Ep 7: Magic Eden on Ethereum, PA/EZU/Rebels, Slope Wallet hack, & AI generated art, feat. JB, Junior, iHeart, & NassyWeazy (CISO at a16z)

Ep 11: Jeremiah Oh & I talk about Crypto's Santa Rally, Trend Spotting Strategies, Spy Satellites, Enough Exoplanets, UFOs and AI Alignment

Summary In this conversation, Farez and Jeremiah discuss the performance and predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum, the potential impact of ETFs on crypto, investing strategies beyond the top two cryptocurrencies, the relationship between crypto and the stock market, and the timeline for crypto growth and adoption. They also touch on the surveillance satellite launched by China and NASA's discovery of exoplanets with possible subsurface oceans. The conversation highlights the pressure of necessity for crypto adoption and the fascination with aliens compared to Bigfoot. In this conversation, Farez FM and Jeremiah discuss various mysteries and unknowns, including UFO sightings, the depths of the ocean, and the intersection of AI and extraterrestrial life. They also touch on the importance of data science, the power of information and data, and the lag time of understanding AGI. The concept of AI alignment and the potential dangers of imperfect AGI are explored. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the complexity of AI alignment research and the importance of social media and thought leadership. Takeaways Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen significant growth and are expected to continue performing well, but a major correction may be on the horizon. Investing in altcoins and shitcoins can be a risky strategy, but it can also lead to significant gains if done carefully and with thorough research. The potential for ETFs and the integration of AI in the crypto space could drive further adoption and legitimization of cryptocurrencies. The surveillance satellite launched by China and NASA's discovery of exoplanets with possible subsurface oceans highlight ongoing advancements in space exploration and technology. The fascination with aliens and the possibility of extraterrestrial life continues to captivate public interest, while interest in Bigfoot has waned in comparison. There are many mysteries and unknowns in the world, including UFO sightings and the depths of the ocean. The intersection of AI and extraterrestrial life is a fascinating topic, with the possibility that aliens may be monitoring our technological advancements. Data science plays a crucial role in understanding and analyzing the vast amount of information available to us. AI alignment is an important area of research to ensure that AI systems act in accordance with human values and objectives. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:27 Bitcoin and Ethereum Performance 02:53 Predictions and Concerns for Crypto 05:19 The Relationship Between Crypto and the Stock Market 07:52 Expectations for Bitcoin Corrections 09:19 Investing Strategies Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum 10:44 Investing in Altcoins and Shitcoins 16:48 The Potential of Solana and Ethereum ETFs 19:31 The Impact of AI on Crypto Adoption 23:25 The Narrative and Legitimization of Crypto 27:12 Timeline for Crypto Growth and Adoption 30:07 The Pressure of Necessity for Crypto Adoption 34:00 Surveillance Satellites and Exoplanets 44:09 Chinese Spy Satellite and NASA's Exoplanet Discovery 49:20 The Fascination with Aliens and Bigfoot 53:10 Mysteries of the Earth 54:12 UFO Sightings 55:08 The Unknown Depths of the Ocean 56:04 The Intersection of AI and Extraterrestrial Life 57:02 The Purpose of UFO Sightings 58:14 The Importance of Data Science 59:11 The Power of Information and Data 01:00:11 The Lag Time of Understanding AGI 01:01:10 AI Alignment and Ethical Frameworks 01:02:35 The Concept of AI Alignment 01:03:33 The Potential of AI Systems to Act Independently 01:04:02 True Intelligence and AGI 01:05:00 The Dangers of Imperfect AGI 01:06:26 The Complexity of AI Alignment Research 01:07:25 The Importance of Social Media and Thot Leadership Sorry about Jeremiah's out of sync video at the end. The podcast tool I was using is clearly not good. Switched to Riverside.FM now.

Ep 10: Artificial Intelligence, Web3's 2023 comeback, Aliens and Investing with Dean, Jeremiah and Narbeh.

Episode 10: This conversation is between Narbeh (https://twitter.com/narb_s), Dean (https://twitter.com/dbring1) Jeremiah (https://www.instagram.com/ohmiahbad/), and Farez (https://twitter.com/farezv) recorded in November 2023. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including AI, cryptocurrency, the future of work, and the existence of aliens. It begins with the introduction of the participants and how they know each other. The discussion then delves into famous Sams; like Sam Bankman Fraud of FTX and Sam Altman, the co-founder of OpenAI. The participants debate political influence in tech companies, the implications of AI and deepfakes, the future of AI and data security, the ethics of gene editing, and the potential dangers of state-controlled superhumans. They also explore the existence of aliens, the possibility of different life forms in the universe, and the potential for AI to discover new physics and mathematics. The podcast further touches on the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain, the future of Bitcoin and Ethereum, cryptocurrency taxes, and the impact of ETFs on cryptocurrency. While none of this is financial advice, the participants also discuss strategies for investing in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency cycles, and investment strategies. The intersection of AI and cryptocurrency is highlighted, emphasizing the potential synergy between the two technologies. The episode concludes with a reflection on the future of crypto, expressing excitement about the ongoing developments in the field. The participants also briefly touch on the future of work, specifically the remote versus office debate, and the impact of cryptocurrency on traditional investment models.

Ep 9: Web3 for everyone ft. MJ & Greg. Simple English explanations for Money, Blockchain, Cryptography and how they all work together in cryptocurrencies & Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

On this episode, I speak to MJ and Greg on Twitter Spaces about the basics of money, blockchain, cryptography and how all that ties into Web3, cryptocurrencies and Non Fungible Tokens. I explain trust-less systems using a real estate transaction and cryptography using a basic shift 1 cypher with Greg's first name. We also talk a bit about The Imitation Game and Alan Turing's early role in cryptography. Follow MJ on Twitter @virginfty [https://twitter.com/virginfty] and me @farezv [https://twitter.com/farezv] (I don't think Greg is on Twitter). For episodes straight in your inbox, sign up at farezv.com [https://www.farezv.com]. Twitter: @farezv [https://twitter.com/farezv] Instagram: @farezv [https://instagram.com/farezv] Linkedin: @farezv [https://linkedin.com/in/farezv] TikTok: @farezv.com [https://tiktok.com/@farezv.com] Anchor.fm: @farezv [http://anchor.fm/farezv]

Ep 8: Week in Crypto/NFTs, The Merge, EZU 🤝 @MagicEden in NYC, PA, OpenSea stolen assets policy, "fake NFTs" etc.

In this episode my NFT friends Beni (@Benibachi_eth [https://twitter.com/Benibachi_eth?s=20&t=fOU88Di4l6SbAKaB961EQg]) and Raez (@RAEZARTBAR [https://twitter.com/RAEZARTBAR?s=20&t=fOU88Di4l6SbAKaB961EQg]) join me and we chat the @EZU_XYZ [https://twitter.com/ezu_xyz?s=20&t=fOU88Di4l6SbAKaB961EQg] (an NFT project) event with @MagicEden [https://twitter.com/MagicEden?s=20&t=fOU88Di4l6SbAKaB961EQg] (an NFT marketplace, like @OpenSea [https://twitter.com/opensea?s=20&t=fOU88Di4l6SbAKaB961EQg] & @Coinbase_NFT [https://twitter.com/Coinbase_NFT?s=20&t=fOU88Di4l6SbAKaB961EQg]) in New York City, the next Ethereum upgrade called The Merge [https://ethereum.org/en/upgrades/merge/] which is scheduled for September. Remember, Ethereum goes from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake with The Merge. We also chat about "fake" NFT platforms such as Veve.

Ep 7: Magic Eden on Ethereum, PA/EZU/Rebels, Slope Wallet hack, & AI generated art, feat. JB, Junior, iHeart, & NassyWeazy (CISO at a16z)

This week I’ve got a special 90 min long Twitter Spaces episode with a few of my NFT friends from the Psychedelics Anonymous [https://twitter.com/psychedelic_nft] and Rebels By Night [https://twitter.com/rebelsbynight] communities including Rebels co-founder Nass aka @nassyweazy [https://twitter.com/nassyweazy] on Twitter. Apart from being a Rebel by night, Nass is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Andreessen Horowitz focusing on blockchain security efforts. He worked in a similar capacity at Facebook prior to a16z crypto. Be sure to listen till the end as he shares some insight into various crypto exploits that have occurred including the recent Solana seed phrase compromise caused by a Slope Wallet misconfiguration & the Ronin bridge attack that resulted in the loss of $625 million. And big thanks to my friends JB [https://twitter.com/JB__nfts], and Junior [https://twitter.com/tweetdeez757] from the PA community for hopping on and discussing ETH vs SOL in light of Magic Eden’s announcement of launching their service on Ethereum, and finally giving OpenSea a run for its money. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this jam packed episode. Please subscribe at farezv.com [https://www.farezv.com/] for episode updates straight to your inbox or follow Farez.FM [https://anchor.fm/farezv] on your favorite podcasting platforms. Thank you for listening!