Arts DAO Podcast
Anas Bhurtun & Danosch Zahedi
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The Arts DAO podcast is your one-stop-shop for getting to grips with the Web3 and wider blockchain space. We simplify crypto for everyday people and interview developers, artists and entrepreneurs that are pioneering the industry. The Arts DAO podcast is hosted by Anas Bhurtun and Danosch Zahedi, the founders of Arts DAO, an NFT collector’s DAO which represents the largest Web3 community in the Middle East and which invests in NFT projects and founders.
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Oct 6, 2022
#29 - The Secrets of A Successful NFT Project. Interview with Maha Abouelenein
On this episode of the Arts DAO podcast, we sat down with Maha Abouelenein, a communications specialist for companies like Google, VaynerX, and currently VeeFriends with Gary Vee. In our discussion, we uncovered topics regarding Gary Vee’s approach to NFTs, his intentions for starting VeeFriends, Maha’s personal involvement in web3, and much more.
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on everything we’re building at Arts DAO as well as any upcoming events that we will be hosting for our community!
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Aug 26, 2022
#28 - How To Reach Your Full Potential. A Deep-Dive Into The Fascinating Life of Dr. Adil Alzoorani
In this episode, Anas interviews Dr. Adil Alzoorani, the founder of SocialGym, Citizens School and CEO of Alzarooni Emirates Investments. Dr. Alzoorani has accomplished several feats that make him an extraordinary individual including founding his own gym and school, obtaining a doctorate in Family Businesses and Business Systems and publishing two books. In this episode, he covers his mindset for success, the issue with schools these days, investing, and the future of humanity in the span of 45 minutes.
Want to join the Arts DAO community? Click this link.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on everything we’re building at Arts DAO as well as any upcoming events that we will be hosting for our community!
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Aug 12, 2022
#27 - How to get Started with Building in Web3: An Interview with the Boss of Bali
In this episode, joining as the first guest for the Arts DAO Podcast is Jason Fong also known as the Boss of Bali. The episode focuses on how Jason turned his passion project to a business and grew his personal brand.
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Jason has amassed a following of over 2.3M on Instagram and over 43.5k on Twitter over the years while working in the Web2 and now Web3 Space and has even been featured on Forbes. He is also now building BRIDGEVERSE a Web3 gaming company using Unreal engine.
Want to join the Arts DAO community? Click this link.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date on everything we’re building at Arts DAO as well as any upcoming events that we will be hosting for our community!
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Jul 19, 2022
#26 - How to launch a successful NFT drop in a bear market. Our Story with Arts DAO
In this episode, the Crypto Sheikhs discuss the secrets behind building a successful DAO and NFT collection, despite being in a bear market.
Grab a notepad and a pen because this one is packed with insight you won't find anywhere else.
Want to join the Arts DAO community? Click the link
Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
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May 9, 2022
#25 - The Solution to Funding Charity: Ruby Foundation
The Crypto Sheikhs sit down with Sir Verlin Lim, Managing Director of My Liquidity Partner and Chairman of the Ruby Family Foundation, a blockchain-based foundation for charity.
It is a fully transparent foundation integrated with a DAO system. It allocates 100% of its funds to its initiatives. Verlin also explains how the foundation is fully sustainable and does not require donations by using liquidity pools.
Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
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Apr 12, 2022
#24 - Will the Ethereum 2.0 (the 'Merge') push its price to $10,000?
In this episode, we discuss the Ethereum Merge - a critical part of Eth 2.0. The merge completes Ethereum's migration from a proof of work blockchain to proof of stake, allowing holders to stake and earn yields on Ethereum.
This episode is a must-listen as it completely reshapes how Ethereum will operate and is scheduled to take place before the end of this year. Anas and Danosch discuss how the changes may lead to Ethereum pricing moving upward significantly.
Links discussed on the episode:
Eth Merge
Lido Staking for Eth 2.0
Rocket Pool Staking
Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
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Mar 31, 2022
#23 - How Yuga Labs is Taking Over. Interview with Michaela Lallouz
In this episode, Anas and Danosch sit with Michaela Lallouz, the new edition of the Cryptosheikhs podcast to speak about how NFTs helped her get through the lockdown in the pandemic and meeting the Cryptosheikhs. This lead to Michaela joining the team and is currently working with them on their new project.
They dive deep into WEB3 and the reason why the BAYC distinguishes itself from other blue chip NFTs.
Also, they explain how the scams and rug pulls in the NFT space are very similar to the oil industry in America before regulation.
Finally, they share their views on how different players, such as OpenSea, are monopolising the NFT space and if regulations will create a more fair playground.
Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
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Mar 23, 2022
#22 - Augmented Art: bringing NFTs to life. Interview with Amrita Sethi
In this episode, the Cryptosheikhs sit with Amrita Sethi, a voice note artist, to speak about how she left the banking sector to become a full-time artist. She explains how meeting an Indian guru helped inspired her to become a voice note artist. As an experienced NFT artist, Amrita generously shares her knowledge with young artists on how to create beautiful and meaningful art.
Also, she explains how she pushed the boundaries of NFTs and added augmented reality to her art.
Finally, Amrita exclusively shares her next big project, the MetaREVERSED. It is the first word in her AlphaBYTE collection that will be dropping soon. The NFT is fractionalized into 145 NFTs that will give owners access to mint pass for MetaMAISON and Augmented Reality.
Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
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Mar 3, 2022
#21 - Arts DAO: The next generation of NFT Fund
In this episode, the Cryptosheikhs sit with Kristel Bechara, a digital artist, to speak about how they co-founded the Arts DAO and started their journey in the NFT space.
Decentralised autonomous organisations are the future of organisations going forward. Arts DAO is an investment DAO with a strong community that aims to invest in a diverse portfolio of NFT projects.
Also, they share their next big project, Ethernal Gates, which will be available to mint this March. This episode is a must listen for anyone with a passion for NFTs and looking for the next big NFT project.
Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
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Feb 27, 2022
#20 - Interview with the CryptoSheikhs: What is WEB 3.0? An explanation for beginners.
In this episode, for the first time, the CryptoSheikhs are guests on Forever Student podcast explaining what WEB 3.0 is in a simplified way.
This episode breaks down what WEB 3.0 by first understanding what is Blockchain, decentralisation and decentralised finance. They dive deep into how cryptocurrencies, in particular Bitcoin and Ethereum, will revolutionise how the financial system works.
They also explain what NFTs are and how are they shifting the culture of art. The CryptoSheikhs have concluded the interview with explaining what DAOs are and the power of community building.
Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
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Feb 7, 2022
#19 - Shifting the paradigm from Traditional Art to NFTs
The Cryptosheikhs having a panel discussion with Giuseppe Moscatello, cultural producer and Founder of Evolve DXB, and Kristel Bechara, successful NFT artist. They discuss how the world is slowly shifting from Traditional art to digital art with the help of the blockchain technology and NFTs.
Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
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Jan 27, 2022
#18 - Why NFT projects need a community around them and how to create one.
In this episode, the Cryptosheikhs, Anas and Danosch, get into a deep dive in the Blockchain World Event explaining to the audience what NFTs are, their technical meaning, the importance of building a community and much more. They discuss what DAOs are and how to create one in a world that is shifting towards decentralisation.
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Jan 14, 2022
#17 - Learn how to become a millionaire from NFTs: Interview with Vesa Kivinen.
The Crypto Sheikhs live podcast session in Helicon Studio at Blockchain World event with a special guest, Vesa Kivinen, discussing Bitcoin, Blockchain and the development of the NFT space.
This podcast is sponsored by Blockchain World and Helicon NFTs.
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Dec 13, 2021
#16 - Gaming NFTs: Why the play-to-earn framework is set to change the world of gaming!
In this episode, we sit down with Tom and Tim, who are building Helicon NFTs - a new platform that will include a play-to-earn gaming experience (similar to Axie Infinity) and a range of decentralised finance characteristics. The Helicon NFT platform is set to go live in early 2022 with their tokens dropping around that date too.
This episode is a must listen for anyone looking to understand the gaming world within the NFT space. We are also set to speak with Helicon NfTs at an event they are organising in collaboration with Blockchain World in Abu Dhabi from 15-17 December! Come visit us in Abu Dhabi for an amazing experience. Get tickets.
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Dec 6, 2021
#15 - Interview with Alex Davis - All about the world of Tezoz
In this episode, we are joined by Alex Davis, the Chief Innovation Officer at Tezos Israel. We touch on the benefits of Tezos when in comparison to most other blockchains such as being more Environmentally friendly due to its proof of stake nature and the 5.5% yearly APR with a 5.8% yield.
This episode gives an overview about the overall performance of Tezos and how it is currently a state-of-the-art blockchain due to its strong foundation. An ideal episode for anyone who wants to learn a bit more about the Tezos blockchain, its uses and its potential for NFTs to be on it.
This podcast is sponsored by Blockchain World and Helicon NFTs. We will be speaking at the Blockchain World event taking place from 15-17 December in Abu Dhabi. Please visit the website to buy tickets!
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Nov 29, 2021
#14 - Utilising NFTs: How blue chip NFTs can be utilised beyond just being profile pictures. Interview with Red Ape Family
In this episode, we interview the Red Ape Family, a blue chip NFT owners and members of the Bored Ape Yacht Club.
In our discussion, they share with us a background about the foundation of the BAYC and an overview about how the team was created. Also, we dive into a deep understanding about the utilities behind NFTs and how communities affect their prices. In between our discussion, The Red Ape Family also told us about their next huge project that is coming up soon!
This podcast is sponsored by Blockchain World and Helicon NFTs. We will be speaking at the Blockchain World event taking place from 15-17 December in Abu Dhabi. Please visit the website to buy tickets!
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Nov 21, 2021
#13 - 3 unknown crypto companies you should look into. Interview with Timur: VC and crypto events expert in Dubai.
On this episode we interview Timur, a Venture Capitalist and Investor who also runs a luxury concierge that organizes premiere crypto events in Dubai. In our discussion he shares with us three undervalued crypto companies that he has invested in and which he thinks can really 10-100x in the next 5 years.
Please check out Timur on Instagram @timurlwk and his web-site LWK group
You can also find the link to his latest event Cryptogon
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Nov 9, 2021
#12 - Putting a Tesla on the blockchain and visualising art in VR/AR: Interview with NFT artist, VESA!
In this episode, we sit down with VESA, a renowned mixed media artist who has been in the crypto and NFT space since 2017. We discuss how the NFT and crypto space has changed since he joined, and what he is most excited about regarding where art is headed generally within the wider metaverse.
Vesa is particularly renowned for creating engaging mixed media art works that involve body painting and abstract art. He also produces works that integrate with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) and continues to push the boundaries of what art can be.
Vesa recently helped create the first NFT of a vehicle in the UAE - specifically of a Tesla owned by Dr Marwan Alzarouni, who heads the Dubai Blockchain Center. Vesa is now creating an innovative integration between vehicles in the real world and gaming, and will also be merging DeFi concepts into the NFTs he will be producing, which we discuss on this exciting episode.
Explore more information about Vesa by following him on Instagr…
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Nov 3, 2021
An introduction to Crypto and Blockchain with Navin Gupta from Ripple Labs
This is a special live podcast session hosted by The Arts Club in Dubai and a must listen if you are new in the crypto space. We hosted a panel discussion with Navin Gupta, MD at Ripple Labs (the company behind XRP). In this session we break down the reasons crypto is important in an inflationary fiat world, and how DeFI may set to disrupt traditional banking.
We will be doing additional session at the Arts Club in the future, focussed in greater detail on NFTs and DeFi.
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Oct 26, 2021
#11 - Interview with Edmund McCormak: Cryptocurrencies vs Digital Central Bank Currencies (Part II)
This episode is a continuation of the interview with Edmund McCormack. In this episode, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of stable coins such as XRP as opposed to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. We also touch on the NFT space and its potential growth, especially in the emerging music industry. A must-listen for anyone who wants to learn the differences between centralized, central bank digital currencies and decentralized cryptocurrencies as well as NFTs within the music industry.
Link to Edmund’s social media page:
Twitter: @edmundmccormack
DChained web-site:
https://dchained.com/
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Oct 20, 2021
#10 - Interview with Edmund McCormack: Use cases of blockchain beyond Crypto (Part I)
In this episode, we are joined by Edmund McCormack, a fund manager running his own blockchain fund in the United States. We touch upon the philosophies around investing in cryptocurrencies as well as the use cases of blockchains beyond crypto such as Edmund’s education platform DChianed. This episode gives a great overview of how crypto has changed in the past couple of years and its unimaginable potential to grow massively popular in the near future. An ideal episode for anyone who wants to learn a bit more about blockchains, their use cases and cryptocurrencies.
Link to Edmund’s social media page:
Twitter: @edmundmccormack
DChained web-site:
https://dchained.com/
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Oct 1, 2021
#9 - Interview with Kristel Bechara: How to become a successful NFT artist
In this episode we sit down with Kristel Bechara, one of the leading NFT artists in the Middle East. Our discussion touches on her style, where she finds her inspiration and how she has built her success in the NFT space. This episode is great for anyone looking to invest in NFTs or anyone looking to create their own first NFT as an artist.
Link to Kristel’s social media pages:
Insta: @kristelbechara
Twitter: @atelier_kristel
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Sep 2, 2021
#8 - How NFT's are Revolutionising the Art Industry and How You can Profit in It Now
In this episode we do a deep dive into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) outlining what they mean, and how they are changing the art industry. We talk about the key NFT platforms, and how you can set up a wallet easily today, to start buying, selling or creating your first NFT.
We also discuss Visa Inc. recent purchase of a Crypto Punk for almost $150,000, and what this represents for this NFT world, as well as how we almost spent $100,000 on a JPEG, and unfortunately missed out on doubling our money in less than two weeks!
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Aug 26, 2021
#7 - Interview with Mende: Solana, Tokenizing Celebrities and what it takes to build a Company in Crypto
In this episode we sit down with Matthias Mende, a serial entrepreneur who has had consistent success in the crypto space. Mende is the founder of Bonuz Market (https://bonuz.market/) a revolutionary platform that seeks to tokenize celebrities, so that fans can buy and sell crypto tokens issued directly by celebrities.
We also discuss why Mende has decided to build his business on Solana, a revolutionary cryptocurrency and blockchain, which may prove to be superior to Ethereum.
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Aug 19, 2021
#6 - Managing Volatility in Crypto: the key indicator you need to know if you want to keep your profits
In this episode we discuss the number ONE key indicator which is crucial to get a sense of whether the cryptocurrency market is overheated or not and when to buy in and when to take profit. We also discuss some of our strategies to manage volatility and minimize risk in your crypto investments.
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Jul 6, 2021
#5 - What is Ethereum and Is It The Future of Banking and Finance?
This is one of our most important episodes because we discuss the second largest cryptocurrency: Ethereum.
We break down into simple terms, why ethereum presents a major innovation to the financial system by introducing decentralised finance, smart contracts and the tokenisation of assets - such as art in the form of non fungible tokens (NFTs). If you are looking to learn how you can earn an income through cryptocurrencies, understanding how ethereum operates is key to finding financial freedom one day.
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Jun 13, 2021
#4 Short update: El Salvador makes Bitcoin legal tender!
In this short weekly news update we briefly discuss our thoughts and ideas on the recent legislation passed in El Salvador making Bitcoin legal tender and what further implications we believe this might have for the crypto industry as a whole and why this is such an important and historic event.
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Jun 12, 2021
#3 - Why is Everyone Buying Crypto and Are You Missing Out?
In this episode we explore the reasons why you should be investing part of your portfolio into crypto and how we think crypto currencies might change the financial world. We discuss the history of bitcoin, its role as a hedge to inflation (like gold) and more importantly, why decentralisation is important in the future.
Relevant links for further reading:
* the Bitcoin white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto
* List of crypto vocabulary / terms often used
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Jun 9, 2021
#2 - New To Crypto? Learn How To Buy Crypto Like A Sheikh.
*Want to start investing in cryptocurrencies?* In this episode for you we talk about how you can buy your first cryptocurrency, which exchanges you can use and how to set up your crypto wallet and withdraw your funds once you want to cash out your earnings and gains. *
*We recommend the following crypto exchanges where you can buy crypto for the first time:
* Coinbase - get a free $10 in Bitcoin when you sign up with our link. Coinbase also offers you the ability to get free crypto when you complete quizzes and lessons on their platform.
* Binance - sign up through our link and earn a free 5% in fees every time you buy crypto on Binance. Binance offers a range of crypto services, and has one of the largest options of cryptocurrencies you can buy.
* Kraken - one of the oldest exchanges with fantastic app which makes buying crypto super easy.
* BitOasis - one of the easiest exchanges to onboard with in the Middle East. Use our affiliate link and earn free fees whenever you buy…
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Jun 9, 2021
#1 - Who are the Crypto Sheikhs?
In this introduction episode, we will talk about who we are, what got us interested in cryptocurrency and how the journey started. Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter, where we share additional educational content on how to build a rock-solid crypto portfolio as well as generating passive income streams through cryptocurrencies.
Anas is long time macro investor in precious metals, real estate and crypto, as well as being a crypto/FinTech lawyer with Checkout.com, the leading FinTech unicorn in Europe and MENA with a valuation of USD 15 billion, and which processes for leading crypto exchanges like Binance and FTX. Anas has a passion for bringing his experiences in investing and working with financial regulators to help educate and bring mass adoption of crypto and blockchain use cases to the wider MENA region.
Danosch is a macro investor and entrepreneur having founded Arami Group, a commodities business based in the MENA region. Danosch started investing in cryptocurrencies in 201…
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