Check out our thoughts on the aftermath of the Digital Matter Theory framework release. Will and Iman spend time breaking down the initial reactions and why Non-Arbitrary Tokens (NATs) create a new vector of value creation that anyone can leverage for their token generation.  Topics First up, we go over the aftermath of the release of the Digital Matter Theory framework. Next, Iman and I express our deep passion for innovation in web3 Then, How does Digital Matter Theory help foster a new...

In this episode of the TBR 1 hr Podcast, hosts Iman and Will delve into the world of cryptocurrency, specifically discussing niche digital tokens like pipe, BRC 20s, rune, STAMPS, Atomicals, tap, and of course Taproot Assets along with their interaction with emerging platforms such as Nostr. They discuss the unique principles of the DMT, as well as the speculation surrounding protocols such as Ethereum, Avalanche, and Solana. The show's narrative explores the market dynamics of digital...

In this episode of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, hosts Iman and Will are joined by guest Danny Yang to delve into the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. They discuss recent developments in the Ordinals ecosystem, including the increasing fees and potential issues with Bitcoin. Danny shares his background in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ventures, highlighting his current company, Metagood. The conversation also touches on crypto art, the background in cryptography when getting into Bitcoin, early use...

Msquared is building critical technology to enable developers to build rich and robust metaverse experiences. Over the last several months they have showcased this tech in a variety of multiplayer demonstrations. This Halloween they created a maze experience where tens of thousands of players were competing to complete the challenge simultaneously, demonstrating the capabilities of their massive multiplayer technology. We participated and recorded our experience while discussing the...

In this episode of the TBR 1 hr Podcast, we dive into the world of crypto and art with special guest Bit God. Bit God shares his journey in the crypto space, from reselling sneakers to working at centralized and decentralized exchanges. We explore Bit God's transition to focusing on NFT marketplaces, including the discovery of Ordinals and the creation of a Twitter account for NFT collecting. We also discuss the exciting new release from Quadrillion called Perpetuals, a curated collection of...

In this episode of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, hosts Iman and Will delve into the fascinating world of the metaverse and its potential impact on our lives. They discuss the merging of virtual and physical realities, sharing personal experiences and insightful observations. From the allure of virtual environments to the emergence of new technologies and innovations, Iman and Will explore the possibilities of the metaverse. Join them as they navigate this immersive journey, uncovering the potential for...

In this episode of the TBR 1 hr Podcasts, join us for an insightful discussion on Atomicals, the new mining craze that is revolutionizing the Bitcoin chain. We dive into the benefits of mineable tokens, the customization of transaction IDs, and the potential for developers to create exciting web3 products using Atomicals. Our guest, a seasoned blockchain expert, shares his vision for the future of token protocols and the significance of Atomicals in the evolution of digital identity systems....

In this episode of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, hosts Iman and Will are joined by guest Gansy as they delve into the world of rare sats. The speaker, with a background in banking and coin collection, shares their fascination with the introduction of Ordinals and how it has made bitcoin collectible on a new level. They discuss their experience in art collections and the importance of pattern recognition in the world of rare sats. They also explore the concept of non-arbitrary asset types and the...

In this episode of the TBR 1 hr Podcast, hosts Iman and Will are joined by guest Jeffrey to delve into a fascinating discussion about the metaverse, Bitcoin ordinals, and the future direction of these topics. They explore the similarities between building experiences in 3D and virtual realms, the challenges of creating something with stickiness, and the best ways for the community to collaborate in the metaverse. The conversation also touches on the concept of open source and interoperability...

Hosts Iman and Will are joined by special guests Randy and Josh from Ordinals Wallet. They dive into the era of building for Bitcoin. The conversation explores the challenges posed by Ethereum fees and the need for alternative platforms. The speakers also address the future of Bitcoin, the importance of addressing its underlying system inefficiencies, and the potential of Ordinals to revolutionize the market. They share insights on their journey as entrepreneurs and highlight the value of...

In this episode of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, we dive into the world of decentralized architecture in game development with a special focus on the Metaverse game called Life Beyond. Our guest, a seasoned game developer with 15 years of experience, shares insights on how developers need to treat users differently in a decentralized architecture and how a player-driven economy can thrive in this environment. We explore the potential for additional experiences, mods, and services in decentralized gaming...

In Podcast 177 of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, hosts Iman and Will engage in a fascinating discussion with guest Xinyi about the growing trend of inscribing artwork on top of rare SATS, a term related to Bitcoin. They explore the concept of recognizing patterns and applying art on top of these unique Bitcoin units, creating a sense of authenticity and value. The speaker discusses the increasing popularity of inscribing among artists, particularly in the NFT space, and the potential for expansion beyond...

In this episode of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, hosts Iman and Will are joined by guest Adev as they delve into the fascinating world of BRC 20 tokens and the emergence of new projects in the blockchain space. They explore the significance of the ORC 20 token standard and the release of the ORC 20 indexer, which has gained significant traction. The speakers emphasize the importance of multiple indexers for increased efficiency and risk management. They draw parallels to the evolution of Bitcoin and the...

In this episode of the TBR Podcast, hosts Iman and Will delve into the topic of indexing which has become a consistent concern within the Ordinals space due to matters of centralization. A coalition of major ecosystem actors have banded together to form the first attempt at creating a decentralized indexing process. Also, they explore the concept of the metaverse, its potential to revolutionize digital existence, and the importance of infrastructure in its development. The hosts shed light on...

In this episode of The Block Runner Podcast, join hosts Iman and Will as they delve into the fascinating world of Digital Matter Theory (DMT) and its application in the metaverse. They explore the concept of bitmap assets, non-fungible digital artifacts derived from bitcoin's block data, and their potential to create unique districts and parcels within the metaverse. The hosts discuss the need for a framework to determine ownership of patterns within the bitmap ecosystem and how recursive...

We interview the CEO of Xverse, Bitcoin’s #1 wallet provider who recently secured a 5 million dollar seed round of funding to expand and scale their services. Xverse has been deeply involved in the Bitcoin development space, originally being a team member of Stacks which is the leading layer 2 solution to Bitcoin. For many years, Stacks was regarded as the only viable solution to building applications like products on Bitcoin, which led Xverse to build a wallet that would improve the user...

We interviewed one of the founders of the FOXXI team which is one of the leading contributors in building utility for the bitmap ecosystem. After the blockout of Bitmap districts, the major question has been who will step up to build and provide the necessary infrastructure to expand the ecosystem in order for Bitmap to become a major force in the metaverse. FOXXI is working on exactly this by focusing on the social side by creating a platform allowing Ordinal owners to form relationships and...

We were part of a truly unique experience where we did an in-world podcast in the virtual world Hyperfy. We were part of a panel with some metaverse OGs, Routan, Morph, and Jin. We discussed our history and experience building in the open metaverse over the last few years and how that unique experience can be applied for the Bitmap ecosystem. Jin specifically has built a massive variety of open source technologies to enable developers to expand on his work. With the opportunity that Bitmap...

In this YouTube video titled "The Digital Artifact EXPANSION | Interview w/ Tom Lehman Founder of Ethsubscriptions | TBR #170," the founders of the Block Runner podcast interview Tom Lehman, the founder of Ethscriptions. The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by websites like Genius.com due to the monopolistic power of corporations like Google. Lehman emphasizes the need for decentralization through platforms like Ethereum to prevent excessive control by giant corporations. He...

We interview the founder of TRAC, Benny, who is working tirelessly on providing critical indexing infrastructure to the Ordinals and BRC20 space. Benny explains his origins as an Ethereum developer and his switchover to the Ordinals arena which led him to build a suite of necessary tools for Inscriptions. As he was developing he discovered a huge gap in decentralized indexing which led him to build Trac and eventually the TAP protocol. Now with TAP, inscription tokens with more robust...

We interview a core community member of the Ord team which is working on building the virtual machine on top of Bitcoin called BOSS. This is a very much-needed initiative as it will bring in much needed functionality and robustness to the Ordinal space. As of right now, the BRC20 token standard is the standard mechanism to spin up a semi-fungible token ecosystem. With the BOSS system a new token standard can emerge enabling developers to build on top of more functions. If this works out it...

We finally took a moment to peer outside of what is happening in web3 besides Ordinals and Bitmap. We haven’t properly analyzed the state of sentiment overall since we began heavily following Ordinals once BRC20s were introduced back in March and April. Since then, we’ve found ourselves in a much more positive sentiment as content creators because of all the rapid innovations and foundational value creations happening on Bitcoin. However, once we looked back on the rest of web3, we found a...

We discuss with the founder of Ordswap.io, Jack Liu the origins of builder culture on Bitcoin. Through his extensive experience, he has identified what makes Ordinals the lightning in a bottle moment for the Bitcoin ecosystem. Now with so many interested parties dedicated to creating value for Bitcoin through Ordinals, the momentum will drive it to become a full-fledged developer platform. Also, why does he find Bitmap one of the more exciting innovations from the Ordinals movement? From his...

We discuss how our new platform launch went and how the market is reacting to Blockamoto’s parcel inscription standard. Why are so many fearful and reluctant of enabling parcel inscriptions this early? Also, we break down how important the standard of bitmap is to maintaining a consensus among developers who are building within the ecosystem. In order for new technical layers to be built on top of the ID system that bitmap represents, we need project founders to follow the mechanisms of land...

The crypto bull market is showing signs of progress after ripple case and with all the interesting innovations emerging especially from the Bitcoin ecosystem. Yat Siu, founder of Animoca Brands is paying attention to Ordinals and claiming it is the next sector to show cultural growth. This is important because Yat was a huge force in the NFT movement and legitimized a lot about those projects. We then talk about what the components of the metaverse are and talk about how important the...