In this episode, Jay Steinback, yWhales CEO & Co-Founder brings together a panel of esteemed guests to delve into the dynamic world of Web3 and cutting-edge technology. Joining Jay are Janine Grainger, CEO & Co-Founder of Easy Crypto, and Michael Toner, Chief Marketing Officer at Threedium. The episode starts by diving into the new off-ramp game-changing features of MetaMask, including its traditional bank and PayPal cash-out options, poised to redefine the crypto landscape and user experience. The conversation then shifts to the...
In this episode, Jay Steinback, yWhales CEO & Co-Founder brings together a panel of esteemed guests to delve into the dynamic world of Web3 and cutting-edge technology. Joining Jay are Janine Grainger, CEO & Co-Founder of Easy Crypto, and Michael Toner, Chief Marketing Officer at Threedium. The episode starts by diving into the new off-ramp game-changing features of MetaMask, including its traditional bank and PayPal cash-out options, poised to redefine the crypto landscape and user experience. The conversation then shifts to the exciting news of Visa's foray into stablecoin settlement on the Solana blockchain, bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain tech. Additionally, we explore SOMA Finance's groundbreaking step towards issuing the first-ever retail-compliant digital security and its potential implications for the financial landscape. This episode offers a deep dive into the cryptocurrency market, Circle's strategic deployment of USDC on Layer 2 networks, and the booming Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) market, projected to hit $7.91 billion by 2030. With concise segments on VR interoperability, Web3 authentication, insights into engineers leaving Meta's Llama models project, and an update on SpaceX's Starship, primed for its IFT2 mission, this engaging discussion provides essential insights for executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders eager to navigate the Web3 and emerging tech landscape.
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Janine’s LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/janine-grainger-easycrypto
Easy Crypto’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/easycrypto
Easy Crypto’s Website: https://easycrypto.com/
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Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeToner
Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toner/
Threedium’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Threedium
Threedium’s Website: https://www.threedium.io/
Learn more: https://links.ywhales.com/Threedium
About Guests
Janine Grainger is the Co-Founder & CEO of Easy Crypto, where she spearheads the company's strategic development initiatives. With an impressive background in finance, economics, and consulting, Janine has spent several years delivering strategic solutions for prominent corporations such as Air New Zealand and Westpac, along with valuable experience in the public sector.
Michael Toner serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Threedium, a pioneering 3D and AR company that is shaping the future of the 3D Internet. Threedium empowers global brands to craft and disseminate immersive 3D and AR experiences within their e-commerce and web3 commerce platforms, revolutionizing the way products are bought and sold in the 3D web landscape.
Before his role at Threedium, Toner accumulated over a decade of experience overseeing B2B digital marketing strategies for Fortune 500 companies and global financial institutions. His journey to Threedium commenced in early 2021, bringing a wealth of expertise to the company's innovative endeavors. Michael holds an MBA from Drexel University and resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife and two sons.
Timestamps
0:37 Jay’s intro
3:20 Guests intro
5:04 MetaMask Introduces Bank and PayPal Cash-Out Options
09:40 Breaking: Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement Pilot to Solana
13:50 SOMA Finance to Issue the First Retail Compliant Digital Security
23:00 The current state of crypto
27:04 Circle deploys USDC on Layer 2 networks OP Mainnet and Base
33:45 Augmented Reality (AR) And Virtual Reality (VR) In Healthcare Market is estimated to be US$ 7.91 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 26.0% during the forecast period – By PMI
+ Meta is Reportedly Partnering with LG to Create Apple Vision Pro Competitor
53:20 Engineers who worked at Meta’s Llama models have quit, here’s why
56:56 SpaceX Starship is stacked and ready for IFT2
1:01:26 Closing thoughts and contact
DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.
