We explore the next wave of monetization through interactive ads within livestreams with Alex Casassovici, Founder of Azarus.

Highlights:

➱ Why streaming is important (and the big numbers to prove it) ➱ Acquisition by @animocabrands ➱ Beyond ads: shopping, tipping & more in live streams ➱ "EQ, IQ, interaction, forming connections with people, that actually is what drives value and value within the ecosystem to keep it going."

Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy, Sean Ristau Production: Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:02 The Power of Live Streaming

07:47 Monetizing Web3 Games

14:51 Creating Connections and Relationships

25:06 Partnership with Animoca Brands

28:48 The Viability of Gaming as a Full-Time Career

30:07 The Potential of Play-to-Earn Models

32:05 The Future of Work in the Metaverse

37:43 Enhancing the Streaming Experience

44:13 Monetization and Engagement in Live Streaming

47:30 Measuring Authenticity in Audience Engagement

50:03 The Evolution of Technology for Streaming and Gaming

Highlights:

➱ Her original paper running Bitcoin through a traditional risk factor model (91% of Bitcoin’s risk was unexplained!) ➱ BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and their commitment to public vs permissioned chains ➱ Why she’s watching Berachain and their Proof of Liquidity mechanism closely

Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy, Sean Ristau Production: Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:25 Alex's Journey into the Crypto Industry

08:24 Hack VC's Investment Thesis

13:32Trends in the Crypto Industry and Hack VC's Focus

15:08The Rise of ETFs and Tokenization

34:04 Conclusion and Where to Find Alex

Where To Follow: Alex Botte: https://x.com/Alex__Botte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Block Fuel: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Block_Fuel⁠⁠⁠ Avi Mash: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AviNMash⁠⁠⁠ Jody Flournoy: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JodyFlournoy⁠⁠⁠ Sean Ristau: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SeanRistau⁠

Block Fuel meets with Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital, an OCC-chartered digital asset custodian with a passion for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) space.

We cover: ➱Anchorage Digital's journey from inception to becoming an OCC chartered bank ➱The role of RIAs in the adoption and integration of digital assets ➱Challenges & limitations of cold storage ➱Their recent launch of a self-custody solution: Porto Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy, Sean Ristau Production: Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Anchorage Digital: From Inception to OCC Charter 06:29 Regulatory Approach and Client Base of Anchorage Digital 13:30 Asset Support Framework and Token Listing Process 22:40 The Significance of Naming: Anchorage and Porto 23:29 Anchorage: Redefining Crypto Custody and Security 25:01 The ETF Effect: Institutional Adoption and Impact 27:20 RIAs and Institutional Trends in the Crypto Space 36:31 Bitcoin Mining and AI: The Future of Energy Consumption