Vincent Boon, community pioneer and co-founder of the OpenMeta DAO, discusses the connection between online communities and the metaverse, the basics of DAOs, and the future of community leaders in the metaverse. Topics include building an open metaverse and the DAO, avatars and reputation, inclusivity and diversity, and healthy skepticism.

Vincent Boon, a giant in the community space, shares his journey from organizing poker meetups to building pioneering communities in gaming. He discusses developing the GiffGaff model and his work with Standing on Giants. The podcast also explores key principles for building healthy communities and the value of engaging, rewarding, and supporting community contributors. Vincent emphasizes the importance of meaningful customer relationships and offers advice on community leadership during difficult times.