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Web3 Simplified

by Sean Specie

A weekly podcast for beginners and newbies to web3, NFTs, crypto, and the blockchain. We take the technical jargon, simplify it, and make it easy to understand.Do you want to learn about web3, NFTs, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the metaverse but aren’t sure where to start? As with all new things, there is a learning curve. Here's the good news: You CAN understand NFTs. You CAN understand web3. You CAN understand the metaverse. So that you CAN use the power of web3 to grow a brand, a business, a community, a portfolio, and help make the world a better place. Join Sean and the web3 Simplified team as we explore all of these and more. Oh, and we make it easy to understand.Learn more at https://www.web3simplified.xyz/

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  1. 025: Why and how did people lose money with FTX crash/bankruptcy?

    The crypto market has again been in the news because of a few bad actors and the crash of a major cryptocurrency exchange (FTX) filing for bankruptcy. In this episode, Sean explains how exchanges work, how wallets work, why and how people lose money due to the FTX crash, and what "not your keys,...

  2. 024: 5 Ways Businesses and Non-profits can use NFTs

    The blockchain unlocks the ability for businesses and non-profits to use digital assets...aka NFTs. These NFTs can be used for Tickets, Passes, Memberships, Coupons, and Collectibles. Learn more about how NFTs can be used as each in this episode.

  3. 023: 2 ways Businesses and Nonprofits can use cryptocurrency

    Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other) like any fiat (government issue) currency is a tool. Currency as a tool is to exchange and transfer value, wealth, and energy from one person to another, from one business to another, and from people to businesses and back. In this episode Sean unpacks...

  4. 022 - Ways to avoid scams in web3

    Scams are something to be aware of on the internet. Just like we have not learned not to click on links from strangers sending us emails to avoid phishing scams we need to learn ways to avoid scams in web3. That's what Sean covers in this week's episode.

  5. 021 - 5 Web3 Wallets to Create to Keep your NFTs and Crypto Safe

    There's a lot of ways that scammers and hackers are trying to steal NFTs and crypto. One way we can keep ours safe is with different wallets. In this episode Sean talks about 5 wallets we can create and use in different ways to keep our crypto and NFTs safe.

  6. 020 - Why do websites need you to connect your wallet?

    Why do websites in web3, NFTs, and crypto ask you to connect your wallet? There's four main reasons and you can learn about each one in this weeks episode.

  7. 019 - 4 types of rug pulls and what is a rug pull anyway?

    Rug pull is a slang term mostly used for "scam" in the web3 space. But not always. Listen to this episode of web3 simplified to learn: What does rug pull mean? How do people us the term rug pull? The four types of rug pulls. How to classify a rug pull into 4 different categories.

  8. 018 - What does wagmi mean and why do people use it?

    Wagmi, wgmi, and ngmi are all slang terms used in the web3 space by people who trade NFTs, are building crypto projects, and are regularly active. But what do those even mean and why do people use them? That's what Sean answers and talks about (plus more) in this episode of the web3 Simplified...

  9. 017 - What is an airdrop in web3 and why would I get one?

    An airdrop is when someone or some organization sends you a cryptocurrency or NFT for free. But why would anyone get an airdrop? In this episode of the podcast Sean answers the following questions: What is an airdrop? What’s something I can compare an airdrop to so I can better understand it? Why...

  10. 016 - Web3 vs Web2

    Comparisons are helpful tools for understanding the world around us. To understand an iPhone 14 we compare it to the iPhone 13. In this episode of web3 Simplified Sean compares web3 to web2.

  11. 015 - What are layer 1 and layer 2 blockchains?

    Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Avalanche, and more blockchains are out there. If you start to explore the different types of blockchains available in web3 you'll hear the terms "layer 1" and "layer 2" and "sidechain". In this episode Sean breaks down what layer 1 and…

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  12. 014 - What is the Ethereum Merge?

    On August 12th Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum, tweeted that "The Merge" is expected to take place on September 15th. What is "The Merge" though? That's what Sean covers in this episode. ____ To see and hear some of the resources that Sean shares, visit...

  13. 013: 11 Ways Web3 will Change the World

    How will web3 change the world? According to a tool called "Answer the public" this is one of the most-searched questions about web3. In this episode Sean goes into detail about the 11 ways he thinks that web3 will (and already is) going to change the world. ____ To see and hear some of the...

  14. 012: What is the NFT Sales Process?

    Businesses and non-profits have started to use and have been started with NFTs being sold in the last 2-3 years. Most of the time these NFTs are being sold as a part of a collection. Owning one gets you access to a course, private community, investor group, or something else that is gated by the...

  15. 011: How do you buy an NFT?

    You've read enough articles. You've talked with your friends. You've seen them on Twitter. You've been to their website. You want to join the community. You want to unlock the benefits of owning one. You like the artwork. You've set aside a few extra dollars. Regardless of the reasons, you're now...

  16. 010: How Web3 Tech is Helping to Create Communities with Carroll Keane

    What does the Harvard Logo have to do with NFT profile pictures? In this episode of the Web3 Simplified Podcast, Sean is joined by Carroll Keane from Coolfire Studios and Reformers (a Web3 incubator community) to talk about how Web3 tech is being used to create communities. When you're walking...

  17. 009: What is a POAP NFT and how can they be used?

    POAP: Stands for Proof of Attendance Protocol NFT: Stands for Non-fungible Token So what is a POAP NFT exactly? Think about it like this: When you attend a conference a lot of times you get a printed card on a lanyard. If that conference was memorable you save the lanyard. Because it has your…

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  18. 008: What is a web3 wallet and why do I need one?

    An oversimplified version of the blockchain: it's a digital record-keeping system through the internet. This digital record-keeping system keeps track of monetary exchanges (crypto transactions) and other digital assets (NFTs). If we want the blockchain of our choice to keep track of records and...

  19. 007 - 7 Ways to Make Money with NFTs

    Artists, individuals, influencers, creators, non-profits, businesses, and DAOs are all starting to pay attention to web3 and NFTs because of their ability to make money with them. How do you make money with NFTs though? Sean shares 7 ways to make money with NFTs in this episode and goes deeper…

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  20. 006: What are NFTs and 3 reasons people buy them

    NFTs are a new technology that is made possible by the blockchain and have hit the news in the past few months. About 15,000 people just finished attending a conference and parties across New York City at NFTNYC and the whole conference revolved around NFTs. But what are they? What is an NFT? Why...

  21. 005: Why is crypto crashing and what is a bear market?

    The cryptocurrency markets have entered into a bear market but that’s a new term and concept for a lot of people. What does that mean? A bear market is when a group of stocks or cryptocurrencies declines significantly from a recent high point (high price) for a length of time. But why are...

  22. 004:The Metaverse 5-2-1: 5 Predictions, 2 Problems, and 1 Explanation

    On October 28, 2021, Facebook announced it was rebranding its company name to "Meta" which launched the world into a debate about "the metaverse" and exploring what that even means. This episode of web3 Simplified covers: What the metaverse is and isn't Five predictions for how the metaverse will...

  23. 003: What is cryptocurrency and why are people using it?

    Cryptocurrency made its first big debut into the marketplaces when Bitcoin was created in 2009 and has been growing in popularity with the launch of other blockchains and marketplaces. In this episode Sean discusses and breaks down: What cryptocurrency is How it compares to government currencies...

  24. 002:What is the blockchain and why is it important?

    If web3 is powered and uses blockchain technology, then it brings up the question "what is the blockchain?" In this episode, we compare the blockchain internet with the regular internet, we talk about banks, ledgers, distributed ledgers, and how blockchain works. Then you get to hear about why...

  25. 001: What is web3 and why should I care?

    What is web3 and why should I care? Well let me ask you another two questions first: - If you buy a song on iTunes, do you actually own something you can sell?- If you buy a movie to stream and watch on Amazon, do you actually own something you can sell? In this episode Sean breaks down what web3...

  26. Intro to Web3 Simplified

    "My friend is neck deep in jpegs and I want to see what the craze is about." - Maybe this is you "Web3?! I didn't even know that we were in Web2!" - Or this might be you. "NFTs and crypto, those are a scam right?!" - Or this might be you. "I've been hearing about this on the news and want to…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A weekly podcast for beginners and newbies to web3, NFTs, crypto, and the blockchain. We take the technical jargon, simplify it, and make it easy to understand.Do you want to learn about web3, NFTs, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the metaverse but aren’t sure where to start? As with all new things, there is a learning curve. Here's the good news: You CAN understand NFTs. You CAN understand web3. You CAN understand the metaverse. So that you CAN use the power of web3 to grow a brand, a business, a community, a portfolio, and help make the world a better place. Join Sean and the web3 Simplified team as we explore all of these and more. Oh, and we make it easy to understand.Learn more at https://www.web3simplified.xyz/

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A weekly podcast for beginners and newbies to web3, NFTs, crypto, and the blockchain. We take the technical jargon, simplify it, and make it easy to understand.Do you want to learn about web3, NFTs, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the metaverse but aren’t sure where to start? As with all new...

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