From the CryptoKitties craze to the 2021 market downturn, blockchain gaming was all the buzz. Since then, things have cooled down a lot. The question remains, is GameFi still on the decline, or is it just changing?

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we explore the state of GameFi in 2024 with Ash Hodgetts, CMO of the Undeads game.

Clicker games have been grabbing headlines with the success of Hamster Kombat and Notcoin, but are they the future of the space? We'll also look at how important player communities are in this new era of GameFi, and take a look at the changing landscape of play-to-earn models. Stay tuned!

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BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode five, Chandra Duggirala, co-founder and CEO of PortaltoBitcoin, dives into emerging Bitcoin trends, its broader implications beyond finance, and its role as a settlement rail in millions of markets.

Follow Cointelegraph on X at @Cointelegraph. This episode’s host, Robert Baggs, is on X at @rkbaggs. Follow the guest, Chandra Duggirala, @csentropy and PortaltoBitcoin @PortaltoBitcoin.

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In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, host Savannah Fortis and TIME Magazine journalist, Andrew Chow, explore the world of crypto through the lens of Chow’s latest book.

Discover how Chow’s forthcoming title, Cryptomania, delves into the origins, hype cycles, and future of crypto, including the dramatic fall of FTX and the transformative power of blockchain technology. Chow also shares his journey into the crypto space and discusses the cultural impact of NFTs and blockchain on society. Don't miss this engaging conversation that bridges technology and culture.

Host’s Twitter: @savannah_fortis

Guest’s Twitter: @andrewrchow

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BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode four, Chandra Duggirala explores artificial intelligence investing, what benefits, risks and challenges the new investing method can pose, and how investors can use AI tools in their portfolios.

Follow Cointelegraph on X at @Cointelegraph. This episode’s host, Robert Baggs, is on X at @rkbaggs. Follow the guest, Chandra Duggirala, @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoin.

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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

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BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode 3, Chandra Duggirala delves deep into how cross-chain transactions work, the dangers of using bridges, the importance of Ordinals, Runes and BRC-20, and how Bitcoin could take over the DeFi space.

Follow Cointelegraph on X at @Cointelegraph. This episode’s host, Robert Baggs, is on X at @rkbaggs. Follow the guest, Chandra Duggirala, @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoin.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(01:00) - History and evolution of cross-chain transactions
(03:51) - Problems with current cross-chain solutions
(06:59) - How bridgeless cross-chain transactions work
(11:46) - Liquidity pools and AMM about atomic swaps
(15:43) - How the Bitcoin Lightning Network operates, its limitations
(21:23) - RWAs and Bitcoin
(27:56) - The potential of NFTs and gaming on Bitcoin
(30:34) - BRC-20 and its impact on Bitcoin
(32:11) - Prospects for Bitcoin and new protocols

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

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BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 2, Chandra Duggirala delves deep into why Bitcoin is the only layer 1, breaks down its layer-2 solutions, and explores whether Bitcoin can dethrone Ethereum as the king of DeFi.

Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. This episode's host, Robert Baggs, on X at @rkbaggs, and the guest at @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoin

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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(00:34) - Layer 1s and layer 2s, Bitcoin as the primary layer 1
(04:35) - Bitcoin’s unique position
(06:13) - Traders’ strategies to accumulate more Bitcoin
(06:58) - Bitcoin vs. Ethereum layer-2 solutions, Ethereum’s rollup mechanisms
(11:32) - Comparing Bitcoin’s and Ethereum’s security models
(13:19) - Economic security of Bitcoin
(14:08) - DeFi on Ethereum and Bitcoin
(15:40) - Challenges for Bitcoin’s holistic solution: Energy footprint and nation-state attacks
(20:41) - Protocol ossification, nation-state considerations
(25:25) - Future predictions for Bitcoin layer 2s

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

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Welcome to BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 1, Chandra Duggirala, co-founder and CEO of PortaltoBitcoin, explores Bitcoin’s origins, the development of altcoins and layer-2 solutions, the challenges of cross-chain custody, and maintaining security on decentralized exchanges.

Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. This episode's host, Robert Baggs, on X at @rkbaggs, and the guest at @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoin

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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(01:20) - PortaltoBitcoin and the evolution of cross-chain trading and custodial solutions
(05:10) - Technical challenges and solutions for cross-chain trading
(08:15) - Atomic swaps and fair exchange problem in cross-chain transactions
(12:28) - Security and economic issues with atomic swaps
(17:53) - Why build on Bitcoin?
(22:50) - Maintaining focus during bear markets
(25:00) - Hyper Bitcoinization and its implications for the future of Bitcoin and fiat currencies

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

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Mario Nawfal joins Decentralize with Cointelegraph to discuss how to grow a brand in Web3, the power of his massive Twitter Spaces, why people distrust mainstream media, the pressures of fame and how dancing helps keep him sane.

Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. Follow this episode's host, Jonathan DeYoung, on X at @maddopemadic and on Instagram at @maddopemadic.

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Timestamps:
(00:57) Current market sentiment and a bullish perspective on crypto
(03:27) Predicting the US political impact on crypto
(04:43) Mistakes and best practices for Web3 projects
(09:18) Cycles of crypto markets, celebrities’ involvement in crypto
(12:36) Ethics and transparency in crypto promotion
(14:15) Impact of hosting popular crypto spaces
(23:50) Twitter Spaces and its role in modern media
(29:53) Personal background and security concerns
(32:28) Lessons from the dance community applicable to business and personal life

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.