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🎉 Edge of Weekly: Hot Topics, Ordinals Tokyo & NFT Japan, Web3 & AI Revolution with Dan Dimitriu, $100 ETH Giveaway & Support LA Wildfire Relief – Join Us This Saturday!
Edge of Company
January 17, 2025
Fresh EDGE OF WEEKLY updates - Bitcoin Reserves Rise: Nations adopt Bitcoin for economic stability. Virtuals Protocol Soars: AI-powered blockchain jumps 23,000%. SEC Delays Crypto ETF: Decision pushed to March 2025. Sneak Peak from the Tokyo Web3 Events: NFT Japan & Ordinals Tokyo showcase blockchain innovation. Step into the revolutionary impact of Web3, AI, and the metaverse with Dan Dimitriu of Detecon. Edge of Show Rebrand: Celebrating Web3, AI & DeFi with $100 ETH Giveaway: Enter by Jan 20 to win! LA Wildfire Relief: Community support event on Jan 18.
🔥 This Week's Hot Topics
✨ This Week’s Hot Topics
In this latest episode of The Edge of Show, we welcomed Josh Lawler from Zuber Lawler, one of the leading legal minds navigating the complexities of Web3 and digital assets. 🚀💡
🔥 Highlights:
1️⃣ Bitcoin Reserves Going Global: Nations across five continents are considering Bitcoin as part of their reserves.
2️⃣ Crypto’s Top Performer of 2024: Virtuals Protocol skyrocketed 23,000% this year. Is it sustainable?
3️⃣SEC Delays on Crypto ETFs: The SEC has pushed its decision on Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF to March 2025.
4️⃣Regulations in 2025: What’s next for Web3 compliance?
🔥 "Regulation will shape the future of digital assets. The key is balancing innovation with compliance." – Josh Lawler
🎧 Don’t miss this in-depth legal and market analysis.
You can also listen in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share your thoughts in the comments!
🏯ORDINALS TOKYO + NFT JAPAN
🎨 NFT Japan – Jan 16, 2025
NFT Japan transformed RED Tokyo Tower into an immersive Web3 hub, featuring XR stages, interactive NFT exhibitions, and live performances from top DJs. Attendees explored the latest in MEME culture, digital art, and blockchain technology, connecting with industry leaders and artists pushing the boundaries of Web3.
🟠 Ordinals Tokyo – Jan 17, 2025
Ordinals Tokyo delivered a full day of expert panels, immersive art experiences, and deep dives into Bitcoin inscriptions. The event attracted builders, investors, and artists discussing the evolving role of Ordinals in digital ownership.
💡Key Highlight: "Present & Future of Digital IRL" Panel
Joshua Kriger (Edge Of / NFTLA) moderated an insightful panel on the "Present & Future of Digital IRL," exploring the evolving relationship between physical and digital art, Web3, and the metaverse. 🎨🌐
💡 Panelists:
✅ Edward Zipco – Co-Founder & Director, Superchief Gallery
✅ Calvin Burchfiel – Emerging Artist, Digital Artist Residency
The discussion covered:
🔥 How hybrid art experiences are evolving in 2025
🎨 The changing role of galleries in the digital era
📡 The rise of Web3 patronage models and AI's role in curation
🔍 The challenges of trust and accessibility in digital-physical art spaces
As Web3 continues to merge with traditional institutions, what’s next for digital IRL experiences?
💡 Key Highlight: "Runes Are Dead" Panel
Moderated by Josh Kriger (Edge Of / NFTLA), this highly anticipated session tackled the future of Runes and Ordinals, debating whether Runes are fading or evolving.
Panelists:
✅ Jan Smejkal (Xverse) – Expert in Web3 infrastructure
✅ Victor Ihnatiuk (Big.Fun) – Leading creator in the Ordinals space
✅ TroyCaylak (Ordinauts) – Pioneer in Ordinal adoption
🔥 Discussion Points:
🔹 Are Runes a short-lived trend or the next phase of Bitcoin-based assets?
🔹 How do inscriptions reshape the future of digital collectibles?
🔹 What role does Bitcoin play in the evolving NFT ecosystem?
🎨 The day concluded with an immersive Ordinals Art Exhibition, featuring works from top creators like Harto, OTO, RAX, Parker Day, and Gordon Berger.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! Stay tuned for more details on this exciting event coming on The Edge of Show soon!
💸Web3 & AI: Redefining Business
Autonomy with Dan Dimitriu
In our latest episode of The Edge of Show, we sit down with Dan Dimitriu, Managing Consultant at Detecon, to explore the digital frontier of Web3, AI, and the metaverse.
As a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Dan has advised governments and Fortune 500 companies across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East on emerging technologies.
He shares insights on:
✅ How AI & Web3 are reshaping organizational hierarchies
✅ KSA & UAE’s rise as Web3 powerhouses
✅ The impact of distributed autonomy on decision-making
Dan also shares how his background as a classically trained cellist has shaped his approach to problem-solving and strategy.
This episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss! Watch now! 🎥
Tune in now for these insights and more! Share your questions & thoughts in the comments!
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💗Join Us for the LA Wildfire Relief Event!
✨A Day of Rest, Sanctuary & Gratitude ✨
The Edge of Show is local to Los Angeles and feels for our community in this time of devastation and loss. We stand strong together and are partnering with this event to support locals throughout southern California and encourage you to join us if you can.
💙 100% of door contributions support Giving Circle LA Wildfire Relief
📍 Where: Vatom House, Venice
📅 When: January 18, 2025
🏕️ Relief Retreat (1-5 PM) – Community support and offerings for wildfire victims & first responders.
🍽️ Dinner (5-6 PM) – Curated food & libations by Brendan Schwartz.
🎤 Livestreamed Event (6-9 PM) – Hosted by Ben Glieb, featuring relief stories and ways to support.
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