When Shift Happens Podcast Kevin Follonier

In this week's episode, I sat down with two monster guests: Luke Belmar and Meow.



Luke Belmar is the CoFounder at Capital Club. Belmar's Capital Club is one of the largest decentralized entrepreneurial networks in the world. His estimated net worth is $40 million. Luke made his fortune from digital advertising, e-commerce, dropshipping, and investing in crypto and NFTs.



Meow is the CoFounder at Jupiter Exchange, the most used decentralized Exchange in the world. Meow was the lead advisor at Instadapp, Kyber, and Blockfolio.



In this conversation we dive into:



- Going all in crypto

- What is Money?

- The Theory of Money and Energy

- Government illusion

- The Truth about Taxes

- Defining Success

- The Trap of Consumerism

- Financial Freedom

- Crypto Beginners’ mistakes

- How to deal with FUD

- Becoming a Leader

- How to build a crypto portfolio

- Pudgy Penguins

- Jupiter Exchange

- Ton Blockchain

- Memecoins

- How to Build a Strong Community

- Investing in people

- How to Survive the markets madness



And more!



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Contents of the Video



00:00 Luke Belmar & Meow

04:03 Introducing the Digital Mavericks: Luke and Meow

04:57 Decentralization: A New Financial Paradigm

05:28 The Crypto Lifestyle: Beyond Fiat Currency

06:57 The Evolution of Money: From Fiat to Crypto

11:45 SwissBorg Partnership

14:07 The Evolution of Money: From Fiat to Crypto

19:39 Understanding Money as Energy

27:53 The Illusion of Fiat and the Quest for Freedom

43:23 Redefining Success in a Decentralized World

45:26 Exploring the Link Between Freedom, Consumerism, and Crypto

46:47 The Dangers of Wealth and Status in Crypto

47:21 The True Measure of Freedom: Values Over Wealth

48:29 Consumerism's Illusion and the Quest for Genuine Value

51:07 Navigating Success and Integrity in the Crypto World

59:46 Strategies for Building and Investing Wisely in Crypto

01:06:06 Understanding Market Cycles and Making Informed Investment Choices

01:22:22 Investment Philosophy: Patience, Selection, and Timing

01:28:23 Exploring Crypto Opportunities Beyond Token Launches

01:28:51 The Power of Community in Crypto

01:29:22 Leveraging Bear Markets for Crypto Investments

01:30:28 Direct Access to Founders: A Crypto Advantage

01:31:47 Building and Contributing to Crypto Projects

01:32:20 The Inclusivity of Crypto Communities

01:36:50 The Importance of Team and Community in Crypto Success

01:38:56 Navigating the Meme Coin Phenomenon

01:43:01 Avoiding Irreversible Mistakes in Crypto Projects

Casper Johansen is the co-founder of Spartan Group, a prominent group in the Web3 Arena. Spartan Group stands as one of the most active venture investors, supporting numerous top-tier crypto companies and networks.

As a leader in Web3 mergers, acquisitions, and capital fundraising, Spartan Group draws on its extensive experience, deep knowledge of the cryptocurrency sector, and unmatched network. Together, these assets enable them to collaboratively create substantial value with exceptional founders.

In this conversation, we dive into:

- The Secret to Having a Work-Life Balance
- Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
- Predicting Crypto Market Cycles
- Real Estate Vs. Crypto
- Meme Coins & NFTs
- Managing Risks in Crypto Investments
- Investing in the Pudgy Penguin Equity & Why?
- Celsius & LUNA Market Crashes

And more!

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♾️ 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

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Contents of the Video

00:00 Who is Casper Johansen
1:37 Astar Network Partnership
3:05 Work-Life Balance Mindset
8:05 The Secret to Having a Work-Life Balance
9:46 Finding Happiness and Fulfillment in Life
13:15 Finding Yourself and Building Your Own Identity
17:33 Dealing/Growing with Change
22:10 Playing Safe or Taking Risks?
25:19 What Makes a Strong CV?
27:11 Mantle Group Partnership
28:28 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
35:15 Entrepreneurial Doubts and Uncertainty
36:21 Leaving Stability & Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship
39:55 Knowing and Deciding When to Stop a Company
42:14 Dealing with The Guilt & Loss of a Company
50:03 How to Deal with Failure & Negativity
51:53 Experiencing Success & Feeling Complacent
54:25 Personalities to Entrepreneurs & Their Goals
59:53 The Spartan Group Story & What is it?
1:02:05 Where do you get the Courage to Start?
1:04:47 The Spartan Group’s Strategy Through Market Cycles
1:09:44 Keeping Complete Conviction Through Bear Market & COVID Crash
1:16:04 How to Stay Level-headed when Facing Success
1:20:35 Managing Risks in Crypto Investments
1:24:07 Predicting Crypto Market Cycles
1:27:45 The Impact of ETFs on Crypto Valuations
1:32:09 Real Estate Vs. Crypto
1:37:57 Meme Coins & NFTs
1:47:57 Understanding the Concept of NFTs: Are they dead?
1:53:00 Investing in the Pudgy Penguin Equity & Why?
1:55:05 Risks & Potential of NFTs
1:57:28 Bitcoin Layer 2s and Stacks
1:59:47 Significance of Stacks In Bitcoin
2:02:53 NFT Project: OnChainMonkeys
2:05:07 DeFi on Bitcoin with Project ALEX
2:07:30 Overcoming Mental Health Challenges & Experiences
2:11:32 FTX Bankruptcy & Mental Effect
2:13:58 Chapter 11 & Customer Bankruptcy
2:21:05 Celsius & LUNA Market Crashes
2:22:54 Bankruptcy Law Vs Complexities Litigation
2:25:26 What Would You tell Your 18-Year-Old Self with What You Know Today?
2:30:37 Predicting Future Crypto Markets
2:32:17 Factors Influencing Crypto Growth

Darryl Wang is the co-founder at Tangent, a collective of experienced operators and founders behind some of the largest projects and protocols in Web 3. He is also one of the most brilliant crypto traders in Asia-Pacific.



In this conversation, we dive into:



- What does a Bitcoin ETF mean for the Crypto Industry?

- The Future of Crypto Currency

- Reasons for Owning Bitcoin / Cryptocurrency

- Potential Risks of Web3 and the Centralization of Crypto

- How to Master this Crypto Cycle

- Memecoins

- Alpha: Pudgy Penguins, Ronin Network and Prime

- Advice to Crypto Newcomers

- How to Mitigate Losses to be a profitable crypto investor and trader



And more!



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SPONSORS:

🤖 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



♾️ 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



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Connect with Darryl 👇

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-wang-096326104/?originalSubdomain=sg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xWangarian

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wangarian_brewmaster/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tangent_xyz

Website: https://www.tangent.ventures/



Contents of the Video



0:00 Who is Darryl Wang?

1:34 Mantle Partnership

3:42 Exploring Moral Integrity in Crypto Communities

6:31 FOMO and Greed within Crypto Communities

9:21 What’s your Moral Code?

11:41 Meet Darryl Wang: Co-Founder of Tangent

12:07 Getting into and Transitioning into Crypto

16:11 Getting Hired by DeFiance

18:21 Life Lessons Learned from DeFiance

18:51 Making First Million from Crypto

21:00 Managing Risk in Liquid Trading

22:44 Balancing Conviction with Investments

25:46 Investment Strategies and Risk Management

28:44 Solana: Missing Opportunity and Bouncing Back

35:06 Knowing When to Double Down

41:47 Astar Network Partnership

42:37 Crypto Genius’s Take on Meme Coins

47:45 Crypto Founders and their Skill Sets

49:31 Fundamentals in Crypto in Meme Coins

53:35 Investing in Crypto as a ‘Normal Person’

54:51 Michael Saylor and Bitcoin Cycles

55:28 Decision-Making in Crypto as a ‘Normal Person’

58:13 Protecting Yourself in Market Cycles

1:00:06 Darryl Wang: Meme Coin Trading

1:04:22 How to Know When to Stop?

1:07:51 Bitcoin Halving and its Cycle Position

1:11:16 Factors that Affect Crypto Cycles (Bitcoin)

1:12:26 Investing Through Market Cycles

1:14:30 Reading Market Cycles and Their Patterns

1:17:22 When to Invest in Market Cycles to Mitigate Losses

1:18:45 How to Stay Disciplined while Investing?

1:19:54 Impact of ETFs on Crypto Market Cycles

1:22:25 Leveraging Friendships for Smarter Investing

1:25:21 Repeating Financial Crises in Crypto

1:27:39 Predicting the Next Blow-Up in Crypto

1:29:05 Lost Bitcoin Story

1:30:32 What is Tangent? And Why did it Start?

1:32:48 Managing your First Crypto Cycles as a Beginner

1:34:09 How to Bring Value to Crypto Teams

1:36:56 Darryl Wang on Pudgy Penguin

1:38:21 The Potential of Pudgy Penguin

1:41:53 Darryl Wang on Ronin

1:45:14 Darryl Wang on Prime

1:47:26 Investing in Ceilingless Narr

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

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♾️ 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

Igneus Terrenus, currently leading the charge with Mantle, a cutting-edge Layer 2 solution, shares his journey through the digital currency landscape. With an interest in ancient Roman history alongside his expertise in blockchain technology, Terrenus has transitioned from pioneering Bybit's entry into Formula One to focusing on Mantle's development and its key contributions to the crypto universe.



In this conversation, we dive into:



- How Bybit raced into Formula One with a groundbreaking strategy.

- The role of crypto communities in shaping the future.

- The evolution of Mantle and its impact on Ethereum scaling.

- From learning about Bitcoin in 2010 to investing in 2015, Igneus talks about his experience in the crypto world.

- The appeal and impact of meme coins in the digital age.

- Landing a Red Bull Racing partnership while heading comms at ByBit.

- Exploring Ethena and the secrets to thriving in the crypto market.

- Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and the mysteries of extraterrestrial life.



Join us as Igneus takes us through the history and future of the crypto universe!



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♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies.

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♾️ 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



Contents of the Video



0:00 Meet Igneus Terrenus: How Crypto was brought onto Formula One

1:41 Mantle Introduction

3:50 Who is Igneus Terrenus?

5:19 Roman Empire Belief

7:04 The Complexity of the World of Crypto

8:29 The Foundation of The Money Value System

11:43 The Control of The State Through Money

16:42 The Importance of Crypto Communities

17:51 The Success Story of Bybit

20:14 Marketing Strategy and Niche Focus

21:54 Brand Growth Through RedBull Formula One

22:32 Bybit and Borussia Dortmund

23:28 The Strategy Behind Bybit's Sponsorship with Formula One

28:56 Astar Introduction

29:29 What is Mantle? The Impact of Layer 2 Solutions

32:29 The Evolution of Mantle

36:52 Mantle's Approach To ETH Scaling

43:10 How To Maintain Growth and Sustainability

45:38 The Future of Crypto

53:00 User Experience Challenges with Layer 2 Adoption

1:00:55 Vision Behind Mantle's Development

1:05:02 Encouraging Innovation

1:07:02 Meme Coins Philosophy and Potential

1:09:30 Meme Coins in Attracting Attention

1:13:13 Significance of Meme Coins For a Community

1:14:47 Deep Dive into Specific Meme Coin Projects

1:14:56 Meme Coin: BOME

1:16:24 Meme Coin: Puff The Dragon

1:17:45 What Makes A Meme Coin Successful

1:20:12 Eigen Layer: Significance of Liquidity and Security in Blockchain

1:24:04 What is Ethena? Why is it so Exciting?

1:28:06 What are the Best Ways to Make Money in Crypto Today?

1:30:35 What is intelligence?

1:33:49 Th

Alex Fazel is the CPO at Swissborg, the largest Crypto Asset Manager in Europe with more than 1 million customers.

Alex is also a master at sales, a fan of Japan, a dad, and a true crypto degen!

In this Conversation, we talk about:

- Emotional Intelligence and AI

- The Win-Win Philosophy in Business and Life

- How to time the Crypto markets top

- How to build financial freedom with Crypto

- Alex favorite projects: Eigenlayer, Avalanche and Creta

- How Swissborg is redefining the future of investing with their Alpha Platform



and Much more!

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-♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies.

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-👾 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/

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CHAPTERS



0:00 Meet Alex Fazel

07:31 Finding Opportunity in Struggle

09:56 The Benefits of Living Everywhere

10:56 The Art of Self-Discovery and Personal Growth

13:13 Japan

15:46 Emotional Intelligence

24:20 Think and Growth Rich

30:20 The Win-Win Philosophy

39:55 How to Win Friends and Influence People

44:15 Money: Master the Game

46:53 Financial Freedom: What's your Number?

48:50 Crypto to Achieve Financial Freedom

53:50 Crypto Investing Cycles

01:01:00 Contrarian Investing for High Returns

01:07:36 How to time the Crypto Market Top

01:17:57 Crypto Alpha: Eigenlayer

01:20:55 Crypto Alpha: Avalanche

01:22:10 Crypto Alpha: Creta

01:24:54 Future of Investing

01:27:07 Swissborg Alpha Platform

01:29:30 Social Capital and Investing