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Kazu is up first - they are an event organization focusing efforts around NFT events. They are not an NFT project, but offer a service to the NFT community, rather. The Web3 games are coming soon and include golf, lodging, transportation, and some food. Both hosts agree this is a great way to network within the community. During games, people's guards are often let down and they can really communicate with others well.

Superlotls is a free mint in partnership with Bic (yeah, the pen company), which provides well made art pfps fully equipt for the metaverse. The team has built in tattoo's as a sort of utility, with each superlotl coming with a unique tattoo. Both bern and rekt2160 really liked this project and provided high ratings.

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2160 and bern welcome new host ChefOctane to the team. Chef discusses his experience getting into NFTs, fading BAYC and CloneX in his early days, and learning from those mistakes. He focuses on high conviction plays and brings a great perspective to the show.

ShaneCultra shares his background from running greenhouses to trading commodities and more. In the early 90's he recognized the opportunity to secure the first digital assets... web domains. This awareness led to massive profits for him in the domain game and also helped him recognize the opportunities within web3 and NFTs. When he heard about them, he was in. From minting one of the first Top Shot packs to going hard on BAYC early, Shane has had win after win. While some call it luck, this is clearly an ability to get in early and take risks, while also knowing when to take profits. He emphasizes the importance of taking profits, but also being willing to take risks. The team roasts his wallet and all agree he has a strong portfolio of Yuga assets in this wallet.

epsilontauheta shares that he would like to build a network of NFT gated experiences in night clubs throughout the US. He envisions holders going to different sections of the club, for instance "the kitchen" to reflect areas in a frat house. Perhaps the kitchen is a special menu people will receive. He is very early on in the conception of this idea, and there are really no details at this time so the hosts cannot rate. All three love the enthusiasm and his believe in web3.

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Prior to the roast beginning, OG makes the announcement that he is stepping down as co-host in order to pursue a more art focused show as this is his passion. Bern mentions that OG agreed to help build this show, though he wasn’t excited about roasting projects and has been instrumental in the success so far. A new host will join next week and the word on the street is that his favorite rektguy trait is secretly the “Victory” hoodie, though he will never admit this in public.

Melon.ooo is up first. This is a “content NFT” platform with a paired NFT pass and future airdrop of utility tokens and DAO. Their first major drop will be the fuck around and find out guy, launching with his full permission and support in the form of an edition. The tech in the platform allows for the original content to be linked to the NFT. Their goal is to allow for multiple people to become more involved in these content drops through their platform. Holders of the pass will have first access to these drops and also receive an air drop of the token, which grants access to the DAO. The DAO will control the actions of the platform. OG mentions that the “platform” market is interesting, he is missing some data here that can allow him to fully rate, but ultimately things it’s interesting and rates a 6.2. Bern likes the idea and thinks it is interesting, stating the key will be marketing both to content creators and to consumers. He rates this a 6.9420.

Next up is Money Clicc… OG started in the space as a collector, with an OSF 1/1 being his first major acquisition. He formed the clicc with an original focus on Twitter banner art, seeing a gap in this area for the space. The clicc has since pivoted into a mint system rather than drops, with some high end options as well. Their focus has always been on both well known artists, and talented upcoming artist. Money clicc boasts a strong collector base of both artists and collectors, many of which would be considered “famous” in the space. One major benefit of the clicc is the “alpha” that comes from their Discord server. Information is shared here that may give people an opportunity to be early on great art.

Bern did not have a chance to rate the clicc, but he gives it a 10. OG will always be a major part of RugRoast, having built the interview structure.

Next episode, we reveal our new mystery host… secret lover of Victory Hoodie.

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Fore Play Warriors is reviewed first. The artist is Bad Pony Riot, who is also the founder and lead tech. The project is focused on women empowerment, art, and gaming. Currently, the project is minting with 0 people who have minted so far. Supply is 8,888 and mint price is .04 eth.

While the game is already running, it is clear the founder jumped the gun on this project. A small community, art that is not pleasing to the masses, and a somewhat confusing plan with no single focus are all issues. OG and bern both felt that while the idea is nice, this project has very little if any chance for success. OG rated a 2.5 and bern a 3.5.

ACK joined to discuss his massively successful sale of 48 1/1's through "The Broken Keys" collection, bringing in around $1.4M USD in a single drop. OG and bern both believe these will be historical pieces of art that grow in value over time. ACK went through the process of the auction and how he felt throughout... he had his doubts prior to the drop and was absolutely blown away by the results. This is a great example of what a pure focus on art rather than money can lead to. ACK serves The Muse, and she took care of him here. In Fact, OG was actually able to win one of the auctions. Congrats to both.

Mosaics DAO plans to first launch a collection of "Pixies", then launch their Mosaics. The idea is, anyone can draw on the Mosaic each day... at the end of the day, the Mosaic is minted and put up for auction. Pixies may be able to unlock certain color palettes, and also are able to draw faster on the Mosaic. This is a pure focus on art. There is also a DAO element, where holders of Pixies get a small vote and Mosaics holders have a larger vote on how the funds earn will be used. Pixies will be a 10k collection as of now... 3k for free and 7k at a price below .05 eth (not yet finalized). The team plans to mint in Q3 or Q4, giving them time to market and grow a community.

OG didn't feel he has enough information to rate at this time and also thought the ecosystem and plan are a bit to complex. He suggested they follow up with us in the future. bern likes the project... he likes the idea of the Mosaic and if a big artist decides to draw on it one day it could drive value. He agreed that the ecosystem seems to complex. Both thought the supply is too high and 10k pfp projects are not a great plan anymore. bern rated Mosaics a 6.9 as he likes the idea and feels the team is experienced and can still make tweaks to improve.

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They share their initial concerns about trusting anonymous people in the crypto community, but have found that getting to know people in the community has been rewarding and has created a sense of community and trust. They recommend attending crypto events in person to connect with like-minded individuals and feel a part of a community, especially during tough times in the market.

The interviewee, Guido, shares his success in the NFT industry, selling pieces in the double digits and gaining support from influential collectors like OSF. He got involved with the de gens PFP project through a friend's recommendation and joined their Discord community. He remembers grinding in the Discord community and building relationships with other artists and collectors, including OSF, who bought some of his pieces and supported his career. Guido believes that the bond between artists and collectors is the foundation of a successful career in the NFT space, and this is also seen in successful PFP projects. He is still an active moderator in the Discord community and emphasizes the importance of community in the NFT space.

The speaker also ran a successful trading group called "Selective" for a few years and noticed that most crypto gaming projects were of low quality with recycled games and reskins. They decided to create a proper game with effort and soul, instead of just slapping crypto onto a low-quality game. They believe that gaming and fashion are the next big applications for NFTs, as gaming has real benefits such as integrating a financial system and accessing a real economy through in-game transactions. They initially built their game on Binance Smart Chain but want to move to Ethereum for better reputation, and they discuss the possibility of using Layer 2 solutions for in-game transactions.

They express skepticism about some existing games in the space, including Axie Infinity, and mention a game called "Ornate" that they haven't played but have seen some minigames. They believe that there is opportunity for both AAA studios and indie developers in the crypto gaming space, with indie developers having the advantage of creating more interesting and handmade games. They describe the gameplay of their own game, which is set in a medieval fantasy world where players are Guild Masters controlling a guild of adventurers. The game will have non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with a soft cap to control the supply, and a play-to-earn system with rewards for both player versus player (PvP) and player versus environment (PvE) gameplay. Rewards will be in the form of the game's native currency or token, which players can use in in-game shops or marketplace to buy items or sell them. The game will have systems in place to prevent runaway inflation and control the supply of tokens, including burning tokens to help maintain a fixed supply.

The speakers also discuss a game project called Crypto Sanctum, mentioning that it has custom UI and is a web app with pixel art done by hand. They talk about the challenges of creating pixel art and how it can be exhausting for artists. They mention that there are videos of the fully animated UI available to view, and there is feedback about the audio not being clear on some platforms but the video working fine on YouTube. The speakers discuss the order in which they will rate the project, with one guest host giving

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The hosts then introduce their upcoming guests, UltraDao and Corbet, and express excitement about their projects and backgrounds. They discuss UltraDao's involvement in the NFT space since 2021, creating projects, collecting art, and supporting artists. They mention some of the artists involved in their projects and express admiration for their contributions to the NFT community. The speaker also discusses a mechanism for buying and selling art in the blockchain space, which involves minting art pieces without knowing the artist's identity and using on-chain signatures to change ownership in the database. They highlight the gamified aspect of the mechanism, where the value of art is impacted by the artist's reputation and what they have built in the space, and draw from their personal experience as a collector with over 7000 pieces across various blockchains.

The speaker then discusses an upcoming event called "the mid" on April 27th, with a pre-mint closing on April 25th, and shares details about the passes available for the event. They acknowledge that the price for the passes may be considered high in the current market, but they believe it's worth it considering the importance of the project and the potential for high-value art sales. They emphasize that this project is not just a run-of-the-mill PFP (Profile Picture) project, but a well-constructed and unique experience with custom-built applications and smart contracts.

The speaker also discusses the importance of structuring the ecosystem and how it can impact the success of artists in the space, mentioning their team's experience in writing their own smart contracts since day one and working with other projects in the space. They briefly mention their team members' involvement in other projects, such as props, which is a leader in the space working with other projects to build smart contracts and minting experiences. The speaker also shares their background in web two and their involvement in startups, including founding a luxury jewelry brand in Paris called Courbet, which incorporates sustainability and ecology into its designs.

They discuss their interest in Solana, a blockchain platform, and how they initially didn't see the big difference between Solana and other blockchains, but explored it further through rarity sniffer and rarity sniper. They realized that there was a gap between the Ethereum and Solana communities, with few people knowing about Solana projects in the Ethereum world. They mention being drawn to Tezos as an alternative to Ethereum due to lower minting costs, and discuss their decision to mint NFTs backed by physical diamonds on Solana, with the goal of building a small community of 777 members. They outline their plan, which includes dropping their pricing, recalling the gate to provide token holders with access to private sales and exclusive prices, and opening up the reward to implement a unique reward system for token holders.

Overall, the episode covers the speakers' gratitude for the opportunity to do their second show, their experience at NFT NYC, their upcoming guests and their projects, their interest in Solana and Tezos, and their plans for their own project involving NFTs backed by physical diamonds.

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-       OG and Berndawgler introduce themselves and the purpose of the show, which is to provide valuable feedback and analysis to projects in the crypto space.

-       They also thank J6C6 for the show's theme song and Jeremy Booth for making the logo.

-       The show is not financial advice, but they will share their opinions on the projects and what they think.

-       2219 has been working on the Mecha project for 2 years, with the full game set to be ready by Jan 2024, ahead of schedule.

-       The game has an alpha in June, a beta in Sep, and full release in Dec 2023.

-       The game is where you equip Mecha with NFTs and send it into battle in teams of 6 to earn NFTs and get resources in the whole economy.

-       The team is issuing the 2219 Mecha Pilots collection at the end of April, with 2219 NFTs available to get early access to the game, and a gaming pass for full access.

-       The website to learn more is 2219mechachain.io.

-       The founder believes in not pricing the NFTs too high to make it accessible to everyone.

-       The team behind the project believes that gaming and fashion are

the next big opportunities in NFTs.

-       When it comes to gaming NFTs, the founder believes that fast

delivery is key to success.

-       The founder also points out that not all NFT investors are

gamers, which is why they are offering ongoing benefits to those who hold their

NFTs, such as early access to weapons and equipment.

-       The project is being developed on Polygon, which is a strong

chain for gaming, and has a lot of projects going that way.

-       Bern and OG rated the project an 8.2 and a 8.3, respectively.

-       Degen civilization, an art project founded by Mondoggg, the

founder of Alpha Dog.

-       Mondoggg started buying NFTs in summer 2021 and eventually

got obsessed with collecting art.

-       Alphadoggg has been around for a year and has had incredible

drops with some of NFTs top collectors involved

-       The project is a fun PFP with attributes that give holders XP,

which they can use to enter art drops curated by different artists.

-   The mint will be on April 20 at 11 am EST,

and there's a three-hour window for dog tag holders and BAP holders to mint.

-       OG Rated it a 8.569420

-       Bern Rated it a 7.9

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