The Non-Fungibles Show

Interview - Episode 7: The Repercussions of AI Adoption with Mark Nasila

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0200

How goes it, my dudes? Mic has a rather fascinating chat with world renowned data science and analytics expert, Mark Nasila, on AI in the metaverse. Will the creator of today be the creator of tomorrow? Where is AI leading us? What can we expect? All this and more, so stay tuned!

WTF NFT - Episode 7: Discord Terms You SHOULD Know

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0200

In this episode we take a look at some terms frequently used on Discord. All tokens and NFT projects rely on a healthy ecosystem of users on Discord, where all the latest news, challenges, votes and prizes are released. What does it mean to earn an "allow list" role? How do you get involved in a Discord "raffle"? Do you know how to make the most of a "public sale" of a project you care about? If you are clued up already, then big ups to ya. If not, fret not, we’ve got you covered.

DApps - Episode 7: How The NBA Made It Big On Blockchain

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0200

Caitlin takes us through the top dApps of the week, like Sorare, which allows you to collect, play and win NFTs featuring NBA, NFL and MLB stars. Next we look at Gods Unchained and its free in-game ownership model; Algorand - a decentralized network built to solve the Blockchain Trilemma; and Chainalysis, a US blockchain analysis firm doing incredible work in the crypto analysis and crypto safety spaces.

Interview - Episode 6: Creativity in the metaverse with Adam De Cata

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0200

We got a real treat in the form of Adam De Cata, the CEO of NFT Tech, whose projects have included being involved with the likes of the Harry Potter franchise, and Decentraland's virtual Australia Open, where people had a ball watching the tennis... ba dum tss. He's also working on bringing Elvis back to life with Web3 through art. Catch all this and more in this in-depth discussion.

WTF NFT - Episode 6: NFT Terms You Should Know

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0200

Lebo's lowdown about what lingo the kids are using these days include "minting", "secondary market", "flipping" and "floor sweeping". Buckle up, buttercup because you’re about to get totally clued up.

DApps - Episode 6: What Is The Bored Ape Yacht Club? This & Other Dapps Explained

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0200

Howdy, folks! Here we cover some well-known basics, like the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC for short) as well as the universality of USD Token, a digital stablecoin, pegged to the United States dollar, which can serve as a form of passive income to non-US dollar earners.

Interview - Episode 5: Fashion Runway Opportunities in the Metaverse with Badrriya Henry

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0200

Welcome to Dubai, Habibi! Here we chat with Badrriya Henry, the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Semblance World, a virtual world of brands where fashion can be exhibited, explored and experienced. Both Mic and Badrriya attended the Dubai Metaverse Assembly in 2022. Check in with what Badrriya has to say on the latest news coming out of Dubai.

WTF NFT - Episode 5: Step-by-Step Guide to Metamask for Beginners

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0200

Want to set up your Metamask Wallet and need some inside scoops and tips? Lebo has you covered, boo! Remember to only download approved apps and head over to metamask.io to find out more about this nifty virtual wallet and how to get the most out of it.

DApps - Episode 5: Dubai’s Iconic Museum of The Future & Their Plans For Metaverse Adoption

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0200

Here Caitlin takes us through why Burj Dubai ain't got sh*t on the Museum of the Future. The Economy Ministry is setting up shop in a virtual world that is taking shape on UAE soil...or sand in their case. We also check out what Solana is offering up as well as the exciting RNDR token and how to get involved.

Interview - Episode 4: Future of Fashion In The Metaverse with Kadine James

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0200

In this interview with renowned digital fashion-fundi, Kadine James, we explore the possibilities and projections of the world of retail, fashion and consumer collectibles in the future. Kadine heads up The Immersive Kind Studio, which deals with 3D virtual and digital fashion and art. Grab a cuppa and hear what this pioneer in virtual tech has to say about leading fashion brands and virtual opportunities.

WTF NFT - Episode 4: Simple Breakdown of Floor Price, DAO and HODL

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0200

How low can you go? Lebo takes us through weird and wonderful terms and lingo like "floor price", "DAO", and "HODL". Confused? Don’t worry! Lebo will get you up to speed with all the crazy crypto-speak.

DApps - Episode 4: How Metaverse Games, Music and Smart Contracts are Changing it Up

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200

When kids ask what games your phone has, if you mention Gala Games, they'd probably worship the ground you walk on. Cait takes us through what this expansive platform has to offer, including Polygon, Audius and the infamous Dogecoin. We can haz much bull marketz? Big desires.

Interview - Episode 3: CyberKongz Legends | Henry the GrApe & Inverted Discuss All Things Metaverse

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0200

We head into the metaverse for a chat between Mambo and the CyberKongz team. CyberKongz are unique and randomly generated 2D or 3D NFT Social Avatars, which users can use for online experiences. The CyberKongz community hosts some of the best developers in the NFT and De-Fi spaces. Once you know what their avatars look like, you’ll see them all over the metaverse, sometimes in their natural jungle habitat, and sometimes out exploring the rest of the virtual world.

WTF NFT - Episode 3: How to use Discord | Easy Guide

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0200

We got a real treat for ya this time.

We return with a step-by-step guide to joining Discord and making the most of your journey in the web3 world.

Be sure to check out the official Discord website discord.com to be in the know, soon you'll be a Discord pro!

Yes, that rhyme was intentional.

DApps - Episode 3: What is Decentraland, Juno, Compound & the BAT Token?

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0200

Hello there.

In this snippet we look at giants like Decentraland, Juno - a smart contracts permissionless network, Compound, ENS and finally the BAT Token. Feeling confused? We got you covered.

Just be sure to do your own research, throw up a Google search and get schooled by empowering yourself and keeping updated with new changes to the web3 ecosystem.

Interview - Episode 2: How an Australian, African Company Transhumanism is Accelerating AI feat. Peter Xing

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Mic discusses all things AI with Peter Xing, the co-founder of Transhuman Coin and Transhumanism Australia. In addition to his work on many other industry leading initiatives, Peter also works as a Digital & Data Solutions Lead at KPMG, dealing with transformation initiatives in AI, automation and the metaverse; he’s a Singularity Group Expert on Transhumanism and Emerging Technologies; and is an Executive Member of Science Party Australia, which has combined with progressive parties to form Fusion Party Australia.

WTF NFT - Episode 2: Fast Facts | Crypto & NFT World

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0200

Hey yo, D.Y.O.R! What the heck does that even mean? Lebo tells all in this snippet. We also cover "NFT" and "Web3" since they're still abstract terms in this fast-paced world!

DApps - Episode 2: How Uniswap Is Making BIG Waves

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0200

OoooWeee, back at it again! This time we delve into some really fresh acts on the web3 scene. Uniswap is a crypto exchange platform that is making waves. Next up is Aave, a liquidity market protocol where participants can enter as depositors or borrowers...or even BOTH! Following behind, Cait discusses how sick Illuvium looks as a decentralized game, complete with cool back stories and gorgeous visuals. Lastly, we look at The Graph, an indexing protocol for querying networks like Ethereum. That's all folks! Hop on over to the next one for more dope dapp knowledge.

Interview - Episode 1: The Epic Rise of the Metaverse feat. Yossi Hasson

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0200

Mic will be chatting with CEO and co-founder of Metaversal, Yossi Hasson. Metaversal is an innovative holding company that combines a venture studio and investment firm focused on NFTs, web3 and Crypto. They have recently just launched their own NFT project called Omega Runner. Listen to Mic and Yossi breakdown the market and where Yossi sees it going in the future. Yossi is a proper maverick and it’s a conversation not to be missed.

WTF NFT - Episode 1: A Beginners Guide to Trending Terms and Phrases

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0200

From Airdrops to AMA's and Mooning in between. Lebo breaks down the basics of what these terms mean in the metaverse. Stay tuned for more lingo, jargon and turns of phrase used by the kids of today.

How else y'all gonna stay in the know, henny!?

DApps - Episode 1: What Are Dapps, and How Do They Work?

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0200

"What the fox is Metamask!?" is all we hear. Caitlin covers the top decentralized applications (known as 'dapps') of the week. Delving into Coingecko, the world's largest independant source of reliable crypto data. Axie Infinity may be all fluff but holds its own as THE game to get involved with if you're looking to make some side-cheddar. Lastly we have Opensea - an online NFT marketplace and Africarare (that's us BTW) a 3D virtual reality experience, a home for African creativity and innovation.

Episode 9: Web3 2022 Round Up - featuring Mic Mann

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Mic Mann and Adi Loveland take us through this year in a roundup, taking a look at the highs and lows of the 2022 year in crypto, web3, and the metaverse. As always, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole – covering the latest developments in the FTX saga as well as some exciting news from Steve Aoki and... Trump? Stranger things have happened!

Then Caitlin takes us through the top dApps of the week, like the WAX blockchain, as well as the promising new play-to-earn game, Blockchain Brawlers and lastly the holy grail of web3 news, Decrypt.

Then it’s back to Lebo for What the F*** NFT? Where she covers some lingo these darn kids are using like "degen". "FUD" and "LFG". Trust us, you'll want to stick around for this section! You'll become a hit with your grandkid at the Christmas gathering, no need to thank us. We enjoy making you relevant.

Then it’s over to Mic, who has an in-depth conversation with Adi Loveland, Head Writer & Creative Director at Africarare.

As always, the episode ends with the Share the NFT Love segment, in which the team gives away cool merchandise, NFTs and allow-list spots.

Episode 8: Centralized vs Decentralized - featuring Farzam Ehsani

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole as always – covering the aftermath of the FTX scandal as well as some exciting news with some golden Bored Apes.

Then Caitlin takes us through the top dApps of the week, like Art Gobblers borrowing the same art style as his hit show, 'Rick and Morty', for an NFT venture. We also look at the Binance Token, amidst all the news it's a relevant one to get familiar with. And lastly a cool move-to-earn platform called Step'N.

Then it’s back to Lebo for What the F*** NFT?

She’ll be taking us through what went down at this year's glittering Nedbank Golf Challenge and how Africarare got involved and created a virtual golf experience for fans of all ages.

Then it’s over to Mic, who has an in-depth conversation with Farzam Ehsani, CEO and Co-Founder of VALR.com Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange, about the hottest topic on everyone's mind: Centralized versus Decentralized.

As always, the episode ends with the Share the NFT Love segment, in which the team gives away cool merchandise, NFTs and allow-list spots.

Episode 7: AI in the Metaverse - featuring Mark Nasila

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0200

EPISODE 7 IS HERE! Thanks to all of you who have been liking and subscribing to the Non-Fungibles show.

In this episode, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole as always – this time touching on some obscure, bizarre, slightly insane and other exciting topics, like how NFT start-up, OneOf has partnered with a seafood delivery service to create a NFT-based membership club; how a police raid in the US uncovered 3.36 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin hidden on a hard drive; the FTX Sam Bankman-Fried fiasco; and Africarare’s announcement that the highly anticipated 3D Normunda Tribe avatars will be launching soon.

Then Caitlin takes us through the top dApps of the week, like Sorare, which allows you to collect, play and win NFTs featuring NBA, NFL and MLB stars. She also covers Gods Unchained and its free in-game ownership model; Algorand - a decentralized network built to solve the Blockchain Trilemma; and Chainalysis – a US blockchain analysis firm doing incredible work in the crypto analysis and crypto safety spaces.

Then it’s back to Lebo for What the F*** NFT?

She’ll be taking us through what the term “Allowlist” actually means; as well as all the details that you need to keep up to speed with the Normunda Tribe launch.

Then it’s over to Mic, who has a fascinating chat with data science and analytics expert, Mark Nasila on AI in the metaverse.

As always, the episode ends with the Share the NFT Love segment, in which the team gives away cool merchandise, NFTs and allow-list spots.

Episode 6: Creativity in the Open Metaverse - featuring Adam De Cata

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0200

EPISODE 6 IS HERE! Thank you all for liking and subscribing to our show. We have been hard at work on these new episodes and cannot wait to bring you more soon!

In this episode, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole and deals with hot topics like Scott Eastwood's NFT Beer Chug Challenge to Cyberkongz entering our very own Ubuntuland Metaverse.

Then Caitlin takes us through the top dApps of the week, ranging from the Bored Apes to USD Coin.

After that, Mic chats to Adam De Cata, the CEO of NFT Tech, whose projects have included being involved with the likes of Harry Potter to Decentraland's virtual Australia Open, where people had a ball watching the tennis... ba dum tss. He's also working on bringing Elvis back to life with Web3

Then it’s back to Lebo for What the F*** NFT?

The episode ends with the Share the NFT Love segment, in which the team gives away cool merchandise, NFTs and allow-list spots.

Episode 5: The Retail Metaverse - featuring Semblance World

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole and deals with hot topics like Disney and Marvel’s plans to release some of their IP as NFTs; how a CryptoPunk NFT just sold for $4.5 million; the Meta Quest Pro launch; Apple's greenlight of NFT sales in games and apps; and the big news that South African media giant Primedia is driving their assets into Ubuntuland.

Then Caitlin takes us through the top dApps of the week, including the Dubai Metaverse, Solana, ChainLink and RNDR.

After that, Mic chats to Badrriya Henry, the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Semblance World, a virtual world of brands where fashion can be exhibited, explored and experienced.

Then it’s back to Lebo for What the NFT? In this episode, she’s going to be taking you through the process of setting up a MetaMask wallet.

The episode ends with the Share the NFT Love segment, in which the team gives away cool merchandise, NFTs and allow-list spots.

Episode 4: Faux Leopard Skin - featuring Kadine James

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole to touch on hot topics like the Eth Merge; the $54 million DOODLEZ capital raise; how Starbucks and the NFL are getting in on the NFT game; and the big news that one of Africa’s biggest banks has just bought land in Ubuntuland.

Next up, Caitlin takes us through the top dApps of the week, including Gala Games, Polygon, Audius and Dogecoin.

Then it’s back to Lebo for her popular What the NFT? rundown, as she helps us better understand some of the jargon that tech experts love to use.

After Lebo, we enter the metaverse for a chat with Mambo and digital fashion doyenne, Kadine James. Kadine is regarded as one of the world’s top Web3 influencers and has pioneered cutting-edge creative platforms with brands like Yahoo, Paramount, Warner Brothers and Decentraland. In addition to crypto fashion, her scope includes digital art, blockchain, NFTs, metaverse production, avatar design and immersive storytelling that will evolve the next generation of interactive experiences for Web3. She is the founder of The Immersive KIND, a creative collective that explores the future of post-reality experiences, and co-founder of Aniseed, the world's first carbon-neutral NFT platform.

Episode 3: Building a Web3 Community - featuring CyberKongz

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0200

Join your hosts' Mambo, Caitlin and Lebo for Episode 3 as they take you through the latest news in the rollercoaster ride that is the VR space.

As usual, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole with the developments in the tech world.

Next up, Caitlin takes us through a list of the week’s top dApps.

Then it’s back to Lebo for her regular What the NFT? rundown, as she helps us better understand some of the weird and wonderful terms that crypto folk throw about.

After Lebo, we go into the metaverse for a chat between Mambo and the CyberKongz team. CyberKongz are unique and randomly generated 2D or 3D NFT Social Avatars, which users can use for online experiences. The CyberKongz community hosts some of the best developers in the NFT and De-Fi spaces. Once you know what their avatars look like, you’ll see them all over the metaverse, sometimes in their natural jungle habitat, and sometimes out exploring the rest of the virtual world.

Episode 2: Humano ex Machina - featuring Peter Xing

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200

Join your hosts Mic, Caitlin and Lebo for Episode 2 as they take you through the latest news, developments and craziness in the VR space.

First up, Lebo takes us Down the Rabbit Hole with the latest news in the web3 world. Then Caitlin zaps us through the Top Dapps of the week. Next up, Lebo does her regular What the NFT? schtick to help us get a better understanding of this new language we all speak. The episode culminates with Mic in conversation with Peter Xing, the co-founder of Transhuman Coin and Transhumanism Australia. In addition to his work on many other industry leading initiatives, Peter also works as a Digital & Data Solutions Lead at KPMG, dealing with transformation initiatives in AI, automation and the metaverse; he’s a Singularity Group Expert on Transhumanism and Emerging Technologies; and is an Executive Member of Science Party Australia, which has combined with progressive parties to form Fusion Party Australia.

Yup, the man is impressive, so this is a chat not to be missed!

See you down the rabbit hole!

Episode 1: Become a Metaverse Ninja - featuring Yossi Hasson

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0200

Become a Metaverse Ninja - The Hitchhiker's Guide to Life, The Metaverse and Everything is a new show from Africarare that features the latest news, trends, topics and thought leadership around crypto, Web 3.0, NFTs and the metaverse.

Join your hosts Mic, Caitlin and Lebo as they take you on a ride through the crazy, exhilarating world of the metaverse.

Lebo will be taking us Down the Rabbit Hole with the latest news in the Web3, Crypto, Metaverse and blockchain world. Caitlin’s going to give us a rundown of the Top 5 Dapps of the week, starting with a general overview of our favourite picks to start the show, and Mic will be chatting with Yossi Hasson, the CEO and co-founder of Metaversal. Metaversal is is an innovative holding company that combines a venture studio and investment firm focused on NFTs, web3 and Crypto. They have recently just launched their own NFT project called Omega Runner. Listen to Mic and Yossi breakdown the market and where Yossi sees it going in the future. Yossi is a proper maverick and it’s a conversation not to be missed.