Over the past few years, Nelk has become an absolute YouTube sensation. Having risen to prominence with their prank videos, vlogs, and multi-faceted Full Send brand, the individuals behind Nelk have now become involved in NFTs in a big way. As top-tier content creators and professional community builders, the Nelk boys are carving out new ways to bring NFTs to the masses and are actively working to introduce their own community to web3.In this episode we’re joined by Kyle Forgeard, one of the Nelk founders, and John Shahidi, the President and Manager of Full Send / Nelk as we discuss:How Nelk got into NFTsThe launch of their successful Metacard projectNFTs as a model for community ownership and crowdfundingHow NFTs might change the economic model for creators who built a following in web2And 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 Nelk on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/nelkboysTo follow Nelk on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nelkboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, Reese Witherspoon has lived on the silver screen as one of Hollywood's leading talents. Having played a major role in the creation of numerous influential characters, shows, and movies, the Oscar-award-winning actress has continued to foster creativity and support female creatives in every aspect of her career; and her latest endeavor into crypto and NFTs is no exception. For nearly a year now, Witherspoon has embarked on a journey as an ambassador of the blockchain — spearheading efforts to empower women at every turn.In this episode, we cover:How Reese became involved in the NFT ecosystemHer thoughts on digital identity and the metaverseThe potential of NFTs and web3 to impact the film industryBringing her company Hello Sunshine into the NFT spaceHow to ensure equitable gender representation in NFTs and web3And 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 Reese on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ReeseWTo follow Reese on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/reesewitherspoon/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latashá is an entrepreneur and seasoned musician who has become one of the most prominent artists in the music NFT landscape. As an independent creative and head of community programming at Zora.co, Latashá is not only helping define what it means to be a music artist in web3, but also pioneering new ways that emerging artists can retain ownership of their intellectual property. Recently, Latashá sold the music video for her track “GOGO WYNE” as NFT for over 13 ETH ($50,000), and is now continuing to focus on community building within HERSTORYDAO and the influential web3 community Friends With Benefits.In this episode, we cover:Latashá’s backstory as an artistHer role leading community programming at Zora.coHow she settled upon music video NFTs as a strategy for her releasesHow NFTs can enable artist independence & prosperityNFTs becoming a standard revenue stream for musiciansAnd much more!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.comTo follow Latasha on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/CallMeLatashaTo follow Latasha on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/callmelatasha/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nifty Gateway founders Duncan & Griffin Cock-Foster have become two of the most important figures in the world of NFTs. As the creators of one of the largest NFT marketplaces in existence, the brothers have not only played an integral part in establishing the NFT ecosystem as we know it, but in onboarding hundreds of thousands of creators and collectors into the NFT space. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing doing so, and the Cock-Fosters reflect on lessons learned and growing pains as the platform has navigated the rising water of the NFT boom.In this episode we cover:- Nifty Gateway’s origin story- Lessons learned from the NFT boom and collector backlash- Running a billion dollar company as twin brothers- The importance of onboarding newcomers into the NFT space- The role of Nifty Gateway in the 2021 NFT bullrun- The future of the NFT marketplace giant- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: nftnow.com To follow Duncan Cock-Foster on Twitter, go here: twitter.com/DCCockFosterTo follow Griffin Cock-Foster on Twitter, go here: twitter.com/gcockfosterTo follow Duncan Cock-Foster on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/duncan_cockfoster/To follow Griffin Cock-Foster on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/griffincockfoster/To follow Nifty Gateway Twitter, go here: twitter.com/niftygatewayTo follow  Nifty Gateway on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/niftygateway/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past year, Deeze has become one of the most influential commentators and tastemakers in the NFT space. Having remained faceless and pseudonymous while amassing hundreds of thousands of followers — the self-proclaimed Director of Vibes at Fractional is known for being a champion of rising artists and builders within the NFT ecosystem. Even after becoming one of the top collectors in all of NFTs, Deeze isn't shy about educating others on his tactical approach to building wealth on the blockchain.In this episode we cover:- Deeze’s journey into NFTs.- How his Twitter Spaces became the defacto public forum for the NFT community.- Being a champion of NFT photography.- His investment theses and how he approaches trading.- What excites him the most about the future of NFTs.- And much more…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 To follow Deeze on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/DeezeFi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past year, Blake Kathryn has become one of the most prominent artists in the NFT space. Yet, even before achieving crypto-art stardom, Kathryn had been creating visuals for top-tier brands like Instagram, Columbia Records, The New York Times and many more. Now, after achieving a million dollar sale via her collaboration with none other than Paris Hilton, Kathryn find herself expanding upon her dreamy, vibrant catalog of works that have continued to be absorbed and assimilated throughout pop culture.In this episode, we cover:- Where she finds inspiration- Pivoting from client work to NFTs- Collaborating with Paris Hilton- Navigating the NFT market- Creating more equitable gender representation in the NFT space- Fostering prosperity for emerging artists- 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.comTo follow Blake Kathryn on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/blakekathrynTo follow Blake Kathryn on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/blakekathryn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prior to fulfilling the position of Coinbase’s VP of Products, Sanchan Saxena had already established a proven track record of spearheading products at fortune 500 companies like GM, AirBnB, Instagram, and more. In helping Coinbase join the world of NFTs, Saxena has become an expert on NFT and Web3 consumer culture, and is poised to help lead the charge towards mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.Timestamps:0:00 | Intro4:09 | His journey at Coinbase5:15 | What inspires him about NFTs7:37 | Plans for Coinbase NFT9:56 | How will Coinbase NFTs differentiate from other marketplaces?22:16 | Will the average consumer engage in a shop for NFTs in the future?29:01 | The future of NFTs and mainstream consumer culture36:33 | Effective UX & product management principles46:40 | Predictions for 202250:30 | OutroTo 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.comTo follow Sanchan Saxena on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/sanchansTo follow Sanchan Saxena on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/sanchan_saxena/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past year, Nadya Tolokonnikova, co-founder of the Russian punk rock activist collective Pussy Riot, has become an integral part of the NFT ecosystem. A long time critic of Vladimir Putin and major proponent of women’s and LGBTQ rights, she was jailed in 2012 which in turn bolstered her prominence as an artist. In this latest iteration of her career, Tolokonnikova has shifted gears, collecting and supporting crypto-artists while simultaneously minting her own NFTs as a new form of social activism.In this episode we cover:- Tolokonnikova’s entrance into the NFT space- Her influential ACAB NFT drop - How her experiences protesting against Putin shaped her views on decentralization- What she thinks web3 will mean for activism- How NFTs can help oster meaningful social change- The lack of women in the NFT space- And much more…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 To follow Nadya Tolokonnikova on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/toloknoTo follow Nadya Tolokonnikova on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nadyariot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the nft now founding team taps in to highlight key moments in an unprecedented year for NFTs in 2021, and what’s in store for 2022 and beyond. Join our co-founder & CEO, Matt Medved, our co-founder & president, Alejandro Navia, and co-founder & COO, Sam Hysell as they discuss…- Why was 2021 such an important year for NFTs?- What are some of the top moments that stood out? Who were some of our favorite artists/builders?- What is the mission of nft now? How did we do in tracking towards that mission in 2021? What’s in store for 2022?- What were some of the biggest foundations that were built in 2021 that will set NFTs up for mainstream adoption in years to come?- What are the biggest areas of opportunity for people (both artists & builders) to get into the space and what advice do we have for those people?- 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/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.

This week, we welcome Showtime Co-Founder and CEO Alex Masmej to the podcast. An early adopter of social token technology, Masmej has pursued an unconventional path to becoming a leader in web3. Even prior to launching his startup Showtime — which is a social network for crypto media and an endeavor to onboard the masses into web3 — the now 23-year-old creator had found success making his way into the NFT community. Now, having recently funded his entire life move from Paris to San Francisco completely off the profits from his own social token, Masmej says he is working towards changing the world.In this episode we cover:- How he planned and executed the launch of his own $ALEX social token- Showtime: what it is now and plans for its future- What excites him about the future of NFTs- Trends he sees at the intersection of social media and NFTs- What he feels are the key milestones in fostering mainstream adoption of NFTs- And much more…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 To follow Alex Masmej on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/AlexMasmejTo follow Alex Masmej on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/alexmasmej/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.