Irene Zhao is a Chinese model and influencer who stands out as one of the most influential women in the crypto world. Her journey began with the successful launch of her NFT collection, 'Irene Dao,' generating over $7.5 million within just ten days. This venture kickstarted her entrepreneurial path, leading to the creation of SoCol, a platform designed for creators to launch their NFT collections tailored to their communities. Key Topics: - Bitcoins Layer 2s and BRC-20 - Leverage Trading Illusion - The Meme Coins Game - The Importance of Financial Autonomy - Developing Financial Literacy - The Role of Money Management in Success - The concept of web 2.5 And much more! Enjoyed this episode? Please like, comment, and subscribe so we can bring more guests every week! ---- Sponsors: 💰 Earn up to €100 and be eligible for multiple airdrops by Registering to Swissborg via the following link: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/dylanJSAB 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. -♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com -👾 Byzant is a Web3 social network ecosystem for creatives. Get ready to create, connect, and collaborate using Byzant's user-friendly tools and decentralized applications. https://www.byzant.xyz/ 👇 Stay Connected: Follow Irene & Socol https://instagram.com/b1gqing https://twitter.com/Irenezhao_ https://www.socol.io/ https://www.instagram.com/socol.io/ Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs 🕒 Timestamps for Quick Navigation: 00:00 Irene Zhao 01:25 Concept of Web 2.5 and NFTs 03:45 Trading Experiences and Lessons 05:18 Leverage Trading 14:28 Meme Coins and Their Potential 19:36 Influence of Elon Musk on Crypto 24:08 BRC20 and BRC420 Phenomenon 32:58 Being a Female Entrepreneur 41:45 Crypto Predictions