The nft now podcast is your go-to source to succeed in the fast-moving world of web3. Each week we interview visionary creators, builders and collectors so you can stay up-to-date on the most important trends and tactics for the internet’s next frontier. To sign up for our weekly newsletter where we distill the NFT market into actionable insights, go to nftnow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Inside AI Art's Evolution With Emi Kusano
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In this episode, we chat with Emi Kusano, a multi-disciplinary Japanese artist blending AI and web3 in her work. Emi discusses her journey from music to creating AI-driven art, including her LG art lab debut, "Advertising Humanity," inspired by 1980s Japanese commercials. She reflects on the challenges of working with AI and the ongoing debate arou…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking world of AR gaming with the creators behind Onmi. Joining forces with the innovative minds from Borderless, the Onmi team shares their journey of merging the physical and digital worlds through cutting-edge XR technologies. From the inception of their project during the COVID-19 lockdown to the …
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Amadon on Glitch Art, Activism and LG Art Lab Debut
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In this episode, artist Amadon shares his transformative journey from graffiti to digital art. He recounts the intense story behind his controversial "No Rioters" piece, which sparked international attention and an arrest warrant in Hong Kong. Amadon dives into his passion for using art as a tool for protest and social change, highlighting the impo…
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How Jesse Pollak Built Base into the Hottest Layer 2
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In this must-listen nft now podcast episode, Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak recounts his journey from launching the Base Layer-2 to scaling it into a powerhouse for builders and creators in a little over a year. He reflects on the 'chewing glass' periods—times of intense difficulty and doubt—but also on the triumphant phases of validation and growth spurr…
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Are CryptoPunks the Safest Bet in NFTs?
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How do you ensure that CryptoPunks age gracefully? In our latest nft now podcast episode, Natalie Stone, General Manager of CryptoPunks, dives into her ambitions for the historic project, emphasizing efforts to integrate the collection into both digital and traditional art worlds. She highlights initiatives aimed at establishing CryptoPunks not jus…
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Is Digital Art the Next $1 Trillion Asset Class?
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Is digital art the next trillion-dollar asset class? In this episode, Grail Capital founder Jean-Michel Pailhon, a key player who left a lengthy tenure at Ledger to launch his own fund, shares invaluable insights on how digital art is reshaping art collection and investment. Drawing from his journey and the parallels between street art and digital …
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Digital Art: Evolve or Die? With Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile
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From traditional art collector to digital art visionary, Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile tackles the web3 art world with passion and, at times, controversial insight. This episode explores the evolving dynamics between collectors and artists and challenges preconceived notions about artist royalties and the need for broader audience engagement through the U…
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Sarah Meyohas' Journey From Overlooked to OG
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Pioneering artist Sarah Meyohas chronicles her innovative work at the intersection of art and blockchain technology, particularly her trailblazing projects like Bitchcoin and overcoming adversity as an early adopter. Her journey from academia to exploring the boundaries of digital and physical art forms illustrates a deep engagement with conceptual…
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Why Magic Eden Is Winning the Marketplace War
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Why is Magic Eden winning the marketplace war? In our nft now Podcast season 3 debut, Magic Eden's CEO Jack Lu delves into the heart of the web3 revolution, revealing how the platform is shaping the future of digital ownership by embracing Ethereum and championing creator royalties. From its bold inception on Solana during the 2021 bull run to its …
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Niche to Mainstream: Web3's New Horizon
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Web3 has a perception problem. How do we fix it? Dive into a compelling discussion with digital pioneers Simone Berry, Amanda Cassett, and Krista Kim as they explore taking web3 from niche to mainstream. From creating immersive, inclusive digital spaces that celebrate diversity to tackling the challenges of AI and securing digital identities, this …
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From Marvel to Ekos: A Fireside Chat With Founder David Maisel
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How do you build a multi-billion dollar media empire? David Maisel, the visionary behind Marvel Studios and Mythos Studios, shared his enthralling journey from comic book aficionado to cinematic game-changer -- and why he's all in on web3 with Ekos -- in an exclusive fireside chat at Gateway Miami moderated by Now Media co-founder, CEO and EIC Matt…
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Decoding Digital Collectability With Mercedes-Benz NXT
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The "Decoding Digital Collectability" panel at Gateway Miami, featuring insights from the creative minds behind Mercedes-Benz NXT, delved into the fascinating intersection of NFTs, digital art, and the future of collecting. Highlighting stories of personal collections, from Pokémon cards to watches, Ben Roy, Felix Schubert, and Timo Heuer underscor…
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Future Kicks: Unboxing RTFKT's Next Chapter
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Are you ready for RTFKT's next chapter? In this special Gateway Miami conversation, RTFKT founders Zaptio and ClegFX (Chris Le) dive into their pioneering journey in blending digital and physical fashion and its impact in both the web3 and sneakerhead communities. Moderated by Alejandro Navia, the conversation covers everything from their landmark …
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Artistry in Focus: Empowerment Through a New Lens
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In a panel discussion hosted by Lens Protocol at Gateway Miami, an all-star lineup explored the intersection of web3 social platforms, artist empowerment, and the innovative use of new tools in creating opportunities and realities. Moderated by curator and creative entrepreneur Lady Phe0nix, the panel featured AI collaborative artist Emi Kusano and…
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Generative Art Meets Skincare With Shiseido
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Generative art and skincare? While it may seem an unlikely marriage, Shiseido's embrace of web3 offers key insights for brands. Learn more in this panel hosted by Shiseido at Gateway Miami, featuring Art Blocks founder Erick “Snowfro” Calderon, and artist Jen Stark and moderated by Alessio Rossi, Executive Vice President of Shiseido Americas. The s…
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Digital Art Alpha With Jack Butcher, Christie’s & 6529 Capital
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In a panel discussion hosted by Christie's at Gateway Miami, the stage was set for an engaging conversation that delves into the journeys of some of the biggest names in digital art and Web3. Moderated by Sebastian Sanchez, Manager of Digital Art Sales at Christie’s, the panel featured Jack Butcher, artist and founder of Visualize Value, and AC, re…
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Inside Wilder World's Multiplayer Metaverse
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At a panel in Gateway Miami, Dennis Crow, Wilder World’s head game producer, engaged in a conversation with nft now’s Matt Medved to introduce Wilder World's latest metaverse experience. Their flagship game, “Midnight in Wiami,” offers an exhilarating racing experience within a photorealistic nocturnal setting inspired by the vibrant cities of Miam…
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Deepak Chopra on AI, Well-being and Web3
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Deepak Chopra and Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of the Chopra Foundation, discussed the potential of AI and Web3 in improving the world during a panel discussion moderated by Matt Medved. They highlighted AI's impact on healthcare and acknowledged the downsides of new technologies, emphasizing the importance of intention and love in guiding technological …
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Snowfro & Sam Spratt: In Conversation
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Art Blocks founder Erick Calderon, known as Snowfro, and artist Sam Spratt, the founder of The Monument Game, engaged in an illuminating and personal conversation at Gateway Miami. Their dialogue revolved around mutual admiration for each other's artistry and the evolving landscape of Web3 art. Spratt shared personal insights about his journey, hig…
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Krista Kim Explores Art, Spirituality, and Podcast Tokenization
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The "Art and Spirituality Panel: A Conversation with Krista Kim," led by Matt Medved, began with an exploration of Krista Kim's featured artwork, "Resonance," at The Gateway Korea. Kim described her digital video as a journey of self-discovery. The discussion then shifted to digital identity's impact on Kim's art, focusing on blockchain's transform…
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Being Beeple: Capturing the Web3 Zeitgeist
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Renowned digital artist Beeple, also known as Mike Winkelmann, took center stage at The Gateway: Korea to discuss the digital art world’s evolving dynamics. The discussion also offered valuable insights into Beeple's own artistic journey and body of work. Moderated by nft now co-founder and CEO, Matt Medved, the conversation explored topics like th…
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Web3 Music Reimagined With Beatport.io
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Presented by Beatport.io, the "Digital Resonance" panel at Gateway Korea featured a varied array of viewpoints presented by five distinct speakers representing different areas of the music industry. Throughout the conversation, the panelists explored the profound influence of web3 on the music sector. They also highlighted effective approaches for …
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Inside Adidas /// Studio’s Web3 Artist Residency
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Adidas /// Studio unveiled its RESIDENCY program for emerging artists in web3 with an audiovisual activation at Gateway Korea featuring limited open editions and exclusive merch. Bringing together adidas /// Studio’s Global Head of Communications & Activation Stacey King and featured artists Adra Kandil and MonkeeMoto, this panel dives deep into th…
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Digital Disruption: How the Art World is Evolving
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Art world leaders, including Jung Bong Lee, Kirsten Wang, Vladislav Ginzburg, and Walker Waugh, joined moderator Afrodet Zuri for a Gateway Korea panel discussion on how the fine art world is and is continuing to be disrupted by the emergence of digital assets. The panelists acknowledged the profound impact of digital art and its growing significan…
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Empowering Artists in Uncertain Times
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Artists ThankYouX, Emi Kusano, and J.N. Silva joined nft now’s Matt Medved for a candid conversation on empowering artistry in uncertain times during The Gateway: Korea. The panelists explored the highs and lows of navigating the bear market as artists, tuning out the noise and staying true to their artistic visions. From actionable advice for stay…
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Now Runway: Will Digital Fashion Save Web3?
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The rise of digital fashion promises to disrupt the $1.7 trillion fashion industry and usher major brands into web3. Industry leaders across fashion and web3, including Dani Loftus, Irene Kim, and Lady Pheønix, joined moderator Afrodet Zuri for a special Now Runway panel at Gateway Korea, discussing the future of the digital fashion and luxury move…
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Community All-Stars Talk Bear Market Building
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A star-studded cast of founders representing some of the most successful web3 communities joined us for Gateway Korea’s community-building panel, including ARC Community’s Elroy Cheo, Frank DeGods of DeGods and y00ts, 9dcc’s Gmoney and Dave Krugman of ALLSHIPS. The discussion delved beyond surface-level platitudes to explore the importance of authe…
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Memeland’s Ray Chan: Why Asia Will Drive the Next Bull Run
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9GAG CEO and Memeland founder Ray Chan joined us for an exclusive fireside chat at The Gateway Korea centered on Asia's pivotal role in the Web3 revolution. Moderated by ARC Community's director, Gabriel Yang, the conversation explored topics like inherent inclusivity, transcending borders, and gender bias. Chan also discusses Asia’s leadership rol…
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Inside Keith Haring’s Digital Debut With Christie’s
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In this Gateway Korea panel, renowned artists and art experts discussed the enduring impact of legendary artist Keith Haring through the lens of Christie's exclusive auction, "Keith Haring: Pixel Pioneer." It features five rare digital drawings from Haring, each crafted on an Amiga computer during the 1980s. Christie’s partnered with nft now to dis…
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How Seedphrase Became a DJ With the Rarest CryptoPunk
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Seedphrase, also known as Daniel Maegaard, is a DJ and investor from Queensland, Australia, who made his fortune in cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. He invested $4,000 in Bitcoin in 2013 and cashed out in 2017, making millions of dollars. After traveling to over 40 countries, he discovered NFTs and bought some of the most sought-after ones, including hi…
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The Fabricant is a leading digital-only fashion house based in the Netherlands, establishing the concept of non-physical couture. They are known for creating and selling the first fashion NFT in 2019 for $9,500, and have partnered with the likes of Off-White, Google, H&M and Adidas. They recently released their Primal Rave collection, remixing elem…
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Krista Kim on The Gateway: Korea and Web3 Wellness
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Krista Kim joins us for our first-ever tokenized podcast episode announced live on-stage in an exclusive fireside chat at The Gateway: Korea. Krista Kim is a Canadian Korean contemporary artist who has been active at the forefront of web3, wellness, and digital consciousness for more than a decade. Krista is a cultural leader for the World Economic…
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Julie Pacino on Hollywood Writers' Strike & the Future of Film3
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Julie Pacino is a photographer and filmmaker known for her upcoming feature-length psychological thriller, I Live Here Now. As an early adopter at the intersection of film and Web3, Pacino has used photography NFT projects, including “I Live Here Now” and “Keepers of the Inn” to crowdfund her film projects and bypass traditional Hollywood gatekeepe…
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Zeneca’s Secrets to Content and Community Building
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Zeneca is a creator, collector, and community leader who, prior to entering the NFT space, was a seasoned crypto trader and poker player. After becoming discouraged during the crypto bear market of 2018, Zeneca took a few years away from the blockchain, only to return during the early NFT boom as a thought leader and educator. One of Zeneca’s most …
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How Sam Spratt Put the “Cult” in Culture
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Sam is a New York based artist best known for his Luci series, comprised of digital paintings paired with written psalms, released as episodic pieces of an evolving story about the rediscovery of our most ancient human values in a post-historic world. The first Chapter released in October of 2021 and since then, the project has generated seven figu…
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Beeple on Shitcoins, Favorite Everydays & The Gateway: Korea
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For the nft now podcast’s 100th episode, we welcome Beeple (Mike Winkelmann), one of the most well-known figures in the NFT space. He made history in selling Everydays: the First 5000 Days for $69.3 million at Christie’s in 2021, the first time a major auction house offered a fully-digital artwork. Since then, Beeple has remained at the forefront o…
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How This NFT Trader Made and Lost $3.5 Million
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Fxnction is an expert trader, investor, and advisor in the NFT and crypto space. Previously known by the crypto alias Shill Nye, he is best known for being early to Solana NFTs, as well as his deep dives on crypto, AI, and different NFT communities. Fnxction has garnered a significant Twitter following of more than 120,000 due to his expertise in t…
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Why Fashion’s Elite Are Entering Web3
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Daria Shapovalova and Natalia Modenova are the founders of DressX, a leading digital fashion retailer with an app and NFT marketplace. Over the last three years, they’ve partnered with the likes of Bershka, H&M, DUNDAS, and Agoria. Recently, the brand raised a $15 million series A round led by Greenfield with participation from Slow Ventures, Warne…
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How Ed Balloon is Bringing Black Culture to Generative Art
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Ed Balloon is an active Web3 artist, musician, and community leader within the NFT space. In an ecosystem that is often overrun by PFPs and memes, his stunning pieces showcase his unique existence as a prolific stop-motion NFT artist. To help uplift his fellow artists, 50 percent of the proceeds from his flagship Run Ed collection secondary sales g…
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Trevor Owens is the CEO of Ninjalerts — an app for NFT trading alerts — and GP at Bitcoin Frontier Fund, where he invests in teams building new use cases for Bitcoin. Before this, Owens spent a decade coaching founders in the Lean Startup Methodology and authored The Lean Enterprise: How Corporations Can Innovate Like Startups. A leading voice in t…
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Kenny Schachter: “Royalties are F*cking Stupid"
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Kenny Schachter is an artist, curator, and University of Zurich professor who has been curating contemporary art exhibits for nearly 30 years. He writes a regular column for Artnet and has an upcoming project called “Open Book,” an ever-evolving digital book on Polygon, powered by Async Art. In addition, he’s written for various international publi…
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How Sotheby’s Sold $17 Million of NFTs in a Bear Market
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Michael Bouhanna is the Vice-President, Contemporary Art Specialist, and Head of Digital Art and NFTs at Sotheby’s. In June 2021, he facilitated Sotheby’s first curated NFT auction, Natively Digital, resulting in a total sale of $40 million across three editions. The sale included the first-ever NFT, Quantum by Kevin and Jennifer McCoy, and pieces …
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How Grant Yun Balances Med School With Six-Figure Art Sales
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Grant Yun is a breakdancer and med student who has emerged as one of the top-selling artists of the NFT space. While he insists that his entrance into the NFT space was a leap of faith, his Neo-Precisionist style has gained him numerous accolades in Web3. The high-profile sale of his piece “Cow” sparked a conversation about the utility and value of…
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The Ledger Recover Backlash & Lessons Learned
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Valued at over $1 billion and with an estimated annual revenue of over $53 million, Ledger is one of the world’s most well-known and popular providers of hardware wallets. In May 2023, the company experienced a significant backlash around its Ledger Recover feature — a key recovery service that provides a backup of your seedphrase and allows you to…
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Pudgy Penguins’ Luca Netz: “I Will Be the Face of NFTs”
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Luca Netz (Luca Schnetzler) is the CEO of Pudgy Penguins, an 8,888 NFT collection of adorable cartoon penguins. In April 2022, Netz took up leadership of the project and community in the aftermath of its fall from grace at the hands of its founding team. Since acquiring the Pudgy brand, Netz has turned Pudgy Penguins into both a comeback story and …
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Shira Lazar is an Emmy-nominated host, interviewer, and content creator covering social media, Web3, and digital wellness. Founding member of the Web3 community BFF and Co-Founder of the online yoga and meditation studio Peace Inside Live, Lazar has been a consistent proponent of mental health in Web3 — a dynamic often overlooked in the online-heav…
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World of Women’s Strategy for Life After Royalties
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Shannon Snow is the COO of World of Women (WoW), one of the world’s leading mission-driven NFT brands celebrating representation, inclusion, and equity in web3 and beyond. Before WoW, Snow worked in big tech; she led U.S. Entertainment at Meta and spent more than a decade at Google building and leading teams. Although she only came on as WoW COO ab…
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The Future of AI Animation with Andre Oshea
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Andre Oshea is a 3D artist, animator, and musician who initially made a name in Web3 by partnering on NFT drops with Netflix, the Academy Awards, and the Grammys. Before finding his niche on the blockchain, Oshea cut his teeth through client work with Adult Swim, Snapchat, Tidal, Vogue, John Legend, and more. His unique style, which explores themes…
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How Frank DeGods Built a $250M Multi-Chain Empire
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Frank DeGods (Rohun Vora) founded the highly acclaimed DeGods and y00ts NFT projects. He is also the co-founder of DeLabs. After working on movie sets in his early teens, he was inspired to study film at UCLA but dropped out to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. He was accepted to the startup fund and program Y Combinator, where he raised $1.3 mill…
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Taproot Wizards’ Udi on “Making Bitcoin Magical Again”
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Long a mainstay in the Bitcoin community, Udi Wertheimer recently embraced the world of NFTs via Bitcoin Ordinals with Taproot Wizards. On February 1, 2023, Wertheimer announced the Taproot Wizards project to the world by orchestrating the largest block and transaction in Bitcoin’s history. Ultimately, the project achieved the absolute maximum bloc…
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