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1. 78

   #78 - Into the Jungle

   In this episode we speak with Darren Deanto, Chase Whipple and David Holt who are a group of experienced builders in the crypto space. We discuss their personal journeys into crypto and what motivated them to build their careers in blockchain. Then we explore their project Jungle Finance, which…

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   Dec 12, 2023

   1h 30m
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   #77 - Unlocking the Power of NFTs with Remx

   We meet with Naz and Mike from Remx to discuss the possibilities that are created when you combine NFTs, artists and their fans. There's a lot of opportunity when you combine physical goods with digital goods when using an NFT as an intermediary or a key that functions as the connection point and...

   Nov 16, 2023

   51m
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   #76 - GivePact

   In this episode, we connect with Alicia Cepeda Maule and Steven Aguiar to discuss their project Givepact.io which is infrasturcture that allows for non-profits to easily receive donations in the form of crypto. We explore why they created this project, the unique advantages of crypto giving, and...

   May 4, 2023

   59m
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   #75 - Taylor Starr on Crypto Meets Fashion

   We connect with Taylor Starr, who's leading the charge in the integration with crypto and fashion. Taylor understands that crypto is about culture as much as it is about the tech and combined her background creating her own fashion line, she understands the landscape better than most. Enjoy this...

   Apr 25, 2023

   1h 09m
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   #74 - State of ReFi with Rex St. John

   We get together with Rex St. John to discuss the state of the Regenerative Finance, what he's creating at the ReFi Summit in Seattle this May that he is hosting, and we explore what we can learn about cultural shifts and technology.

   Apr 6, 2023

   1h 02m
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   #73 - Carbon Markets & Thallo with Hayley Moller

   We connect with Hayley Moller, who's the Chief Marketing Officer at Thallo, a blockchain enabled carbon market, to discuss: How does Hayley define ReFi? Hayley's background and how did she end up working in climate tech and blockchain? What is Thallo and why did Hayley get involved in creating...

   Mar 15, 2023

   1h 06m
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   #72 - Topl with Chris Georgen

   We get together with Chris Georgen from Topl to discuss: The intersection between impact, climate action, and blockchain technology How Topl is an example of this interaction What are some examples of how this is being applied How can we scale this tech stack

   Mar 1, 2023

   49m
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   #71 - DAO Drops

   We speak with Ori and Magenta from DAO Drops to discuss: What’s your take on public goods funding today? How does DAO Drops work? What are on-chain credentials and how can they be used? What does the future of funding public goods look like? Episode Links DAO Drops twitter DAO Drops website

   Feb 15, 2023

   55m
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   #70 - Ekonavi & Impact Networks with Breno

   In this episode, we discuss what are impact networks and what role they play in the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) tech stack with Breno who works with the Brazilian based project Ekonvai. Episode Links Ekonavi Twitter Ekonavi Website

   Feb 7, 2023

   47m
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    #69 - ReFiDAO with Monty Bryant

    We get together with Monty Bryant of ReFi DAO to get his answers to these questions and more: What is your definition of ReFi? What're working on with ReFi DAO? What is a DAO and what unique benefits and challenges arise from using a DAO structure? How can crypto regenerate the world? How are you...

    Jan 25, 2023

    51m
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    #68 - ReFi Round-up #48

    We present ReFi Round-up #48 featuring Gitcoin's new AlphaRound which went live, ReFi's presence at Davos and, as always, the top news and events from the frontlines of crypto and climate this week!

    Jan 24, 2023

    19m
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    #67 - ReFi & BasinDAO with TMO

    We cover a lot of ground with TMO about ReFi and what's it like building a project in web3. We ask TMO: What is your definition of ReFi and how has it evolved over the last year? Your project BasinDAO and what you’ve been up to? What are the biggest ways blockchain technology can promote...

    Jan 17, 2023

    1h 13m
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    #66 - ReFi Round-up #47

    In this episode we present the ReFi Round-up #47 for ReFi DAO. The main topics are: ReFi Spring Season 2 ReFi Villages News & Events

    Jan 14, 2023

    17m
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    #65 - Why Blockchain? Part 2 with Santa Barbara Blockchain Institute

    We discuss a range of items with Brooke Williams. Given the tumultuous year 2022 was for the crypto ecosystem, we take time to zoom out and assess the merits and use cases for blockchain as we step into 2023. We clarify what is decentralization and we also ask what it is a Ponzi Scheme and how…

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    Jan 11, 2023

    1h 19m
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    #64 - ReFi & Blockchain Acceleration Foundation with Maya Zayne Dentzel

    We speak with Maya Zayne Dentzel about: her background in research and international relations and how it led her to get into blockchain the Blockchain Acceleration Foundation (BAF) her views on challenges and opportunities in the ReFi space Episode Links Maya on Twitter Maya's Website

    Dec 2, 2022

    50m
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    #63 - Cookbook with Jackson Felty

    We speak with Jackson Felty, the founder of Cookbook, an open source smart contract code repository. We discuss what smart contracts are, why they matter and explore relevant discussions around security, hacks and censorship in crypto. Episode Links Cookbook Website Cookbook Twitter Cookbook...

    Oct 24, 2022

    43m
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    #62 - Toucan Protocol with Raphael Benoi

    In this episode we interview Raphael Benoi, the founder of Toucan Protocol: Using blockchain tools in carbon market Regenerative Finance (Re-Fi) and how it works Breaking down the narrative that crypto and climate are not aligned and showing that crypto is one of the best tools for climate change...

    Oct 14, 2022

    1h 16m
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    #61 - Aerotrax Technologies & Solidity Labs

    We host a discussion with Solidity Labs CEO Marty Jacobs and Aerotrax Technologies Founder Phong Dang on: What it takes to build in web3 What kind of projects are gaining traction Practical insights into what's on the horizon Episode Links Aerotrax Technologies Solidity Labs

    Oct 12, 2022

    55m
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    #60 - Gitcoin Grants Round 15 with Leon

    Our discussion with Leon from Gitcoin focuses on answering a few main questions in this episode: How does Gitcoin work? What’s happening with Gitcoin Grants Round 15 and what’s different about this round? What does the future of funding public goods look like? Episode Links Gitcoin Grants Round…

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    Sep 11, 2022

    1h 04m
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    #59 - Spirals Protocol

    We explore the world of ReFi with Spirals Protocol with Helena Merk & Aaron Price, who explain how Spirals is weaving regenerative infrastructure directly into any proof of stake blockchain. Episode Links Spirals Protocol Website Spirals Protocol Twitter

    Sep 8, 2022

    40m
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    #58 - Exotics DAO

    We explore using NFTs to represent membership in a DAO that allows its members to drive exotic and luxury cars in cities around the world. Episode Links Exotics DAO Website Exotics DAO Twitter

    Sep 7, 2022

    58m
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    #57 - ReFi & NFTs with Angry Teenagers

    We talk with the CEO of Angry Teenagers, Ben Whately, who's creating a project that's using NFTs to fund a Regenerative Finance project in Ghana by working with a youth organization to plant a forest and rebuild an ecosystem on land that has been destroyed by logging. Episode Links Angry…

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    Sep 1, 2022

    42m
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    #56 - Why We're Still Bullish on Web3

    The crypto markets have been hammered recently. There's lots of doubts about the future of web3 and blockchain technology. But we're still bullish and here's our top reasons why.

    Aug 9, 2022

    1h 03m
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    #55 - Creating Wiz Bums

    We explore the process of creating an NFT project through the lens of a college student with Jeb, who is the artist behind the series called Wiz Bums. Episode Links Wiz Bums Twitter Wiz Bums OpenSea Wiz Bums V2 OpenSea

    Aug 1, 2022

    1h 02m
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    #54 - Helios with William Skinner

    We talk with William Skinner who is the founder of Helios and is exploring using blockchain and Regenerative Finance tools to fund solar energy projects in developing countries around the world. Episode Links Helios Twitter Helios Discord White Lotus Twitter

    Jul 28, 2022

    1h 01m
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    #53 - NFTs with Ellie Pritts

    We discuss about Ellie's creative journey as an artist, then we get some insight into how she approaches creativity and how that fits into NFTs, and lastly we explore NFTs as they stand now and ask Ellie where she thinks the NFT Community is headed. Episode Links Ellie Pritts Website Ellie Pritts...

    Jul 21, 2022

    1h 00m
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    #52 - Carbon Coffee Collective

    We speak with Darina, the founder of Carbon Coffee Collective to discuss how ReFi tools are being used to connect the private carbon market with coffee farmers so that they can be compensated for employing regenerative agricultural practices on their farms around the world. Episode Links Carbon...

    Jul 18, 2022

    49m
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    #51 - ReFi DAO and The Impact App with Sev

    We talk to Sev about the ReFi movement, The Impact App (TIA) on-boarding app for regenerative action and rewarding contributors.

    Jun 25, 2022

    27m
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    #50 - CO2 Cult with Trace

    We explore how blockchain technology can perpetually remove CO2 from the atmosphere with CO2 Cult creator, Trace

    Jun 22, 2022

    53m
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    #49 - Brainwave NFTs with Mayank Jain

    We interview Mayank Jain, who has developed brain-computer interfaces, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality. We met Mayank at the Permissionless Conference, where we learned that Mayank has created NFTs from brain wave patterns of musicians listening to their favorite music. Episode…

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    Jun 18, 2022

    31m
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    #48 - ReFi Summit with Rex St. John

    We check in with the founder of the ReFi (Regenerative Finance Summit) to explore how blockchain technology can promote the conservation of our environment, promote flourishing communities and preserve wildlife, specifically elephants, with Rex St. John of “Proof of Elephant.”

    Jun 3, 2022

    52m
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    #47 - RadicalxChange with Matthew Prewitt

    We explore the future possibilities of funding public goods and governance using Quadratic Voting and Quadratic Funding RadicalxChange movement with Matthew Prewitt.

    May 18, 2022

    1h 12m
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    #46 - ReFi Punks

    We explore with Regenerative Finance and NFTs with Scott Kilgore from ReFi Punks & Acre NFT. a profile pic community project focused on contributors in the ReFi community. We ask Scott to share his take on what the ReFi movement is all about as we explore how NFTs can be leveraged to support...

    May 12, 2022

    31m
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    #45 - Gitcoin with Leon Erichsen

    We dive deep into public goods funding with Leon Erichsen from Gitcoin as we explore Quadratic Funding and how it can be used to change how we coordinate to make economic and governance decisions. Episode Links Gitcoin Gitcoin Grants Gitcoin Twitter Donate to The Block Explorer Here

    May 10, 2022

    34m
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    #44 - Mental Health in Web3 with Dr. Lisa Cortez

    We have a conversation with Dr. Lisa Cortez about promoting mental health awareness in web3, creating an NFT project, and her NFT project, the Moody Minks.

    May 5, 2022

    49m
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    #43 - ReFi & NFTs with Avano

    We met TR at the Ethereum Denver ReFi Summit and instantly connected. A longtime eco-activist, he's now involved in building an NFT marketplace with regenerative actions embedded in the infrastructure. We explore what the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) movement encapsulates and how NFTs can play a...

    May 3, 2022

    58m
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    #42 - Bitcoin in El Salvador with Andres Mejia

    In September 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to make Bitcoin legal tender, and all economic agents were required to accept Bitcoin for all payments. A new study was recently published by the National Bureau of Economic Research with illuminating data about the roll out. We...

    Apr 28, 2022

    1h 21m
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    #41 - RMRK Protocol

    We interview Bruno Škvorc, Founder of RMRK, and Mark Ryan Business Development for RMRK to discuss NFTs 2.0 - the next stage of NFTs. RMRK is building the infrastructure for NFTs that are eternally liquid and forward compatible plus highly composable. They're also creating the capabilities for...

    Apr 26, 2022

    1h 05m
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    #40 - Crypto Isn't Private

    We explore one of the biggest misconceptions about cryptocurrency in this discussion about privacy versus anonymity as we demonstrate that blockchain networks contain open and public data and are not private. Episode Links Bitcoin Is Not Private, Your Transaction History is Public by Co-Host…

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    Apr 19, 2022

    43m
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    #39 - Steve TV at Lucidity Festival

    We get featured on the sTeVe TV stage at the Lucidity Festival in Santa Barbara, California presented by our friend and crypto skeptic, Steve, for a light-hearted and fun talk about all things crypto, NFTs, ReFi and why web3 and blockchain matter.

    Apr 16, 2022

    1h 06m
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    #38 - NFTree Haus

    We interview Jade Darmawangsa the founder of NFTree Haus & X8 Media. NFTree Haus is planting a tree in East LA verifiable on chain with every purchase of an NFT that connects the owner of the NFT to the tree. Episode Links NFTree Haus

    Apr 6, 2022

    38m
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    #37 - Return Protocol

    We interview Kieren from the Return Protocol, who is building a specialized Regenerative Finance (ReFi) project that will offset the transactions in your digital asset wallet using an NFT that evolves over time. Episode Links Return Protocol Twitter

    Apr 6, 2022

    38m
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    #36 - Gregory Landua, CEO of Regen Network

    In this episode we interview Gregory Landua, the CEO of Regen Network. We discuss: What is Regenerative Finance (Re-Fi) and how is it different from Regenerative Crypto-Economics? How is the Regen Network facilitating the evolution of the blockchain space? How do we connect the goals with the…

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    Mar 29, 2022

    59m
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    #35 - Executive Order & Regulation Update

    We explore the Executive Order issued by President Biden on March 9th and what it means for the web3 industry. We discuss aggressive and restrictive new legislation introduced by Senator Warren and why it's a bad idea. Plus, we examine the use of DAOs as a political force as in lobby3DAO that was...

    Mar 27, 2022

    37m
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    #34 - Re-Fi with Athena Protocol

    We discuss Regenerative Finance (Re-Fi), the Internet of Natural Things (IONT) and how it relates to Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) investment methods with Timothy Carter & Christian Casazza, co-founders of the Athena Protocol. Episode Links Athena Protocol Website Athena Twitter

    Mar 26, 2022

    50m
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    #33 - Take the Green Pill

    In this episode we take the Green Pill, which means: Using blockchain tools to align incentives for mission driven communities Regenerative Crypto-Economics and Regenerative Finance (Re-Fi) Funding Public Goods and why you should care about them Projects that are building in the space and how you...

    Mar 22, 2022

    1h 01m
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    #32 - Ukraine & Crypto

    We discuss how crypto has been abruptly shifted to the forefront of the war in Ukraine as a vital tool. We explore how crypto has also become a lifeline for Russian citizens trying to escape the economic collapse of the Russian economy as it becomes increasingly isolated and cut off the global...

    Mar 9, 2022

    43m
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    #31 - ETH Denver Update

    We check in to give you an update of our impressions from the first week of ETH Denver as we share some of the excitement and fun of this community gathering with you.

    Feb 20, 2022

    22m
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    #30 - Social Justice NFTs with Badiucao

    Discover how NFTs can be used to inspire social justice with Badiucao, who’s an artist that’s been working in the human rights genre for a while and recently created a series of NFTs protesting the 2022 Winter Olympics.

    Feb 9, 2022

    56m
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    #29 - 2nd Half of January News

    We discuss the top news stories in crypto, NFTs and the blockchain ecosystem as a whole, covering the last 2 weeks of January 2022. We touch on Gamestop making big moves, some major drama in DeFi with the Wonderland debacle and Wormhole hack, as well as a record setting month for NFTs.

    Feb 8, 2022

    1h 12m