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Why Brooklyn Nets Star Spencer Dinwiddie Co-Founded a Crypto Startup

Jun 10, 2021

Brooklyn Nets star Spencer Dinwiddie, an early Bitcoin enthusiast, discusses his journey into the crypto world as co-founder of Calaxy, a platform bridging fans and athletes through blockchain technology. Joined by Solo Ceesay, a securities expert, they explore the rise of creator tokens in sports, the evolving dynamics between fans and celebrities, and how blockchain is reshaping financial opportunities. The duo also talks about challenges in monetization and the push for greater financial literacy amidst the growing creator economy.

50:07

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Episode guests

Solo Ceesay

Spencer Dinwiddie

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Tokenization and the Future of Fan Engagement

16min

Monetization and Autonomy in the Creator Economy

3min

Blockchain Revolution in Sports and Entertainment

11min

Blockchain Beyond the Hype

7min

Navigating Financial Advice and Cryptocurrency

15min

Navigating Financial Advice and Personal Boundaries

3min

Over the last year, numerous celebrities and athletes have gotten into crypto in some way. For example, some have announced plans to put part of their salary into Bitcoin. But Brooklyn Nets star Spencer Dinwiddie has been in the space for a lot longer, having held Bitcoin for several years. And, in addition to owning Bitcoin and other coins, he's also the co-founder of a new company called Calaxy, which aims to let fans buy tokens associated with their favorite stars. On this episode, we speak with Spencer as well as his co-founder Solo Ceesay about the world of creator tokens, and how various technologies, including crypto, are changing the relationship between fans and celebs.

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