In this episode, we are talking about the Ethereum Merge with Dmitry Buterin. He is the father of Vitalik Buterin- who created Ethereum.

The Ethereum merge is a HUGE event that's going to impact everything from NFTs to Cryptocurrencies to Web3 to the Metaverse. Some people say it is the biggest event in crypto, while others say that the switch from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake is a bit like trying to change the engine on an aeroplane while it is in flight.

In this episode, we'll talk about Ethereum and why it's important. We'll also discuss the Ethereum merge and what you need to do if you're holding any Ether or NFTs.

Dima is a deep thinker but also an easygoing personality. We discuss mental health best practices as well as some other topics like psychedelics that will get you thinking!

The 3 things you will learn:

The difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin.
What the Ethereum Merge is and why it matters.
Psychedelics and Mental Health: friend or foe?

RESOURCES DISCUSSED:

New Scientists | Website
Scientific American | Website
Bitcoin Magazine | Website
Evil Teddy Bear Club | Website
Pudgy Penguins | Website
Lazy Lions | Website
MoonCats | Website
CryptoPunks | Website
Bored Ape Yacht Club | Website
Bankless | Website
Proof of Stake by Vitalik Buterin | Amazon
Out of the Ether by Matthew Leising | Amazon
The Infinite Machine by Camilla Russo | Amazon
The Cryptopians by Laura Shin | Amazon
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan | Website
Waking Up by Sam Harris | Amazon
Dismantled by Bruce Sanguin | Amazon
Adventure through the mind | Website
Gate to Ukraine | Website

PEOPLE:

Howard Kingston | Twitter
Dmitry Buterin | Twitter

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