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Originally from Canada, Trevor set out in 1996 with a backpack and a taste for adventure. Three years and four continents later, he found himself in Scotland, fell in love with the country and decided to stay.In 2008 he graduated from Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College of Art with an MA (Hons) in Fine Art and was appointed director of charity Art in Healthcare in Edinburgh.He went on to teach at Leith School of Art while exhibiting in London, Truro and Edinburgh, staging his first solo exhibition in 2010. Since 2012 he has been experimenting with the potential of QR codes in art and combining AR with traditional oil painting.In 2015 he co-founded CreativTek Ltd to provide AR services to artists and left Art in Healthcare and teaching to focus on his own art career. He also “hijacked” images in the Royal Scottish Academy and National Gallery of Scotland to showcase his own work, setting up an app to view his paintings in place of Old Masters.Two years later, he was invited to exhibit AR paintings at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh and took his first dive into Bitcoin and crypto trading. Since then, he has “hijacked” Edinburgh’s National Portrait Gallery and exhibited crypto-themed work at crypto conferences. In 2021 the open-edition NFT derived from his painting The Bitcoin Angel broke sales record and is now iconic in the NFT world.He also created The Angel’s Share NFT to accompany the record-breaking $2.3m sale of a cask of Macallan’s whisky and collaborated with rapper Ice Cube.In this conversation, we discuss:- Introduction to Trevor and his work- The intersection of fine art and Q.R code paintings- The importance of motifs and references in Trevor’s work- Castle Party at Stirling Castle in 2022 - Castle Party 2023 – what’s coming, and what can we expect?- Must needs in the studio- What’s next for Trevor as an artist?Trevor JonesWebsite: trevorjonesart.comTwitter: @trevorjonesartInstagram: @trevorjonesart ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This podcast is brought to you by Undeads Metaverse! Get ready for the ultimate gaming experience with Undeads. A post-apocalyptic world with an above-the-ground city for humans and underground lairs for zombies, all powered by blockchain. This unique game is designed to blend top-level mechanics with play-to-earn rewards.Undeads Metaverse has over $5 million already invested and is making waves!The game is Led by Leo Kahn, former PayPal executive and Ash Hodgetts, former CMO of Animoca's Phantom Galaxies.Undeads has secured partnerships with top industry players such as Warner Bros. and Wabi Sabi Sound, with many more to come. Enjoy feature-rich gameplay, a VR experience, and a healthy and efficient game economy verified by Machinations.io.Join the conversation at undeads.com and sign up for the Whitelist now.

Shehan Chandrasekera is the Head of Tax Strategy at CoinTracker, a Forbes Crypto Tax Analyst, and a CPE instructor who has won multiple awards: 2020 & 2019 CPA Practice Advisor 40 under 40 accounting professionals, Outstanding Young CPA of the year, Rising Star of Texas & Among 21 accountants mentioned on Accounting Today who will be helping shape (and reshape) accounting in 2020 and beyond by Accounting Today.Shehan is a renowned speaker who has done speaking engagements with many organizations, including Google, Coinbase, Square, Consensus, Coindesk, Lyft, AICPA, the American Bar Association, and a plethora of state CPA SocietiesIn this conversation, we discuss:- How are cryptocurrencies treated by the IRS?- What are taxable transactions? There are 5- What transactions are not taxable?- What are the biggest challenges when complying with crypto taxes?- What tax form should you file to report your crypto taxes accurately?- Highest in, first out- CoinTracker- Ambiguous tax rulesCoinTrackerWebsite: cointracker.ioTwitter: @CoinTrackerLinkedIn: CoinTrackerTelegram: t.me/cointracker_announceShehan ChandrasekeraWebsite: shehanspeaks.comTwitter: @TheCryptoCPALinkedIn: Shehan C.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Jamie Thomson is the CEO of Vulcan Forged, one of the leading blockchain game studios and makers of VulcanVerse powered by $PYR. Vulcan Forged is an established non-fungible token (NFT) game studio, marketplace, and Decentralized App incubator with 15 games, a userbase of 120,000, and a top 10 NFT marketplace volume.He lives in Greece, graduating with a Master in Education and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sussex and Washington, respectively.In this conversation, we discuss:- Metaverse future- The future of blockchain gaming - next frontier of gaming- Play to earn sustainability- How gaming and creativity can utilize blockchain technology- Hardships of growing a company- Bootstrapping vs getting funding- Getting listed on big exchangesVulcan ForgedWebsite: vulcanforged.comTwitter: @VulcanForged Discord: discord.gg/ZyjTvFMJamie ThomsonTwitter: @JamieThomsonVFLinkedIn: Jamie Thomson  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Josh Kriger is the Co-Founder of Edge of NFT (formerly known as NFT LA) and Co-Host of The Edge of NFT Podcast. He is a serial entrepreneur from Boston, who has launched and consulted with businesses across various industries (food, fashion, art, and entertainment). Josh is ex big 5 senior manager and led an array of multi-million, complex data analytics and geospatial data projects. Josh has dabbled and then some with data analytics/visualization and marketplaces, and he enjoys sports games and funky art with a message.In this conversation, we discuss:- Why was NFT LA created (now Outer Edge LA) - Reasoning behind the name change; NFT LA to Outer Edge LA- The secret sauce of acquiring speakers for conferences- The next intersection of tech and culture/entertainment- How technology is enabling more personalized and immersive experiences for creators to connect with consumers than ever before- Growing a food delivery service well before Uber Eats- Giving IRL plots of land at the conferenceOuter Edge LAWebsite: outeredge.liveTwitter: @NFTLAliveDiscord: discord.gg/2TWj8P9JVUJosh KrigerTwitter: @joshkrigerLinkedIn: Joshua Kriger ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Derek Lau is the VP of Immutable Games Studio and brings a unique blend of experience in start-ups and strategy into the world of web3 and blockchain gaming. Derek had successfully led GoG from the ground up into a community of 400k gamers, $20m in revenue through NFT sales, and a token valued at $300m+. He is an ex-management consultant from Oliver Wyman, where he was responsible for developing and implementing strategy projects for the C-suite of Australia’s biggest companies. He was also the founder of Parkways, a peer-to-peer parking start-up where he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit and hustle. When he isn’t working, he’s gaming or refreshing Crypto Twitter.In this conversation, we discuss:- Winning best web3 mobile game of the year award- Immutable Passport- ReadyPlayerDAO - Derek’s mega thread summarizing web3 gaming in 2022- Future of Web3 gaming- Staking rewards- Esports collabs x Web3ImmutableWebsite: immutable.comTwitter: @ImmutableDiscord: discord.gg/immutablexGuild of GuardiansWebsite: guildofguardians.comTwitter: @GuildOfGuardianDiscord: discord.gg/gogDerek LauTwitter: @xdereklauLinkedIn: Derek Lau ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Nimantha Siriwardana is the Co-Founder and CTO of Metacask, the marketplace for high-quality spirits. Nim spearheads the platform, helping producers and brands streamline the transaction process and introduce NFTs as digital proofs of purchase. Metacask also offers the spirits industry’s first fully-integrated inventory management, asset tracking, and marketing solution. Nim has over 20 years of experience in delivering technology solutions. Prior to co-founding Metacask, he served as the CTO of GSR and worked across various financial services companies, including Goldman Sachs and Source Capital AG.In this conversation, we discuss:- Founding Metacask: The idea behind the marketplace- Digitalizing the spirits industry for transparent asset ownership- Making the spirits industry more accessible- NFTs adding real value and utility to the spirits industry- Establishing legitimacy in the traditional whisky and spirits industry- Making inventory management less siloed and more secure with asset tracking- The intersection between luxury goods and NFTs- Spirits as an asset classMetacaskWebsite: metacask.comTwitter: @metacaskLinkedIn: MetacaskNimantha SiriwardanaTwitter: @thenim9LinkedIn: Nimantha Siriwardana  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Jawad Ashraf is the CEO and Co-Founder of Virtua, a gamified metaverse that provides immersive social, web3 gaming, digital collectible, and interactive experiences. He is an entrepreneurial industry leader in blockchain technology, the metaverse, emerging tech, and innovation, as he’s built a career-launching and leading multiple successful businesses.In this conversation, we discuss:- The complexity of building a massive metaverse- Different NFT strategies adopted by brands and creators- Sports fan engagement = next metaverse frontier- Virtua Partnerships with Kevin Hart, Jesse Lingard and Shelby America Inc.- Engaging with fans in virtual spaces- The future of football fandom - Creating multiple games in a singular metaverse- APIs for other games to come join- Virtua's founding story- Virtua's plans for 2023 and beyondVirtuaWebsite: virtua.comTwitter: @VirtuametaverseDiscord: discord.gg/virtuaJawad AshrafTwitter: @jawadvirtuaLinkedIn: Jawad Ashraf---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Jacob Robinson is the host of the Law of Code podcast, Director of Operations at the DAO Research Collective, and an incoming associate in the FinTech group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP.In this conversation, we discuss:- Crypto enforcement in Canada- Focus of regulators on exchanges- History of Canadian corporate law- History of securities in Canada- How crypto could be governed- Tension between crypto and the law- Day to day of a Canadian crypto lawyer- Investor protection- Taxation on airdrops- The future of CBDCsLaw of Code PodcastWebsite: lawofcode.ioJacob RobinsonTwitter: @JacobRobinsonJDLinkedIn: Jacob Robinson  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Tatsuya (Tats) Kohrogi is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Business for Digital Entertainment Asset, also known as DEA. Tats is responsible for leading the company’s global operations. He has an extensive background in sales, marketing, business development, and startup management. Prior to joining the company, he was a senior partner manager at Meta managing business partnerships for the Japan market, based in APAC HQ in Singapore.Prior to Meta, Tats worked with Softbank in Tokyo. He held several leadership roles in sales, digital marketing, investment strategy, portfolio management, and new business development. During his time at SoftBank, Tats co-founded an internal ad-tech service that received funding from SoftBank’s internal venture program. Tats was also part of Son Masayoshi’s successor program, SoftBank Academia. He took part in CEO projects and learned management philosophy directly from Masa for three years.In this conversation, we discuss:- Stories from Meta and Softbank- Using a buyback program to stabilize a token economy- Fundraising challenges during the crypto winter- How DEA raised USD10 Million from LA-based LDA Capital- Japan’s Web3 regulations- Onboarding non-gamers into the Web3 gaming space- The future of P2EDigital Entertainment AssetWebsite: dea.sgTwitter: @PlayMining_SGDiscord: discord.gg/UcEAuyZGCVTatsuya (Tats) KohrogiTwitter: @tatsuya_kohrogiLinkedIn: Tatsuya (Tats) Kohrogi---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Marc Seal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sortium. With over a decade of experience in the technology industry, Marc has a proven track record of successful product builds and team leadership while partnering with major industry leaders, such as Marvel, Fox, Lucasfilm, Toho, MLB, and more.Marc’s early exposure to game consoles and the film industry sparked his initial interest in how entertainment experiences were created, an interest that would lead to his entrance into the industry. He went on to work with the Topps Company, building their NFT business, and working with top-tier brands like Disney, which introduced him to the right partners and technological access to help launch his latest company, Sortium.In this conversation, we discuss:- Living in El Salvador- Expanding access and ownership to build digital worlds- The rise in Crypto/Metaverse Trademarks- CosmoGene - AI with web3-reinforced synthetic DNA- Tokenizing simulated live gameplay- The future of web3 gaming- Themes and trends of 2023- Hot takesSortiumWebsite: sortium.comTwitter: @SortiumLinkedIn: SortiumCosmoGeneWebsite: cosmogene.comTwitter: @CosmoGeneDiscord: discord.gg/cosmogene Marc SealTwitter: @KurcideInstagram: @kurcide LinkedIn: Marc Seal  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50