PunkCast Summary: In this episode, Max interviews Jack Sun, a prominent investor in Web3. They discuss Jack's background as a first-generation immigrant from China, his journey in the crypto space, and his current roles at Crypto Wonderstruck and Maverick Capital. Jack shares his experience working at TrustToken, where he helped launch the lending market product TrueFi. He also talks about his involvement with Wonderstruck, a creative studio that works with top Web3 projects, and his role as a venture partner at Maverick Capital. In this conversation, Max and Jack discuss their journey into the world of NFTs, specifically CryptoPunks. They talk about their first NFT purchases, their experiences in the punk community, and their thoughts on the future of NFTs and the crypto market. Jack shares his insights on the value of CryptoPunks and the role of DAOs in the crypto space. They also touch on their favorite NFT projects and their strategies for investing in the market.

• Takeaways
• • Jack Son is a first-generation immigrant from China and a prominent investor in Web3.
  • He started his career in the crypto space at TrustToken, where he helped launch the lending market product TrueFi.
  • Jack is currently the head of Crypto Wonderstruck, a creative studio that works with top Web3 projects.
  • He is also a venture partner at Maverick Capital, where he shares deals that align with their fund thesis. The first NFTs that led Jack into the crypto rabbit hole were Hashmasks, which he stumbled upon on Twitter.
  • Jack bought his first CryptoPunk after being encouraged by Peter Pan from 1KX.
  • He initially bought a knitted cap punk but later bought his current punk, which has a wild hair trait.
  • Jack believes that punks hold intrinsic cultural value and is bullish on their future.
  • He is also bullish on MEV, ETH, account abstraction, and venture DAOs.
  • Jack thinks that the next phase of DeFi innovation will be driven by emerging economies and anons.
  • He believes that the breakout Web3 game will be a consumer lifestyle application that tokenizes an existing trend.
  • Jack is cautious about the future of NFTs and believes that most NFTs will not see the same price run-up as in the last cycle.
  • He is collecting Pirate Nation founder Pirates, Mad Lads, Tensourians, and Cyborg DAO Keys.
  • Jack is okay with Ugo's ownership of CryptoPunks and hopes to see more builders using the punk IP.
  • He advises the next owner of his punk to keep going and keep learning in the crypto market.

Punk, Location: Jack Sun, Peurto Rico Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 8-Apr-21 (#5309)

Primary Punk: #5309, 2 Atty, Cigarette & Wild Hair

Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter:

https://twitter.com/hhjacks

Website/Links:

⁠hhjacks.xyz

Fave Punk Personalities: https://twitter.com/pet3rpan_

Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...Maverick..." Message to Next Punk: "...keep going and keep learning because throughout, you know, the ups and downs of the market, of life in general, I think the one thing that's worked for me is to be consistent and to have grit and to keep going when the going gets tough..." Record Date: 18 May 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews AstamCloud, the co-founder of Collector's Corner and owner of Punk8095. AstamCloud shares his journey from studying biomedical engineering and medicine, to working in management consulting, to becoming a full-time member of the web3 community. He talks about his transformative experiences during a self-sabbatical in Nepal and how it led him to pivot his career. AstamCloud also discusses his creation of Collector's Corner, a community focused on the investment side of digital art and generative art. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the importance of intuition, community, and finding meaningful work.

• Takeaways

• Astam's journey from a medical background to management consulting to crypto and NFTs
• The potential of crypto to disrupt various industries and the importance of understanding the investment side of NFTs
• The need for content that helps make informed investment decisions in the NFT space
• Astam's early experiences with NFTs, including buying art and exploring the art space Generative art combines the analytical and aesthetic aspects of art, making it appealing to a wide range of people.
• Networked art, such as generative art collections, creates a more engaging and interactive experience for collectors.
• The future of ETHNFTs may see a resurgence in interest, with high-quality collections and artists gaining more attention.
• CryptoPunks is considered the best NFT collection, combining art, utility, and innovation.
• The punk community is mature and diverse, with a range of personalities and backgrounds.
• The stewardship of the punk's brand is trusted, and the community values the history and status of owning a punk.
• Art in the NFT space is a long-term investment and a representation of oneself in the metaverse.
• The social consensus and community engagement are key factors in the success and value of NFT projects.

Punk, Location: AstamCloud, Kentucky, USA Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 23-Nov-2022 (#8095).

Primary Punk: #8095, 3 Atty, Vampire Hair, Shadow Beard & Eye Patch

Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter:

https://twitter.com/astamcloud

Website/Links:

https://twitter.com/collectors_xyz

tinyurl.com/ccpremiumsignup

collectorscorner.substack.com

Fave Punk Personalities: https://twitter.com/punk6529

https://twitter.com/iamDCinvestor Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...tiered...mature community..." Message to Next Punk: "...enjoy it. I think it's a nice feeling..." Record Date: 3 May 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Roy Hui, a serial entrepreneur and founder of the blockchain-based tech company Pellar. Roy shares his background in computer science and his journey as an entrepreneur, including his experiences in building online communities and e-commerce platforms. He also discusses the genesis of Light Link, an Ethereum layer 2 solution, and its unique gasless enterprise mode. Roy reflects on his first NFT purchase and his views on punk culture. He encourages listeners to take risks and pursue their own dreams.

Takeaways

• Roy Hui has a background in computer science and has been an entrepreneur since 2005.

• He has experience in building online communities, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise blockchain solutions.

• Roy is the founder of Light Link, an Ethereum layer 2 solution with a gasless enterprise mode.

• He believes that NFTs represent the other side of the coin in the crypto space, offering a new medium for experimentation and self-expression.

Punk, Location: Roy Hui, Melbourne, AU Date of Punk Purchase (DOPP): 30-Nov-2021 (#5807).

Primary Punk: #5807, 3 Atty, Thin Mohawk, Regular Shades & Mole

Secondary Punk/s: N/A Twitter: https://twitter.com/royhui Website/Links: https://linktr.ee/lightlinkchain Fave Punk Personalities: N/A Punk Culture In a Few Words: "...rebellious..." Message to Next Punk: "...just look after it..." Record Date: 28 Mar 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------- PunkCast Links https://twitter.com/punkcastxyz http://youtube.com/@punkcastxyz https://gallery.so/PunkCastVault Official Punk Links https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks https://twitter.com/cryptopunksnfts Unofficial Punk Links https://punksdao.io/ https://www.punk-dao.xyz/