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Long a mainstay in the Bitcoin community, Udi Wertheimer recently embraced the world of NFTs via Bitcoin Ordinals with Taproot Wizards. On February 1, 2023, Wertheimer announced the Taproot Wizards project to the world by orchestrating the largest block and transaction in Bitcoin’s history. Ultimately, the project achieved the absolute maximum block size of 4MB — something many previously thought impossible. While this move was considered controversial to some, it fulfilled Wertheimer’s larger goal of raising Bitcoin awareness and renewing interest in the chain. The Taproot Wizards’ tagline is “Make Bitcoin Magical Again,” and that’s precisely what Wertheimer plans to do. In this episode of the nft now podcast, we cover:- How Ordinals quickly gained traction in 2023- The “cult” of Taproot Wizards- His thoughts on Bitcoin Maxis - The future of the Taproot Wizards community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The co-founder and managing director for FirstLight, Megan Kaspar is renowned as a champion of digital fashion. In October 2021 she became the first person to wear NFT clothing while giving a video interview and was featured in Haute Living’s Miami issue wearing a digital outfit by luxury fashion designer Fendi. Kaspar took an early interest in crypto, investing in Bitcoin in 2011. She is now a founding member of the fashion-centered Red DAO, a group that purchased one of the most expensive fashion NFTs of all time, The Doge Crown by Dolce & Gabbana (423.5 ETH). A staunch advocate of the environmental and social benefits of NFT wearables, Kaspar was recently honored in nft now’s NFT100. In this episode of the nft now podcast we cover:- Kaspar’s journey into into crypto and Web3 fashion- How Web3 could disrupt the fashion industry- What she looks for in Web3 companies when she invests- The most-exciting use cases for digital fashion- The background on the historic interview where she wore NFTs- And much moreTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Kaspar on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/megan_kasparTo follow Kaspar on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/megan.kaspar/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sergio Silva, known in the NFT space as Sergito, is a prominent investor, collector, and thought leader who leveraged his background in traditional finance working at Goldman Sachs and Barclays into a thriving Web3 career. Hailed by the NFT community as a maximalist of Meebits NFTs and a curator of memes, Sergito currently acts as the Senior Director of Business Development at Fireblocks. As a founding member of the NeonDAO — a for-profit investment fund focused on building and promoting the open metaverse — Sergito has remained a staunch believer in the potential of blockchain tech to bring about the fabled next iteration of the internet. Notably, Sergito is also the founder of Seize The Meebs, an edition-based art and meme project that focuses on digital asset ownership and NFTs as value-delivery platforms, which has reached near viral popularity in 2023.In this episode, we dive into:- How Sergito went from traditional finance to Web3 and NFTs- What changed him from an NFT skeptic into a leading trader- How he’s gotten in so early on successful artists/projects- Why he’s so bullish on Meebits- How he transitioned from an NFT collector to a builder/creator- The importance of NFT culture in creating his Seize The Meebs project- What it’s going to take for consumers to actually start using the metaverse- And much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Sergito on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/sergitosergitoTo follow Sergito on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/sergitosilva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meltem Demirors is the Chief Strategy Officer of CoinShares — a leading full-service digital asset investment and trading group — the former co-chair of the cryptocurrency council at the World Economic Forum, and “High Priestess” of CryptoDickButts. An established veteran of digital asset investing, Meltem draws on her substantial experience to accelerate growth and acceptance of the asset class. She is a trusted partner to investors and entrepreneurs navigating the digital asset ecosystem and oversees strategy, investments, and growth at CoinShares. She has invested in over 250 companies in the digital asset ecosystem, first at Digital Currency Group, where she was a member of the founding team, and now at CoinShares as an active angel investor. She teaches at Oxford and is actively involved in crypto education and advocacy efforts, as well as causes related to civil liberties, consumer privacy, and freedom of speech.In this episode we cover: - Why Meltem is so passionate about the CryptoDickButts project- How the regulatory landscape might evolve surrounding crypto- If NFTs will be a key driver of mainstream consumer adoption of blockchain technology- Meltem’s thoughts on Bitcoin OrdinalsTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Meltem on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/Melt_Dem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’d like to give a special thank you to Atomic Form for helping bring our studio to life with their NFT displays. To learn more about Atomic Form, go to: https://atomicform.com Dave Krugman is a photographer and writer based in New York City who has embraced the NFT community wholeheartedly as a new platform for expression and education for his fellow creatives. Following the successful release of his collection DRIVE — taken over the course of 10 years of street photography — Krugman founded the creative community ALLSHIPS.CO. Through this community, Krugman hopes to highlight and nurture rising talent within the NFT art community, since “a rising tide raises all ships.”In this episode we cover: - The problems photographers faced in web2, and how web3 empowers them- The inspiration behind ALLSHIPS and the company’s future- Krugman’s thoughts on community and building audience- Caring for your mental health in Web3 - What the future of web3 looks like for photographersTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Dave on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dave_krugmanTo follow Dave on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/dave.krugman/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’d like to give a special thank you to Atomic Form for helping bring our studio to life with their NFT displays. To learn more about Atomic Form, go to: https://atomicform.com We’re kicking off Season 2 of the nft now podcast with Elise Swopes, a self-taught photographer and graphic designer who has used her business savvy to spin influencer marketing on Instagram into a full-fledged career. Heralded as one of the premier creators on the platform, Swopes has been finding new and innovative ways to share her art since earning accolades as one of the first accounts added to Instagram’s original suggested user list in 2012. In between working on campaigns for some of the largest brands on the planet (Nike, Apple, McDonald's, Google, and Adobe, to name a few), she injects her own brand of magical realism into urban landscape photography, minting and selling NFTs across numerous marketplaces. Further, Swopes is a champion of several social causes. She founded Sunrise Art Club, a creative impact agency that is committed to helping brands and individuals feel included in the emerging Web3 movement. She also co-founded Night On The Yard, the first NFT marketplace dedicated to ending the hidden impact of incarceration by helping onboard incarcerated artists to sell their work as NFTs.In this episode, we cover:- Swopes’ first reaction to NFTs, and how her view of the space has evolved- The biggest problems she sees facing the Web3 space- The origins of Sunrise Art Club and Night on the Yard- Swopes’ thoughts on the creator royalties debateTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Web3 gaming promises to be a critical driver for mainstream NFT adoption over the next few years. To put the scale into perspective, the blockchain gaming market size is expected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2022 to $65.7 billion by 2027. Many of the biggest game developers — including Square Enix and Epic Games — are already working on titles with Web3 integrations. That said, it takes years for any game to be developed, let alone a AAA game. So the space will only heat up as these projects come to fruition.At nft now’s The Gateway 2022, we welcomed a star-studded panel of guests to the stage to discuss the new wave of gaming including: John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games; Kai Henry, Former Chief Strategy Officer of FaZe Clan and CEO and Founder of fewture studios; Lee Trink, CEO and Co-Founder of FaZe Clan; Betty, Co-Founder of Deadfellaz;  FaZe Banks, Co-Founder of FaZe Clan; and Web3 Advisor Swan Sit.In this episode, we cover:- Understanding gaming as a social platform, not just as entertainment - How new tools are supporting collaboration and co-creation like never before- How to dispel the distrust the gaming community has around this new technology- The future of Web3 gaming, and how we can get closer to mainstream adoptionTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow John on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/johnwastakenTo follow John on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/johnlinden/To follow Kai on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/KAI__HENRYTo follow Kai on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/kai__henry/To follow Lee on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/leetrinkTo follow Lee on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/leetrink/To follow Betty on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/betty_nftTo follow Betty on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/betty.dfz/To follow FaZe Banks on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/BanksTo follow FaZe Banks on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/banks/To follow Swan on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/swansitTo follow Swan on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/swansit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For those just skimming the surface of Web3, it may seem like NFTs are mainly images — of everything from Bored Apes to colorful Chromie Squiggles. But NFTs come in many forms, including literary NFTs, which constitute one of the space's most exciting emerging use cases. Literary NFTs promise to be transformative for the careers of writers and the publishing industry. Two of the visionary women at the forefront of the poetry NFT movement are Ana María Caballero and Sasha Stiles, Co-Founders of the VERSEverse, a poetry NFT gallery. Caballero is a Columbian-American poet and artist whose work explores the voice of the home and the layered exchanges of our everyday lives. Stiles is a lifelong poet and creative writer who has been penning poetry since she was six. Most of her work focuses on our relationship with technology and how advancing and speculative technologies are changing what it means to be human. The two creatives joined nft now’s CEO Matt Medved during a panel at The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis. Here, they discussed how Web3 tech could help change how the world views writers and poets, allowing them to sustain themselves financially through their work in ways previously thought to be impossible. In this episode, we cover the following:- How the blockchain is changing how poetry can be experienced- Stiles and Caballero’s work onboarding poets to Web3 at theVERSEverse- How NFTs empower poets both creatively and economically- The evolving relationship between writers and their communityTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Caballero on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/CaballeroAnaMaTo follow Caballero on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/anamariacaballeroTo follow Stiles on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/sashastilesTo follow Stiles on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/sashastiles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crypto industry has changed significantly since Joseph Lubin helped found the Ethereum blockchain in 2015. Now focused on innovating as the CEO of ConsenSys, a leading Ethereum software company and the firm behind the popular MetaMask software wallet, Lubin has remained at the forefront of Web3 as the cultural shift it created continues to reorganize the creative and tech industries.Speaking with nft now Co-Founder and CEO Matt Medved during a fireside chat at nft now and Mana Common’s The Gateway: A Web3 Metropolis, Lubin reflected on his on-chain career. He also provided insight into the state of the crypto and NFT spaces while looking toward the future.In this episode, we cover the following:- Lubin’s candid thoughts on the fall of FTX- What’s next for Ethereum post-merge- The future of blockchainTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Lubin on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ethereumJosephTo follow Lubin on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/ethereumjoseph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Web3 is ushering us into a new era of marketing where Web2 tactics just won’t cut it. Brands must adopt new strategies (and technologies) to stay competitive and relevant. In December 2022, a group of trailblazers took the stage at nft now’s The Gateway to discuss the state of Web3 marketing and how to successfully grow projects amid this changing landscape. For the panel, moderator and nft now co-founder Sam Hysell was joined by Amanda Cassatt, Avery Akkineni, Jennifer Styles, and Swan Sit. Cassatt is CEO of the marketing firm and product studio Serotonin. Before Serotonin, Cassatt brought Ethereum to market as ConsenSys’ CMO. She’s also the author of the upcoming book Web3 Marketing: A Handbook for the Next Internet Revolution. Akkineni, President of Vayner3, has helped numerous brands find success navigating the Web3 landscape. Styles is Head of Communication at OneOf, an nft marketplace that has seamlessly onboarded world-class brands, talent, and communities in music, sports, and beyond. Finally, Sit is a seasoned Web3 advisor and former VP of digital for NIKE, Estée Lauder, and Revlon. In this episode, we cover:Tactical ways to successfully grow Web3 projectsHow marketing approaches must evolve in the world of Web3How to navigate the mainstream consumer sentiment, and much more. To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Amanda on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/amandacassattTo follow Avery on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/avery_akkineniTo follow Avery on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/avery.akkineni/To follow Jennifer on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/jen_stylesTo follow Swan on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/swansitTo follow Swan on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/swansit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019, Ivan Soto-Wright established MoonPay to alleviate some of the biggest pain points of the Web3 user experience. The founder and CEO has since broadened MoonPay’s scope from crypto payment service to its current status as a fully end-to-end Web3 infrastructure.At nft now’s The Gateway 2022, Soto-Wright spoke of MoonPay’s macro-level business model in Web3 and how legacy brands can utilize this emerging technology to deliver loyalty-based experiences that have never been possible in the consumer market. Of course, underneath all these big plans for the future is a simple core belief that’s held strong since MoonPay’s earliest days: user experience is king.In this episode, we cover:How MoonPay plans to seamlessly onboard the audiences of legacy brands into Web3The shifting nature of digital ownership made possible by Web3Why “the mom test” is a crucial metric in determining a platform’s ease of useHow MoonPay’s Web3 Passport fits into its larger strategy of bringing Web3 to the worldTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Ivan on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/isotowrightTo follow Ivan on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/ivanhodl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Porsche, one of the most iconic brands in the luxury auto space, is making its move into web3. In November 2022, the company unveiled its 7,500-piece NFT collection based on the classic Porsche 911. Starting in January, collectors will be able to help shape the design of their digital token by choosing a “route” for it — selecting from Performance, Lifestyle, or Heritage options. These routes reflect a particular characteristic of the company’s brand identity and will modify the overall design of the NFT itself, resulting in a truly unique experience. But this NFT collection is only the beginning of Porsche’s web3 plans. At nft now x Mana Common’s The Gateway during Miami Art Week, Porsche’s Deniz Keskin and Lars Krämer took the stage along with Patrick Vogel, Super Creative Director ALT/SHIFT, and artist Vexx to discuss what’s next for the company’s web3 efforts. In this episode, we discuss…-What excites the Porsche team about web3-The importance of collaborative NFT creation-How they plan to use this technology to reward their most loyal customers-How they’re expanding Porsche’s brand ethos into this new digital realm-The intersection of web3, NFTs, and the luxury spaceTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Porsche on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/porscheTo follow Porsche on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/porsche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best known as one of social media and Web3’s earliest advocates, internet mogul Gary Vaynerchuk’s track record of correctly identifying the next big thing and building a solid foundation in it goes all the way back to the dot-com bubble at the turn of the new millennium. After successfully bringing his family’s liquor store business online, he leveraged his insight to plant a stake in the emerging media format of social media, building his latest empire in the late 2000s to early 2010s.Now, he’s one of Web3’s most prominent builders, and has focused much of his attention on building up his VeeFriends IP. 2022 saw those efforts achieve a culminating event in the wildly successful VeeCon. However, despite everything Vaynerchuk built in the nascent Web3 space, all signs suggest he’s only getting started.In this episode we cover:- Vaynerchuk likening the NFT and crypto market’s bull run to his experience in the dot-com bubble- Staying humble despite his massive success- What’s in store for the next installment of VeeCon- Why the NFT market is just like the after-school television programming of the 1980sTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As CEO & Co-Founder of Deadfellaz, Betty has established herself as a pillar of the NFT community whilst remaining an important figure within the ecosystem of her influential PFP project. While the road to NFT success has been elusive and ambiguous for some, she has remained a staunch supporter of independent artists at a time when creative opportunities have become conditional and creator royalties have come under attack. A proponent for diversity and inclusion in the NFT space, Betty has continued to be instrumental in driving conversation around equity in Web3. At nft now x Mana Common’s The Gateway during Art Basel Miami, Betty took the stage alongside nft now CEO and Co-Founder Matt Medved to speak on how the NFT space can better approach issues with the best interests of creators in mind.In this episode we discuss…- How Deadfellaz rose to prominence- The importance of creator royalties in the NFT space- Creating value for Web3 communities- The need for marketplaces to place trust in creators- Camaraderie in the NFT space- The disparity between creator and consumer priorities- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Betty on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/betty_nftTo follow Betty on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/betty.dfz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s a wrap for Season 1 of the nft now podcast! And while of course we’ll be back, we’re taking a pause to reflect on the dozens of influential artists, builders, and stars who have graced the mic to discuss the ups and downs of the NFT ecosystem and blockchain creative industry. In our endeavors to empower the creators of culture, we’ve traveled the world to spotlight the hearts and minds on the cutting edge of Web3 innovation. It’s been a truly incredible ride thus far, and we can’t wait to kick off Season 2 this fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much has changed since the nft now founding team last held a fireside chat back in December 2021 on the state of NFTs. Eight months into 2022, we’ve seen seismic changes in the NFT ecosystem as initial growth, promise, and schisms in the space contend with the reality of the bear market. However, despite this new reality, there’s plenty to be hopeful about. The founders review some of their favorite artists rising in the space, review common and stubborn vulnerabilities for budding projects, and imagine a brighter future as Web3 continues to unfold, stretching to unprecedented horizons.In this episode we cover:The hidden blessings brought on by the bear marketKeeping your mental health in check during the bear marketThe team’s favorite NFT artists and projects currently active in the spaceSectors in the NFT space where progress is most likelyTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter To follow nft now on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/nftnowTo follow nft now on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nftnow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Silver is a crypto artist who gives expression to her creative vision using the power of AI. Instead of creating new art by hand, Silver’s crypto art is the output of generative adversarial networks (GANs), which explore themes of “vulnerability, trauma, disability, social hierarchy, innocence, and divinity”. In doing so, her work questions “the role they will play in our transhumanist future.” Silver’s work also reflects a shifting paradigm into the broader art world: taste is the new skill. With AI tools that — in theory — can execute any artistic idea, all that’s left is the idea, which can only come from the artist themselves.In this episode we cover:Whether artists should feel threatened by the emergence of AIThe biggest misconceptions surrounding the role of AI in artSilver’s creative process and the various AI tools she usesHow an artist’s taste is the deciding factor for the quality of their work To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletterTo follow Claire on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/clairesilveraiartTo follow Claire on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the State of NFTs IRL event, held in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we sat down with three of the most prominent U.S. figures in the greater NFT landscape to discuss the unstable present, with an eye toward the promising future of NFTs.Joining us is Nifty Gateway Co-Founder Duncan Cock Foster, “Mec;” a Web3 educator, MECXDAO founder and Aokiverse’s head of community, and the crypto and tattoo artist Gossamer Rozen, who’s also the founder of Tigerbob NFT. Together, the three brought vital questions to the current bear market, and what it holds for the future of NFTs — giving attendees a sneak peek into their future plans in Web3 and beyond.In this episode we cover:Foster’s vision for refocusing the NFT space on artistsRozen’s future plans for Tigerbob NFTWhy the NFT space should transition away from speculative marketsThe increasing regulation found in the NFT industryHow the bear market is stripping the NFT space back to its bare essentialsTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Duncan on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dccockfosterTo follow Duncan on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/duncan_cockfosterTo follow Mec on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/mecdotTo follow Mec on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/mecyverTo follow Gossamer on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/grelysianTo follow Gossamer on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/grelysian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For longtime NBA fans, Baron Davis — affectionately known as B-Diddy during his playing career — needs no introduction. Despite retirement, Davis remained in the spotlight by launching ventures in the media and entertainment industries.Recently, Davis used his sizable platform to encourage professional athletes to invest in the NFT and Web3 ecosystems. Headlining this initiative is his “History of the Game” project aimed toward creating an enriched storytelling experience on the history of the sport he and millions of others hold so dear. He’s also slated to put his advocacy into action later this year with the upcoming Black Santa NFT drop, which will give the auction’s winners crucial roles (including a voiceover) in developing an upcoming animated series centered around the character.In this episode we cover:Davis’ extensive involvement in the NFT landscapeHis upcoming NFT projects and crucial industry partnershipsDavis’ mindset as a creator and businessmanHow NFTs are creating new ways for athletes and sports fans to connect and engageTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Baron on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/BaronDavisTo follow Baron on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/iambarondavis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frederic Duquette, known throughout the NFT art world as FVCKRENDER is a digital artist who has continually blurred the lines between the physical and virtual worlds through his ambitious experiential art experiences. Initially making a foray into the metaverse with 2021’s FVCKRENDERVERSE, the Canadian artist has recently doubled down on building worlds with FVCK PARK — a virtual NFT skatepark — and LVCIDIA, a full-on metaversal experience. And what do these virtual worlds hold? The purest representations of FVCKRENDER’s art.In this episode we cover:FVCKRENDER’s plans for the future of LVCIDIAHis gradual shift from digital-only experiences to physical artThe value of presenting NFT art in formats beyond the screenWhy NFT artists need to start building worldsThe intrinsic value and utility of NFT art projectTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow FVCKRENDER on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/fvckrenderTo follow FVCKRENDER on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/fvckrender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Itzel Yard, known throughout the NFT space as IX Shells, is a generative artist and creative coder based in Panama working at the intersection between computer science and art. Dreaming at Dusk — her generative art piece derived from the cryptographic key of the very first Tor onion website — sold for $2 million to PleasrDAO in May 2021, making her the highest-selling female NFT artist ever. Since the record-breaking sale, she has continued to make waves in the NFT art sphere, with her most recent project Thalamic Pulse raising over $100 thousand for MAPS’ research on assisted therapy for trauma recovery.In this episode we cover:Shells’ journey into the generative art worldThe story behind Dreaming at Dusk’s record-breaking saleHow the NFT space can be more equitable towards NFT artists of all sexes and backgroundsThe future of generative artTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow IX Shells on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ix_shellsTo follow IX Shells on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/ix.shells Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Blau — better known by his artist moniker, 3LAU — is a pioneer at the intersection of music and blockchain technology and perhaps one of the biggest proponents of music NFTs. With his Ultraviolet collection of 33 different NFTs netting him a reported $11.7 million in early 2021, 3LAU offered up a shining example of how NFTs have the power to disrupt the music industry, and has continued to help define the music NFT ecosystem through a multitude of endeavors, most notably his curated platform Royal. Through Royal, 3LAU has generated successful use cases of community ownership by giving artists the power to offer their holders a percentage of royalties from streaming services — which has incentivised musicians to create independent wealth on the blockchain while further democratizing the music industry. With influential collaboration with top talent like Nas, Diplo, and The Chainsmokers and backing from the likes of a16z and Paradigm, both 3LAU and Royal are establishing themselves as major players within the music NFT landscape.In this episode we cover:- What Royal is and how it functions- The broken economics of traditional streaming platforms- Web3 changing the fan experience- The intersection of major labels and Royal NFTs- How market forces changed to allow for companies to enter the NFT space- And moreTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow 3LAU on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/3LAUTo follow 3LAU on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/3lau/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Micah Dowbak, known professionally as Mad Dog Jones, is a Canadian digital artist who broke into the crypto art scene with the sale of his REPLICATOR NFT. That sale netted him a cool $4.1 million, making him the highest-grossing living Canadian artist in a single auction. The artist is also a massive F1 fan, working with motorsports legend Lewis Hamilton on a helmet, and collaborating with Formula One Racing on a collection timed with the Miami Grand Prix. Recently, Joles was able to raise over $1 million for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies via his most recent project, Cartography of the Mind, which sold at Christie’s in a charity auction.In this episode we cover:Jones’ massive F1 fandom and collaboration with motorsports legend Lewis HamiltonThe creative process on his REPLICATOR projectHis upcoming charity auction at Christie’sHow graffiti, comic books, and Akira shaped his creative journeyTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Mad Dog Jones on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/Mad_Dog_JonesTo follow Mad Dog Jones on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/mad.dog.jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without a doubt, Cooper Turley has been one of Web3’s biggest champions, and is a firm believer in how NFTs can revolutionize the music industry. He got his start in Web3 as blockchain-powered music streaming site Audius’ official crypto advisor. Since then, he’s assumed an advisory role at Web3 culture think tank Friends With Benefits, and has continued to invest heavily in this burgeoning creative ecosystem.In this episode we cover:How NFTs can bring about the future of music fandomTurley’s advice for young aspiring artistsUtility moving forward in the NFT spaceWhat it’s like championing a movement the general public doesn’t understandTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Cooper on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/CooopahtroopaTo follow Cooper on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/coopahtroopa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avenged Sevenfold is a multiplatinum, chart topping heavy metal band fronted by Matt Sanders — AKA M. Shadows. Sanders and his band mates were early advocates for NFTs, and like most other people in the space, started out by collecting CryptoPunks and Bored Apes. In fall 2021 they launched their own NFT project, the Deathbats Club, which aims to bring more utility to their community. Holders get metaverse access, Web3 sneak peaks, first dibs on concert tickets, and much more.In this episode we cover:Why rock and metal musicians have been slower to catch on to NFTsHow technological shifts have driven massive changes in the music industryHow NFTs can augment how artists engage with their communitiesThe merchandising potential of NFTs for artists and musiciansTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletterTo follow Avenged Sevenfold on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/TheOfficialA7XTo follow Avenged Sevenfold on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/avengedsevenfold/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multimedia artist and designer Josie Bellini is one of the NFT community’s earliest champions. She’s made a lasting mark in the space with her viral pieces, starting with Genesis in 2017. Most recently, in 2021, the crypto art pioneer launched her flagship project CyberBrokers. The collectible ecosystem of metaverse experiences is set to be the first of its kind as a fully on-chain collection. With a background in both painting and finance, Bellini uses her unique perspective to explore Web3 through her mixed media art. In this episode we cover:The background and development of her CyberBrokers projectThe potential of the metaverseHer take on dealing with bull and bear marketsHer biggest issues with bad actors in the NFT spaceTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Josie on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/josiebelliniTo follow Josie on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/josie.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eighteen-year old multimedia artist Diana Sinclair is by far one of the fastest-rising stars in the NFT art scene. To date, her work exploring self-identity, social justice, and our society’s relationship with the internet has been featured in publications including Teen Vogue and The Guardian. She’s even partnered up with OneOf to help raise funds for the Whitney Houston foundation, with one of her pieces selling for more than $1 million at auction. As one of the youngest curators active in the NFT space, Sinclair is bringing back her “Digital Diaspora” exhibition on Juneteenth to celebrate the work of Black artists across the globe.In this episode we cover:Her journey into the NFT spaceThe Whitney Houston auction and how it affected her careerHer vision for the “Digital Diaspora” exhibitionHow the NFT community can become a more inclusive and diverse spaceTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Diana Sinclair on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dianaesinclairTo follow Diana Sinclair on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/dianasinclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following stints working for Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group as a teenager and working for various tech firms in the Bay Area, David Greenstein went on to help found NFT music marketplace Sound.xyz in early 2021. Since then, David and the rest of the team have generated a combined $3 million in revenue for the over 100 artists on the platform, such as Snoop Dogg, RAC, Giraffage, MELVV, and TOKiMONSTA.In this episode we cover:the origins and fast rise of Sound.xyzthe broken models prevalent in the current music industrythe future of the music industryhow NFTs are empowering smaller artists to finally make a living from their work.To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow David on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/dgreenstein1To follow David on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/davidgreenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alpha Centauri Kid — also known as ACK — is a visual artist and musician who has emerged as one of the leaders of a new generation of crypto artists. He’s been embraced by OG blue chips including XCOPY and coveted by top collectors like GMoney and Punk #4156. His SuperRare debut “ctrl + alt + generate” captivated the NFT space and set a new genesis record for the platform at 165.29 ETH, or more than $600,000. He continues to push the envelope and innovate in the space, despite the fact he only got into NFTs in March 2021.In this episode we cover:- His artistic approach and stylistic revolution- How he builds relationships in the NFT community- The “secret code” involved in his upcoming project- How his “muse” plays a part in his creative processTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Alpha Centauri Kid on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/lphaCentauriKidTo follow Alpha Centauri Kid on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/alphacentaurikid/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan Keast (AKA Tulip) and Jordan Castro (AKA Poopie) are two of the co-founders of Doodles, one of the leading profile picture projects (PFP) in the NFT space. The collection of 10,000 generative NFTs has amassed more than 102,700 ETH in sales volume ($305,016,749) since its launch in October 2021. Doodles features original art created by third co-founder, Scott Martin (AKA Burnt Toast), who produced hundreds of unique visual traits for the collection. While many avatar projects market themselves as community-centered, Doodles has been about empowering their community from the very start. The team is all about working to bridge the gap between URL and IRL with multi-city takeovers, activations, installations, and more. In this episode we cover:The importance of building community through IRL eventsThe team’s SXSW activation with ShopifyHow founders can avoid bots when launching a projectHow the Doodles DAO ecosystem functions The founders’ longterm visions for DoodlesTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Evan Keast on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/​​evankeastTo follow Jordan Castro on Twitter, go here:https://twitter.com/poopieTo follow Evan Keast on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/evankeast To follow Jordan Castro on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/jordan.f.castro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Refik Anadol is a pioneering artist who creates immersive installations, sculptures, paintings, and live audio/visual performances using AI, machine learning, and data science. He’s partnered with teams at Microsoft, Google, IBM, NASA, and more to apply the latest cutting-edge science, research, and tech to his mesmerizing creations. All of this considered, it should come as no surprise that Anadol has also fully embraced the NFT space. His ‘Machine Allucinations’ NFT series sold for more than $13 million in late 2021, and May 10 will mark his first-ever Christie’s auction featuring his piece ‘Casa Batlló: Living Architecture.’ As a passionate advocate for technology’s game-changing potential, Anadol is working to bridge the gap between URL and IRL in increasingly innovative ways. This includes ‘Dataland,’ a multisensory, realtime metaverse where the physical and virtual connect. In this episode we cover:What Anadol believes are the biggest misconceptions about AIThe origins of his ‘Living Architecture’ collectionWhy bridging URL and IRL is key to bringing NFTs to the massesHis “humble” take on the metaverseTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Refik Anadol on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/refikanadolTo follow Refik Anadol on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/refikanadol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Grossman, president of TIME magazine, has a long track record of revising and modernizing digital media brands. With leadership roles at Bloomberg and WIRED under his belt, Grossman has been responsible for leading the nearly century-old brand into web3 over the past year. During this time, they’ve experimented with tokenizing covers, collaborated with with Beeple, and partnered with the Cool Cats Community. But that’s not all. Now, Grossman has launched TIMEPieces, the brand’s web3 community initiative. Featuring collaborations with leading NFT artists as well as artists who had previously contributed to TIME, the Genesis drop and Slices of Time drop have done more than $35 million in total sales volume. Grossman is truly at the forefront of the web3 movement, and is working to ensure his legacy media brand stays relevant in the space with impactful, tangible results.In this episode we cover:The vision behind TIMEPieces and the future of the initiativeHow web3 and NFTs will disrupt digital mediaThe value of tokenizing the written word What’s next for TIME in the web3 ecosystemTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Keith Grossman on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/KeithGrossmanTo follow Keith Grossman on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/keithgrossman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Arsham is a contemporary visual artist whose creativity knows no limits. A master of mediums, he’s helped design installations at Kith stores around the world, created iconic sculptures, acts as creative director of the Cleaveland Cavaliers, and even helped design chat-topping rapper Gunna’s most recent album cover. Arsham has always operated at the intersection of culture and art. So it’s no surprise that he’s also immersed himself in the world of NFTs, and embraced the medium with intention. In this episode we cover:His Eroding and Reforming Sculptures NFT SeriesHow NFTs are changing the relationship between artists and collectorsHow the Gunna album cover and collaboration came togetherWhat being colorblind meant for his art careerThe importance of taking time to “sit with your work” as an artistTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Daniel Arsham on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/danielarshamTo follow Daniel Arsham on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/danielarsham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Rose is an experienced investor and builder with a proven track record of being early to internet trends. He co-founded the social news site Digg in 2004, and currently works as a partner at True Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech startups. Passionate about the community surrounding NFTs, Rose co-founded the PROOF Collective, a members only collective of 1,000 dedicated NFT collectors and artists. On April 16, the PROOF Collective team is launching a new large-scale PFP NFT endeavor called Moonbirds. Moonbirds will act as an expansion to the PROOF ecosystem, onboarding each new owner into the collective and incentivizing them to keep their NFTs with unique staking mechanics and ownership rewards. In this episode we cover: His inspiration behind the PROOF CollectiveThe importance of utility and community in MoonbirdsAs an investor, what he looks for in NFT projectsWhy he feels the metaverse is being set up for failureTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Kevin Rose on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/kevinroseTo follow Kevin Rose on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/kevinrose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As one of the highest-grossing DJ/producers in the world, Steve Aoki has never shied away from pursuing all of his various interests concurrently. In addition to collaborating across genre lines, Aoki co-owns an eSports company, he’s been featured in video games as a playable character, he’s voiced cartoon characters, and he even runs a foundation that raises money for neurological research and other humanitarian relief organizations. In an effort to tie all of his passions together with his burgeoning interest in crypto and NFTs, he launched his AOK1VERSE project – which he describes as “Web3, meets Web 2.0 meets IRL.” Citizens of the A0K1VERSE gain unrivaled access to both on-chain and physical experiences including tour tickets, digital collectables, virtual metaverse performances, and much more. In this episode we cover:The vision and roadmap for A0K1VERSEHow Web3 and NFTs will revolutionize the music industryWhy DJs are also futurists What’s in his personal NFT collectionAnd much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Steve Aoki on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/steveaoikiTo follow Steve Aoki on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/steveaoki/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III are the imaginative co-founders of FriendsWithYou – a fine art collaborative with the sole purpose of spreading the positive message of “Magic, Luck, and Friendship.” Through a variety of mediums and large-scale immersive installations, these artists hope to create special moments of spiritual awareness and meaningful social interaction. In their 20-year career they’ve collaborated with Pharrell, J Balvin, Diplo, Hello Kitty, Lacoste, Guess, and other industry greats. In 2017, Borkson and Sandoval III took on a new medium with their Netflix show “True & the Rainbow Kingdom” with the goal of impacting as many people as possible with their art. Now, they’re adapting once again with fRiENDSiES, a collection of 10,000 customizable NFTs. The fRiENDSiES universe will bridge the real world and the metaverse through immersive art installations connecting holders and their AR/AI companions. In this episode we cover:The mission-driven origins of FriendsWithYouThe deep emotional connections that can be created through AI The duo’s transition from traditional art to the Web3 spaceThe debate around the price point for the Dutch auction for FriendsiesAnd much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow FriendsWithYou on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/FriendswithyouTo follow FriendsWithYou on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/friendswithyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaac “Drift” Wright (AKA Drifter Shoots) is an urban photographer whose project “Where My Vans Go” is currently the second-best selling NFT photography collection ever. The U.S. Army special operations veteran first got into photography as a way to cope with his PTSD and depression. He would scale skyscrapers and climb bridges to photograph the world from a unique perspective – challenging legal lines along the way. This hobby unfortunately led to his arrest in 2020, and subsequent four-month incarceration without bond. Both Wright’s race as a black man and his training and service for his country were used against him. This week, we spoke with Wright about how NFTs and his artistry helped pull him out of the nightmare scenario.We also discuss: The United States criminal justice systemMental healthHow Punks gave him a safety netWhat’s next for him as a creatorTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Isaac “Drift” Wright on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/DrifterShootsTo follow Isaac “Drift” Wright on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/driftershoots/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Stark is a mixed media and NFT artist who broke records in March 2021 for being the first female artist to enter Foundation’s top 10 selling creators. For the past fifteen years, she’s worked with a variety of mediums to bring her mesmerizing paintings, sculptures, and animations to life. She’s collaborated with brands like Apple, Google, Vans, MTV, and Smashbox, and even launched a 6,000 sq. ft. immersive installation, “Cascade” in 2021. Her first generative NFT collection, “Vortex,” made its debut in December 2021, immortalizing her signature paper sculpture style on the blockchain. Though she came from the traditional art world, Stark believes that NFTs have changed her life and will be the new avenue of art history.In this episode we cover:How NFTs allow artists to better connect with collectorsHow the traditional art world views NFTsHer advice for other artistsEquitable representation in the NFT spaceArt in the metaverseAnd much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Jen Stark on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/jen_starkTo follow Jen Start on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/jenstark/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Vaynerchuk (aka Gary Vee) is the chairman of VaynerX, CEO and founder of VaynerMedia and VaynerSports, and most recently, the creator of VeeFriends, a collection of 10,255 NFTs hand-drawn by Gary himself. After months of collecting CryptoPunks on the sidelines, Gary Vee launched VeeFriends to build a community around his creative and business passions using NFT technology and smart contract capabilities. VeeFriends’ version 2 is coming this April, with the inaugural VeeCon convention the following month. An expert in predicting trends, Gary Vaynerchuk believes NFTs will be here for the rest of his life, and that VeeFriends is going to be the project to go down in history. In this episode we cover:- Gary’s NFT predictions for summer 2022- His personal multi-million dollar NFT collection- How he practices accountability to his token holders- Web3- Literary NFTs- The NFT bubble- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Gary Vaynerchuk on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/garyveeTo follow Gary Vaynerchuk on Instagram, go here: https://instagram.com/garyvee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’ve enlisted NFT superstar artist Chad Knight and Wilder World co-founder Phoenix Wilder to speak on the metaverse. Through 3D art and building in virtual reality, Knight and Wilder have made huge strides towards defining what the metaverse might look like in the very near future. Said to be the fabled next iteration of the internet, the metaverse seems to mean many different things depending on who you ask. From Facebook’s interest in becoming a metaverse company to the potential for people to have a complete existences living and working in a new dimension of reality — jump into the conversation to learn what all the hype is really about.In this episode, we cover:The definition of “metaverse”Building virtual worlds like Wilder WorldChad Knight stepping down as Nike’s head of 3D Design to help build Wilder WorldSocial media, mental health and the metaverseHow long it might take for the metaverse to go mainstreamAnd much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Chad Knight on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ChadKnightTo follow Chad Knight on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/chadknightTo follow Phoenix Wilder on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ph0enixwilderTo follow Phoenix Wilder on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix.wilder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past few years, Nelk has become an absolute YouTube sensation. Having risen to prominence with their prank videos, vlogs, and multi-faceted Full Send brand, the individuals behind Nelk have now become involved in NFTs in a big way. As top-tier content creators and professional community builders, the Nelk boys are carving out new ways to bring NFTs to the masses and are actively working to introduce their own community to web3.In this episode we’re joined by Kyle Forgeard, one of the Nelk founders, and John Shahidi, the President and Manager of Full Send / Nelk as we discuss:How Nelk got into NFTsThe launch of their successful Metacard projectNFTs as a model for community ownership and crowdfundingHow NFTs might change the economic model for creators who built a following in web2And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Nelk on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/nelkboysTo follow Nelk on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nelkboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, Reese Witherspoon has lived on the silver screen as one of Hollywood's leading talents. Having played a major role in the creation of numerous influential characters, shows, and movies, the Oscar-award-winning actress has continued to foster creativity and support female creatives in every aspect of her career; and her latest endeavor into crypto and NFTs is no exception. For nearly a year now, Witherspoon has embarked on a journey as an ambassador of the blockchain — spearheading efforts to empower women at every turn.In this episode, we cover:How Reese became involved in the NFT ecosystemHer thoughts on digital identity and the metaverseThe potential of NFTs and web3 to impact the film industryBringing her company Hello Sunshine into the NFT spaceHow to ensure equitable gender representation in NFTs and web3And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.com To follow Reese on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/ReeseWTo follow Reese on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/reesewitherspoon/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latashá is an entrepreneur and seasoned musician who has become one of the most prominent artists in the music NFT landscape. As an independent creative and head of community programming at Zora.co, Latashá is not only helping define what it means to be a music artist in web3, but also pioneering new ways that emerging artists can retain ownership of their intellectual property. Recently, Latashá sold the music video for her track “GOGO WYNE” as NFT for over 13 ETH ($50,000), and is now continuing to focus on community building within HERSTORYDAO and the influential web3 community Friends With Benefits.In this episode, we cover:Latashá’s backstory as an artistHer role leading community programming at Zora.coHow she settled upon music video NFTs as a strategy for her releasesHow NFTs can enable artist independence & prosperityNFTs becoming a standard revenue stream for musiciansAnd much more!To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Latasha on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/CallMeLatashaTo follow Latasha on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/callmelatasha/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nifty Gateway founders Duncan & Griffin Cock-Foster have become two of the most important figures in the world of NFTs. As the creators of one of the largest NFT marketplaces in existence, the brothers have not only played an integral part in establishing the NFT ecosystem as we know it, but in onboarding hundreds of thousands of creators and collectors into the NFT space. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing doing so, and the Cock-Fosters reflect on lessons learned and growing pains as the platform has navigated the rising water of the NFT boom.In this episode we cover:- Nifty Gateway’s origin story- Lessons learned from the NFT boom and collector backlash- Running a billion dollar company as twin brothers- The importance of onboarding newcomers into the NFT space- The role of Nifty Gateway in the 2021 NFT bullrun- The future of the NFT marketplace giant- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: nftnow.com To follow Duncan Cock-Foster on Twitter, go here: twitter.com/DCCockFosterTo follow Griffin Cock-Foster on Twitter, go here: twitter.com/gcockfosterTo follow Duncan Cock-Foster on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/duncan_cockfoster/To follow Griffin Cock-Foster on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/griffincockfoster/To follow Nifty Gateway Twitter, go here: twitter.com/niftygatewayTo follow  Nifty Gateway on Instagram, go here: instagram.com/niftygateway/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past year, Deeze has become one of the most influential commentators and tastemakers in the NFT space. Having remained faceless and pseudonymous while amassing hundreds of thousands of followers — the self-proclaimed Director of Vibes at Fractional is known for being a champion of rising artists and builders within the NFT ecosystem. Even after becoming one of the top collectors in all of NFTs, Deeze isn't shy about educating others on his tactical approach to building wealth on the blockchain.In this episode we cover:- Deeze’s journey into NFTs.- How his Twitter Spaces became the defacto public forum for the NFT community.- Being a champion of NFT photography.- His investment theses and how he approaches trading.- What excites him the most about the future of NFTs.- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Deeze on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/DeezeFi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past year, Blake Kathryn has become one of the most prominent artists in the NFT space. Yet, even before achieving crypto-art stardom, Kathryn had been creating visuals for top-tier brands like Instagram, Columbia Records, The New York Times and many more. Now, after achieving a million dollar sale via her collaboration with none other than Paris Hilton, Kathryn find herself expanding upon her dreamy, vibrant catalog of works that have continued to be absorbed and assimilated throughout pop culture.In this episode, we cover:- Where she finds inspiration- Pivoting from client work to NFTs- Collaborating with Paris Hilton- Navigating the NFT market- Creating more equitable gender representation in the NFT space- Fostering prosperity for emerging artists- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Blake Kathryn on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/blakekathrynTo follow Blake Kathryn on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/blakekathryn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prior to fulfilling the position of Coinbase’s VP of Products, Sanchan Saxena had already established a proven track record of spearheading products at fortune 500 companies like GM, AirBnB, Instagram, and more. In helping Coinbase join the world of NFTs, Saxena has become an expert on NFT and Web3 consumer culture, and is poised to help lead the charge towards mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.Timestamps:0:00 | Intro4:09 | His journey at Coinbase5:15 | What inspires him about NFTs7:37 | Plans for Coinbase NFT9:56 | How will Coinbase NFTs differentiate from other marketplaces?22:16 | Will the average consumer engage in a shop for NFTs in the future?29:01 | The future of NFTs and mainstream consumer culture36:33 | Effective UX & product management principles46:40 | Predictions for 202250:30 | OutroTo listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter, where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to https://www.nftnow.comTo follow Sanchan Saxena on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/sanchansTo follow Sanchan Saxena on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/sanchan_saxena/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past year, Nadya Tolokonnikova, co-founder of the Russian punk rock activist collective Pussy Riot, has become an integral part of the NFT ecosystem. A long time critic of Vladimir Putin and major proponent of women’s and LGBTQ rights, she was jailed in 2012 which in turn bolstered her prominence as an artist. In this latest iteration of her career, Tolokonnikova has shifted gears, collecting and supporting crypto-artists while simultaneously minting her own NFTs as a new form of social activism.In this episode we cover:- Tolokonnikova’s entrance into the NFT space- Her influential ACAB NFT drop - How her experiences protesting against Putin shaped her views on decentralization- What she thinks web3 will mean for activism- How NFTs can help oster meaningful social change- The lack of women in the NFT space- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Nadya Tolokonnikova on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/toloknoTo follow Nadya Tolokonnikova on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nadyariot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the nft now founding team taps in to highlight key moments in an unprecedented year for NFTs in 2021, and what’s in store for 2022 and beyond. Join our co-founder & CEO, Matt Medved, our co-founder & president, Alejandro Navia, and co-founder & COO, Sam Hysell as they discuss…- Why was 2021 such an important year for NFTs?- What are some of the top moments that stood out? Who were some of our favorite artists/builders?- What is the mission of nft now? How did we do in tracking towards that mission in 2021? What’s in store for 2022?- What were some of the biggest foundations that were built in 2021 that will set NFTs up for mainstream adoption in years to come?- What are the biggest areas of opportunity for people (both artists & builders) to get into the space and what advice do we have for those people?- And much more!To sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter To follow nft now on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/nftnowTo follow nft now on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/nftnow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we welcome Showtime Co-Founder and CEO Alex Masmej to the podcast. An early adopter of social token technology, Masmej has pursued an unconventional path to becoming a leader in web3. Even prior to launching his startup Showtime — which is a social network for crypto media and an endeavor to onboard the masses into web3 — the now 23-year-old creator had found success making his way into the NFT community. Now, having recently funded his entire life move from Paris to San Francisco completely off the profits from his own social token, Masmej says he is working towards changing the world.In this episode we cover:- How he planned and executed the launch of his own $ALEX social token- Showtime: what it is now and plans for its future- What excites him about the future of NFTs- Trends he sees at the intersection of social media and NFTs- What he feels are the key milestones in fostering mainstream adoption of NFTs- And much more…To listen to the audio version of this episode, go to: http://smarturl.it/nftnowTo sign up for the nft now newsletter where we break down the NFT market into actionable insights each week, go to: https://www.nftnow.com To follow Alex Masmej on Twitter, go here: https://twitter.com/AlexMasmejTo follow Alex Masmej on Instagram, go here: https://www.instagram.com/alexmasmej/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.