Citizen Web3 Podcast

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Brian from Chorus One Brian is an entrepreneur and blockchain researcher focused on scalable decentralized applications and cross-chain connectivity. He advocates for privacy and envisions a future where AI and blockchain empower individuals to control their assets and lives. Chorus One has been pioneering Proof-of-Stake technology since 2018, adva...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Oldcat from Oldcat Validator Oldcat emphasized the importance of fostering freedom and individual control, urging patience and realistic expectations, while recognizing the trade-offs of centralization and the potential of blockchain. A professional validator devoted to the Cosmos Ecosystem, Oldcat lives in HK and wants it to remain a free place fo...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Daniel from 42Money Daniel is a forward-thinking advocate for financial innovation and responsible cryptocurrency use, emphasizing authenticity and the philosophical aspects of money. He challenges traditional banking structures and overly progressive trends, aiming to help people manage their assets better. FortyTwo will be the leading app for cry...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Leo from MoneyEvery3Days Leo critiques Bitcoin's lack of innovation and advocates for cryptocurrency as a means of financial autonomy, criticizing the traditional banking system and costly education. He highlights the advantages of cryptocurrencies in uncertain times and emphasizes personal responsibility in managing funds. MoneyEvery3Days emphasiz...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features FreQniK from Mathnodes FreQniK, a pseudonymous crypto advocate, promotes Monero for better privacy over Bitcoin. Active with Monero influencers, they support decentralized networks, advanced encryption, NFTs, and passive income, while warning against government surveillance. MathNodes offers a global network of VPS and dedicated servers to ensure o...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Nimit from Girnaar Nodes Nimit, an entrepreneur, prioritizes bare-metal infrastructure over mainstream cloud providers, emphasizing the synergy between technology and capital. He champions decentralization, community, and continuous learning as key drivers of innovation, advocating for efficient compute power utilization through research-backed sol...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Peter Managing Director and Co-Founder from Daic Peter, a passionate advocate for cryptocurrency, as the future of money while cautioning against scams. Based in Austria, he prioritizes green energy for servers and explores diverse signing technologies. Despite skepticism towards government, Peter values trustworthy communication and tech innovatio...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Tommy Eastman from foundry Tommy Eastman advocates for permissionless innovation in technology and decentralization, navigating the frontier of emerging tech while emphasizing long-term vision amidst volatility. He champions OpenAI as a guiding principle and urges discernment between genuine utility and vaporware in the evolving landscape. Foundry,...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Blas from Composable Blas is fascinated by the crypto world's fast-paced innovation and boundless potential, seeing it as a thrilling opportunity to reduce friction, print money, and embrace risk while expanding the ecosystem through collective action and governance. Composable Finance pioneers decentralized finance with interoperability solutions,...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Greg Weld from Crypto Lab Tech Greg Weld advocates gamified learning as an effective approach to educate individuals about crypto, ultimately eliminating the need for banks as intermediaries, while also promoting sustainable living practices. Crypto Lab Tech, is all about empowering individuals with crypto knowledge, paving the way for a future wit...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Clemens from Crypto Crew Clemens explains the journey from an OG Bitcoin Telegram group, to a large and successful valiator. He details the importance of values and how not having VC's helps them keep them on track to persue their vision to propel interchange scalability and adoption, while maintaining their contact with the community. CryptoCrew V...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features CO and Mr Sir from Orbital Apes. They both bring alot of experience and a fresh perspective to many things in web3. They episode highlights many challenges faced by grants programs and hopefully the lessons that projects applying for grants can learn in the future, it also shows how much effort the Orbital Apes team has put in to building community...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Chris, Tayo and Faith from 01 Node With three knowledgable and passionate guests from different spheres within 01Nodes, they each provided insight into what it takes for a large validator to be successful. One aspect that shone through is he importance of community and how they approach community building is a secret sauce that we could all use. 01...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Evan from Cuck Encouraging open dialogue and collaboration is key to building connections. The directive to "ask questions, share ideas, and build connections with each other" sets the tone for inclusive communication. Validators like Cuck play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of discussions by providing impartial feedback. Cuck ensures th...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Max from Basement Nodes. He gave us his persepctive on what is needed to run a validator and how best to optimize resources for a smaller validator. As a validator who is in it for the tech, he opened up about his ethos and values in Web3. Max's mission is to show that anyone can take part in crypto and that everyone has an equal opportunity, unlik...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Jacob from Notional. Jacob gives a detailed history of the founding of Notional and his journey in web3. He highlights and gives respect and praise to the various people in his team and builder's in the space that have impressed him during this time. Notional Labs, founded in 2021 by Jacob Gadikian, a former member of the Tendermint team, initially...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Dmitry Laier from Nodigy. Dmitry shared his journey, the importance of perseverance and his vision for what Nodigy is building. The topic of CBDC's was also discussed with some surprising results. The Nodigy Project is a blockchain initiative that aims to simplify the process of setting up and managing nodes, by providing an intuitive interface, bu...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Gisele, Edouard and Del Rey from Stakin. Each member of the team brought a different perspective given their roles and backgrounds. Stakin is an infrastructure operator for Proof-of-Stake public blockchains offering non-custodial delegation services. They enable PoS cryptocurrency holders to earn interests on their holdings, and shape the future of...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Anton Pavlutsky and Reena Shtedle from Citadel One. They gave insight into their vision for making crypto more accessible. They explained how validator transparency and user interface would be keys to eventual mass adoption. Citadel One is a validator and staking platform that offers services for various blockchain networks, including Cosmos, Solan...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Sergey from Quokka Stake. Sergey showed a great passion for privacy and the founding ethos behind Web3. They go into the need for decentralized infrastructure, values and the importance of DYOR. If you enjoy conversations with people who really mean it when they say they are in it for the tech, this is definitely an episode for you. 00:00 -- 04:56...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features the Bros from Bro_n_Bro. The Bro's from Bro_n_Bro had a wonderful conversation with #citizenweb3. They brought all the energy and with that, they discussed and covered a host of serious topics that form the foundation of what Web3 should be. Bro_n_Bro's mission is simple: to support and develop a decentralized world. They strive to maintain the hig...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Vladimir Understanding and Valentin Medniy from Posthuman. Their energy and enthusiasm is contagious, as they take you on a journey through all spheres of Web3. Posthuman is a decentralized validator. In this interview they reveal that they have many more facets to their work. Their validator school does invaluable work with up and coming and prosp...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Trigs from Kleomedes. Trigs and Citizen Web3 have a deep discussion the spirit of web3, how often the tech life chooses you and the importance of following your dreams. Decentralization isn’t something that happens passively. Kleomedes is buidling their DAO to showcase the value of this decentralization through a reward system, funded by validator...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Valters Jansons, from KJNodes. Valters gives us a breakdown of what brought him to Web3 and being a validator. He also tells us what is keeping him in the space, his motivations, values and future plans. KJ Nodes are a team of DevOps engineers from Latvia, they are also Crypto enthusiasts and node operators in various crypto ecosystems. KJ Nodes Va...

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Derek WIlls, the Author of The Liberty Solution, Libertarian and Anarcho Capitalist. This conversation is an eye-opening journey, dealing with many unseen challenges facing humanity. Anyone who has an interest in freedom and knowledge can greatly benefit from the information contained in this interview. The Liberty Solution is a book advocating for...