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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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Jun 28, 2023 • 58min
"Cross the Ages": An Inspiring Story of Web3 Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurial Drive
In this episode, French entrepreneur and game developer Sami Chlagou talks about his amazing journey and the success of his Web3 game "Cross the Ages." Story and lore are at the core of the game which is a mix of Chess, Go, and strategy. To that end, Cross the Ages is based on a book that was custom written by top writers sourced from around the world. Sami highlights his team's background in established franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Marvel, League of Legends, and Witcher. He emphasizes the significance of storytelling for startups and how he inspired the Writers and Graphic Designers behind Cross the Ages. Sami also dives into his experiences in fundraising and the importance of creating emotional connections with games. Sami shares his journey as an entrepreneur, from selling newspapers to starting a trading card company that is still around today. He talks about how much he likes the "hero's journey" and how he incorporates it into the DNA of Cross the Ages. Lastly, he shares insights on the transition from Web2 to Web3 and the possibilities that arise with the right mindset and leveraging collective intelligence.

Jun 21, 2023 • 58min
"Cross the Ages": An Inspiring Story of Web3 Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurial Drive
In this episode, French entrepreneur and game developer Sami Chlagou talks about his amazing journey and the success of his Web3 game "Cross the Ages." Story and lore are at the core of the game which is a mix of Chess, Go, and strategy. To that end, Cross the Ages is based on a book that was custom written by top writers sourced from around the world. Sami highlights his team's background in established franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Marvel, League of Legends, and Witcher. He emphasizes the significance of storytelling for startups and how he inspired the Writers and Graphic Designers behind Cross the Ages. Sami also dives into his experiences in fundraising and the importance of creating emotional connections with games. Sami shares his journey as an entrepreneur, from selling newspapers to starting a trading card company that is still around today. He talks about how much he likes the "hero's journey" and how he incorporates it into the DNA of Cross the Ages. Lastly, he shares insights on the transition from Web2 to Web3 and the possibilities that arise with the right mindset and leveraging collective intelligence.Guest:⭐Sami Chlagou, CEO and co-founder of Cross the Ages🔹 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.

Jun 20, 2023 • 55min
Discussing Market Structure, Token Design, AI, Re-Staking, and Filecoin with Multicoin | The Open Metaverse Podcast by Animoca Brands
Our guest this week is the managing partner of a registered investment adviser, nothing in this podcast is an investment, tax, legal, or other financial advice. We start with a detailed discussion about how Multicoin thinks about the Market structure, network effects, and virality in the formation of their Web3 theses. Kyle also explains how he thinks about token designs for dapps, his thesis on the intersection of AI X Crypto, and why he is excited about FileCoin. We also did a thought experiment on value accrual between L2 and Ethereum and dynamics with the introduction of re-staking (via Eigenlayer). You can also read about Kyles thoughts on the intersection of AI and crypto here https://multicoin.capital/2023/06/02/the-convergence-of-crypto-and-ai-four-key-intersections.Guest:⭐Kyle Samani, Managing Partner at Multicoin🔹 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. 🔹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.

Jun 14, 2023 • 43min
CoinMarketCap AMA featuring Animoca Brands - Crypto Piloting Crypto Industry, Web3 Gaming & NFTs
The latest CoinMarketCap AMA featured the Digital Asset team at Animoca Brands. Josh Du, the head of the team, provided a detailed market update and shared his insights on the crypto market following the recent SEC-related news. Rafeeh Rahim, the associate director, took us on a journey through Animoca's ecosystem, highlighting the convergence of AI and web3 technology. We explored how Animoca Brands is playing a pivotal role in shaping the Web3 industry. Lastly, Ian Yeung, Project Manager - Digital Asset, presented the most recent updates and analytics on Web3 gaming, uncovering the integration of blockchain, NFTs, and DeFi within the gaming landscape.

Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 5min
EigenLayer: Does Re-staking Negate the Need for Native Middle-Layer Tokens? | The Open Metaverse Podcast by Animoca Brands
In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, we demystify the buzz surrounding EigenLayer, a revolutionary project set to supercharge Ethereum. EigenLayer is presented as a platform that empowers middleware to leverage Ethereum's robust security, thereby broadening the horizons for trustless innovation. In addition, we delve into the potential risks tied to re-staking, EigenLayer's unique business model, and the necessity and value proposition of having a native middle-layer token of Ethereum in the presence of EigenLayer. We further address a key question: Does EigenLayer compromise the existing security and social consensus of Ethereum? Guest:⭐Sreeram Kannan, Founder at EigenLayer🔹 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.🔹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.

Jun 6, 2023 • 56min
Click, Play and Stream To Make a Buck With Azarus.io | Founder Insights Podcast by Animoca Brands
Azarus.io is a brand-new game challenge platform that enables streamers and gamers to interact with one another in novel ways. Azarus lets its community build a game SDK, distribute through stream integration, and monetize games on stream with AzaCoins. In this episode, Alex Casassovici, the founder of Azarus.io, talks about Azarus’ features and benefits. He also discussed some interesting new projects and initiatives that they are developing for the community.Guest:⭐Alex Casassovici, CEO & Co-founder at Azarus.io🔹 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.

May 29, 2023 • 28min
Craft, Collaborate, Conquer: Deep Dive into Pixels | The Open Metaverse Podcast by Animoca Brands
A new episode of The Open Metaverse podcast by Animoca Brands features Luke Barwikowski, Founder, CEO and CTO of Pixel, who share the Pixels’ evolution and strategies for building a strong community and driving engagement. Along with this he highlighted upcoming release of new features, UGC tools and unique tokenomics of Pixels.Guest:⭐ Luke Barwikowski, Founder, CEO and CTO of Pixel🔹 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, 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. It is not intended as investment advice and does not offer, solicit, or recommend any investment product.

May 25, 2023 • 51min
Mantle: First Ethereum Layer 2 Initiated by a DAO | The Open Metaverse Podcast by Animoca Brands
The new episode of the Open Metaverse podcast is out! In this episode, we are joined by Arjun Krishan Kalsy, Head of Ecosystem at Mantle, who shares his crypto origin story and delves into the importance of ecosystems in web3 projects. In addition to discussing the diverse utility of the native token $MNT/$BIT within the ecosystem, Arjun expresses his interest in integrating EigenLayer for data availability. Alongside our host, they explore the immense potential of AI in the web3 space and modular blockchain design.Guest:⭐ Arjun Krishan Kalsy, Head of Ecosystem at Mantle🔹 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.🔹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.

May 23, 2023 • 45min
Cultivating Cultural Bridges in Web3: People of Crypto on a Mission to Democratize the Metaverse | Founder Insights Podcast by Animoca Brands
People of Crypto Lab (POC) is a creative and innovation hub dedicated to increasing diversity, participation, and representation in Web 3.POC has also co-authored a BCG research paper, created a token-gated survey, and is working on a project with Sandbox, the Valley of Belonging game.PoC focuses on educating, onboarding, and advancing the global majority so that they can participate in Web3 and monetize their creativity. People of Crypto emphasize purpose-driven content and building communities as keys to ensuring Web3's success.In this episode, Simone Berry, Co-Founder of People of Crypto, talks about how they are dedicated to creating a diverse cultural bridge for the global majority. She also shares how Web3 is trying to solve direct creators’ monetization.Guest:⭐Simone Berry, Co-Founder of People of Crypto🔹 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.

May 18, 2023 • 52min
Unveiling the SUI Blockchain: Pioneering Features and Unique Advantages | The Open Metaverse Podcast by Animoca Brands
In this episode, Mehdi Farooq (#tokenomics team), is joined by Evan Cheng, Adeniyi Abiodus, and Sam Blackshear, the co-founders of Sui, a protocol revolutionizing the blockchain space. Sui is disrupting traditional L1 models by pioneering an object-centric data approach. This innovation allows simple transactions to bypass consensus, effectively enhancing throughput. The throughput of Sui is not only impressive but also horizontally scalable. As more computing power is added to each validator within the existing validator set, the network throughput correspondingly increases. Sui also introduces Programmable Transaction Blocks (PTBs), supporting the large-scale grouping of atomically composable transactions. Furthermore, Sui incorporates user-friendly features like sponsored transactions, making gas costs virtually invisible to the end user. Join us on this episode to learn more about how Sui is redefining the boundaries of #blockchain #technology and #Web3.Guests:⭐ Evan Cheng, Adeniyi Abiodus, and Sam Blackshear, all co-founders of SUI🔹 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.🔹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.


