Monat: Dezember 2022

• NFT Storytelling: Jason Michael Primrose, Amanda Terry, Artemysia-X, Kas Vegas at Camp Decrypt 2022 discussed how they use NFTs for storytelling.
• Tezos Co-Founder Kathleen Breitman talked about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception at the Web Summit in Lisbon
• Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss raising venture money during Crypto Winter at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco.

At Camp Decrypt 2022, a lively panel was held to discuss how Non-Fungible Token (NFT) technology can be used for storytelling. The panel was moderated by What’s Trending podcast host Shira Lazar and included Jason Michael Primrose, author of the science fiction novel “Lost Children of Andromeda”, Amanda Terry of Metagood and ACTAI Ventures, Artemysia-X of the Rug Radio program LorePlay, and Kas Vegas of NFT INT, Huxley, and Feature.io. The panelists discussed how they use NFTs to create unique stories, exploring the possibilities of the technology.

At the Web Summit in Lisbon, Tezos Co-Founder Kathleen Breitman spoke on how the Tezos blockchain has implemented a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception. She also discussed her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves.

On November 3 at the 0xpo Summit in San Francisco, a panel was held to discuss raising venture money during Crypto Winter. Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss the challenges of raising capital in a bear market. The panel also discussed the importance of staying optimistic and creative in order to find success in fundraising.

Finally, Decrypt hosted the Crypties Awards 2022: Bored Ape, a celebration of the best achievements in the crypto industry over the past year. The awards were presented to those who have made significant contributions to the crypto ecosystem. The event showcased the most innovative projects, companies, and individuals in the space.

It is clear that NFT technology, proof-of-stake mechanisms, and fundraising in a bear market are all topics of great interest in the crypto space. With industry events such as Camp Decrypt, Web Summit, 0xpo Summit, and the Crypties Awards, the industry is well-informed on the latest developments and trends. These events are essential for staying up-to-date on the most important topics in the crypto world.

Bullet Points:
• Edward Snowden discussed the sanctioning of Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash by the U.S. government, the privacy shortcomings of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and DAOs.
• Kathleen Breitman of Tezos talked about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism and her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding.
• Clay Robbins, Soona Amhaz, Sarah Guo and Alex Strzesniewski discussed raising venture money even during Crypto Winter at 0xpo Summit.

At Camp Decrypt in Napa CA in October, Edward Snowden gave an extensive talk with Decrypt’s Dan Roberts about a variety of topics. He discussed the sanctioning of Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash by the U.S. government, the privacy shortcomings of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and his view on using DAOs to source tips from whistleblowers. Snowden offered his candid opinions on these topics, which will likely shape the future of the crypto industry.

At Web Summit in Lisbon, Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, spoke with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves about how the Tezos blockchain has been using a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception. She discussed her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, as well as progressive decentralization and NFT gaming.

Finally, at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco, Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson for an extensive panel on raising venture money even during Crypto Winter. These investors shared their insights on how to successfully raise money in a bear market, and offered advice on how to best position a company for success.

Overall, the talks given at Camp Decrypt, Web Summit and 0xpo Summit offered valuable insights into the crypto industry and will likely shape the future of the industry. Edward Snowden provided unique perspectives on the sanctioning of Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash, the privacy shortcomings of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and DAOs. Kathleen Breitman discussed the use of a proof-of-stake mechanism by the Tezos blockchain and progressive decentralization. Finally, the investors at 0xpo Summit offered advice on how to raise venture money even during Crypto Winter.

• The New Landscape for NFT Drops: Bad Grrls Creative Club, BeetsDAO, and Cymbal at Camp Decrypt 2022 discussed new collection expectations by community members and collectors.
• How Tezos Was Ahead of the Proof-of-Stake Merge: Web Summit 2022 featured Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman discussing the Tezos blockchain’s use of a proof-of-stake mechanism.
• The Crypties Awards 2022: Bored Ape Yacht Club Wins NFT Project of the Year featured Illa Da Producer accepting the Cryptie on behalf of Yuga Labs.

Amid a crypto bear market and recent declines in NFT sales volume, the new roadmap for new NFT collections is of great interest to collectors, community members, and the industry at large. Toni Thai Sterrett of Bad Grrls Creative Club, Jordan Garbis of BeetsDAO, and Eric Feng of NFT block explorer discussed the new landscape for NFT drops at Camp Decrypt Napa. They discussed the expectations of the community and collectors, as well as new strategies for launching NFTs in a bear market.

The discussion continued with Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman at Web Summit in Lisbon. Breitman discussed how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum, and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming. She explained that Tezos was ahead of the curve in terms of its proof-of-stake merge and discussed how it has helped the blockchain move forward.

Finally, the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami featured Illa Da Producer accepting the Cryptie on behalf of Yuga Labs from presenter Alanna Roazzi-Laforet. The award was given to Bored Ape Yacht Club for its NFT Project of the Year. Other nominees in the category included Moonbirds, Azuki, DeGods, and CloneX.

These events demonstrate the strength of the NFT industry and the commitment of the community to creating innovative projects and collections despite the bear market. Collectors and community members have high expectations for NFT drops, and the industry has been quick to adapt to the new landscape with new strategies for launching collections. Tezos has also been ahead of the curve with its proof-of-stake merge, which has helped the blockchain move forward. The Crypties Awards also highlighted the strength of the NFT industry, rewarding Bored Ape Yacht Club for its NFT Project of the Year. These events demonstrate the strength and resilience of the NFT industry, and how it is pushing forward despite the bear market.