The Block Runner Crypto Podcast

On episode 130 we do a deep dive on what it takes to build the infrastructure that will enable the multi-trillion dollar metaverse. We determine whether the frontier of a 3D internet will onboard billions of people who don’t have economic opportunities locally. What are the technologies needed to bring the potential of the metaverse into fruition? Other elements of crypto such as DeFil need to also to mature so other sectors in crypto can leverage and sustain a userbase of a mass population. We go through some examples of major web2 companies getting into the metaverse and what form they will take. Topics: First up, are Metaverse Concerts a fad or this is just the beginning? Next, building the infrastructure is essential to enable the multi-trillion-dollar metaverse Then, Examining online virtual creators Finally, we Spotlight our virtual world of the week, Monaverse! Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

Everyone asks what is the metaverse and especially after Facebook’s Meta unveiled tons of technology for the metaverses future, people need to know what it is. We break down what we think the true definition and expectations of the metaverse should be. What needs to happen for this vision of the metaverse to become reality. Are the existing open web3 metaverses building their virtual worlds the right way? Or is there a fundamental misunderstanding of how to create the value mechanics that will lead to a multi-trillion dollar metaverse economy. To end it off, we introduced Hyperfy as the spotlight Verse of the week. The team building Hyperfy are implementing a lot of useful features like “apps” that allow asset creators to incorporate customizable code for the owners to manipulate. How big can Hyperfy get? We discuss this and more… Topics:  First up, we react to Meta’s Tech Reveal and what they have in store for the Metaverse Next, we look at how the metaverse will change the way we socialize and do work Then, we examine Decentralands method to progress the Metaverse to the mainstream Finally, shouting out our metaverse of the week, Hyperfy. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

According to all the traditional Bitcoin models we have shown in the past, Bitcoin is as low as it gets within the accumulation zone. Can the price still go lower despite this fact given the macroeconomic situation showing all signals of more downside for the stock market? Also, there are several new layer 1 blockchains emerging looking to challenge Ethereum as the go-to development platform to build web3 apps. The biggest most recent one is Aptos which is made up of ex-meta employees who were working together on the Libra project. Is this silicon Valley big entrance to the web3 space and what will the impact of this new chain have on the entire web3 ecosystem? What are the most important factors to consider for producing good blockchain-based services and products for the masses to consume? Topics:  First up, we take a look on how bad the bear market is with the rainbow chart Next, we examine APTOS and how they are changing the blockchain ecosystem Then, we discuss how appilcations will turn the metaverse into a lucrative economy Finally, we make some prediction on APTOS and Etheruem’s future Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

We discuss the increased tension in the macro economic situation and how this will all impact the web3 market. More economic indicators for a full blown recession and possibly a depression are coming into the picture. Also, talks of nuclear war from Russia are causing wide spread panic. How are we to react to these existential threats to secure the future and hedge against these worst case scenarios. Also, looking at the NFT market shows a massive decline in NFT trading volume in comparison to 8 months ago. What caused this drop off and what will reinvigorate the market to bring it back. Topics:  First up, Iman and I discuss the possible talks of war and how this impacts the economy Next, NASA’s accomplishment of crashing into an asteroid Then, pinpoint the different types of cycles in the economy that affects crypto Finally, will A.I. advise us on our finances in the Metaverse Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

We interview Publius, one of 3 founders of the Bean stablecoin. Bean Stalk Farms has a growing community that reached out to us for an interview to go over the stablecoin landscape and what Bean is doing different. Publius goes over the origin story of $Bean stablecoin, how it works, and how the fiat monetary system is responsible for the last 100 years of innovation. We discuss how society can determine success of a currency. Can there actually be a sustainable currency? What about the connection between DeFi and the metaverse? Can society have a sustainable governance system where a global population can leverage? We go all over this on today’s podcast. Enjoy. Topics: First up, Publius goes over the landscape of stablecoins and their true value of powering humanities innovation. Next, Publius explains who he is and what is Bean Stock Then, we ask if Publius has interest in the Metaverse and its future Finally, we dive into onchain governance and how that will lead to a better web 3 economy. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

With so much bear market FUD entering the market, the SEC is becoming the main center stage threat to the stability of the cryptocurrency markets. We debate on whether or not the SEC should be of concern for the future of web3, also if it does become one, should there be changes to the rules and regulations to now hamper innovation and ecosystem participation. Also, we get into a heated debate on the threshold the SEC has set for being an “accredited investor”.Topics: First up, we contemplate if we should be worried about the Ripple court case Next, talked about how there are way too many barriers to invest in the market Then, we debate how common people should have the same right to invest as a Accredited Investors Finally, why are there so many restrictions and barriers to participate in investing Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

Seems like Andrew Tate is getting traction as a result of the design of social media algorithm designs. Freedom of speech is being challenged by the social media companies and presents an opportunity for the web3 space to capitalize on the collective realization that freedom of speech can be quickly censored. We find parallels with what’s happening in the macro-economic conditions with the Great Depression from the crash of 1929. Our monetary system is destined to collapse but there is a secret that could delay the inevitable collapse. The secret is the metaverse, find out how. Topics:  First up, we acknowledge the Andrew Tate Baning on all social media platforms and how it relates to Web3 Next, we discuss who should be in control, Tech companies or the People. Then, we examine how Web 3 will improve and protect freedom of speech Finally, we look into how the metaverse will bring in billions of new participants into the global economy. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

In episode 123 we go over how we started in the metaverse and how the bear cycle has impacted the nascent space. We do an overview of where we are in the Bitcoin cycle and the results of the macro-economic conditions. We’re in an unprecedented state in the life of Bitcoin. The network has not seen a recession and we’re potentially starring straight at a depression. As a result, we hash out the Bitcoin vs Gold debate and how Satoshi’s idea changed humanity. In the early stages of the metaverse we find parallels with construction of the internet. Topics: First up, Examining the Bear market cycle and its effect in the Crypto space Next, discuss the potential value of Bitcoin in the economy Then, we look over the lifestyle of the metaverse and life inside Virtual Reality Finally, predict what will happen to the U.S. government if they don’t accept Bitcoin Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

We revisit the old days of our podcast and how when we first started talking about the metaverse, almost nobody else was interested. We regularly had to question our sanity as the rest of the crypto market was focused on DeFi and NFTs. Now since Mark Zuckerberg has pivoted Facebook to the newly rebranded Meta, everyone is interested in the metaverse and why it will be important. We go into Decentraland and explore Metaverse Art Week and see some really cool displays. We then explore the paths to how humanity got to the point of creating these virtual environments to escape the real world. How will AI intersect with the metaverse and what will that do to the economy? Then we talk about the overall market maturing and turning into many independent sectors that have boom and bust cycles. Will DeFi be next? Topics: First up, a busy week for us with our 1 year Rovi anniversary Next, we examine how Mark Zuckerberg is campaigning the Metaverse to the public Then, we take a look at Art Week in the Metaverse and Finally, we found a solution to the Liquidity problem of NFTs Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

In today’s chat we discuss on Mark Cuban’s disgust on people buying digital land. Then we go over Tornado Cash sanctions and the wider implications on crypto. Did you know that USDC and USDT could be frozen? The United States can arbitrarily sanction anything in crypto which means all of crypto is at risk. In this scenario, all innovation will move outside of the US jurisdiction and leave the United States behind in a legacy financial system that the rest of the world will not participate in. Which is the best stable coin to hedge against this possibility? Topics: First up, we go over where Bitcoin is going Next, Microsoft spends $69.7 Billion to acquire Activision Blizzard Then, Quantum entanglement and Bill Gates conspiracies? Finally, we break down what it takes to actually build the metaverse.  Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

Vitalik Buterin sparks our debate on the merits of stock to flow and how it applies to Bitcoin. Is Vitalik right that stock to flow is a model that doesn’t apply to Bitcoin anymore or at all? The macro economics situation is another factor that is contributing to the value depression of Bitcoin in the last few weeks. The federal reserve has run out of options to get us out of the highest inflation since the 1980s. We discuss the ramifications of our current fiat monetary system.Topics: First up, Vitalik tweets his position on stock to flow ratio on Bitcoin. Next, Iman and I go through the merits of stock to flow and why it can still model Bitcoin. Then, the current crypto prices are being affected by the macro economy Finally, where does humanity stand on the next financial system? Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

With our first post since June 2021, we discuss Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and what it means for the metaverse. Predictions for where Bitcoin is headed is made. We also go into the intricacies of building in the metaverse. Is Bill Gates part of an ultra secret club to take over the world? Topics: First up, we go over where Bitcoin is going Next, Microsoft spends $69.7 Billion to acquire Activision Blizzard Then, Quantum entanglement and Bill Gates conspiracies? Finally, we break down what it takes to actually build the metaverse.  Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

When we started this podcast, we predicted that there will be a phase of the industry that would see the adoption of cryptocurrencies at the country level. This level would be the last phase before we would have world wide adoption taking place. Today was the first step of that phase. El Salvador officially acknowledges Bitcoin as legal tender for the country. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador is setting a precedence for the rest of the countries as the adoption of Bitcoin is imminent. The Colonial pipeline hack compromised a fundamental part of the US infrastructure, however did the FBI really compromise Bitcoin? Finally we debate on whether we're going to see a resurgence of Bitcoin and the field of cryptocurrencies sooner rather than later. Topics: First up, El Salvador Makes Bitcoin Legal Tender Next, What Does it Mean for a Country to Get into Crypto Then, Can Ransom Ware Using Bitcoin as Payment Tarnish its Image? Finally, Will We See Bitcoin Make a Comeback Sooner Rather than Later? Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

We return after a few weeks since our last long from podcast. Having projects of our own has taken a focus for the time being but we're dedicated to creating content because it helps us stay knowledgeable about what's going in the crypto space. In today's podcast we take a look at the signal for all cryptocurrencies Bitcoin. We make a call whether we're still on the way up or we've entered a long form of an accumulation pattern. We then shift our focus on Elon Musk and the confusion surrounding the energy consumption of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Our projects are focused on the metaverse and the larger blockchain gaming space including Ethermon and we get an evaluation as to how big the gamin industry can get in the blockchain arena.Topics: First up, we discuss how society changes cryptocurrencies Next, is the talk about energy consumption really a big deal? Then, We explain how MetaZone and Ethermon are changing Blockchain gaming. Finally, How gaming is about to change forever. ✅ @MetaZoneio & @Ethermon_NFT Changed the #metaverse ✅ Why @elonmusk is Playing 5D Chess ✅ The Metaverse is a BIG Deal ✅ How Big Can #Blockchain & Metaverse Get?Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema

After a long Covid stretch where getting together was a challenge in many respects, the crew is back on the podcast to discuss the latest happenings within the metaverse and reality. Elon showcases a new NFT. We discuss why predicting the trajectory of bitcoin matters in the grand scheme of things. The metaverse has huge implications that aren't obvious yet to most people, we discuss why the metaverse will the place many decide to spend their time on. NFT's are all the craze right now, what's next for this vertical in the crypto space? Topics: First up, Elon showcases his first NFT Next, we discuss why predicting Bitcoin's price matters Then, why Decentraland and the metaverse is the next social platform. Finally, NFTs will take over humanity and Finance. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Website: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord LBRY: http://bit.ly/LBRYTBR Music by OfDream - Thelema