First episode of 2026 and we’re setting the frame for what matters this year: AI is hitting escape velocity, “creation” is getting commoditized, and that changes everything from business models to the metaverse thesis.
We talk through the cultural shift (the 2025 existential turn), why low-sentiment periods are when you should be paying the most attention, and how social media incentives reward overreaction. Then we zoom out to the macro: metals ripping, Bitcoin lag dynamics, and what a “real” 2026 setup could look like.
On the crypto side, we dig into the creator coin debate and why the fan-to-investor switch breaks expectations, using the Nick Shirley Zora post as a live case study. Finally, we share our north star: a world where CoinGecko has an “NAT” tab, non-arbitrary tokens become a real market category, and miners distributing NAT becomes the moment the market can’t ignore.
In this episode of the TBR 1 hr Podcast, hosts Iman and Will are joined by guest Jeffrey to delve into a fascinating discussion about the metaverse, Bitcoin ordinals, and the future direction of these topics. They explore the similarities between building experiences in 3D and virtual realms, the challenges of creating something with stickiness, and the best ways for the community to collaborate in the metaverse. The conversation also touches on the concept of open source and interoperability in blockchain technology, the potential of Bitmaps in the future, and the importance of continuous improvement in development cycles. Listeners will gain insights into the Recursiverse company, its focus on building games, metaverse, game engines, tools, and marketplaces. Discover the benefits of open and closed metaverse ecosystems, modular development in game creation, and the importance of supporting creators with a royalty system.
Hosts Iman and Will are joined by special guests Randy and Josh from Ordinals Wallet. They dive into the era of building for Bitcoin. The conversation explores the challenges posed by Ethereum fees and the need for alternative platforms. The speakers also address the future of Bitcoin, the importance of addressing its underlying system inefficiencies, and the potential of Ordinals to revolutionize the market. They share insights on their journey as entrepreneurs and highlight the value of customer-centric innovation. Also, the founders of Ordinals Wallet breakdown the timeline of events that ensued after the release of Runes proposal and how they intend to further development within the fungible token environment of Bitcoin.
In this episode of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, we dive into the world of decentralized architecture in game development with a special focus on the Metaverse game called Life Beyond. Our guest, a seasoned game developer with 15 years of experience, shares insights on how developers need to treat users differently in a decentralized architecture and how a player-driven economy can thrive in this environment. We explore the potential for additional experiences, mods, and services in decentralized gaming and discuss the importance of asset ownership for players. Our guest also shares their journey in the gaming industry and their vision for creating ecosystems powered by a token. Along with the many challenges of building a web3 game in the nascent Bitcoin ecosystem and what infrastructure is being built to support the metaverse on bitcoin ecosystem. Finally, what is Ben’s opinion on Bitmap and how can game developers bring their tools to that ecosystem.
In Podcast 177 of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, hosts Iman and Will engage in a fascinating discussion with guest Xinyi about the growing trend of inscribing artwork on top of rare SATS, a term related to Bitcoin. They explore the concept of recognizing patterns and applying art on top of these unique Bitcoin units, creating a sense of authenticity and value. The speaker discusses the increasing popularity of inscribing among artists, particularly in the NFT space, and the potential for expansion beyond rare SATS. They delve into the concept of digital Matter theory and the emergence of a highly secure and immutable data storage layer. The conversation also touches upon a the platform tools Sating.io provides for the discovery of rare sat ownership and the processes behind how to utilize them when generating new inscriptions.
In this episode of TBR 1 hr Podcasts, hosts Iman and Will are joined by guest Adev as they delve into the fascinating world of BRC 20 tokens and the emergence of new projects in the blockchain space. They explore the significance of the ORC 20 token standard and the release of the ORC 20 indexer, which has gained significant traction. The speakers emphasize the importance of multiple indexers for increased efficiency and risk management. They draw parallels to the evolution of Bitcoin and the necessity for the space to become more advanced before decentralization can occur. They also introduce the concept of creating projects based on patterns found on Bitcoin's blockchain and the need for data indexers to track such patterns. Throughout the conversation, the speakers advocate for an open and decentralized future for indexers and highlight the trajectory of their own company in data democratization and blockchain technology. The discussion serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the evolving landscape of indexers, token standards, and the potential of data democratization through blockchain technology.