#116: Mike Dickens on Sports x Crypto, Social Tokens and DeFi

Mike Dickens is the COO at Blockasset.co, a blockchain-based sports ecosystem that connects famous athletes, clubs, ticketing agencies, and fans.

Mike has worked for several successful startups in the UK, focussing primarily on Project Management and Product Marketing. Mike has managed teams and built systems to encourage effective communication and automate processes. Mike has been involved in crypto eco-systems and De-Fi since 2017 and is currently in his element working with athlete NFT collectibles.

In this conversation, we discuss:
- Sports becoming a mass adoption catalyst for NFTs
- Building on Solana
- Social Tokens
- Partnering with UFC athletes
- NFT regulation and KYC
- Becoming a media company
- The future of DeFi

Blockasset
Website: blockasset.co
Twitter: @Blockassetco
Instagram: @blockasset

Mike Dickens
LinkedIn: Mike D.
Twitter: @MikeBlockasset

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