Dope Tech Episode 2

<<@TomBilyeu says : What are your hesitations (if any) with Crypto/Web3?>> <<@unclebrian1373 says : No, Tom Bilyeu was not personally sued by the US government for crypto-related issues. In August 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought an enforcement action against Impact Theory, LLC (the media and entertainment company co-founded by Tom Bilyeu, known for his podcast and entrepreneurial content). The SEC alleged that Impact Theory conducted an unregistered offering of securities by selling NFTs called "Founder's Keys" (in three tiers: Legendary, Heroic, and Relentless) between October and December 2021, raising approximately $30 million. The SEC claimed these NFTs were promoted as investment opportunities, with statements like building "the next Disney" led buyers to expect profits from the company's efforts, qualifying them as investment contracts under the Howey Test. The case was against the company, not Bilyeu individually. Impact Theory quickly settled without admitting or denying the findings, agreeing to: A cease-and-desist order Payment of over $6.1 million (disgorgement, interest, and penalties) Destruction of remaining NFTs in its possession Elimination of future royalties This marked the SEC's first enforcement action specifically targeting NFTs as potential unregistered securities. Bilyeu publicly stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the company was "happy to have concluded the SEC’s investigation" and would treat future digital assets as "collectibles with utility," not investments. There are no records of any lawsuits or enforcement actions by the US government (SEC, CFTC, DOJ, etc.) directly against Tom Bilyeu personally for cryptocurrency or NFT issues as of November 2025. No other crypto-related government lawsuits involving him appear in public records.>> <<@dizmop says : so is this NFT revolution still scheduled to happen?>> <<@xxxxxxx88888 says : BLOCKv 🦋>> <<@xxxxxxx88888 says : vee blockv 👀😎🔥>> <<@cinnamonhugs says : Tom needs to check out VEVE Comics NFTS>> <<@MichaelJones-do5mh says : Thanks for the info you put out I am trying to learn how to get into the whole on-line world from ai, coding, crypto, and now NFTs. Seems you and the people you know really understand business and the inter net.>> <<@olivierbakoyogo1324 says : Tom kill it by explaining web1, web2, and web 3 👌>> <<@bhambhomoto4457 says : NFTs are useless piece of monkey cartoon, crypto is for money laundering , web3 is to fool the people and scam the people to take the money from it , block chain is for the dotcom bubble.>> <<@NakedEyeBlindTruth says : I saw this new NFT PFP called Zeta_Babies or Zeta Babies, something like that. They look like they just launched. And so far have added a lot of cool stuff. Including an animated video of the NFT. How much should I pay for these? It doesn't look like they have anything for sale yet. But i really want to jump in on this early. Advice?>> <<@YTparadise says : Every video on NFT is about 1 year old. What’s the point of view now. ? I think it was easy to talk about it then. What now ?>> <<@ronald8792 says : There is currently a floating island of trash as big as the state of texas somewhere in one of our oceans. I would rather have "nothing" instead of something like a giant island of trash.>> <<@giorgizh1678 says : Amazing, I just started researching blockchain and hearing your video afterwards was really rewarding, in terms of understanding NFTs. Thanks a lot!>> <<@ІваннаЦіпіньо says : Hello! #IguVerse has a unique chance to generate your NFTs for free. They can be trusted. They are creating a new era where creative users are needed. Also, their technology is something incredible! It would be interesting to hear your opinion about the project!>> <<@markvoelker6620 says : You guys are rediscovering the power of being able to own and control and dispose of the product of your labor and creativity, which is called "capitalism".>> <<@mememaker5954 says : thank you>> <<@patstedmanspolishpassport9264 says : Bunch of hyped up jpegs; "artists" taking advantage of geeks. Yeah bruh shell out your hard earned $$ on tokenized decentralized picture that you can't do 💩 with in the real world if.the economy crashes like when interest rates go up and these VC funded parasites getting funding from cheap money go extinct and your "tokenized" monkey pics won't pay your rent.>> <<@pbryan1967 says : Do you think it will ever be possible to add an editable, readable email address into a block chain contract? The reason I ask, once this is done, all these “point cards” that bloat my wallet can become NFT access tokens to “store points”. I believe the main reason brands aren’t doing this already is that they want our email address when we create a store card, for marketing purposes.>> <<@leinilyu says : enumerate the virtues of bitcoin, then sell NFTs pretending it has no ceo, ctos, marketing teams etc etc.>> <<@aphroditespeaks says : Special shoe, secret door... you're selling elitism. Hot air. Not making or doing anything useful. Just selling elitism. Horrible waste of resources and people's lives... while you get richer and more kudos, at other people's expense. Emperors new clothes all over. It's not about helping people... it's about techy people wasting resources and ripping other people off. The world is facing energy and food crises and you are encouraging people to flush their time and money down the toilet on nothing useful. Shame on you Tom on exploiting people. If most NFT's go to zero that means that most people will lose money. At a time they cannot afford to buy a house... You will own nothing and be happy.>> <<@aphroditespeaks says : But aren't you just encouraging people to live in a digital world, much like Meta. Where people ignore the physical reality of their lives - living off liquid ready meals and insects, having poor housing, poor health, poor relationships... And rather than dealing with these issues you are pouring real assets - eg resources for electricity - into something unreal. It's no better than Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg. And someone like you, who is highly intelligent intellectually, is lacking the wisdom to see the damage you are doing to the world. And you're excited about it. Terrifying. Surely you should be encouraging people to spend their time and money on buying and fitting solar panels and growing food... learning useful skills. Instead of sitting in front of a computer creating nothing real... and living their lives in a digital world. It just shows how intelligence isn't the same as wisdom. And rich people like yourself are basically using your fame to take money from poorer people... and giving them NOTHING tangible that they can use. This whole technology is just stupid intelligent people getting excited about nonsense, wasting resources and encouraging people to give up on their real lives and put their much needed resources into nonsense. Fiddling while Rome burns. Tom - you are better than this. Little plastic models in your background... like a child...>> <<@naeemnooralam says : Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Explanation https://youtu.be/22Bdtl5fRcEyt>> <<@chickenfactor6500 says : I want to thank you for your interview with Saylor, and Breedlove, for introducing me to Dr Gundry and also for Wim Hoff. Bit this.. this is just crap.>> <<@shugar8343 says : To start off, the most crucial aspect of a protocol is security in which LUZION PROTOCOL has in possession. 🚀Smart Contract 🚀Dual Rewards 🚀Fully automated Auto Rebasing 🚀Lower Buy Tax Rate 🚀KYCed and Doxed 🚀Luzion Protocol Dividend Fund #LuzionProtocol #LZN13>> <<@hvitserkgift8006 says : Buying and selling cryptocurrency has never been so easy.>> <<@lilaingu551 says : It's a really best investment for your right time opportunity buy on #ojx then upcoming good return from your assets. #ojx #ojacoin>> <<@templeray5692 says : No other blockchain is better than lukso cause of universal profiles for fashion companies .>> <<@jivatoo says : Can somebody make a visual (like the white board videos) to go along with his explanations? That would be super helpful for us visual learners!>> <<@nitromusik9275 says : NFTs are old news.. the new big thing is NFTHs Non Fungible Thoughts. I created it.. i will think about something and you can give me tons and tons of money so you can say it is your thought now. This is gonna change the world.. (again).>> <<@ChangeHere says : what a waste of time, this video.>> <<@estherstephens2064 says : Your analysis of the market is top notch. It reminds me of the same way Gemmy of Crypto Gems YT channel does her Analysis too so lucid and simple to understand. Great job 👏>> <<@davidwhitesaid4672 says : I'm no longer waiting for the stimulus check because I earn $22,000 every 14-16 day's recently💯💯👆👆>> <<@lindagadea9088 says : Could you please put here the name of the Christmas company you mentioned as an example, thanks!!>> <<@Jefftatwood says : Good stuff Tom. I own a biohazard company but have also been in crypto world for a while. Even though digital NFTs are declining in popularity, I am supporting the rise of the physical asset NFT. The interest being in that there are options to add further value or utility to everyday objects that are sold and bought. Smart Contracts can become amazing tools to add sales incentives and longer term profits in the form of royalties. That is why I am building a physical NFT marketplace for selling real assets, like cars, RVs, Boats, Planes, Equipment.. etc>> <<@ReecePowell says : Dude, I can’t get enough of your videos. F^cking pumped brother. Watching all the Q&As.. I’d watch them in my sleep if I could👊>> <<@janitorsnftpodcast7604 says : great NFT info>> <<@mysteryneophyte says : pure comedy>> <<@QuaaludeCharlie says : Gold is money, not an investment. Central banks hold physical gold as reserves, ie money. If gold wasn’t money, they wouldn’t hold it The Whole Blockchain was Made to Keep the Wealthy holding Real Wealth and The Undereducated thinking they have Something of Value and They Don't Digital Money , They can Shut that down People are going through Hell for your Freedom and if you choose a Smartphone and Digital Money you are the Problem .The paper in your wallet doesn't vanish. Crypto needs Electricity and the Net , it can Never be Honest Money on a Scale like Silver and Gold , Not Real Money .They can turn your devices off. BTC is a joke . They created it to screw the common ppl . a Wallet needs Electricity , the flash can fail . Only Gold and Silver are Money . FedCoin is Coming, Say Goodbye to Your Privacy The older I get the more I realize why school is free and mandatory.If Government can shut down schools, religious institutions, sports, private businesses, punish free speech and assembly on whim, the “normal to return to” was an illusion all along. 9/11 and the “Patriot Act” should have been the wake up for Americans. Characteristics of sound money , You know where your Gold is. At Least Buy a Metal detector , Maybe you can feed your family.>> <<@Mason-zd3kg says : Im just wondering why some of the comments are duplicates from different accounts.>> <<@johnnicakes says : unintended pun at 28:06..."you'll see sales slow down a bit.">> <<@TheBadAssDogeNFT says : These dapper boys are ready to meet their new owner. 10,000 of our Bad Ass dogs are set to meet their new owners. They’re also hoping to help people within the community. Once these bad, dapper, bionic boys are purchased. We are committed to give back to the community as well. We hope you would be interested to speak to us more and feature us. :)>> <<@alizehmansoor7532 says : The first NFT you own that actually gives back to holders-Minting in May 2022 @SOLBars_NFT 🏆 Daily SOL rewards 🏆 Free merchandise drops 🏆 Exclusive partnerships 🏆 Access to future SOL Mines Join now get Whitelist discord.gg/RQBtpeWAaA ./.../..../..../...../... #SOLBars #SOLMate #SOLMines>> <<@SensoryAlchemy says : This guy is a case study argument for us going back to web1>> <<@TheRollupCo says : Clear episode, nice sharing>> <<@FreeLoader626 says : Guys check out, ironically enough, The Web 3 Project. It's going to be both a DAO with an APY feature that can auto-compound every 3 seconds with an APY of 400,000%. For the next 2 weeks only, the APY has been temporarily increased to 1.6 billion! I'd suggest to check this project out and DYOR.>> <<@roddiewanser2794 says : [̲̅p][̲̅r][̲̅o][̲̅m][̲̅o][̲̅s][̲̅m]>> <<@KarinSchmit says : Thanks for the content. Your teeth are abnormally white, though :)>> <<@KingaGorski says : Really insightful on the world of NFTs. Still wrapping my head around it all.>> <<@freegame1717 says : Not gonna lie it took all the way till the end of this video for me to actually understand what an NFT is😂😂💯 but thanks for this information your always helpful man💚✊🏿>> <<@blisswkc3344 says : Thank y'all so much dearest 🌹 Y'all such an inspiration 🥰 Appreciate y'all from the bottom of my heart 💖 Be Blissful Eternally 🙏👼🌈>>