• (02:10) – Kevin introduces Sergio Silva to the Immutable Mindset.
• (03:14) – His thoughts of NFTs when they first came out.
• (05:00) – Kevin talks about Sergio’s Resident Degen title.
• (07:52) – Talking about transferable skills from institutional finance.
• (09:30) – Discussing the democratization of Finance.
• (14:07) – On being scammed and making people understand what a digital wallet is.
• (17:26) – Kevin talks about being scammed and
• (17:26) – Playing by the rules.
• (18:44) – What problem tokenization solves for institutions.
• (21:32) – Conversations with kids regarding web 3 and NFT
• (23:26) – Talking about the new NFT drop.
• (31:36) – The 4 central tenants of the NFT project
• (33:30) – On creating the collection.
• (35:25) – On receiving cautionary advice regarding NFT and blockchain.
• (38:02) – Talking about Nakamoto token.
• (40:34) – My advice of people about to get started in the crypto space.
• (42:01) – What does “do your own research” mean?
• (44:21) – Lightening round with Sergio Silva.

• [01:13] Animated character named Nova as a bridge between Web3 space and traditional media.
• [03:07] Sara’s journey in the world of art
• [08:13] Explaining the concept of blockchain, Web3, and NFTs to family members who perceive it as "witchcraft" or magic
• [12:19] Sara's motivation behind creating the Women and Weapons Collection.
• [18:06] The prevalence of bro culture and toxic environment in the NFT space when Sara was a newbie.
• [19:04] The intention behind the Women and Weapons Collection to make it accessible and inclusive.
• [21:46] Evolution of the NFT Space: Observations on the progress and acceptance of women in the NFT space
• [25:47] The psychology and benefits of anonymity within the Web3 space
• [27:12] How Women and Weapons built an organic community
• [30:26] Positives and negatives of anonymity in the space
• [33:52] Sara’s biggest fears regarding the continued success of NFTs in terms of technology and art.
• [35:04] Verifying authenticity with NFC technology
• [35:41] Various use cases for NFC technology
• [39:21] Sara’s experience as a creator and navigating the volatility in the NFT market 
• [40:48] The next phase of Women and Weapons, including a continued focus on storytelling
• [43:25] Sara’s aspirations for the impact of her project in the Web3 space and the wider world.

• [00:49] Introduction to Sam Ewen
• [03:01] Sam’s background and career journey
• [05:21] Lessons learned from early internships
• [06:46] Sam’s early career in music and tech
• [08:45] How digital advertising, and experiential marketing prepared Sam for Web3
• [12:51] The current stage of Web3: Are we still in the early innings?
• [14:35] The uncertain future of Web3 
• [15:12] The evolving landscape of Web3: Differentiating between necessary and unnecessary applications of blockchain technology
• [16:27] Navigating the transition from Web 2.5 to Web3: Balancing practicality and idealism in adopting blockchain technology
• [17:47] The landscape for brands in Web3.
• [19:16] Nike's drop and the future of digital wearables
• [21:03] Mercedes' generative art drop
• [24:52] CoinDesk's experiential approach to consensus
• [26:03] Designing the Web3 programming and experience for the CoinDesk Consensus conference
• [28:55] Brand summit and future of Web3
• [31:56] How to keep events more intimate
• [34:01] Consensus as the most meaningful event
• [39:31] The negative impact of the hype around cryptocurrency 
• [46:24] CoinDesk studios' development initiatives
• [49:09] The natural evolution of Web2.

• [02:13] Omer’s time at Meta and introduction to DeFi
• [06:20] Omer’s interest in blockchain technology and DeFi
• [09:12] Genesis of chaos labs
• [13:12] Raising funds and handling rejection.
• [14:35] Building a cloud platform 
• [15:48] Working with DeFi protocols
• [21:00] The future of DeFi
• [23:12]  The security model of DeFi protocols.
• [30:23] Regulatory clarity and security challenges
• [34:05] Exciting trends in Web3
• [35:46] Chaos Labs and risk management for DeFi protocols

• (01:17) – What’s going on with Binance?
• (03:47) – Apple’s new AR glasses: Vision Pro
• (09:06) – Max’s Italian heritage and what led to his interest in DeFi and self-custody.
• (10:45) – What led Max to work in the technology and the software industry 
• (14:23) – Wild situations developers find themselves in
• (16:44) – Max’s transition to Salesforce
• (22:09) – The development of the Salesforce blockchain
• (28:59) - Salesforce Web3 studio
• (32:08) – How NFT management works and how it can be organized using Salesforce
• (35:10) – Diageo's NFT Strategy
• (40:03) – Analysing blockchain transactions and wallet activity for a direct targeting strategy.
• (42:56) –How real-world asset tokenization works and how it creates a real-world impact.
• (45:01) – How brands are starting to own more of the customer journey in Web3

• [03:12] Charles’ background and career journey
• [05:18] Charles’s conversation on NFT Investments with his spouse
• [06:44] Charles’s motivation with Web3 and potential projects, including Cardano.
• [08:55] The rebranding process from Bondly to Forj and the reasons behind it.
• [13:39] The reasons behind the greater affinity and engagement in the web3 space compared to traditional marketing approaches. 
• [17:41] How brands can connect with the metaverse and facilitate ownership and Web3 integration.
• [18:43] Charles’ definition of the Web3 Metaverse
• [20:11]] The future of the Metaverse and brand experiences
• [24:55] Unique opportunities and challenges for brands exploring the Metaverse
• [27:06] How Forj fosters co-creation between fans and creators in the metaverse
• [30:12] Charless recommendations for breaking into Web3 from Web2
• [34:28] The biggest threats to Web3 adoption and growth
• [39:21] Why Charles considers blockchain as a technological movement 
• [40:37] Exciting innovations and projects that Forj is working on

• (01:45) – Web3 token unlocks
• (03:02) – Hong Kong opening crypto trading
• (04:43) – US labor report and global liquidity 
• (07:39) – Chris' background 
• (09:14) – Chris getting involved in Web3 technologies
• (12:35) – Practical applications of Web3
• (14:00) – Chris’ thoughts on the onboarding of meme coins  
• (14:29) – The potential dangers of NFTs
• (16:13) – How sports media and entertainment can onboard the masses to blockchain technology
• (18:28) – Blockchain in healthcare and finance
• (20:20) - Real use cases for blockchain technology
• (22:15) – The branding and marketing challenges in the blockchain industry
• (25:09) – Commercial sports team as a DAO
• (27:28) – The democratization of sports ownership through blockchain
• (29:56) – Why the automotive industry will play a big part in Web3 
• (31:28) – The potential use of NFTs as car titles and the implications for transactions and taxes.
• (33:34) – The importance of blockchain technology in protecting assets during natural disasters 
• (34:56) – The need for real use cases and case studies  
• (36:24) – Chris’ thoughts on the potential of Solana phone to onboard developers
• (39:41) Smart contracts and creator protection 
• (43:27) Staying ahead in the blockchain and web3 industry
• (45:49) Chris’ upcoming product launch

• (00:27) – VEEcon 2023
• (02:21) – Adoption and Kaizen.
• (05:15) – Lessons Adam learned from VEEcon 2023 
• (08:23) – Introduction to Evan Hansen
• (11:27) – Evan’s background in journalism and how he became interested in the Web3 space
• (15:48) – Disintermediation in media and the benefits and risks of having big media companies in between.
• (17:52) – The potential of AI in journalism
• (21:57) – Limitations and unpredictability of AI pattern recognition
• (25:13) – The potential of AI for the advancement of Web3 technology
• (28:02) – Turbo coin: NFT artist who used ChatGPT and a $60 budget to create a smart contract and a coin.
• (29:03) – Shit Coins and engaged communities
• (32:11) – The problem of misinformation and the potential of blockchain technology to combat it
• (36:24) – Creating a decentralized system for misinformation investigations and incentivizing participation.
• (39:21) – The benefits of blockchain for independent verification
• (40:34) – The political leanings of the media towards blockchain and crypto, and the regulatory stance in the US.
• (42:31) – The future of media and entertainment with Web3 technologies
• (45:38) – Evan’s upcoming projects and initiatives 
• (47:04) – Diversifying with Art 

• (03:58) – Brycent’s accidental discovery ofWeb3 gaming  
• (06:49) – How the financialization of Web3 gaming stunted the gameplay experience 
• (07:45) – The over-prioritization of finance over the actual gameplay.
• (08:27) – The importance of community in Web3 gaming.
• (11:43) – The importance of meeting customers where they're at
• (13:08) – The misconception that the majority of Web3 NFT buyers are gamers.
• (13:40) –The importance of finding the target audience for a game
• (16:12) – Brycent signing with XSet as their first-ever Web3 gaming content creator
• (19:55) –Exploring the synchronization of gameplay, tokenomics, and financials
• (20:23)- Why Grit could go viral
• (21:13) – Why Gala games need to up their game
• (22:46) – Brycent’s experiences playing Wildcard and Alluvium.
• (25:09) – The disconnect between game studios and their audience,
• (26:51) –The importance of content creation and education in Web3 gaming and how to educate gamers in Web2 about Web3
• (27:55) – Frictionless onboarding by giving away free NFTs and integrating with popular games
• (30:15) –Using data-driven metrics to make adjustments, rather than trying to solve for multiple assumptions at once.
• (32:46) – Brycent’s approach to working with Web3 games as a consultant and the importance of being compensated for his time and expertise. 
• (37:51) –  The importance of building sustainable communities in Web3 gaming and incentivizing community participation 
• (41:33) Dead Drop is the best gaming experience today 
• (44:16)- Brycent’s advice to aspiring content creators in the Web3 space

• (00:46) – Kevin and Adam’s experiences with investing in meme coins and the psychology behind FOMO 
• (04:21) – The importance of narrative in the culture of meme coins.
• (05:22) – The power of getting involved/onboarding 
• (08:51) – John’s experience moving to Dubai, finding a place to live, and adjusting to life in a new city.
• (11:27) – The cleanliness of Dubai and how it compares to other places in the world.
• (13:03) – Justin’s journey and what he does in the Web3NFT space 
• (15:44) – The future of NFT conferences and satellite events, and the importance of community building and networking in the NFT world
• (17:35) – State of the market for PFP NFTs and the challenges of mass adoption and community building.
• (21:11) – Web3 Animation Studio and the tech behind NFTs
• (23:16) – How NFTs are revolutionizing storytelling and community engagement in the entertainment industry
• (24:47) – Big brands and NFTs: Thoughts on their strategies and ROI.
• (26:36) –The importance of being agile and pivoting in the cryptocurrency space to listen to customers
• (27:54) – The negative impact of scams and negative PR on NFTs
• (31:32) – Thoughts on mass adoption in the cryptocurrency space
• (32:14) – How Web3 will achieve mass adoption, the role of AI, and the potential of a cartoon to introduce NFTs to the mainstream.
• (34:53) – The different strategies that big  brands are using to build a presence in the metaverse and the potential challenges
• (38:35) – How big brands like Mastercard and Apple are waiting to enter the crypto
• (42:51) – Why is Metaverse not ready for mass adoption yet?
• (43:32) – Predictions on when mass adoption will happen
• (44:16) – Experimental Phase of Metaverse and the Future of metaverse
• (45:23) – Bitcoin Ordinances and NFTs 
• (47:50) – The biggest threat to the future of the metaverse growing and mass adoption 

• (01:12) – Kevin and Adam share insights from their trip to Consensus 2023
• (07:03) – Kevin and Adam welcome Blake to The Immutable Mindset
• (10:23) – Blake talks about getting into digital marketing
• (12:27) – Blake introduces the role of his parents
• (13:46) – Using the traditional digital marketing route to learning 
• (17:23) – Creating the spaces where creativity happens
• (23:17) – What is Blake’s latest contribution to creative art?
• (24:32) – Artwork and Web3: The 10K generative project
• (26:11) – Reimagining baseball cards with Project 2020 and Project 70
• (27:50) – Blake’s mystery boxes
• (29:18) – Starting iconic baseball cards at Topps
• (31:31) – The memory box: Where it all started
• (33:52) – Looking for the magic glove in Brooke’s bag
• (36:12) – What does Blake like to use to create art?
• (39:16) – Meeting Jared and getting into creating art for athletes
• (40:40) – Getting bastardized by the bastards
• (40:57) – How digital marketing came in handy with creativity
• (46:23) – Bringing the sports world and the art world together
• (49:41) – Discovering the plight of an artist with Blake
• (53:40) – Building the creative sanctuary

(02:36) – Adam and Kevin discuss with Lacey where it all started

(07:37) – Lacey talks about her internship experiences

(11:12) – The logical correlation between casting and recruiting

(13:47) – Adam, Kevin, and Lacey do a podcast role play

(16:26) – Lacey talks about the birth of Casting Depot

(24:38) – The origin of Metaintro

(27:14) – What exactly is Web3?

(29:10) – How the whole idea behind Metaintro works

(36:10) – The big challenges with hiring people at Web3

(42:39) – How Lacey looks for potential investors

(01:29) – Kevin and Adam discuss Adidas launching their NFT collection.

(02:09) – Discussing London Stock Exchange now offering a Bitcoin derivative.

(03:16) – On Japan going full Web3 and Hong Kong following suit.

(03:55) – On France supporting DeFi with regulations and Ethereum going up.

(05:44) – On mobile being the gateway for mass adoption and white-hat hackers.

(09:05) – Discussing the current state of things in the blockchain space.

(11:19) – How the conversation has changed around the regulatory environment in this bear market.

(14:45) – How brands should integrate their products into Web3.

(19:50) – The resistance point to Web3, from a corporate leader's decision-making standpoint

(25:30) – Whether an app of apps will finally make people understand the blockchain space.

(29:54) – The infancy of the blockchain space and big brands' long-term strategy.

(32:56) – Lin talks about his company and their current and future plans.

(41:05) – What inspired Lin to focus on green NFTs and blockchains? 

(45:16) – Expanding on what is Power Mint.

(48:23) – Lin’s advice to people and companies on how to enter the Web 3 and Blockchain space.

(02:12) – The transition from Formula One to Gaming and Technology.

(04:08) – Gauging the talent pool between Native Web 3 and Hybrid Web 2 and 3.

(06:16) – How a low barrier of entry affects innovation and creativity.

(08:22) – Sam’s definition of the metaverse and whether it will replace real-life experiences.

(10:42) – How new technologies are shaping the future of the gamification of the internet.

(12:35) – What the incentive is for big brands and whether they will embrace this. 

(15:30) – What LandVault is doing in terms of Game-Ads and the gaming industry in general.

(18:41) – Overcoming personal challenges and developing as a leader.

(21:00) – How to engage and monetize experiences in the metaverse.

(25:09) – What will it take for people to engage in this 3D reality?

(26:20) – Focusing on the younger generation to grow the metaverse.

(27:17) – Sam, the pioneer.

(27:58) – Talking about education and Web3.

(30:09) – On Generative AI and Metaverse working together.

(33:38) – Not everyone can be a creator.

(35:22) – On educating people on the foundational pieces of the metaverse.

(01:30) – Kevin and Adam welcome Michelle Abbs to The Immutable Mindset.

(02:12) – On being an educator at heart and how Art Basil got her into Web 3 and NFTs.

(04:54) – Making the pivot from education into real estate.

(06:02) – What drove her to Art Basil.

(07:24) – Her first step into the NFT world.

(08:55) – Receiving her first NFT as a gift from a friend.

(10:59) – Empowering women to engage in NFT as investors, and collectors.

(12:57) – Adam appreciating Kevin and reflecting on his experience with Tuttle Tribe

(15:51) – The problem with the lack of funding for female founders.

(18:59) – The need for different voices, different backgrounds, and different thinking.

(21:27) – Making the world of NFTs more accessible and welcoming.

(23:47) – What men can do in terms of male allyship.

(26:06) – Adam talks about giving female thought leaders the opportunity to contribute.

(27:28) – Advice for women who are looking to get involved in the web 3 space.

(29:34) – Kevin asks Michelle about a recent tweet.

(31:56) – Takeaways from the conversation with Michelle.

(32:57) – Talking about her 1-year anniversary event.

• (00:26) – This week’s edition of The Chopping Block
• (04:07) – Kevin and Adam welcome Nyla Hayes to the Immutable Mindset.
• (06:35) – Talking about her upbringing and discovering her love for art. 
• (10:57) – What she did with her phone that she got at 9 years old.
• (12:14) – The pivot from traditional art to digital art.
• (13:40) – Her first exposure to NFTs and how she ventured into it.
• (16:06) – Figuring out the minting market.
• (17:27) – Creating awareness for her work.
• (18:44) – Recalling how she met Keith Grossman
• (19:52) – How she felt about being an underage girl at the clubhouse.
• (21:39) – On her art selling in less than two hours.
• (23:36) – Nyla talking about her other art projects and NFTs.
• (25:38) – How does Nyla stay grounded and focused?
• (26:41) – Reflecting on the immense family support through the journey.
• (30:35) – How she brings art into the Metaverse.
• (31:47) – The impact of young black artists creating something new.
• (33:48) – Does she consider herself a role model?
• (35:28) – Who does Nyla look up to?
• (36:49) – Talking about what piece of art best represents her.
• (38:11) – Why did she choose Brontosauruses as her dinosaur?
• (40:14) – Nyla goes through the lightning round.
• (43:20) – Kevin tells a ChatGPT joke.

(01:41) – Kevin and Adam welcome Charles Adkins to The Immutable Mindset.

(03:02) – Initial perception and early thoughts on Web 2.0

(05:08) – Drawing on the parallels and developments between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0.

(08:52) – Transitioning into Web 3.0 while being surrounded by skeptics.

(15:01) – On brands mixing Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 marketing strategies.

(21:25) – How to get people interested in this industry.

(23:25) – On containing the FOMO around the digital space.

(27:09) – Describing Metaverse and its impact over the next decade.

(29:44) – How little kids have taken the metaverse with games like Roblox.

(32:29) – The biggest risks brands are facing.

(34:49) – Successful strategies brands have used to navigate Web 3.0

(37:22) – The biggest threat facing the Web 3.0 ecosystem.

(41:53) – The biggest advice for brands

(43:09) – Charles takes the lightning round.

• (0:26) – This week on The Chopping Block
• (02:05) – Kevin welcomes Maika to the Immutable Mindset.
• (03:31) – The impact of her upbringing on being a Web 3.0 founder.
• (06:12) – Discussing the state of web 3.0 development in Japan.
• (07:32) – Enrolling in Cirque Du Soleil acrobat program over San Francisco.
• (13:36) – Why Maika created Webacy.
• (16:31) – How Webacy can solve today’s problems.
• (19:43) – Reflecting on the mistakes she is glad she made.
• (20:38) – Proactive vs. reactive security for digital assets.
• (22:45) – Explaining Wallet Watch, Backup Wallet, and Panic Button.
• (26:54) – Talking about key learnings from the community.
• (29:54) – Working as a startup vs working at Microsoft.
• (31:41) – On investor’s response to Webacy.
• (33:06) – Giving advice to blockchain founders.
• (33:56) – The outlook of blockchain and web 3.0 over the next 2 years.
• (35:20) – Maika takes the lightning round.

• (01:37) – Kevin welcomes David Schwed to the Immutable Mindset. 
• (03:01) – The role of tokenized assets in the financial sector.
• (05:40) – Regulatory bodies' role in embracing tokenized assets.
• (09:01) – How David identifies a narc.
• (10:56) – Discussing the business login in getting the right hire.
• (13:51) – Are we repeating the mistakes of the 2008 financial crisis.
• (16:49) – Comparing blockchain security to traditional security.
• (23:01) – On hacking and how it’s still the biggest challenge.
• (25:47) – Specific thoughts on specific regulations.
• (28:03) – Scaling security without firm guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• (31:23) – Discussing token approval and that one line of bad code.
• (33:51) – Talking off chains risks.
• (36:03) – Risk of the government stifling the blockchain industry.
• (38:52) – Bitcoin or Ethereum?
• (39:42) – On Bitcoin sacrificing security for scaling.
• (40:42) – David takes the lightning round of questions.
• (43:52) – ChatGPT tells a joke.
• (44:55) – TLDR with chat with David

• (01:35) – Kevin introduces Chris Adamo making his debut podcast at the Immutable Mindset. 
• (02:12) – Chris talks about his fascination with Hawaiian shirts
• (06.09) – The importance of establishing relationships in the web 3 space.
• (07:52) – Discussing the web 3 community vibe.
• (10:45) – The future of web 3 community and NFTs
• (13:07) – On big brands venturing into the web 3 space and its impact.
• (15:07) – Chris talks about the decision-making process of Flamingo Media.
• (19:36) – How Chris finds disruptors to invest in.
• (24:02) – Chris talks regulatory clarity ad what’s keeping high net worth people from joining.
• (26:34) – Chris takes the rapid-fire questions.

• (02:10) – Kevin introduces Sergio Silva to the Immutable Mindset. 
• (03:14) – His thoughts of NFTs when they first came out.
• (05:00) – Kevin talks about Sergio’s Resident Degen title. 
• (07:52) – Talking about transferable skills from institutional finance.
• (09:30) – Discussing the democratization of Finance.
• (14:07) – On being scammed and making people understand what a digital wallet is.
• (17:26) – Kevin talks about being scammed and
• (17:26) – Playing by the rules. 
• (18:44) – What problem tokenization solves for institutions.
• (21:32) – Conversations with kids regarding web 3 and NFT
• (23:26) – Talking about the new NFT drop.
• (31:36) – The 4 central tenants of the NFT project
• (33:30) – On creating the collection. 
• (35:25) – On receiving cautionary advice regarding NFT and blockchain.
• (38:02) – Talking about Nakamoto token.
• (40:34) – My advice of people about to get started in the crypto space.
• (42:01) – What does “do your own research” mean?
• (44:21) – Lightening round with Sergio Silva.

• (01:08) – Adam introduces Kevin on his very first podcast. 
• (02:12) – Kevin’s favorite quote and how does it apply to the web 3 space.
• (04.19) – The meaning behind the word ‘Immutable’ and its application in today’s universe.
• (05:54) – Who can benefit from tuning into The Immutable Mindset podcasts.
• (07:26) – Background of future guests that will be on The Immutable Mindset
• (08:05) – Professional and personal reasons for creating the show.
• (11:38) – What listeners can expect in every podcast from Adam and Kevin.
• (14:31) – Five critical issues facing web 3 today.