In this Edge of Weekly, Thank you for joing us at the NFTLA 2025: an Incredible Week of Art, Tech & Community. Why are U.S. states quietly racing to secure Bitcoin reserves? The rise of AI agents with crypto wallets could flip the entire structure of business. Are you ready? Coinbase Ventures is backing 500+ projects shaping the future of crypto. Dubai is calling; Join us at TOKEN2049 and Hack Seasons.

🎉 NFTLA 2025 RECAP

Thank You for an Incredible Week of Art, Tech & Community 🚀

NFTLA 2025 was an unforgettable celebration of digital art, blockchain culture, and creative innovation. From groundbreaking talks and epic performances to powerful artist showcases and late-night connections — YOU made this week something truly special.

🔥 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

🎨 Curated Artist Exhibitions

Top physical and digital creators and emerging voices showcased stunning work throughout the week.

🎤 Panels & Fireside Chats

Leaders shaping the future of Web3 shared insights, stories, and big ideas on where the culture is headed next.

🎶 Live Performances

Boundary-pushing artists like Laurence Fuller - Trials Of Destiny 

Full immersive live poetry performance!

🤖 SPECIAL MOMENT: RIA THE HUMANOID

Ria the Humanoid: Mental Health Meets AI
Held at Moss, LA’s co-wellness coworking hub, this first-ever live podcast featured Ria, the humanoid robot from Machani Robotics, in conversation with Joshua Kriger (The Edge of Show). Together, they explored how AI can help address mental health challenges among students and seniors — a deeply moving and thought-provoking exchange.

🌿 Community Activations

From Founders Yoga Club to OrdinalsLA Afterparty and the epic Frogs Over Fiat x Rare Pizza 4/20 celebration — the vibes were high all week long.

🗣️ PANEL SPOTLIGHTS:

@OG_crookedwest, @jackbutcher, @RogerDickerman, and @schmrypto kicked off NFTLA by holding court and setting the tone for the week ahead with a powerful conversation on art, culture, and innovation. Big thanks to these leaders for sharing their energy and vision with the community.

@starlordyftw (@0n1Force), @RiceRiddler (Azuki Head of Comms), @JoshKriger (@TheEdgeOfShow)
Anime Reborn: Co-Creating Identity, Lore & IP in the Web3 Multiverse
A powerful exploration into the storytelling and fandom that drive modern digital culture. From IP evolution to lore-building, this panel brought together visionaries shaping the next anime renaissance in Web3.

💻 WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT:

AI + Vibes with @kingbootoshi at OrdinalsLA

Massive thanks to @kingbootoshi for leading a solo AI workshop and sharing their vibe coding journey and creative alpha with a packed and engaged audience.

“Thankful for the opportunity to share my vibe coding journey & alpha with such an engaged audience 🫡.” – @kingbootoshi

A standout moment that inspired new conversations about creativity, experimentation, and the evolving role of AI in Web3 culture.

🐸 EVENT SPOTLIGHT:

Frogs Over Fiat — 4/20 Finale at Superchief Gallery LA

NFTLA wrapped up with Frogs Over Fiat — a full day of meme culture, panels, and community vibes.

Highlights included:

• Pepe Panels with @Carsonated, @RareScrilla, @chrisgranneberg, and more
  

• A 4:20 group smoke session to celebrate the holiday
  

• Free pizza by @Pizza_DAO and @snack_man

• Glassware by @getweeday, with flower provided by Dr. Green

An epic finale filled with love, laughter, and shared vision.

🙏 WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS:

Thank you to all of our sponsors, partners, and collaborators who helped make this event possible. Your support continues to fuel the culture and push creative innovation forward.

Thank you again for being part of the NFTLA family. Together we’re shaping the future of decentralized culture.

🔥This Week’s Hot Topics 🔥

🔥 HOT TOPICS | Edge of Show

Welcome to Hot Topics on The Edge of Show — with January Jones and Richard Carthon, and this week we’re peeling back the layers on what’s really moving the needle in Web3, AI, and crypto.

🟠 States Are Stacking Sats

Why are U.S. states quietly racing to secure Bitcoin reserves? And what are some of them doing that no one else dares to try?

🏦 Coinbase… a Bank?

Big crypto names are circling U.S. banking licenses. What’s really behind the shift—and what does it mean for decentralization?

🤖 AI Agents With Wallets

They don’t just automate—they transact. The rise of AI agents with crypto wallets could flip the entire structure of business. Are you ready?

🧑‍⚖️ New SEC Chair, New Era?

There’s a new face at the SEC—and he’s bringing a very different vibe. Let’s just say, crypto’s watching closely.

🎧 Tune in now for the full episode—insights, hot takes, and edge-of-your-seat forecasts.
Because the edge is where the action is.

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🪙 AI and the Next Wave of Crypto:
A Conversation with Coinbase

AI x Crypto: What’s Next for Web3 Innovation?

FEATURING: Jonathan King (J.K.), Principal at Coinbase Ventures

LISTEN NOW

Coinbase Ventures is backing 500+ projects shaping the future of crypto — and Jonathan King, aka J.K., is at the center of it all.

In this can't-miss episode, J.K. joins hosts Richard Carthon and Joshua Kriger to dive deep into where crypto meets AI — and how emerging tech is being built for the next wave of on-chain users, developers, and agents.

🧠 Key Themes in This Episode:

• Why AI agents will soon manage your crypto life

• Coinbase Ventures’ thesis on decentralized AI & on-chain infrastructure

• The real story behind BASE Ecosystem Fund and what’s launching next

• What makes a standout founder in today’s Web3 landscape

👤 Guest Spotlight:

Jonathan King (J.K.), Principal, Coinbase Ventures
– Former product strategist and engineer
– Author of Coinbase's flagship crypto-AI thesis
– Investor behind on-chain leaders like Vana Network, Sapien, and Moonwell

Check out the links below, don't miss out!

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✨Join Stiqy's Dubai Blockchain Night' 25

Dubai is calling. Stiqy's Blockchain Night 2025 is set to bring together the brightest minds in Web3 — with powerhouse hosts Avocado DAO, EMERGE Group, DTC Group, and 9 CAT Group — for a night of collaboration, innovation, and immersive experiences.

Happening right next to the Burj Khalifa, this event will showcase live, gamified CTA campaigns powered by STIQY, the Web3 growth platform backed by industry giants like Animoca Brands, BNB Chain, and Solana.

📍 Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, April 29
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM (GMT+4)
Venue: Palace Downtown, Dubai
Registration: Approval required

💬 What’s in Store:

• Insightful panels on GameFi, RWA, DeFi, SocialFi, DePIN

• An invite-only crowd of key decision-makers and builders

• Guest appearances + surprise highlights

• Real-time activations from the STIQY platform

We’re proud to be on board as official media partners for this exciting initiative — supporting real conversations and real connections in Web3 across APAC.

See you in Dubai.

🔥 TOKEN2049 Dubai: The World’s
Largest Crypto Event 🔥

📅 April 30 – May 1, 2025
📍 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

TOKEN2049 returns next month, gathering 15,000+ attendees from 160+ countries. This year features 200+ speakers, including:

• Balaji Srinivasan, Author of The Network State

• Richard Teng, CEO of Binance

• Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether

• Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom

• Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle

• And many more

The event will also host 500+ side events across Dubai, alongside an expanded venue with a new Amphitheater Stage and immersive networking spaces.

🌟 You’re Invited: Hack Seasons Dubai
at Museum of the Future

📍 Dubai | May 2 | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (GMT+4)
🎟️ Register Now

Dubai becomes the global stage for Web3, AI & DeFi innovation this May 2.

Join top minds from Polygon, Animoca, OKX, Filecoin, 1inch, Aethir, and more for a full day of insights, networking, and next-gen tech at the Museum of the Future.

💥 Highlights

🧠 AI x Web3 – Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon), Kenny Li (Manta), Keone Hon (Monad)
💹 Exchanges – Gracy Chen (Bitget), Sergej Kunz (1inch), Lennix Lai (OKX)
🔥 Fireside Chat – Yat Siu (Animoca Brands)
🚀 VC Panel – Animoca, Ghaf Labs, Vortex, Spartan
🤖 AI & DePIN – Filecoin, Helium, Aethir, Fluence, Addressable
📈 Growth Stage – Chainlink, Altlayer, io.net, Coinrabbit & more

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