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The Matthew and Rizzle Show

The Matthew and Rizzle Show

By Matthew & Rizzle

Conversations or shit talking about bleeding-edge projects, artists, and creators in the NFT & crypto space. Hosted by Matthew aka @niftytime & Rizzle aka @NFTland.
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The Matthew and Rizzle ShowApr 24, 2020

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Memes Make The World Go Round

Memes Make The World Go Round

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off with some WIP News (ty Drago for the new intro music). Big things coming for the WIP.

After that, the conversation shifts to the latest meta in the crypto space: MEME COINS before wrapping up with a brief chat about the burgeoning communities building out in the EVM hinterlands of Base, Optimism and beyond aided by the amazing NFT focused guide by William Peaster for folks curious, but unsure where to start.

Collect this episode over on Pods.Media HERE

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@Paradoxx_Media @pbs @arthr @Rexflexasaurus @tezvendsmachine @cybermistic @warpcast_ @tezos @nfcsummit @bitcoin @conniedigital @spherical_art @youngandsick @luchopoletti @uber @dogecoin @shibtoken @ShibainuCoin @xcopyart @hicetnunc_nft @itsreallysho @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @goblintown @cobie @wpeaster @base @optimism @coinbase @ethereum @highlight_xyz @cryptovoxels @raybuckton @0xpolygon @zero________one @avax @farcaster_xyz @eigenlayer

Mar 13, 202442:60
Onchain is the new online? Always has been.

Onchain is the new online? Always has been.

This week on MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kicked things of discussing the latest "Rizzle News."

After that the conversation shifted to reflections on the last two weeks of minting the show on Pods.Media and how much more meaningful mints have felt compared to generic listens. Check out the Dune Dashboard for Pods to see all the onchain data for all the pods minted through it.

Go mint this episode on Pods right HERE.

Speaking of onchain, a large portion of the show focused on the "gentrification" and history of the term 'onchain' in addition to discussions covering last week's WIP featuring Elated Pixel, tomorrow's WIP featuring Stina Jones, Marble Cards and the WIP Tower Tournament designed by Paradoxx and feat. prizes from Misfit Pixels, the lag between the latest market cycle focused on coin-focused investing and cryptoart collecting. While the latter may feel more muted, some major lightning strike moments have occurred recently that have seen high value acquisitions that only help illuminate artists and collections also on the market.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@NFCsummit @Lukegerbil @Nonfungerbils @dragonateyt @MetaBrookHawk @ezincr @inversebrah @0x_Lucas @canva @n0shot1 @DuneAnalytics @marble_cards @viamirror @fabianospeziari @RayBuckton @poapxyz @sandyme0ws @itscarolinaduh_ @patriziabarnato @johnftravolta @collectpods @misfitpixels @nifty_island @charl3svii @Paradoxx_Media @stina_jones @supahmarbler @missalsimpson @mlibty @maxosirisart @voxeliving @cryptovoxels @baybackner @vanarman @asyncart @xcopyart @autoglyphs @avastarsnft @onchainchain @jessepollak @base @farcaster_xyz @artordai @MattKaneArtist @trevorjonesart @33NFT @LuchoPoletti @basileus_eth @tokenangels @beeple @dragonatesmom @josecabrerav @decentraland @spotify

Mar 06, 202445:38
Preserving & Re-telling History on the Blockchain

Preserving & Re-telling History on the Blockchain

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle take it back to the summer of 2020 when the late great Alotta Money became the very first sponsor of the WIP. Rizzle talked about the footage Paradoxx captured live during that WIP and the response it elicited when Rizzle re-shared on Twitter a few days ago.

That led to a deeper reflection on how everyone who has been minting, collecting, and building on the blockchain up until this point can better preserve and re-tell all of those tokenized stories that exist across the crypto space.

Towards that end, more consciously minting ephemera published around tokenized objects onchain (e.g. just like we've been doing by minting this very episode onchain on CollectPods HERE) is one major way we can help weave individual threads of history into more complete historical tapestries.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@metageistvr @voxeliving @cryptovoxels @Paradoxx_Media @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @OgiWorlds @StellaCat4 @youngandsick @StellaCat4 @charl3svii @skybravoshow @kelseykdriscoll @changedao @kurokeh @bryanbrinkman @ChildWelfareGov @dragonateyt @stina_jones @legendofnikita @money_alotta @mintbase @pet3rpan_ @Meta_Cartel @cent @coldie @KatSheKittyBast @vandigital @nonfungerbils @twobadour @farcaster_xyz @nftsmart @raybuckton @collectpods @snail0x @viamirror @Jihoz_Axie @0x_Lucas @superrare @knownorigin_io @ArtOnBlockchain @onlyarweave @dfinzer

Feb 28, 202436:34
MARS goes Onchain & Crypto Social Projects in their Off-season

MARS goes Onchain & Crypto Social Projects in their Off-season

This week's episode of The Matthew & Rizzle Show is onchain thanks to the strong team over at Collect Pod!

If you're in crypto (and we know like 99% of you are) and are familiar with minting mirror articles, you will have no problem minting and collecting MARS episodes right [here]. Big shout out to Jess from Seed Club for the Twitter assist and 0x_Lucas for getting us setup.

After breaking that update down, Matthew & Rizzle delve into the crypto social off-season that suddenly emerged on Farcaster following their viral boom, the emergence of afk'ing as a social ill on Nifty Island, and tomorrow WIP set to feature Russ Franky and their project Hubzz HQ.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@CollectPods @Optimism @viamirror @raybuckton @0x_Lucas @banklesshq @thattallguy @farcaster_xyz @warpcast_ @youngandsick @nifty_island @uniswap @base @yieldguild @flyfrogsnft @onchainchain @vipeio @decentraland @cryptovoxels @zero________one @alcrego_ @snail0x @russfranky @HubzzHQ @metageistvr @aavegotchi @0xZaunzi @thrax_nft @MetafoxCrew @mortremofficial @gxthshordy @foxyoga_om @ezincr @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

Feb 22, 202434:27
Historic Onchain Projects Meet New Era Onchain Social

Historic Onchain Projects Meet New Era Onchain Social

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off with an onchain history lesson courtesy of Psycho Killer's must-read thread breaking down a large array of the historic onchain pixel art minted between 2020-2021 over on Pixelchain, an early NFT Studio's project when they were still originally known for their first project, CryptoMotors. Check out the full thread here.

After that, Matthew shills his extra dank cryptoGAN pfp gif by Pindar Van Arman over on his Farcaster profile [follow him HERE - and maybe give Rizzle a follow here, too] before him and Rizzle shower FC with flowers, try to summarize the ecosystem sprouting around the FC protocol using the super useful Farcosystem Map⁠ created by none other than Coopatroopah, and throw a strong dash of criticism at folks who may be over-exaggerating the benefits of Frames, at least in their current state.

They wrap the show up with a preview of tomorrow's WIP set to feature the legendary artist A.L. Crego along with a Snail-designed Pirate Adventure. If you haven't yet, make make sure to follow /thewipmeetup channel over on Farcaster HERE.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@reneil1337 @pranksy @xcopyart @Pixelchain_Dapp @ImsickOk @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @neurocolor @muratpak @bryanbrinkman @natealexnft @coldie @BelloneLeandro @j1mmyeth @getstealthtest @metalympics @nftfi @AvaStarsNFT @FlyFrogsNFT @telegram @linkedin @supahmarbler @bountycaster @ljxie @cent @warpcast_ @farcaster_xyz @mfnkl @jessepollak @coinbase @notthreadguy @nifty_island @ourZORA @miguelgarest @ALCrego_ @hyperfy_io @fakerizzle @metageistvr @itsreallysho @skeenee_art @memeexplorers @discord @fortnitegame @FamilyGuyonFOX @neonglitch86 @ensdomains @streakpoints @VanArman @trippyogi @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @MetaBrookHawk @jdla23

Feb 14, 202452:53
Glimmers of Hope

Glimmers of Hope

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle preview the Aavegotchi takeover of tomorrow's (2/8) WIP Meetup. [Note: If you plan on attending AND jumping in-world tomorrow, please download the clients for Gotchi Gaurdians and Spirit Force Arena]

After that Matthew & Rizzle gave their user-based impressions of the viral moment Farcaster has been experiencing over the past week (as well as some potential insights that may be helpful to new Farcasters), before praising the playability of Nifty Island, highlighting the Ultra Palm Grand Prix course in particular designed by Port Tango.


Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@aavegotchi @farcaster_xyz @nifty_island @thrax_nft @gldnXross @dragonateyt @hyperfy_io @memeexplorers @gotchiguardians @spiritforcegg @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @trippyogi @charl3svii @friendtech @LensProtocol @cent @peepethApp @bluesky @BitClout @desoprotocol @bountycaster @trislit @warpcast_ @Battlefield @metageistvr @codetripnft @RoustanNFT @ballisticb @itsreallysho @PortTango @NBATopShot @ensdomains @GoDaddy @nba @solana

Feb 08, 202441:32
Streaking💫 on Nifty Island While Farcasting About Polymarket Prediction Markets

Streaking💫 on Nifty Island While Farcasting About Polymarket Prediction Markets

On this week's MARS episode, Matthew & Rizzle take a quick dive back into the opportunities Hyperfy and Nifty Island present to builders and participants alike before highlighting the upcoming WIP Meetup set for tomorrow (Feb. 1st) where FlyFrogs will take center stage in Nifty Island.

The hosts also discuss the evolving narratives in crypto social and prediction markets, spotlighting projects like Polymarket and Farcaster. In addition, they break down the peculiar but captivating no-crypto-needed-to-get-started 💫StreakPoints app. If you haven't started Streaking, please check it out using EZinCrypto's referral LINK - you and EZ will earn +1 extra onchain points.

Thanks for tuning in for insights into the dynamic and ever-changing world of NFTs and crypto trends.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@stellabelle @flyfrogsnft @nifty_island @metageistvr @hyperfy_io @dragonateyt @gldnXross @aavegotchi @ALCrego_ @snail0x @voxeliving @Russfranky @itsreallysho @Paradoxx_Media @RoninDaCC @AshConnell @Pixelchain_Dapp @NikkiHaley @farcaster_xyz @LensProtocol @phantom @uniswap @quickswapdex @chejazi @zero________one @streakpoints @memeexplorers @ezincr @ericetchen @trislit @urben @cent @lockedtech @metabrookhawk @polymarket

Jan 31, 202448:39
Nifty Island First Impressions

Nifty Island First Impressions

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle give their first impressions on the newly launched gaming metaverse project Nifty Island.

Created by Charl3s, Nifty Island requires users to download and install a new client (shot), but has some pretty powerful crypto-powered incentives (chaser) that appear to be working and helping to attract a wave of builders and players.

If you haven't yet, definitely go kick the tires on Nifty Island. The WIP Meetup will be hosting next week's show on the Fly Frog's Nifty Island.

Speaking of the WIP, if you're in need of some inner peace make sure to hit up the WIP tomorrow in Decentraland. The pre-WIP will feature some metaverse meditation before we explore an assortment of venues set up for Decentraland's Wellness Week during the main show.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@Paradoxx_Media @marble_cards @memeexplorers @MetaBrookHawk @itsreallysho @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @fractilians7 @ezincr @metageistvr @coldie @decentraland @TheSandboxGame @fabianospeziari @Cynnx_crypto @RoustanNFT @StellaCat4 @ballisticb @kurokeh @cryptovoxels @BayBackner @FlyFrogsNFT @mfnkl @ChupacabraPower @charl3svii @foxyoga_om @Minecraft @em0tionull @Phettaverse @lordkanwulf @dragonateyt @DragoNatesMom

Jan 24, 202431:21
The Johan Love Fest & MarbleCards Turns Five!

The Johan Love Fest & MarbleCards Turns Five!

Welcome back to another episode of MARS!

This week Matthew & Rizzle highlight the latest major milestone in the crypto space: the 5th anniversary of the pioneering NFT project known as MarbleCards co-founded by the amazing visionary leader Johan.

Check out this tweet thread penned by Johan himself detailing a significant part of MarbleCards - and by extension MEME - history. What a journey it's been.

Other topics touched during this week's show include: Nifty Island, onchain communities, and how to consistently have fun in the metaverse regardless of whatever the current meta is.

p.s. If you haven't already, go check out StreakPoints 💫

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@memeexplorers @marble_cards @metageistvr @GabrielJWeis @Cynnx_crypto @fractilians7 @MetaBrookHawk @coldie @neonglitch86 @hyperfy_io @supahmarbler @cent @streakpoints @ezincr @urben @chejazi @poolgrow @ekaitza_ @Incat10 @vipeio @flashmob96 @artblocks_io @MLOdotArt @Nifty_Island @fabianospeziari @skeenee_art @dat_ogar @theAngieTaylor @trevorjonesart @ViolettaPJones @baybackner

Jan 17, 202435:43
The CoolWIP Epoch

The CoolWIP Epoch

Happy New Year everyone and BIG HAPPY BITCOIN ETF DAY!

Matthew & Rizzle are back and on today's episode they discuss the state & pace of innovation now and heading forward in cryptoart, NFTland, and crypto overall.

Regardless of how you feel about where we are or where we may be going, it's hard to argue that anyone outside of this space has it better than any of us.

Onwards and upwards yall. Also, see everyone at The WIP tomorrow!

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@reneil1337 @CoolWhip @anontree @songadaymann @phantom @bryanbrinkman @artblocks_io @supahmarbler @rarepepes_com @farcaster_xyz @desoprotocol @metageistvr @cdixon @CoachJim4UM @conlan @AsyncArt @vipeio @conniedigital @OnChainChain @zero________one @avax @GabrielJWeis @toadswiback @transientlabs @Cynnx_crypto @toxsam

Jan 10, 202448:33
Merry WIPmas

Merry WIPmas

Rizzle went solo on today's pod since Matt lost his voice at last evening's Blazers game over in Portland. At least they won;)

Tldr; make sure you hit up the WIP tomorrow at 12 pm PT / 8 pm UTC by making your way to discord.gg/memeexplorers + hyperfy.io/wip. $5k in gifts will be distrobuted courtesy of an anon santa.

HO HO HO Merry WIPmas everyone!

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@MetaBrookHawk @MuseumofCrypto @memeexplorers @mlibty @cryptovoxels @skeenee_art @theWIPmeetup @voxvienne @Paradoxx_Media @cartar_l @anontree @Richi0118 @vipeio @untitledxyz_ @broadsidenft @hackatao @artblocks_io @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @reneil1337 @metageistvr @fractilians7 @niftytime @foxyoga_om @ezincr @itsreallysho @dragonateyt @lordkanwulf @supahmarbler @RayBuckton

Dec 20, 202317:22
Rizzle Day oh and Art Basel

Rizzle Day oh and Art Basel

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew and Rizzle discussed the significance of Rizzle's annual birthday party, a tradition celebrated every December 13th since 2019. They delved into the lore surrounding the "Rizzle Block," possibly exploring its history and unique aspects.

Additionally, the conversation turned towards Art Basel, highlighting two distinct yet polar opposite exhibitions that captured considerable attention and engagement.

Lastly, they talked about upcoming plans for the next two weeks of the Work in Progress (WIP) meetup. This part likely involved discussing strategies, goals, or activities planned for this period.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@cryptovoxels @cent @jamessw @blackboxdotart @skeenee_art @mlibty @IPiand @cryptokitties @conniedigital @sandra_86_mck @viananda @MetaBrookHawk @memeexplorers @monaverse @metageistvr @tezos @ArtBasel @reisingerandres @pablorfraile @NFCSummit @aavegotchi @ParallelTCG @xavieriturralde @axieinfinity

Dec 13, 202333:48
WIPsgiving was a banger

WIPsgiving was a banger

Don't forget about taxes boys and girls. That was the main message at the top of today's show in a segment we've tentatively started calling "Trislit Time." But for real, don't sleep on crypto taxes. If you have no where to start, check out AwakenTax. It's free until March 1st 2024, simple to use, so far very accurate, and noob friendly. Not finacial advice yadda yadda any other disclaimers we need to add.

Following that impromptu start of the show, Matthew & Rizzle dive into the feast that was last week's WIPsgiving. If you missed it check out the epic write up from Ray Buckton and video compiled by the one and only Paradoxx.

Matthew waxes poetic on the 2nd anniversary of this emergent and open digital tradition and both of the boys talk about the live 1/1 auction that was running while they were recording!

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@awakentax @trislit @manifoldxyz @kurokeh @metabrookhawk @zero________one @onchainchain @toadswiback @dankvr @boomboxheads @godfreymeyer @Fractilians7 @MetageistVR @skeenee_art @Macys @samuelljackson @cburniske @poapxyz @codetripnft @m3org @voxvienne @coldie @hyperfy_io @ballisticb @reneil1337 @punk6529 @n0shot1 @cryptovoxels @horus_art @conniedigital @rutgervandertas @kanemayfield @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato

Dec 06, 202333:15
How does money affect community building?

How does money affect community building?

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!

Matthew & Rizzle kick things off as they often do chatting art and the WIP. On the art-side of things, Panter Xhita has an epic collection dropping on NG featuring the WIP, and tomorrow is WIPSgiving - complete with a Metaverse Macys-style parade. Don't miss the WIP tomorrow.

From there the conversation careens into a rich discussion on community formation in crypto, and how folks can prevent the omnipresent reality of money from killing authentic community. All that said, it'd be dope if someone donated $1M to the WIP;)

Also, if you haven't already, check out StreakPoints, a brand new side project created from Cameron from Cent.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@marble_cards @zero________one @dankvr @boomboxheads @godfreymeyer @dat_ogar @MetageistVR @PanterXhita @skeenee_art @maxosirisart @Fractilians7 @EclecticMethod @Paradoxx_Media @BroadsideNFT @cent @chejazi @PeterThePolarBear @voxvienne @cryptovoxels @hyperfy_io @StreakPoints @fabianospeziari @metabrookhawk @TMWSTW_NFT @larvalabs @Jihoz_Axie @axieinfinity @aavegotchi @CocaCola @ModeratsArt @TokenAngels @nvidia @Battlefield @Activision @Konami@ nintendo @roblox @pepsi

Nov 29, 202349:50
Thanksgiving is for archeological digs on the blockchain

Thanksgiving is for archeological digs on the blockchain

Before checking out for the Thanksgiving break Matthew & Rizzle recorded a relaxed pod reflecting on the welcome break that many will be able to enjoy before the last sprint of the year begins with Basel and the rest of the December blitz.

In particular the perceptible increase in "blockchain archeologists" aka the folks putting out respectable bids on older mints has been a welcome bright spot amidst the still swirling storm clouds following the Binance vs Curmudgeon States of America announcement yesterday. NFTs are coordinates to digital history that bids help recall.

The boys also talk about the sense that many seem to be feeling about how crypto may help increase the signal of specific identities amidst a potential ai-powered creative boom that would otherwise overwhelm our human abilities to identify the good from the bad [note: a lot of hypothetical examples bandied about by talking heads focus on ai created images and how crypto could help folks distinguish between non-ai images and ai-created images, but may not be the best framing].

Wishing everyone but ponzi pumpers a very happy long holiday weekend!

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@cz_binance @binance @callofduty @battlefield @skeenee_art @supahmarbler @opensea @jbrukh @svc_hb @KnownOrigin_io @mightymooseart @wizardx_0x @AmpleforthOrg @friendtech @WellsFargo @RogerDickerman @cent @clairesilver12 @NeuralBricolage @eas_eth @reddit @bankofamerica @fka787 @dankvr @boomboxheads @godfreymeyer @hyperfy_io @art_alex_shell

Nov 22, 202346:44
Using future tech for maximum weirdness

Using future tech for maximum weirdness

Nov 16, 202345:26
Crypto Woulda, Coulda, Shouldas

Crypto Woulda, Coulda, Shouldas

Matthew & Rizzle are joined by Trislit & Dragonate to talk about the woulda, coulda, shoulda moments that everyone in crypto experiences at one point or another.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@trislit @dragonateyt @gordongoner @HicetnuncArt @abysms11 @NeuralBricolage @patrickamadon @404fdn @swopes @toadswiback @yugalabs @benclarkson @boredapeyc @taylorswift13 @LouieCRhymes @sony @tiktok_us

Nov 09, 202345:42
We are SO back. Here's why.

We are SO back. Here's why.

To kick off this week's episode, Matthew & Rizzle hit folks across the head (for like the millionth time) reminding everyone about the epic WIP Meetup that took place last Thursday which saw $5k in NFT prizes provided and distributed by an #anonsnail.

That re-cap paves the way for a conversation focused on our burgeoning onchain reality using Elon Musk's recent (partially correct) comments on NFTs as a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience as a jump off point that somehow ends with some deep commentary on how the tectonic plate of the old-world is colliding with the blockchain powered onchain tectonic plate of crypto in interesting ways. Trust us, it will all make sense after you listen to this episode.

Oh yeah, and we also laughed about Nic Carter laying the smack down on Liz Warren.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@stellacat4 @codetripnft @hyperfy_io @AshConnell @Paradoxx_Media @misfitpixels @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @MetageistVR @Fractilians7 @coldie @vipeio @avastarsnft @trislit @cyberbrokers_ @supahmarbler @MLOdotArt @0xPolygon @TMWSTW_NFT @optimismFND @upstreetai @elonmusk @joerogan @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @VanArman @V_A_L_I_A_N_T @ballisticb @larvalabs @XCOPYART @nickcarter @itsreallysho @dragonateyt @chainalysis @NftCelestials

Nov 01, 202338:07
Another icon gone, but not forgotten

Another icon gone, but not forgotten

We love you, Async.Art. Long live Async.Art.

This week's episode of the Matthew & Rizzle Show starts off with a somber reflection of Async.Art, the revolutionary programmable art project that just announced they will be winding down of their business a few days ago.

The two original co-founders, Conlan & n0shot, are dear friends dating back to Cent days, so this news hits especially hard. Matthew & Rizzle talk about the highlights of the project and discuss how hard startup life and founding a new venture at the bleeding edge of the blockchain can be. Gone maybe, but never forgotten.

The last half of the show is dedicated to a much brighter subject: the epic Halloween bash and $5k in prize giveaways planned for the WIP Meetup tomorrow (2023 Oct. 26). Nuff said.

Also, shout-out to Trislit for making a guest appearence in the middle of the show as Matthew furiously searched for Terra Naomi's name to give her the accolades she deserved for being a powerhouse while at Async.Art.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@asyncart @n0shot1 @conlan @xcopyart @mattkaneartist @Micah_Johnson3 @ConnieDigital @cent @artblocks_io @niftygateway @cryptovoxels @achilleas40 @sambrukhman @BreadBreaker22 @trislit @terranaomi @superrare @coldie @vipeio @avastarsnft @hyperfy_io @AshConnell @bnolan @upstreetai @mlodotart @codetripnft @cyberbrokers_ @memeexplorers @onchainchain @artonblockchain @MacTuitui @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @misfitpixels @RayBuckton @fractilians7 @stellacat4 @Paradoxx_Media @nineoverzero @supahmarbler @TheSandboxGame @zero________one @KnownOrigin_io @opensea

Oct 25, 202334:38
The WIP Be Picking Up

The WIP Be Picking Up

This week Matthew & Rizzle recap the past few months of the WIP and the buzz around it that has been growing.

It's no secret or surprise to folks who have been to any of the WIPs held over the past few months that attendance continue to grow each week.

Why is that, you ask?

Well, for one we've been leaning into fun in-world experiences that you need to actually be present for. And two, the interoperable future we've all been building towards for years is finally starting to manifest in easier to implement ways.

But again, it's all about having fun and being weird which is the plan for tomorrow's WIP Meetup as well.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@RayBuckton @metageistvr @codetripnft @dat_ogar @dragonateyt @fractilians7 @fabianospeziari @trislit @trippyogi @twobadour @maxosirisart @WPeaster @BanklessHQ @MetaversalXP @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @Paradoxx_Media @NineOverZero @AshConnell @hyperfy_io @cryptovoxels @bnolan @CryptoSpectr @ArtPetio @zigor @oncyber @vr_human @CryptoClayArt @ezincr @coldie @blackboxdotart @n0shot1 @MuseumofCrypto @BroadsideNFT

Oct 18, 202333:15
Enlightenment at the bottom of the hockey stick

Enlightenment at the bottom of the hockey stick

Who knew that we would achieve enlightenment at the same time our dreams of an interoperable future started to manifest onchain? Who. Knew.

On this week's episode, Rizzle and Matt talk about the bottom of hockey sticks, the importance of mindsets regardless of whatever condition the markets find themselves in, and how amazingly awesome The WIP, WIP Crew, and WIP Fam are.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@AlesongBrewing @fakewhale_xyz @RayBuckton @metageistvr @codetripnft @mattkaneartist @peterpandam @cburniske @dat_ogar @itsreallysho @hyperfy_io @dragonateyt @foxyoga_om @cent @samuelljackson @fractilians7 @fabianospeziari @MemeExplorers @eclecticmethod @misfitpixels

Oct 11, 202338:42
Drinkin' a warm glass of haterade

Drinkin' a warm glass of haterade

Who's got the popcorn?

A polarizing debate erupted all over and around crypto twitter yesterday after the maestro Matt Kane revealed his serialized collection "Contractual Obligations" to 250 SR Rare Pass holders.

Rizzle and Matthew wade into the exciting waters and try to cast light across the full spectrum of the debate.

Regardless of whichever side of the debate you may fall on, one fact remains true: Matt has us all talking about art again.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@MattKaneArtist @SuperRare @KnownOrigin_io @EclecticMethod @stellabelle @zero________one @VanArman @thesarahshow @SamSpratt @manifoldxyz @cent. @blackboxdotart @opensea @HicetnuncArt @toadswiback @RtClick_Save @SlingShotDAO @fabianospeziari. @patriziabarnato @bananakin @MetageistVR @voxvienne @NineOverZero @stina_jones @editionalapp @SkazOne @Metavoxelz @hyperfy_io @oncyber

Oct 04, 202338:23
We Are The Lore

We Are The Lore

We're back after a brief hiatus (all Rizzle's fault with him heading down to Austin, TX doing important things with Found3r).

To kick things off we dive into the reason why we took a week off - said important irl meetup in Austin, TX led by David All and the Found3r team who are focused on the real, human stories of web3.

The conversation branches off from there to cover the differences between putting on irl meetups versus url gatherinds and the amazing energy that is re-emerging around The WIP Meetup (big shoutout to Hyperfy and all the amazing updates their INCREDIBLY lean team is pushing out seemingly all the time).

Matt waxes poetic on the need to lean into into pure play in the metaverse (aka digital spaces where folks can live, work and play) highlighted by The WIP of course, as well as amazing projects and and initiatives like ZeroOne, the race track and scoreboard that Misfit Pixels + Carl put together, and all the amazing virtual spaces that artists like Bananakin are putting together.

The bottomline is that there is an ever expanding and far more accessible toolkit available to anyone with an internet connection that people can leverage to help craft and build playful digital and virtual experiences. The time to have fun is now.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@FOUND3RUSA @trislit @DavidAll @bryanbrinkman @kelseykdriscoll @UpbringOrg @Permissionless @RayBuckton @GeoCoolingTx @hyperfy_io @AshConnell @AndrewSteinwold @Coldie @ThisArtMovement @Fractilians7 @money_alotta @_deafbeef @MattKaneArtist @MisfitPixels @cartar_l @bananakin @Pointshark1 @cryptovoxels @MetageistVR @Paradoxx_Media @CyberBrokers_ @zero________one @aaronhuey @MLOdotArt @upstreetai

Sep 27, 202341:14
Rizzle's Last 4 Years in NFT Land + $1M Wish

Rizzle's Last 4 Years in NFT Land + $1M Wish

This week Matthew carries out a performance review of Rizzle's last four years in NFT land to figure out how he got from Cent to where he is today.

We cover a lot of ground including his pre-Cent days (both as a normie in the "real world" and in crypto) as well as his time at NFT42, Monaverse, and all the stops in between.

If you are one of the many folks who can't get enough Rizzle in their lives, this episode is for you.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@cent @ScrillaVentura @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @ConnieDigital @j1mmyeth @AvaStarsNFT @nameless_nft @ArtOnBlockchain @artblocks_io @OnChainChain @ezincr @josiebellini @DeFi_Dad @FlyFrogsNFT @mfnkl @monaverse @justinmmelillo @CallMeLatasha @ChangeDAO @FOUND3RUSA @DavidAll @kelseykdriscoll @zero________one @vipeio @cynnx_crypto @Russfranky @Fractilians7 @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @dragonateyt

Sep 06, 202350:05
[4 Yr Anniversary Episode] Rizzle Interviews Matthew (again)

[4 Yr Anniversary Episode] Rizzle Interviews Matthew (again)

IT's kind of wild to think about, but today marks the four year anniversary of Rizzle reverse-spotlight interviewing Matthew on his podcast which immediately became the shared podcast yall know today as the Matthew & Rizzle Show.

To mark this heroic (for crypto) milestone, Rizzle interviews Matthew (again) and asks him what he's been up to over the last four years which results in Matthew talking, a lot.

Note: There are far too many names to shout-out and thank that have had a profound impact on our lives over the last four years, however, we tried to shout as many folks out as possible. If you don't hear your name know that we are still thinking of you.

Now here's to 40 more years of running our mouths!

Shout-outs:

@cent @WhaleStreetoffl @prrfbeauty @WhaleSharkETH @fabianospeziari @claycal303 @spherical_art @AxieInfinity @artblocks_io @ConnieDigital @MemeExplorers @DLROWiAM @dragonateyt @friendtech @ByteLong @MetageistVR @money_alotta @samsung @chejazi @SuperRare @dfinzer @opensea @conlan @AsyncArt @niftygateway @dccockfoster @gcockfoster @tommyk_eth @Micah_Johnson3 @twobadour @beeple @MetacastGroup @muratpak @Coldie @BauhausMovement @brtmoments @Hackatao @skygolpe @missalsimpson @NFTBlondieETH @thesarahshow @bryanbrinkman @PanterXhita @jonburgerman @CubesCrypto @KimKardashian @PatsFoundation @TheSlyStallone @TheWeekendRiot @starbucks @redbull @zero________one @ArtBasel @NonNftSummit @SamSpratt @jivdontexist @basileus_eth @2Yeahyeah @MattKaneArtist @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @officialmcafee @trislit @j1mmyeth @supahmarbler @cryptovoxels @AndrewSteinwold @EclecticMethod

Aug 31, 202346:53
Strides have been made (and ponzis still exist)

Strides have been made (and ponzis still exist)

This week Matthew & Rizzle talk about two diametrically opposed new crypto apps: Friend.Tech & zeroone.

After talking about the bad (i.e. FT) we focus on the good-good that zeroone is bringing to the crypto space with their three-way free approach to digital art (i.e. free-to-join, free-to-create, and free-to-collect).

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@friendtech @clubhouse @BitClout @tryrollhq @zero________one @editionalapp @ludovica__rosi @co1born @museumofcrypto @cent @BuildOnBase @HicetnuncArt @luluixixix @wgmeets @mightymooseart @ScrillaVentura @mlibty @reneil1337 @coldie @flyfrogsnft @supahmarbler @0xsteady @m3org @dankvr @bnolan @cryptovoxels @Fractilians7 @baybackner @MetacastGroup @decentraland @xcopyart @KnownOrigin_io @boomboxheads @CultCryptoArt @oncyber @hyperfy_io

Aug 23, 202340:32
[MARS Classic] A Reverse Spotlight on Matthew [30 Aug 2019]
Aug 16, 202329:40
Rizzle chats with Found3r & ChangeDAO co-founders about using crypto to make real world change

Rizzle chats with Found3r & ChangeDAO co-founders about using crypto to make real world change

Rizzle takes the mic for a special episode with David and Kelsey of ChangeDAO and the newly formed Found3r coalition to discuss how to get voices of the true builders of web3 heard by those making decisions that directly impact the livelihood of the web3 industry in the United States.

Found3r is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of entrepreneurs, builders, and innovators dedicated to the responsible adoption of Web3 and blockchain technology.

Note: Since Kelsey wrangled Rizzle into being a part of this coalition, she is completely responsible for all backlash if Rizzle enters the political sphere.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@DavidAll @kelseykdriscoll @FOUND3RUSA @bryanbrinkman @cspan @politico @JoeTrippi @paypal @venmo @BoredApeYC @sama @StephenAtHome @ComedyCentral @pbrody @EY_US @starbucks @niftygateway @nytimes @StellarOrg @WarrenBuffett @Permissionless

Aug 10, 202301:02:03
Coldie at the WIP, Fakewhale LOG Launches, and Matt fades Lens

Coldie at the WIP, Fakewhale LOG Launches, and Matt fades Lens

The boys kick the show off leaking some of the fun in store for folks who hit up the WIP Meetup this Thursday (8/3) at 12 pm PT. Coldie is taking the WIP over to talk about his latest project DEyes Legends, but we have a few fun tricks up out sleeves to keep things fun & weird.

Pulling on the thread of experimentation that is (thankfully) becoming more conspicuous in the space again, Matt talks about the recent Fakewhale LOG launch brought to you by Skygolpe & Jesse Draxler amongst others and briefly riffs on what that art-writing focused project could become.

The duo wrap up the episode waxing poetic on the the last 4 years and the various appearances they've made on some legendary podcasts and shows, but not before Matt disses Lens Protocol.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@Coldie @oncyber @hyperfy_io @monaverse @fractilians7 @AsyncArt @supahmarbler @itsreallysho @ezincr @dat_ogar @fakewhale_xyz @RasmusGroenning @skygolpe @thepropgallery @Nighttimestory_ @JesseDraxler @a_javaloyas @viamirror @EclecticMethod @neonglitch86 @LensProtocol @farcaster_xyz @cent @trippyogi @trislit @nft42_ @BroadsideNFT @veefriends @SnoopDogg @StrawberrySith @CultCryptoArt @toadswiback @miminguyenmimi @UnknownCo123

Aug 02, 202341:48
Matt finds a new web3 app & Rizzle fades ENS

Matt finds a new web3 app & Rizzle fades ENS

This episode is full of self-debunking, talking about a new crypto-media x web3 social app and getting ready for a new first at this week's WIP Meetup.

But to kick the episode off, Matt & Rizzle talk about Paradoxx's Code Trip launch that will happen over on Prohibition Art. Absolutely epic project.

After sending all the good vibes and love Paradoxx's way, Matt talks about a mirror article he recently published about Interface.Social, a mobile app available for iPhone and on the Google Play Store that lets users follow and track the onchain history created by other ETH addresses, and why he's excited about it which leads into a Rizzle rant about why he doesn't like the ENS subscription model (lmao), before the duo wrap up the show talking about the "Bring Your Kids to the WIP" event planned for this Thursday's WIP Meetup at 12 pm PT / 7 pm UTC.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@Paradoxx_Media @monaverse @JordanLyall @CodeTripNFT @NineOverZero @ProhibitionArt @MetageistVR @j1mmyeth @interfacedapp @viamirror @ensdomains @ArweaveEco @Brad_Laurie @cooopahtroopa @safe @cent @supahmarbler @cryptovoxels @JoshAtVoxels @minecraft @0xSteady @SubstrataVr @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @ModeratsArt @skeenee_art @Binx3ps @foxyoga_om @dragonateyt

Jul 26, 202331:00
We're so close (and no one is here to see it)

We're so close (and no one is here to see it)

The boys are back from break and...are rather underwhelmed with what they missed (or rather didn't miss) over the last three weeks.

Granted we are still firmly in peak vacation season, so no need to sound any alarms or anything.

That said a few things of note that happened during the break were discussed: The Cent team airdropped the Valuable NFTweets minted way back in 2020 to everyone who collected those vintage NFTs (for more details check out this thread by Matthew); the surprisingly not negative summary judgement in the XRP/Ripple case; some valuable folks to follow on twitter that are more visible now thanks to the relatively more quiet atmosphere; and the next few weeks of the WIP Meetup.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@nf_suzanne @cent @valuables @XCOPYART @coldie @thewipmeetup @Paradoxx_Media @NineOverZero @CodeTripNFT @ProhibitionArt @BayBackner @Fractilians7 @decentraland

Jul 19, 202335:38
Rizzle Goes on a Code Trip with Paradoxx & NineOverZero

Rizzle Goes on a Code Trip with Paradoxx & NineOverZero

Rizzle takes the mic while Matt is on break to interview the famous metaverse videographer and longtime WIP crew member Paradoxx about his upcoming fully onchain generative art project with developer NineoverZero.

In an effort years in the making, we learn how CodeTrip has blended videography and software engineering to push the limits of onchain generative art with an immersive, interactive, and cinematic experience. We also learn what kind of snacks were consumed at Paradoxx's dining room to fuel their creative energy.

CodeTrip will be launched soon on the upcoming ProhibitionArt platform powered by Artblocks.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@paradoxx @NineOverZero @artblocks @nineoverzero @AssetScape @CodeTripNFT @ProhibitionArt @ArtBlocksEngine @arbitrum @wolfenstein @j1mmyeth @dragonateyt

Jul 15, 202350:08
A trip down WIP memory lane

A trip down WIP memory lane

In the last recording before summer break (for 3 weeks!), Matthew & Rizzle focus first on the epic WIP planned for tomorrow, June 22nd at 12 pm PT, featuring an Aavegotchi x Monaverse takeover. There will be mini-games, a VRM fashion show of sorts, and a DJ afterparty. Don't miss out.

After the preview of tomorrow's WIP, the conversation takes a more self-reflective and nostalgic look back on the evolution of the WIP (starting out with a simple reverse spotlight conducted by Rizzle on Matthew back in the old Cent days).

Long time listeners, Cent OGs, and members of the WIP fam will probably love this episode along with anyone curious how this weird, metaverse circus got off the ground.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@aavegotchi @justinmmelillo @monaverse @coderdannn @xavieriturralde @BigYellowFishes @ZombieShepherd @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @poopie @doodles @whalesharketh @Alexander_Axie @Jihoz_Axie @axieinfinity @cryptokitties @baybackner @fractilians7 @hyperfy_io @Minecraft @neonglitch86 @metabrook @dragonateyt @itsreallysho @trippyogi @sandyme0ws @StrawberrySith @zachxbt @cryptovoxels @Pointshark1 @thrax_nft @songadaymann @numomoart @ysiu @animocabrands @sandeepnailwal @0xPolygon @bnolan @bryanbrinkman @JoshAtVoxels @Coldie @josiebellini @Rendar_org

Jun 21, 202343:13
Matt gives Rizzle NFC Summit FOMO
Jun 14, 202338:60
Did you know you can send ETH to anyone with an ETH address?!?
May 31, 202335:01
[Spotlight] Surfing the artistic waves of web3 with Alimo
May 24, 202333:59
Proof of Work Amidst the NFT Land Holidaze

Proof of Work Amidst the NFT Land Holidaze

It sure seems like a lot of folks are on vacation. Like, not just from crypto and NFT lands, but in real life.

Historically, in the period from May to the end of August, sales tend to slow down when it comes to the art-side of things. Couple that with an overall sluggish market and it makes sense that a lot of folks are starting longer vacations earlier. There is no need to be on 24/7 every single day.

But that doesn't mean there's nothing going on. On the contrary, from mega corporations like Nike and Starbucks or Red Bull launching NFT-powered projects to artists like Trevor Jones & The Evening Standard on-boarding new blood or crypto games like Axie Infinity getting their game listed on the Apple app store, there is probably more meaningful work happening now than at any period during the bull in terms of things that are growing the pie for everyone.

There are also hugely notable events that are aimed at existing participants, like Alpha Centauri Kids' epic 48 individual 1/1 auctions that grossed over a million dollars last week, amongst other events.

So, before, during or after your holiday from NFT land, make sure you take note of all the work that's being put out.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@AvaStarsNFT @nike @AxieInfinity @Starbucks @AppStore @Jihoz_Axie @lphaCentauriKid @jackbutcher @ChristiesInc @dotSWOOSH @Steam @minecraft @apple @McDonalds @chejazi @cent @garyvee @veefriends @nameless_nft @veecon @Fractilians7 @BayBackner @decentraland @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @MemeExplorers @monaverse @redbull @AndrewSteinwold @TiffanyAndCo

May 17, 202331:20
Web3 Onboarding: to prioritize, or not?

Web3 Onboarding: to prioritize, or not?

Matthew & Rizzle do a little shitting on parades and stirring of pots on this week's episode of MARS.

A non-trivial number of projects continue to innovate and push the envelope on what's possible in NFT Land amidst the current storm of $hitcoins and $memecoins, like Async.Art and their latest innovation: dynamic blueprints. That's great. That is exciting. For folks who've been in the space, we need this continued innovation. But most innovation is on-chain, and in times like these when gas prices are soaring, doing anything on-chain is prohibitively expensive for anyone new or looking to enter the space. That's not great. That sucks, straight up.

Cue The Oath, a collaboration between Trevor Jones x Apollo Entertainment x Evening Standard that went live last week on Nifty Gateway that was claimed, for free, by 20,200 collectors and saw 12k+ new NG account sign ups, including many, many first time NFT collectors, some of whom have already engaged in collecting paid NFT releases. The space needs more friction-less on-boarding ports for new participants to enter.

On top of on-boarding, it's also essential to keep crypto writ large a place that's as welcoming and hospitable to the subversive, fringe and weird elements of society as it is to the mega-consumer corporate players. The latter are important for mass-adoption, but the former are essential to keep this place a desirable destination for subsequent generations that create that new-new that excites culture.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@asyncart @conlan @n0shot1 @dragonateyt @MattKaneArtist @Ripple @trevorjonesart @niftygateway @fabianospeziari @JisuArtist @jaendotart @minecraft @PlayStation @Roblox @JonathanWWolfe @EveningStandard @ApolloNft @W1curates @StrawberrySith @flyfrogsnft @wsavas @sergitosergito @cent @CausalityOfLife

May 10, 202334:45
[Spotlight] An animated conversation with JisuArtist

[Spotlight] An animated conversation with JisuArtist

Ahead of her upcoming genesis Nifty Gateway drop, I had the great fortune to grab some time and chat with the powerhouse young artist who goes by the artist name JisuArtist.

Jisu has been blazing an exciting path for her art that marries the anime aesthetic with fine art flourishes. While still incredibly young, Jisu has already lived an amazingly unique and exciting career at the intersection of gaming and content creation prior to her entrance into the sphere of fine digital art and NFTs.

We unpack A LOT over the course of our conversation beginning with her genesis story of finding the passion to create art as a child and the influence anime and manga, particular in print form, had on her as well as the impact that DeviantArt and the digital artists there had on her creative journey.

Her experience as an influencer in competitive gaming and streaming gave us a lot to talk about. Jisu recounts myriad lessons learned and best practices from those non-art sectors as they relate to cryptoart and NFTs and she also talks about how NFTs have helped give her the freedom to focus exclusively on her art far away from the pressure to become a "commodified artist" that existed in the social influencer gaming space.

Finally, we dive deep into the concept behind "The Fates," her upcoming collection on Nifty Gateway. It's at once both a deeply personal collection that represents her own lived struggles and triumphs as well as universal, since it both incorporates and also speaks to the double-edged promises and threats tied into new tech like AI.

"The Fates" by Jisu will go live on Nifty Gateway Monday, May 5th at 6:30 pm ET. You can preview the collection and set a drop alert by going HERE.

Links for JisuArtist:


May 05, 202342:25
Blurred Lines at the $hitcoin & $memecoin Casino

Blurred Lines at the $hitcoin & $memecoin Casino

It's officially $hitcoin szn (again) in crypto land.

Matthew and Rizzle kick the show off talking about all the buzz around $PEPE before veering into far more interesting pastures talking about the ai-assisted twitter performance art that the Australia-based artist Rhett aka Mankind is engaging in with his $TURBO experiment.

Also, folks looking for something fun and free, make sure you go claim your free edition of 'The Oath' by Trevor Jones on Nifty Gateway.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@blur_io @pepecoineth @dogecoin @bitcoincoreorg @litecoin @j1mmyeth @Its_Charlie_Day @rhett @bryanbrinkman @MuseumofCrypto @Pokemon @JisuArtist @polygonalmind @cryptoavatarsio @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @dankvr @iamckbubbles @webaverse @niftygateway @trevorjonesart @ElephantNFTS @miladymaker @cryptopunksnfts @cryptovoxels @hyperfy_io @ballisticb

May 03, 202336:50
Post-Rizzlefest Vibe Check

Post-Rizzlefest Vibe Check

The crew (and BIG shout-out to "the crew") is back from camp in Nashville, TN for the first ever Rizzlefest. And what an experience it was.

Rizzle and Matthew recount some of their most memorable moments from the trip and run their mouths on some other interesting bits (as they always do). Whether you were at Rizzlefest and want to travel back to last week and relive some of the highlights from your experience or you couldn't make the trek out and just want to get a tldr of what went on, check out this episode.

If you enjoyed it please re-share on Twitter.

Shout-Outs & Shots-Fired:

@memeexplorers @JoshAtVoxels @JAX_Hideaway @numomoart @metabrook @elrapierwit @skybravoshow @Ezincr @jonathan_fihnn @Tyrberg @supahmarbler @MetaFinzTD @FlyFrogsNFT @sandyme0ws @CryptoH76807902 @aavegotchi @0xSteady @trislit @SHAQ @cryptovoxels @ConnieDigital @DLROWiAM @lwsnbaker @FortniteGame @ConsenSys @ScrillaVentura @co1born @bnolan @oncyber @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @OthersideMeta @BoredApeYC @dragonateyt @itsreallysho @monaverse @dankvr @iamckbubbles @justinmmelillo @webaverse

Apr 26, 202343:24
From NFT.NYC to RIZZLEFEST

From NFT.NYC to RIZZLEFEST

This week Matthew & Rizzle recap NFT.NYC which was overall quite enjoyable. As many others have noted, the vibes were more akin to NFT.NYC circa 2020 than 2021 or 2022 in the sense that events dialed down the glitz and gaudiness (to near zero in many cases) which allowed for the people - artists, creators, builders and collectors - to really be the stars of the show.

The best part of NFT.NYC week was definitely the pilgrimage to the MOCA Church organized by Colborn and the exceptional team he assembled at MOCA along with the Avalanche project. Matthew was lucky enough to be able to attend and shares a little bit of the magic of the weekend event held in Kingston, NY.

Although completely unrelated, the MOCA Church pilgrimage shares a lot of similarities with RIZZLEFEST - Colborn even mentioned that hidden kinship on a recent MOCA Livestream - namely, the intentional gathering of a small group of special souls outside of an urban area deep in nature which rounds out the remainder of the podcast with Rizzle talking about the low-key itinerary he has planned for everyone lucky enough to attend.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@ForcesHidden @metabrook @ezincr @numomoart @polygonalmind @cryptoavatarsio @scuube @NFT_NYC @niftygateway @yugalabs @ScrillaVentura @co1born @museumofcrypto @aaronhuey @NatGeo @ROBNESSOFFICIAL @Avax @GalleryofCrypto @outofjoint_ @mlodotart @toxsam @madebyoona @thr33som3s @trislit @skybravoshow @MemeExplorers @MetaFinzTD @sandyme0ws @Binx3ps @AsyncArt

Apr 19, 202335:17
One doesn't simply leave NFT land, one just needs to find their cadence

One doesn't simply leave NFT land, one just needs to find their cadence

Since it's the week before NFT NYC Rizzle and I kick off this week's episode talking about the virtues of NOT going to the main conference, but instead hitting up smaller satellite meetups and gathering [side note: while Rizzle won't be in NYC next week I (niftytime) will be, so shoot me a DM on twitter if you'd like to trya and link up].

After that we dive into the latest kerfuffle with artists (and other folks) announcing their departures or breaks from the crypto ecosystem. There is a lot to unpack and a lot of nuance here, but the bottomline is too many folks jump into the space and go from 0-100 mph too quickly instead of finding the cadence of activity that works for them. Crypto is amazing in the sense there are no rules or "correct" ways to do anything - each and everyone of us makes the rules. The quicker folks grasp the power of that openness, the better their experiences will be in this space.

We wrap up talking about the need for more projects and focus on the non-speculative side of crypto (i.e. normal folks). Until we hit critical mass of normal folks jumping into crypto doing things and utilizing crypto in a way that becomes a part of their lives, politicians and anti-crypto haters will continue to lob lazy ad hominem attacks against crypto as a "tech that only scammers and speculators benefit from" at the expense of normal folks.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@ConnieDigital @NFT_NYC @EthereumDenver @niftygateway @osf_rekt @JisuArtist @MuseumofCrypto @twobadour @co1born @dklineii @NonNftSummit @opensea @cent @superrare @dankvr @AndrewSteinwold @josiebellini @marble_cards @_dotpigeon @MetaBrook @elonmusk @Grimezsz @punk6529 @itsreallysho @uber @lyft @FrankyNeedles @Forum3_ @BunchuBets @trystealcam @TikTokSupport @Starbucks

Apr 05, 202342:37
[Spotlight] Staying Stabby with artist WoodenCyclops

[Spotlight] Staying Stabby with artist WoodenCyclops

For my latest Spotlight Interview, I had the opportunity to connect with the Portland-based artist WoodenCyclops aka Wesley James.

Early on in life Wooden caught the artistic bug inspired in part by the comic art featured in Mad Magazine, Cracked Magazine, and Garbage Pail Kids, as well as by artists like Ralph Steadman and other low-brow 1970's vintage aesthetic art. He's been creating art professionally for over 20 years and started minting his digital art in 2021.

We talk about the genesis of his "Tank Dog" and "Dobberman Stabbers" series before deep diving into the Stabbers which started out as a repeated meditation on confronting the question of life & death.

The Stabbers themselves represent Wooden's focus on pushing forward on a specific path, testing himself and revealing new layers of himself. Stylistically each Stabber is cut from the same cloth, so to speak: dogs, sometimes Tank Dogs, are portrayed in varying phases of stabbing, that are then combined and molded into various shapes and figures. In his own words, the creation of each new Stabber, representative of Wooden himself, "Is like killing the previous version of myself off to make room for the next."

Over the past five years, Stabbers have evolved into a broader canvas that allowed Wooden to re-interpret popular figures and icons in the crypto space such as pepe and Elon Musk as seen in as seen in "⁠Feels Stabbed Man⁠" and "Chief Dogerman Tweeter" respectively. This evolution helped unlocked the concept behind his upcoming collection "Stabber Legends" featuring re-interpretations of works by Pop Wonder (Shelter), Matt Kane (CRYPTOART MONETIZATION GENERATION), Coldie (Proof of Stake - Genesis), XCOPY (Right-click And Save As guy), and Fewocious (Moment I Fell In Love) set to drop on Nifty Gateway tomorrow April 5th at 6:30 pm ET [Link to collection page].

I hope you enjoy this Spotlight Interview, and if you vibe with Wooden and his art please check out the rest of his body of work.

Links for WoodenCyclops:

Apr 04, 202323:13
Rizzle for CEO of Cryptovoxels & A look into Stealcam

Rizzle for CEO of Cryptovoxels & A look into Stealcam

The title this week says it all.

Rizzle and I kick off our weekly chat talking about the recent tweet from Cryptovoxels founder Ben Nolan where he announced he will be stepping down from his position as CEO into a "normal" dev role while he opens up the CEO position to be filled by a rotating list of potential CEOs whom, after a period of time, Ben will ultimately pick the next permanent CEO from. Well, we're inserting Rizzle into that rotation, or to be more accurate, Rizzle is tweeting himself into the rotation. Lfg!!

We round out the second half of our conversation talking about the new crypto social project Stealcam and the interest quickly growing around the 2-week old project that allows content creators to obfuscate their content (which is minted as a NFT) with an oddly attractive pixel mosaic until/unless someone "steals" it by paying a fixed price that then depixelates the NFT upon transfer to the stealing party revealing the content. The kicker is that the NFT is then automatically on sale for 10% more than previously paid + 0.001 ETH. Kind of interesting.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@cryptovoxels @LensProtocol @HUDDLN_ @cent @beeple @bnolan @monaverse @farcaster_xyz @trystealcam @aribrtum @AlexMasmej @songadaymann @Clubhouse @fredwilson @SHL0MS @optimismFND @0xPolygonLabs @WalletRainbow @MemeExplorers @maxosiriscrypto @natealexnft@ KaneMayfield @WizardX_0x @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @supahmarbler @Showtime_xyz @AsyncArt @aavegotchi

Mar 29, 202338:48
[Spotlight] At the Electric Bazaar with Artist Stefan Große Halbuer

[Spotlight] At the Electric Bazaar with Artist Stefan Große Halbuer

On this installment of the Spotlight Interview series, I had the great pleasure to speak with the German digital artist Stefan Große Halbuer.

Stefan has a drop coming up this Thursday, March 30th (2023) on Nifty Gateway [link to the collection page] so we of course discuss the three new isometric artworks featured in that collection, but we also focus on Stefan's creative genesis including the direct impact of Franco-Belgian comics like Asterix on his early artistic development and indirect influence of Japanese art & culture, in addition to discussing the series of events and influences of artists like Mad Dog Jones and Victor Mosquera that led to Stephan's genesis NFT mint back in 2021, before wrapping up talking about how Stefan likes to balance commercial work and his own personal art practice while curating a list of some amazing commercial clients like Adidas, KIA, Lufthansa, and Sony Music, among others.

Links:


Mar 29, 202336:35
Unearthing $B20, Balancing Technical Complexity & Community

Unearthing $B20, Balancing Technical Complexity & Community

Gather around the fireplace and let Rizzle and I take you on a trip down memory lane to the now infamous launch of the $B20 token back in January 2021 at the then largest metaverse event ever, Metapalooza. We talk about the token launch, original intent and technical underpinnings of the project that vaulted 20 unique Beeple 1/1s together with premium metaverse parcels and a 3lau soundscape followed by an epic crash and burn.

After recording I uncovered the links to the buyout smart contract (since the original auction page frontend is no longer working) and other links that folks may find helpful as they dig into the project themselves.

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B20 Buyout contract link:

https://etherscan.io/address/0x450e00a6a32728a25b9dd06d7a9cf7193c9a0162#code

Vault contract link 1 (holds B20 master key):

https://etherscan.io/address/0xe846d7ab0bfff2f0b9b9a818b845fb99c94786c2

Vault contract link 2 (holds the Beeple Art + Metaverse Land +NFTs):

https://etherscan.io/address/0xfe366786cb07068237fdb6232af60903c209a14b#code

Broken auction frontend:

https://b20.whalestreet.xyz/

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B20 FAQ 1 (Mar 9 2021):

https://metapurser.substack.com/p/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-b20

B20 FAQ 2 (Mar 10 2021):

https://medium.com/metapurse/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-b-20-buyout-e7edb445149a

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Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@beeple @metakovan @lendroidproject @cryptovoxels @decentraland @VoxelArchitects @SomniumSpace @TheSandboxGame @3LAU @metapurse @Dreamverse_life @ZooToken @Dat_Ogar @steveklbnf @balajis @monaverse @dankvr @BrightMoments @crypto_citizens @CryptoKitties @mathcastles @VanArman @artblocks_io @poopie @dapperlabs @doodles @AFuckingNobody @MetageistVR @oncyber @scuube @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @MetaBrook @dragonateyt @niftygateway @wizards_magic @Pokemon

Mar 22, 202343:31
[Spotlight] Chatting CryptoCubes, Generative Art & Metaverse Exploring with Han

[Spotlight] Chatting CryptoCubes, Generative Art & Metaverse Exploring with Han

This spotlight interview is a blast from the past. Literally.

Way back on July 11th, 2021 I recorded a chat with Han, creator of CryptoCubes. The conversation starts with the genesis of the CryptoCubes project which goes back to Han's architectural studies back in his university days and branches out to discuss the curation, the metaverse and much more.

Mar 20, 202328:27
Meta's Insta NFT Exit & Starbucks' Web3 Entrance

Meta's Insta NFT Exit & Starbucks' Web3 Entrance

This week Rizzle and I use the recent announcement that Instagram will sunset their NFT project to take a look at the current relatively placid/borderline stagnant state of NFTland, the bright spots that continue to get brighter, and surprisingly, the early and promising moves that Starbucks is making with their NFT-powered Rewards program.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired:

@iArtSometimes @superbowl @blur_io @opensea @garyvee @starbucks @superrare @niftygateway @fakewhale_xyz @Kingofmidtown1 @rx2nft @DaveGoode5 @FutureArt_ @SatsMoonSoon @MuseumofCrypto @SuperchiefNFT @CubesCrypto @AOTMgallery @MorrowCollect @verticalcrypto @Uber @wwf_uk @Reddit @tacobell @MetageistVR @WizardX_0x @AsyncArt @fabianospeziari @patriziabarnato @Paradoxx_Media @Groupon @StubHub @McDonalds @DragoNateYT @trislit @joseacabrerav @facebook @SenWarren 

Mar 15, 202340:05
Hot takes on ETH Denver

Hot takes on ETH Denver

Rizzle is fresh off the plane from ETH Denver last week so we dive right into talking about the good, the bad, and the dank of ETH Denver. The conversation zooms out to compare ETH Denver with other conferences in the space (e.g. NFT NYC, Non NFT Summit) before zooming in on the upcoming Rizzlefest that's set to take place in April 2023.

Shout-outs & Shots-fired: 

@EthereumDenver @NFT_NYC @monaverse @katreenatecson @Ezincr @Fractilians7 @conlan @trislit @natealexnft @kurokeh @uber @steveklbnf @RatsDao @prtydao @songadaymann @silvergatebank @veecon @justinmmelillo @LukeGerbil @NonFunGerbils @Binx3ps @metabrook @supahmarbler @memeexplorers @onchainchain @flyfrogsnft @stellabelle @ClaireSilver12 @VanArman @sothebys @larvalabs @mattkaneartist @ClaryThenoob @neurocolor @moxarra @iamckbubbles @yararasita @ginocingolani @metavoxelz @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

Mar 08, 202341:18