Join us as we dive deep into onchain music and the evolving landscape of decentralized social platforms. Discover how artists and builders are leveraging Web3 to create new opportunities, keep their communities safe, and push the boundaries of digital ownership. Whether you’re curious about music NFTs, wallet safety, or the future of social networks, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real stories.

Episode Sections & Timestamps

00:00:00 – Introduction & Gratitude
The hosts open with gratitude, celebrate community wins, and welcome Hurricane to the show.

00:03:13 – Hurricane’s Journey: From Costa Rica to Crypto
Hurricane shares his origin story, discovering crypto and NFTs while pursuing music abroad.

00:07:11 – First NFT Wins & Music on the Blockchain
The conversation turns to Hurricane’s first NFT experiences, the excitement of early profits, and the leap into music NFTs.

00:11:31 – Community, Ciphers, and Building Together
Reminiscing about music ciphers, Discord communities, and the power of collaboration in Web3.

00:14:40 – Onchain Music: Catalogs, Culture, and Provenance
A discussion on the percentage of Hurricane’s music onchain, the evolution of music NFT culture, and the importance of provenance.

00:18:12 – The Emotional Value of NFTs vs. Coins
Comparing the emotional connection to NFTs and music with fungible tokens, highlighting nostalgia and collectibility.

00:21:47 – Shoutout to Prism & M3: Reliving Music NFT Memories
Exploring tools that help users rediscover music NFTs and relive past moments.

00:23:36 – The Collectibility of Music NFTs
How music NFTs deepen fan-artist relationships and drive engagement.

00:25:15 – Wave Wars: Genesis & Motivation
Hurricane explains the inspiration behind Wave Wars and the need to revitalize the music industry with live, onchain music battles.

00:29:06 – Building Wave Wars: Coding, AI, and Iteration
A candid look at the technical journey, from early coding challenges to leveraging AI and community feedback.

00:36:23 – Explaining Wave Wars for All Audiences
Breaking down Wave Wars for both crypto-native and mainstream audiences, using analogies like sports betting and trading.

00:39:30 – The Mechanics of Wave Wars
A deep dive into how Wave Wars works: tokens, trading, pools, and incentives for artists and fans.

00:42:18 – The Power of Group Music Discovery
How Wave Wars enables collective music discovery and viral moments, contrasting with solo listening experiences.

00:45:06 – Expanding Wave Wars: DJs, Bands, and Beyond
Brainstorming future directions: DJ battles, live art, and new forms of creative competition.

00:48:00 – Technicals: Multi-Chain, EVM, and Accessibility
Discussing the potential for multi-chain support, EVM compatibility, and making Wave Wars accessible to all.

00:51:00 – Community, Partnerships, and the Road Ahead
Reflections on partnerships, community support, and the vision for Wave Wars’ future.

00:54:00 – Closing Thoughts & Next Steps
Final words from the hosts and Hurricane, including new streaming partnerships and the importance of daily improvement.

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