• (03:58) – Brycent’s accidental discovery ofWeb3 gaming
• (06:49) – How the financialization of Web3 gaming stunted the gameplay experience
• (07:45) – The over-prioritization of finance over the actual gameplay.
• (08:27) – The importance of community in Web3 gaming.
• (11:43) – The importance of meeting customers where they're at
• (13:08) – The misconception that the majority of Web3 NFT buyers are gamers.
• (13:40) –The importance of finding the target audience for a game
• (16:12) – Brycent signing with XSet as their first-ever Web3 gaming content creator
• (19:55) –Exploring the synchronization of gameplay, tokenomics, and financials
• (20:23)- Why Grit could go viral
• (21:13) – Why Gala games need to up their game
• (22:46) – Brycent’s experiences playing Wildcard and Alluvium.
• (25:09) – The disconnect between game studios and their audience,
• (26:51) –The importance of content creation and education in Web3 gaming and how to educate gamers in Web2 about Web3
• (27:55) – Frictionless onboarding by giving away free NFTs and integrating with popular games
• (30:15) –Using data-driven metrics to make adjustments, rather than trying to solve for multiple assumptions at once.
• (32:46) – Brycent’s approach to working with Web3 games as a consultant and the importance of being compensated for his time and expertise.
• (37:51) –  The importance of building sustainable communities in Web3 gaming and incentivizing community participation
• (41:33) Dead Drop is the best gaming experience today
• (44:16)- Brycent’s advice to aspiring content creators in the Web3 space

• (02:10) – Kevin introduces Sergio Silva to the Immutable Mindset.
• (03:14) – His thoughts of NFTs when they first came out.
• (05:00) – Kevin talks about Sergio’s Resident Degen title.
• (07:52) – Talking about transferable skills from institutional finance.
• (09:30) – Discussing the democratization of Finance.
• (14:07) – On being scammed and making people understand what a digital wallet is.
• (17:26) – Kevin talks about being scammed and
• (17:26) – Playing by the rules.
• (18:44) – What problem tokenization solves for institutions.
• (21:32) – Conversations with kids regarding web 3 and NFT
• (23:26) – Talking about the new NFT drop.
• (31:36) – The 4 central tenants of the NFT project
• (33:30) – On creating the collection.
• (35:25) – On receiving cautionary advice regarding NFT and blockchain.
• (38:02) – Talking about Nakamoto token.
• (40:34) – My advice of people about to get started in the crypto space.
• (42:01) – What does “do your own research” mean?
• (44:21) – Lightening round with Sergio Silva.

In This Episode

• [01:13] Animated character named Nova as a bridge between Web3 space and traditional media.
• [03:07] Sara’s journey in the world of art
• [08:13] Explaining the concept of blockchain, Web3, and NFTs to family members who perceive it as "witchcraft" or magic
• [12:19] Sara's motivation behind creating the Women and Weapons Collection.
• [18:06] The prevalence of bro culture and toxic environment in the NFT space when Sara was a newbie.
• [19:04] The intention behind the Women and Weapons Collection to make it accessible and inclusive.
• [21:46] Evolution of the NFT Space: Observations on the progress and acceptance of women in the NFT space
• [25:47] The psychology and benefits of anonymity within the Web3 space
• [27:12] How Women and Weapons built an organic community
• [30:26] Positives and negatives of anonymity in the space
• [33:52] Sara’s biggest fears regarding the continued success of NFTs in terms of technology and art.
• [35:04] Verifying authenticity with NFC technology
• [35:41] Various use cases for NFC technology
• [39:21] Sara’s experience as a creator and navigating the volatility in the NFT market 
• [40:48] The next phase of Women and Weapons, including a continued focus on storytelling
• [43:25] Sara’s aspirations for the impact of her project in the Web3 space and the wider world.

In This Episode

• [00:49] Introduction to Sam Ewen
• [03:01] Sam’s background and career journey
• [05:21] Lessons learned from early internships
• [06:46] Sam’s early career in music and tech
• [08:45] How digital advertising, and experiential marketing prepared Sam for Web3
• [12:51] The current stage of Web3: Are we still in the early innings?
• [14:35] The uncertain future of Web3 
• [15:12] The evolving landscape of Web3: Differentiating between necessary and unnecessary applications of blockchain technology
• [16:27] Navigating the transition from Web 2.5 to Web3: Balancing practicality and idealism in adopting blockchain technology
• [17:47] The landscape for brands in Web3.
• [19:16] Nike's drop and the future of digital wearables
• [21:03] Mercedes' generative art drop
• [24:52] CoinDesk's experiential approach to consensus
• [26:03] Designing the Web3 programming and experience for the CoinDesk Consensus conference
• [28:55] Brand summit and future of Web3
• [31:56] How to keep events more intimate
• [34:01] Consensus as the most meaningful event
• [39:31] The negative impact of the hype around cryptocurrency 
• [46:24] CoinDesk studios' development initiatives
• [49:09] The natural evolution of Web2.

In This Episode

• [02:13] Omer’s time at Meta and introduction to DeFi
• [06:20] Omer’s interest in blockchain technology and DeFi
• [09:12] Genesis of chaos labs
• [13:12] Raising funds and handling rejection.
• [14:35] Building a cloud platform 
• [15:48] Working with DeFi protocols
• [21:00] The future of DeFi
• [23:12]  The security model of DeFi protocols.
• [30:23] Regulatory clarity and security challenges
• [34:05] Exciting trends in Web3
• [35:46] Chaos Labs and risk management for DeFi protocols

In This Episode

• (01:17) – What’s going on with Binance?
• (03:47) – Apple’s new AR glasses: Vision Pro
• (09:06) – Max’s Italian heritage and what led to his interest in DeFi and self-custody.
• (10:45) – What led Max to work in the technology and the software industry 
• (14:23) – Wild situations developers find themselves in
• (16:44) – Max’s transition to Salesforce
• (22:09) – The development of the Salesforce blockchain
• (28:59) - Salesforce Web3 studio
• (32:08) – How NFT management works and how it can be organized using Salesforce
• (35:10) – Diageo's NFT Strategy
• (40:03) – Analysing blockchain transactions and wallet activity for a direct targeting strategy.
• (42:56) –How real-world asset tokenization works and how it creates a real-world impact.
• (45:01) – How brands are starting to own more of the customer journey in Web3

In This Episode

• [03:12] Charles’ background and career journey
• [05:18] Charles’s conversation on NFT Investments with his spouse
• [06:44] Charles’s motivation with Web3 and potential projects, including Cardano.
• [08:55] The rebranding process from Bondly to Forj and the reasons behind it.
• [13:39] The reasons behind the greater affinity and engagement in the web3 space compared to traditional marketing approaches. 
• [17:41] How brands can connect with the metaverse and facilitate ownership and Web3 integration.
• [18:43] Charles’ definition of the Web3 Metaverse
• [20:11]] The future of the Metaverse and brand experiences
• [24:55] Unique opportunities and challenges for brands exploring the Metaverse
• [27:06] How Forj fosters co-creation between fans and creators in the metaverse
• [30:12] Charless recommendations for breaking into Web3 from Web2
• [34:28] The biggest threats to Web3 adoption and growth
• [39:21] Why Charles considers blockchain as a technological movement 
• [40:37] Exciting innovations and projects that Forj is working on

In This Episode

• (01:45) – Web3 token unlocks
• (03:02) – Hong Kong opening crypto trading
• (04:43) – US labor report and global liquidity 
• (07:39) – Chris' background 
• (09:14) – Chris getting involved in Web3 technologies
• (12:35) – Practical applications of Web3
• (14:00) – Chris’ thoughts on the onboarding of meme coins  
• (14:29) – The potential dangers of NFTs
• (16:13) – How sports media and entertainment can onboard the masses to blockchain technology
• (18:28) – Blockchain in healthcare and finance
• (20:20) - Real use cases for blockchain technology
• (22:15) – The branding and marketing challenges in the blockchain industry
• (25:09) – Commercial sports team as a DAO
• (27:28) – The democratization of sports ownership through blockchain
• (29:56) – Why the automotive industry will play a big part in Web3 
• (31:28) – The potential use of NFTs as car titles and the implications for transactions and taxes.
• (33:34) – The importance of blockchain technology in protecting assets during natural disasters 
• (34:56) – The need for real use cases and case studies  
• (36:24) – Chris’ thoughts on the potential of Solana phone to onboard developers
• (39:41) Smart contracts and creator protection 
• (43:27) Staying ahead in the blockchain and web3 industry
• (45:49) Chris’ upcoming product launch