The much-anticipated pairing of Fire and Ice pales in comparison to the weekly banter between JC and The Bull. A weekly discussion on all things race, politics and even "Game of Thrones"
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Want to win with NFTs? You don't need to be a computer science engineer, you just need some basic skills. NFTs, blockchain, crypto, web 3... They're changing the way we transact. You can get swept under the title wave or you can surf to success. We're gonna make it fun, make it practical, and make it simple. Welcome to NFTs Made Simple with Mark Savant and JC "Dragon" Doornick. - get your FREE NFT cheat sheet at www.nftsmadesimple.com -
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Alpha Trader taps into topics and trends offering in-depth analysis of the market from the perspective of a trader. Hosted by former Seeking Alpha VP of Content Aaron Task and Seeking Alpha Managing Editor of News, Stephen Alpher, the show will feature discussions of the latest news and regular guests from among the smartest traders in the market today.
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Bad Astro Society Will Send You To Space - NFTs Made Simple
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Charlton Haupt is the founder of the Bad Astro Society, an ambitious NFT project with the goal of sending 10,000 people to outer space. He got his entrepreneurial start at a young age, with involvement in many business ventures. Charlton saw great success with a Liberty Tax business he opened. His brother introduced him to NFTs and their potential …
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JORDAN GITTERMAN - Creating Tokens for Physical Goods
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Jordan Gitterman is the Co-Founder of Item Banc- a platform that turns commercial data of basic human needs (BHN) into a new form of exchange. It utilizes a Global Parity Valuation Engine to back digital currencies with the derived valuation of BHN and provide it to the market in real time. Validators report commercial information of BHN transactio…
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ANTHONY MONGIELLO - Bulls and Apes - Gamification with NFTs
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Anthony Mongiello is the co-founder and DEO of the Bulls and Apes Project. Bulls and Apes is an innovative NFT collection that combines creativity, gamification, and story to create raving fans. Anthony had a background in the insurance industry, which he found to be boring. When he heard people like Mark Cuban and Gary Vee talking about blockchain…
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Bitcoin is up 28% just 2 weeks into January 2023. What could be causing this rush and what can we expect moving forward? In today’s episode, Mark and Dragon assess different factors that could be causing the bitcoin pump; FTX money looking for a home, inflation etc.They also discuss things to watch that could cause even bigger gains, like lightning…
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Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Humans?
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Artificial Intelligence is changing the workplace. AI will displace millions of jobs over the coming years. We are already seeing AI replace many positions. Last week we discussed copywriting and art, but the implications don’t stop there. Artificial Intelligence is being used in the medical field, education, and logistics. Today, we’re discussing …
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Artificial Intelligence Aps Lensa and ChatGPT Will Change the World
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Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. Programs like Lensa and chatGPT are changing the way we communicate. Artificial Intelligence can be used to make graphic art masterpieces with the input of just a few words or sample images. Artificial Intelligence can write hilarious stories with just a couple ideas. Today, Mark Savant and JC Dragon D…
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Dogecoin Increased 35,000% - What Happens Next?
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Dogecoin’s value increased massively as it gained attention and support from influential people over the years. From 2013 - 2022, Dogecoin's value increased by 35,000%! Suddenly, Dogecoin is suddenly being taken seriously as a currency. Doge is even being used to purchase NBA tickets and fund space missions. Today, Dogecoin’s value has skyrocketed.…
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DIMITRI NIKOLAKAKIS - How Ecommerce Brands Use NFTs
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Dimitri Nikolakakis is the founder of Dimniko Agency, an eCommerce company that helps brands get noticed online and reach their target customers. He shares his experience in owning his first Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT and being part of their community where he receives exclusive benefits. What’s it actually like? Dimitri dishes out the details. As a …
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NFTs are Alive and Well - DR ADAM SCHEINER
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The metaverse opens new possibilities for people to communicate with each other and for innovations to thrive. The benefits of the metaverse are not exclusive to the tech industry. Medicine also paves new ways of treatment through the virtual platform. In this episode, Adam Scheiner takes Mark and Dragon on a virtual tour of his mansion. As a plast…
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With the rising popularity of Web3 and NFTs, scams have grown exponentially in recent years. The best way to avoid them is to be vigilant at all times. In this episode, Mark and Dragon discuss the various types of scams that plague the Web3 domain, especially in the cryptocurrency and NFT space. Clicking on random links, responding to unknown calle…
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Virtual reality is getting integrated into people’s lives sooner than anyone can predict. With Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta being at the forefront of this new digital revolution, this technology is going to change the way people live, connect, communicate, and do business the same way that social media has changed the world. Despite the backlash that Zuc…
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The Ethereum Merge Happened - This is what you need to know
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The Ethereum Merge paved the way for skeptics about cryptocurrency to see this new digital investment in a new light. Ethereum has gone the extra mile in making transactions easy and environmental-friendly. With the proof of stake replacing proof of work, the blockchain has the potential to help reduce the world’s energy consumption to about 0.2%. …
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How NFTs will drive the Influencer Economy w/ Carlos Diaz
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Carlos Diaz is the founder of Uncut.FM. When the internet and social media were still in their infancy stage, Carlos was already an active participant and creator of the digital space. He has dedicated his career to the tech industry by launching startups and businesses. With his own podcast platform, Carlos empowers his community by sharing with t…
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Xander Simms - The Future of Metaverse Art
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Xander Simms is a Web3 artist who leverages the creative and multi-dimensional potentials of the metaverse. He is the CEO and co-founder of Digital Storytellers Inc., a company that specializes in elevating brands in metaverse platforms. Xander’s ardent interest and expertise with Web3 led to collaborations with metaverse building platforms such as…
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Mitch Jackson - Metaverse Attorney in Virtual Reality
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Mitch Jackson is an award-winning attorney in California with a 36-year career in legal practice. As the Web3 and the Metaverse begin to increase in popularity, Mitch sees these technologies as a new cultural shift for integral communication, apart from being just a new digital platform for entertainment. With his son, he co-founded ManeuVR, a Meta…
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Ezrawithacamera.eth - NFTs are Digital and Physical
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The potential benefits of NFTs are endless. For Ezra (@ezrawithacamera on Instagram), these tokens are more than just digital assets. They are tickets to exclusive events, content and opportunities! As the moderator for One37pm’s Twitter page, Ezra enjoys a fulfilling career in one of Garyvee’s companies. He earned the job from his own initiative -…
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ETH and ETH 2.0 - Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake
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Ethereum is evolving. This September, they’re gonna transition from proof-of-work and will merge with the Beacon Chain proof-of-stake system. The massive shift - or The Merge as they call it - will reduce their energy consumption for environmental-friendly mining without affecting previous transactions in the blockchain. That means your funds or wa…
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NFTs are part of a new wave of digital currency. While their popularity soars high in ecommerce, how do they fare in the legal standpoint? Florida-based Attorney Robert Kain explains how NFTs are more than just digital images but are assets that can get you access to lucrative opportunities. Like modern-day currencies, NFTs need legal support to se…
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There is a reason why big brands like Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola, and McDonald’s stay on top of their game. They innovate. Launching their own NFT projects, iconic brands introduce new ways for their audience to get on board the NFT and cryptocurrency fleet. Whether it’s releasing an image of uniquely designed shoes, featuring a token that shows a new…
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Alan Carroll is confident about the future of NFTs, even in the midst of the crypto winter. As a copywriter and content creator at VaynerMedia, Alan has firsthand knowledge about the potential things that NFTs can do apart from being digital assets. In this episode led by Dragon, Alan gives insight about the value of NFTs and the best investments. …
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In the midst of the crypto winter, how does one find time to chill? Based Fish Mafia Social Media Director Tyler Greenfield believes that this phase is just a beginning of the promising future of NFTs. Tyler hosts the NFT and Chill Podcast, a show that aims to educate and raise awareness about the value of NFTs and the trends in the digital space. …
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The Past, Present, and Future of NFTs Made Simple
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In this 25th episode of the NFTs Made Simple Podcast, Mark and Dragon recall everything they’ve learned as hosts and co-founders of the program and in their NFT journey. What started out as an idea between two dads sharing the same interests with NFTs and cryptocurrency has now become a show where listeners can learn from. It’s a testament that inv…
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The metaverse is not just a concept, but it is now considered to be an important part of reality. Imagine being present in a digital domain where you can meet with people from different places, collaborate on promising projects, play games for entertainment and leisure, and earn with your digital properties. The metaverse is not just a place which …
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Andy Storch - Veefriends and Veecon NFT Roundup
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Andy Storch is the host of My NFT Journey Podcast. His NFT journey started when he and his wife ventured into cryptocurrency in January 2021. In May that year, he bought his first NFT, which is part of the collection of Gary Vee’s Veefriends. Today, Andy owns six tokens from the collection’s first series. After Gary Vee launched the second series o…
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Bored Ape Yacht Club - the Past, Present, and Future
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Bored Apes is a collection of cartoon ape images minted as NFTs. They may show disinterested faces in a variety of clothes and styles, but their worth is far from uninteresting. As one of the most popular NFT collections on the Ethereum blockchain, the project has seen record-breaking sales in crypto transactions, with one of the 10,000 images reac…
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The value of NFTs has plummeted, but you should not be worried. The value keeps changing. While this year started with a high demand for NFTs, the recent months have seen its value drop. This isn’t the first time that the crypto winter entered the crypto space. In 2018, the winter lasted for a year. For many investors, this drop discouraged a lot o…
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Mark Mackenzie - NFTs in a Bear Market with an OG Engineer
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Mark Mackenzie has been involved with cryptocurrency and blockchain for a decade now. Back when Bitcoin was still in its early stages, Mark already believed in its financial prospects. He got introduced to NFTs in 2020 and participated in a community that invested in them. The promising returns and revenue he got from his investments encouraged him…
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Gary Vee is one of the most popular internet entrepreneurs today. That’s because he is always eager to take every valuable opportunity to grow his business and brand. He is known for always trying out something new and for achieving success in most of his investments. Now that NFTs are on the rise, Gary takes the reins with his NFT collection, Veef…
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NFTs and Ethereum Prices Collapse - Survive the NFT Bear Market
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Ethereum is down nearly 30% in the past month and some NFT values are dropping even more! Is the crypto winter here? Is this just an economic bear market? Today, we're evaluating the current economic market, noting trends, and considering options for holding and selling our Ethereum and NFTs. https://www.bankrate.com/investing/warren-buffett-top-in…
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You can learn a lot about NFTs and cryptocurrency from the content you consume and the channels you subscribe to. You can find a lot of sources on YouTube. Whether you’re new to the scene or you’re seeking tips to achieve success in your projects and investment, there are videos and channels that cater to your specific needs. The key is to find peo…
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When you get started with your NFT journey, joining communities will help you learn a lot about the process and increase your chances of getting those rewards. There are a lot of communities on social media, and they’re mostly composed of people who have put the time and effort into their NFT experience. Checking the right sources also matters. The…
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Keeping up with NFT trends requires a lot of learning, especially when the advantages they give you in the crypto space keep growing. Gary Vaynerchuk’s Veefriends collection provides you with the opportunity to be part of a community that supports you on your NFT journey. One of this show’s listeners actually got accepted into that community. After…
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NFT innovations are announced every day. We hear a lot about the emergence of the metaverse, especially when social media platforms or online communities are launching their own. NFTs may appear as digital images, but they can be utilized in the metaverse. It is the same way that crypto coins can be used as money to purchase digital assets in these…
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Nick Oxford is a coder and an entrepreneur. He is also an expert in the crypto space. While taking a job as a software developer at Peloton, he learned to code. He got interested in digital art in 2020 and learned about NFTs a year after. Today, Nick explains the differences between two of the most popular NFT blockchains today - Ethereum and Solan…
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When deciding to purchase an NFT, you have to consider who’s selling them. This is one way of knowing that the token is legitimate. You will be sure to know that the seller has done thorough research and has credible knowledge of the workings of the crypto space. This can be a popular internet personality and entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuk or s…
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NFTs are part of the new currency, and they are be here to stay. When it comes to purchasing them, it’s best to be well-informed before making decisions. Learning about NFTs is one way to get yourself educated. That’s what this show is for. It’s best to be conscious about your decisions so you won’t regret their consequences. The least you want to …
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NFT innovations. NFTs in the NBA, Gaming and Music
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Whenever you think of a NFT, a digital image usually pops up, but did you know that songs and videos can also be NFTs? NFTs come in many forms. Ever seen your favorite athlete dunking a ball into the ring? That moment - captured in video - can be a NFT. You can buy that clip, own it, and you can sell it. Sounds crazy, right? NFTs are about ownershi…
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What is the best NFT project for you? Which NFT is going to increase in value and utiliity? These are important questions and factors we're covering in this episode. There's a number of questions to consider on a personal level. When is the right time to purchase a NFT before it’s price goes beyond our reach? How do we avoid buying into the hype? I…
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Digital Marketplaces Made Simple | Where to Buy NFTs
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Ready to buy a NFT? The best place to go is a digital marketplace. Like physical markets, the marketplace for NFT’s is a place to buy and sell goods. The only difference is that this marketplace is digital! With Cryptocurrency, you can buy and sell digital assets like NFT’s in a digital marketplace. This marketplace is also used to store, display a…
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Ever had your credit card stolen? Ever had an account hacked? It's not a good feeling. The good news is Blockchain offers much higher security and resiliency from hacking. This starts with a secret recovery phrase. A secret recovery phrase is a sequence of twelve words which serves as the Master Key generated by your wallet. Basically, it's a passw…
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The beauty of crypto and NFTs is they don't require bank accounts. So if this is the case, where do you save your assets? In a digital wallet. A digital wallet is an app that allows cryptocurrency holders to store and retrieve their digital assets. When a user acquires cryptocurrency (or NFT), you store it in a wallet. You then can make transaction…
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Thank you for being part of this growing community. We've got plans to build a thriving, trusted resource for you. We need your help! Leave a 5 star review and share the podcast with a friend. Together, we will make NFTs accessible, practical, and fun! https://urlgeni.us/applepodcast/NFTsMadeSimpleBy Mark Savant / Jc Dragon
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In 10 years, every transaction will be performed on a blockchain. Sound important? It is. Let's break it down. A Blockchain is a digital ledger. It's a list of transactions that anyone can view and verify. As an example, the Bitcoin Blockchain carries a record of every time any one buys, sells or sends the bitcoin cryptocurrency. It's a fully trans…
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Web 3 is the hot buzz word, but what is web 3.0? How is it different than the current form of the internet? To understand Web 3, we need to start with the birth of the Internet aka “Web 1.0”. Basically, a place to go search for information. We now live in a “Web 2.0” world. It is made up of peer to peer connection. Basically, Web 2.0 is social medi…
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Christie's Auction house sold a NFT for $69 million dollars. WHY?! So, to understand why, you've got to know a NFT is much more than a JPEG. Let's break it down. First lets identify what a Fungible good is. It's an item that is interchangeable because it's replicable. dollar bills are a great example of a fungible good. A Non Fungible good is rare,…
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Cryptocurrency has a 3 trillion dollar market cap. Is this just black market computer cash, or is there something more? Let's break it down. Crypto is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double spend. Cryptocurrencies are decentralized and based on blockchain technology. F…
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The NFTs Made Simple podcast is going to help you win with NFTs. The internet is changing. Web 3, cryptocurrency, the metaverse all seem like foreign concepts, but they will change every aspect of our lives in the coming years. The good news? You don't need to be an engineer. You don't need to learn to code. You don't need to spend thousands of hou…
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JPMorgan Asset Management's Gabriela Santos joins Alpha Trader
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This week’s Alpha Trader podcast features hosts Aaron Task and Stephen Alpher speaking with Gabriela Santos, global market strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management. Among the topics covered: There are lots of positives going into 2022, says Santos, expecting the pandemic to fade further, inflation to moderate, and growth to remain strong. For now, a…
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Playing the Omicron wild card - Scott Bauer joins Alpha Trader
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This week’s Alpha Trader features host Stephen Alpher speaking with Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy (co-host Aaron Task is off this week). Among the topics discussed: The recent market stumbles probably have a lot more to do with the Omicron variant, rather than the Fed speeding up its pace of policy tightening, suggests Bauer. For now,…
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The bull has room to run - Ryan Detrick joins Alpha Trader
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This week’s Alpha Trader podcast features hosts Aaron Task and Stephen Alpher speaking with Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist for LPL Financial. Among the topics covered: Speaking ahead of the results of this week’s FOMC meeting and after a couple of very speedy inflation prints, Detrick suggests a speedier taper has already been priced in by t…
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