The Convergence
The Convergence
Derrick Mains
Bitcoin, Blockchain, NFTs, Smart Credits...what does it all mean? Join host Derrick Mains as he explores the emerging world of Web 3.0. We'll break down what's going on in simple to understand terms, and help you to determine where you want to put your energy.
Say Cheeze with Simon Hudson
What’s next for the journey of photos? Simon Hudson is the founder and CEO of Cheeze, Inc. Cheeze is a platform that lets photographers mint their photos as NFTs on the Blockchain. He is also the founder of Brndstr. Brndstr helps brands integrate social chat technologies into their companies’ internal systems. Entrepreneur and host, Derrick Mains, interviews Simon Hudson about Cheeze and the utility of photography within the Blockchain. They discuss the .JPG file, and the future of photographs related to NFTs. They compare the current state of NFTs to the historical change from analog to digital and show some similarities between the two. Learn more about the convergence of Web3, the blockchain, and Cryptocurrencies by subscribing to the Convergence Podcast. Follow the Convergence Podcast on social medias for the latest episodes, and perpetually relevant information on Web 3.0. For more information on Derrick Mains and the Convergence Podcast, including Video versions of the shows, go to https://www.theconvergencepodcast.com/.
Dec 8, 2022
25 min
Web3 and Festival Pass with Ed Vincent
Will NFTs Survive the Test of Time? Ed Vincent is an entrepreneur and CEO. He has founded skills in Entertainment, Advising, Data and Growth, NFTs and Web3, and more. He has recently started a business called: Festival Pass which provides unique opportunities to attend live events through NFTs.  Entrepreneur and host, Derrick Mains, interviews Ed Vincent about how his most recent endeavor, Festival Pass, utilizes Web 3.0. They discuss how the recent changes in NFTs and Web3 positively impact community building. Web 3.0 is the third generation of the World Wide Web. It is currently being developed and is working towards the decentralization of the internet. It attempts to solve a lot of issues brought about by Web 2.0. Festival Pass hopes to utilize the decentralization built in Web3 to create a vast and connected community.  Learn more about the convergence of Web3, the blockchain, and Cryptocurrencies by subscribing to the Convergence Podcast. Follow the Convergence Podcast on social medias for the latest episodes, and perpetually relevant information on Web 3.0. For more information on Derrick Mains and the Convergence Podcast, including Video versions of the shows, go to https://www.theconvergencepodcast.com/.
Nov 24, 2022
28 min
Can Web 3.0 Unite Humanity (Part II)
Aaron Bare is known for his work as an agent for change in society. He has visited 90+ countries with the goal of making life easier for everyone around him. He works to enact positive changes for the world by consulting world leaders and helping them make difficult decisions. He has also recently released a book titled, “Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big”. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:13 - Introductions 00:01:51 - Genesis for book 00:07:12 - Ad 00:09:11 - Next phase - start ups and accelerators 00:16:54 - Unintended consequences 00:24:30 - The future with Web 3.0 00:33:56 - Closing Entrepreneur and host, Derrick Mains, interviews Aaron Bare about Web 3.0. They discuss how the development of Web 3 can be used for positive societal changes, including the elimination of misinformation, digital assistance for businesses, and solving systemic issues within countries. Web 3.0 is the third generation of the World Wide Web. It is currently being developed and is working towards the decentralization of the internet. It attempts to solve a lot of issues brought about by Web 2.0.
Nov 10, 2022
35 min
Can Web 3.0 Unite Humanity (Part I)
Aaron Bare is known for his work as an agent for change in society. He has visited 90+ countries with the goal of making life easier for everyone around him. He works to enact positive changes for the world by consulting world leaders and helping them make difficult decisions. He has also recently released a book titled, “Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big”. 00:00 - Introduction 01:23 - Bare’s History 03:24 - Basics of Web 3.0 11:00 - AI Generation and Ownership 17:18 - Misinformation and Web 3.0 25:37 - Web 3.0 & Digital Assistance 31:13 - The Great Equalizer 33:38 - The Global Underemployment 40:25 - Wealth Distribution Entrepreneur and host, Derrick Mains, interviews Aaron Bare about Web 3.0. They discuss how the development of Web 3 can be used for positive societal changes, including the elimination of misinformation, digital assistance for businesses, and solving systemic issues within countries. Web 3.0 is the third generation of the World Wide Web. It is currently being developed and is working towards the decentralization of the internet. It attempts to solve a lot of issues brought about by Web 2.0. Learn more about the convergence of Web3, the blockchain, and Cryptocurrencies by subscribing to the Convergence Podcast. Follow the Convergence Podcast on social medias for the latest episodes, and perpetually relevant information on Web 3.0. For more information on Derrick Mains and the Convergence Podcast, including Video versions of the shows, go to https://www.theconvergencepodcast.com/. #web3 #artificialintelligence #carbonneutral
Oct 27, 2022
46 min
NFTs: Beyond Art
This week we take a look back at the structure of the NFT, and why it's such a viable option for tracking assets beyond just art. We speak with Nick Juntilla, Adam Small, and Ryan Juntilla, and Ryan Tregaskes. For more information, including our Video versions of the shows, go to our website at https://theconvergencepodcast.com
Oct 13, 2022
14 min
Psychedelic Virtual Reality with Bryce Skalla-Mindsly
Bryce Skalla of Mindsly joins Derrick this week to talk about the benefits and possibilities of augmented/virtual reality in conjunction with medications for mental and emotional health. The Convergence Podcast is an Audio and Video podcast series hosted by Derrick Mains. We'll cover and explain all things in the emerging Web 3.0 ecosphere. From Blockchains, NFTs, DAOs, and more, join us every week as Derrick learns from some of the industries leaders in the space. To find out more about our show, please go to https://www.theconvergencepodcast.com/ If you enjoyed this video with Bryce Skalla about NFTs, Blockchain, Smart contracts explained, and what is a smart contract NFT, please remember to like, share, subscribe and leave a comment if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback. We hope to see you here again soon! #nfts #smartcontracts #blockchain
Sep 29, 2022
36 min
The Crypto Hedge Fund, with Globe 3 Capital
Jeff Embry and Matt Lason join Derrick this week to talk bout the genesis of Globe 3 Capital. How do you decide what crypto product you should invest in? What should you look for? the panel discusses. The Convergence Podcast is an Audio and Video podcast series hosted by Derrick Mains. We'll cover and explain all things in the emerging Web 3.0 ecosphere. From Blockchains, NFTs, DAOs, and more, join us every week as Derrick learns from some of the industries leaders in the space. To find out more about our show, please go to https://www.theconvergencepodcast.com/ If you enjoyed this video with Jeff Embry and Matt Lason about NFTs, Blockchain, Smart contracts explained, and what is a smart contract NFT, please remember to like, share, subscribe and leave a comment if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback. We hope to see you here again soon! #nfts #smartcontracts #blockchain
Sep 22, 2022
51 min
Clarifying the Merge with Matthias Weissl
Matthias Weissl joins Derrick to discuss the upcoming merge, and what it means for those in the Crypto space. The Convergence Podcast is an Audio and Video podcast series hosted by Derrick Mains. We'll cover and explain all things in the emerging Web 3.0 ecosphere. From Blockchains, NFTs, DAOs, and more, join us every week as Derrick learns from some of the industries leaders in the space. To find out more about our show, please go to https://www.theconvergencepodcast.com/ If you enjoyed this video with Matthias Weissl about NFTs, Blockchain, Smart contracts explained, and what is a smart contract NFT, please remember to like, share, subscribe and leave a comment if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback. We hope to see you here again soon!
Sep 15, 2022
45 min
Explaining Tokens with Mathias Wessel
Mathias Wessel talks with Derrick Mains about the underlying functionality of Tokens, how they are used today, and in the future. The Convergence Podcast is an Audio and Video podcast series hosted by Derrick Mains. We'll cover and explain all things in the emerging Web 3.0 ecosphere. From Blockchains, NFTs, DAOs, and more, join us every week as Derrick learns from some of the industries leaders in the space. To find out more about our show, please go to https://www.theconvergencepodcast.com/ If you enjoyed this video with Mathias Wessel about NFTs, Blockchain, Smart contracts explained, and what is a smart contract NFT, please remember to like, share, subscribe and leave a comment if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback. We hope to see you here again soon! #nfts #smartcontracts #blockchain
Sep 8, 2022
32 min
Crypto Investment Strategy with Michael Durso
Michael Durso talks with Derrick Mains about how to navigate Crypto as an investment strategy during these turbulent times. The Convergence Podcast is an Audio and Video podcast series hosted by Derrick Mains. We'll cover and explain all things in the emerging Web 3.0 ecosphere. From Blockchains, NFTs, DAOs, and more, join us every week as Derrick learns from some of the industries leaders in the space. To find out more about our show, please go to https://www.theconvergencepodcast.com/ If you enjoyed this video with Michael Durso about NFTs, Blockchain, Smart contracts explained, and what is a smart contract NFT, please remember to like, share, subscribe and leave a comment if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback. We hope to see you here again soon! #nfts #smartcontracts #blockchain
Sep 1, 2022
38 min
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