AI hightlights: Luma: a week of free events in Bangkok for side events, AI narratives, and the future of L2 from the Farcaster feed. 00:06 Introduction and Future Plans The podcast host explains a two-week break due to a busy schedule. A trip to a conference in Bangkok is planned, so podcasts may be infrequent. This episode will review a service for real-life events. 01:01 Services and Podcasts The discussion centers around an event service that helps track similar exchanges. The host mentions the "Del" podcast, released weekly with a large Twitter audience, highlighting its importance for understanding Ethereum news. 02:55 Ethereum Scaling The possibility of merging multiple blockchains on Optimism is discussed. Optimism is viewed as the most likely scenario for scaling Ethereum, reducing fees, and improving liquidity. 05:42 Alternative Directions Alternatives like Espresso for sequencer requests are considered. Justin Drake actively supports these directions, and Vitalik Buterin also supports Optimism and other approaches. 09:00 Support and Plans The host supports creating a "Truth or Lie" game and plans to participate actively. The main focus is on preparing for the conference and analyzing new projects without focusing on one ecosystem to avoid missing important changes. 10:55 Centralization and Decentralization The host shares experiences and strategy regarding crypto, discussing how centralized apps like Telegram could integrate into the crypto industry. Decentralization requires significant resources, so centralized products will likely dominate. 13:45 Conclusion and Future Plans The host mentions an upcoming post on scrolls and a transmission from a16z. The importance of annual reports in the crypto industry is discussed. The host plans to continue supporting and analyzing new projects and events in crypto. 14:56 Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Centralized AI giants are being replaced by decentralized ones. Decentralized AI is set to become an important topic in the coming decades. At the Bangkok conference, a third of the events will be devoted to AI. 15:53 Airdrop and Investments The host received an airdrop from SL but didn’t invest in liquidity. The main expenses were in the first days when fees were high. Ultimately, despite initial expectations, the airdrop was less profitable than expected. 17:49 Multichain and Security The host believes the future is multichain rather than cross-chain. Bridges should be minimized to reduce risks. Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin will be the main ecosystems. 20:39 Scaling Issues The main scaling issue with Ethereum is bandwidth. Large blocks require high bandwidth, which is unavailable to most users. Technology has yet to address this problem on the Ethereum level. 24:13 Optimism and Arbitrum The host believes Optimism thrives due to full code transparency. Arbitrum, despite a large TVL, has limitations that slow its development. Optimism is growing and will succeed, unlike Arbitrum. 26:59 Personal Investments and Belief in Tokens The host holds all assets in Ethereum, despite Bitcoin's higher performance. They earn from airdrops and don’t believe in other tokens. Although Bitcoin has grown twice as much as Ethereum, the host prefers holding everything in Ethereum. 28:12 Ethereum and Decentralized Economy Ethereum is seen as digital gold with dynamic growth through airdrops. The decentralized economy is built on Ethereum, and whales are moving toward it. It’s essential to consider the capitalization of the entire Ethereum ecosystem, not just Ethereum itself. 29:03 Airdrops and Their Significance Airdrops allow earning from token value growth. Tokens are needed to govern protocols and should hold value. Protocol security is determined by their value, so tokens must be liquid. 30:56 Moxy and Its Prospects Moxy is seen as a token that may drop in price. Long-term money storage is better in the network’s native token. Tokens can generate income, but it’s essential to monitor their value. 32:51 Social Connections and Their Value The main value in crypto is social connections and follower count. Social connections help earn tokens and participate in joint projects. Profile activity is compared to token ownership. 34:25 Event Service Luma Luma is a service for crypto-oriented events. The mobile app is recommended for convenience. Luma offers 509 events, including DefCon. 35:53 Participation in Crypto Events Crypto projects sponsor events, making them free for attendees. Participating in events allows for networking and ecosystem involvement. Bangkok hosts many events in the city’s top locations. 40:23 Event Participation and Project Role To attend events, you need to apply and specify your project and role. Being linked to the crypto industry, like being a project founder, is important. Creating a project page on social media helps attract attention to participation. 42:25 How to Get Into Events Having a corporate email and project is essential. You can create a Twitter page and list your role. Some events allow access without page verification. 44:17 Alternative Ways to Attend Events You can connect with the event team and ask for help. Some events let known people in without invitations. You can write to event admins and request assistance. 47:11 Event Activities Events offer stand-up shows, nightclubs, Thai boxing, and other activities. You can sign up for yoga classes, workouts, and runs. Some events, like B Summit, are affordable and offer many activities. 51:49 Recommendations and Advice It’s recommended to attend events, especially if you live in Thailand. Many free events provide experience and connections. The earlier you register, the better.