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Should Twitter be decentralized? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 17) 58:21

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Jan 5 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. In this episode, we discussed what a decentralized Twitter would look like, whether gatekeeping of information is necessary, and the value of decentralizing the influential platform. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Whiskeys 08:06 Discussion: Should Twitter be decentralized? 12:02 What does Twitter actually mean to each of you? 22:23 What would an actual decentralized Twitter look like? 29:14 Is gatekeeping of information no longer necessary? Can a community moderates itself effectively? 45:30 What's the value of a decentralized Twitter? Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/ Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong…

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The most interesting crypto hack ever | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 16) 47:16

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Feb 2 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. In this episode, we discuss a hack that happened in January to a pseudonymous crypto collector and influencer known as NFT God. How did such an important influencer the crypto community get hacked, and what does that mean for web3? Is this a web3 problem, and who could possibly be done about it? Listen to the show to find out. Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/ Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong…

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What happens when AI meets web3 | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 15) 49:27

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Jan 12—before Microsoft launched its ChatGPT-powered Bing—and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. If AI is helping machines become more human-like so that we can fulfill our potential, can web3 help make the internet more like the real world through ownership, control, and security—and enrich our digital lives? Does AI prevent us from controlling our assets, identity, and data, and take away agency? Join our discussion and share your thoughts with us on YouTube. You can also reach out to us at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Whiskeys 05:56 Discussion: What happens when AI meets web3 Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t3gary/ Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/malcolmong…

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Seoul in Metaverse, Avalanche x AWS, Genesis bankruptcy: Web3 and Whiskey Reactions (Episode 14) 26:09

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This is Web3 & Whiskey Reactions. Every week, we talk about some of the most interesting news stories in web3. This episode was recorded on Jan 19 and features Gary Liu and Suresh Balaji. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:19 MoonPay partners with TIME 06:01 Seoul launches a metaverse replica 09:20 Avalanche partners with AWS 13:06 Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy 19:27 HSBC subsidiary Hang Seng Bank becomes the first bank in Hong Kong to launch an "NFT wallet" You can find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Reach out to us by email at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com…

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Web3 in 2023: What to Expect | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 13) 59:05

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Dec 22 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. In this episode, we look back on an eventful 2022, from the Ethereum Merge to the collapse of LUNA, Three Arrows Capital, and FTX—and the subsequent crypto deep freeze. More important, we look toward 2023 and talk about developments in web3 that truly excite us, from mass adoption driven by established consumer brands to infrastructure projects that will lay the foundation of the future of the internet. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:08 Whiskey 05:58 2022 in review 07:25 The Ethereum Merge 08:44 The LUNA crash, the collapse of 3AC, and SBF's downfall 10:03 Elon Musk's Twitter 11:52 Big brands and web3 15:06 2023 predictions 15:23 Accelerated adoption of web3 by mainstream brands 21:22 The year of Polygon? 24:56 The rise of native web3 brands 33:30 A move away from speculation toward utility 36:30 Market recovery 38:40 Regulatory clarity 48:52 "web3 ingredient companies" 51:47 VC investment in web3 projects 52:45 Industry discipline 55:12 Silver linings Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong You can also reach out to us at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com…

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Worthless NFTs, China's NFT marketplace, web3 funding 2022: Web3 & Whiskey Reactions (Episode 12) 26:42

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This is Web3 & Whiskey Reactions. Every week, we talk about some of the most interesting news stories in web3. This episode was recorded on Jan 5 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:29 NEWS: BMW partners with Coinweb to develop a blockchain-based financing and loyalty program in Thailand 05:30 NEWS: A tax-loss harvesting platform is building “the world's largest collection of worthless NFTs” 11:43 NEWS: Web3 startups raised $7.1B in funding during 2022 – Gaming accounted for 62%, followed by Metaverse and social networks 16:05 NEWS: China will launch a national exchange for trading digital assets 21:23 NEWS: Hong Kong passed a bill to impose a new licensing regime on virtual-asset service providers Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc Suresh Balaji Twitter: https://twitter.com/sureshbalaji LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/sureshbalaji Website: https://w3ma.xyz/ Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong References: 1. https://news.bitcoin.com/bmw-partners-with-coinweb-to-develop-blockchain-based-vehicle-financing-automation-and-loyalty-program-in-thailand/ 2. https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2022/12/31/tax-loss-harvesting-platform-unsellable-is-building-the-worlds-largest-collection-of-worthless-nfts/ 3. https://cryptoslate.com/web3-startups-raised-7b-funding-in-2022-with-gaming-accounting-for-62/ 4. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3205050/china-launch-national-exchange-trading-nft-digital-assets-despite-cryptocurrency-bans 5. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3205294/hong-kong-brokers-fund-managers-get-ready-virtual-asset-trading-sfc-widens-access-retail-investors Reach out to us by email at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com…

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What if Marriott Bonvoy gets on blockchain? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 11) 53:02

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Dec 8 and features Gary Liu, Malcolm Ong, and a special guest — Michael Yung, former Head of Digital, Customer and Retail, at Cathay Pacific and former Head of Digital Product and Technology for Asia Miles, one of the world’s largest loyalty programs. In this episode, we delve into the exciting possibility of Marriott Bonvoy, the world's largest hotel loyalty program, moving its rewards points onto the blockchain. What would this mean for users? Would they have more control over the value of their points and more options for exchanging them? But what about the company itself? How would this shift impact Marriott's bottom line? Tune in to find out. Find us on other platforms: Gary Liu Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyliu LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/garyliunyc Malcolm Ong Twitter: https://twitter.com/malcolmong LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/malcolmong Michael Yung Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelyung LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/michaelyung Website: https://michaelyung.com/ Reach out to us by email at web3andwhiskey@gmail.com…

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Will Web2 companies win in web3? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 10) 36:31

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Nov 3 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. In this episode, we dive into the world of decentralized technologies and the so-called “innovator’s dilemma” faced by established tech giants. How are companies like Facebook and Google approaching the rise of decentralized systems and what does the future hold for web3 and beyond? We discuss the potential for decentralized infrastructure, the challenges faced by incumbent companies, and the role of startups in driving innovation. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:41 Discussion: Will Web2 companies win in web3? 34:07 Summary…

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WTH is the metaverse? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 9) 57:30

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Oct 21 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:56 Whiskeys 09:21 NEWS: F1 files 8 trademarks for crypto and NFTs 12:40 NEWS: Bored-Ape creator Yuga Labs faces SEC probe over unregistered offerings 16:31 NEWS: Portugal proposes a 28% tax on annual crypto trading profits 20:14 NEWS: Former Google ads boss launches ‘Web3’ search startup with backing from Coinbase, top VCs 24:50 NEWS: Azuki introduces the Physical Backed Token (PBT) 31:02 Main discussion 55:33 Summary…

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What if Binance collapses? | Web3 & Whiskey (Special Episode) 1:01:37

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This special episode was recorded on Nov 24 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. Leave comments below to join the discussion! Jump to: 00:00 Intro 03:41 Whiskeys 08:20 News: Nike launches .SWOOSH web3 platform 11:40 News: Island nation Tuvalu to become “first digital nation” on metaverse 15:25 News: JP Morgan registers trademark for crypto wallet 19:40 News: Deepfake of SBF offers refunds to FTX’s victims in verified Twitter account scam 23:01 News: Oil giant Shell makes move into bitcoin mining industry 26:21 Discussion: What if Binance collapses? 59:15 Summary References: The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer - Financial Services edition https://www.edelman.com/trust/2022-trust-barometer/trust-financial-services-sector…

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What if someone leaves their entire wealth as NFTs in their will? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 7) 57:44

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Sep 23 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.

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The fall of FTX | Web3 & Whiskey (Special Episode) 58:43

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This special episode was recorded on Nov 10 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. Follow and join our discussion on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@web3andwhiskey

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What you need to know about NFT rights | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 5) 55:56

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Sep 17 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Whiskeys 05:13 News: Starbucks introduces Web3-based program Starbucks Odyssey, giving members the ability to earn and buy NFTs 13:02 News: Paramount Pictures files 2 trademarks for Mean Girls NFTs 14:49 News: The Ethereum merge is complete 19:33 News: White House releases its first-ever comprehensive framework for responsible development of digital assets 23:51 News: Sorare takes on NBA Top Shot with Ethereum NFT-based fantasy NBA game 27:58 Discussion: What you need to know about NFT rights 53:52 Summary…

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What if Google starts paying all of its employees in crypto? | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 4) 49:41

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Sep 9 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Whiskeys 6:05 News reaction - TAG Heuer introduces an NFT viewer for its connected watch to allow customers to wear their digital assets on their wrists 8:58 News reaction - The Islamic State turns to NFTs to spread terror message 10:23 News reaction - HSBC and top Hong Kong firms sign up for China's state-backed blockchain 16:42 News reaction - Venture capital firm a16z introduces “Can’t Be Evil” licenses 23:11 News reaction - Binance switches all USD coin to its own stablecoin 27:11 Main discussion - What if Google starts paying all of its employees in crypto? 48:06 Summary…

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4 Myths About NFT | Web3 & Whiskey (Episode 3) 1:01:23

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Web3 & Whiskey is a podcast about how the decentralized internet will change our lives. This episode was recorded on Aug 26 and features Gary Liu, Suresh Balaji, and Malcolm Ong.

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