ZenChats with Zeneca

The Metaverse is coming, and we're already seeing glimpses of it. In this interview, Robin Schmidt talks about the future of the Metaverse, where creators can find opportunities in the ever-changing virtual world.I hope you enjoy this episode with Robin, and please consider liking and subscribing to the channel - it really helps

Derek Edws is today's ZenChats guest!He has an incredible experience in Web3. He is Managing Partner at CollabCurrency, Advisor of Proof Collective, Member of ArtBlocks Curation Board and Founding Member of FlamingoDAO. We talked about his Web3 story, the curation process behind art blocks, how FlamingoDAO works and creator royalties.I hope you enjoy this episode with Derek, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Tomer and Asaf Hanuka are today's Zenchats guests!They created Moodies, an innovative pay-what-you-feel NFT Project, and we talked about their Web3 story, their new minting experience, what's next in the Moodiesverse, and more!I hope you enjoy this episode with Moodies, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Phraze is today's Zenchats guest. He is the founder of PhrazeBoard and we talked about his Web3 story as an artist, his PhrazeBoard Treasure Hunt, his new collection and Creator Royalties.I hope you enjoy this episode with Phraze, and please consider liking and subscribing to the channel - it really helps

Mikey Ahdoot is today's Zenchats guest. He is the founder of Habit Nest and we talked about his new Web3 initiative, The Phoenixes.I hope you enjoy this episode with Mikey, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

SAFA and Valet Jones are today's Zenchats guests. They are the creators behind Tally Labs, Jenkins The Vallet and Azurbala.I hope you enjoy this episode with Hashlips, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Chris Wallace is today's Zenchats guest. He is an artist, collector and NFT builder since 2019. We discuss his time before NFTs and Crypto, how he built Woodies and UltraDAO, how he's building the Woodies universe to increase IP awareness, how DAOs work and more. I hope you enjoy this episode with Hashlips, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Hashlips is the guest on this week's episode of ZenChats. He is one of the biggest and best educators in the field of NFTs, especially in the area of smart contracts and coding, as well as a talented artist. We discuss his journey as a developer and an artist, his various NFT collections and educational content, the best ways for people to learn to code, and future NFT use cases. As you can see, this episode is packed with fantastic content, so don't miss it.I hope you enjoy this episode with Hashlips, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Carlini8 is today's Zenchats guest. He is an NFT expert who has been engaging in the NFT space since 2017, the Ex-CoFounder of NFT Boxes, a project he co-founded with Pranksy, and the founder of Purrnelope's Country Club. We discuss his time in NFTs and Crypto in 2017, how he and Pranksy built NFT Boxes, and, most importantly, how he created Purrnelope's Country Club, which was inspired by CryptoKitties. Don't miss this episode as Carlini8 shares some fantastic insights regarding his projects as well as advice for people on what to do for the next NFT bull run.I hope you enjoy this episode with Carlini8 from Purrnelope's Country Club, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

In this episode of ZenChats, I speak with Yudag, the project manager for Generative Dungeons, the world's first entirely customizable RPG collection. We talk about the NFT, which is a playable game on OpenSea, as well as all of the implementations, such as multiplayer mode, play2earn mechanics, and much more. Don't miss this episode if you want to learn more about customizable NFTs and how they were able to reach out to Gary Vee and get his attention.I hope you enjoy this episode with Yudag from Generative Dungeon, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

I'm very excited to bring you this episode of ZenChats in which I speak with Ryan Carson from 121G. Ryan Carson is the founder of 121G, an NFT venture fund focused on high-quality new projects led by vetted teams, 1/1's, and the PROOF ecosystem. We discuss his history with PROOF and Moonbirds, some of his most controversial tweets, his upcoming NFT fund, and much more.I hope you enjoy this episode with Ryan Carson from 121G Fund, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

I'm very excited to bring you this episode of ZenChats in which I speak with Ocean, from Salty Pirate Crew. Ocean is the founder of this NFT Gaming Project and he aims to create a strong brand and a pirate ecosystem in Web3. We discuss the importance of marketing, community building,  onboarding new people to NFTs, and a lot more.I hope you enjoy this episode with Ocean from Salty Pirate Crew, and please consider liking and subscribing to the channel - it really helps 

I'm very excited to bring you this episode of ZenChats in which I speak with Danny Cole. Danny is an artist, creative thinker, and creator of Creature Worlds. His project aims to make a magical world come true through art. We talk about Danny's story before NFTs, how he discovered Art, and how he used Art to create magical experiences both in-person and digitally. We discuss Creature World's success and how the project came together.I hope you enjoy this episode with Danny Cole, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Fonz joins me for this awesome episode of ZenChats. He created Tokenproof, a web3 business that introduces safe token-gating solutions, enabling users to prove ownership of NFTs without connecting or even carrying their wallets. In this episode, we talk about Fonz pre-NFTs, how Tokenproof was created, how it works, their plans, and building in web3.I highly recommend this episode to anyone who is in the NFT space. Tokenproof is a tool that we will be using a lot, especially IRL.I hope you enjoy this episode with Fonz, and please consider liking and subscribing to the channel - it really helps 

Alex joins me for this amazing episode of ZenChats. He created Head Spaces, an NFT project that wants to break down the stigma behind dealing with mental health problems. The Head Spaces project will not only act as a gateway to helpful resources for those who need support and guidance but will re-invest proceeds from the mint and secondary sales into initiatives to directly benefit the holding community.And we're hosting a giveaway together! Here's the Google form where you can register to win a Head Space NFT.I highly recommend this episode to anyone who is in the NFT space. NFT fatigue really is a thing. I hope you enjoy this episode with Alex, and please consider liking and subscribing to the channel - it really helps 

In this episode, I talk to Thomas (@NFTommo). Thomas and I both entered the NFT area at the same time and had separate approaches to developing our respective projects. We discuss WGMI, his project, which is a Portfolio tracker and account valuation tool for NFT collections. We talk about the new features he wants to add to the tool, how to come up with innovative ideas, the overall state of the market, and much more.I highly recommend this episode to anyone who is interested in data & analytics tools to track your NFT portfolio. I hope you enjoy this episode with Thomas discussing WGMI, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

In this episode of ZenChats, I speak with Amber Vittoria. Amber is a poet and artist based in New York City. Her work attempts to express the complexities of women through simple abstracted form, ribbons of color, and joyful words. We talk about her path to becoming an artist, her inspiration, and how NFTs may have a significant impact on an artist's artistic journey.  I highly recommend this episode to anyone interested in Amber's journey to becoming a successful NFT artist, as well as anyone thinking about creating some NFT art themselves. Also, make sure to check out Amber's work at the sites below.I hope you enjoy this episode with Amber Vittoria, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

LiamD NFT joins me for this episode of ZenChats. Liam is attempting to turn 0.6 ETH into $1million flipping NFTs, with much success so far. He shares with us his 10-year expertise in digital marketing, his beginning and his journey in NFTs, and his upcoming project, NFT Expert Summit. Here's the link to the Google form where you can earn a spot on Liam's whitelist:https://forms.gle/TPC2q6WEDSVFngSz7I highly recommend this episode to anyone who is interested in flipping NFTs for-profit and Web3 digital marketing/social media.I hope you enjoy this episode with Liam discussing NFTs, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Jason Michael Primrose joins me for this episode of ZenChats. With his sci-fi novel series "The Lost Children of Andromeda," he is the creator and author of a fantastical universe that he has been weaving since he was just a kid. We discuss Jason's creative path that spans several industries, the dystopian future universe in which the story is set, how they developed an immersive discord experience that is significantly different from typical NFT products, specifics on the mint, and more.I highly recommend this episode to anyone who is interested in the art of storytelling and wants to learn more about creating a genuinely immersive NFT experience.I hope you enjoy this episode with Jason discussing Lost Children of Andromeda, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Today on ZenChats, I'm joined by JeanyBoy, Adisson, and F3DZ, from Planet Capital.Stumpy Frens Tree House is a project by Planet Capital that directly funds environmental efforts worldwide. We discuss all that you need to know about their upcoming project, Stumpy Frens Tree House, their art concept, supply, mint price, greenlist, and A LOT more. If you want to learn more about how the team behind Stumpy Frens Tree House strives to offset carbon emissions through their NFT venture and make the world a better place, don't miss this episode.I hope you enjoy this chat with the team from Planet Capital/Stumpy Frens Tree House, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Today on ZenChats, I'm joined by Omar from Gratitude Blooming. Gratitude Blooming is a project with a heavy emphasis on self-care, mental wellbeing, and gratitude overall. We discuss the concept of gratitude and how people can actively begin to engage in gratitude and approach day-to-day life in a more appreciative and different manner. We talk a lot about Omar's story and how his focus moved from Finance and Equity to fully immersing himself in Web3, developing communities, and bringing the concept of gratitude to as many people as possible. I hope you enjoy this episode! Don't miss this episode if you're seeking an NFT project that focuses on the most vital areas of life, such as gratitude, self-care, and mental wellness.I hope you enjoy this chat with Omar from Gratitude Blooming, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

In today's ZenChats, I speak with Brett and Ediz, the founders of Etched. Etched and its upcoming Prosocialites NFT Drop are doing something very different from the majority of NFT ventures. In short, it is a fundraising platform that raises money for charity by utilizing Web 3.0 technologies such as NFTs. They have a lot of events planned, including their Met(a) Gala later this year. We discuss that as well as how the idea came together and how they are bridging charity and NFTs. I hope you enjoy this chat with Brett and Ediz, the founders from Etched and Prosocialities, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

In today's episode of ZenChats, I'm joined by the Podium NFT Team. They are developing the first platform that will empower content creators while also benefiting their communities. They accomplish this by allowing content providers to monetize their digital ad space through the sale of tokenized ad slots. We go into great detail on the platform, the design process, and much more!I hope you like this conversation with the Podium team, and I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps

I'm happy to be joined on today's edition of ZenChats by the Team behind Asteria Labs. They are a collaborative web 3 tech firm formed by the founders of EthaliensNFT and DuhverseNFT that assists founders in building their projects. We discuss their journey thus far, smart contract innovations, and the actual development of NFT projects from the smart contract side, among other topics.I hope you enjoy this chat with the team from Asteria Labs, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

In today's episode of ZenChats, I'm thrilled to be joined by the Enigma Economy team. This is a project with an innovative utility that allows you to mine Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies using NFTs. We go over the specifics of how it works and all of the efforts that went into it, such as building up a mining rig, legal complexities, and much more! If you're curious about this innovative utility and how you can earn ETH with an NFT, don't miss this episode! I hope you enjoy this chat with the founders of Enigma Economy, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

The team behind ZENFT is today's ZenChats guest. They offer a tranquil and relaxing touch to the chaotic and rapid NFT world with their Bonsai NFT project, which launched in June 2021. We're discussing the Bonsai NFT's background and what they've been working on in recent months, such as their upcoming Forrest Spirits collection, which will expand the lovely and peaceful world they've created.If you are tired of the hectic and chaotic nature of the NFT space and are looking for a place in the Metaverse to find tranquility and wind down, don't miss this episode! I hope you enjoy this chat with the team behind ZENFT, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

The team behind MOVΞ is featured in today's edition of Zenchats. MOVΞ is a health and fitness platform that uses Web 3 technologies to challenge the traditional fitness business model. They are developing a membership NFT that will provide you with members-only perks within the MOVΞ ecosystem, such as direct access to coaches, sports classes, leveling your NFT according to how active you are, and challenges within a tight-knight community. Their intention is to keep each other engaged and active while moving towards the goal of creating healthy and sustainable habits. If you're interested in how MOVΞ is attempting to disrupt the traditional fitness sector using  NFT technology, don't miss this episode.  I hope you enjoy this chat with the team behind MOVΞ, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Today's ZenChats guest is the team behind Everai NFT Project, Screenshot Labs.  Featuring gaming mechanics and the work of veteran animator Mehdi Aouichaoui, who has worked on numerous high-profile projects such as One Piece and Dragon Ball Super, Everai is an NFT project set in a futuristic environment with a rich story. Before Everai NFT Project, the team worked and is still working on Game of Blocks, which is one of the first play and earn games based on Ethereum. We go over everything from the origins of the Everai narrative to the significance of lore building. If you want to understand more about the importance of lore building and storytelling in a strong NFT project, don't miss this episode. I hope you enjoy this chat with the team from Everai, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

In light of the recent OpenSea Phishing attack, I invited Backseats, a Web 3.0 and NFT security expert, to today's ZenChats Episode. We discuss what happened during the incident and how it unfolded. Backseats goes over the various Metamask transactions and what we're signing there in-depth, as well as best practices for your security when interacting with NFTs. If you want to understand more about security in the NFT space and how to protect yourself from many of the scams and hacks that are unfortunately happening, don't miss this episode.I hope you enjoy this conversation with Backseats.eth, and that it could teach you a few things about staying safe when dealing with NFTs.  Also, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps

With the Love A Bot NFT project, a group of dedicated builders is attempting to create a counter-culture to the gloomy tech future that many people envision. Their NFT will lay the groundwork for the development of a brand for builders and creators. In this episode of Zenchats, I talk to the Love A Bot team about their NFT. We discuss the ambitious premise behind the project, the creative and unique utility the team is working on, as well as future plans and "Phygitales", which is essentially a blend of physical and digital assets. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the Love A Bot team, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps

Today's guest is GenomesDAO, a group of medical technology and data security experts that is attempting to sequence the human genome using a Web 3.0 approach. The project's goal is to provide users self-custody over their genetic data, allowing them to learn more about themselves and their heritage while also having the option to capitalize on their data. We discuss in detail how this concept came to be by combining the power of Web 3.0 with an existing Web 2.0 framework, a DNA Vault that is using AMD encryption technology, how GenomesDAO will compete against massive competitors such as 23andMe, and how all of this will involve an NFT Drop, which is a one-of-a-kind work of generative art created from your DNA (if you want). Don't miss this episode if you're curious about how DNA sequencing works, how you as a user can take ownership of your genome data, and what major drawbacks companies like 23andMe have.I hope you enjoy this conversation with GenomesDAO, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps

An early adopter of NFTs who was deeply engaged with the idea before anyone cared about them: The CEO of Ethercards, Andras Kristof, is today's Zenchats Episode 5 guest! We talk about his brainchild Ethercards and the current restructuring into Galaxis. Galaxis aims to become the Go-to-platform for decentralized communities, wanting to provide the necessary tools for individual creators and artists of any kind to grow, engage and reward their community. Andras goes into depth explaining their utility-driven NFTs and how important the utility really is for any NFT project. If you're keen to know how to create a meaningful and valuable utility for an NFT project and learn from an absolute expert in the space who has been involved in crypto & NFTs for many years, don't miss this episode.I hope you enjoy this conversation with Galaxis CEO Andras Kristof, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps

In this episode of ZenChats, I speak with Peter Kuperman from Hatch Coding. Hatch Coding is a platform that has existed for a number of years and is currently expanding into the NFT space. It seeks to teach children and teenagers how to code and, more specifically, how to create generative art. There is a wide collection of courses available for free use. Peter's goal with Hatch Coding is to teach today's youth how to become web 3.0 natives.Don't miss this episode if you're interested in Hatch Coding and the innovative platform they're developing to bring Web3 and NFTs closer to children and teenagers. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Peter, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps

In this episode of ZenChats, I speak with Alex Cavoulacos and Allyson Downey, co-founders of Meta Angels and Angel Labs, an NFT project that focuses on inclusion, diversity, and web3 development. We talk about their plans with Meta Angels and Angel Labs, onboarding new people to Web3 and NFTs, diversity, culture, fundraising, mental health, and much more.You don't want to miss this episode if you're interested in learning more about building meaningful connections in Web3! I hope you enjoy this chat with Alex Cavoulacos and Allyson Downey, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

I'm really excited to bring you this episode of ZenChats in which I interview Pants from Project PXN, also known as Phantom Network. Starting with their mysterious website and leveraging secrecy for marketing to building appealing utilities, this project is doing things significantly differently than other NFT projects. Project PXN is essentially developing a platform and network that focuses on community and the creation of web3 tools for that community. We talk about the platform's various utilities, their token with well-thought-out Tokenomics, how they managed to get over 300.000 Twitter followers, the design process of the wonderful art, and much more. If you're curious about why Project PXN isn't your typical PFP project and how they're doing things differently, don't miss this episode.I hope you enjoy this chat with Pants from Project PXN, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Brenden Mulligan, the Founder of PREMINT, joins me on this episode of ZenChats. PREMINT began as a software tool for signing up for Allowlists for NFT Projects and has since evolved into an important part of the pre-minting process & giveaways for nearly every NFT project in the previous few weeks and months. In this episode, we discuss the origins of PREMINT, how Brenden developed it almost entirely by himself,  how his goal has always been to deliver value to creators,  upcoming improvements, and much more.If you're curious about why PREMINT is important for practically every NFT project that's been released recently, and how Brenden achieved this position with PREMINT, don't miss this episode.I hope you enjoy this conversation with PREMINT Founder Brenden Mulligan, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps

This episode of ZenChats features an interview with Ben Mauro, the creator and mastermind behind Huxley. Ben's entire career has been devoted to lore building and storytelling in order to create entirely new worlds. He has worked as a senior concept designer and art director for gaming juggernauts such as Halo and Call of Duty, and his ideas have influenced films such as Elysium, Chappie, and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, among others. In this episode, we cover Huxley, his full-fledged graphic novel NFT series. We discuss the design process and how he spent ten years on Huxley, providing a finished product first, which is rare in the NFT market, his big vision for Huxley, and much more.Don't miss this episode if you want to discover more about Huxley and its creative universe, which has been in the works for ten years.I hope you enjoy this episode with Ben Mauro discussing Huxley, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

In this episode of ZenChats, I speak with Ben Nolan, the creator of Voxels, one of the first Metaverse projects in the Web 3 realm. We discuss the early days of Voxels, other ventures Ben is working on such as Yo Folks,  the Metaverse's future in general, and more. If you're interested in learning more about the Metaverse and what its future could look like you don't want to miss this episode. I hope you enjoy this chat with Ben and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

Today on ZenChats, I'm joined by Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster, the founders of Nifty Gateway. They founded Nifty Gateway in 2018, and soon after, in 2019, they were acquired by Gemini. In this episode, we discuss all that you need to know about Nifty Gateway, like how it was in the beginning before NFTs explode, his thoughts over custodial wallets, the transition to a hybrid wallet model, their plans to build a cross-chain platform, and more.If you're interested in knowing more about one of the leading NFT marketplaces for buying and selling NFTs, you must watch this video. I hope you enjoy this episode, and don't forget to like, subscribe and follow us on Twitter! :)Timestamps:0:00 - Intro00:40 - The origin of Nifty Gateway04:55 - Nifty Gateway before NFTs explode11:05 - Thoughts on custodial wallets18:20 - Nifty Gateway Wallet2Wallet feature27:30 - Coinbase Marketplace and Aggregators30:45 - Nifty Gateway cross-chain plans33:30 - Wallet2Wallet Madness and Nifty Gateway Passes37:30 - Nifty Gateway and NFTs in 5-10 years44:10 - Ending (Like and Subscribe)How to find Nifty Gateway:Nifty Gateway TwitterNifty Gateway WebsiteDuncan's TwitterGriffin's Twitter ZenecaTwitter Newsletter Watch this ZenChats episode on YoutubeCourse on how to launch an NFT projectZenAcademyTwitter DiscordGet a ZA NFT 

Today on ZenChats, I'm joined by Jared Tendler, a mental game coach in poker, trading, golf, and business. Jared wrote 2 poker books, and in 2021 he launched his new book, The Mental Game of Trading, which can be super helpful for those in the NFT space.We discuss all that you need to know about how to maintain your mental health while in the NFT space, how to deal with FOMO and high expectations, consciousness, and more.If you're interested in maintaining your mental health while buying and selling NFTs, you must watch this video. We talk about his journey working with clients in more than 45 countries while he teaches us practical things that we can do to make better decisions while trading NFTs and to stay conscious about our choices. I hope you enjoy this episode, and don't forget to like, subscribe and follow us on Twitter! :)This episode was originally recorded for Youtube which you can find here.Jared Tendler:Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaredtendlerWebsite: https://jaredtendler.com/The Mental Game of Trading (Book): https://jaredtendler.com/books/the-me...Zeneca:TwitterNewsletterWatch this ZenChats episode on YoutubeCourse on how to launch an NFT projectZenAcademy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZenAcademy_Discord: https://discord.gg/zenacademyGet a ZA NFT: https://opensea.i

I speak with Charlie Graham, one of the key team members for the Nemus project. Nemus is a collectible NFT experience designed to conserve & protect the Amazon Rainforest. Normally when you think of NFTs, being *good* for the environment isn't front of mind. This project flips the script and is attempting to harness the power of communities and web3 tech to impact positive changes in the world.I chat with Charlie for a bit over an hour as he talks me through the project and I ask what I hope are insightful questions that aim to help viewers better understand the project.Nemus & Charlie: Website: https://nemus.earth/Litepaper: https://docs.nemus.earth/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/nemus_earthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nemus.earthDiscord: https://discord.gg/wZmBj3UyhHNewsletter/Email: https://nemus.substack.com/Charlie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/creatorcharlie Zeneca:TwitterNewsletterWatch this ZenChats episode on YoutubeCourse on how to launch an NFT projectZenAcademy:TwitterDiscordGet a ZA NFT

In this third episode of ZenChats, I speak with Jenkins the Valet, the character, Bored Ape, and the brand behind Jenkins the Valet's Writer's Room. Jenkins' journey has been quite remarkable, going from establishing a character and a narrative and a brand around it to inventing an innovative Web 3.0 content platform that will have an impact on the creative direction over stories in the Metaverse, trying to change the way people create and own content.I talk with Jenkins for almost an hour as he walks me through the project's journey from its inception to the present day, as well as explaining Jenkins the valet's future vision. I hope you enjoy our discussion as much as I did!Jenkins the ValetWebsite: https://www.jenkinsthevalet.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/jenkinsthevaletNFTs: https://opensea.io/collection/jenkins...Discord: https://discord.gg/B6yNvJBDh2ZenecaTwitter: https://twitter.com/Zeneca_33Newsletter: https://zeneca33.substack.com/Podcast: https://twoboredapes.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/zenacademyNFTs:

A marketing veteran that is forming new ways to engage the audience: Today's guest is Voltura, one of the creators of the Psychedelics Anonymous project. We talk about Voltura's background coming from a creative agency and finding his way into the world of NFTs in 2021, when also the idea for Psychadelics Anonymous began. We cover everything -from onboarding the right people and putting together an A+ team, to really getting the foundations right before launching a project. Voltura also goes into detail on how they developed their NFT marketing strategy and mobilized their community in new & fun ways. We'll try to do a second part of this conversation in the future, as we had such a good time talking. I hope you enjoy watching the video!Timestamps:0:58 Intro3:16 Voltura's Background7:00 "What are those Apes?" 8:33 Down the rabbit hole11:17 From the idea to launch12:58 Creating an A+ team17:38 The big question: WHY?19:47 Psychedelics and mental health 24:20 It's coming together26:02 Visualizing the vision: The artwork29:38 Good art = Letting the artist do their thing 31:20 Forming the long term strategy36:30 Development strategy & shifting to Web 3.040:44 Events & experiences at PA42:57 Onto the fun part - marketing46:08 Whitelists & reverse psychology = winning formula51:25 Blowing up on Twitter - gametime54:00 Having fun is key for a strong community58:45 The whitelist nightmare 1:02:33 How to build while sleeping1:07:34 Hard work & consistency 1:08:58 Details on the mint1:19:05 Outro from Dubai Voltura & Psychedelics AnonymousTwitter Voltura: https://twitter.com/BAYC2745Twitter Psychedelics Anonymous: https://twitter.com/psychedelic_nftWebsite: https://psychedelicsanonymous.com/Discord: https://discord.com/invite/we-are-the...NFT's: https://opensea.io/collection/psyched...ZenecaTwitter:

A world-class storyteller who has worked as Disney's Head of Franchise Development as well as at Lucasfilm on the Star Wars franchise: Jon Rogers is my guest today.Jon has spent a significant amount of time in the NFT space during the last year. In this episode of ZenChats, he will give his thoughts on NFTs from his point of view. We discuss how to turn NFT ideas and projects into actual brands, the various parts of brand building and storytelling, Disney's entry into the NFT field, and much more. I hope you have a good time watching this episode!Timestamps:1:00 Intro3:30 Background Jon Rogers5:00 A brand new media platform is emerging7:38 What is working at Disney like?15:45 Making NFT PFPs into brands18:40 Brand example: BAYC24:43 A bored ape shotgun? - Be careful about handling licenses28:36 Family-friendly NFTs will become widespread31:20 Disney entering the Metaverse!37:14 Publishing & licensing and what makes sense for Disney40:00 Promotions and why Disney left a lot of money on the table43:57 A healthy dynamic of lore and mythology46:50 Emotional connection to NFTs53:05 Aligning CC0 with your long-term vision57:34 How do you identify quality NFT projects?1:01:21 Scams will eventually be driven out of the market1:06:10 What would be your approach when starting a new project?1:11:41 When will people stop thinking NFTs are a scam?1:17:30 Future of other chains and layer 2 solutions1:23:24 When will Disney truly enter?1:26:06 OutroJon Rogershttps://twitter.com/vanfalk_Woodies: https://www.woodiesnft.com/Crypto Monster Lab by Santiago Uceda: https://twitter.com/santiagoucedaDeadfellaz: https://www.deadfellaz.io/ZenecaZeneca Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zeneca_33Newsletter: https://zeneca33.substack.com/Podcast: