Welcome to the latest news and updates from GM Web3. In this episode, we discuss NFT sentiments, news, and a special guest, TheGlimmering. The crypto market has been experiencing major volatility in interest rates, with swings of up to 10% day to day. BTC touched 27k, a great sign, while ETH hit 1750. Alt coins are lagging and not performing, but they are following the two big coins. The team is unsure why crypto is rallying. Things are not great on the NFT front, with Mutants and otherdeeds dro...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 41 min
On the equity market side, the day was a mixed bag with the S&P being down and the NASDAQ up slightly. The Credit Suisse bank got their bailout, which led to a rally in the stock market. However, some investors are concerned that Europe is the next in line for a financial crisis from the banking system. Interest rates were very volatile, and the curve has flattened with 10 years going lower and 2 years going higher, which is inverse to the normal trend. Oil prices are steadily creeping up, w...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 43 min
On today's GM Web3 episode, we learned that traditional markets had a volatile day, with a huge rally in interest rates that is being closely watched. This is significant because continued rate hikes are now being priced in, and the Fed's policy will be under heavy scrutiny. On the other hand, crypto seems to be doing relatively well despite the volatility in traditional markets. BTC is currently at $25k and ETH is in the $1640s, with both outperforming traditional markets. The banking crisis, w...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In the GM Web3 podcast episode on March 14, 2023, several interesting topics were discussed. First, the recent CPI and core inflation numbers were reported, and the market responded positively as they were in line with expectations and lower than last month. The FOMC meeting on the 21st was identified as the next big macro event. Next, the podcast touched on the cryptocurrency market, which was up by about 10%, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both sitting at all-time highs and outperforming most alts....
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Welcome to today's podcast! Congrats on making it this far! Today, we talked about "The Fed, The Future & The Feature" with legoodsociety. Over the weekend, we saw a sell-off in the crypto market, with Ethereum hitting new lows in the 1300s. The talk was all around SBV and what would be salvaged. However, news on Sunday revealed that deposits will become available, and the Fed has stepped in to help resolve things. Traditional bank stocks sold way down, and interest rates moved from 5% on Fr...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this podcast episode, the hosts discussed the recent crisis involving Silicon Valley Bank (SBV), which is responsible for funding over 40% of tech startups and invested in mortgage-backed securities. As a result, the macro economy is in shambles, and crypto has been crushed, with BTC and ETH down 10% and alts down around 20%. The hosts discussed the crisis and the potential implications for the banking sector and crypto. The hosts also discussed recent data points and predictions of volatilit...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min
March 9th, 2023, the hosts discussed updates on NFTs and macro trends. They mentioned that jobless claims data caused some sell-off, but the Payrolls number coming up on Friday could have a larger impact. OSF predicted a shift as there was a large short base going into Friday. They also discussed how crypto is creeping lower, with most alts down from their recent highs. The hosts talked about how airdrops and coins have been driving most of the NFT volume recently. Blur farming and Ape staking h...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, GM Web3 celebrates International Women's Day by highlighting women artists and initiatives. They recap two different projects - 'Mint for Change' by @fairxyz and 'Remembrance of things future' by @LACMA & @CactoidLabs. The episode also discusses the current state of markets, NFTs, AI art, and the rise of confidence in women sharing their art publicly. Guests Parin Heidari, Lady Cactoid, Sarah Sucker, and JenStark share their experiences and inspirations in the art world and ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In the Gm Web3 ☀️ Recap for March 7th, John karp with NFC Lisbon team discussed the upcoming conference and a massive treasure hunt in collaboration with TheSandboxGame and Decentraland that incorporates physical cues in Portugal at NFC Lisbon, all for a Crypto punk giveaway. Kieran Warwick from illuvium talked about their new Illuvitars drop that doubles as a PFP/avatar and will be usable across the illuvium universe. Claire Silver’s new collection love in the 4th turning will be displaying at ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Today's GM Web3 discusses the current state of traditional markets, which are strong with equities seeing a rally. However, the market is predicting higher interest rates with the Fed going for another 3-4 increases. Meanwhile, the crypto market is shaky with decoupling. In NFT news, the OWLs minted out Friday and have been a big move. The meta was ASCii, and Yuga Ordinals TwelveFold bidding has started. However, the 7-day chart is weak. The podcast also reminds listeners to enjoy themselves in ...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 26 min
In this episode we begin with a discussion on macro views, where it's noted that ETH and Bitcoin have both decreased by around 5%, while alts have dropped 5-10%, indicating a further breakdown in correlation to macro. Next, the episode covers Silvergate, a bank that leaned into Crypto and backed major exchanges like Binance and other big institutions. The bank reportedly lost $8bn through the FTX crisis, and the episode speculates that it will be investigated for money laundering. The Mt. Gox se...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of The GM Web3, the hosts Farokh and Mando cover a touch of macro and NFT updates. The macro picture is not looking great, with a push out in interest rates and a sell-off in equities and bonds. However, crypto is acting on its own will and speculation suggests it could outperform at this point. Big mints are happening, including MomoguroNFT, TheRVCollective, and an announcement from proof_xyz tomorrow. Illuviumio announced their card game is coming and $PRIME token from Parallel...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 34 min
GM Web3 on March 1, we dove into macro, NFTs and more. The end of the month tends to mean the option market is loaded, and BTC is shy of 24k while ETH is at $1605, experiencing a dip. There is talk of Tik Tok getting banned in the US, which could mean a new US owner instead of the elimination of the platform. Marginal moves were seen across the top collections, with Apes settling at 70 eth, Pixlvault releasing new game mechanics, Creature world's Danny Cole doing an open edition, and MomoguroNFT...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 39 min
In the latest episode of Gm Web3 on Feb. 28, the hosts covered crypto and the NFT world. The episode began with a macro and NFT news update by OSF, who advised caution as crypto still has room for some downside compared to macro. Most coins were up at the start of the year, and despite the retracing, crypto is outperforming. The NFT market is recovering from last week. We also touched on the gaming community, including Adam Weitsman's purchase of YugaLabs' Dookey Dash key for 1k eth from Mongraa...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Want to know what it's like being on location and taking in the scene at NFT Paris? This show really felt like you were sitting in France amidst the sights and sounds with the Gm Web3 crew. Just a great listen and good vibes as always. GM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. https://linktr.ee/rugradio
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr
On this fine Thursday, GM Web3 reports live from Art Blocks X Ledger in Paris, featuring special guests and discussions on macro topics and NFTs. The recent FOMC minutes were brought up and how the community is in unison about slowly increasing rates. The crypto market has been shaky but has returned to similar levels, with $BLUR falling below $1. NFT collections are down around 2-3%, with speculations about $2 million being spent a day in Blur farming cycles. The Bored Ape Sewer Pass "Toad Mode...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The first topic covered is the ongoing dispute between Blur and Opensea. The big subject today was two of the top BAYC holders, Mando and OSF, sold off their bored apes for over 6k ETH worth of assets, which didn't affect the floor's value due to the bidding war. Meanwhile, the crypto market has seen a move down, in line with the macro market. Alt coins have seen a 10% drop, while the Chinese crypto market is booming. In other news, blur farming has made liquidity available for projects via bids...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Todays started by noting that markets were closed on Presidents' Day, but are back and down roughly 1.5% on both the S&P and Nasdaq. Interest rates are also selling off with 10-year yields at year-to-date highs, while crypto is lower and more volatile. The hosts caution listeners to be careful of volatile swings. We discussed the crazy volumes happening in the market and the massive trades taking place at scale. Despite this, floors are trending down. They also note that whales may be the on...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 38 min
In this episode of Gm Web3, the hosts discussed various topics related to the crypto, NFTs & Macros. They started by announcing a new collaboration between Fair & Gm Web3, which aims to bring value and art to the mornings of listeners. Fair is looking to be a tech leader in the NFT creation and minting forefront, and is calling out to artists. . The hosts also talked about the current state of the cryptocurrency market, with traditional markets being closed for Presidents day and weak cl...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Friday, February 17th! There were a ton of updates in the market and NFT space. One of the biggest volume days in NFTs in a while happened yesterday, with a $90 million day, the highest in the past 9 months. Low-quality high-volume trades are happening, and people are still farming. Blur did $63 million versus OpenSea doing $15 million, with whale accounts farming Blur rewards being the cause. @veefriends had an event/announcement involving a burn mechanic with 'burn island', and @PUMA is droppi...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Today we discussed the performance of the traditional and cryptocurrency markets, with BTC nearing $25k and ETH touching $1700. They mention that alts are doing well and the tech analysis suggests that there is still room for growth. They also talk about the decrease in leverage in crypto and how this could lead to a healthier market. We went through the NFT market and the high trading volume of Otherdeeds, Sewer passes, and Moonbirds. The Blur airdrop will sustain the effect and provide double ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 28 min
in this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to the latest news and trends in the cryptocurrency market. They cover the recent stock market volatility and the unknown future of inflation. The hosts also talk about the performance of different cryptocurrencies such as $Blur and $Ape coin, with the latter having a supply unlock for investors on March 18th. They delve into the strong day for NFTs, with most floors up around 20%, and mention specific NFTs that are seeing positive moveme...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Today is Valentines day, but unfortunately for most degens in the space it is mores Airdrop day with the Blur marketplace set to release their $BLUR into participants wallets during the time of this being written. The stage had a ton of speculation about where the liquid from the airdrop will end up and how much it will actually be worth. Most are hopeful that it will be a successful boost to the NFT economy. Yesterday was the Cory Van Lew Faces of Web3 reveal day and it was received well by the...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Today is the day the Cory Van Lew X Rug Radio "Faces of Web3" PFP collection revealed! however it was after the show, we still had celebrations on stage and big anticipation for the artistic collection to reach the masses. Macro wise we have the CPI coming tomorrow which could lead to a swing after the last payrolls number. NFT news was dominated by the superbowl ad for digidaigaku, with some fud and some hopeful, only time will tell how that plays out. full summary here: Gldn's Notes GM Hosted ...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 24 min
If you have been anywhere near the crypto and NFT worlds, you have heard of ordinals. Now understanding and or getting involved may be another question that many still cannot answer. Today's guest is the creator of Ordinals, Casey Roadrmor. Originally a Bitcoin developer, he gave us a walk through his professional life and led us into the world of ordinals. There were even a couple easter eggs and things to look forward to with the new tech and the assets that are stored using it. A great episod...
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 44 min
This episode was graced with Herman Narula, CEO to improbable io. He offered his giga-brain views on the Metaverse which were actually contrary to a lot of the common views people have about the Metaverse, especially in regards to mass adoption and P2E. His efforts in bringing the Metaverse to the millions were broken down in a way that inspires hope for anybody involved in the tech and the pursuit of adoption. This is one of the best guests we have had on in regards to explaining their perspect...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 39 min
The vibe today was slightly more relaxed, our host Farokh who is also the founder of Rug Radio had the Faces of Web3 PFP drop go live yesterday which led to this episode having a bit of relief as all went well and the masses minting appropriately. There were a fair amount of updates in the NFT space with different projects set to go live and things like the blur airdrop and the advancement of the Yuga multi-week mint happening next week. Check the notes for a deeper breakdown or just listen back...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Today Farokh, Cory Van Lew and many others involved in the Faces of Web3 drop joined us on stage today to discuss the PFP project that went live today for holders of the Rug Radio genesis nft and select groups. The first wave offered holders of the nft a chance to mint by spending 690 $RUG, the native token that is yielded daily, just by holding the genesis asset. The animus team ran by JN silva also dropped their amazing video highlighting the deep spiritual approach that Cory puts into his art...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Today was a big day for macro events with the non-fund payrolls coming in way above expectation at 517k vs the expected 187k. A surprising point, contrary to the latest headlines about tech layoffs. The market sold off and recovered with very little action in crypto but things are up a skosh. There was some new innovation in the oldest cryptocurrency with BTC allowing Bitcoin-minted NFT to store an image on chain. This opens up new possibilities for a new market but the Bitcoin maxis were not ha...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 26 min
The show opened with an extremely bullish sentiment from both of the professional traders on stage who also happen to be two of the three hosts. Contrary to what most were expecting, the Fed dropped some dovish commentary and the market reacted. At the time of the recording Mando stated he was adding risk and by the time of this summary the markets, both stocks and crypto, saw a pump. If you want to feel good about the future of your bags this show is a must listen. We were also joined by Aaron ...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 39 min
