PunkCast Summary:
In this episode of PunkCast, Udi shares his journey from a software developer to a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community. He discusses the current state of the crypto market, the evolution of Bitcoin community events, and his transition from being a Bitcoin maximalist to embracing NFTs and Ethereum. Udi reflects on the importance of community engagement and the need to rebrand Bitcoin to attract new users. He also shares insights into the challenges faced by builders in the crypto space and the conceptualization of his projects, Taproot Wizards and Quantum Cats. In this conversation, Udi and Max delve into the evolution of Bitcoin, the emergence of Ordinals, and the community dynamics surrounding Taproot Wizards and Quantum Cats. They discuss the controversy over JPEGs on Bitcoin, the cultural significance of CryptoPunks, and the future of NFT communities in relation to Bitcoin's development. Udi shares insights on the importance of community in driving Bitcoin's evolution and the unique traits of the Taproot Wizards collection.
Punk, Location:
Unkown.
Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP):
30-Apr-2024 (#6424)
Primary Punk:
#6324, 2 Atty, Messy Hair & Chin Strap
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
Website/Links:
Fave Punk Personalities:
Punk Culture In a Few Words:
"...serious about digital art and collectibles..."
Message to Next Punk:
"...Yeah, the next owner is going to be me. I'm not selling this..."
Record Date:
9 Apr 2025
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PunkCast Links
https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz
http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz
https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault
Official Punk Links
https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks
https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts
Unofficial Punk Links
https://punksdao.io/
https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
In this episode of PunkCast, host Max interviews Timmu Toke, CEO of Ready Player Me, who shares his journey from early involvement in crypto to building a cross-game avatar platform. Timmu discusses his background in Estonia, his experiences with NFTs, and his vision for the metaverse as an interconnected network of virtual worlds. He reflects on the significance of CryptoPunks in the NFT space and emphasizes the importance of building valuable projects in the crypto ecosystem.
Punk, Location:
Estonia
Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP):
24-Aug-2024 (#7743)
Primary Punk:
#7743, 3 Atty, Vampire Hair, Regular Shades & Cigarette
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
Website/Links:
Fave Punk Personalities:
Punk Culture In a Few Words:
"...people (that) believe in the core kind of promise of crypto and the fact that it can be a force for good, not just a casino and a kind of a long term kind of perspective..."
Message to Next Punk:
"...don't sell. Keep it. Enjoy it. And pass it along to your family, not to someone else..."
Record Date:
18 Mar 2025
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PunkCast Links
https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz
http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz
https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault
Official Punk Links
https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks
https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts
Unofficial Punk Links
https://punksdao.io/
https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
In this episode of PunkCast, host Max interviews Serpin Taxt, a multi-skilled punk and founder of Ethos, a platform focused on on-chain reputation. They discuss Serpin's journey from a computer science background to the world of crypto, his experiences with NFTs, trading strategies, and the creation of a hedge fund. The conversation delves into the challenges and future of NFTs, the importance of credibility in the crypto space, and the vision behind Ethos to foster trust and accountability.
In this conversation, Serpin Taxt and Max delve into the complexities of reputation in the NFT space. They explore the journey of CryptoPunks, the significance of Punk 3983, and the broader punk culture that emphasizes long-term thinking and community values.
The discussion also touches on the challenges of maintaining the relevance of Punks in a rapidly evolving digital landscape and the importance of storytelling in preserving their legacy.
Punk, Location:Serpin Taxt, USADate of Punk Purchase (DOPP):10-Sept-2023 (#3983)
Primary Punk:#3983, 2 Atty, Nerd Glasses & Hoodie
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
Website/Links:
Fave Punk Personalities:
Punk Culture In a Few Words:"...more ideological and less speculative..."Message to Next Punk:"...this is one of the coolest punks that has been super iconic for me...opened a ton of doors, given me lots of opportunity. I hope that whoever values it or gets to use it in the future...gets the same utility and opens the same doors that I was able to open or appreciate it for...just being art on its own and understands the like crazy lore that has happened behind it - it being one of the first claims of Vitalik hack, me thinking I was buying a real punk and it was stolen, like there's a lot of really good lore there, so appreciate it. Hopefully I'm giving this message to me, but if not, great to meet you, whoever else is buying this, and I hope you enjoy it..."Record Date:19 March 2025----------------------------------------------------------PunkCast Linkshttps://twitter.com/punkcastxyzhttp://youtube.com/@punkcastxyzhttps://gallery.so/PunkCastVaultOfficial Punk Linkshttps://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunkshttps://twitter.com/cryptopunksnftsUnofficial Punk Linkshttps://punksdao.io/https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
In this episode of PunkCast, Edouard shares his diverse journey from studying computer science to becoming a multidisciplinary artist and art historian. He discusses his transition into the NFT space, the significance of CryptoPunks, and the importance of connecting traditional and digital art worlds. Edward emphasizes the role of community within the CryptoPunk culture and reflects on the future of NFTs and their recognition in the art world.
Punk, Location: Edouard, Paris, France Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 25-Jul-2023 (#6220)
Primary Punk: #6220, 2 Atty, Frumpy Hair & Normal Beard
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
Website/Links:
https://linktr.ee/edouard?utm_source=x
Fave Punk Personalities:
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...take the initiative...do your own stuff..." Message to Next Punk: "...steer it in the same direction of initiative and something related to art..." Record Date: 24 Sept 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
In this episode of PunkCast, host Max interviews Colby Mugrabi, the founder of mmERCH and a passionate advocate for the intersection of fashion and Web3. Colby shares her journey from being a fashion-obsessed child to becoming an art historian and eventually diving into the world of NFTs and CryptoPunks. The conversation explores her innovative approach to generative fashion, the significance of her collaborations with notable figures in the NFT space, and her vision for the future of fashion in the digital realm. Colby emphasizes the importance of community and the cultural narratives that shape the art world.
Punk, Location: Colby Mugrabi, New York City, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 12-Aug-24 (#954)
Primary Punk: #954, 3 Atty, Frumpy Hair, Earring & Nerd Glasses
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MinnieMuse_eth
Website/Links:
Fave Punk Personalities:
https://twitter.com/seedphrase
https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...discreet, yet powerful..." Message to Next Punk: "...she's my mini muse...take good care of her...and represent those 'binos and nerds..." Record Date: 25 Sept 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
CryptoPenks, shares his journey into the world of NFTs and his love for CryptoPunks. He discusses his background in economics and corporate HR, his transition into entrepreneurship and startups, and how it led him to the world of Web3. He talks about his introduction to NBA Top Shots and his eventual dive into NFTs, particularly BAYC. He shares his experience minting BAYC apes and getting involved in the community. He also discusses his journey with trading and flipping NFTs, as well as his fascination with CryptoPunks. He discusses his first CryptoPunk purchase, the significance of owning Punk 4000, and his thoughts on the differences between the punk and ape communities. CryptoPenks also talks about his new podcast, ApeCast, and his goal of bringing the ape community closer together in similar fashion as PunkCast.
Punk, Location: CryptoPenks, Munich, Germany Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 11-Jul-22 (#4478)
Primary Punk: #4000, 2 Atty, Bandana & Small Shades
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/cryptopenks
Website/Links:
Fave Punk Personalities:
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...resilient..." Message to Next Punk: "...don't floor it. Don't try to flip it... and maybe be the first punk that appeared three times on PunkCast..." Record Date: 5 Sept 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
Jeremy Penn, a career artist based in New York City, shares his journey from fine art to working with brands and creating immersive environments. He talks about his experience transforming an abandoned dry cleaner into a cultural hub and collaborating with high-end brands like Saks Fifth Avenue. Jeremy also discusses his involvement in relaunching the Ed Hardy brand and the wild projects he worked on during that time. In this conversation, Jeremy Penn, an artist and collector, discusses his journey into the world of CryptoPunks. He shares his admiration for punks as icons of the digital art revolution and his desire to own one. Jeremy concludes by discussing the importance of fine art in the punk community and his excitement for the future of the NFT space.
Punk, Location: Jeremy Penn, New York City, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 26-Aug-2021 (#4745)
Primary Punk: #4745, 4 Atty, Eye Mask, Clown Nose, Thin Mohawk & Shadow Beard
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
Website/Links:
Fave Punk Personalities:
https://x.com/art_sofly (DannyBoy)
https://x.com/ArtOnBlockchain (SnowFro)
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...inclusive...cool as fuck..." Message to Next Punk: "...don't make sex toys out of him..." Record Date: 18 July 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
Von Mises, a blockchain historian and collector of culturally relevant NFTs, discusses his journey into the world of NFTs and his love for CryptoPunks. He explains why he chose the handle Von Mises, which is inspired by the father of the Austrian School of Economics. Von Mises shares his background in traditional finance and how he discovered Bitcoin in 2011. Von Mises discusses his approach to collecting and the significance of rarity and eye appeal in the NFT space. He expresses his conviction in the future of NFTs and believes that early NFTs like CryptoPunks will be the gold standard. Von Mises also shares his thoughts on the current state of the market and the potential of CryptoPunks compared to ETH.
Punk, Location: Von Mises, Undisclosed, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 03-Sept-2020 (#1111)
Primary Punk: #1111, 3 Atty, Peak Spike, Shadow Beard & Silver Chain
Secondary Punk/s:
#1413, #1684, #3060, #3287, #3321, #4144, #5191, #5727, #6091, #6629, #7516, #7630, #8403, #8981, #9203 (Zombie), #9961
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/VonMises14
Website/Links:
https://www.provenanceart.xyz/
Fave Punk Personalities:
https://twitter.com/CozomoMedici
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...believers & builders..." Message to Next Punk: "...take good care of it and hopefully it brings you success and good luck. And if you need to sell it for whatever reason, I understand...." Record Date: 21 Jun 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews FLCK, a former NFL player and two-sport college athlete turned investor and NFT collector. FLCK shares his journey from being a professional athlete to getting into the crypto space and NFTs. He talks about his love for basketball and how he came up with his handle 'Flick' and 'Capital Swish'. FLCK discusses his experience playing in the NFL and college sports, and how he transitioned into the business world by getting an MBA in finance. He also shares his early experiences with Bitcoin and his entry into the NFT space through NBA Top Shots and Bored Ape Yacht Club. FLCK shares his journey from the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) to CryptoPunks, highlighting the importance of community in the NFT space. He discusses the rise of BAYC during the pandemic and the celebrity involvement, as well as the BAYC vs. Punks rivalry. FLCK explains his decision to transition to punks and describes his punk #853 with a mustache, knitted cap, and regular shades. He also mentions his interest in other NFT projects like Opepen and his focus on bringing more people into the space.
Punk, Location: FLCK, Los Angeles, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 25-Aug-23 (#853)
Primary Punk: #853, 3 Atty, Mustache, Regular Shades & Knitted Cap (Dev Punk)
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/CapitalSwish
Website/Links:
https://www.opependashboard.io/
Fave Punk Personalities:
https://twitter.com/punk9527 (Max)
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...visionary builders..." Message to Next Punk: "...just keep them cool...." Record Date: 14 Jun 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
Dan Polko, an avid NFT art collector and rare zombie punk owner, shares his background and journey into the world of crypto and CryptoPunks. He discovered Bitcoin in 2014 and Ethereum in 2015, becoming fascinated with the idea of decentralized currencies. Dan decided to leave his job in France and travel through South America, living off his savings and crypto investments. In 2018, he started buying CryptoPunks, focusing on the rare and unique ones. He recognized the potential of CryptoPunks as a new paradigm in digital art and wanted to be an early collector. Dan's collection now includes 58 punks, including a rare zombie punk with a VR headset. In this conversation, Dan Polko discusses his experience as a CryptoPunk collector and his passion for the project. He shares the story of how he acquired his CryptoPunk Zombie VR and his admiration for the punk's aesthetic and connection to internet and digital culture. Dan also expresses his regret for missing out on the opportunity to buy CryptoPunk Zero, the first punk in the collection. He discusses the punk culture and its focus on pushing boundaries, progress, and fighting against conservative ideas. Dan also talks about his involvement in the Punks documentary and his hopes for the future of CryptoPunks.
Punk, Location: Dan Polko, Buenos Aires, Argentina Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): Jan-18 (#XXXX)
Primary Punk: #2560, 4 Atty, Front Beard, Earring, Headband & VR (Zombie)
Secondary Punk/s:
Twitter:
Website/Links:
Fave Punk Personalities:
https://twitter.com/matthall2000
https://twitter.com/ArtOnBlockchain
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...Pushing boundaries...progressive ideas, looking to the future and not the past..." Message to Next Punk: "...think out of the box ...be open-minded and do good for whatever you do, do good...." Record Date: 23 May 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary: Geebz, a punk collector and early-stage VC investor, shares his journey into the crypto space and his experience with CryptoPunks. He initially got into crypto in 2014 but didn't pay much attention to it until 2020 when he realized the value of his CryptoPunks. He sold some of his punks and got involved in the punk community on Discord. Geebz highlights the cultural significance of CryptoPunks and the excitement of trading and flipping punks. The conversation explores the early days of the CryptoPunks community and the vibrant culture that surrounded it. The hosts discuss the active Telegram chat, the generosity and knowledge-sharing within the community, and the sense of self-regulation and camaraderie. They also touch on the significance of owning a CryptoPunk and the appeal of specific traits. The conversation delves into the relationships formed within the community, including the friendship between the hosts and Mr. 703. They discuss the current state of the NFT market, the future of Ethereum and NFTs, and the role of Punk Ventures in supporting the punk community.
Takeaways
Punk, Location: Geebz, Denver, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): Claimer!
Primary Punk: #8087, 3 Atty, Shadow Beard, Frumpy Hair & Clown Nose
Secondary Punk/s: #5008, 2 Atty, Classic Shades & Cowboy Hat
#1913, 3 Atty, Straight Hair, Hot Lipstick & Earring Twitter:
Website/Links:
https://deca.art/geebz/gallery_uno
Fave Punk Personalities:
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...Avant Guarde..." Message to Next Punk: "...Thanks for the ETH...Just enjoy it. Have fun with it. Please don't tarnish this punk...." Record Date: 21 May 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary: In this episode, Max interviews Jack Sun, a prominent investor in Web3. They discuss Jack's background as a first-generation immigrant from China, his journey in the crypto space, and his current roles at Crypto Wonderstruck and Maverick Capital. Jack shares his experience working at TrustToken, where he helped launch the lending market product TrueFi. He also talks about his involvement with Wonderstruck, a creative studio that works with top Web3 projects, and his role as a venture partner at Maverick Capital. In this conversation, Max and Jack discuss their journey into the world of NFTs, specifically CryptoPunks. They talk about their first NFT purchases, their experiences in the punk community, and their thoughts on the future of NFTs and the crypto market. Jack shares his insights on the value of CryptoPunks and the role of DAOs in the crypto space. They also touch on their favorite NFT projects and their strategies for investing in the market.
Punk, Location: Jack Sun, Peurto Rico Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 8-Apr-21 (#5309)
Primary Punk: #5309, 2 Atty, Cigarette & Wild Hair
Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter:
Website/Links:
Fave Punk Personalities: https://twitter.com/pet3rpan_
Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...Maverick..." Message to Next Punk: "...keep going and keep learning because throughout, you know, the ups and downs of the market, of life in general, I think the one thing that's worked for me is to be consistent and to have grit and to keep going when the going gets tough..." Record Date: 18 May 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews AstamCloud, the co-founder of Collector's Corner and owner of Punk8095. AstamCloud shares his journey from studying biomedical engineering and medicine, to working in management consulting, to becoming a full-time member of the web3 community. He talks about his transformative experiences during a self-sabbatical in Nepal and how it led him to pivot his career. AstamCloud also discusses his creation of Collector's Corner, a community focused on the investment side of digital art and generative art. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the importance of intuition, community, and finding meaningful work.
Punk, Location: AstamCloud, Kentucky, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 23-Nov-2022 (#8095).
Primary Punk: #8095, 3 Atty, Vampire Hair, Shadow Beard & Eye Patch
Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter:
https://twitter.com/astamcloud
Website/Links:
https://twitter.com/collectors_xyz
Fave Punk Personalities: https://twitter.com/punk6529
https://twitter.com/iamDCinvestor Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...tiered...mature community..." Message to Next Punk: "...enjoy it. I think it's a nice feeling..." Record Date: 3 May 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Roy Hui, a serial entrepreneur and founder of the blockchain-based tech company Pellar. Roy shares his background in computer science and his journey as an entrepreneur, including his experiences in building online communities and e-commerce platforms. He also discusses the genesis of Light Link, an Ethereum layer 2 solution, and its unique gasless enterprise mode. Roy reflects on his first NFT purchase and his views on punk culture. He encourages listeners to take risks and pursue their own dreams.
Takeaways
Punk, Location: Roy Hui, Melbourne, AU Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 30-Nov-2021 (#5807).
Primary Punk: #5807, 3 Atty, Thin Mohawk, Regular Shades & Mole
Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter: https://twitter.com/royhui Website/Links: https://linktr.ee/lightlinkchain Fave Punk Personalities: N/A Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...rebellious..." Message to Next Punk: "...just look after it..." Record Date: 28 Mar 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, we welcome Santiago R Santos, also known as Punk9159. Santiago, a thought leader in crypto with a background in investments and research, is an early stage web3 investor and a regular feature on the Empire Podcast. He also authors the Substack Newsletter "Retrospectively Obvious." During our conversation, Santiago shares his insights on game theory, the importance of understanding the present in investing, and the concept of finite and infinite games. He emphasizes on the role of participation in the crypto space and the importance of using protocols before investing in them. Santiago's unique approach to investing and his thoughts on the ongoing meme coin craze are sure to provide valuable insights to our listeners. Punk, Location: Santiago R Santos, EU Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): Anon. Claimant. Primary Punk: #9159, 3 Atty, Hoodie, Shadow Beard & Nerd Glasses Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Website/Links: https://obviously.substack.com/ Fave Punk Personalities: https://twitter.com/punk6529
https://twitter.com/gmoneyNFT Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...elegant and simple..." Message to Next Punk: "...take care of it for the next generation....." Record Date: 17 Mar 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, we interview Henry Brodie, a key figure in the crypto world and the owner of CryptoPunk #5773. Henry shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto, driven by a desire for innovation and a dissatisfaction with the repetitive nature of conventional finance. He discusses his role in 1KX, a crypto-focused investment firm, highlighting the importance of a defined investment thesis and deep understanding of specific verticals like zero-knowledge proofs, gaming, and DeFi. He also touches on the cultural alignment within the CryptoPunk community and the potential impact of meme coins. Punk, Location: Henry Brodie, BVI Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 23-Aug-23 (#98) Primary Punk: #5773, 2 Atty, Thin Mohawk & Vape Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBrodie Website/Links: https://1kx.network/
https://www.punk-dao.xyz/ Fave Punk Personalities: https://twitter.com/arkaydeus
https://twitter.com/sergitosergito
https://twitter.com/punk9527 Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...anti -establishment...breaking from the norm..." Message to Next Punk: "...don't sell it. Just hold on to it....." Record Date: 11 Mar 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, our guest was Judy Mam, co-founder of Dada, a platform that revolutionized the art world by facilitating visual conversations among artists from as early as 2014 and NFTs in 2017. Judy, recognized as an OG and as #Punk712 in the NFT realm, is also an author and a pioneering figure in the NFT industry. Her journey transitioned from advertising to the nascent stages of NFTs, leading to the inception of Dada. Interestingly, Dada platform utilized the CryptoPunks contract for its first collection, authorized by Matt and John themselves, the creators of CryptoPunks. Dada, built on the foundation of helping artists capture the true value of their creations, fosters a collaborative environment rather than a competitive one. Moreover, Judy highlighted that Dada has evolved into an ecosystem that promotes an alternative economy, driven by social norms and intrinsic motivation. Punk, Location: Judy Mam, New York City, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 17-Dec-18 (#712) Primary Punk: #712, 2 Atty, Straight Hair & Purple Lipstick
Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grandenchilada Website/Links: https://twitter.com/powerdada
https://twitter.com/dadacreeps
https://dada.art/
https://ferragosto.xyz
Fave Punk Personalities: https://twitter.com/phantom_scribbs
https://twitter.com/Tschuuuuly Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...generosity...openness and experimentation and...creating community in crypto art...a community that is based on respect and and shared passion.." Message to Next Punk: "...Take good care of my girl..." Record Date: 27 Feb 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/
PunkCast Summary:
In this episode of PunkCast, Max welcomes Jeremy.eth, also known as Punk7741, to the show. Jeremy shares his journey into the crypto world, starting in 2017, and his early experiences with Bitcoin and Ethereum. He talks about his dive into the world of NFTs, with his first art NFT being one of Beeple's drops back in December 2020. He also discusses his deep research into CryptoPunks in early 2021, leading to his purchase of Punk7741. Prior to his crypto journey, Jeremy has a background in marketing at Microsoft and is the founder of an ethscription collection called ittybits.
Punk, Location:
Jeremy.eth, USA
Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP):
26-May-21 (#7741)
Primary Punk:
#7741, 2 Atty, Horned Rim Glasses & Mole
Secondary Punk/s:
N/A
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/posvar
Website/Links:
https://ittybits.xyz/
Fave Punk Personalities:
N/A
Punk Culture In a Few Words:
"...Zeitgeist.."
Message to Next Punk:
"...build on it...use it for connections...use it to build..."
Record Date:
8 Feb 2024
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PunkCast Links
https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz
http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz
https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault
Official Punk Links
https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks
https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts
Unofficial Punk Links
https://punksdao.io/
https://www.punk-dao.xyz/