Shokz Headphones, Media Bias, Voting Trends, and Stripe’s Crypto Play
In this week’s episode, we dive into the comfort and tech behind Shokz bone conduction headphones, tackle media bias from outlets like CNN and Fox News, and discuss the political narratives around immigration and voting trends. We also break down Stripe’s acquisition of Bridge and what it means for crypto’s future in finance, before rounding off with a look at the latest Art Deco-inspired piece in our Geo-Pop series. -- 🎨Featured Artwork: Geo-Pop #8 🔥 Burn-to-Redeem: https://app.manifold.xyz/br/geo-pop-8 📆 Claim Closes: Dec. 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM 🖼️ Geo-Pop Series: https://manifold.gallery/geo-pop -- DKleine: https://x.com/_DKleine Eric P. Rhodes: https://x.com/ericprhodes
Ethereum's Surge, Moonbirds, & Betting on the 2024 Election
In this week's episode, we discuss Ethereum's surge in volume and the SEC's approval of Bitcoin options, diving into how these shifts are shaping the crypto market. Eric shares his experience purchasing a Moonbird NFT and reflects on the evolving NFT landscape. We also examine the European Central Bank's changing stance on Bitcoin and its potential impact on wealth distribution. Lastly, we explore how betting platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are influencing predictions for the 2024 U.S. election, connecting crypto with politics in surprising ways. -- 🎨Featured Artwork: Geo-Pop #7 🖼️ Geo-Pop Series: https://manifold.gallery/geo-pop -- DKleine: https://x.com/_DKleine Eric P. Rhodes: https://x.com/ericprhodes
Parasitic L2 Blockchains, Trump’s World Liberty Fi Token, Uniswap's Superchain and the Reveal of Satoshi Nakamoto
In this week's episode, we dive into the growing role of Layer 2 blockchains and how they may be parasitic on Ethereum’s Layer 1, and discuss Uniswap’s move to create a Superchain that could revolutionize cross-chain messaging in DeFi. We also react to the recent Satoshi Nakamoto documentary and its bold claims about Bitcoin's creator. Plus, we explore Donald Trump's upcoming World Liberty Fi token sale and its implications for the crypto space. -- 🎨Featured Artwork: Geo-Pop #6 🖼️ Geo-Pop Series: https://manifold.gallery/geo-pop -- DKleine: https://x.com/_DKleine Eric P. Rhodes: https://x.com/ericprhodes
Pudgy Penguins’ Success, Unmasking Satoshi Nakamoto, and the Rise of Proof of Identity Platforms
In this week’s episode, we kick off by discussing the success of Pudgy Penguins and speculate on the next NFT project poised to break into the mainstream. The conversation then turns to a preview of the upcoming HBO documentary, Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, which investigates the identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. We explore the intriguing theories surrounding Len Sassaman and the potential implications of unmasking Nakamoto, particularly if they are still alive. Finally, we tackle the growing importance of on-chain identity verification, the security challenges within decentralized ecosystems, and a discussion of the rising support for Trump among private-sector union workers, highlighting the divide between public and private unions in today’s political landscape. -- 🎨Featured Artwork: Geo-Pop #5 🖼️ Geo-Pop Series: https://manifold.gallery/geo-pop -- DKleine: https://x.com/_DKleine Eric P. Rhodes: https://x.com/ericprhodes
Bitcoin's September Surge, Crypto's Regulatory Landscape, and the Impact of FTX Payouts
This week, we dive into Bitcoin’s surprising September surge and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s labeling of Bitcoin as a commodity, contrasting his regulatory stance with the more crypto-friendly Commissioner Hester Peirce. We also discuss the upcoming $16 billion in FTX repayments and its potential market impact, the growing role of institutional investors through new crypto ETFs, and Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent pro-crypto statements, questioning their sincerity amid ongoing regulatory ambiguity. -- 🎨Featured Artwork: Geo-Pop #4 🖼️ Geo-Pop Series: https://manifold.gallery/geo-pop -- DKleine: https://x.com/_DKleine Eric P. Rhodes: https://x.com/ericprhodes
Sony's L2 Move, Telegram Founder Arrested, SuperRare NFTs Surge, and Base Surprises
In this episode, we discuss the First Amendment in the digital age, Pavel Durov's arrest in France, the ethical implications of blockchain via Base, the onchain minting of podcasts on Pods.Media, and the resurgence of NFTs on SuperRare, alongside the Jacquard loom's impact on computing and digital art. -- 🎨 Featured Artwork: Geo-Pop #2 🖼️ Geo-Pop Series: https://manifold.gallery/geo-pop -- DKleine - https://x.com/_DKleine Eric P. Rhodes - https://x.com/ericprhodes
How Dark Personality Traits Shape Crypto, Wealth Concentration, and Financial Power
In this week's episode, we examine the influence of narcissism in crypto, the ethics of wealth concentration, and how ETFs are bridging crypto with traditional finance giants. -- 🎨 Featured Artwork: Geo-Pop #3 🖼️ Geo-Pop Series: https://manifold.gallery/geo-pop -- DKleine: https://x.com/_DKleine Eric P. Rhodes: https://x.com/ericprhodes
NFTs Are Back? Plus Free Mints, Future of Web3, and Emotional Intelligence in Art
In this episode, we cover the resurgence of NFTs in digital art, the influence of personality types on personal growth, the rise of free mints on Zora and Rodeo, and how Web3 is reshaping work and emotional intelligence in art and life. -- 🎨 Featured Artwork: Geo-Pop #1 🖼️ Geo-Pop Series: https://manifold.gallery/geo-pop -- DKleine - https://x.com/_DKleine Eric P. Rhodes - https://x.com/ericprhodes
