In this episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua of ‪@mvmtmedia‬ speaks with Sam Hallene, investment partner at CMT Digital. They discuss Sam's journey into the Web3 space, the investment thesis of CMT Digital, and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the investment world. Sam shares insights on the opportunities and challenges in the DeFi space, the importance of focus for founders, and the evolving political and regulatory landscape surrounding blockchain technology. The conversation also touches on the intersection of AI and blockchain, the significance of stablecoins, and the future of digital assets.

W: https://www.cmt.digital
X: ⁨@CMT_Digital⁩
X: @samiam2194
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtdigital

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Web3 and CMT Digital
01:29 Sam's Journey into Web3
04:40 CMT Digital's Investment Thesis
08:12 The Rise of DeFi and Its Impact
11:17 Opportunities in the DeFi Space
13:31 Challenges in Fundraising for Web3 Projects
19:23 Learning from Mistakes in Venture Capital
22:30 The Political Landscape and Its Impact on VC
27:05 Regulatory Clarity and Its Importance
32:11 Stablecoins vs. Central Bank Digital Currencies
36:32 The Intersection of AI and Blockchain
39:28 Exciting Developments in Blockchain
45:34 Advice for Founders in the Web3 Space
49:18 Upcoming Events and Networking Opportunities

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In this episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua interviews Jan Hartmann, CEO of Perion XP, a unique gaming platform that integrates Web3 elements into popular Web2 games. Jan shares his journey into the Web3 space, the challenges of onboarding new users, and the innovative strategies Perion XP employs to engage gamers. The conversation also touches on the launch of the Perk token, the role of DAOs in gaming, and the future of payments in the Web3 ecosystem.

Where to find Perion:
https://x.com/periondao
https://perion.gg
https://x.com/PerionDAO
https://x.com/XP_platform

Be sure to check out their Hamster Racing League, so much FUN!! @FANPLAYGG

MORE ABOUT PerionXP
About the company or products: PerionXP is a gamified questing layer for web2 gamers. We are the first and only AAA Quest-to-Earn layer that lets Web2 gamers earn crypto rewards for completing side quests in the world’s most popular games, such as Fortnite. We are creating an entirely new Quest-to-Earn layer that uniquely solves the Web3 gaming user acquisition and onboarding problem.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Web3 and Gaming
03:13 Jan's Journey into Web3
06:00 Understanding Perion XP
09:00 The Role of XP and FanPlay
11:49 Onboarding Challenges in Web3
14:49 Engagement Strategies for Gamers
19:05 Companion App Experience in Gaming
22:00 The Launch of Perk Token
25:05 The Future of Payments and DAOs
27:57 Support and Community in Web3
30:08 Looking Ahead: Innovations in Payments
32:50 Conclusion and Future Prospects

#perion #Jan #Web3 #Web3 #web3gaming #aaagaming #gaming #blockchain #community #perionXP #decentralization #web3community #scalability #marketing #web3maarketing #userexperience #ProofofCommunity #web3developer #richpasqua #web3unpacked #mvmt #mvmt.media #richardpasqua

#shardeum #JanHartmann #Web3 #Web3 #Shardium #blockchain #community #decentralization #web3community #scalability #marketing #web3maarketing #userexperience #ProofofCommunity #web3developer #richpasqua #web3unpacked #mvmt #mvmt.media #richardpasqua

In this episode of Web3 Unpacked, Rich Pasqua of ‪@mvmtmedia‬ speaks with Kelsey McGuire (Chief Growth Officer) at @Shardeum an EVM-based, auto-scaling Layer 1 blockchain, that aims to address the scalability trilemma by using dynamic state sharding...

W: https://shardeum.org
X: @Shardeum
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shardeum

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MORE ABOUT SHARDEUM
Shardeum is in the final stages of its testnet and is building a dynamic-state sharding Layer 1 blockchain. This architecture enables linear scalability, allowing the network to increase throughput as more nodes join, representing a significant innovation in scaling EVM-compatible blockchains. Kelsey can speak to the vision of Shardeum, and how she is building a global community of over 700K members on Discord and 350K followers on Twitter (X).

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Kelsey McGuire and Shardium
03:18 Overview of Shardium and Its Mission
04:32 Target Audience and Community Focus
06:10 Local Engagement and Global Outreach
08:50 Understanding the Scalability Trilemma
11:27 The Importance of Marketing in Web3
12:08 Digital Marketing Tools and Strategies
22:30 Proof of Community: Building Connections
26:29 Engaging the Developer Community
30:53 Challenges of Decentralization
38:57 Future Trends in User Experience

@Shardeum @ShardeumToday @mvmtmedia
#shardeum #KelseyMcGuire #Web3 #Web3 #Shardium #blockchain #community #decentralization #web3community #scalability #marketing #web3maarketing #userexperience #ProofofCommunity #web3developer #richpasqua #web3unpacked #mvmt #mvmt.media #richardpasqua