We sit down with the one and only Kevin Rose to talk about his journey from pioneering Web 2.0 with Digg to leading the charge on Web3 and NFT + DeFi investing as a partner at True Ventures and his new show Modern Finance. We cover it all -- TechTV, Digg's true origin story, Milk, Hodinkee, interviewing Beeple and where MoFi goes from here. This was an episode we’ve been wanting to do forever, and Kevin was truly a blast to hang out with. Tune in and then go check out everything he’s building now over at Modern Finance! Sponsors:WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25Huntress: https://bit.ly/acqhuntressStatsig: https://bit.ly/acquiredstatsig24More Acquired!:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLCLinks:Modern Finance: https://modern.financeEspecially the Beeple episode:  https://modern.finance/episode/beeple-his-story-the-future-of-nfts-his-favorite-digital-artist-and-more/Proof: https://www.proof.xyzKevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinrose‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

We're ridiculously lucky to have the super-talented Beeple on Waveform this week. In a 45-minute interview, he discusses how he's grown as an artist/creator, what kind of equipment he uses to create his art, and his thoughts on the future of NFTs beyond the current hype train. You definitely don't want to miss this episode!Links:https://twitter.com/wvfrmhttps://twitter.com/mkbhdhttps://twitter.com/andymanganellihttps://twitter.com/AdamLukas17https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/shop.mkbhd.comMusic by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFhBeeple: https://twitter.com/beepleCreative Work Animation: https://bit.ly/3cOePB1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beeple, a renowned digital artist, dives into the fascinating worlds of memetics and AI's influence on creativity. He discusses the evolving role of NFTs in the art market and how meme culture shapes public discourse today. The conversation highlights the balance between technology and genuine experiences, questioning the authenticity of machine-generated content. Beeple also shares insights on the future of artistic expression and the significance of community in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Raoul Pal and Beeple discuss the future of digital art, AI, and augmented reality. They delve into internet culture, NFTs, and the fusion of art with technology. The podcast explores the impact of AI on financial markets and the implications of achieving Artificial General Intelligence.

Archibald prize winner Blak Douglas discusses his political artwork during a federal election. NFT artist Beeple is showcased alongside European masters in an Italian exhibition. Textile artist Ema Shin weaves personal stories into her art.