MezFi Meets Episode #12 - MezFi Meets Ariel Brand

Solana, Solana University, crypto space, meme coins, decentralized applications, decentralized physical infrastructure networks, HiveMapper, Solana's centralization, Bull Market, crypto marketplace, keeping transactions in ecosystem In MezFi Meets Episode #12, MezFi meets Ariel Brand, the founder of The Bull Market and the Australian Ambassador for Solana University. Jerome and Ariel discuss the Solana ecosystem, how Ariel came to work with Solana, and highlight the diverse range of applications being built on the blockchain, such as decentralised physical infrastructure networks and decentralised maps street view. They also discuss Brand’s new business, The Bull Market, a website that allows people to buy and sell items using their crypto. To find out more about Solana University, The Bull Market and to follow Ariel, go to: https://www.solanau.org/ https://www.thebull.market/ https://www.x.com/arielJFBrand/ To find out more about MezFi go to: Www.MezFi.com 1. Introduction and Guest Background (00:00) 2. Entering the Web3 Space (02:20) 3. Joining Solana University (04:44) 4. Solana’s Reputation and Applications (07:00) 5. DePIn Applications on Solana (09:16) 6. Decentralisation Debate (11:36) 7. Impact of the FTX Collapse (16:12) 8. Solana’s Position in the Crypto Market (18:36) 9. Choosing a Blockchain for Development (21:04) 10. Solana University Workshops (25:47) 11. The Bull Market Initiative (28:05) 12. Closing Thoughts and Tips for New Entrants (34:58)