Eddy Travia, CEO of Coinsilium, Bitcoin OG, and the first repeat guest we have had on the podcast, shares his experiences and insights as a pioneer in blockchain technology. As CEO of Coinsilium, Eddy has led investments in 20 blockchain companies and advised more than 20 Initial Coin Offerings that have raised over US$500m. In this conversation, we dive into: -SEC's Approval of Bitcoin ETF and what it means for the Crypto Industry -Why everyone should own Bitcoin -The Evolution of Crypto as it competes with traditional Financial Markets -The Future of Decentralized Social Media -The Future of DEFI -The Potential Risks of Web3 and the Centralization of Crypto -Exploring the Yellow Network -The mental requirements of a successful entrepreneur Join us as Eddy lets us dissect the mind of a Crypto OG --------------------------------------------------------------- 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/dylan... 🤖 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/ ♾️ Astar Network is a Web3 hub for innovation, offering tools and a blockchain platform for decentralized apps and smart contracts. It invites users to innovate and connect in a community-driven ecosystem, transforming ideas into reality with its robust infrastructure. https://astar.network/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz/rewards-station 00:00 Intro 01:38 Astar Network Partnership 03:05 Meet Eddy Travia: CEO of Coinsilium 04:44 SEC's Approval of Bitcoin ETF 08:19 The Success of ETF’s in Financial Markets 08:57 What does a Bitcoin ETF mean for the Crypto Industry? 10:18 The Future of Crypto Currency 12:46 Potential Benefits for Institutions Investing in Bitcoin 14:22 Crypto: The Savior of Legacy Finance 16:16 Reasons for Owning Bitcoin / Cryptocurrency 22:32 Competition between Crypto Companies and Banks 24:41 Evolution of Crypto and the Financial Markets 27:11 Convergence of Crypto & Real-World Economy 28:59 Development of the Bitcoin Network 32:35 Investment Opportunities in the Crypto Market 34:11 How Social Networks Profit From your Data 35:50 Advantages of Transitioning to Web3 Social Media 38:37 Byzant's Approach to Social Media Advertisements 41:45 Mantle Partnership 43:05 Future of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 49:00 Potential Risks of Web3 and the Centralization of Crypto 51:04 Story of Louis Poussin 51:34 The Political Element of Crypto 53:38 Is it Best to Decentralize Everything? 54:49 Avoiding a Dystopian World 55:44 Why Human Input is Necessary 57:09 Enhancing Lives Through Data Management 57:53 Introducing the Alpha Part 58:36 What is Yellow Network? 1:01:34 Why should we pay attention to Lens Protocol 1:03:25 Using Web2 to Understand Lens Protocol 1:05:47 The Importance of Infrastructure in Web3 1:06:24 The Team behind Lens Protocol 1:07:38 Insight into Kamino & Solana 1:11:55 Why sacrifice is required for Entrepreneurial Success 1:14:54 Importance of Patience & Perseverance 1:20:59 Deliberation between Speaking & Taking Action in Entrepreneurship 1:26:40 Human Bias in the Startup Investment Field 1:29:03 How Vitalik argued his way into funding Ethereum