In 2019, Ivan Soto-Wright established MoonPay to alleviate some of the biggest pain points of the Web3 user experience. The founder and CEO has since broadened MoonPay’s scope from crypto payment service to its current status as a fully end-to-end Web3 infrastructure.At nft now’s The Gateway 2022, Soto-Wright spoke of MoonPay’s macro-level business model in Web3 and how legacy brands can utilize this emerging technology to deliver loyalty-based experiences that have never been possible in the consumer market. Of course, underneath all these big plans for the future is a simple core belief that’s held strong since MoonPay’s earliest days: user experience is king.In this episode, we cover:How MoonPay plans to seamlessly onboard the audiences of legacy brands into Web3The shifting nature of digital ownership made possible by Web3Why “the mom test” is a crucial metric in determining a platform’s ease of useHow MoonPay’s Web3 Passport fits into its larger strategy of bringing Web3 to the worldTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Ivan on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/isotowrightTo follow Ivan on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/ivanhodl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Porsche, one of the most iconic brands in the luxury auto space, is making its move into web3. In November 2022, the company unveiled its 7,500-piece NFT collection based on the classic Porsche 911. Starting in January, collectors will be able to help shape the design of their digital token by choosing a “route” for it — selecting from Performance, Lifestyle, or Heritage options. These routes reflect a particular characteristic of the company’s brand identity and will modify the overall design of the NFT itself, resulting in a truly unique experience. But this NFT collection is only the beginning of Porsche’s web3 plans. At nft now x Mana Common’s The Gateway during Miami Art Week, Porsche’s Deniz Keskin and Lars Krämer took the stage along with Patrick Vogel, Super Creative Director ALT/SHIFT, and artist Vexx to discuss what’s next for the company’s web3 efforts. In this episode, we discuss…-What excites the Porsche team about web3-The importance of collaborative NFT creation-How they plan to use this technology to reward their most loyal customers-How they’re expanding Porsche’s brand ethos into this new digital realm-The intersection of web3, NFTs, and the luxury spaceTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Porsche on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/porscheTo follow Porsche on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/porsche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best known as one of social media and Web3’s earliest advocates, internet mogul Gary Vaynerchuk’s track record of correctly identifying the next big thing and building a solid foundation in it goes all the way back to the dot-com bubble at the turn of the new millennium. After successfully bringing his family’s liquor store business online, he leveraged his insight to plant a stake in the emerging media format of social media, building his latest empire in the late 2000s to early 2010s.Now, he’s one of Web3’s most prominent builders, and has focused much of his attention on building up his VeeFriends IP. 2022 saw those efforts achieve a culminating event in the wildly successful VeeCon. However, despite everything Vaynerchuk built in the nascent Web3 space, all signs suggest he’s only getting started.In this episode we cover:- Vaynerchuk likening the NFT and crypto market’s bull run to his experience in the dot-com bubble- Staying humble despite his massive success- What’s in store for the next installment of VeeCon- Why the NFT market is just like the after-school television programming of the 1980sTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As CEO & Co-Founder of Deadfellaz, Betty has established herself as a pillar of the NFT community whilst remaining an important figure within the ecosystem of her influential PFP project. While the road to NFT success has been elusive and ambiguous for some, she has remained a staunch supporter of independent artists at a time when creative opportunities have become conditional and creator royalties have come under attack. A proponent for diversity and inclusion in the NFT space, Betty has continued to be instrumental in driving conversation around equity in Web3. At nft now x Mana Common’s The Gateway during Art Basel Miami, Betty took the stage alongside nft now CEO and Co-Founder Matt Medved to speak on how the NFT space can better approach issues with the best interests of creators in mind.In this episode we discuss…- How Deadfellaz rose to prominence- The importance of creator royalties in the NFT space- Creating value for Web3 communities- The need for marketplaces to place trust in creators- Camaraderie in the NFT space- The disparity between creator and consumer priorities- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Betty on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/betty_nftTo follow Betty on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/betty.dfz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s a wrap for Season 1 of the nft now podcast! And while of course we’ll be back, we’re taking a pause to reflect on the dozens of influential artists, builders, and stars who have graced the mic to discuss the ups and downs of the NFT ecosystem and blockchain creative industry. In our endeavors to empower the creators of culture, we’ve traveled the world to spotlight the hearts and minds on the cutting edge of Web3 innovation. It’s been a truly incredible ride thus far, and we can’t wait to kick off Season 2 this fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much has changed since the nft now founding team last held a fireside chat back in December 2021 on the state of NFTs. Eight months into 2022, we’ve seen seismic changes in the NFT ecosystem as initial growth, promise, and schisms in the space contend with the reality of the bear market. However, despite this new reality, there’s plenty to be hopeful about. The founders review some of their favorite artists rising in the space, review common and stubborn vulnerabilities for budding projects, and imagine a brighter future as Web3 continues to unfold, stretching to unprecedented horizons.In this episode we cover:The hidden blessings brought on by the bear marketKeeping your mental health in check during the bear marketThe team’s favorite NFT artists and projects currently active in the spaceSectors in the NFT space where progress is most likelyTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter To follow nft now on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/nftnowTo follow nft now on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nftnow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Silver is a crypto artist who gives expression to her creative vision using the power of AI. Instead of creating new art by hand, Silver’s crypto art is the output of generative adversarial networks (GANs), which explore themes of “vulnerability, trauma, disability, social hierarchy, innocence, and divinity”. In doing so, her work questions “the role they will play in our transhumanist future.” Silver’s work also reflects a shifting paradigm into the broader art world: taste is the new skill. With AI tools that — in theory — can execute any artistic idea, all that’s left is the idea, which can only come from the artist themselves.In this episode we cover:Whether artists should feel threatened by the emergence of AIThe biggest misconceptions surrounding the role of AI in artSilver’s creative process and the various AI tools she usesHow an artist’s taste is the deciding factor for the quality of their work To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletterTo follow Claire on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/clairesilveraiartTo follow Claire on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the State of NFTs IRL event, held in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we sat down with three of the most prominent U.S. figures in the greater NFT landscape to discuss the unstable present, with an eye toward the promising future of NFTs.Joining us is Nifty Gateway Co-Founder Duncan Cock Foster, “Mec;” a Web3 educator, MECXDAO founder and Aokiverse’s head of community, and the crypto and tattoo artist Gossamer Rozen, who’s also the founder of Tigerbob NFT. Together, the three brought vital questions to the current bear market, and what it holds for the future of NFTs — giving attendees a sneak peek into their future plans in Web3 and beyond.In this episode we cover:Foster’s vision for refocusing the NFT space on artistsRozen’s future plans for Tigerbob NFTWhy the NFT space should transition away from speculative marketsThe increasing regulation found in the NFT industryHow the bear market is stripping the NFT space back to its bare essentialsTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Duncan on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dccockfosterTo follow Duncan on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/duncan_cockfosterTo follow Mec on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/mecdotTo follow Mec on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/mecyverTo follow Gossamer on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/grelysianTo follow Gossamer on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/grelysian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For longtime NBA fans, Baron Davis — affectionately known as B-Diddy during his playing career — needs no introduction. Despite retirement, Davis remained in the spotlight by launching ventures in the media and entertainment industries.Recently, Davis used his sizable platform to encourage professional athletes to invest in the NFT and Web3 ecosystems. Headlining this initiative is his “History of the Game” project aimed toward creating an enriched storytelling experience on the history of the sport he and millions of others hold so dear. He’s also slated to put his advocacy into action later this year with the upcoming Black Santa NFT drop, which will give the auction’s winners crucial roles (including a voiceover) in developing an upcoming animated series centered around the character.In this episode we cover:Davis’ extensive involvement in the NFT landscapeHis upcoming NFT projects and crucial industry partnershipsDavis’ mindset as a creator and businessmanHow NFTs are creating new ways for athletes and sports fans to connect and engageTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Baron on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/BaronDavisTo follow Baron on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/iambarondavis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frederic Duquette, known throughout the NFT art world as FVCKRENDER is a digital artist who has continually blurred the lines between the physical and virtual worlds through his ambitious experiential art experiences. Initially making a foray into the metaverse with 2021’s FVCKRENDERVERSE, the Canadian artist has recently doubled down on building worlds with FVCK PARK — a virtual NFT skatepark — and LVCIDIA, a full-on metaversal experience. And what do these virtual worlds hold? The purest representations of FVCKRENDER’s art.In this episode we cover:FVCKRENDER’s plans for the future of LVCIDIAHis gradual shift from digital-only experiences to physical artThe value of presenting NFT art in formats beyond the screenWhy NFT artists need to start building worldsThe intrinsic value and utility of NFT art projectTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow FVCKRENDER on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/fvckrenderTo follow FVCKRENDER on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/fvckrender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.