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Citizen Web3

Citizen Web3

serejandmyself

Citizen Web3 is an active member of the web3 galaxy. We are blockchain agnostic and decentralization maximalists. We provide noncustodial, off the grid infrastructure as a validator across the blockchain space. This allows us to work on various public goods, and contribute to the development of web3. Our public good projects, include: - Validator Infra (https://www.citizenweb3.com/staking): self-hosted, bare-metal infrastructure. Public endpoints, testnets, archive nodes, relaying... - Citizen Web3 Podcast (https://www.citizenweb3.com/episodes): 1-1 interviews with people that work and build the web3 blockchain space - ValidatorInfo.com (https://validatorinfo.com): Proof of Work and Proof of Stake blockchain explorer, focused on mining pools and validators - Web3 Society: (https://t.me/web_3_society) a small community with a focus on helping and learning - B.V.C. (https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/): baremetal validator coven. A community for selfhosted and baremetal validators. We believe in a decentralized web3 without tribalism. In better communication between various ecosystems. We dream of a web3 with infrastructure independent off the grid. A web3 without enforcement.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Citizen Web3 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Citizen Web3 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Citizen Web3 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Citizen Web3 - Gavin from Figment Networks. Governance
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04/06/20 • 43 min

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Citizen Web3 - Billy Rennekamp Tendermint vs ICF
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09/09/20 • 59 min

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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Sistla Founder of OmniFlix a decentralized media and network layer for creators and sovereign communities.

OmniFlix Network is a p2p network for creators and sovereign communities to achieve efficiency in web2 & web3 media management, distribution and monetization while also helping community members engage in meaningful ways via on-chain data


We spoke to Sistla about OmniFlix and:
  • Cosmos OG creators
  • Exploring possibilities
  • Creation of a blockchain for creatives
  • Is there such a thing as too challenging an educational system?
  • Does traditional education favour a certain personality type
  • Is one language of instruction a benefit for education?
  • Building communities
  • What attracted Sistla to computers and computer science?
  • The possibility of creation as inspiration
  • Consciousness of ai creating accessibility for the masses
  • Hindsight and introspection
  • Indian history and culture
  • Web3 Adoption
  • Cellphone revolution
  • Demonetization as a catalyst for Web3 Adoption
  • India as an example of a decentralized, centralized community
  • The true value of content creation
  • The power of community
  • The power of articulation and presentation
  • Meme’s as true art
  • The mission of Omniflix
  • Quality over quantity for content creation
  • The early internet as a source of inspiration

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Special Guest: Sistla V Abhishek.

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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, advancing a $300 billion economy by building and operating core infrastructure to replace inefficient legacy systems with an open, permissionless financial system.


We spoke to Brian about Chorus One and:
  • The battle test
  • Scalable decentralized application
  • Connecting across the chains
  • Question around privacy
  • Surveillance increased
  • Risk for investors, there's risk for developers
  • If you engage in a private sector and protocols, assume guilt
  • Preserving of privacy
  • Decline of large nation states
  • AI
  • People having more control assets, lives, and decision making
  • Keep it simple
  • Stay focused

Timestamps

00:00 – 02:53 : Intro
02:53 -- 06:20 : Thoughts on how things have changed.
06:20 -- 09:10 : Interoperability
09:10 -- 24:04 : Safety vs Privacy
24:04 -- 32:42 : Validator journey over the past
32:42 -- 35:50 : Saying no to networks
35:50 -- 39:30 : The vision
39:30 -- 47:18 : Bare metal?
47:18 -- 51:27 : Ledger support
51:27 -- 56:05 : One thing to do and one thing not to do.
56:05 – 01:01:04 : The Blitz


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Special Guest: Brian Fabian Crain.

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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Justin Gary from SolForge Fusion

Justin Gary is a dynamic thinker who emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, advocating for resilience and the effective application of knowledge. He values the uniqueness of ideas and collectibles, believes in the transformative potential of Web3, and embraces discomfort and uncertainty as integral to growth.

SolForge Fusion is an innovative digital trading card game that combines strategic depth with collectible card gameplay, offering players a unique and engaging experience. Developed by industry veterans, it features dynamic mechanics and evolving strategies, making it a favorite among card game enthusiasts.


We spoke to Justin Gary about SolForge Fusion and:
  • Create, contribute, and learn and grow
  • Work with awesome people, make awesome things, help each other grow
  • I threw my back out from reading
  • I define myself proudly as creative to help inspire others
  • School doesn't train you to think outside the box
  • There's opportunity out there for those that are willing to take it
  • Government and prelaw are equally boring and mind numbing
  • Testing yourself against the world is the way that you learn who you are
  • Knowledge is not the problem. The problem is being able to actively put that knowledge to work
  • Having the resilience to build back up
  • Life is gonna punch you in the face, and you're gonna get back up again
  • Creativity breeds constraints
  • Almost certainly, your idea is wrong
  • I didn't invent it. I just wrote it down
  • Every collectible is a one of one
  • What's the value of a thing? depends on how many people use the thing
  • Playing between the familiar and unknown
  • Web3 is the answer
  • To cultivate comfort with uncertainty and impermanence
  • Embracing discomfort is part of it

Timestamps

00:00 – 07:53 : Intro
07:53 -- 16:00 : Thoughts on education.
16:00 -- 22:40 : The feeling of achievement.
22:40 -- 29:00 : User experience and interfaces.
29:00 -- 33:02 : Attracting users to SolForge
33:02 -- 42:25 : Choosing a blockchain.
42:25 -- 50:20 : The motivation to allow players to the creation the world?
50:20 -- 53:01 : Why is it important to you to make things last?
53:01 – 01:02:35 : The Blitz


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Special Guest: Justin Gary.

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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Billy Rennekamp, the grants manager at Interchain Foundation and the founder of Clovers Network. In this episode we discuss ICF’s functions as a vehicle and its role for the greater Cosmos ecosystem. The DLT project we chat about is Clovers Network. We also talk about citizenship in the (not so) distant future, tattoo machines and blockchain DNA.

Interchain Foundation is pushing boundaries on distributed networks and organizations. It's mission is to research, develop, and promote open, decentralized, network technologies like Cosmos, that provide greater sovereignty, security, and sustainability to the world’s communities. With the task to participate in research, development, product, community and social good initiatives which align with the vision and mandate, as well as providing funding towards these projects. Their particular interest is the Cosmos Project, which is unique in its maturity, modularity, and the sovereignty it provides to respective networks.


We spoke to Billy Rennekamp about Clovers Network and:
  • ICF as an investment vehicle
  • The role of ICF for the greater Cosmos ecosystem
  • Clovers Network
  • Citizenship in the (not so) distant future
  • Tattoo machines
  • Blockchain DNA

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Special Guest: Billy Rennekamp.

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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Greg Osuri, the CEO of Akash Network. The DeCloud for DeFi, and the world's first decentralized cloud computing marketplace built with the help of Cosmos-SDK and Tendermint.

Akash Decentralized Cloud is 'a faster, better, and lower cost cloud built for DeFi, decentralized projects, and high growth companies, providing unprecedented scale, flexibility, and price performance. 10x lower in cost, its serverless computing platform is compatible with all cloud providers and all applications that run on the cloud'.


We spoke to Greg about Akash Network and:
  • its benefits
  • open-source and its efficiency
  • stages in the development of cloud technology
  • Interoperability, scalability, composability... and a lot of other fancy, tech terms
  • DeFi and flash loans.
  • SLA for AWS and alternative data providers

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Special Guest: Greg Osuri.

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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Reda Berrehilli, the CEO and founder of Ki foundation, which are deploying a new currency and building a fund with the help of Cosmos-SDK blockchain technology and Tendermint.

The Ki foundation is a blockchain fund, consisting of 2 primary components. The Ki token, build on the Ki chain. The Ki Token is the backbone of value-sharing in the Ki Ecosystem. And Klub, which is a neo bank. Klub bases its reward system on the Ki token asset as a backbone.

We spoke to Reda about centralized economic models and centralized riches. Entrepreneurship skills and relationships with authorities. How to start a business in Morocco during your school time. Team building. Tokenomics and price. Silicon Valley projects and how they are inflated with VC money.


We spoke to Reda Berrehilli about Ki Foundation and:
  • Centralized economic models
  • Centralized riches
  • Entrepreneurship skills
  • Relationships with authorities
  • How to start a business in Morocco during your school time
  • Team building
  • Tokenomics and price
  • Silicon Valley projects and how they are inflated with VC money

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Special Guest: Reda Berrehili.

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This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast featureto Jack Zampolin, co-founder of Sommelier finance & Strangelove validator.

Sommelier is a bet that Ethereum will be a dominant player in the global economy. Sommelier consists of the Cosmos Stargate SDK, its Tendermint-based consensus layer and a decentralized, bi-directional Ethereum bridge, managed by a global network of validators.

Strangelove Validation Services operates a secure validator node on the Cosmos network. Strangelove has been running the hub software (starting with testnets) since the summer of 2018.


We spoke to Jack Zampolin about Sommelier and
  • Jack's professional path
  • The importance of soft skills
  • What inspires founders
  • What do advisors do
  • Economic models
  • The technical aspects of Sommelier finance
  • Zero sum game in blockchain
  • Feckups
  • Building teams
  • Entrepreneurship culture
  • Jack's dog
  • Cosmos
  • Ecosystem development
  • Communities
  • Professional journalism
  • Validators

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Special Guest: Jack Zampolin.

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Citizen Web3 - Ethan Buchman trailer
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06/15/20 • 0 min

A sneak peek into the next episode

If you like what we do at Citizen Cosmos:

Special Guest: Ethan Buchman.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Citizen Web3 have?

Citizen Web3 currently has 177 episodes available.

What topics does Citizen Web3 cover?

The podcast is about Infrastructure, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Show, Cryptocurrency, Web3, Defi, Ethereum, Community, Passive Income, Crypto, Podcast, Podcasts, Finance, Technology, Business, Privacy and Communication.

What is the most popular episode on Citizen Web3?

The episode title 'Gavin from Figment Networks. Governance' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Citizen Web3?

The average episode length on Citizen Web3 is 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of Citizen Web3 released?

Episodes of Citizen Web3 are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Citizen Web3?

The first episode of Citizen Web3 was released on Apr 6, 2020.

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