This Week in Startups

GETTR & social media moderation, NYT to acquire The Athletic + Axie Infinity's Jeff Zirlin on NFT gaming | E1354

Jan 7, 2022

Jeff Zirlin, Co-founder of Axie Infinity, shares insights on the transformative world of NFT gaming. He discusses the innovative "play to earn" model and how players can balance in-game economies while creating guilds and renting digital assets. The conversation dives into the complexities of social media moderation, especially regarding free speech and safety. Additionally, the recent acquisition of The Athletic by NYT sparks a discussion about media mergers and their implications in the current landscape.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Social Media and the January 6th Reflection

7min

Navigating Echo Chambers and AI's Role in Business Transformation

3min

Moderation and Its Consequences

5min

Navigating Internet Moderation and Sleep Innovation

4min

Media Mergers and Misinformation

8min

Gaming Meets Cryptocurrency: A New Frontier

5min

The Evolving Landscape of NFT Gaming

27min

The Evolution of Axie Infinity

13min

00:00 Jason & Molly intro the show
02:25 GETTR get a bump in downloads after Joe Rogan joins
09:55 Dataiku - Create transparent, repeatable, and scalable AI and analytics programs. Visit https://dataiku.com to learn more.
11:00 The darker side of community on the internet
15:54 Jason's take on decentralized social media
18:38 Eight Sleep - Go to https://eightsleep.com/twist to check out the Pod Pro Cover and get $150 off at checkout!
20:11 The challenges of content moderation on social media
21:13 NYT reportedly buying The Athletic for $550M
30:30 Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST
32:15 Interview - Jeff "Jiho" Zirlin from Axie Infinity
40:11 How "play to earn" games actually work
53:33 How do balance stakeholders in the in-game economy
58:05 Renting Axies and how "guilds" work
1:03:42 Buying digital land

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