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The Future starts Tomorrow – Everything about NFT, Metaverse and Web3

The Future starts Tomorrow – Everything about NFT, Metaverse and Web3

NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are unique digital assets that use blockchain technology to prove their ownership and authenticity. NFTs can represent a wide range of digital content such as images, videos, audio files, virtual real estate, and more. They cannot be duplicated or divided, as each NFT is unique and represents a one-of-a-kind item.

The metaverse refers to a virtual universe or a collective space where users can interact with each other and with virtual objects, often in the form of computer-generated graphics and simulations. The metaverse is often seen as a decentralized and immersive alternative to the traditional internet, and NFTs play a crucial role in representing and transferring ownership of virtual assets within it.

Web3 refers to the next generation of the internet, where users have more control over their data and online identity. Web3 technologies, such as blockchain, aim to create a more decentralized, secure, and user-centric internet, where users can interact and transact without intermediaries. The metaverse is often seen as a crucial component of the web3 vision, as it provides a space for users to interact and transact using Web3 technologies.

I have mentioned the following during the event:

In 2023, there are several financial trends and challenges that people should pay attention to:

Interest rates: Interest rates are likely to remain low, which could have an impact on investments and the housing market. Defi could come back in the later part of the year as a form of hedge to the high interest rate.

Inflation: With the ongoing global economic recovery and increasing demand for goods and services, there is the potential for inflation to rise, which could affect the purchasing power of consumers.

Digital currencies: Digital currencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, are likely to continue to gain popularity, and they may pose both risks and opportunities for investors. It’s important to understand the technology and the market before investing thoroughly. On the one hand, cryptocurrencies are often seen as a hedge against inflation, as they are decentralized and not controlled by a central authority. In times of high inflation, some investors may see cryptocurrencies as a safe haven for their wealth, which can drive up demand and increase the value of cryptocurrencies.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing: ESG investing is becoming increasingly popular as people become more conscious of the impact their investments are having on the environment and society. This trend is likely to continue in 2023, and there will be opportunities for investors to put their money into companies that align with their values. We may see “green bitcoins” as a popular thing, or crypto with renewable/ alternative properties would be popular.

Emerging markets: Emerging markets eg Kenya, for example. are likely to present significant investment opportunities in 2023, particularly in areas such as technology, infrastructure, and consumer goods. I see gaming and the metaverse a big thing in emerging markets.

It’s important to keep in mind that these trends and challenges are subject to change based on global economic and political events, and it’s essential to consult with a financial advisor and thoroughly conduct research before making any investment decisions.

More insights can be found on the recording.

 

This event was organise on 4th Feb. 2023 21:00pm SGT (17:00pm Dubai Local Time)

Hosted by:

Tomorrow Conference (https://twitter.com/tmrwconf) and
Blockcast.cc (https://twitter.com/Blockcastcc)

Co-Host:

Bybit NFT (https://twitter.com/Bybit_NFT)
Bybit Web 3(https://twitter.com/Bybit_Web3)
Bybit MENA (https://twitter.com/BybitArabic)

Moderator:
Scott Tripp, Marketing Lead of Blockcast.cc

Guests:

Sam Aly, Country manager of Bybit MENA Region
Zoran Tadic, Program director of TMRW Conference
Martina Andjelkovic, Head of marketing of TMRW Conference
Jenny Zheng, BD Lead of Bybit web3
Dr. Ran, ETHF Core Member
Anndy Lian, Book Author of NFT: From Zero to Hero

 

 

To conclude, NFTs, metaverse, and web3 are interconnected concepts that together represent a vision for a decentralized, immersive, and user-centric digital world where ownership, authenticity, and interaction can be managed in new ways.

Listen to the event on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IeL6eHqNaruFjD1RPbUlJ

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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Everything about Ethereum Merge on Blockcast.cc Twitter Spaces

Everything about Ethereum Merge on Blockcast.cc Twitter Spaces

Ethereum Merge is a hotly anticipated and long-awaited upgrade.

The Merge represents the Ethereum network’s shift to proof-of-stake (PoS), its new system (also called a “consensus mechanism”) for authenticating crypto transactions. The reason the change from PoW to PoS is called “the Merge” is because the already running beacon chain will merge with the existing Ethereum mainnet chain.

On the other hand- The fork, commonly referred to as ETHPoW, will share the same transaction history as the main Ethereum network but start creating its own blocks. What does this mean to the market? Are we looking at more volatility?

Organizer: Blockcast (https://twitter.com/Blockcastcc)
Moderator: Scoot Tripp (https://twitter.com/Cryptobeast32)

Guests:
Jenny Zheng, BD Lead of Bybit NFT
Anndy Lian, Book Author of NFT: From Zero to Hero
Leo, BitCoke Partner
Dr Z, Ethereum Fair Dev
Satoshi_song, Ethereum Fair Dev
Yu Han Wong, Strategy Advisor, Moledao
Pitbull Core Dev

1. The merger of Ethereum is getting closer (expected on the 13th to the 15th). Some uncertainties are reported from time to time, whether there will be a delay, and what will be the impact of the success or failure of the merger?

2. What should we pay attention to when Ethereum hard forks, and what opportunities will there be?

3. The Ethereum Foundation opposes the fork. What measures will they take to organize the fork, such as technical containment, will it have a substantial impact on the fork?

3. The fork is imminent, some exchanges have expressed their support, and many major ones are waiting to see. What advice do you have for the exchange holders?

4. As one of the hard fork chains, what progress has EthereumFair (ETF) made so far? What are the highlights compared to other fork chains?

5. Whether the stability of the mining pool computing power can be stabilized in a relatively short period of time (currently most mining pools fluctuate greatly)

6. What preparations do miners need to do to support POW?

7. After the successful fork of the ETF, what major plans and actions have the community made? Can you share your roadmap?

8. Where will miners move after Ethereum with their miners, what are your thoughts?

9 What risks will the Ethereum Merge pose, specifically in terms of stablecoins and forks?

 

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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Anndy Lian’s speech at Block Review Thailand Roundtable- Ethereum Merge: Everything you need to know

Anndy Lian’s speech at Block Review Thailand Roundtable- Ethereum Merge: Everything you need to know

Block Review organized a roundtable lunch in Bangkok Thailand, on 26 July 2022. 20 carefully selected guests were present at the event. The guest comprises former minister, senior bankers, and c-suite technology founders.

The roundtable aims to let stakeholders understand more about blockchain technology and how this can help with their businesses.

The event is closed door, held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed. Mr Anndy Lian, who is based in Singapore is not able to attend the event in person, had his session recorded with the agreement of all the participants. Anndy Lian is an all-rounded business strategist in Asia. He has provided advisory across a variety of industries for local, international, public listed companies and governments. He is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur, book author, investor, board member and keynote speaker.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization.

Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC. He also played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

The topic of the roundtable is Ethereum Merge: Everything you need to know.

The Merge represents the joining of the existing execution layer of Ethereum (the Mainnet we use today) with its new proof-of-stake consensus layer, the Beacon Chain. It eliminates the need for energy-intensive mining and instead secures the network using staked ETH. A truly exciting step in realizing the Ethereum vision – more scalability, security, and sustainability.

At the Ethereum Community Conference in France, Vitalik Buterin said that Ethereum is just 40% complete—and there’s plenty more coming after the “merge.” The Ethereum mainnet with the proof-of-stake beacon chain—is just the first in a series of planned upgrades.

Ethereum will then undergo further upgrades, which he calls the “surge,” “verge,” “purge,” and “splurge,” he told the conference. These terms are no strangers to Ethereum followers.

Highlights of Ethereum 2.0 aka The Merge:

– Ethereum will move to a POS consensus when it merges with the Beacon Chain

– ETH2 is not a new asset. ETH in your wallet or exchange account will not be impacted.

– Ethereum’s transition to POS will bring numerous benefits, including improved efficiency, scalability, and security, as well as reduced centralization

Anndy answered some of the questions that were being asked:

  • What is Ethereum 2.0’s release date?
    The Ethereum development community is making good progress and we expect ETH 2 to go live in 2022. As of July 2022, the Ethereum core developers updated the Ethereum merge timeline with a tentative launch date sometime during the week of September 19th, 2022.

 

  • Why is Ethereum moving to proof of stake?
    Ethereum’s transition to proof of stake will bring numerous benefits, including improved efficiency, scalability, and security, as well as reduced centralization.

 

  • Will ETH gas fees be cheaper?
    No, it will not be cheaper. Gas fees are governed by simple supply and demand. If there is more demand than supply, then gas prices are high. If there is more supply than demand, then gas prices will be low.

 

  • Is ETH 2.0 a new coin?
    No. There is only one $ETH. There is no $ETH2.

 

  • Is Ethereum going to be on POS?
    Yes. Ethereum’s current POW consensus will be shelved. However, the network will still operate the same to its end users.

 

  • Is ETH 2.0 going to help the current ecosystem?
    Yes. The projects that are built on Ethereum will benefit greatly from the upgrade.

 

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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