On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle kick things off talking about the background of the $SAFE airdrop and how folks can look into if they received an allocation (just check https://app.safe.global) before diving into a brand new experiment from the Cent team called Up.Army, or just Up for short. After giving a so-so breakdown of what Up and bonding curves are, Matthew called an audible and brought Cameron, co-founder of Cent, to give a better overview of what Up is and how to think about it. To round things out, Matthew & Rizzle give folks a quick preview of tomorrow's Cyberbrokers-themed WIP Meetup. Pro-tip: make sure you sign up to https://www.paradigmfound.com/ ahead of time. Support MARS by collecting a FREE edition of this episode over on Pods.Media/MARS. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @safe @warpcast_ @cent @thomasdylandan2 @chejazi @coinbase @base @rainbowdotme @memeexplorers @catswilleatyou @flashmob96 @stellabelle @uniswap @cyberbrokers_ @nofungiesgiven @cartar_l @baybackner @metageistvr @patriziabarnato @fabianospeziari @ourzora @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @joseacabrerav

NFA DYOR Now that's out of the way on this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk crypto taxes, The Sandbox as a viable world to create game experiences in, Workstation95 by sgt_slaughtermelon, tomorrow's WIP Meetup featuring an in-world art experience curated by Bay Backner before jumping into Nifty Island for a brand new halving-inspired gaming experience designed by Metageist. Support MARS by collecting a free edition of this episode over on Pods.Media HERE. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @tokentax @trislit @awakentax @patriziabarnato @fabianospeziari @metageistvr @thesandboxgame @cryptovoxels @forceshidden @warpcast_ @DavidFeinsteinn @benroy__ @ensdomains @twitter @sgt_sl8termelon @pfeffunit @workstation95 @cent @memeexplorers @hyperfy_io @linkedin @mattiac @baybackner @spatial_io @oncyber @fractilians7 @meshfair @cyberbrokers_ @suno_ai_ @foxyoga_om @metabrookhawk @lordkanwulf @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @pranksy

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle reflect on everything that happened outside and around (i.e. not at) the NFT NYC conference last week. The vibes were reminiscent of a 5 year class reunion. Everyone is in a better situation, successful, and still very much friends. For everyone that we met there, it was a pleasure, and everyone we missed, make sure you hit up Rizzlefest in the fall. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @bryanbrinkman @cartar_l @josiebellini @cyberbrokers_ @CallMeLatasha @dave_krugman @ALLSHIPS @farcaster_xyz @warpcast_ @tryrollhq @trislit @skybravoshow @lwsnbaker @louiecrhymes @metabrookhawk @ezincr @fellenzmusic @plutonicmind @wgmeets @jaendotart @KaneMayfield @aaronhuey @co1born @toadswiback @skygolpe @vanarman @AndrewSteinwold @itsreallysho @niftygateway @empresstrash @sandyme0ws @coldie @ScrillaVentura @SuperchiefNFT @nfcsummit @WizardX_0x @nftsmart @thesandboxgame @fabianospeziari @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom

What. A. Tuesday. Sheesh. On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle try to unpack all the big things that went down on Tuesday March 26th in Cryptoland starting with the sold out CENTS release over on sovrn.art. Matthew explains the nuance and artistic intent behind the project before touching on the $200k "Vampire Kiss" DRAKULA is currently carrying out by offering video content creators up to $1000 in $DEGEN a week to take their Tik-tok talents to the Farcaster protocol powered video sharing app. Before getting to the third big news event of Tuesday, Rizzle jumps in to give an up date on Rizzlefest 2024 and sings Charl3s of Nifty Island's praises for absolutely crushing the WIP last week and previewing tomorrow's WIP featuring the spectacular Bay Backner who will be taking the WIP Fam into Decentraland to tour the MESH Fair Art Week build out. On the way to wrapping up, Matthew gives a quick overview of the $62M Munchables hack that happened on the Blast shitchain before highlighting the badass SEAL 911 Team that appears to have swooped in to save the day, $62M, and somehow and extra $35M in the process. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @sovrnart @bitcoin @blast_l2 @pacmanblur @_munchables_ @alexmasmej @Drakulaapp @farcaster_xyz @warpcast_ @ezincr @thesandboxgame @audius @axieinfinity @stellabelle @mxjxn @viamirror @ensdomains @coldie @kurokeh @nfcsummit @superrare @louiecrhymes @cyberbrokers_ @MetaBrookHawk @baybackner @MESHfair @decentraland @metageistvr @kelseykdriscoll @zachxbt @samczsun @_seal_org @github @charl3svii @nifty_island @supahmarbler @skybravoshow @flyfrogsnft @0xSteady @steadystudios_ @binx3ps @dragonateyt @dragonatesmom @ted

This week on MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about working in web3 - some red flags, good signs, and other things to be on the look out for as you interview with various teams and projects in the space based on their decade plus experience working in crypto full-time. That conversation (somehow) ends up becoming a vibe check on the overall state of the blockchain that examines the past week of memecoin shenanigans as well as million dollar mints by XCOPY x Neonglitch on Farcaster along with other artists mints from folks like Fabiano Speziari and neurocolor. Collect this episode over on Pods.Media HERE Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @collectpods @CohentheWriter @co1born @museumofcrypto @solana @telegram @farcaster_xyz @neurocolor @xcopyart @neonglitch86 @warpcast_ @dwr @charl3svii @nifty_island @prtydao @steveklbnf @bnolan @cryptovoxels @raybuckton @viamirror

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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