Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson discuss the potential resurgence of crypto gaming, the concept of ownership in games, the transition from DeFi to gaming, and the challenges faced by crypto games including fees, taxes, and regulations.

In Episode 246 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Michael Anderson and Vance Spencer. Michael and Vance are the founders of Framework Ventures, a crypto-native venture capital firm with a team of technologists, researchers, and investors that actively build alongside the companies and protocols in which they invest. They were on the podcast two years ago to discuss their thesis on the opportunities in decentralized finance and they are back on today to talk about blockchain gaming and their latest, big bet on the future of the crypto industry. We are huge fans of these guys. They’re thoughtful. They’re passionate. And they’re native. They’ve grown up in this space and their investment philosophy and framework reflect this. Besides discussing the opportunities in gaming, Michael and Vance also share elements of their approach to investing in crypto, how they source deals and outcompete legacy venture funds with deep pockets in an industry that is long on capital but short on know-how: the type of know-how that results from a philosophy of active participation running nodes, staking assets, providing security reviews, building tools, and participating in network governance. Our objective in bringing you this conversation is to give you a roadmap for investing in what can often feel like an intimidating and rapidly changing space that we believe will nonetheless produce some of the biggest value generating opportunities in software and some of the most rewarding opportunities for cultivating monetizable online experiences and collaboration on the Internet. You can access the full episode, transcript, and intelligence report to this week’s conversation by going directly to the episode page at HiddenForces.io and clicking on "premium extras." All subscribers gain access to our premium feed, which can be easily added to your favorite podcast application. If you enjoyed listening to today’s episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 04/20/2022

Join Canary Labs co-founder Michael Anderson and Popset co-founder Sergio Silva in a discussion about the German government's bitcoin sell-off, correlation between crypto and tech sectors, Solana's Firedance upgrade, and more interesting narratives in the finance and investing world.

Co-founders Ovie Faruq and Michael Anderson discuss Ether's performance, worries about memecoin cycle, and institutional adoption. They compare ETH to Solana, analyze traditional stocks vs. crypto returns, and assess risks in the market. The podcast also explores asset preservation strategies in case of World War III and discusses investment opportunities in the crypto market.

Licensed therapist Michael Anderson discusses the complexities of divorce, exploring men's experiences and women's dynamics. The podcast delves into navigating uncertainty in marriage, embracing self-accountability, and promoting self-healing in relationships.

In Episode 345 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson about whether we are in a new crypto bull market. Mike and Vance are the founders of Framework Ventures, one of the largest venture capital firms in crypto. They have been on the podcast several times before to discuss their investment outlook for crypto, particularly decentralized finance and blockchain-based gaming. You can easily find those previous appearances in the related tab on this week’s episode page. In this end-of-year episode, Demetri asks the Framework team about their 2024 crypto investment outlook and whether they think the recent price run-up marks the beginning of a new crypto bull market. They discuss the anticipated introductions of the first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the Ethereum roadmap and recent upgrades to its protocol, blockchain-based gaming, regulation, and much more. Because this conversation deals with investing, nothing that we say on this podcast can or should be viewed as financial advice. All opinions expressed by him and his guests are solely our own opinions and should not be relied upon as the basis for financial decisions. You can subscribe to our premium content and access our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed listening to today’s episode of Hidden Forces, you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 12/20/2023

Michael Anderson, a partner at Framework Ventures specializing in crypto investments, joins Avichal Garg from Electric Capital, known for his expertise in DeFi. They explore Uniswap's Unichain and its potential effects on Ethereum and the DeFi ecosystem. The duo discusses investment strategies in an evolving market, addressing the competition between applications and infrastructure. They also analyze how U.S. politics and upcoming elections could alter crypto regulation, revealing the unexpected impact of stablecoins on national security.

Michael Anderson, a crypto enthusiast and expert, discusses the launch of Unichain and its significant impact on the Uniswap protocol. He delves into the innovative Layer 2 technology it brings to DeFi, including improvements in liquidity and fee structures. The conversation also touches on how the upcoming US presidential elections might affect the crypto markets, highlighting the dynamics of polling versus prediction markets. Finally, they speculate on the elusive identity of Satoshi Nakamoto and its potential implications for Bitcoin.

Framework Ventures co-founder Michael Anderson discusses the impact of upcoming Spot Ether ETFs, Trump's VP pick, Fed rate cuts, and gaming in the crypto space. The podcast explores how these factors could influence market trends and the future of cryptocurrencies.

Canary Labs co-founders discuss why cryptocurrencies have not followed stock market highs, Bitcoin dominance, and potential reasons for crypto market underperformance. Mention of EFTF trading impact, US elections on crypto, rise of celebrity coins, and risks associated with them. Analysis on market support breakdown, centralization concerns, levered long positions, and basis trades.