Travis Kling: How Faith Made Him a Better Trader, Surviving FTX & Finding Your Ikigai
Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor sits down with Travis Kling, a prominent crypto hedge fund trader, about the intersection of faith, culture, and cryptocurrency. They discuss the recent surge in Bible sales, which Travis attributes to global instability driving a renewed interest in faith, as well as the decline of religious affiliation in America amid the rise of the internet and challenges like Christian nationalism. Travis shares his views on societal trends, including a potential spiritual resurgence, and explores the concept of spiritual warfare in the context of the 2024 election, linking cultural issues like gender identity and abortion to broader moral struggles. He reflects on his personal faith journey, recounting how challenges and a move to New York City deepened his spirituality. The conversation concludes with Travis’s thoughts on the future of cryptocurrency, including the potential for a strategic Bitcoin reserve under a new administration and its implications for the financial landscape.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Exploring the Decline of Faith in Modern America06:51 - Faith and Science11:31 - Reevaluating New Atheism 16:26 - Political Polarization24:02 - Future of Bitcoin in U.S. Politics 35:26 - Finding Faith and Purpose56:16 - Journey of Faith: Deconstruction and Reconstruction01:24:48 - Exploring Tokenomics and AI Agents in Emerging Technologies01:30:10 - Hybrid Intelligence - The Intersection of Human Oversight and AI01:37:16 - Exploring the Impact of Religion on Human Advancement01:43:37 - Christianity and Human AdvancementDisclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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Transforming Livestreaming Audiences into Paid Contributors with Rilla Network | Hal Smith Stevens
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Connor speaks with Hal Smith Stevens, CEO of Rilla Network, about their mission to revolutionize live streaming with peer-to-peer technology. Hal shares insights from Rilla's recent $3.5 million seed round and his experiences as a third-time founder, highlighting the importance of building strong networks and finding the right investors. They discuss Rilla's decentralized content delivery network, which leverages unused upstream bandwidth from viewers to reduce costs for broadcasters and transform passive audiences into active contributors. Hal explains how this approach enhances engagement and reduces expenses, offering examples like cost savings for sports broadcasters. The conversation also touches on Rilla’s plans for a token to distribute value within their ecosystem, showcasing the potential of blockchain and peer-to-peer technology to shape the future of live streaming.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Seed Round Experience
01:58 - Advice for First-Time Founders
05:41 - The Importance of Networking
07:24 - Understanding Real Networks
07:36 - Decentralized CDN Concept
08:00 - Core Technology Overview
09:05 - Live Streaming Use Case
12:55 - Transforming Passive Audiences
14:03 - Explaining the Peer-to-Peer Model
19:41 - Concrete Example of Live Streaming
20:59 - Value Attribution and Redistribution
26:25 - Supply Side and Hardware Requirements
29:43 - Blockchain Choice Discussion
30:58 - Future Use Cases Beyond Sports
32:01 - Building a Protocol vs. Application
33:38 - Token Design and Future Plans
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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Building a DePIN for Cloud Gaming with YOM | Jeff Outlaw
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Connor explores the world of cloud gaming and decentralized computing with Jeff from YOM, uncovering how the company transforms idle GPU cycles into revenue for gamers. With cloud gaming user numbers tripling from 2021 to 2023 and projected revenues of $143 billion by 2032, Jeff explains how YOM addresses high costs and latency issues, enabling high-quality gaming without dedicated consoles. They discuss YOM’s use of blockchain for payments via a deflationary token model, their strategies to attract gamers and studios, and the potential for AAA titles in crypto gaming.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - The Growth of Cloud Gaming
02:48 - The Future of Gaming Consoles
03:09 - Cloud Gaming vs. Traditional Gaming
05:33 - Seamless Gaming Across Devices
07:12 - Building in the Solana Ecosystem
09:01 - Partnerships and Multi-Chain Strategies
11:24 - Demand and Supply Strategy
13:20 - Market Demand for Cloud Gaming
15:28 - Current Node Signups and Future Plans
16:23 - Attracting GPU Owners to the Network
19:03 - Where to Find More Information
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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Nic Carter: Trump’s Impact on Crypto, Building a $500M+ Venture Firm, Battling the Bitcoin Maxis
In the first episode of our new podcast, Connor and Nic Carter explore the implications of the upcoming Trump presidency and recent political shifts on the crypto industry. Nic shares insights from his recent trip to Washington, where he met with key members of Congress to discuss their legislative priorities with respect to crypto and technology broadly. The episode explores the implications of ending "Chokepoint 2.0," the potential for a stablecoin bill, and the need for crypto-friendly legislation. Nic also touches on challenges with the SEC, the Strategic National Bitcoin Reserve, and the future of Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. They discuss the role of corporate investments, the evolution of CoinMetrics, the founding of Castle Island Venture along with Nic’s personal journey in faith and combat sports.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
05:43 - Key Priorities for Crypto Regulation and Banking Access
08:52 - Critique of the Hagerty Bill and Discussion on Financial Thresholds
13:57 - Assessing Bitcoin's Future Amid Political Discourse
16:14 - Future of Crypto Regulation and Priorities
18:27 - Shifting Sentiments in Crypto Regulations
20:13 - Tax Incentives and Global Bitcoin Mining Dynamics
23:07 - Bitcoin Mining and Sovereign Nations' Strategies
24:53 - Startups, Bitcoin, and Market Dynamics: Insights on Crypto Trends
34:28 - Building Crypto Infrastructure: The Genesis of Castle Island
38:48 - Startups and Wiffio Moments
39:45 - Evolution of Coinmetrics: From Small Funds to Institutional Focus
41:36 - Finding Purpose Through Bitcoin and Venture Capital
43:15 - Maintaining Focus with a Small Team in VC
46:39 - Supporting Founders: The Evolving Role of Venture Capitalists
50:58 - Building a Career Through Media and Writing
53:18 - Finding Your Voice in the Digital Age: The Power of Content Creation
55:42 - Specialization and Evolution in Crypto Investing
01:00:06 - Impact of Real-Time Payments on Stablecoin Adoption
01:16:10 - From Fanboy Moments to Faith and Future Ventures
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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How Mawari Is Building the Future of AR and VR with Luis Ramirez
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Connor and Sal sit down with Luis Ramirez, founder of Mawari, to explore the future of augmented and virtual reality. Luis shares how Mawari is shaping AR as a tool for immersive, social experiences rather than dystopian futures, emphasizing the importance of presence in AR interactions. They discuss advancements like Meta's Orion AR glasses, Mawari's focus on content delivery over hardware, and the integration of AR and VR into multifunctional devices. Luis also shares insights on distributed computing networks for immersive experiences and Mawari’s shift into Web3, leveraging underutilized hardware for decentralized 3D rendering. The conversation dives into challenges, opportunities, and monetization paths for developers, offering a compelling look at how Mawari is paving the way for the 3D internet.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Online Presence
01:43 - Meta's Orion AR Glasses
02:46 - The Future of AR and VR Hardware
03:43 - Haptic Feedback Suits: A Niche Technology
06:30 - Power of Vision in Immersive Experiences
09:04 - Opportunities in XR Development
10:30 - Compute Needs for XR Experiences
12:51 - The Role of Edge Computing in XR
15:11 - Content Creation in XR
16:37 - Transitioning from Web2 to Web3
18:43 - Building a Decentralized Network
21:22 - AR/VR and AI Cloud Architectures
23:32 - Go-to-Market Strategy
25:50 - Utilizing Existing Hardware for XR
27:14 - Current Revenue Model
32:47 - Call to Action
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.