Animoca Brands Presents

New Founder Insights episode with the founder and CEO of nWay - Taehoon TK Kim and their exciting new launch of Wreck League — a 3D mech-fighting game that will incorporate the Bored Ape Yacht Club and other Yuga Labs-created Ethereum NFT collections in its first season. We discuss how Wreck League is the Megaverse’s preeminent mech sports combat organization, known for its spectacular battles, ro...

New Founder Insights episode with the founders of KLKTN and SFT Studios - Daisuke Iwase, Andrew Yeong and David Taing on their exciting Weebox launch. In this episode, the KLKTN team chats with Rich Robinson about the insanely passionate and huge anime community and why it’s so important for the adoption of Web3.Together, they deep dive into the origins of KLKTN, Japanese IP, and the incredible op...

New Founder Insights episode with the founders of KLKTN and SFT Studios - Daisuke Iwase, Andrew Yeong and David Taing on their exciting Weebox launch. In this episode, the KLKTN team chats with Rich Robinson about the insanely passionate and huge anime community and why it’s so important for the adoption of Web3.Together, they deep dive into the origins of KLKTN, Japanese IP, and the incredible op...

In this episode we meet with Miko Matsumura, managing partner of gumi Cryptos Capital. We explored what mass adoption of web3 could look like - how the shorter 4-year Bitcoin cycle results in much faster infrastructure development but also a higher rate of fraud and scams, leading to much more aggressive institutional financial regulation. We then thought about how web2 could be co-opting web3 - t...

In this episode, the Founder and CEO of MoviePass, Stacy Spikes, chats with Rich Robinson about his decade plus journey founding, shutting down and then restarting the company with a whole new Web3 vision after meeting Animoca Brands Founder and Chairman, Yat Siu. The episodes covers how the moviegoing industry is going from strength to strength in theaters despite streaming services and home thea...

In this episode we meet with Miko Matsumura, managing partner of gumi Cryptos Capital. We explored what mass adoption of web3 could look like - how the shorter 4-year Bitcoin cycle results in much faster infrastructure development but also a higher rate of fraud and scams, leading to much more aggressive institutional financial regulation. We then thought about how web2 could be co-opting web3 - t...

Joining us this week is Mike Zajko, co-founder of Lattice Fund. The main focus of today’s podcast is DePIN - Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, such as Helium, Render, Daylight, DIMO . We considered some of the challenges and constraints they imply, such as hardware and supply chain logistics which aren’t usually faced in crypto, as well as possible future use cases. Mike shared some...

In this episode, the co-founders of Edge Of NFT, Eathan Janney and Joshua Kriger, discuss how they built a Web3 focused media and events business. They talk about their latest event, "Outer Edge," and how important it is for the Web3 space to have community and trust. They also share the journey on how they started with podcasting, sharing tips to people who want to start their own podcasts, and e...

In this episode, we're joined by Alex Lin, the Head of Research at Shima Capital. Alex shares his thesis and thoughts on the infrastructure of Web 3.0. The discussion also covers a variety of topics such as multi-chain re-staking, Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), (DePIN), the intersection of crypto and AI, and the comparison between modular and monolithic architecture for blockchains. We also delv...

Ledger is quickly becoming industry leader in secure hardware wallet technology with the latest release of their 'Stax' product. The Stax wallet features a world-first 'E Ink Screen,' designed by Tony Fadell. Ledger advocates for true decentralization and financial freedom, and educates its users on the importance of owning their Private Keys. In this episode, we are honored to have Pascal Gauthie...

Star Atlas is a groundbreaking Web3 game that envisions a blockchain-based grand strategy, space exploration, and vastly multiplayer online game. In this episode, we get to learn about how Star Atlas embraces decentralization and permissionless innovation, offering creators and entrepreneurs a new frontier for monetizing their contributions. With its sustainable economy, non-fungible token-based r...

In this episode, Wilson Wei and Ryan Li, co-founders of "CyberConnect," share their Web3 decentralized social network's vision and mission. Wilson and Ryan discuss how their blockchain-based platform empowers users to own their digital identity, information, and connections. They discuss CyberConnect's three main features: the Cyber Account, CyberConnect SocialGraph, and the wallet, which holds us...

Keith Rumjahn, the founder and CEO of OliveX, talks about how he went from studying computer science to making a successful software that was backed by Nike and used in a Kevin Durant movie. He talks about how OliveX used exercise, movement, and Web3 technology to make fitness apps like "Zombies Run," an audio running game that has been downloaded more than 10 million times. He goes on to explain...

In this episode, we're joined by Alex Wettermann, Head of Gaming at Shima Capital. Alex shares his theses on Web 3.0 gaming and NFTs. The discussion also covers on-chain gaming, how to gain an edge for gaming investors, and the evaluation of token economies. Wettermann also shares his preferred games in Web 2.0 and Web 3.0. Additionally, the conversation highlights key gaming trends that Wetterman...

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 esta...

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 esta...

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 t...

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 Bra...

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 busine...

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 pr...

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...

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 av...

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...

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 no...

Pixelynx is a Web3 platform that gives artists the tools to make and sell their digital content. It's a free, public service that lets artists give their fans the tools to make their own 3D models, VR experiences, and other original works in effect giving artists and fans a whole new way to connect and interact with each other. When NFTs, artificial intelligence, gaming, and Web3 technologies all...