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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GETTR and Rogan
- Joe Rogan joined GETTR, a "free speech" platform similar to Twitter.
- This caused a spike in downloads, but Jason Calacanis predicts moderation challenges.
Censorship Resistance
- Platforms offering "censorship resistance" attract extreme users who test boundaries.
- This forces platforms to moderate content, contradicting their initial promise.
Facebook and January 6th
- ProPublica investigated Facebook's role in the January 6th Capitol attack.
- They found Facebook groups incubated violence, despite the platform's attempts to bury edgy content.