Easing into Crypto

About Easing into Crypto

Cryptocurrency is about a lot more than just making money. We'll get there in later episodes, but first, I want to help you understand how crypto actually works (including how it will transform society, promote social justice, lead to brand new forms of art and creativity, form the foundation of futuristic online worlds, and protect personal autonomy). You might be wondering: - Did El Salvador really make Bitcoin an official currency you can pay taxes with? Yes. - Did an NFT (i.e., a piece of art that lives inside cryptocurrency) really sell for $69 million? Yes. - Is Bitcoin actually useful for anything, or is it just creating a lot of needless pollution? Yes. There's a lot to unpack here, and most educational resources I've come across are either way too simplistic or way too advanced. I'll start at the very beginning and gently guide you through all the concepts you need to understand to feel comfortable with cryptocurrency. There's so much potential here, but I want to do what I can to protect you from getting scammed or making costly mistakes. I certainly won't claim to be an expert, but I've spent many hundreds of hours studying all this, and I'm continuing to learn and make mistakes every day. I recommend starting with episode 0 and going through the series in numerical order from there—there are a lot of concepts to learn, and each episode builds on the previous ones. My goal with this podcast is to get you excited about what's possible here, and then to help you out by sharing what I wish I'd known back when I got started. This is for you whether you're brand new to crypto (maybe even brand new to investing in general), a seasoned investor wanting to dive deep for potentially huge returns, or a non-techie passionate about social justice, personal freedom, or moving toward a utopian future for humanity. Visit the podcast's website to see all the episodes laid out in order and broken down into four mini-series: https://www.easingintocrypto.com (https://www.easingintocrypto.com) Here’s a map of the episodes: - 0-1: Why crypto is important, and why you might consider listening to me - 2-6: How blockchains and crypto work, focusing on Bitcoin - 7-8: How Ethereum works - 9-11: NFT’s (non-fungible tokens), which are more than just expensive pictures - 12: DAO’s (decentralized autonomous organizations), the crypto version of corporations - 13-15: DeFi (decentralized finance), how crypto is reinventing finance - 16-18: Preparing to invest in crypto - 19-21: All the major categories of investment opportunity, including my list of coins and tokens - 22-23: Wrapping up investing Thanks for reading and listening, Michael Caloz crypto@michaelcaloz.com (mailto:crypto@michaelcaloz.com)

Publisher

Michael Caloz

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jun 2021

Latest episode

16 May 2023

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 May 2023

   Special: The #1 threat facing our species—worse than climate change and nuclear war

   This feels vulnerable to share because this isn't pleasant news, and I might seem crazy. But it feels like I have a responsibility here. It feels like I'm watching the house catching on fire, but few people have noticed. And those who *have* are focusing on that one burning curtain… when the entire foundation is about to collapse. But, I’m also optimistic. Because if everyone comes together to spread the word and take action, we might be able to turn this threat into something absolutely wonderful instead. Yes, this is about AI—but a very different (and far more dangerous) part of it than the typical ChatGPT- and MidJourney-focused discussions you’ve been hearing. The original post on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelcaloz_the-1-threat-to-our-survival-as-a-species-activity-7062476520140783616-BqBA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) The MidJourney post I mentioned (https://www.reddit.com/r/midjourney/comments/12zi8eu/the_same_prompts_one_year_apart/) comparing images made from the exact same prompt just one year apart The webpage I created with all my top recommended links (https://www.michaelcaloz.com/2023/05/11/ai-related-links/) for learning more about AI (including videos, podcasts, articles, and threads). Please also feel free to post questions or comments there about this episode. Thanks for listening! P.S. If you feel freaked out after reading this (as I did during a lot of my research), I highly recommend meditation. Here's my new 7-day guided series (https://www.michaelcaloz.com/2023/04/15/my-7-day-guided-meditation-series-for-complete-beginners-and-beyond/).

2. 

   29 Nov 2022

   Episode 26.5: Who to trust in the crypto world, who I follow, and technical analysis & market cycles

   - The five categories of writers / podcasters / YouTubers - Which of those you should trust - What's wrong with "gurus," and three ways they trick you - Being careful even of people you trust - What's wrong with technical analysis and market cycles - What to do instead of looking at technical chart patterns - Who I personally follow - What I'm doing with my money ----- The corresponding blog post with links and images: https://www.michaelcaloz.com/2022/04/26/easing-into-crypto-part-26-how-to-decide-who-to-trust-in-the-crypto-world-technical-analysis-market-cycles-and-an-update-on-my-longish-term-portfolio/ (https://www.michaelcaloz.com/2022/04/26/easing-into-crypto-part-26-how-to-decide-who-to-trust-in-the-crypto-world-technical-analysis-market-cycles-and-an-update-on-my-longish-term-portfolio/)

3. 

   28 Nov 2022

   Episode 26: Long-time update, reflections on the crash, portfolio, lessons from StrongBlock & Terra

   - What happened to me and crypto - Lessons from StrongBlock, Terra, and Anchor Protocol - The portfolio I recommend to friends nowadays - What happened to LUNA/UST - Reflections on the crypto market crash(es) Update: Even since I recorded this a few weeks ago, a lot has changed in the crypto world. As usual, I still have long-term faith in crypto, but it's certainly a rocky period right now. It's also worth noting that Freeway, a platform I mentioned in this episode, is not accepting new accounts right now due to the high market volatility. Stay safe out there, and make sure you take time away from crypto to recharge and stay healthy. ----- The corresponding blog post with links and images: https://www.michaelcaloz.com/2022/04/26/easing-into-crypto-part-26-how-to-decide-who-to-trust-in-the-crypto-world-technical-analysis-market-cycles-and-an-update-on-my-longish-term-portfolio/ (https://www.michaelcaloz.com/2022/04/26/easing-into-crypto-part-26-how-to-decide-who-to-trust-in-the-crypto-world-technical-analysis-market-cycles-and-an-update-on-my-longish-term-portfolio/)

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