The Edge of Show

Today’s episode is one of an incredible series we’re sharing from our visit to New York City in the first week of November 2021. Listen in for exclusive access to conversations we had at the NFT.nyc convention and Dreamverse as well as snippets from our run-ins with amazing folks on the street and in parties and private events. You’ll hear from the top players in NFT from Beeple to Gary Vee and di...

Humanity’s greatest asset is our ability to adapt and evolve for any situation, and our ability to care for others. Social good is part of our collective DNA and the NFT space is responding with projects with heart. Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, Josh Kriger sit down for an insightful interview with the founder of DoinGud, Manu Alzuru. Manu describes how DoinGud was born, its focus on the creator and...

In this bonus episode recorded live from the Miami Crypto Experience convention, we explore the cutting edge of rewards and gamification within the blockchain and NFT ecosystem. Edge of NFT co-host Eathan Janney spends an engaging hour with Jesse Tevelow of Praise and Al Morris of Koii, two trailblazers in rewards and gamification space. The discussion winds through a broad, but relevant array of...

In this bonus episode recorded live from the Miami Crypto Experience convention Jeff Kelley, co-host of Edge of NFT, explores two fascinating projects with three fascinating panelists. We kick off the convo with Max Infield, an artist with deep roots in exploring value, currency, community, and tech. We then meet Neil Strauss and Ingrid De La O. Neil is a journalist and 10-time bestselling author...

Today's episode features Patrick Hiebert, Founder & Partner of Vida Verde Agroforestry, which offers asset-backed Avocado & Teak harvest rights NFTs. Patrick is a Jack of All Trades, from software guy to eco-friendly community designer to Agroforestry farmer. He even seems like a pretty great dad—having sailed and lived on the ocean with his son. In this episode, we hear about his grand vi...

Edge of NFT co-hosts Eathan Janney and Josh Kriger had the privilege of attending the Praise launch party in Los Angeles, California on Friday, October 8, 2021. We got the chance to have some impromptu conversations with some incredible influencers and leaders in the NFT space. In Part 2 of this two-part series we'll focus on some projects with a social impact component or a focus on social change...

AI is changing everything, from science and medicine to writing and art—and it only stands to integrate further into everything we do. Listen to Eathan Janney, Jeff Kelley, and Josh Kriger interview Jonathan Ward, CTO of [Fetch.ai](http://Fetch.ai), to get the inside scoop on AI and NFTs. Crypto and NFTs offer a very special use case for AI. As the blockchain ecosystem—as well as the decentralized...

Blockchain games are one of the fastest-growing parts of the blockchain space. Who wouldn’t love an enjoyable activity that could earn you big bucks? Star Atlas is one of the latest "stars" in the burgeoning blockchain gaming space. In this episode, we hear about what makes it different and special, as our hosts Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger talk to Michael Wagner...

Rarible is a creator-centric, community-governed NFT issuance and marketplace platform that empowers users to buy, sell, or create digital art and collectibles secured within the blockchain. Today’s guest is its co-founder and Head of Product, Alex Salnikov. Alex chats with Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger on how they’re creating a space that will make NFT more sustainable and more acce...

Today's is a very special episode announcing an exciting NFT collaboration we've been cooking up. Fortune Top 50 NFT Influencer and Time Magazine NFT Collaborator Nicole Buffett has teamed up with Edge of NFT co-hosts Eathan Janney, Jeff Kelley and Josh Kriger, for an inspirational new NFT collection, dropping at 3PM EST on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Together, we aim to make a statement about h...

Today is a special bonus episode featuring one of the panels we hosted during NFT con online. We had an incredible time working with the folks at NFT con. This content could have been caught live online during the event from October 12-14 2021, a few weeks ago. But we’ve been granted special access to share our sessions with you as part of the Edge of NFT program. Special thanks to the NFT con cre...

As digital experiences become more immersive, the world of augmented reality is embracing NFTs as an exciting opportunity to grow and evolve. Asad J. Malik of Jadu aims to break the limits of AR, making it not only about connecting to the physical world but also making the experience more personalized. He joins Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger to present Jadu's conce...

Today is a special bonus episode featuring one of the panels we hosted during NFT con online. We had an incredible time working with the folks at NFT con. This content could have been caught live online during the event from October 12-14 2021, a few weeks ago. But we’ve been granted special access to share our sessions with you as part of the Edge of NFT program. Special thanks to the NFT con cre...

The NFT space is undeniably growing in many directions: from high-end digital art to virtual real estate to digital collectibles, and more. In this episode, Michael Bramlage explains the value of the latest innovations in blockchain and how they move collectibles from cardboard into code. Michael is the CEO of Quidd, the original digital collectibles marketplace. Their platform allows you to buy,...

Today is a special bonus episode featuring one of the panels we hosted during NFT con online. We had an incredible time working with the folks at NFT con. This content could have been caught live online during the event from October 12-14 2021, a few weeks ago. But we’ve been granted special access to share our sessions with you as part of the Edge of NFT program. Special thanks to the NFT con cre...

Music and NFTs intersect in a variety of fun and innovative ways. Dirtybird Flight Club is a unique generative NFT project that is reaching new heights and redefining what the music industry means in our day and age. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Claude VonStroke, the dreamer, disrupter, and doer behind Dirtybird Records. Join in to find out how Claude’s rebel mindset and love for the g...

NFT offers a fascinating new opportunity for those who want to make money out of their hobbies and passions. For an entrepreneur who loves sports technology and analytics, Matt Kalish found gold by monetizing his passions and is now doing so in the NFT digital collectibles ecosystem. Joining Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger, he explains his role in achieving the $20 billion valuation of...

Today's show features two pioneers in culture and NFTs seeking to give back to, and support an important cultural community. In this episode, Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger Welcome Fred Frenchy and Nirojan Yamunarajan, the Co-Founders of Culture Shock Galleries, a black-owned NFT auction house representing culture-influe...

Life in the Ethereal Enclave was infinite and peaceful until one fateful day the benevolent Emperor died. His citizens themselves were left with their own deaths imminent in just 7,777 hours. Find out more about the intriguing story of the 0N1verse, 0N1 Force, and how it's changing the NFT space. Join your hosts Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger as they talk to some of the incredibl...

As the digital world evolves, NFTs become an ever more serious investment option within a decentralized online community. This savvy community craves open-source solutions that are fast and accurate. Enter Avalanche, the first decentralized smart contacts platform built for the scale of global finance with near-instant transaction finality. Avalanche‘s John Nahas and Jay Kurahashi-Sofue join Jeff...

Blockchain games are just one of the many fascinating use cases within blockchain. In this episode, we take a look at the intersection of NFTs and blockchain gaming and see where they converge and where they complement each other. Hosts Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, Josh Kriger talk to the CEO of Animoca Brands, Robby Yung as they discuss blockchain games. Robby talks about the evolution of blockcha...

Alien Worlds is the world’s largest NFT game to date, with roughly as many users engaged in this decentralized NFT metaverse as the country of Bhutan has people. Learn how this came to be as Jeff Kelly, Ethan Janney, and Josh Krieger speak with Sarojini McKenna, who is one of the founders of Alien Worlds and the CEO of Dacoco. Tune in as Saro takes us through her journey in cryptocurrency, her int...

The NFT-aware community is still relatively small but explorations into the world of NFT don't have to be lonely. With a great, creative community to explore with, the NFT space can feel like a big, friendly party. Yohei Nakajima is taking this concept up a notch and developed a generative NFT collection full of curious creatures exploring the metaverse looking for friends to play with: PixelBeast...

Edge of NFT co-hosts Eathan Janney and Josh Kriger had the privilege of attending the Praise launch party in Los Angeles, California on Friday, October 8, 2021. We got the chance to have some impromptu conversations with some incredible influencers and leaders in the NFT space and beyond. In Part 1 of this two-part series we'll focus on the most groundbreaking people and projects we encountered. I...

Just like the internet, NFT is a technology that promises new global opportunities and stands to be integrated fully into our lives long-term. In this episode, Matt Mason, the Chief Content Officer of Palm NFT Studio, shares his thoughts on the NFT industry. He tells us how he got into the NFT space, taking us from his start at Pirate Radio, to his time at BitTorrent, forays into Bitcoin, and deep...