https://x.com/RichJWidmann⁠ Block Fuel: ⁠https://x.com/Block_Fuel⁠ Avi Mash: ⁠https://x.com/AviNMash⁠ Jody Flournoy: ⁠https://x.com/JodyFlournoy⁠ Sean Ristau: ⁠https://x.com/SeanRistau⁠