Join us for a conversation with Claudio, the co-founder of Meta Pool, a liquid staking platform initially built on NEAR and now expanding to Ethereum. In this episode, we explore the dynamics of Layer 2 wars, the importance of validators in decentralized networks, and the strategies Meta Pool is employing for global impact. Learn how Meta Pool is not only leveraging NEAR's capabilities like the BOS (Blockchain Operating System) but also making strides into the Ethereum ecosystem. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on the technologies and trends shaping the future of crypto.

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This episode breaks down into 3 parts👇

Part 1: The State of the Crypto Ecosystem

1. Introduction: The podcast kicks off by setting the stage for the current state of the crypto ecosystem, emphasizing its complexity and the challenges it faces.
2. Layer 2 Wars: The conversation delves into the competition between different Layer 2 solutions, highlighting the need for interoperability and collaboration.
3. Legal Influence: The growing influence of legal systems on the crypto ecosystem is discussed, indicating that it's an uphill battle for control and regulation.

Part 2: The Role of Validators and DecentralizationPart

1. Validator Importance: The podcast expresses enthusiasm about the role of validators, seeing them as crucial for the ecosystem's health and as a potential avenue for new business models.
2. Decentralization: The challenges of achieving true decentralization are discussed, with the acknowledgment that the ecosystem is still in its early stages.
3. Integration and Interoperability: Questions are raised about what integration with technologies like Polygon means for the ecosystem, pointing out that many are building on other platforms.

3: Future Directions and Community Involvement

1. Value Creation: The importance of understanding how to support value creation in the ecosystem is emphasized, noting that even a 1% improvement can make a significant difference.
2. Global Expansion: Plans to expand into emerging markets like Brazil are discussed, with the aim to foster early adoption and support value creation.
3. Regulatory Compliance: The need for professional node operators and regulatory compliance is touched upon, especially when interacting with traditional finance systems.
4. Community Call to Action: A strong call is made for community involvement to support and maintain value creation, especially in the face of negative perceptions about crypto.

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What is Rogues Studio - So essentially think of Rogues as an ecosystem for gamers as well as game developers to build unique, quirky, and social games.

Welcome to an exciting episode of Ready Layer One where we dive deep into the world of gaming, startups, and community building. Join us as Anna Stoilova the Founder of Rogues Studio sheds light on the innovative game "World of Rogues" building on NEAR Protocol.

Rogues Studio https://twitter.com/rogues_studio

World of Rogues https://rogues.studio/

Anna Stoilova https://twitter.com/annastoic

In this discussion, we explore the remarkable achievements of Rogues Studio, characterized by a relentless focus on hard work and independence from external investment. Learn about the value of transparency, community involvement, and resource management as cornerstones of success in the Web3 industry.

🎮 Key Highlights:

• Resource Management: Understanding why founders need to be careful with the allocation of resources and avoiding waste is the key to shared prosperity.
• Transparency and Community Involvement: Discover how transparency and community engagement can drive startup success, even without external funding.
• Strength in Teamwork: Delve into the importance of having a motivated, hardworking team, and the role of in-house talent in efficient operation and progress.
• User vs. Community Members: A thought-provoking discussion on why community members should be nurtured and seen as more than mere users.
• Building a Gaming Community: Witness the magic of community building within a game and learn about the challenges of maintaining player engagement.

This episode offers a fresh perspective on building and nurturing communities in gaming, connecting with every player, and realizing the potential of Web3, to revolutionize power dynamics. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation filled with insights and enthusiasm!

[00:00:36] Rogue's Studio achievements. [00:05:15] Building organically in Web 2.0 era. [00:07:09] How to build a dream team. [00:12:19] Influencer marketing experiences. [00:14:12] Mobile game on Flow blockchain. [00:17:21] Gaming and blockchain integration. [00:23:52] Times to play the game. [00:25:45] Quests and Rebuilding Both Guard. [00:29:20] Finding the right game model. [00:31:16] Digital ownership in Web3. [00:35:00] Shifting value and power. [00:38:32] Making informed financial decisions.

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Tags: #RoguesStudio #WorldsofRogue #GamingCommunity #Web3 #TransparencyInStartups #ResourceManagement #CommunityBuilding #GameDevelopment #StartupSuccess #NEARprotocol #ReadyLayerOne

Terraspaces is a website builder and subscription service, which offers a range of web3 features and payment options.

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In this episode of Ready Layer One, we dive into the world of Terraspaces, an OG project in the NFT space. Despite a quiet period during the bear market, Terraspaces has continued to build and is now releasing new products on the NEAR ecosystem. The conversation begins with a deep dive into the development side of the project, discussing its attention to detail and visual appeal. Then we shift gears to explore the business development and marketing aspects of Terraspaces, highlighting its website builder and subscription service. Also, Terraspaces serves as an app store, offering various features to engage with web3 and accept payments in different cryptocurrencies like NEAR, Stripe, and Bitcoin. Tune in to learn more about TerraSpaces' journey and their vision for the future.

[00:01:27] Website builder with web3 integration.

[00:06:10] Non-consolidate staking platform.

[00:07:18] NFTs as gated subscriptions.

[00:11:25] NFTs and the future.

[00:15:21] Transitioning into a tech company.

[00:19:10] Getting involved at the protocol level.

[00:22:02] Payment processing on a protocol level.

[00:25:15] Scaling and Expansion.

[00:30:05] Letting things breathe or cutting quicker.

[00:34:29] Gamification and raffling.

[00:36:05] Bridging Web2 and Web3.

[00:39:39] Raffle and website giveaways.

[00:42:38] Fast authentication and decentralized front end.

[00:47:53] Leveraging the podcasting app.

[00:49:11] Community efforts and Twitter spaces.

Terraspaces positions itself as a tech company that provides a platform for building websites and incorporating web three features. Its aim is to create a community of like-minded creatives and offers a range of tools and applications to connect with the latest technology.

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On this episode of Ready Layer One, David Morrison https://twitter.com/David___Mo delves into the intricacies of the Blockchain Operating System (BOS). But explaining it for the non-tech user! We explore the potential of BOS as a multi-faceted product, its user-friendly nature, and its potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world. From its comparison to an operating system to its potential for mass adoption, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of blockchain technology and its applications.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 00:45 - Understanding the Blockchain Operating System (BOS)
• 02:30 - The user perspective of BOS
• 04:00 - The role of developers in BOS
• 06:00 - The importance of searchability in Web3
• 08:00 - The potential of apps and components in BOS
• 10:00 - The future of projects with BOS
• 12:00 - The role of validators in running BOS
• 13:30 - Final thoughts and invitation to developers

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In this episode of Ready Layer One, Jared and Joe interview Tatiana Yakushkina CEO and co-founder of vSelf, a project that has been building a marketing tool using soul-bound tokens, engagement, and community rewards. They discuss the advantages of using Web3 for cross-platform communication and how NEAR, the Blockchain Operating System [BOS], provides infrastructure and tools for everyone.

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App https://vself.app/

twittter https://twitter.com/vself_meta

Tatiana Yakushkina https://twitter.com/meta_irony_

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Cross-platform operation in Web3.

[00:04:40] Soulbound tokens and data.

[00:09:13] Cross-platform operation in Web 3.

[00:12:05] Soulbound tokens for community building.

[00:17:29] Bad business models in marketing.

[00:19:50] Real Metrics in Marketing.

[00:23:46] Web 2 vs Web 3 UX.

[00:29:07] Multi-chain customer analytics.

[00:32:03] NFTs and use cases.

[00:37:44] Reputation in DeFi.

[00:40:03] Truth in the digital age.

[00:45:24] Simplifying UX for non-Web3 users.

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NEAR near.org

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Web3 inbox → http://app.mailchain.com

In this episode of Ready Layer One, Joe and Jared dive headfirst into the fascinating world of Mailchain, a protocol that's shaking up the way we send and receive messages. Now, I've got to tell you, this isn't just another email service. Mailchain is a decentralized protocol that's not just an interface, but the product itself. It's like they've taken the concept of email and supercharged it for web3.

Now, here's where it gets really interesting. The flexibility and adaptability of Mailchain are off the charts. It's like a playground for communication, letting users build any form of messaging they can dream up on the "email chain". And get this, they're even talking about token-gated messaging. Imagine being able to set controls so you only get messages from folks you've done business with or those who hold a specific token or NFT. Now that's what I call a game-changer!

But here's the million-dollar question: can Mailchain sustain itself? Well, the team behind it has been doing their homework. They're considering a business model that lets every user send and receive a certain number of messages for free. If you're a power user or a business that goes beyond this limit, you'd pay transactional fees. It's a self-sustaining model that rewards the folks providing the infrastructure and applications based on usage.

So, to wrap it up, Mailchain is like the superhero version of email. It's decentralized, user-friendly, and adaptable, with the potential for token-gated messaging and a sustainable business model. I can't wait to see where they take this revolutionary protocol next. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on this one, folks!

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In this episode of Ready Layer One, we dive deep into the world of data monetization with Oren, the founder of QSTN - a Web 3 survey marketplace building on NEAR. We discuss the challenges of building a hybrid model that bridges Web 2.0 and Web 3.0, and the importance of creating a sustainable business model in the ever-evolving crypto space. Oren shares his experiences with hiring trustworthy developers, navigating legal compliance, and the necessity of pivoting to meet market demands. We also explore the future of QSTN, including the introduction of a data wallet, incentivized testnet, and partnerships with larger corporations. Tune in to learn about the exciting potential of monetizing data in the Web 3.0 era and how QSTN is leading the way.

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Few and Far - One-stop Destination for Digital Collectibles on $NEAR

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Chris - Web3 navigator. Co Founder - Few and Far. CEO - Metaedge Ventures.

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Dive into the world of NFTs and Web3 with Ready Layer One and Chris Gail from Few and Far as they explore the NFT developments in digital collectibles and on NEAR. Discover how Few and Far is evolving and building the Web3 platform with innovative solutions to key protocol issues, attracting Web2 giants, and empowering creators with royalties. Uncover the shift from physical goods to digital assets, and how brands are forging emotive connections with their audiences through NFT marketing strategies.

Get an inside look at Few and Far's plans to launch a creator studio, gamification, Quests, and Dynamic NFTs. We hope you enjoy this conversation that delves into the challenges and opportunities of building in the NFT space during a bear market, and the potential for brands to connect with a new generation of consumers.

Chapter 1: Introduction 00:08 - Chris introduces himself and is welcomed to the show Chapter 2: Background and Journey 00:25 - Chris talks about his previous project and work experience 02:17 - Chris talks about his journey with his co-founders and starting to build on near Chapter 3: Launching and Building Infrastructure 04:16 - Chris talks about launching in alpha version and building infrastructure 07:04 - Chris talks about the challenges of building infrastructure and solving key protocol issues Chapter 4: Quests and Utility as a Service 18:17 - Chris talks about the new Quests feature and providing utility as a service 20:51 - Chris talks about applying the same principle to an artist's unreleased track Chapter 5: Service Company and Helping Creators 22:25 - Chris talks about the future and whether his company is a service company 24:13 - Chris talks about how his company helps creators and provides access to publishing bots and widgets Chapter 6: Technology and Contracts 32:45 - Chris talks about leveraging the utility of an NFT and not becoming overly restrictive 34:01 - Chris talks about the technology of how contracts talk to each other Chapter 7: Web 3.0 and Profit 39:24 - Chris talks about how a project could make a profit in Web 3.0 Chapter 8: Conclusion 48:04 - Chris thanks the host and concludes the interview

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Jared https://twitter.com/jarednotjerry1

NEAR near.org

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Hide Your Cash https://twitter.com/hideyourcash is a project focused on enhancing privacy within the blockchain space, building on the NEAR Protocol. It aims to provide privacy features for users and developers by implementing cutting-edge solutions and working with partners to integrate these privacy-focused tools into their platforms.

In this episode of Ready Layer One podcast we discuss privacy in the blockchain realm, focusing on NEAR's Hide Your Cash project. Learn about the significance of privacy, the obstacles faced by developers and users, and the crucial role of education in raising awareness. Discover Hide Your Cash's innovative privacy features and their commitment to staying ahead in the space. Dive into the evolving landscape of privacy in the blockchain world and the strategies to tackle implementation challenges. Don't miss this enlightening talk on NEAR's privacy future and its potential influence on users and developers.

(00:05:25) Hide Your Cash is a crypto mixer that aims to be AML-compliant while preserving user privacy. (00:09:50) Mixing users' funds within a smart contract ensures anonymity while maintaining blockchain transparency. (00:17:15) Balancing individual privacy and government access to transaction information is crucial. (00:22:40) Zero-knowledge proofs protect privacy during transactions using a smart contract. (00:26:30) The protocol checks risk scores of depositing accounts to ensure compliance with regulations. 00:34:05) The project aims for true privacy and main chain interactions, not just private shards. (00:41:20) Wallet partners often prioritize attracting new users, making privacy integration a lower priority. (00:45:10) Privacy will eventually become a must-have feature in the blockchain space. (00:51:40) Educating users and developers about privacy is essential for mass adoption. (00:57:20) The team aims to be well-positioned in the market as privacy gains mass adoption.

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NEAR near.org/

Aurora (NEAR EVM) https://aurora.dev/

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In this episode of Ready Layer One, our guests are JCB and Blake from Everyone Eats Entertainment. A Decentralized Label & NFT Marketplace Built on NEAR Founded by Grammy Award Winning, Platinum, Diamond Certified Crypto Nerds. We discuss a new project that aims to educate and onboard people into the world of blockchain technology and NFTs.

The project focuses on music and aims to create an open marketplace for artists to engage with their fans and sell merchandise and music NFTs with a utility beyond just collecting. Our guests also discuss the potential use of NFTs in stand-up comedy and books, as well as the benefits of building on the blockchain, such as transparency and global accessibility. Join us as we explore the future of the music industry and beyond with blockchain and NFTs.

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JCB https://twitter.com/JCBBeats

Blake - https://twitter.com/blakeblizzy

Topics

1. Onboarding tool to web3 using high caliber artists and simplified purchase process
2. Focuses on music but plans to expand to other areas of entertainment
3. Aims to solve the problem of artists not getting paid enough by creating an open marketplace
4. NFTs create an underground coolness factor by providing exclusive merchandise
5. Platform to create a community of fans investing in an artist
6. Potential use of NFTs in the music industry, stand-up comedy, and books
7. Benefits of building on blockchain: transparency, global accessibility, and potential for micro-transactions and fractional ownership

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Aurora (NEAR EVM) https://aurora.dev/

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Key topics discussed - Web3, blockchain technology, NFTs, music industry, open marketplace, community building, on-demand production, merchandise, personalized content, stand-up comedy, AI-generated content, fractional ownership, real estate industry, global accessibility, transparency, micro-transactions, utility beyond collecting.

In this insightful podcast recorded at the Flex-A-Tech Hackathon spaces, the Ready Layer One team, Jared and Joe, delve into the world of NEAR, a highly innovative and developer-friendly platform designed to simplify the development and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) and enhance the blockchain user experience. Joining the discussion are Tiffany, an experienced product manager, and Jacob, a skilled product designer, both from the Pagoda Team.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the intricacies of the hackathon, emphasizing the importance of innovation, scalability, and sustainability in the ever-evolving Web3 landscape. Additionally, we discuss the game-changing concepts of "Account Abstraction" and Keypom, which are instrumental in streamlining the onboarding process for the next generation of users in the realm of Web3 and blockchain technology. NEAR aims to make crypto accessibility and blockchain education a priority, fostering a more inclusive and user-friendly experience for all.

Tiffany https://twitter.com/TiffanyYijiaGao

Jacob @jacobnall

Pagoda https://www.pagoda.co/

Keypom https://twitter.com/keypomxyz

Section 1: Empowering Developers

• Prioritizing developers' needs by understanding their journey and addressing challenges.
• Simplifying the process of building indexers and surfacing data from blockchains.
• Offering user-friendly APIs, including token and core APIs, to ease developers' experience.

Section 2: Product vs. Feature

• Defining products as experiences with a focus on user needs, awareness, engagement, retention, and referral.
• Prioritizing features based on impact, testing ideas with experiments, and addressing core problems
• A true product is created when users can easily consume, demo, and derive benefits from the technology.
• NEAR Protocol has great potential, but it's crucial to help people realize its real-world use cases.

Section 3: The Awesome Keypom

• Keypom abstracts away complex web3 lingo to create a more familiar, frictionless experience.
• Users can have human-readable account names, enforceable by smart contracts.
• The goal is to keep technical lingo out while promoting the benefits of the underlying technology.

Section 4: Making NEAR Accessible to Normies

• Increase top-of-funnel awareness and help people feel comfortable trying the space.
• Focus on improving user experience without compromising the benefits of blockchain technology.
• Aim to reach and educate the 98% of the population who are unfamiliar with blockchain and Web3.

Section 5: Tips for Hackathons and Beyond

• Document your work and share it with the community for potential collaboration.
• Connect with others who share your passion for solving similar problems.
• Consider the sustainability and scalability of your project in the long term.

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Infrastructure, infrastructure, and more infrastructure! That's what the Ready Layer One team has been talking about lately. Dive into the world of decentralized oracles with our expert guest Peter, the CEO and co-founder of SEDA, a trustless data layer for Web3. Peter shares his journey from building one of the first decentralized app stores, to working on Flux to derivatives on startups, and finally pivoting to create SEDA. SEDA aims to provide a fast, permissionless, and scalable oracle across different blockchain environments with economic guarantees and shared security.

Peter shares his experience of building on NEAR Protocol and the importance of data security in the crypto space. Discover how decentralized access to private data sources can revolutionize industries, like the Nasdaq and Deutsche Bank, and learn about potential oracle attacks and how to prevent them.

Join us as we explore the advantages of NEAR's developer tools and the future of the protocol.

Find out more about SEDA Protocol

SEDA seda.xyz

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Podcast show notes:

1. Introduction to our expert guest and their experience with building on NEAR. 2. Decentralized oracles: understanding their role and significance in the blockchain ecosystem. 3. The potential of decentralized access to private data sources, revolutionizing industries like Nasdaq and Deutsche Bank. 4. Addressing potential oracle attacks: understanding the risks and how they can be prevented. 5. Delving into the NEAR Protocol: exploring its features, developer tools, and growing ecosystem. 6. The importance of data security in the crypto space, and how it contributes to overall network stability. 7. Discuss NEAR's approach to scalability and the advantages it offers over other platforms. 8. Community building and organic growth: how they contribute to the development and success of blockchain networks. 9. Comparing different oracle solutions, like Chainlink, and their role in the wider crypto world. 10. Exploring the future of NEAR Protocol and the potential developments in the decentralized oracle space.

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Keywords: decentralized oracles, data security, NEAR Protocol, Nasdaq, Deutsche Bank, oracle attacks, developer tools, crypto, SEDA Protocol

In this episode of Ready Layer One we have an insightful discussion with Raiz farms. Their innovative project leverages vertical farming and blockchain technology to create sustainable food systems. Emiliano talks about the challenges of fundraising in a bear market and their focus on launching a new farm wall product that will make it easier for entrepreneurs and communities to start their own vertical farms. He also discusses their plans to launch a token in the future and target users such as hotels, co-working spaces, schools, and regenerative communities. We emphasize the financial innovation of the project and the potential for impact, as well as the importance of building a strong data set and understanding their future token holders. Overall, Raiz Farms aims to empower local communities to grow their own food and create a more sustainable future.

Raiz Farms https://twitter.com/RaizFarms

Main topics

1. Raiz specializes in impact food and energy with a focus on vertical farming and launched their first farm in July 2022.
2. Raiz collaborates with Near to create a more traceable and decentralized supply chain through tokenization and financing protocol, leveraging blockchain technology.
3. Raiz uses regenerative finance (ReFi) to provide crowdfunding opportunities for small or medium communities to launch their own vertical farms through community ownership, aligning incentives for positive impact and profit.
4. Raiz aims to eliminate physical barriers to growth with biomaterials and 3D printing while focusing on software development for tracking, reporting, and measuring impact protocol and sensor integration.
5. Raiz's target users include entrepreneurs, regenerative villages, hotels, co-working spaces, and schools, and plans to launch a token in the future for smart contracts and tokenomics. 

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Harmonic is building technologies and platforms for musicians to send content to their fans, with a focus on independent and struggling musicians, music NFT entrepreneurs, small labels, and legacy artists. They aim to bring transparency and financial infrastructure into the same system as the application, with smart contracting to streamline financial transparency and pass-through necessary for the music industry. Harmonic also believes that building a democratic platform is important, with the ability for users to choose the algorithms or playlists that suit them and to provide metadata to make music recommendations more transparent. They are building on NEAR Protocol.

Harmonic https://twitter.com/HarmonicGuild
Quinn https://twitter.com/QArmitage
Jaswinder Singh https://twitter.com/jassification

• Harmonic is a decentralized, autonomous company building technologies and platforms for musicians to connect with their fans.
• The company aims to improve the current state of audio and video streaming by creating better systems.
• Harmonic believes in building a democratic platform to benefit creators, as current organizations benefit only the entrenched interests.
• Blockchain technology enables democratic decision-making at the base layer and brings financial infrastructure to the same system as the application.
• The Harmonic Guild sits between the musician and the label and helps in communication through the musician's manager or management team.
• The Guild is in the product stage but aims to become a platform, providing an immersive consumption experience with custom branding and visuals.
• Blockchain and NFTs increase transparency and automate payments, revolutionizing the way music creators can monetize their art.
• Verifiability in Web 3 allows users to see why certain content is recommended, rather than blindly accepting recommendations.
• The biggest challenge in onboarding new users to Harmonic's platform is the reluctance of users to write pass phrases while creating a world, particularly if they are at a concert or festival.

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Sandi, the CEO of Calimero, is leading the groundbreaking project to introduce private sharding to NEAR protocol. Private sharding is a revolutionary concept that allows public sidechains to operate on a protocol that stores data privately, is semi-decentralized, and can be fully run on a sidechain or integrated into the mainnet. This innovative approach paves the way for zero gas fees by creating app chains for specific use cases and expands the possibilities of usage.

Private shards offer tremendous potential, from building private DAOs to providing fine-grained permissions for public proposals visible to everyone. Private shards utilize the same development kit as the mainnet, with added tools such as a console for dimension management.

The podcast covers many other topics related to the blockchain industry, including the future of digital currencies, the importance of security and compliance, and the steps required to build a sustainable Web 3.0 business.

Calimero, a Web 3.0 infrastructure provider, is taking important steps to launch their project on testnet and Mainnet after additional checks, and to collaborate with Aurora to support EVM deployments. The team is attending conferences to engage with potential customers and generate revenue and emphasizes the need for a strong team of engineering, marketing, and sales experts to build a sustainable business model in the Web 3.0 industry.

Overall, this podcast provides valuable insights into both the technical and business aspects of the blockchain industry, highlighting the exciting potential for decentralized organizations and infrastructure projects in the future.

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Sandi https://twitter.com/chefsale

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We had a great conversation with Filippo about Popula. Also, we tried something new and did a platform walk-through with a discussion. The best way to understand a product is to take the tour and ask questions!

POPULA is a reputation platform for communities that provides a high-signal-to-noise environment for users to engage with each other and contribute to their communities.

Twitter https://twitter.com/beepopula

Popula’s mission is to give communities a space where their members can communicate, engage, and bond on a deeper level while still maintaining control of their data, content, and social graphs. At the same time, it makes members’ interactions and contributions provable and everlasting by recording them fully on-chain and rewarding them with Drips, which is a non-transferrable fungible token, and platform co-ownership at the later stage.

POPULA was built on the NEAR protocol, which is designed to onboard the next billion users, offering fast transaction speeds, account abstractions, and cross-chain infrastructure. The platform provides 12 native Web3 tools for community management, including membership, content moderation, and reputation systems etc. Reputation is earned through engagement with the platform and is tied to the user's wallet address. Each community in POPULA is instantiated as a smart contract, meaning it has its own independent culture, and all interactions within the community are saved in the smart contract.

Members are rewarded with drips for their engagement on the platform. Drips serve as a signal of reputation within the community and also contains various utilities. POPULA has a roadmap for decentralizing the platform and introducing a token for governance and monetization in the future. The current focus is on community building, and potential monetization strategies include a toolkit for Web3 objects and NFT billboard-style promotions.

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VEAX Twitter https://twitter.com/veaxlabs
VEAX website https://veax.com/
James Davies https://twitter.com/jlldavies

VEAX is an advanced decentralized trading platform built on NEAR Protocol. It aims to address the issues of price manipulation and asymmetry in the market. The platform operates on a form of Automated Market Maker with a concentrated liquidity pool and variable price fees to provide equal participation opportunities for individuals with different levels of capital.

Highlights

• VEAX is a decentralized finance platform that aims to address the issue of price manipulation in the derivatives market.
• It implements a transparent book-building process through an Automated Market Maker (AMP) solution with a concentrated liquidity pool and variable price fees.
• The platform is accessible to both small and large unit owners, making it more inclusive.
• The goal is to provide a user-friendly experience similar to centralized exchanges with comprehensive frontend analytics, data socials, and mobile accessibility.
• VEAX is future-proofed to ensure compliance and regulation and will choose an accredited country that recognizes its rules and regulations.
• The main challenge for decentralized finance is the wallet interaction process, and VEAX aims to provide a comprehensive experience for users, similar to a Robin Hood app.
• The futures market is a zero-sum game with buyers and sellers putting in collateral to cover their exposure.
• Transparency in the market is related to the risk, with a utilization ratio on the collateral available for view.

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A project launching on NEAR that is focused on having FUN! 

We discuss the details of how the game is played, why it was built on NEAR, how it uses blockchain, and onboarding users. 

The Murder Mystery Collective is a play-to-earn murder mystery game where the community works together to collect clues and solve the case. The game is played in seasons, each with a different storyline and case to solve. Players will use their character NFTs to engage with the storyline and earn tokens by finding clues and cracking the case. There's an entry point for everyone; play-to-earn enthusiasts, native Web3 users, Web2 gamers, murder mystery fanatics, etc.

Find out more about The Murder Mystery Collective
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/home

ALLOWLIST: https://fewfar.com/launchpad/murder-mystery-collective-near/

WEBSITE: https://playmmc.io/

DISCORD: discord.gg/VRqeVErd5b

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HERE Wallet - Mobile non-custodial wallet for NEAR Protocol with non-blocking staking.
https://herewallet.app/
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CEO & Founder of HERE Wallet Petr Volnov | NEAR is HERE https://twitter.com/p_volnov

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1:00 - 10:00

• Joe discusses the mobile app for its slick and smooth design and would like to discuss more about its functionality.
• HERE wallet has a "share by phone number" feature and Joe is interested in understanding how it works and how it is managed.
• The team is building open-source tools and contributing to the development of NEAR.

10:00 - 20:00

• The main feature of HERE Wallet is its staking feature, which allows for the unlocking of more features and enables users to make transfers and transactions in the background.
• The company has implemented a model similar to traditional banking where funds can be withdrawn with zero commission staking 90% of funds and keeping 10% for liquidity.
• HERE Wallet is using machine learning to predict user habits and withdrawal patterns in order to rebalance the funds.

20:00 - 30:00

• This feature is highly regarded by developers and is seen as a unique aspect of the NEAR protocol that sets it apart from others.
• HERE Wallet is focusing on leveraging the unique technology of NEAR Protocol and making it as user-friendly and seamless as possible, with the goal of making it feel more like traditional banking, such as Apple Pay.

30:00 - end

• The functionality of wallets will continue to evolve, becoming more like web browsers in terms of their ease of use and the ability to explore and interact with decentralized apps (dapps).
• Jared discusses how wallets are an important tool for onboarding new users to the crypto and Web3 space, as they provide a simple, accessible entry point for exploring DAPPs and other decentralized features.

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Talent Layer is a decentralized protocol for hiring and job seeking that can be integrated by anyone, similar to a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. The CEO and founder of Talent Layer, Kirsten Pomales, has a web3-focused mindset and aims to not only address inefficiency but also improve overall outcomes for job seekers and employers. 

The protocol aims to pool liquidity in the job market, similar to how Uniswap pools liquidity for various applications. The goal is to make it easy for marketplaces and job boards to integrate blockchain technology and solve their "chicken and egg" problem. Talent Layer is described as dev tools that facilitate interoperability, with a focus on providing major backend components needed to build a freelance marketplace, such as a reputation system, dispute resolution, job posts, bounties, and proposal systems. 

The protocol is chain-agnostic and is currently deployed on Avalanche and will be deployed on Polygon and NEAR Protocol in the near future. The team working on the NEAR Protocol integration is focused on social good and plans to use a portion of proceeds to fund a DAO on NEAR. The vision for blockchain technology in job marketplaces is to pool resources and liquidity at a lower protocol level, making it easy to integrate into existing marketplaces and job boards. 

Kirsten Pomales Founder and CEO https://twitter.com/kirstenrpomales

Talent Layer https://linktr.ee/talentlayer

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