Animoca Brands Presents

We tell the next generation that education is the key to a brighter future, but today, access is gated, trust is fading, and financing is broken. Open Campus is reimagining education as an asset class. Instead of a one-way street where learners pay, consume, and leave, Open Campus introduces an ownership layer, turning learning into something you truly own, verify, and leverage across your digital...

In only two years, ‬ Moca Network has onboarded over 3 million users! Moca 3.0 represents the boldest evolution yet, redefining the digital identity of users. Why Moca 3.0 exists: Many users are frustrated by consumer apps, platforms, and loyalty programs capturing their data without consent. Major companies like Facebook and LinkedIn have been profiting off user data without sharing the revenue....

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, our host Luca Ioannis is joined by co-founder and global ambassador of @TheSandboxGame Sebastien Borget. Tune in as they uncover the evolution of The Sandbox and how the social gaming platform has set a precedent for immersive virtual experiences in the metaverse, through partnerships with major brands and celebrities like Gucci and Snoop Dogg. Togeth...

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, our host Luca welcomes Eric Saraniecki, Co-founder and Head of Network Strategy at Digital Asset (Canton Network). They discuss the evolution of digital currencies and blockchain technology, diving into Eric's founding journey, from early involvement in digital assets to leading blockchain infrastructure projects. Together, they delve into the challen...

The playbook for public companies holding Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) was pioneered by MicroStrategy with Bitcoin accumulation. But what happens when companies start stocking their balance sheets with altcoins? In this episode, our research team breaks down the emerging trend of altcoin public company treasuries. We cover what are DATs, how MicroStrategy set the precedent, how these companies...

Can blockchain make institutional-grade financial assets accessible to everyone? In this episode of The Coffee Break, our host Matt and our deputy COO Brian Chan delve into the opportunity of tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), why this $400 trillion market is ripe for disruption, and how NUVA is building an innovative marketplace to make on-chain finance open and accessible. If you’re curious ab...

In this Open Metaverse Podcast episode, our host Luca sits down with former President of TON Foundation and the Executive Chairman of TON Strategy Manuel Stotz to discuss the latest trends in digital finance and how TON is tapping into emerging markets. Together, they delve into how the various cycles of crypto, Manny's journey in the digital asset space, his work as President of TON Foundation, a...

This podcast introduces the world of Crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Hosted by the Animoca Brands Research Team, this episode delves into why crypto ETFs are a crucial development for traditional finance and the crypto space. Learn about the global landscape, market size projections, key regulatory issues, and the nuances between different types of crypto ETFs, including spot vs. synthetic pr...

From music to the metaverse, there’s never a dull moment in the entrepreneurial journey of our executive chairman and co-founder Yat Siu. 👣 Join us on The Coffee Break as Yat shares his unique perspective on the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets, how the pro-crypto stance of US legislation is shaping global trends, and why stablecoins are at the center of the conversation. Discover...

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, Yiting Shan from our investment and strategic partnerships team sits down with Scott Shi, co-founder and CTO of Kite AI, to uncover the advancements that Kite AI has been making in the blockchain space. Explore the origin story of Kite AI, its EVM-compatible layer one solution powered by Proof of AI, and how it is democratizing scalable access to data...

In this episode of The Coffee Break, we're joined by the CEO of ‪San FranTokyo,‬ DT. DT walks us through his founding journey, of how he merged passion with purpose by bringing anime on-chain. It all started with the idea to build San FranTokyo, a city of convergence, where he brought anime on-chain and made it accessible to everyone through technology. From launching an NFT collection to building...

In the recent episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast featuring Sangmin Seo, chairman of Kaia, several key topics shaping the future of Web3 in Asia were discussed in depth. Explore Sangmin’s professional background and the journey that led him to establish Kaia as a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain tailored for mass adoption, particularly across Asian markets. Guest: ⭐ Sangmin Seo, chairman of...

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, co-founder of Alphabot Alex Broere shares the journey that sparked Alphabot's creation with our director of capital markets Charis Campbell. He also highlights the key differences between Alphabot's blockchain-focused giveaway system and their Boost platform for Web2 analytics, along with upcoming features including raids and token-related functionali...

On this week’s episode of The Coffee Break, our host Matt Solomon sits down with our head of People & Culture, Eric Smith, to explore the art of web3 talent acquisition in the industry. Explore the strategies used to headhunt in the digital asset space, where talent can sometimes be hard to come by, misconceptions about working in web3, and what it takes to work at Animoca Brands. Guest: ⭐ Er...

Let's explore the career path of our art director Cherry Leung! From driving the UX/UI direction at Animoca Brands to creating art for several of our flagship projects, such as Moca Network and Anichess, Cherry has pioneered digital art for a long time. Explore the evolution of digital art through her eyes, in this episode of The Coffee Break! Guest: ⭐ Cherry Leung, Art Direct at Animoca Brands...

In this episode of The Coffee Break, senior marketing manager Lucie Acquaviva shares her perspective on why the fundamentals of marketing—blending science and art—remain unchanged, even in the transition from Web2 to Web3. With the blockchain space becoming increasingly crowded with narratives, marketers face the challenge of gaining clarity on audience needs and creating impactful experiences for...

Welcome to the Open Metaverse Podcast! In this episode, our host and associate director of investments and strategic partnerships Raafeh Rahim sits down with Ricky Wong, co-founder and CFO of Catizen. They delve into Ricky’s professional journey from auditor to Web3 entrepreneur, discussing how his experiences in finance and risk management came in handy when building a successful gaming ecosystem...

Welcome to the Open Metaverse Podcast! In this episode, our host, Raafeh Rahim, associate director of investments and strategic partnerships, welcomes Ed Felten, co-founder and chief scientist of Offchain Labs. Join them as they explore Ed’s diverse career journey through technology, policy, and academia, highlighting how these experiences inform his insights into the evolving landscape of Web3. E...

In this episode of The Coffee Break, host Matt Solomon chats with Martin Zakovec, CEO of ‪@Gameeapp‬ , to explore the gaming platform that boasts over 30 million users. Together, they dive into GAMEE's evolution—from its transition from Web2 to Web3 to its journey of launching mobile games and creating play-to-earn experiences on Telegram. Discover what’s next on GAMEE’s roadmap and gain insights...

In this episode of the Open Metaverse podcast, our host and associate director of investments and strategic partnerships Raafeh Rahim welcomes Xin Yan, co-founder and CEO of Sign. Yan reflects on his journey, from engineering to founding Sign. The conversation dives into the innovative Sign Pass protocol, which enhances identity verification and is already being used by 200 governments worldwide....

We’re back with another episode of The Coffee Break! In today’s episode, our host Matt Solomon sits down with Shan Han, our portfolio manager and ecosystem lead of Open Campus, to explore the various initiatives happening around this decentralized educational protocol. Explore the world of Open Campus, how it is enhancing the education system for teachers, learning, and institutions through its dA...

Welcome back to the Open Metaverse Podcast! In this episode, our host and associate director of investment & strategic partnerships Raafeh Rahim sits down with Jason Brink, the CEO of Datagram, to explore the transformative potential of decentralized networks and blockchain technology. From his early academic pursuits in blockchain to his groundbreaking work at Datagram, Jason shares his uniqu...

In this special edition of The Coffee Break, our guest host Shine Li sits down with Robby Yung, our CEO of investments, as he takes us on a 26-year journey—a story of connection, innovation, and shared vision. Discover how a chance meeting at an internet startup meetup united two visionaries: Robby Yung, our CEO of investments, and Yat Siu, our co-founder and executive chairman. From their early b...

In this episode of the Open Metaverse podcast, our host and associate director of investment & strategic partnerships Raafeh Rahim welcomes Nom, co-founder and core contributor of BONK, to discuss the evolution of meme coins and their role in the digital assets landscape. Together, they explore Nom’s founding journey, the vision behind BONK, and how it aims to create a unified ecosystem for cr...

We’re kicking off a brand-new season of the Open Metaverse Podcast with a very special guest! Joining our host and associate director of digital assets Raafeh Rahim is our group president Evan Auyang. Together, they dive into the Animoca Brands ecosystem, the numerous portfolio companies we’ve invested in, the new stablecoin initiatives we’ve taken on, and the exciting new investment opportunities...