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Full Shard: Ep 4 - Worldwide Expansion Big ideas, bold moves. In tech, Web3, media, public sector & beyond. History in the making, one breakthrough at a time. W/ @beniaminmincu @lucianmincu @luciantodea & special guest @xAdamBates. 00:00 - 2 weeks into the US elections 16:36 - Romanian elections 28:35 - xMoney and Stablecoins 41:27 - How to change the world 55:38 - Memecoins and AI 1:09:16 - Adam Bates' story 1:34:52 - Why Adam chose MultiversX 1:39:24 - Trip to South Korea 1:46:55 - Opportunities in South Korea 1:53:12 - Opportunities for MultiversX 1:55:00 - Challenges for MultiversX 1:57:28 - Q&A with Adam Bates 2:18:50 - Lessons learned
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Full Shard: Episode 1 3 voices, real talk, unfiltered takes, candid laughs and some spicy bts insights. We're diving into crypto, the MultiversX transformation, FTX, AI, Trump and more.
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It starts tomorrow ⏳
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Full Shard: Episode 3 - Global Vibe Shift A massive political victory of global impact. For tech, crypto and society at large. Hot takes, predictions and insights. 00:00 - Highlight reel 01:01 - Where is the world at? 06:20 - Trump wins the US elections 20:57 - Predictions for what's coming 49:53 - Implications for the crypto space 1:14:51 - Exciting developments for MultiversX 1:30:57 - Memecoins - the trojan horse? 1:50:44 - AI - best product market fit for crypto 2:13:48 - Lessons, insights, bets 2:19:41 - Best recent books 2:26:21 - Conclusion
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We're close to achieving peak blockchain performance, without compromising on sharding, security and decentralization. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 3: Global Vibe Shift
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Full Shard: Episode 2 - Founder Mode Stories you’ve never heard before. Unexpected takes. 3 founders breaking down big ideas around success, Web3, the US election and more. 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Lucian T. lost a bet 05:50 - Founder Mode 22:48 - What is MultiversX building 34:08 - What keeps Beni up at night 37:31 - Trump’s crypto & blockchain approach 46:33 - OpenAI’s Project Strawberry 59:57 - Telegram, Pavel Durov & free speech 1:22:01 - Polymarket & prediction markets 1:25:26 - The identity crisis of the blockchain space 1:35:11 - xDay & MultiversX updates 1:40:39 - US & How To Win 1:47:03 - Latest great book 1:51:30 - Where we are now
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Any payment company that does not leverage stablecoins will be just how Volkswagen feels when compared to Tesla. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 4: Worldwide Expansion
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Full Shard: Ep 5 - Era of AI Agents Autonomous AI meets blockchain & web3. Bullish 2025 outlook for builders, crypto and next-gen tech. Signals and alpha from @beniaminmincu @lucianmincu @luciantodea 🔥 00:00 - AI banter 04:54 - Updates from the space 22:45 - AI Agents 45:41 - Blockchain x AI 50:09 - AI16Z & Eliza 55:09 - Agents on MVX & Growth Games 1:08:20 - 2025 bullish thesis
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Full Shard Ep 6: The Global AI War The AI Sputnik moment, US-China tech showdown, & why MultiversX is all-in on the US. @beniaminmincu @lucianmincu & @luciantodea break down bold moves, big shifts & real signals. 00:00 - Beginning of New Year 8:04 - DeepSeek 23:08 - US vs China in the AI race 35:52 - AI Agents integrations 48:21 - Blockchain x AI 56:08 - MvX in USA 1:05:22 - New regulations in USA 1:23:16 - xPortal acquisition 1:33:07 - New direction for MvX
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Beniamin breaks down the most significant connection between AI and blockchain. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 2: Founder Mode
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Whatever you want to do, it just expands it. Nothing is impossible. You can build anything. @xAdamBates on the MultiversX tech. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 4: Worldwide Expansion
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We're getting close to delivering on the fundamental promise of blockchain in a way that no one else can match. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 4: Worldwide Expansion
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Trump's second term will usher in the decade for crypto and blockchain. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 4: Worldwide Expansion
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You can have the best product in the world, but if you compromise your ideas before delivering, it’s all in vain. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 1: Just Do It
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Caesar was an emperor. Now that's the name we use for a salad. Beniamin and Lucian share their secret to long-lasting impact. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 3: Global Vibe Shift
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ICYMI: Episode 1 is out 🔥 Catch up on it on the platform of your choice 👇 fullshardpodcast.com/episode…
Full Shard: Episode 1 3 voices, real talk, unfiltered takes, candid laughs and some spicy bts insights. We're diving into crypto, the MultiversX transformation, FTX, AI, Trump and more.
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Change doesn’t happen by accident. It takes top minds and bold leaders willing to challenge the status quo. Who’s driving the next wave of innovation? New episode dropping tomorrow 🎙️
new @fullshardpod episode dropping tomorrow 🔥 we touch on US 🇺🇸 renaissance, Korean🇰🇷visit, Romanian 🇷🇴 elections. AI agents, meme coins, and #MultiversX vibe shift. this time with a special guest @xAdamBates.
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Memecoins can actually be the best and smartest way to convert users through the fun mechanics of web3. Think of them as a Trojan horse towards educating new people about blockchain. Full Shard Podcast | Episode 3: Global Vibe Shift
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Full Shard: Episode 2 - Founder Mode Stories you’ve never heard before. Unexpected takes. 3 founders breaking down big ideas around success, Web3, the US election and more. 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Lucian T. lost a bet 05:50 - Founder Mode 22:48 - What is MultiversX building 34:08 - What keeps Beni up at night 37:31 - Trump’s crypto & blockchain approach 46:33 - OpenAI’s Project Strawberry 59:57 - Telegram, Pavel Durov & free speech 1:22:01 - Polymarket & prediction markets 1:25:26 - The identity crisis of the blockchain space 1:35:11 - xDay & MultiversX updates 1:40:39 - US & How To Win 1:47:03 - Latest great book 1:51:30 - Where we are now
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