Edge of NFT Podcast

Imagine a space that merges your favorite communal spaces during the day and night. Wouldn’t it be great to have everything in one place? A lifestyle brand that allows you a lifetime membership? At Future Factory, all these things are possible and more. In this episode, we have Paul Hemming and Galen Oakes, the brilliant minds behind Future Factory, to tell us how they are redefining the landscape of immersive music and art—merging a nightclub, art gallery, marketplace, yoga studio, and more. Learn how they transformed years of immersive spatial design ideation into a vibrant multi-dimensional and experiential membership that lasts a lifetime. Find out how they utilize NFT and what it means for the future of utility. Plus, hear from Nate Minsberg of BNV as he shares their amazing work of bringing fashion to Web3 through NFT-backed ecosystems that take fashion to the outer edge and beyond. Don’t miss out on this very exciting conversation!

Imagine the wisdom in a room of more than 150 world-class speakers, trailblazers, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of industries. Relive the moments from VeeCon 2023 in today’s episode! Our hosts give us three great interviews that dive deep into the power of blockchain, NFT, and the future of Web3. Andy Krainak, the head of VeeFriends, shares where VeeFriends is heading, their vision, and their ambitious IP project. Avery Akkineni of Vayner3 talks about how they are navigating the next era of the Internet. Finally, Nick Robinson, Global Brand Marketing of Meta Quest, lets us in on their partnerships with NBA, creating interesting experiences and access to fans of the game. Don’t miss out on the insights from so many amazing tastemakers in the industry.

The vision that 0N1 Force holds for the future of NFT ownership is cross-platform integration. They foresee a boundaryless digital social network. Now, they’re coming back on a scale that a lot of people did not expect. This episode features Henry Finn, aka Starlordy, the person at the helm of this billion-dollar brand. This is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the mastermind behind a company making significant strides in its industry. Join this conversation as Starlordy talks about the background of 0N1 Force and its ground-breaking approach to art, storytelling, and technology. He also talks about the brand’s resurgence in what could be the greatest comeback story in Web3! Plus, learn about Metagood’s Dimensions 10K project inscribed on Bitcoin and why it's so special. All this and more in this episode of Edge of NFT!

For four days, from March 20-23, 2023, thousands of the world's leaders, investors, brands, enthusiasts, and experts gather for the Outer Edge LA 2023 event. It featured a series of talks about the world of Web3 and the NFT community. Present at the event are our hosts, who relive the recent event with us in this special episode. They deliver different interviews from guests helping to build the next revolution in gaming. Tune in to hear from the geniuses behind Zed Run, Brawler Bearz, Life Beyond, and Decentral Games and Win-Win. Don’t miss out on learning about blockchain games, MMO in Web3, digital horse racing, the leading metaverse DAO, and using NFT to create win-win situations for charities, users, and the community.

There is an immense potential that Web3 art holds that remains to be tapped. Kanon.art is making waves in the art community as it combines top-tier art industry players with Web3 technology. Today on the Edge of NFT, our Edge team sits down with Fastackl, a representative of this community that is making strides in facilitating the growth of Web3 art by building protocols and products that align the incentives of the artists and collectors. Kanon.art is a pseudonym collective of institutional art design and crypto-native technology professionals dedicated to building enduring practices and protocols for the art of the next 100 years. Plus, learn how yWhales, a community-based firm, is revolutionizing the world of commerce through a metaverse trade show concept. Tune in for all of these and more on the Edge of NFT!

NFTs are constantly evolving and finding new meaningful uses beyond the digital world. Erick Calderon is confident that generative minting can achieve this objective in the most attractive way possible. Taking over the stage at Outer Edge LA, the Founder of Art Blocks and Creator of Chromie Squiggles discusses the concept of 1of1ofx which allows an algorithm to seemingly produce unlimited output, thus boosting the power and impact of generative minting. He also presents different kinds of generative art that could highly benefit from this strategy, helping in the mass adoption of digital art and ownership.

The sports industry has some of the most passionate fans out there. For some, part of the fan experience is getting into sports collectible items. Seeing the huge market among these passionate collectors, Lympo is bringing this enthusiasm to blockchain technology. Joining us in this episode is Lympo’s Head of Partnerships, Vilius Jastremskas, to tell us about the origin of the company and how it grew into a platform that is at the forefront of the intersection between blockchain and sports. He also talks about some of the crucial pillars that uphold this innovative project as well as their exciting partnerships that help transform fan engagement in sports, including a partnership with former UFC champion Rose Namajunas. Tune in to this great conversation to learn more about how blockchain is transforming how fans experience sports.

Authenticity and trust bind NFT artists and collectors together. It is what makes this whole ecosystem work in the first place. Having a Web3 allowlist makes it possible for artists to decide who joins their list and make sure it’s filled with real collectors, not bots. This is what PREMINT has been doing starting early on in the industry’s inception. PREMINT is trusted by over 4 million wallets and is used by the world's top NFT artists, communities, brands, and even celebrities for their high-profile NFT projects. In this episode of Edge of NFT, CEO Brenden Mulligan takes us on a tour through PREMINT’s evolution and gives us a sneak peek of what’s to come. Plus, he talks about the most recent developments at his other project, Vulcan, the safe haven for token-gating your Discord community.

Co-creation is the name of the game in Web3, and Entertainmint is one of the most vigorous players out there that are revolutionizing the cocreation process in the creator economy. Entertainmint is leading the way in the world of Web3 for independent creators through collaborative storytelling. Its unique vision is to revolutionize the traditional streaming model by fostering a collaborative community around indie content. This innovative marketplace empowers creators to connect directly with fans enabling collective world building and the co-creation of new, exciting projects. In this episode of Edge of NFT, CEO Genevieve Thiers explains how Entertainmint is positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for creating and fostering community around indie content and what projects they have in store for the near future. Speaking of co-creation, we’re also joined by Linus Chee of Netvrk on our special topics section to talk about the hot projects they have coming up. Tune in for all of these exciting developments right on the outer edge of innovation!

The industry is thriving with exciting cutting-edge advancements continuing to shape the future of blockchain technology. What better way to showcase the brilliance than the recent Consensus 2023 held at Austin, Texas? Consensus brings together developers, investors, founders, policymakers, brands and others to find solutions to crypto's thorniest challenges. In this episode, The Edge of team brings you not one, not two, but FOUR exclusive interviews from the event! They sit down with the CEO of Redeem, Toby Rush, to talk about how they are simplifying and accelerating the path to Web3 experiences. Then, Sandbox’s Sebastien Borget also shares how they are empowering gaming communities in the metaverse. Matthew Harper of Snail Games tells us about their newest title, Project Hermes, and their transition from Web2 to Web3. Finally, the CPO of NEAR, Alex Chiocchi, lets us in on their blockchain operating system, where they bring together builders and super fans into a two-sided market. Tune in to this special episode and relive the magic from the Consensus 2023!

This is an industry for the risk-takers, for the people who dared to do things that may never have been done before. David Wachsman saw the vision of the borderless future belonging to the fearless. He started his firm, Wachsman, off of this vision, supporting clients and companies who are building this future. In this episode, David joins us to share how he has grown Wachsmann into the world’s largest comms firm specializing in Web3, DeFi, Fintech, and more. He also shares his insights on where we are at in terms of the public’s perception of blockchain today as well as in the global macroeconomic system. Plus, David emphasizes the importance of community input, especially in the Web3 space. Bringing his expertise and experience, David gives us a great show full of information about the future of technology. Tune in to not miss out!

SKALE is a groundbreaking blockchain network capable of supporting an unlimited number of swift on-demand pooled security blockchains, all while ensuring zero gas fees for end users. It is currently the only blockchain network capable of doing so, and the use cases that we have seen so far are astounding. In this episode, CEO and co-founder Jack O’Holleran returns to the Edge of NFT podcast to discuss how SKALE Network is scaling Ethereum with a lightning-fast gas-free second-layer solution. Plus, we are joined by Shira Lazar to talk about the JOMO Effect, an innovative platform that helps Web3 citizens find peace and happiness while still pursuing their most ambitious best selves. And learn how Sotheby's is making both an offensive and defensive platform play that also empowers creators.

It’s been one heck of a year for Web3. In just a few months we went from everyone fleeing crypto to when the Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and everybody’s now fleeing the banks and going back to crypto. But amid all these rapid changes, the community has remained solid and hopeful for the industry’s future. Get ready as we hear some more things to look forward to this year and beyond in this Outer Edge LA panel hosted by Neil Strauss, a New York Times bestselling author and a blockchain enthusiast. He is joined onstage by some of the leaders in the intersection of Web3, the creative process, storytelling, the metaverse and more. Join in and get a glimpse of the future with Inder Phull of PIXELYNX, Steven Ilous of FEATURE, and metaverse advisor Marcie Jastrow. ___ If you missed this year's event, you can catch video of all the talks, presentations and more by visiting Watch.OuterEdge.Live

NFT art is a growing piece of the Web3 universe, but a lot still needs to be done to increase artist participation in the space. One of the barriers to entry is the lack of opportunity for creatives to partner with developers in creating new, groundbreaking ideas. Animus enables this collaboration process at scale by creating a platform where hundreds of artists get onboarded in the world of blockchain and NFTs. Animus is a collective of artists dedicated to bridging the divide between the traditional and digital art worlds by harnessing the benefits of Web2 and Web3 tech. They are fostering meaningful connections within our community and encouraging exploration and experimentation. Animus co-founder JN Silva talks about this and a lot more right here on the Edge of NFT.

When one of the most trailblazing industries meets one of the most conservative, you get a pretty interesting dynamic. That’s what you get with the legal side of Web3, the blockchain, and NFTs. How do lawyers working around the edges of the law deal with the new legal conundrums posed by all these emerging technologies and their attendant issues on things like ownership, governance, and intellectual property? Among other firms in the world, DLA Piper is on the cutting edge when it comes to this. Joining this discussion are two of its lawyers that are most involved in the emerging practice area of blockchain law – Tom Ara and Michael Fluhr. Tune in and learn what it’s like for them in the practice, what big issues they’re facing right now, and how they navigate the conservative legal landscape to find a place in this new, rapidly growing industry.

Welcome to the Edge of NFT podcast! Today we bring you a Twitter Spaces recording from our Outer Edge LA Twitter account, where we are excited to talk about the latest development in the world of Web3 and blockchain technology. Joining us on the spaces was team Doodles, the popular blockchain-based collectibles platform, which is unveiling the new Stoodio experience, which is open to all Doodle holders. The Stoodio serves as an entry point to their digital ecosystem and a place with added benefits for Doodle holders. It's the headquarters for the Doodles experience and collector journey, hosting your profile, their rewards program, access to marketplaces, and the long-awaited Doodles 2 Character Builder. In this episode, we'll dive into the beta version of The Stoodio, where you'll find the highly-anticipated Character Builder, which allows you to create the Doodle of your dreams using Doodles 2 collectibles. To start, use your Beta Pass to mint a Doodle. You can browse Wearables that you already own or explore others in the marketplace. Purchase additional packs, dress up your avatar, and truly own your digital identity across shareable profiles. Whenever you make changes to your Doodle or the wearables that are equipped, it saves to chain. We'll also explore the exciting news that Doodles is onboarding the biggest brands and voices in their world through Doodles 2 Collectibles and the power of the blockchain, starting with Pharrell, Adidas, Humanrace, BBC, and Ice Cream. Doodles 2 is your ticket to an elevated level of experiences, collectibles, and identity through exclusive brand and artist partnerships. Furthermore, we'll discuss the mechanics of the Pharrell Pack and Stoodio details. The Pharrell Pack is a collection of wearables and redeemables curated by Pharrell, containing three digital wearables, one redeemable, and one beta pass. 48 of the 300 packs will contain a grail redeemable and matching grail wearable. 252 packs will contain the colored (non-green) sambas as redeemable and exclusive level wearables otherwise. 12 lucky Doodles will receive a redeemable for the extremely limited, Pharrell 50th birthday edition green Sambas. We hope you enjoy this episode and are as excited as we are about the new Stoodio experience and the future of Doodles. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the world of Web3 and blockchain technology.

In many ways, the concept of digital fashion predated the time when NFT became a big thing. DressX is one of those brands that picked this emerging trend early on. In this podcast episode, co-founders Daria Shapovalova and Natalia Modenova created DressX as a meta closet of digital-only clothing, NFT fashion items, and AR looks. Together, they seek to transform the fashion industry by integrating with the metaverse, Web3, AR, and other cutting-edge tech. They aim to demonstrate that some clothing can exist solely in digital form, promoting a more sustainable approach to fashion consumption. Find out what’s in store for DressX as you move through this conversation. Plus, BoredApes has now fallen to below $100k. Find out if this is a great time to get one to start your entry to the space.

One of the great things about Web3 is how it enables creators and their communities to co-create projects that can benefit them both. This is what StoryCo aims to do. This innovative platform fosters collaboration between creators and avid fans, empowering them to co-create exceptional story franchises and share in their success. JP Alanís, an accomplished development executive, co-founded StoryCo after previously co-creating and leading Golf Media. Justin Alanís, the other co-founder of StoryCo, is a seasoned entrepreneur with expertise in technology and private equity. Taking advantage of their complementary skillsets, these siblings/cofounders are working on one of the coolest projects in the Web3 space, one that is set to change the way that IP is created and owned. Tune in and learn more! Plus, learn about the upcoming AURAS project, where Jeremy Cowart will create 10,000 project live in front of an audience from start to finish.

One of the strengths of Web3 is its ability to bring the most talented people together and come up with incredible works. TIME encapsulates this idea as they expand their iconic brand into this massive space through their project TIMEPieces. Joining Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger, CBO Maya Draisin shares how they gather artists, collectors, and fans to build long-term utility and community value. She explains how they keep their Web3 items relevant and fresh despite the ever-evolving demands and expectations of the virtual world. For this episode’s hot topics, they discuss how Roblox is embracing and shunning NFTs at the same time and MasterCard’s release of free music NFT passes. Finally, they highlight a brand-new #eb3 gaming project called Swoops.

The quest to give content creators more control over the product of their labor is not a unique thing to Web3. It has been a problem that has been tackled in so many forms in Web2. But Snapmuse takes a step further by finding a way to reward both creators and their fans to benefit from the value that they create together. Joining the podcast to explain how this works is Gökberk Kızıltan, the Community Manager at Snapmuse.io, a that is revolutionizing the social media experience of millions through blockchain technology. Join in and find out how they came up with the concept for Snapmuse, how they onboard new users, how they’re expanding to new markets, and what they envision for the product in the future. Plus, learn about their new native token called SMX and some of the most interesting collabs going on right now in the Web3 space. Spoiler alert: one of them features Bruce Lee! Tune in and learn more about it.