Unchained The Chopping Block: Crypto’s Best and Worst in 2023 - Ep. 583
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Dec 15, 2023 The hosts dive into the cryptocurrency winners and losers of 2023, spotlighting Solana's remarkable rise and Circle's fall. They explore cultural phenomena, from memorable memes to TikTok's Pinky Doll, while pondering the dynamic interplay of crypto and AI ideologies. The conversation shifts to the concept of a Bitcoin ETF as a cultural touchstone, alongside critiques of market trends and significant flops. Bold predictions for 2024 wrap up the chat, hinting at potential shifts in regulations and the crypto landscape.
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Ordinals and BRC-20s
- Ordinals, by cleverly inserting extra data into Taproot, revived Bitcoin and increased its fees.
- Bitcoiners ironically adopted the ERC-20 naming convention for their BRC-20 tokens.
David Beckham Meme
- The David Beckham meme format gained popularity in the crypto community in 2023.
- Crypto-related memes were generally less prevalent or positive earlier in the year.
Crypto to AI Meme
- The "crypto to AI spectrum" meme, exemplified by Milady and other online communities, gained traction.
- This represents a shift towards pro-AI sentiment and the concept of "taking the clear pill."
