Decoder with Nilay Patel

Steve Aoki on why he’s a ‘crypto believer’

Mar 29, 2022

Steve Aoki, a superstar DJ and founder of the Aokiverse, dives into the exciting world of Web3 and NFTs. He discusses the evolution of the music industry in the digital age, sharing insights on how artists can balance creativity and business while navigating new revenue streams. Aoki unveils his vision for the Aokiverse, a platform designed to foster real-time community engagement, born out of the challenges of live events during COVID-19. The conversation also touches on the importance of sustainable blockchain practices and the future of meaningful connections in art.

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Episode guests

Steve Aoki

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating the Music Business Landscape

23min

Exploring the Aokiverse: A New Era of Online Community and NFTs

5min

Bridging Realities: The Aoki-Verses Community

13min

Navigating the Future of Blockchain

3min

Navigating Blockchain in Music and NFTs

14min

Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement

2min

For this episode, I’m talking to Steve Aoki. He is a superstar DJ, producer, record label owner, and prolific entrepreneur. Steve has been part of the music industry since 1996, so he’s been through a lot of these big tech transitions, and now he’s heavily invested in another, with Web3, the Aokiverse. It involves selling tokens and NFTs and, over time, is meant to be part of the metaverse. Because, of course.

Links

Aokiverse

Dim Mak

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Transcript

https://www.theverge.com/e/22763374

Credits

Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Today’s episode was produced by Creighton DeSimone and Jackie McDermott. Additional research was done by Liz Lian and it was edited by Callie Wright.

The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Sr Audio Director is Andrew Marino and our Executive Producer is Eleanor Donovan.

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