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Join Charis Campbell, our Director of Capital Markets, as she sits down with Len Findlay, CEO and co-founder of Saltwater Games, in this special episode of our Open Metaverse podcast to discover the fascinating journey from investing in a flying car company in Australia to leading a gaming studio in Dubai. In this episode, they dive deep into the world of game ownership, Layer 3 technologies (L3s), and the significance of play-to-impact. Len also shares invaluable lessons learned from his experience exiting seven companies.Guest:⭐Len Findlay, CEO and co-founder of Saltwater Games🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.🔹Follow us on our Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes! https://twitter.com/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

In this new episode of The Open Metaverse podcast, our host Mehdi Farooq speaks to Tekin Salimi, the founder of dao5, an experimental crypto investment manager with a unique vision to convert into a founder-owned DAO. Tekin shares his journey from being a corporate lawyer to an early general partner at Polychain Capital, his experiences investing in projects like Bearachain, BitTensor, EigenLayer, and more, and how he spots early trends and talents in the Web3 space. They discuss the future of #DAOs, #ICOs, #token distribution, the importance of founder relationships, and insights into the evolution of #DeSci, #DePIN, #Web3gaming, and privacy technologies. Tekin also offers a glimpse into DAO5's progressive decentralization model and his thoughts on building an edge as an investor.⭐Tekin Salimi, founder of dao5🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.🔹Follow us on our Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes! https://twitter.com/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

In this new episode of The Open Metaverse, Jack Platts shares his journey into the #crypto space, from his early days at Polkadot to launching his own investment fund, Hypersphere. He discusses the evolution of his multi-strategy approach, emphasizing adaptability, key investments like #Solana, #Worldcoin, #Ton, #Ethena, and #SEI, and the unique challenges of crypto venture investing. Jack dives into the traits he values in founders, the importance of board rights for investors, and the balance between liquid and early-stage investments. This conversation offers a masterclass in thinking like a Web3 fund manager, covering topics like risk, thesis formation, and ecosystem adaptability.⭐Jack Platts, co-founder of Hyphersphere Group🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.🔹Follow us on our Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes! https://twitter.com/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

In this new episode, our host Mehdi sits down with Jay and Justin from Sei Foundation. Together, they delve into the creation of a parallelized Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) on Sei , exploring the motivation behind it and the challenges involved in the development of theEVM. The conversation highlights the necessity of high-performance Layer 1 solutions and the advantages of optimistic parallelization. Jay and Justin share their insights on improvements in state storage and synchronization, the growing ecosystem of DeFi and gaming on Sei , as well as Sei’s ecosystem-building strategy. The episode concludes with a look at the future of L1s and Layer 2 (L2) solutions, stressing the need for differentiation and robust network effects. Tune in now to explore the growing ecosystem of Sei Network!⭐Jay, co-founder of Sei Labs⭐Justin, head of BD and investments at Sei🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.🔹Follow us on our Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes! https://twitter.com/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

In this new episode, our host Mehdi Farooq sits down with Mike Horton, co-founder of GEODNET, to discuss the groundbreaking RTK network that promises to revolutionize GPS accuracy. GEODNET is leveraging a decentralized, crypto-powered model to create the world's largest RTK network, enhancing location data accuracy by 100X. This approach drastically reduces costs (around 10X), enabling GEODNET to scale rapidly and serve high-growth industries like autonomous vehicles, drones, precision agriculture and consumer robotics. Mike shares insights into how GEODNET's innovative use of crypto incentives is transforming the way RTK networks operate with around 8700 miners across 136 countries globally. Learn more about the strategic vision behind GEODNET's growth, its significant annual revenue, how they plan to reach 100,000 nodes and the promising roadmap ahead.⭐Mike Horton, co-founder of GEODNET🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.🔹Follow us on our Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes! https://twitter.com/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

In this podcast, host Mehdi Farooq speaks to Rushi Manche, co-founder of Movement, about how their project is poised to transform Ethereum by leveraging Facebook's MoveVM. With US$45M in funding, Movement is dedicated to making Ethereum faster, more affordable, and more secure. Discover their groundbreaking innovations, including parallelization, decentralized sequencers, and M1/M2 chains. Also, find out which industry trends have Rushi most excited.Guest:⭐Rushi Manche, co-founder of Movement🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.Disclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

In this podcast, host Mehdi Farooq engages in a captivating conversation with Imaginary Ones co-founder Clement, exploring the project's Web3 journey. Key topics include Imaginary Ones' potential as the Web3 Roblox, unique aspects of IP creation and content play, strategic partnerships, and a special collaboration with Hugo Boss. Clement provides insights into social farming, the $BUBBLE Token, and differentiates Imaginary Ones from Web2 organizations. The podcast concludes with a rapid-fire round and final thoughts, offering a concise yet comprehensive overview of Imaginary Ones and the future of Web3 gaming.nGuest:⭐ Clement Chia, co-founder of Imaginary Ones🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, followhttps://twitter.com/animocaresearch.🔹Follow us on our Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes! https://twitter.com/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

Dive into this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast to listen to our host and senior tokenomics analyst Mehdi Farooq our executive chairman and co-founder Yat Siu discuss the outlook of Web3. Together, they delve into the conversation of how Web3 is empowering individuals and creators to monetize their digital value and output. Tune in to find out how you can benefit from content-as-a-platform.Guest:⭐Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.🔹Follow us on our Twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes! https://twitter.com/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

Panel of accomplished women in the web3 space discuss the impact of blockchain technology in 2024. Topics include healthcare revolution, education initiatives with NFTs, digital identities, community hubs, and the future of Web 3 technology.

New Founder Insights episode with the co-founder and COO of @TheSandboxGame, Sébastien Borget!Seb delves into the unique “No-Code Tools” built by The Sandbox over the last 5 years to provide a Web3 platform like no other for creators that feature Voxels.Seb’s view is that the future of gaming is all about User Generated Content (UGC).Together, Seb and our entrepreneur-in-residence Rich Robinson explore the strong interest of top brands in The Sandbox and the company’s unique gateway to Web3 which combines creativity, utility, and accessibility to connect fans and create communities worldwide.Today, Sandbox boasts of over 400 major global brands, and counting.On the pod, they discuss The Sandbox’s very active community and ecosystem of over 250 certified studios, agencies, builders, and over 130,000 individual creators.Seb and Rich then talk about the ability for any users with their avatar, to move seamlessly across different virtual worlds and platforms without any restriction, and how Seb envisions the metaverse as a "myriad" with millions and millions of 3D virtual places that people can connect to.Also covered are the three key parts of The Sandbox: product, tools and marketplace. ⭐Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox 🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands' #tokenomics team, Mohamed Ezeldin and Mehdi Farooq. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch. 🔹 The Founder Insights Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands' entrepreneur-in-residence, Richard Robinson. If you are interested in learning more about broadly understood crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.🔹Follow us on our twitter to stay up to date with the latest episodes! https://twitter.com/animocabrands