Leah Callon-Butler

Leah Callon-Butler, director of Emfarsis and screenwriter of the documentary "Play-to-Earn: NFT Gaming in the Philippines," talks about the transformative power of blockchain gaming. She reveals how Axie Infinity became a financial lifeline for Filipinos during the pandemic, particularly in rural areas. Leah discusses how gaming has created new income opportunities, the role of crypto exchanges for players, and innovative scholarship systems that assist new users. The conversation highlights surprising demographics entering the play-to-earn movement and emerging business models.