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A new web is emerging that goes well beyond just Bitcoin, Ethereum, and money, but promises an entirely new computing paradigm, and data economy. The Metaverse Podcast is a series hosted by Outlier Ventures Founder & CEO Jamie Burke where he introduces you to the founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and the policymakers that are shaping Web 3, the Open Metaverse, and the future of digital interaction.
Episodes

Monday Jan 30, 2023
Securing Web3 at Scale, with Alex Zinder of Ledger Enterprise
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Alex Zinder, Global Head at Ledger Enterprise, with the mission to secure Web3 at scale for companies.
Alex is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, discussing security and scalability. If you are a tech founder, investor, or interested in crypto security at scale, this episode is for you. You will:
- Get an overview of the scale of Ledger;
- Find out more about crypto self-custody and sovereignty;
- Understand the various types of cyber attacks and how to protect your digital assets;
- Learn why censorship resistance is a blessing and a curse;
- Discover the future of crypto in retail and the role of banks in it;
- Learn more about the use cases of crypto at enterprise level.
#web3 #crypto #security #ledger #enterprise #sovereignty #blochchain #assetmanagement
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
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Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
MEV - Extracting Value Post-Merge, with Karim Halabi
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Karim Halabi from Outlier Ventures’ Token Design team.
Karim is joined by our host and CEO Jamie Burke, discussing the concept of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV), which is the value that can be gained from reordering transactions within a block in a blockchain. If you are a technical mind, DeFi aficionado, investor, or simply interested in learning more about blockchain, this episode is for you. You will:
- Learn about MEV and and how it works;
- Hear about the opportunities which MEV presents in DeFi protocols;
- Grasp the difference between toxic and non-toxic MEV;
- Understand how MEV plays out in Layer 1s vs. Layer 2s;
- Learn about appchains and the opportunities they offer.
To learn more about Karim’s take on MEV, check out this article “A guide to MEV in Post-merge Ethereum”.
#defi #dapp #web3 #mev #ethereum #postmerge #blockchain
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Monday Jan 23, 2023
Stable Diffusion: AI in Action, with Scottie Fox
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Scottie Fox, technical artist, exploring the convergence of technologies in the context of VR, AR and AI.
Scottie is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, discussing the development of stable diffusion. If you are a tech founder, investor, or simply interested in seeing AI in action, this episode is for you. You will:
- Find out more about the development of AI and its rapid growth in the field;
- Understand how AI converges with AR/VR;
- Get a demo of how stable diffusion works;
- Discover uncommon use cases for stable diffusion;
- Get insights into the potential of AI, such as creating custom tailored experiences in film, gaming, and escape rooms with infinite potential (e.g., evoking specific emotions and generating unique puzzles).
#web3 #stablediffusion #ai #artificialintelligence #ar #vr #virtualreality #metaverse #openmetaverse
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Susan Friedman (Ripple’s Head of Policy) and Andrew Whitworth (EMEA Policy Director), with the mission to build breakthrough crypto solutions for a world without economic borders.
Susan and Andrew are joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, discussing the industry's policy framework, with a focus on the UK. If you are a Web3 founder, investor, or simply interested in the state of the regulation in the crypto industry, this episode is for you. You will:
- Get an overview of the current crypto regulation in different countries;
- Understand what the outcome of the SEC v. Ripple case means for founders;
- Find out more about the new Ripple's regulatory paper, called 'Block by Block';
- Discover why Ripple chose London as a regional hub and why the UK has an advantage when it comes to creating crypto policies;
- Learn why Ripple is advocating for a comprehensive, risk-sensitive policy framework for regulation of crypto companies in the UK.
#web3 #ripple #cryptoregulation #uklegislation #crypto #xrp #blockchainsolution #eupolicy #mica
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Monday Jan 09, 2023
What to Expect from Web3 in 2023 - Part 2, with Outlier Ventures
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
In this second part of the special edition of The Metaverse Podcast, we speak with Outlier Ventures specialists, with the mission to help fund and develop an open ecosystem that onboards one billion people to a more open and inclusive Metaverse.
Our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, is joined by a panel of experts including Blake Lezenski (Farfetch Dream Assembly Base Camp), Elliot Leimer (Zero-Knowledge Base Camp), Rhian Lewis (Product and Engineering Team), Leo Sprueth (NFT Team), and Robert Mullins (Token Economies Team).
This episode is highly recommended for Web3 founders, investors, and anyone interested in the future of the industry. You will:
- Find out how Web3 luxury fashion will develop in 2023;
- Hear experts' opinions on what is exciting about zero-knowledge-proofs;
- Get insights into what VCs are looking for when investing in Web3 startups;
- Learn how we can use ChatGPT on the technical side;
- Understand how governance tokens will and should evolve - and what a perfect token economy looks like;
- Get an overview of the NFT developments in 2022 and the wider adoption that is coming in 2023.
#web3 #dapps #blockchain #investor #ai #artificialintelligence #zk #zeroknowledge #digitalfashion #tokeneconomy #token
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
What to Expect from Web3 in 2023 - Part 1, with Outlier Ventures
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
In this special edition of The Metaverse Podcast, we speak with Outlier Ventures analysts, with the mission to help fund and develop an open ecosystem that onboards one billion people to a more open and inclusive Metaverse.
Our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, is joined by a panel of experts including Umeir Zulkufli (Token Launch & Advisory team), Max Coniglio (Investment Team), Ryan Goodman (Fundraising Team), and Dino Kandiloros (Legal Team).
This episode is a must-listen for Web3 founders, investors, and anyone interested in the future of the space. You will:
- Hear experts' opinions on the current state of the crypto market;
- Learn about the mistakes startups made in 2022 and how to successfully launch a token in these market conditions in 2023;
- Get a glimpse of the top trends in Web3 for 2023, such as AI, brand partnerships, and ZK;
- Find out the verticals that investors and VCs are interested in this year;
- Get an overview of the regulatory landscape of digital assets and what this means for startups.
#web3 #tokenlaunch #blockchain #investor #equity #cryptoregulation #ai #artificialintelligence #zk #bearmarket
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Monday Dec 19, 2022
Investing in Web3, with Robby Yung of Animoca Brands
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we speak with Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands, with the mission to drive digital property rights via NFTs and gaming to build the Open Metaverse.
Robby is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, to discuss coinvestments. If you are a Web3 founder, investor, or simply passionate about the Open Metaverse, this episode is for you. You will:
- Hear about investing in Web3 culture;
- Learn about the future of NFTs and Web3 gaming;
- Understand Web3 venture capital investing at different growth stages;
- Get insights into Animoca's investment strategy;
- Hear Robby's take on Web3 businesses being acquired by corporations and other potential M&As in the space.
#web3 #openmetaverse #NFTs #gaming #blockchain #vc #investor #equity #blockchaingaming #metaverse
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Monday Dec 12, 2022
Switching from Web2 to Web3, with Oleg Fomenko of Sweat Economy
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we speak with Oleg Fomenko, co-Founder of Sweat Economy, an ecosystem designed to reward movement.
Oleg is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, to discuss how he is changing exercise economy. If you are a Web3 founder, tech founder, or simply curious about bridging Web2 and Web3, this episode is for you. You will:
- Hear about Oleg’s founder journey, from growing up in the Soviet Union, to becoming an executive at leading corporate firms and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur;
- Learn about the difference between being an entrepreneur and an executive, especially the lack of clear playbooks when making decisions;
- Understand the Sweat Economy and how it rewards users for staying active, all while being profitable;
- Get insights into the design of Sweat Coin, its utility, partnerships, and how it generates revenue;
- Hear Oleg’s take on why projects should be cautious when launching a token.
#web3 #token #openmetaverse #sweatcoin #sweateconomy #NFTs #physicalactivity #technology #movetoearn
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Monday Dec 05, 2022
The Futureverse is Here, with Aaron McDonald of Futureverse
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Aaron McDonald, founder of Futureverse (and FLUF World), with the mission to build an Open Metaverse.
Aaron is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, discussing the inevitability of being in the 'futureverse' - no matter where you are. If you are a Web3 founder, tech founder, or simply curious about the Open Metaverse, this episode is for you. You will:
- Hear their opinions on the good and bad players in the industry;
- Learn what the Metaverse is;
- Learn about Aaron's journey through Web3 and the FLUF World;
- Find out how Futureverse brings consumers into the space through storytelling;
- Get a wholistic view of the stacks making up Futureverse and their partnerships (including Ripple and FIFA);
- Get insights into scaling a Web3 company.
#web3 #metaverse #openmetaverse #flufwold #ai #NFTs #digitalidentity #ripple #fifa
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Monday Nov 28, 2022
Digital Art, with Trevor Jones and Tina Ziegler
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Trevor Jones, artist and Bitcoin Angel creator, and Tina Ziegler, art curator and founder of Avata.
Trevor and Tina are joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, on a discussion panel at Digital Art Week London. If you are an artist (traditional or digital), art curator, collector or simply passionate about digital art and integrating emerging technologies, this episode is for you. You will:
- Learn how traditional painters can transition to digital art
- Get an overview of experimenting with QR codes, AR, VR and NFTs
- Find out how Bitcoin Angel sold out for $3.2 M in 7 minutes
- Make sense of a new niche: digital art curation
- Get insights into creating a community around digital art
#web3 #digitalart #NFT #artist #artcurator #crypto #collector #painting
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Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth.
Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122
Questions?
Join our community:
Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122
Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!