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Jon Jordan and BlockchainGamer.biz editor Jenny Jordan talk through the news for the week ending 25th October 2024, including: [0:35] Ubisoft's Champions Tactics is now live, including via the Ultra platform. [2:04] The Big Blockchain Game Report for Q3 2024 went live this week - "another difficult quarter"! [3:52] Most big game tokens are down in price during 2024 but BEAM, PRIME and SUPER are up. [5:28] Also, most game tokens were down in their general crypto ranking, relative to other cryptos. [8:01] Investment into the blockchain game sector is down; currently down 31% compared to 2023 [10:05] Key ecosystem trend has been the explosion of Telegram mini-games with TON integration [14:42] Now we're seeing Telegraph mini-apps linking to other blockchains like Ronin and Immutable. [16:40] Will Telegram mini-games be a successful strategy for all crypto games or just a few? [17:54] Should game developers always be pivoting to the next "new thing"? [19:17] In a surprising move, MetalCore is migrating from Immutable to Solana. [23:29] Mobile party game Party Icons has announced a $9 million investment led by Bitkraft. ends

Episode 24: How is AI revolutionizing the game development landscape? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with Moritz Baier-Lentz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moritzbaierlentz/), a professional gamer turned venture capitalist, to delve into this transformative topic. In this episode, the hosts explore with Moritz how AI is reshaping game development and the broader gaming industry. They discuss the role of AI in generating game content, the investor perspective on AI-driven games, and potential future trends. Moritz shares insights from his journey—from being a top-ranked Diablo II player to leading major investments in the gaming sector at Lightspeed Ventures. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI is revolutionizing game development, yet controversial. (05:16) Started as pro gamer; shifted to investment banking. (09:35) Excited investor sees AI's proven, increasing value. (13:32) Games are the next frontier for creators. (14:53) Fundamentally new innovation, AI boosts development speed. (21:08) GenAI in games and media will dominate. (24:45) Publishers fined billions; company offers compliance solutions. (27:30) Finding high-growth investments for venture returns. (30:35) Predictions difficult; focus on extraordinary early teams. (35:30) Gaming content industry: $185B, surpasses TV, music, film. (40:17) AR glasses promising, but significant technological hurdles remain. (43:23) AI over XR; head-based sensing device emerging. (45:46) Exciting AI and gaming discussion, mutual passions appreciated. — Mentions: Moritz Baier-Lentz: https://lsvp.com/team-member/moritz-baier-lentz/ Lightspeed: https://lsvp.com/ Bitkraft: https://www.bitkraft.vc/ Black Myth: Wukong: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2358720/Black_Myth_Wukong/ — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

In this episode, Ben sits down with Carlos Pereira, Partner at BITKRAFT. BITKRAFT is a premier gaming focused venture firm and Carlos is the lead investor for their crypto-dedicated fund. His perspective into the innovation that crypto uniquely unlocks within gaming is insightful. Moreover, his assessment of the current blockchain gaming ecosystem highlights his experience investing in the sector and the observations he and his team have earned across cycles. Let's get into it. Resources Mentioned Fully On-Chain Games Thesis Project Awakening Ronin Karate Combat Sipher Connect with the guest Bitkraft https://www.bitkraft.vc/ Follow Bitkraft on Twitter/X https://x.com/bitkraftvc Follow Carlos on Twitter/X https://x.com/cegapereira Disclaimer  Ben Jacobs is a partner at Scenius Capital Management. All views expressed by Ben and the guests of this podcast are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Scenius Capital Management. Guests and the host may maintain positions in the assets or funds discussed in this podcast. You should not treat any opinion expressed by anyone on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy but only as an expression of their personal opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and gaming with special guest Justin Swart, Principal, Investment Team of BITKRAFT Ventures. Listen in as they discuss BITKRAFT's discovery of Web3 gaming's potential, the significance of property rights in gameplay and gaming economics, the gaming market's biggest opportunity moving forward, the ‘third place' and its relevance to an increasingly immersive shared internet reality for humanity, and more!

David Amor is the Co-Founder & CEO @ Playmint (https://playmint.com). Backed by Bitkraft, 1KX, Cherry Ventures, & more, Playmint is composed of games industry veterans building fully on-chain games (currently working on Downstream, a fully on-chain MMO). In this episode we chat about creating a game world that lives forever and emphasizes digital ownership and composability, early challenges and future possibilities, where games on the blockchain are headed, state-of-the-union thoughts on gaming and Web3, best advice for gaming founders, & much more.Recorded Friday November 24, 2023.

This week's episode is from a session Pete Townsend hosted with Alex Tapscott, author of ‘Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier' (Harper Collins). Alex and Pete were joined by venture investors Justin Swart from BITKRAFT Ventures and Sterling Campbell from Blockchain Capital.  In this chat, Pete asked Alex to share his thoughts on what to expect next from those building in web3.  Following this, a conversation ensued with Alex, Justin, and Sterling on the critical need for accessibility in technology, the future of web3 user growth, the role of gaming in web3 adoption, alignment of value and protocols, the movement towards decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) and the future of blockchain protocols. PANELISTS: Alex Tapscott - Author of Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier (and ‘Blockchain Revolution'), Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ninepoint Partners, a Toronto-based alternative investment manager and Founder at Blockchain Research Institute Justin Swart - Principal  at BITKRAFT Ventures, a global investment platform specializing in Synthetic Reality: the space where our physical and digital worlds converge. Driven by video games and gaming technology, Web3, and AI.  BITKRAFT's portfolio includes Epic Games, Discord and Immutable. Sterling Campbell - Investor at Blockchain Capital, partners to crypto builders since 2013, with investments including Techstars grad Arweave, Aave, Coinbase, Kraken and OpenSea. TIMESTAMPS: 02:12 Alex Tapscott's Journey and Vision for Web 3 03:23 Justin Swartz's Gaming and Investment Background 04:27 Sterling Campbell's Career Transition to Blockchain 06:11 Discussion on Alex Tapscott's New Book on Web3 07:26 The Future of Web3 User Growth 09:17 The Convergence of Technologies in Web3 14:09 The Role of Gaming in Web3 Adoption 22:30 The Metaverse and the Future of Gaming 25:42 The Cycles of Crypto and Web3 27:13 The Importance of Aligning Value with Protocol 27:58 The Impact of Social Tokens 28:28 The Future of Protocols 30:03 The Longevity of Blockchain Capital 30:19 The Dominance of Ethereum 32:53 The Evolution of Blockchain Protocols 34:06 The User Experience in Blockchain 35:34 The Future of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure 47:07 The Regulatory Landscape of Crypto Ecosystem LINKS: Get in touch with the contributors to this week's episode with the links above Leave a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Subscribe to our MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter on Substack Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website and email us at info@norioventures.com Follow us on Twitter:  MoneyNeverSleeps  |  Pete Townsend Follow us on LinkedIn:  MoneyNeverSleeps  |  Pete Townsend --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moneyneversleeps/message

In this episode, Nico Vereecke and Devin Becker are joined Sebastian Park, the co-founder of Infinite Canvas and a venture partner at BITKRAFT. He has a background in game design and development and is passionate about exploring the intersection of AI and gaming.The show discusses Infinite Canvas's focus on AI-powered games and their recent raise of $6 million. Seb explains that Infinite Canvas is not a research company but a game design and development studio that leverages existing AI tools to create unique gaming experiences. Their first game, Creature Craft, is built natively inside of Discord and allows players to create and battle creatures using AI-generated assets. Sebastian also discusses the challenges and opportunities of using AI in game design and the potential for AI to revolutionize the industry.Key Takeaways: Infinite Canvas focuses on using existing AI tools to create unique gaming experiences. The company's game, Creature Craft, allows players to create and battle creatures using AI-generated assets. AI is particularly good at creating affinity and finding connections between seemingly unrelated topics. Discord provides a platform for distributing and engaging players in AI-powered games. Infinite Canvas is focused on shipping games and iterating based on user feedback. Join the FOGDAO DiscordWatch the episode on YouTubeFollow the Future of Gaming: Twitter | LinkedIn

Original Article Here: https://www.bitkraft.vc/the-state-of-web3-game-developer-tooling/In this episode, Nico Vereecke is joined by Jamie Wallace, Ben Naylor, and Justin Swart from the BITKRAFT crypto team to delve into the current state of the Web3 game developer landscape. They explore a wide range of topics including the pros and cons of end-to-end solutions versus modular approaches, the various blockchains favored by game developers, player accounts, fiat on and off ramps, bot prevention, marketplace infrastructure, tokenized gaming ecosystems, and user acquisition strategies in Web3 gaming.Key Takeaways: The Web3 game developer landscape offers two main approaches: end-to-end solutions and modular approaches. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages. Game developers have the option to choose from different blockchains such as Immutable X, Polygon, and Avalanche. The choice of blockchain depends on the specific requirements of the game. Player accounts can be either custodial or non-custodial. Smart contract wallets provide a more user-friendly and secure experience for players. Meta transactions, facilitated by providers like OpenGSN and ByCoin, enable users to interact with the blockchain without directly paying gas fees. Fiat on and off ramps are essential for user onboarding and accessibility. Payment solutions like MoonPay and Stripe offer convenient options for users. Bot prevention is a significant challenge in Web3 gaming due to the financial incentives and pseudonymity of wallets, which can attract increased bot activity. Marketplaces play a crucial role in Web3 gaming, with embedded marketplaces within games providing a seamless and immersive experience for players. Tokenized gaming ecosystems, such as Treasure, Immutable and Gala, aim to create a collection of games that share a common token standard, promoting interoperability and network effects. User acquisition in Web3 gaming is still evolving, with airdrops and demographic targeting being explored as methods to attract and retain users. Join the FOGDAO DiscordWatch the episode on YouTubeFollow the Future of Gaming: Twitter | LinkedIn

In this episode, Nico Vereecke, Devin Becker, and David Bennahum delve into the world of decentralized AI and the growing concern of deep fakes and fake content. They specifically discuss the WorldCoin project, which aims to establish a verifiable personhood on the internet using cryptographic techniques and iris scans. The guests highlight the need for decentralized AI models to counter the dominance of big players like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. They emphasize the importance of cryptographic signatures in verifying content authenticity and attributing contributions in a decentralized manner. Furthermore, the conversation explores how gaming serves as a valuable testing ground for identity solutions and reputation systems. The implications of WorldCoin for the future of identity verification are also examined.Key Takeaways:Decentralized AI models are crucial in challenging the control of major players such as OpenAI, Google, and Meta.Cryptographic signatures offer a decentralized approach to verifying content authenticity and attributing contributions.Gaming provides an ideal platform for experimenting with decentralized identity solutions and reputation systems.The WorldCoin project seeks to establish verifiable personhood on the internet through the use of iris scans and cryptography.Account abstraction and multi-factor authentication are fundamental concepts in the development of decentralized identity.About The Guests:Nico Vereecke: Co-founder of The FOGDAO and investor at BITKRAFT.Devin Becker: Gaming lead at NAMI.David Benham: Co-founder and CEO at Ready Games.Join the FOGDAO DiscordWatch the episode on YouTubeFollow the Future of Gaming: Twitter | LinkedIn

Piers Kicks, founding partner of Delphi Ventures and venture partner at BITKRAFT, joins host Aaron Bush to discuss their most anticipated web3 games. The duo also discuss the realities of leaving school early to kickstart investing careers and how the best modern-day founders are different from previous eras, followed by a fun game to capture Piers' pulse on a variety of gaming and web3 topics.To learn more, make sure to check out Piers' essay Into the Void: Where Crypto Meets the Metaverse as well as Naavik and Delphi's joint report The Great Reset: Your 2023 Guide to Web3 Games. You can also find Piers on Twitter.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Today's episode is an interview with Sebastian Park, an ex-esports executive who is now co-founder of Infinite Canvas (creating and acquiring UGC games) and a venture partner at BITKRAFT. We dive into the trifecta of Sebastian's background: esports, UGC games, and venture capital. Why are so many esports teams crumbling, and where's the industry going next? What are Sebastian's early impressions of the Unreal Editor for Fortnite? And how is the explosion in venture capital both good and bad? Tune in to find out.To learn more, make sure to visit Infinite Canvas' website. You can also find Sebastian on LinkedIn.As always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Check out the link to request a demo. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube channelJoin the discussion: Naavik DiscordFree newsletter: Naavik DigestGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Daniel Wild, Gründer und Aufsichtsrat von Mountain Alliance. Daniel spricht heute über die Finanzierungsrunden von CCP Games und eToro.Der 1997 gegründete Spieleentwickler CCP Games aus Island hat 40 Millionen US-Dollar in einer von Andreessen Horowitz geführten Finanzierungsrunde erhalten. Außerdem beteiligten sich Makers Fund, BITKRAFT, Kingsway Capital, HASHED und Nexon an der Runde. Das Unternehmen wird das frische Kapital nutzen, um einen neuen AAA-Titels mit Blockchain-Technologie zu entwickeln, der im Universum des 2003 gelaunchten Sci-Fi-Raumfahrt-MMO EVE Online spielen soll. Mit EVE Online gewann der Spieleentwickler bereits zahlreiche Preise.Die von Yoni Assia, Ronen Assia und David Ring gegründeten Trading-Plattform eToro hat eine Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 250 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen, an der sich Investoren wie die ION Group, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 und Velvet Sea Ventures beteiligten. Die Finanzierung stammt nach Angaben der Handelsplattform aus einem sogenannten “Advance Investment Agreement” (AIA), das eToro im Februar 2021 als Teil seiner geplanten SPAC-Transaktion abgeschlossen hat.

Adrian Lai is the founder of Newman Capital, a principal investment firm focused on private equity and venture capital investment with significant presence in Web3. Newman is an investor in influential companies such as Reddit, Epic Games, SpaceX, Dapper Labs & Kraken. It has also invested in Web3 funds such as Bitkraft, Shima Capital, Republic and Metaweb. Newman is also actively investing in early-stage Web3 startups with 20+ portfolios. Adrian previously served as the co-founder of Liquefy, an institutional blockchain solution with presence in Hong Kong & The Middle East. Adrian began his career at BlackRock with experience in Sales & Marketing, Fintech & ESG Investment. He worked with chairpersons and board members from 100+ listed companies across Asia on corporate governance, corporate actions, cybersecurity, and climate change risk. Adrian was a Columnist at SCMP on blockchain technology and a commentator for Wall Street Journal & CNN. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-lai/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/melo151962 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geeksofthevalley/support

在新加坡举办的Token 2049活动后，一篇参会小作文引发极高的争议：这篇小作文认为亚洲资本在加密圈全面落后，还产生了一个极具争议性的观点，认为“中国人就是Crypto的犹太人”，这些观点引发了很多讨论。 过去半年，有很多关于Web3的行业会议，Token 2049并不是行业的全部。我们请来了一位参加过NFT纽约大会、BITKRAFT纽约大会、LA Tech Week，Defi安全大会还有斯坦福学术会议，加上新加坡Token 2049六场活动的嘉宾，来给我们分析总结每场活动的精华观点。 我们尝试回答：华人在Web3领域的全球影响力到底如何？GameFi是不是华人创业的下一个爆发点？ 【主持人】 泓君Jane，媒体人（Twitter：hongjun60） 【嘉宾】 郑迪，前沿科技领域&GameFi投资人 【你将听到】 01:15 如何看待Token 2049火出圈的小作文 03:59 新加坡PK美国核心城市 06:35 迈阿密：华人矿工仍然占据主流地位 08:40 V神预测下一个浪潮：游戏 10:46 美国主攻主机游戏，手游优势在华人 12:32 Web2.5游戏：游戏道具资产化 18:24 NFT纽约大会：Play to earn一开始就是错的 22:40 为什么A16Z与BITKRAFT同时布局游戏 23:01 Tiktok已经过时，Fortnite才是90后主流 24:44 人才从硅谷流失，下一个行业中心：洛杉矶、纽约 26:11 IOSG：下一个Opensea在GameFi领域 31:46 Defi安全大会喷著名代码审计机构，现场激辩 37:40 方向错了全盘皆输：新加坡是不是一个正确的选择？ 40:14 GameFi 1.0全崩：绝大部分为旁氏游戏 42:03 StepN犯过的错误、潜力与机会 44:30 真熊市假熊市？2022 pk 2018 48:00 众议院听证会：确保Web3发生在美国 【BGM】 Mumbai — Ooyy 【后期】 Amei 【在这里找到我们】 中国用户：苹果播客｜小宇宙 海外用户：Apple Podcast｜Google Podcast｜Amazon Music｜Spotify Twitter：@Web3_101 (https://twitter.com/Web3_101) 【嘉宾言论仅代表个人，本期节目不构成任何投资建议哦】

Heute: Runde von Vermut In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Martin Janicki, Partner von Cavalry Ventures. Martin hat die Runde von Vermut kommentiert: Das spanische Startup Vermut hat seine erste internationale Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 1,5 Millionen Euro abgeschlossen. Vermut ist ein AgeTech-Startup mit dem Ziel, die Einsamkeit von Rentnerinnen und Rentnern durch eine soziale App zu bekämpfen. Auf der Plattform können ältere Menschen sich für Aktivitäten anmelden oder einer Gemeinschaft beitreten. Das frische Kapital nutzt Vermut, um das Wachstum der Plattform auf dem spanischen Markt fortzusetzen sowie um den nordamerikanischen Markt zu erobern. Zu diesem Zweck hat das Unternehmen auch einen amerikanischen Hauptsitz in Delaware eingerichtet, der in Vermut Senior Community INC umbenannt wurde und das erste spanische Agetech-Startup mit einer US-Basis ist. Die Runde wurde von BitKraft angeführt mit Beteiligung von Gaingels, Service Providers und Calm/Storm. Vermut wurde 2020 von Fernando Dellepiane und Enric Duran in Barcelona gegründet.

Martin Garcia es general partner y CFO de Bitkraft Ventures, uno de los VCs especializados en gaming más conocidos a nivel mundial. Ellos mismos se definen como "the world's first dedicated esports, gaming, and digital entertainment VC firm, investing across the growing ecosystem in North America, Europe and Asia.", por lo que aprovechando su expertise hemos hablado de los siguientes temas: - Los pros y cons de invertir en equipos de eSports - Cómo identificar e invertir en estudios de gaming: ¿fondo especializado o fondo generalista? - La tésis de inversión de Bitkraft alrededor de lo que ellos llaman realidades sintéticas - Qué son applied game mechanics y por qué es un área interesante de inversión para Bitkraft - Qué les interesa en el mundo de crypto y web3 El libro recomendado por Martin es "THE METAVERSE: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything". https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-garcia-0a01004/ https://www.bitkraft.vc/

Do video games need the blockchain? Have you been asking yourself why traditional developers hate crypto OR have you been completely befuddled as to why the web2 gaming industry ISN'T welcoming crypto with open arms? Do you just not know what to think? If so, this episode is for you. I had the pleasure of refereeing an epic discussion on whether to crypto or not to crypto featuring Tim Morten, CEO of Frostgiant and ex-production director of Starcraft vs. Ethan Levy, Deconstructor of Fun's Crypto Kid and Web3 founder with a surprise cameo from Nico Vereecke, BITKRAFT investor and FOGDAO founder. If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at metacast@naavik.co. We'd love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

In this episode, Ryan Wyatt – CEO of Polygon Studios – joins Naavik co-founder Aaron Bush to discuss:#1 How Polygon Studios works, its grand ambitions, and why teams should consider using it as their layer 2 of choice#2 What Ryan learned about “excellence in scaling” at YouTube, and how running a web3 business presents unique challenges#3 What will unlock the next phase of growth for blockchain games, advice to teams during “crypto winter,” and why he doesn't worry about educating gamers#4 As a venture partner at BITKRAFT, what other trends in gaming excite himTo learn more, check out Polygon Studios' website and Twitter, and you can follow Ryan on Twitter.As always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!Go premium with Naavik Pro to access an ever-growing library of deep exclusive research including free-to-play and blockchain game deconstructions, and market analysis. Check out the link to request a demo, and use the promo code METACAST to save 10% on your first payment. TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube channelJoin the discussion: Naavik DiscordFree newsletter: Naavik DigestGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

In this episode, Civitas game director Kent Byers joins Vader Research Podcast. Civitas is one of the most anticipated web3 strategy games under development. Civitas employees have previous experience working on popular strategy games such as EVE Online and Runescape. Civitas raised $20m from Delphi Digital, Bitkraft, Framework, YGG, Merit Circle, EVE Online. 00:00 Intros 01:12 Genre Decision Process 06:30 Convincing the Team Members to Build a Web3 Game 08:48 Civitas Gameplay 15:05 Civitas SubDAOs 20:10 Player Archetypes & Quests in Civitas 35:08 Civitas Economy Overview 41:38 Vader's Comments on Token & NFTs 43:10 Plans to Keep the Economy Sustainable 51:35 Vader's Comments on Speculators & Farmers 54:00 Civitas SubDAO Governance 58:43 Partnership with Web3 Gaming Guilds 1:09:00 Civitas Cities 1:16:25 Announcements & Contact Details Learn More about Civitas: https://playcivitas.io/ https://twitter.com/playcivitas Learn More about Vader Research: https://linktr.ee/defivader If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to subscribe and leave a like or comment!

Laura gives off strong American Psycho vibes with her choice of recording venue. Eric makes us all jealous with his recap of the BITKRAFT conference. Ethan makes mood boards. But more seriously, we talk the latest Call of Duty reveal, Sims 4 going F2P, the big Grand Theft Auto 6 leak and how it will have no negative impact on the product's eventual sales dominance. We go deep on Nintendo direct and Laura amazes us with her commitment to completing lengthy JRPGs. Ethan tells the story of ex-Rocksteady dev Kim MacAskill, who sets an amazing example in living her values after removing herself from consideration from a Women In Games Lifetime Achievement Award because Rockstead, her former employer and a company she stood up against due to the misogyny experienced therein, was a sponsor of the event. This week's episode is hosted by Eric Kress, Laura Taranto and Ethan Levy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/support

Tokenomics is back and what an absolute treat of an episode. This week, we're joined by two of the top VCs in the Web3 gaming space, Anton Backman of Play Ventures and Nico Vereecke of BITKRAFT, who are here to give us an inside look of how VCs are approaching investing during the latest Crypto Winter. Good news for all the gaming entrepreneurs out there, we learn that the VCs are still investing in worthy projects. In fact, they have an obligation to keep seeking out and investing in the best projects on behalf of their funds. Our host, Ethan Levy, asks all the questions a prospective gaming entrepreneur could want to ask from two of the top VC firms in the game. All ideas expressed here are the opinions of the guests and host, and do not represent the official position of their respective firms. Nothing contained within is financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any personal investments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deconstructoroffun/support

Moritz Baier-Lentz is a Partner at BITKRAFT, the world's most active VC firm and lead investor in the gaming industry with over $800 million in assets under management and more than 100 portfolio companies. Some of their portfolios include Epic Games (the creators of Fortnite and Rocket League), Horizon Blockchain Games (co-investors including co-founder of Reddit, Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and Consensys, among others), and Theorycraft Games (a game studio by former C-Level executives of League of Legends, Halo, and Destiny). He also serves as a board director for TRIPP, Lightforge Games, and Inworld AI, among others. Prior to BITKRAFT, Moritz was s VP at Goldman Sachs, where he founded and led the firm's global gaming practice. He also worked as a data scientist and engagement manager at IBM. He is a founding member of the "Defining and Building the Metaverse" Initiative at the World Economic Forum. He was also featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Business Insider's Rising Stars Age 35 and Under.    You can learn more about:  1. Career transition from a professional gamer to being a partner at a leading gaming fund  2. How to build a successful gaming fund  3. Fundamentals and trends in game investing 4. Outlook on the Metaverse and Web3   Check out our brand new YouTube Video Podcast!  https://www.SmartVenturePod.com IG/Twitter/FB @GraceGongGG LinkedIn:@GraceGong YouTube: https://bit.ly/gracegongyoutube Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, super star founders, as well as well known tech executives in the silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company. ===================== Brought to you by: https://link.blockfolio.com/9dzp/stwlap68 Use code: smartventure https://momentonft.com

Winter is here.On this week's Crypto Corner, BITKRAFT Crypto Team members Carlos Pereira and Jamie Wallace join your host (and their colleague) Nico Vereecke to discuss the current state of Web3 fundraising. Now that expectations have come back to earth, what's the best way forward for Studio Founders? What do you do when the price of your token is unfairly low? How should you approach fundraising today? What lessons are to be learned from the previous bull cycle?Want to get in touch with BITKRAFT? Send an email to pitch@bitkraft.vc!If you would like us to discuss any other blockchain gaming-related topics, do reach out at nicolas@naavik.co or metacast@naavik.co. We'd love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too! And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!TLDListen?: Episode summaryWatch the episode: YouTube video Join the discussion: Naavik DiscordRead more: Naavik DigestWatch more: YouTube channelGo premium: Naavik ProFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Gabe.

Hosts Chris and Adam speak with Scott Rupp, who is a Founding General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading early-stage investment platform for gaming, esports, and interactive media with over $800m under management. On this episode, Scott shares how his biggest lesson around combining strengths impacts what investments he funds and why he ultimately chose Denver's ecosystem.Learn more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with hosts and the Range VC team on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#web30 #metaverse #venturecapital #bitkraftvc VENTURE CAPITAL FOR WEB 3.0, METAVERSE, BLOCKCHAIN GAMING & NFT'S Nicolas Vereckee is an investor at BITKRAFT Ventures, where he identifies and evaluates new investment opportunities with a particular focus on the intersection of blockchain and games. Prior to joining the BITKRAFT team, Nicolas invested in and built multiple crypto startups. He also spent a few years as a software engineer. He currently hosts two podcasts, The Metacast and The Wiser than Yesterday Podcast. Nicolas holds a Master's in Economics from the KU Leuven and an M.B.A. from Vlerick Business School. Most weekdays at 7 am, he can be found either coaching or training crossfit. Nicolas enjoys collecting generative NFT art, cooking healthy food, Nicolas holds a Master's in Economics from the KU Leuven and an M.B.A. from Vlerick Business School. Most weekdays at 7 am, he can be found either coaching or training crossfit. Nicolas enjoys collecting generative NFT art, cooking healthy food, and convincing people that esports will overtake traditional sports in the next few years. If you ever need help getting your first Warzone win, he is your man. If you Have a deck you want to share? Send it to nicolas@bitkraft.vc! https://www.bitkraft.vc https://be.linkedin.com/in/nicolasvereecke https://twitter.com/NicoVereecke https://www.wiserpod.com/hosts/nicolas-vereecke https://open.spotify.com/show/5mkaaxf5LCesU0SxMYZz9V Watch our highest viewed videos: 1-India;s 1st Quantum Computer- https://youtu.be/ldKFbHb8nvQDR R VIJAYARAGHAVAN - PROF & PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AT TIFR 2-Breakthrough in Age Reversal- -https://youtu.be/214jry8z3d4DR HAROLD KATCHER - CTO NUGENICS RESEARCH 3-Head of Artificial Intelligence-JIO - https://youtu.be/q2yR14rkmZQShailesh Kumar 4-STARTUP FROM INDIA AIMING FOR LEVEL 5 AUTONOMY - SANJEEV SHARMA CEO SWAAYATT ROBOTS -https://youtu.be/Wg7SqmIsSew 5-TRANSHUMANISM & THE FUTURE OF MANKIND - NATASHA VITA-MORE: HUMANITY PLUS -https://youtu.be/OUIJawwR4PY 6-MAN BEHIND GOOGLE QUANTUM SUPREMACY - JOHN MARTINIS -https://youtu.be/Y6ZaeNlVRsE 7-1000 KM RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM AIR FUEL BATTERIES - AKSHAY SINGHAL -https://youtu.be/cUp68Zt6yTI 8-Garima Bharadwaj Chief Strategist IoT & AI at Enlite Research -https://youtu.be/efu3zIhRxEY 9-BANKING 4.0 - BRETT KING FUTURIST, BESTSELLING AUTHOR & FOUNDER MOVEN -https://youtu.be/2bxHAai0UG0 10-E-VTOL & HYPERLOOP- FUTURE OF INDIA"S MOBILITY- SATYANARAYANA CHAKRAVARTHY -https://youtu.be/ZiK0EAelFYY 11-NON-INVASIVE BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE - KRISHNAN THYAGARAJAN -https://youtu.be/fFsGkyW3xc4 12-SATELLITES THE NEW MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR SPACE RACE - MAHESH MURTHY -https://youtu.be/UarOYOLUMGk Connect & Follow us at: https://in.linkedin.com/in/eddieavil https://in.linkedin.com/company/change-transform-india https://www.facebook.com/changetransformindia/ https://twitter.com/intothechange https://www.instagram.com/changetransformindia/ Listen to the Audio Podcast at: https://anchor.fm/transform-impossible https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-i-m-possibleid1497201007?uo=4 https://open.spotify.com/show/56IZXdzH7M0OZUIZDb5mUZ https://www.breaker.audio/change-i-m-possible https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMjg4YzRmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Kindly Subscribe to CHANGE- I M POSSIBLE - youtube channel www.youtube.com/ctipodcast

In this podcast episode, I'm talking Piers Kicks, an Investor at Delphi Digital and at BITKRAFT Ventures, investing into crypto gaming. In this discussion, we talk about how the gaming community is embracing blockchain, what are the differences between gaming teams and crypto teams making these games, and how Piers evaluates investments in blockchain gaming.

Piers Kicks, a member of the investment team at Bitkraft, is one of the best investors in the world at the intersection between gaming, the metaverse, and blockchain. His first Real Vision interview last year was a revelation (you could tell by Raoul's shocked facial expressions!) and opened everyone's eyes well ahead of the crowd on the future of the metaverse. It became a legend in the hallowed halls of Real Vision's archives. This time around, Piers brings yet more fire and Raoul's facial expressions are again hilarious as he unveils where this is all going from play-to-earn gaming to AI programmed NFT's of digital historical characters that you can own and interact with ⁠— Mind-blowing again! Recorded on January 17, 2022.

BAYZ is the largest guild in Brazil and raised a $4m seed round led by YGG with the participation from Delphi, Bitkraft, Fabric and Arca. BAYZ' co-founder Joao Borges is joined us to discuss: • How to find the first 10-50 scholars? • How content creators help improve blockchain gaming awareness? • The details of the YGG partnership • How BAYZ makes game and NFT investment decisions? • The tradeoffs between social-focused guilds and profit-focused esports teams? • Which blockchain games are most suited for esports? ... Useful Resources: DeFi Vader's Twitter - https://twitter.com/DeFiVader Guild 101 - https://defivader.medium.com/yield-gu The Era of Guilds - https://defivader.medium.com/the-era- BAYZ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bayzgg BAYZ Seed Round - https://medium.com/@bayzgg/bayz-close... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7mgKa3Z ... Intro: (0:00) BAYZ: (0:30) Mobile Esports: (1:15) Scholar Count: (4:42) Seed Round: (5:10) Content Creators: (6:24) First 50 Scholars: (8:13) Influencer Channels: (13:55) YGG Partnership: (14:48) BAYZ Earnings Share & Team Structure: (17:22) Internal Game Investment Team: (18:29) Game Investment Due Diligence: (20:56) NFT Investment Decision: (24:26) Games Invested: (25:46) Blockchain Gaming Esports: (27:15) Value Add to Games: (29:50) Esports Teams vs Guilds: (31:35) Scholar Performance Management: (37:07) Lifestyle Brand: (38:30) Advice to Upcoming Guilds: (40:14) BAYZ Roadmap: (41:25) End: (44:00)

Sebastian Park, co-founder of BITKRAFT Ventures and Infinite Canvas, joins Peter for a discussion about how Web 3.0 will transform the world of media and entertainment - and, in particular, how Creators will be able to go directly to their audience and superfans to engage with them (and monetize them) via NFTs, DeFi and other direct-to-consumer modes enabled by the blockchain. In this special session, Sebastian gives a full presentation of what Patreon's CEO Jack Conte calls "The 2nd Renaissance" - i.e., the feedback loop between tech and Creators that drives the expansion of Creator-type jobs and changes how society interacts with media and influence. You can follow Peter @pcsathy - also check out Peter's Deep Cuts Media (deepcutsmedia.com) and CREATV Media (creatv.media). The video version of this episode can also be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6a1lYWHOz1Y.SHOW LESS

Crypto has everyone's attention, but its opportunities across the gaming industry in particular are substantial. Piers Kicks is an expert in the ever-evolving crypto landscape, with a focus on opportunities across gaming, NFTs, and interactive media. Piers joins the podcast and shares his perception of the crypto space, thoughts on centralized versus decentralized markets, and the opportunities in the industry for players, creators and developers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode in our Crowdcreate insights series, I'm joined by Beryl Li, one of the founders of Yield Guild Games. She was also the founding CEO of an asset token platform called CapchainX and a founding team member at Coins.ph, a crypto exchange and blockchain payments startup in Asia recently acquired by GoJek. She graduated from Cambridge University where she sat as President of the Cambridge University Cryptocurrency Society. Yield Guild Games have been making headlines around the world. So unless you've been under an NFT rock (pun intended), you have heard of this project. In July 2021, Yield Guild Games launched their IDO on SushiSwap's Miso Platform raising roughly $12.5 million in 31 seconds. They have attracted the world's top gaming and crypto investors including Bitkraft, IDEO, ParaFi, Animoca Brands, Delphi, BlockTower, and Scalar.  If you've been following our channel, you'll recognize the project from our previous guest Miko Matsumura, who shared YGG as one of the most innovative projects today. https://yieldguild.io/ Beryl Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beryl-chavez-li-832baa4b The goal is to share wisdom and insights from the smartest people in the room with you, so you can make more informed decisions in your business. Also, check out our website crowdcreate.us for the business insights we've learned along the way. As a reminder, nothing said on this podcast is a solicitation to buy or sell any security or token, or to make any financial decisions. -- Crowdcreate is a one-of-a-kind growth marketing service used by businesses to accelerate their investor funding and influencer sales. What makes us different? Our track record of raising over $130 million dollars across 80+ successful client projects. We're always on the cutting edge of marketing techniques and have experience in multiple industries from technology and real estate, to blockchain and consumer products. We've built a network of investors, influencers, and strategic partnerships over the past 5 years to help businesses grow. Book a call to learn more about what we can do for your business - https://www.crowdcreate.us/

In this first Metacast Interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Moritz Baier-Lentz, partner at BITKRAFT Ventures, with Nicolas Vereecke hosting.We start our conversation with Moritz's experiences as a professional esports athlete and investment banker in the gaming industry. We then shift our focus to his work at BITKRAFT. Moritz lays out BITKRAFT's thesis around “Synthetic Reality”, business models he's particularly interested in, and technologies he's keeping an eye on. Finally, he shares some tips for aspiring gaming entrepreneurs, gives us his view on the future of gaming, and ends with a spicy prediction.If you would like us to interview anyone else (or you have something interesting to share), do reach out at metacast@naavik.co. We'd love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too!  And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!  If you'd like more content, check us out at www.naavik.co. You can also find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

This week's Metacast episode is a banger!We are proud to debut crypto expert and BITKRAFT's own Piers Kicks as part of our roundtable team! He's joined by Gala Games' Jayne, and Naavik's Aaron and Nico to discuss: - The newly emerging Play-to-Earn model, focusing on companies like Axie Infinity and Gala Games - The big moves Facebook is making in the VR space race  As today's bonus segment, we introduce Bold Predictions, where panelists make a prediction about the future of the video game industry.   If you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast, do reach out at metacast@naavik.co. We'd love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too!  And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!  If you'd like more content, check us out at www.masterthemeta.com. You can also find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Com mais de 500 milhões de dólares disponíveis para investir no mercado de games, essa semana recebemos Carlos Pereira da BITKRAFT Ventures. No episódio, o time debate sobre o potencial competitivo do Brasil, onde os investidores estão cada vez mais interessados e qual a visão que os VCs tem para decidir onde investir. Ficou curioso sobre a BITKRAFT? Saiba mais em https://www.bitkraft.vc

Sebastian Park is an esports investor and builder that has experience managing Dota teams, working as VP of Esports for the Housten Rockets, and now a venture partner at Bitkraft. He recently took part in launching the Esports Certification Institute (ECI), an education program for folks looking to enter the esports industry. The launch was […]

Esports, video games and the innovations that enable them now occupy a central space in the cultural and commercial fabric of the tech world. For the investment firm Bitkraft Esports Ventures, the surge in interest means a vast opportunity to invest in the businesses that continue to reshape entertainment and develop technologies which have implications far beyond consoles and controllers. Increasingly, investors are willing to come along for the ride.