That's So Meta

Breaking stereotypes with NFT projects and the power of storytelling: String Nguyen, MD Chubbiverse & LinkedIn Top Voice

Joining me this week is String Nguyen. String is the founder of Chubbiverse and Chubbicorns; two wildly successful, gorgeous and sparkly NFT projects, she is a masterful storyteller, an early adopter of social media platforms when they were at the cusp of their growth, such as Meerkat and Snapchat, and she’s one of the first true LinkedIn Influencers. Time Stamps [1:14] Intro to String [1:41] Explaining an NFT to a 5-y-o using fried chicken [5:50] Why Chubbiverse has no roadmap [8:03] Why NFTs are the perfect intersection of creativity, community, entrepreneurship and innovation for String [10:15] Advice for NFT founders and artists; the power of memes [14:18] Why acting like a 12-y-o boy is a key to success in Web3 [22:51] Myth-busting: What is one of the biggest myths rounds NFTs and how does String bust it? [23:31] Stay safe from scams Connect with String To connect with String Nguyen, head to her LinkedIn [https://au.linkedin.com/in/stringstory] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/StringStory] accounts. You can also find plenty of info at her website [https://stringstory.co/]. To learn more about String's NFT Chubbiverse collection, click here [https://www.chubbiverse.com/]. Podcast Audio Editing by Dejan Djajic Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to be in substitution for obtaining independent professional financial, legal, business, tax, marketing or accounting advice.  This podcast does not constitute advice or services. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are not being provided with professional advice from the podcast host or podcast guests.  This podcast is for private, non-commercial use. You need to do your own research and consult your own professional financial, legal, business, tax, marketing or accounting advisors for your individual circumstances.

Update: The frequency of That's So Meta will change to a 3-weekly cycle in 2023!

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Creating culture from the inside out and building engaged communities: Daniel Monge, NFT Melb Founder & Web3 Pioneer

Joining me on this episode is Daniel Monge, the Founder of NFT Melb. Daniel is a super early adopter of all things NFT-related, he is a Web3 pioneer, an incredible connector in the space and he’s also the Chief Experience Officer at Pixel Boss. Time stamps [1:11] Intro for Daniel [1:33] How would you explain NFTs to a 5-year-old using Spider-Man? [6:16] What's the greatest piece of advice you would give to younger Daniel when he first entered the space? [8:55] How does Daniel feel about NFT Melb growing to NFT NZ, NFT Syd, NFT GoldCoast and NFT APAC? [9:44] What role does intuition play in NFT investing? [14:48] Changing culture from the inside out [16:46] What's the biggest mistake NFT founders make? [22:12] What's the biggest reason people leave the space? [23:36] Myth-busting [24:33] Stay safe from scams [26:25] Wrap up Connect with Daniel Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn [https://au.linkedin.com/in/daniel-monge-101159186] Connect with Daniel on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/daniel.monge] Connect with Daniel on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@danielmongenft] Learn more about NFTMelb [https://nftmelb.io/] Podcast audio editing by Dejan Djajic  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave a rating and review! It would mean the Metaverse to me... Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to be in substitution for obtaining independent professional financial, legal, business, tax, marketing or accounting advice.  This podcast, does not constitute advice or services. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are not being provided with professional advice from the podcast host or podcast guests.  This podcast is for private, non-commercial use. You need to do your own research and consult your own professional financial, legal, business, tax, marketing or accounting advisors for your individual circumstances.

Why Web3, Crypto and NFTs are an evolution not a revolution: Darren Rogan, Web3 Builder, Futurist & Entrepreneur

Web3 is far more advanced than Web 2 which we all use every day … but why and how exactly? Web3 Builder, Futurist and Tech Entrepreneur Darren Rogan explains the differences between Web 2, Web 2.5 and Web3, why Disney is already winning, and why everyone will eventually swap over to Crypto and the Blackchain, whether they know it or not! Time stamps [1:14] Intro [0:20] How would you explain Web3 to a 5-year-old using Bluey? [2:42] How Disney is set to dominate the NFT space [5:05]What is that in-between space between Web 1 and Web3... What is Web 2.5? [9:16]What's your priority when it comes to NFT projects? [11:12] Why Blockchain will be bigger than mobile phones [15:30] Advice for younger Darren when he entered the space [18:26]What's the biggest myth around Web3/ Crypto/ NFTs and how can you bust it as not being true? [19:54]Stay safe from scams [20:36] Safe minting with a condom wallet [22:14] Understanding ENS: The Ethereum Name Server [24:57] Wrap up Connect with Darren Rogan Connect with Darren on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenrogan/?originalSubdomain=au] Connect with Darren on Twitter [https://twitter.com/darrenrogan] To learn more about Rogues Lab click here [https://www.rogueslab.com/] To learn more about Aus NFT Network click here [https://linktr.ee/ausnftnetwork]

Don’t get stuck in your bias. And don't worry, Crypto isn't going anywhere: Trader Travis, Crypto Educator and Trader

Joining me today is Trader Travis, the founder of The Crypto MastermInd which offers a range of courses covering trade, psychology, technical analysis, decentralised finance, and so much more. As a trader and educator Travis brings more than nine years of insight and frontline experience into today's conversation aimed at demystifying the world of Cryptocurrency! Time stamps [1:09] Introducing Trader Travis [1:36] Explaining Cryptocurrency to a 5-year-old using Thomas the Tank Engine [3:48] What are the biggest mistakes you see newbies make? [4:48] Get comfortable in being wrong] [6:00] What role does your intuition play? [8:50] What are common scams we should look out for? [10:00] What are some less commons scam that trick people? [13:06] What advice do you have for the FOMO many of us feel? [13:29] If you miss out, there will be another one... [14:59] Why is Crypto so volatile? [16:11] When Travis started mining Bitcoin [19:00] Myth-busting [20:00] Stay safe from Crypto scams [21:53] Wrap up To learn more about The Crypto Mastermind click here [http://thecryptomastermind.com/] To connect with Travis you can reach him on this socials: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-dobing-294595251/?originalSubdomain=au] Twitter [https://twitter.com/trader_travis] Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecryptomastermind] Podcast audio editing by Dejan Djajic  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave a rating and review! It would mean the Metaverse to me... Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to be in substitution for obtaining independent professional financial, legal, business, tax, marketing or accounting advice.  This podcast, does not constitute advice or services. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are not being provided with professional advice from the podcast host or podcast guests.  This podcast is for private, non-commercial use. You need to do your own research and consult your own professional financial, legal, business, tax, marketing or accounting advisors for your individual circumstances.