The financial system is changing—are banks ready? What comes after traditional banking might surprise you. In this episode of the Weekly ROAR Podcast, Dustin Hedrick and Brandon Billings introduce a philosophical framework for the future of finance—what they call Banking 3.0. As Web3 technologies like blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized identity mature, the global financial system is shifting from centralized control to verifiable, programmable infrastructure. This episode breaks down how Banking 3.0 works, why trust is being replaced by verification, and how institutions can evolve instead of being replaced. If you want to understand where finance is heading next, this is the conversation. 00:00 – Introduction to Banking 3.0 01:30 – Why the current financial system is breaking 04:00 – The shift from centralized banking to Web3 06:30 – Banking 1.0 → 2.0 → 3.0 explained 09:00 – Self-sovereignty and user-owned assets 11:00 – Core principles of Banking 3.0 14:00 – How banks can evolve (not disappear) 17:00 – Web3 financial primitives explained 20:00 – Regulation in a programmable system 23:00 – The role of ROAR in this transition 26:00 – Why speed, transparency, and trust matter 28:00 – Final thoughts on the future of finance Finance is shifting from trust-based systems to verification-based systems Banking 3.0 empowers users with ownership of assets, identity, and data The institutions that adapt to transparency and programmability will lead the future Resources Mentioned: https://www.r0ar.io/ If this got you thinking, like the video, subscribe to the channel, and drop a comment: 👉 Would you trust a fully transparent, programmable financial system? Weekly ROAR Podcast with Dustin Hedrick & Brandon Billings

In this episode of Your Weekly R0AR, we break down the Big Tax Day $1R0AR Burn Surprise—what it is, how it happened, and why it matters far beyond just numbers. We dive into how the R0AR team strategically reduced costs across marketing, development, and partnerships—leveraging AI, smarter growth strategies, and real-world execution—to make a bold move: burning 1.5 billion tokens and reducing total supply by 15%. But this isn’t just about a burn. We also explore the bigger picture: The shift to BASE chain and why it matters What a true utility token ecosystem looks like How disciplined execution can create value without extracting it from the community If you want to understand what sustainable growth in Web3 actually looks like—and where things are heading next—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

April isn’t just another month for R0AR — it’s the ignition point. In this episode of Your Weekly R0AR, Dustin and Brandon break down the shift from building in the background to executing in the spotlight. From the upcoming burn (and the strategy behind it), to real software delivery, smarter marketing, and growing investor attention — everything is starting to align. We also dive into: • Roadmap execution and evolving tech • Increased reach with more efficient marketing • Consensus 2026 finalist positioning and what it means • Awaiting valuation and strategic expansion (including R0AR Country Club) • Market timing and why fundamentals are winning again This isn’t hype — it’s momentum backed by execution. April is where the narrative changes. And what comes next… is where things really start to move. Stay locked in. 🐾🔥 #R0AR #Crypto #Web3 #Startup #Innovation

April is about to turn up the heat—and we’re giving you an early spark. In this episode of Your Weekly R0ar, we dive into what’s coming next, including a major token burn and other exciting moves you won’t want to miss. What does it mean, why now, and how could it shape what’s ahead? Tune in, get ahead of the curve, and—most importantly—feel the burn.