E73: Bitcoin OG: I Discovered Bitcoin Sub 10 dollars!

When Shift Happens Podcast

Dave Shin is the head of business development at LayerZero, an interoperability protocol that connects blockchains (50+ and counting), allowing developers to build seamless omnichain applications, tokens, and experiences. With over 20 years of experience in investment banking, and over a decade of experience in the Crypto world, Dave is one of the brightest minds in the space. In this conversation, we dive into: -Dave's discovery of Bitcoin in 2012 -Why gaming is the future of Web3 -The role of Immutable X in pioneering Web3 gaming innovation -Dave's vision for a future where gaming integrates with human interaction -The global shift from the U.S dollar to digital currencies -How Africa's geopolitical nature makes them a potential goldmine And more! ---------------- SPONSORS: 💰 Earn up to €100 and be eligible for multiple airdrops by Registering to Swissborg via the following link: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/kevin... 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com ♾️ Astar Network is a Web3 hub for innovation, offering tools and a blockchain platform for decentralized apps and smart contracts. It invites users to innovate and connect in a community-driven ecosystem, transforming ideas into reality with its robust infrastructure. https://astar.network/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz/rewards-station --------------- Connect with Dave 👇 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shin-novation/?originalSubdomain=sg Twitter: https://x.com/shin_novation Connect with LayerZero 👇 Twitter: https://x.com/LayerZero_Labs Website: https://layerzero.network/ Connect with When Shift Happens👇 Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/KevinWSHPod ----------------- Contents of the Video 0:00 Intro 3:54 Swift Networks Priorities on Banking 5:16 What is The Swift Network 7:41 The Role of Banks and Profit Incentives in Crypto 10:42 Impact of Greed in the Financial Industry 12:09 The Need for a Social Credit System 13:55 SwissBorg Partnership 15:55 The Need for a Social Credit System 21:05 Why is Being Spiritual and Religious so Important 25:13 Key Values You Want Your Kids to Grow Up With 27:36 Dave Shin Asian Upbringing in Canada 31:03 Mantle Partnership 39:16 Astar Network Partnership 40:05 Working at Canada's Biggest Insurance Company 41:53 Discovering Bitcoin for the First Time 44:05 Unpacking Matthew Mellon’s Story ($500 Million Lost of XRP Token) 48:32 The Ripple Investment with Matthew Mellon and Chris Larsen 50:50 What Happened to Ripple Afterwards 53:04 Why do Newcomers Gravitate to Projects that Lack Identity 56:03 Importance of Business, Marketing Skills, and People Skills 57:36 How Big Is Gaming is Web2 World and the Future of Gaming in Web3 01:03:46 Why Join Immutable X? 01:05:04 Real World Assets in DeFi: Cicada and RWA on Maple Finance 01:01:15 The Role of Maple Finance 01:08:18 Africa’s Role in the Global Shift of Power 01:10:48 What is BRICS and The Decline of the US Dollar 01:12:29 Consequences of BRICS on the US 01:13:25 Using Wars as an Excuse to Print More Money 01:15:07 Is the US Dollar Over? What does this mean for my Investments? What’s the time frame? 01:18:59 What’s so Attractive about Africa and What Opportunity is there? 01:22:11 Final Thoughts and Takeaways