195. TBR - Are NAT Block Runners the New Miners on Bitcoin?! Apple Vision Pro Talk

Iman and Will, navigate a myriad of topics at the intersection of technology and finance. They kick off the conversation by revisiting their diverse interview content, ranging from metaverse musings to deep dives into digital matter theory and the stalwart bitcoin. As they reflect on the initially polarizing and now widely embraced non-arbitrary aspects of bitcoin, they unravel how such innovations often overcome early resistance to revolutionize industries. The episode takes a timely turn as Will shares his eager anticipation for the upcoming headset release, contemplating the far-reaching implications of cutting-edge technology on both our health and social fabrics. The duo dives into the pervasive influence of AI, predicting how self-driving cars will augment our relationship with tech and hypothesize the deep cultural shifts accompanying AR and VR technologies. Iman and Will broaden the scope to examine the digital economy, discussing the impact and challenges of introducing token generation tools and hashing out the nuances of non-arbitrary vs. arbitrary tokens in the marketplace. With the debut of Non-Arbitrary Tokens on the horizon, they dissect market reactions, index system updates, and the volatile trading sphere these tokens navigate. They touch on the compelling philosophy behind bitmap, the most significant NFT project to date, and implications for the metaverse—an environment where branding is as crucial as the technology that underpins it. They convey the magnitude of change over the last century, urging an embrace of transformation and adaptability. Delving into the role of financial institutions in the burgeoning metaverse, Iman and Will critique skepticism towards technological advances. They conclude by addressing job trends, the discovery of patterns in blockchain technology, and the enthralling prospect of "block running" and how that could potentially become as ubiquitous as mining in the cryptocurrency space. Topics: First up, they reflect on the initially polarizing and now widely embraced non-arbitrary aspects of bitcoin. Next, Apple Vision Pro is on the horizon, Will explains why he’s excited about the launch. Then, a compelling philosophy conversation behind bitmap and the environment where branding is as crucial as the technology that underpins it and finally, critique skepticism towards technological advances and the discovery of patterns in blockchain technology. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord