<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p>
<p>In this episode of_Early Days_, Car sits down with Kiki, a creative technologist and game designer, to dive into her unique journey from artist yogi to Bitcoin hacker and Unreal Engine maxi. Kiki shares how she discovered coding through an artist collective, fell in love with VR, and found her way into the ecosystem through hackathons.</p>
<p><strong>We explore:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The evolution of AR, VR, MR, and XR – and where it's all headed.</li>
<li>The inspiration behind Cozy, her AI-powered Tamagotchi-like agent built on Bitcoin & Nostr.</li>
<li>How machine-to-machine payments and AI assistants could redefine human-to-digital interaction.</li>
<li>The growing wave of Bitcoin-native innovation in gaming, AI, and immersive tech.</li>
<li>Her vision for Cozy and the future of decentralized digital companions.</li>
</ul>
<p>Kiki’s journey weaves together art, technology, and open-source innovation—tune in for a deep dive into the future of interactive and immersive digital experiences!</p>
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<p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p>
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<li>00:00 Kiki's Journey into Coding and Bitcoin</li>
<li>05:16 Understanding AR, VR, MR, and XR</li>
<li>10:22 The Vision Behind Cozy</li>
<li>15:29 The Future of Virtual Agents</li>
<li>20:02 Kiki's Unique Perspective from Venezuela</li>
<li>26:08 Introduction to Cozy and Its Development</li>
<li>32:56 Exploring 3D Tools and Technologies</li>
<li>36:26 Kiki's Educational Journey and Future Aspirations</li>
<li>40:04 The Vision for Cozy and Its Unique Features</li>
<li>43:58 Final Thoughts</li>
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