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Month: March 2023

  • Memoirs: NiKole Maxwell | International Women of Blockchain (2022)

    Introduction: Sometimes it is important to capture experiences for yourself, for the blockchain. This is a recap of my participation in the International Women of Blockchain Conference held during the 31 days of March of 2022. When reading this please note, I took a year and some change to write it. Be mindful this adventure happened in early 2022, the world wasnt where it is today, not yet. The experience was truly historical and sometimes, you need to pat yourself on the back and say hey girl – YOU DID THAT! So this is the opportunity I never took to relish in what I did, what I was a part of and who I am and who the Metaverse is to me.

    Who: NiKole Maxwell, Co-Organizer Executive Producer, also appeared as Technikole (avatar form)

    What: International Woman of Blockchain (IWB) presented by Black Women in Blockchain (BWBC). IWB was a 30-day celebration of women that took place each day of March 2022 for 3 hours celebrating over 100 women of the blockchain. It was historical and sparked a movement.

    During the International Women of Blockchain conference, I managed the production and moderation squad behind the scenes, spearheaded the innovative ‘Futuristic Fridays in the Metaverse’ a series of 4 sessions designed to help participants acclimate to the Metaverse discovery where I kicked things off with my presentation, “Introduction to the Metaverse” (March 2022). I poured my heart into much of the production with my favorite moment being the appeared as my avatar in the “Immersed VR” platform streamed live into our production, and I enjoyed managing the logistics for our keynote speakers, fostering global connections among women in technology.

    This is one of the NFTs created to commemorate the event - the only authorized holders are member of the production squad. Truly International Women of Blockchain.

    COMMITMENT

    My organization invested over 120 labor hours (whew!) to support this women-centric celebratory event. In addition to planning and coordination, my initiatives included designing, implementing, and donating a comprehensive Discord server with customized bots and other vital assets styled to the occasion.

    IMPLEMENTATION

    Production of this 31-day event was no small feat, every day demonstrating some form of technical (Technikole) support. To prepare our roster of 100+ speakers and varied hosts, I prepped the Discord for onboarding including a video as a part of pre-event preparations. We used Discord for many things including a project management hub when Trello proved too complex for our diverse set of women. Discord also served as a green room for staging each day as we prepared for the conference. Conference administration was also stationed in the Discord server with both the mods and the admin having their own space along with the committee members from around the world. After the event each (most) days we would joint stream live rooms to recap and continue the celebration on Clubhouse, Discord and even on Twitter Spaces.

    International Women of Blockchain Official NFT Created by NiKole Maxwell using GAN AI art (January 2022), iwb.holaplex.com (Solana Genesis)

    METAVERSE EXPERIENCES

    I was able to take the conference on an adventure into the world of Virtual Reality, designing and creating two unique metaverse experiences for the organization in Spatial (in early 2022) inclusive of integrated NFTs. To commemorate the event, I utilized advanced AI GAN techniques to craft one-of-a-kind generative art pieces. One of my most fantastic, treasured and distinctive pieces was created, donated and launched as my genesis to the Solana blockchain.

    BUDGET FRIENDLY

    Through strategic decision-making, I enabled the organization to realize substantial savings. By opting for an alternative service to run the production, we managed to save the organization $180K. The success of this event epitomizes my capabilities in event management, technological innovation, financial prudence, and commitment to advancing people in the world of Metaverse empowered with Web3, powered by blockchain technology.

    Bonus I: Shots out to the moderation without you guys this would have never happened: Cory Clay, Najah Roberts, Natasha Rivera, Tam Fitzgerald and Olayinka Odineran (Yinka, Event Creator)

    Bonus II : I was also thrilled to appear on Ahead of the Crypto Curve with Najah Roberts on Tavis Smileys, KBLA 1510 marking my second appearance to discuss the Metaverse and transformation ahead of us.

    Technologies Used:

    Spatial.io for Metaverse experiences, Ethereum and Solana blockchain (NFTs), Streamyard for streaming, Canva for NFT development and other assets, Ready Player Me, Facerig (now Animaze) Avatar presentment, Immersed VR – virtual desktop and corporate experience, Discord and Clubhouse for communications, Oculus VR headset

    Explore IWB of 2022

    International Women of Blockchain Conference 2022 – WomenofBlockchain.org

    IWBiwb.holaplex.com – this was the Solana marketplace for the IWB conference. A year later it appears to be decommissioned however, the NFT should remain on the Solana blockchain. This is the home of my first created NFT on the Solana blockchain (genesis)

    Futuristic Fridays in the Metaverse

    Produced and hosted by NiKole Maxwell during the International Women of Blockchain Conference, 2022

    Week 1 – Introduction to the Metaverse, Futuristic Fridays in the Metaverse, March 4th, 2022.

    I kicked things off with my “Introduction to the Metaverse” presentation to help level-set where we were going and what this thing was all about. At the time, the Metaverse was not “understood’. Even today I don’t think it’s understood some 18 months later. People were blown away and we hadn’t even stepped foot it in yet.

    Next up, one of my favorite ladies around the Metaverse, Artsy in VR. I’d had the pleasure of hanging out and getting to know Artsy almost a year before this and we’d had several opportunities to connect in various spaces and stages but this one was special for a lot of reasons. This was good sista-girl time for sure and absolutely one of the fan favorites for this event.

    Theres no women in football much less the blockchain…tell that to Adrienne the 10. Adrienne is many things including a woman and a football player. She dropped in to tell us a thing or two about the Cardano blockchain, emission-less NFTs and her GQNFTs. Sustainablity much? Oh yeah we got that too. Her project paved the way for women in sports and NFTs.

    Myriam from Crypto Gang Clash spoke to us about what its like to be one of the only women on an NFT project and whether or not your voice is heard. At the time, you can guess the answer. Its nice to see some progress being made for the women around the globe since then but we’ve still got a long way to go.

    Week 2 – Discover the Metaverse, Futuristic Fridays in the Metaverse | March 11, 2022

    This week it was really important to showcase the Metaverse to allow our viewers to get an idea of what it could mean for them. HTC had just launched the concept videos for Viverse and at the time I thought it was the coolest thing so full possibility. Then I appeared in my VR headset and gave the folks a quick walk-through of “First Steps in VR” where we played a shooter, bopped a tether ball and danced with a robot, live in front of a studio audience…virtual studio audience lol.

    Breanna Faye took us on a deep dive into the mechanics of the Metaverse with her presentation on Defining and Designing the Metaverse.

    We ended the day bringing some of the ladies together including Charmaine Short and Cory Clay along with Yinka Odeniran to have more girl talk. Really woman talk. We discussed some fears and discomforts of the Metaverse, we talked headsets for women and lightly touched on some taboo topics. The reality is that each of us was in different stages of our discovery and exploration. The journey was fantastic to experience.

    Week 3 – Futuristic Fridays in the Metaverse, March 18, 2022

    This day I lined up Courtney Savoy Harper, a VR and STEM educator from the Washington DC area. During our interview, we discovered that not only was Courtney at work with her students, but they also had a fire drill! I could not believe the professionalism Courtney demonstrated as we continued the interview.

    Next up was Pamela aka theBrickerati talking to us about the future of “community”.

    We spent some time discovering artists of a different kind. Grammy nominated Jeanine Smith spent some time with me and showcased her NFT journey with Sorority Records and her newly minted and released track.

    STEM educator Natalie “WaterGirlRAW” Hannas shared her soul with us as she spoke about her dad and her NFT journey to be seen.

    Week 4 – Final Friday, Grand Finale of Futuristic Fridays in the Metaverse

    I wanted to do it big for the grand finale. We went Metaverse world hopping. I took everyone into multiple Metaverse to drive home the idea that you can find the metaverse that works for you and that you aren’t limited to just one type of experience.

    Metaverse Finale!! International Women of Blockchain Futuristic Fridays in the Metaverse concludes with the Women of Domaining (Patricia Riveria and Diana McClure) We went Metaverse Hopping through Decentraland for fashion week, , the African Museum of the Metaverse in Cryptovoxels with Nes Rox and umped into Connect.Club the metaverse for mobile. We also had a candid discussion about safety in the Metaverse with some of the Metaverse guest speakers, including Charmaine Short.

    Final notes: I’m missing some experiences and screenshots. Please note this isn’t intentional I tried to replay the 12 hours of this segment as much as possible but I may have simply missed it. Love me anyway!

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  • Raising Awareness During Endometriosis Awareness Month

    Time to raise awareness: Info, NFTs & the Metaverse

    March is Womens History Month. It is also Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a disease that affects millions of women worldwide. Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of it, leading to severe pain, infertility, and other complications. Unfortunately, its a disease that is often misdiagnosed or misunderstood.

    I am one of these women. I have always hidden mine with an oh I dont feel good or the infamous Im sick. In fact, I created the She Shamrocks during this time last year when the disease made an appearance while I was mid-production for the historical 31-day International Women of Blockchain conference. And though it did knock me down for a couple of days, I suffered through it to ensure the show continued throughout the end of the month. This is the reality of what wethe Women of Endo endure. Thousands of women. Daily.

    To show support for those living with Endometriosis, the annual She Shamrocks NFT collection is back! The collection features unique AIrt Work by Technikole and reflects the strength of women who endure the invisible disease behind a sugary smile. Each creation is a unique representation of different women of all kinds affected by the disease. Its a reminder that we are not alone in the struggle.

    The She Shamrocks collection of 2023 is an opportunity to support a worthy cause, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Endometriosis Foundation of America, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding research to find a cure for Endometriosis.

    Along with the collection I created an informative metaverse experience to educate visitors about Endometriosis. The museum was designed to be accessible to everyone, even those who have never experienced a Metaverse before. So jump in.

    For thousands of women, Endometriosis is a hidden affliction. Someone you know may be enduring Endo right now and hiding the true nature of their suffering. Its an experience that can feel isolating and overwhelming. The She Shamrocks collection is a cool way to celebrate without invading someones privacy but shows support to those enduring while you also get a chance to rock a culturally inclusive PFP for those that love St. Patricks Day and can never find the right way to showcase it.

    She Shamrocks are on display in the Endometriosis gallery for 2023 - visit https://technikole.com/endo-gallery

    Take some time to educate yourself and raise awareness about Endometriosis this March. The links are below to view the collection and to walk through the power of one of the most diverse Metaverse spaces, Spatial. Visitors are welcomed in their browsers, on their phones or in their VR -Virtual Reality headsets. This is an opportunity to connect with the experience everyone is talking about.

    Endometriosis Info Gallery in Spatial by Technikole (Metaverse Experience)(Created March 2022, updated in 2023) https://www.spatial.io/s/Endometriosis-Info-Gallery-6240882bbc779e0001159718?share=4667273671197509811

    She Shamrocks 2023 on Opensea | Gallery O Thought by NiKole Maxwell, Technikole https://opensea.io/collection/sheshamrocks2023

    She Shamrocks 2022 on Opensea | Gallery O Thought by NiKole Maxwell, Technikole https://opensea.io/collection/sheshamrocks

    Connect https://metamindshift.com

    #endometriosis #support #technikole #nfts #web3 #metaverse #spatial #endo #women #WHM #technology #vr #virtual-reality

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  • And Then There Were DAAs…

    DAAAAA!!!! Decentralized Autonomous Applications are coming #soon!

    Ta -DAAAAAA ==> Decentralized Autonomous Applications

    DAAs are the coolest new thing in the tech world, combining the power of blockchain technology and AI to create fully autonomous applications that can manage themselves without human intervention.

    Theyre self-sufficient, boasting the ability to self-manage, self-scale, and self-replicate. DAAs appear to be the OMG-finally solution for any application that requires high levels of automation, scalability, and security. These revolutionary applications have the potential to transform industries such as finance, healthcare, and logistics, possibly making them the future of the Internet and AI.

    Self-manage, self-scale and self-replicatewere missing self-soothe but then wed be on the doorsteps of sentience. Thankfully, thats not exactly what we are talking about here.

    I jest, but the concept of Decentralized Autonomous Applications (DAAs) is exciting and has the potential to disrupt many industries but it also highlights some of the challenges that the Metaverse will face. The Metaverse is the next way that we experience the internet, our virtual universe where we can interact with both technology and each other in a shared space. The ultimate goal will require a high level of automation, scalability, and security to support a large influx of users and a new wave of applications. (based on the blockchain).

    DAAs, with their self-management, self-scaling, and self-replication capabilities, are a step towards achieving this level of automation. Moreover, as with any major shift in technology, the Metaverse will have to overcome and embrace several challenges, such as governance, security, and privacy. With DAAs (much like DAOs), it is important to ensure that they are developed ethically and with proper structures in place to prevent them from acting against the interests of the users.

    DAAs are an exciting approach to tack on to decentralization and they have the potential to transform industries, paving the way for the Metaverse to progress. With that being said, we need more participation, especially as advanced automation and community-based governances raise new ethical considerations while abolishing old ones.

    There is a lot of work to doare you ready yet to tap in and see how you can show up for the future? Tap in with me to join the Techniverse and schedule your Meta Mind Shifttechniverse.io

    Read the very thorough release paper here:

    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introducing-decentralized-autonomous-applications-daas-reuven-cohen/?trackingId=FjWHS4QaQBSTWOE6NhUTKA%3D%3D

    #ai #metaverse #community #technology #blockchain #management #data #tech #future #automation #automation #scalability #privacy #DAA #DAO #decentralized #technikole NiKole Maxwell Reuven Cohen

    Original publishing was decentralized: https://mirror.xyz/dashboard/edit/SpnSvCELu3Px8JkoCUBAN-MXAMUnVyBF0Km5kBkCSHE

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  • 🏎️👙 VROOM Digital Twins Drive in Undies in the Metaverse! 🏁🌌 | Meta Mind Shift Show, Season 2, Ep7

    🔥 Digital Twins are getting behind the wheel 🏎️ and, guess what? They’re rockin’ stylish undies thanks to SAXX! 🕺💥 But that’s just the beginning – we’re talkin’ VIRTUAL Spring Break Boot Camp, beacons of awareness for Endometriosis and TBI 🎗️, plus the upcoming Metaverse Fashion Week where chic meets geek! 👠💾 Cruise through ‘Cool Japan’ 🇯🇵, get revved up over NFTs, and find out which countries are flooring it for the love of the Metaverse, while others are pumping the brakes! 🌍🚦n

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    Strap in tight because NiKole Maxwell 🌟 is hitting the gas for a WILD RIDE through the Metaverse in Season 2, Episode 7 of the Meta Mind Shift Show! 🚀nThis episode’s accelerating like a Bugatti or a Kia – don’t get left in the dust! 🏁 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join the high-octane adventure in the Metaverse! 🎉nn#VROOM #DigitalTwins #UndiesInTheMetaverse #MetaMindShift #Season2 #Episode7nn🔗 Connect with NiKole and keep the pedal to the metal: MetaMindShift.com 🔗nnWelcome to the Meta Mind Shift Show with your guide – NiKole Maxwell. What is the Metaverse? What does it mean to us? The answers will come to that and more. Join us as we explore and experience the Metaverse. We have a whole new world being built up around us and we are going to reach out and touch it! Special guests will come from around the blockchain, specialist in Web3, Crypto, NFTs, DAOs and more will tap in to discuss new technologies, community challenges and issues that no one else is talking about. Its time for your Meta Mind Shift, its time to Discover the Metaverse, lets go! nnConnect with Technikole — https://techniverse.io 💲nIf you appreciate the info shared: Donations are welcome | 💲CashApp: $technikole 💲 nn💲DISCOUNTS 💲 n⏹️ Storj [Decentralized Cloud Storage, DCS] – https://us1.storj.io/signup?partner=t… n⏹️ Skiff [Decentralized Workspaces & (e)Mail] – https://app.skiff.com/signup?mail&ref… n⏹️ Constant Contact [Email/Contact Management] – https://www.constantcontact.com/partn…

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    ⏹️ Artsy in VR [tell her technikole sent you] – artsyvr.com n⏹️ Ledger Cold Wallet – https://shop.ledger.com/?r=cc895df7d648 n⏹️ Google Workspace – https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/kVUo nn ========= 💚 Don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! 💚 ===========nn Its time for your Meta Mind Shift, its time to Discover the Metaverse, lets go! MetaMindShift.com Thank you to our sponsors and affiliates, Black Multiverse Enterprises, Artsy in VR, EE Testing Center of Inglewood, CA, Black ‘Verse a Metaverse Community, Technikole Consulting, MaxDistro, Constant Contact, Adobe, Google Workspaces, Skiff and Storj. Additional sponsors welcome & Metaverse experiences wanted – add yours to our showcase at – info@technikole.com. Press and other inquiries for your Metaverse or blockchain event – press@technikole.com

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  • Introducing AiRT Work by Technikole

    A Birthday celebration of myself today in this Womens History Month. Ive been creating AI artwork for the last few years. Ive had to endure snickers and side eyes as I cultivated my craft. You see Im the technical one, I dont do art. Until 2021, Id often been known to say, I dont have a creative bone in my bodythat wasnt technologically infused. And to some degree that is true. Ive never been the one to sit and doodle, and I had never grabbed a canvas until boredom of 2020 lockdowns took place. And then I met generative art. It changed my world. I began using it for every thought, motivation and irritation that I had.

    I flushed it out to the point where I began minting it (sealing it in) on the blockchain as NFTs. I ended 2021 creating original GAN NFTS in 2021 and in June of 2022 I started the 30 Days of Metaverse movement using generative art. Today I pause to look at how far Ive come but also how far our tools have come. My flavor evolved with the technology, as GAN art rolled to AI generated art we got the gift of Dalle-2, then came MidJourney & more, the world is wide awakeat least some of it. For everyone else, I am here to help.

    Introducing AiRT Work by Technikole Consultingmy AI generative art service that creates bold, extraordinary, and vibrant designs for flyers, book covers, e-books, album covers, and more.

    AiRT Work by Technikole

    AiRT is generated artwork, a revolutionary way to create unique, one-of-a-kind designs that are impossible to replicate. By harnessing the power of AI – Artificial intelligence, our designs are created using complex algorithms that result in breathtaking visuals.

    My service provides a fast and affordable way to create stunning artwork for any project. Whether youre a publisher, musician, or marketer, AiRT Work can help you create visually stunning and attention-grabbing graphics that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.

    Our AI generative art service works quickly and efficiently, which means youll have your designs in no time. Plus, our customized designs are tailored to your specific needs and reflect your individual style and brand.

    With AiRT Work, you can expect high-quality graphics and vibrant colors that will make your project stand out. We offer competitive pricing options with adjustable licensing to fit within your budget, without sacrificing quality.

    Dont settle for generic or boring designs. Let AiRT Work by Technikole Consulting create beautiful and unique AI-generated art for all your marketing needs. Bring your imagination to life, get in touch today to learn more about our services and to get started on your next project: info@technikole.com, Schedule: metamindshift.com

    #AI #ML #generativeArt #art #Customized #designs #bold #extraordinary #vibrant #futuristic #highQuality #book #flyer #blockchain #nft #album #birthday #gift #imagination #ebook #creative #cultured

    Original: https://lnkd.in/eUJ4M7ZX

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nikolemaxwell_introducing-airt-work-by-technikole-activity-7042182923847917569-VSEd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

    NFT Galleries on OpenSeaGallery O Thought by Technikole

    https://opensea.io/GalleryOThought

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