Terry, also known as drjoserizal.eth on Twitter is a 19-year-old college student who likes dabbling in both NFTs and Crypto as an active member of the community.
What were you doing before Web3?
How did you get into Web3?
I researched ways how I can earn extra money in order to increase my allowance and build up my savings. I was lucky enough to be able to stumble on YouTube videos about NFTs that reside in the FLOW blockchain which is…
What was your first crypto or NFT project?
NBA TopShot. It was a Devin Booker Seeing Stars Moment from a customer service pack which I sold for $129. Uninterested Unicorns was the first thing that I minted in the ETH blockchain. My first crypto is $USDC which I then swapped to $CATE (I’m rekt).
How would you explain what you do to someone outside of Web3?
It’s like ordering food via the pink app at 2 am. Imagine a 100cc motorcycle that roars horribly and goes to your house just to deliver some fast food while all of your neighbors are sleeping soundly. It really is like that.
Which creator or thought leader do you enjoy learning from?
Marvin, Bacon, and Dijo from the podcast NBA Bad Shot. Their podcast and enthusiastic storytelling brought me here!
What is the biggest highlight of your career so far?
Waking up to a $40K NFT sale (Hello, CyberBrokers!) and paying for my school tuition fees for 2 and hopefully more years.
What tech or crypto trend are you watching this year?
I believe that once the reservations surrounding AI diminish, we will witness remarkable innovations across diverse industries as AI becomes seamlessly integrated into our daily routines. (shit that was written by AI)
What advice would you give someone starting out in Web3?
Know who to listen to. There are a handful of trusted and generally good people in web3 but you should know that people’s morality gets skewed whenever money is involved. Additionally, there’s no better time to start in Web3 than now.
If you could do a TED talk on any topic, what would it be?
Relicing Electric Guitars. I’ll trigger a lot of people.
What is the one thing you would bring if you were stuck on a deserted Island?
A chisel. I want my tombstone to have my name on it.
POW stands for “Proof of Work.” It is a new feature article series in The Mega Maxi to highlight the savviest builders in the Web3 space.
