APECOIN—Bullish or Bearish for CryptoPunks? | Zeneca, Andy8052, Scott Lewis

Mar 23, 2022

Join Scott Lewis, co-founder of DeFi Pulse, alongside Zeneca_33 and Andy8052, as they unpack Yuga Labs' game-changing acquisition of CryptoPunks and Meebits. They delve into the implications for intellectual property and brand management in the NFT space. Is the rise of digital monopolies upon us? The trio also discusses the exciting launch of ApeCoin and its expected influence on NFT ecosystems. Tune in for a lively analysis of ownership, licensing models, and the evolution of NFTs in this fast-paced digital landscape!

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INSIGHT

Punk Owner Desires

CryptoPunk owners had diverse desires regarding IP rights, some wanted commercialization, others preferred Larva Labs' hands-off approach.
Larva Labs' questionable decisions and restrictions on punk usage frustrated some holders.

INSIGHT

Desired Punk Rights

Some CryptoPunk owners desired a Creative Commons license (CCO) for unrestricted usage.
Others favored Yuga Labs-style commercial rights or DAO-governed rights for the punks.

ANECDOTE

CryptoPunks and Decentralization

CryptoPunks, the first PFP project, attracted early crypto users with its decentralized ethos.
Larva Labs' hands-off approach wasn't entirely pure, creating conflict with Yuga Labs' acquisition.

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In a massive week for Bored Ape Yacht Club studio Yuga Labs, they acquired CryptoPunks & Meebits from Larva Labs, as well as releasing their community token $APE. With ApeCoin and a massive inflow of intellectual property, the NFT space is spinning with buzz and speculation about what this all means.

Today, we have Zeneca_33, Andy8052, and Scott Lewis joining State of the Nation to get to the bottom of this monumental event. What does this mean for Punks and Apes? What about intellectual property, ownership, and value? And lastly, are we seeing the dawn of a new age of digital monopolies?

In this chaotic landscape, a rational and steady approach to understanding is always a winner.

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 8:00 Panelists 12:03 What CryptoPunks Want 16:44 Brand Management 22:01 Applebees 26:52 Creative Commons License 32:00 Best Rights Strategies 40:00 ApeCoin Launch 46:20 Is $APE Overvalued? 54:58 Yuga Labs Deck 1:00:52 Financials vs Monopolies 1:04:31 $450 Million Raise 1:06:45 Panelist Projects 1:10:00 Closing & Disclaimers

------ Resources:

Scott Lewis: https://twitter.com/scott_lew_is?s=20&t=kXCI6sgHk2MMkG_PZKekSQ Zeneca_33: https://twitter.com/Zeneca_33?s=20&t=kXCI6sgHk2MMkG_PZKekSQ Andy8052: https://twitter.com/andy8052?s=20&t=kXCI6sgHk2MMkG_PZKekSQ

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