

Modern Finance With Kevin Rose: VeeFriends
May 12, 2021
Kevin Rose, a tech industry veteran and host of Modern Finance, dives into his visionary 45-year project, VeeFriends. He shares insights on the exciting evolution from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, exploring intersections of NFTs and traditional collectibles. The chat highlights the importance of community in NFTs, the complexities of pricing unique experiences, and thoughtful strategies for launching new ventures. Rose emphasizes a future driven by creativity and supportive engagement, rather than just financial gain.
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Collectibles Reignited
- Gary Vaynerchuk's interest in collectibles was reignited by a conversation with Kevin Rose about Jordan rookie cards.
- This led to discussions about NFTs and Gary Vaynerchuk purchasing his first CryptoPunk, which resembled LeBron James.
Purple Hat Punks
- Gary Vaynerchuk invested heavily in CryptoPunks with purple hats after seeing the color in a meeting.
- This impulsive purchase reflects his obsession with Punks and his preference for character-based collectibles.
Top Shot vs. Punks
- While acknowledging the legacy of NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties, Gary Vaynerchuk hasn't invested in them.
- He believes Top Shot NFTs should be treated like sports cards where value is tied to the player's significance.