Punk6529

with @punk6529 @cdixon @smc90Chris Dixon and Sonal Chokshi chat with Punk6529 about NFT use cases; NFT art (and generative art!); VR, AR, metaverse; more. As well as about regulatory mindsets, moves, and news -- such as Apple's in-app purchasing guidelines for NFTs, and Reddit NFTs. links:https://twitter.com/punk6529https://web3-with-a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/metaverse-crypto-vr-games-virtual-societyhttps://web3-with-a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/web2-to-web3-nfts-art-ai-hot-topics-trends-cycles-in-computing-u_kA5xPhhttps://future.com/podcasts/crypto-creators-art-galleries-tokenized-collectibles/https://cdixon.org/2019/01/08/strong-and-weak-technologieshttps://tylerxhobbs.com/essays/2021/the-rise-of-long-form-generative-art---web3 with a16z is a show about building the next generation of the internet, from the team at a16z crypto. As a reminder, none of the content is investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.

Punk6529, a pseudonymous thought leader in the crypto sphere, dives deep into the transformative power of NFTs and digital identities. He argues that NFTs will define the future of digital ownership, emphasizing their role as a vital form of self-expression in the metaverse. Punk6529 highlights the critical importance of 'freedom to transact' and the threat posed by centralized control over digital services. He believes NFTs could potentially outshine DeFi in impact, making a compelling case for their significance in reshaping our digital interactions.

We are joined by Punk6529 to discuss how NFTs and Web3 rails will shape our digital lives. We cover the evolution of the metaverse, why we need permissionless protocols, the need for digital ownership, why 6529 bought The Goose and loves generative art, community-owned NFTs and more!- -Timestamps:00:00 Defining the Metaverse13:53 Why We Need Permissionless Protocols36:48 The Value of Digital Ownership53:38 Thales ad54:33 Carbon Ad56:13 NFT Deep Dive01:08:54 The Pushback on NFTs01:13:32 The Goose & Generative Art01:30:11 Punk 6529’s Museum01:46:18 Community-Owned NFTs and Punk 6529’s Fund01:56:58 Thoughts on Punks, CryptoDickbutts and the NFT Future- -Follow Punk6529: https://twitter.com/punk6529Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitzFollow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroelFollow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepodSubscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2jSubscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprwGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - -This episode is brought to you by Carbon. Carbon is a new DEX on Ethereum that makes concentrated liquidity easy. LPs can automate their liquidity strategy with custom on-chain limit and range orders: all from a beautiful UI. Don't miss out on Carbon's "ROI Trading Competition" that's live until July 11! Here’s how to play:Click this Carbon link: https://bit.ly/43Vo2ABCreate a new Carbon strategy Boom. You're eligible to win USDC rewards based on the performance of your strategy- -This episode is brought to you by Thales. Thales is an innovative digital options platform on Arbitrum and Optimism that gets you exposure to crypto assets in the simplest way possible. As simple as choosing UP or DOWN! Experience the simplicity and power of Thales by visiting https://thalesmarket.io/mtm_campaign=blockworks today!- -Resources"The Goose" Twitter threadhttps://twitter.com/punk6529/status/1669733924317143042- - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.