Summary

In this episode, Dave interviews Josh Jones from Cornucopius about the state of play for the Metaverse in 2024. Josh shares his journey into the blockchain gaming space, from his early entrepreneurial ventures to his interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He discusses how Cornucopius differentiates itself from other blockchain games by focusing on high-quality graphics, strong lore, and a supportive community. Josh also dispels myths about blockchain gaming and emphasizes the importance of community involvement and ownership in the Web3 gaming space. He highlights the KopiCares initiative, which aims to give back to the community through tree planting and other charitable projects. Finally, Josh shares his insights on the future of the space, including the potential impact of AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things.

Takeaways

Cornucopius differentiates itself in the blockchain gaming space through high-quality graphics, strong lore, and a supportive community.

Blockchain gaming dispels myths about scams and offers real utility and application of blockchain technology.

Web3 gaming promotes community involvement, ownership of assets, and a more democratic gaming experience.

The KopiCares initiative by Cornucopius aims to give back to the community through tree planting and other charitable projects.

The future of the space may see advancements in AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, with potential benefits and concerns.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:01 Differentiating Cornucopius in the Blockchain Gaming Space

07:35 Dispelling Myths about Blockchain Gaming

11:51 Moving Towards a More Democratic Gaming Experience

15:15 KopiCares: Giving Back to the Community

23:26 Envisioning the Future of the Space

26:50 Where to Find Josh Jones