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Animoca Brands
We are a global Web3 leader with the mission to deliver digital property rights to consumers, helping to establish the open metaverse and its associated network effects. The company realizes its mission via three integrated business pillars: operating Web3 businesses to advance blockchain adoption, providing digital asset advisory services, and investment management, with a portfolio of investments in over 540 companies. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com. The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and should not be considered financial advice. The podcasts are available on — 🟪 YouTube: https://youtube.com/animocabrands — 🟪 Apple: https://apple.co/3jGf7kR — 🟪 and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jDAuDj 🟪 Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/animocabrands
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Mar 13, 2025 • 49min
Enhancing GPS Precision 100X: Inside GEODNET's RTK Revolution
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.

Mar 13, 2025 • 35min
Movement Labs: Making Ethereum Faster, More Affordable and Secure
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.

Mar 13, 2025 • 31min
How Imaginary Ones is Creating Global IP Through Web3
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.

Mar 13, 2025 • 55min
How Web3 Enables Content and Individuals as a Platform
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.

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 7min
The Impact of Blockchain Technology in 2024
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.

Apr 11, 2024 • 38min
The Sandbox's Global Web3 Community and Ecosystem
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

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
Behind The Best Web3 Games: Blending Tokenomics and Game Design
Welcome to Token Talks with Animoca Brands! For today's episode, our very own Tokenomics team reveals insights on how to build the best web3 games, from product design to user retention, and more. Tune in to this episode to gain special insights into game design and tokenomics in web3. ⭐ Mohamed Ezeldin, Head of Tokenomics ⭐Marc McGinley, Game Designer ⭐Mohamed AbdelKhalek, Game designer ⭐ Jerry Lai, Tokenomics Analyst⭐ Emilio Padulo, Senior Tokenomics Analyst ⭐Jakob Kenny, Tokenomics Analyst⭐Squiddy, VP of Culture at Superfine🔹 Token Talks is brought to you by Animoca Brands' #tokenomics team. If you are interested in learning more about game design and crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

Jan 31, 2024 • 36min
No Sour Grapes for Viker
New Founder Insights episode with the co-founder of Viker Dan Beasley, on their launch of Grapes. Our entrepreneur-in-residence Rich Robinson discusses with Dan, assessing how two veteran game developer partners came together to launch Viker based on combined decades of experience and insights.Dan and Rich talk about the importance of Intellectual Property, specifically "family-friendly global entertainment IP" and how they wanted to build their own IP, which spawned the idea of Grapes. Combining that with super fun and engaging gameplay has been a secret to their success.They then dig deep into platform strategy starting with mobile, expanding to Roblox and ultimately Steam and their vision to extend Grapes to as many platforms as possible. On the pod, Dan also explores their origin story more deeply and how the two founders have emphasized authenticity and engagement with their community as keys to their success.Watch the full episode here! https://www.joingrapes.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbeasley1 https://twitter.com/danbeasley1 ⭐Dan Beasley, co-founder and director of Viker 🔹 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/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as investment advice and does not offer, solicit, or recommend any investment product.

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Rise of Web3 Metagames | Animoca Brands
Welcome to Token Talks with Animoca Brands. For today's episode, our Tokenomics will discuss and provide a brief overview of the state of web3 metagames in 2024. Tune in to this episode to gain special insights into game design and tokenomics in web3. ⭐ Mohamed Ezeldin, Head of tokenomics at Animoca Brands ⭐Katherine Webb, Senior tokenomics analyst ⭐Mohamed AbdelKhalek, Game designer ⭐ Lionel Fock, Tokenomics analyst 🔹 Token Talks is brought to you by Animoca Brands' #tokenomics team. If you are interested in learning more about game design and crypto, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

Dec 14, 2023 • 45min
Dogs in the Metaverse - Dogami
New Founder Insights episode with the co-founder of Dogami Kristofer Dayne Penseyres on their Web3 Virtual Pet from outer space - Dogami.Kristofer and our entrepreneur-in-residence Rich Robinson discuss how the virtual pet category gets reinvented every time there is a new platform and paradigm and Web3 is no different.They discuss how their concept of creating a lore and storyline of dogs from outer space is portrayed not only in the on-chain gaming experience but also through digital comic books, creating that connection with the user in the same way that pets create a connection with their owners in the real world.They dig into the origin story of the company and how each co-founder brings in their unique skill sets and backgrounds to put together a compelling brand and company.On the pod, Rich and Kristofer explore Kristofer’s entrepreneurial journey, starting from his days as a professional actor and how those acting skills and most especially improvisational acting concepts help him be both a better team player and the most optimal version of his entrepreneurial self. Listen to the full episode here!⭐Kristofer Dayne Penseyres, co-founder of Dogami🔹 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/animocabrandsDisclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as investment advice and does not offer, solicit, or recommend any investment product.


