Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Midjourney. 
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Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Midjourney. 

When it comes to AI image generation, we’ve all started at the same point: clueless. Getting started can be daunting, but knowledge is power and that’s why you’re here. This article is designed to take you from zero to /imagine as if you’ve been conjuring AI magic this whole time. Midjourney is only one of the many tools that exist for creating AI-generated images. It’s often heralded as one of the best, but tools are progressing so quickly that there’s a new kid in town just about every week–as well as continual updates and new features to existing models.

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McRibs and Bull Markets 
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McRibs and Bull Markets 

Hey witches! 🌙✨This week we’re serving up some mouthwateringly juicy financial goss (like we do, drumroll please) … We’re diving into the McRib and it’s ability to, seemingly, kick-off bull markets! (For real.) We’ve done some research, looked at the stats, and we’re going to try to demystify this delicious link between everyone's favorite limited-time sandwich and the wild west-esque world of the DeFi, and TradFi, markets.

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BigRed.eth
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BigRed.eth

Learning how the world of web3 works can be more challenging than transferring from Los Angeles to a school that has no gymnastics team. Trying to digest technical jargon that isn’t relatable or easy to understand is a last resort. Pop culture will ultimately be what moves the needle toward mass adoption of web3, because it’s a fun way to bridge the communication gap between the technical and non-technical. Let’s dive into four web3 topics: the metaverse, DAOs, DeFi, and NFTs, as compared to the Bring It On (2000) universe.

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Demystifying Spot Bitcoin ETFs
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Demystifying Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Grab your digital wallets witches — we’re diving deep this week to demystify spot Bitcoin ETFs and all the drama surrounding the launch this last week. What can we say? We love our tea hot. (We’re looking at you and your twitter account, SEC.) The spot Bitcoin ETF approval was basically the financial version of a reality show finale, minus the champagne throwing (unfortunately).

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AI’s Crypto Witch Guide to 2024 Web3 Magic
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AI’s Crypto Witch Guide to 2024 Web3 Magic

GM Witches! We've summoned the magical prowess of ChatGPT 3.5 to unveil its predictions for Bitcoin and the realm of Web3 in 2024. (Yes, you read that right—straight from the AI oracle's virtual crystal ball.) So, dust off your spellbooks because it’s time to dive deep into the cryptic predictions swirling in the AI universe.

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A Time-Traveling Odyssey of Currency
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A Time-Traveling Odyssey of Currency

We're about to embark on a journey through time, exploring the fascinating forms of money that have shaped civilizations. From cowry shells to salt, feathers to fiat, our ancestors were onto something big – and we're here to share the deets on the evolution of moolah.

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Guide to Joyful Onchain Adventures
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Guide to Joyful Onchain Adventures

The internet opens up a world of possibilities, but with great opportunity comes great responsibility. So, as we explore this new open web, it's essential to proceed with empathy, wisdom, and care for our fellow travelers.

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Web3 Wishes: A Gift Guide For Crypto Witches.
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Web3 Wishes: A Gift Guide For Crypto Witches.

Welcome to the ultimate holiday shopping experience, witches! Step into our Web3 realm and get ready to level up your gift-giving game with our 2023 Gift Guide, where we've curated a collection of the most coveted items from our decentralized wonderland. From sleek hardware wallets (and the BAGGS they belong in), to the NFTs we’re currently drooling over, we've got you covered.

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Six Ways to Thrive as a Leader in Web3
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Six Ways to Thrive as a Leader in Web3

Fast-track to success, witches! 💅📖 Buckle up for the scoop on dominating as a Web3 leader with these six game-changing tips! As you embark on your journey as a leader in Web3, remember to be the umbrella for your team, shielding them from the industry's ebbs and flows.

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Your Bear Market Wellness Guide
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Your Bear Market Wellness Guide

Put on your holographic shades, grab a matcha latte, and let's embark on the journey of bear market wellness in the crypto-sphere. Many of the below rules can apply to the traditional financial markets as well. We’ve marked which rules apply to both CeFi and TradFi below.

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Crafting a Personal Brand Board 
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Crafting a Personal Brand Board 

Listen up, witches–you don’t need to be a designer or marketing expert to build a killer brand board. Brand boards set the stage for your vibe, so this exercise is all about YOU. This is where you get to weave your magic with reality, to ensure what you put out in the world truly represents your unique essence. It’s what allows your brand to become a beacon and a magnet, reaching and attracting the people who are meant to receive your spark.

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A History of Women and Money
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A History of Women and Money

From ancient power moves to recent financial victories, consider this your history lesson on women and money. We're spilling the ancient tea on how women and their coin have been entwined throughout history.

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Imagination as Alchemy
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Imagination as Alchemy

What is the role of imagination in building better futures that are financially empowering? In the context of Web3, to dream of what could be has meant that we lean into the lessons of Web1 and Web2, while, as best as possible, diligently moving towards an open sea [pun intended] of innovations, questions, and iterations.

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DAO Directory By crypto witch club
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DAO Directory By crypto witch club

GM web3 witches! Last week we published our DAO demystification for witches interested in getting involved with DAOs and wanting to learn how they can best lend their voices, talent, and contributions to decentralized autonomous organizations they believe in. Here’s our next chapter on all things DAOs, covering 15 DAOs we’re obsessed with right now — from art curation to DeFi to marketing guilds and sustainability collectives.

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What Even IS Web3?
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What Even IS Web3?

We’re breaking down one of our most frequently asked Crypto Witch Club Community Questions: What’s web3 and how does it relate to cryptocurrency, the blockchain, and NFTs? If we’re in web3 now, how do we define web1 and 2 and when did we leave those spaces? Or are we still in them? Let’s dig in and demystifying these questions together.

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What’s In A DAO?
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What’s In A DAO?

Welcome to Crypto Witch Club’s 101 on all things DAO! In this DAO demystification, we’ll share DAO basics, how they operate, and how you can get involved. We’ll also give you a shortlist of DAOs you can get started with: from art curation to DeFi, marketing guilds, and sustainability collectives. An extended version of the article will be featured in our upcoming ‘zine — World Witch W3B, Issue #1. 

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Crypto Witch Club Approved NFT Projects to Know
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Crypto Witch Club Approved NFT Projects to Know

NFTs get a bad rep — but there’s more that meets the eye. Here are some of our favorite NFT projects in the space that you should definitely explore right now. From music to art to utility, here’s why digital collectibles are the new gateway to community, rewards, content, and so much more. Want to learn more about NFTs, crypto, and all things web3?

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Fact and Fiction: Blockchain + Sustainability by Crypto Witch Club
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Fact and Fiction: Blockchain + Sustainability by Crypto Witch Club

Welcome back to our discussion on blockchain, crypto, and sustainability! In our first post on the topic — Crypto x Mother Earth — we demystified how cryptocurrencies (and NFTs) use energy, and how that energy usage stacks up against other industries — like fashion, banking, and tourism.

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Club Card Holders Challenge #2
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Club Card Holders Challenge #2

In this piece, we’re demystifying what tokenomics is, how it’s similar and different to fiat currency and traditional economics, and how consensus mechanisms and other factors contribute to each token’s economy.

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