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February 7, 2025

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We break down the state of the Meme economy and make comparisons to what we saw in the 2021 bull cycle. Memes on Solana have strong parallels to the NFT market on Ethereum from last cycle, especially when you compare revenue figures of the top marketplaces like pump.fun to Opensea. We give our thoughts on where we are on the timeline of meme mania and speak about the impacts memes are having on the broader crypto market. This includes methods of launching new projects by leveraging memes as a more user friendly go to market vehicle to onboard community and then adding complexity layers down the road to not off-put sentiment.

Also, when it comes to marketing narratives memes seem to be dominating the mind share so we discuss how we are approaching $NAT from a marketing perspective. Now that $NAT is weeks away from officially becoming Bitcoin’s second subsidy reward coin, how we classify this new coin is important for public perception. Some do not see $NAT as a candidate to fit within the existing market demographic of memes and rather see a new narrative formed around the coin that distinguishes it from the meme asset class due to its technical provenance to DMT and the broader mission of supplying Bitcoin miners with additional subsidy to sustain network security. We discuss our thoughts on this and also the liquidity dilemma when it comes to supporting Bitcoin assets. All sectors of the Bitcoin ecosystem are facing this problem and are actively working toward building solutions that can either bring more liquidity to Bitcoin from other chains or port Bitcoin native assets to other chains like Solana to benefit from those capital markets.

201

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We dive deep into the exciting and unpredictable world of cryptocurrency and the evolution of digital content through Bitcoin. Learn the significance of Natcats and their timelines, illustrating the intricacies of Bitcoin data.

Iman and Will emphasize the importance of understanding updates and the simplicity of token deployments, attributing complexity avoidance to laziness. They also extend their gratitude to their community, including the critics who push them to improve.

The hosts explore the profound impact of Bitcoin on NFT creation and the future of digital ownership. They discuss the resistance current NFT platforms are displaying when adapting to the need for real-time integration with protocols like Tap Protocol to ensure DMT market stability.

Amidst the witty banter, they examine the market's roller-coaster behavior, from the surge in Bitcoin's price to the "God candle" effect due to ETF rumors. Iman and Will reflect on the psychological aspects of trading, share personal anecdotes of market challenges, and stress the need for clarity amid market chaos.

Our hosts also share their adventures with Metazone and impart wisdom on pushing tech boundaries while emphasizing market adaptations to new infrastructure requirements. Finally, they touch upon global concerns and the importance of innovation readiness. Hear their thoughts on the latest in cryptocurrency, the essence of digital matter through Bitcoin, and bold predictions for Bitcoin's future.

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200

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Hosts Iman and Will, explore the complex landscape of blockchain innovation with a focus on natcats and bitmaps in Bitcoin. The discussion delves into the nuanced potential of these technologies for the metaverse, emphasizing the need for deep understanding to truly innovate.

The conversation addresses the importance of informed cryptocurrency investing, advising listeners to rely on research and personal conviction rather than succumbing to market hype. They share insights on identifying early trends in tech while cautioning against scams and emphasizing the value of competition.

Touching on societal influences, the episode examines the effects of history, psychology, and even TikTok challenges on current tech and investment behaviors. The hosts navigate the "bag bias" phenomenon within the crypto community and respond to misunderstandings surrounding the "natmap," stressing the significance of due diligence.

The latter part of the episode considers the ethical implications of AI-generated content and the potential for manipulation in the crypto space. Will, Iman, and TJ conclude by reflecting on the power of marketing within cryptocurrency and its influence on decision-making.

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199

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Hosts Iman and Will explore exciting topics like AI, fusion energy, bioengineering, and the cosmos, and why these could be even more enthralling than crypto. The discussion then pivots to the role of "fleece machines" in the crypto realm, considering their influence on market liquidity and innovation, alongside the fascinating intersection of blockchain and non-arbitrary art.

Our hosts discuss the transformative potential of nanotech, the importance of Bitcoin in guiding market sentiment, and the game-changing role of layer two solutions in the crypto economy and metaverse. They also caution listeners about the crypto industry's resemblance to a casino, highlighting the need for careful investment decisions underlined by fundamental analysis.

The conversation turns to Bitcoin's market trends, its untapped potential, and a vision of digital matter revolutionizing our physical world. Iman and Will tease their upcoming interview with Bitfinity regarding ICP, promising to dive deep into its controversial yet intriguing prospects.

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198

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Host Will and Iman discuss with guest Wizop from Bitmap.community the transformative applications of blockchain tech and the emergence of DMT tokens in the crypto landscape.

They explore the visual aspects crucial to appreciating blockchain's potential and the vision for an economy independent of physical location. Challenges in the bitcoin ecosystem and the innovative opportunities DMT tokens present are examined, alongside Wizop's plan to democratize access to bitmap data for Genesis parcel holders.

Wizop recounts his leap into the crypto world post-2020 and his drive to develop Bitmap's data tooling. The team's skill in making blockchain data usable shines, with an eye on expanding data services and APIs for developers.

The conversation touches on the value of decentralization, Bitcoin's role in Bitmap's ecosystem, and the struggle to communicate complex visions of the future economic landscape. Future plans for Bitmap.community include a marketplace and leveraging community talents, underlining the decentralized decision-making at its core.

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197

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Hosts Iman and Will delve into the profound interconnection of technology, economics, and physics. Episode 197, titled "Bridging Worlds: The Physics of the Economic Metaverse," explores the necessity of creating technology that is universally accessible, mirroring the concept of porting oneself into an alternate economic space. They trace the roots of economics back to resource discovery and industrial exploitation, critically analyzing digital systems' arbitrary value-extraction mechanisms.

A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to the impact of Bitcoin's consensus layer and the infinite energy required for its security. Iman and Will discuss the implications of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics for Bitcoin, shedding light on its incorruptible nature and the notion of digital scarcity. They also touch upon the idea of the metaverse as a digital reality that echoes physical value principles, offering economic opportunities regardless of geographical limitations.

The hosts contemplate how AI and blockchain can revolutionize value networks and challenge the norms of scarcity by fostering abundance through atomic rearrangement. Additionally, they consider the metaverse's potential as a testing ground for AI simulations in various sectors like the military and engineering and articulate the significance of non-arbitrary tokens in creating diverse utilities.

Iman and Will underscore the value provided by token holders in the crypto industry, discussing the potential effects of airdropping tokens to unite human efforts and the importance of a decentralized approach to AI on the blockchain. They tackle the provocative concept of randomness generating significant outcomes, equating this to blockchain technology's latent potential.

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