Ripple's partial win against the SEC is setting off shockwaves across crypto. This is the 30min opinion commentary on the case you can't miss.❗Don't miss Lewis' previous podcast with us explaining DLx Law's thesis piece, The Ineluctable Modality of Securities Law: https://youtu.be/TuSijQS6utASit down with Sam Peurifoy of Playground Labs & Lewis Cohen of DLx Law, who famously penned the massive (& likely Ripple-impacting) thesis piece the "Ineluctable Modality of Securities Law" earlier last year, which has been included in an amicus briefs filed by Paradigm. The crux of the argument is that while certain issuer-to-investor transactions may be correctly labeled as securities transactions, there's a lot more nuance to the story when you move into secondary transactions which may not involve the original issuer (or token creator) at all. Lewis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYcryptolawyerDLx Law's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dlxlawllpSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKAP Games' Twitter: https://twitter.com/KAPGamesGG--------Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/13227456Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q8LI4_Q7HSg--------0:00 - Intro1:00 - Ripple Case Overview3:10 - The Four Big Categories6:10 - Sales on Exchanges, "Programmatic"9:20 - Impact to Exchanges & Projects11:00 - Ineluctable Modality Thesis14:15 - Decentralization in Background19:00 - No Issuer-to-Investor Txs on Exchanges22:10 - Are Tokens Commodities?25:30 - Employees & Service Providers Sales29:00 - Airdrop & Service Implications33:30 - Founders & Insider Sales36:45 - Concluding Thoughts37:30 - Outro--------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 venture studio, and  he is a Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of web3 asset management SaaS tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.--------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment #metaverse #roblox #fortnite #uefn #creativemode

What happens when real studios start building games inside of Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft? What's Walmart got to do with the metaverse?Join Yon Raz-Fridman, CEO at Supersocial, a studio and agency producing games and experiences for brands across platforms like Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and other emerging web3 projects, as we dive into what makes brands so excited to get into the metaverse. Supersocial touches on a core theme of interest of ours in 2023, which is the intersection of commercial interests with user-generated content on supportive platforms. We dig in on commercial interactions with UGC tools and the "metaverse," how player numbers look in branded experiences, and what's next for the space as a whole. Yon is at the ground level of the movement, and his experience in working with brands to bring their experiences to life is an excellent lens with which to view the current ecosystem.Yon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/yonatanrfSupersocial's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupersocialPlaySam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO--------Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/12817713Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VkVcRgmb2pM--------0:00 - Intro0:40 - Yon & Supersocial's Background1:50 - Size of Supersocial2:55 - What do Brands Want in Game Worlds?4:20 - What Platforms do Brands Prefer?6:25 - Monetization8:04 - Transmedia11:30 - Web3 and UGC16:35 - Will Brands Will Stay in Virtual Worlds?18:55 - AI in UGC20:40 - Advice for New Builders21:40 - Outrp--------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 venture studio, and  he is a Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of web3 asset management SaaS tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.--------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment #metaverse #roblox #fortnite #uefn #creativemode

Data drives product and investment direction, but web3 data is noisy. What's the best data we have say about on-chain gaming?Pedro Herrera, head of research at DappRadar, a prominent dapp distribution store and data aggregator in the space with a prolific history of quant-heavy reports. Their recent games reports give some of the best consolidated overviews of the sector we have, and help shed light on some of the macro trends that could underpin the next major movement in web3.We dig in on how DappRadar collects data, what it sees in the future of gaming, and where some of the current data collection practices need improvement in the space. Pedro’s position at DappRadar overseeing analytics and research puts him in the perfect position to comment on that data.DappRadar's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DappRadarSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO--------Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/12723101Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/su-EULyUlLY--------0:00 - Intro0:50 - Pedro's Background2:05 - Data of DappRadar3:37 - Trends Driving Gaming's Dominance6:55 - How Many Players Are in Web3?10:50 - What Data is Missing13:22 - What Data Sources Exist17:46 - Advice for New Builders--------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 venture studio, and  he is a Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of web3 asset management SaaS tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.--------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

Crypto securities regulation is complex. Where should new web3 projects look for guidance on the do's and don't's of digital asset issuance?We dig in on where massive projects, like Polkadot, are working with regulatory agencies to come to reasonable middle ground on securities classifications. Panelists include: Angie Dalton, CEO and Founder of Signum Growth Capital (“SGC”), a registered broker dealer member of FINRA. The firm provides M&A advisory services and engages in placements of both private and public company securities. SGC strives to be at the forefront of emerging technologies and new economies in the metaverse, especially mass-market applications underpinned by blockchain protocols, new video game models, art, music and social networks – all things Culture Meets Crypto. SGC serves as the Lead Advisor to the Web3 Foundation, headquartered in Switzerland, and to ARK Invest, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Dalton serves on the Corporate Board of esports company FaZe Clan (FAZE-NASDAQ). An affiliate of SGC is an investor in Epic Games.Daniel Schoenberger, Chief Legal Officer at the Web3 Foundation, the organization behind Polkadot and a number of other web3-forward grant programs and contributions.Josh Klayman, Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets over at Linklaters.These participants played a major role in advising or executing arguments around Polkadot’s recent communications with the SEC, which culminated in Polkadot declaring that it had morphed from a security into a software. They each represent deep foundational knowledge around the definition of securities within the digital asset space and what the space needs to move forward.Angie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonanDaniel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-schoenberger-9107836 Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/josh_blockchainSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO--------Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11974930Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D-fzE4PXZG8--------0:00 - Intro1:15 - Angie, Daniel, & Josh's Backgrounds5:25 - What is Polkadot?8:10 - What is a Security? Why Care?12:45 - Implications of Polkadot's Classification17:50 - The "Morphing Security/Software"23:15 - Reactions from Regulators28:52 - Parallels with Web235:00 - Builders Can Meet the SEC in the Middle36:58 - Impact on Gaming40:52 - Advice for New Builders--------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 venture studio, and  he is a Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of web3 asset management SaaS tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.--------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

Crypto needs sensible regulation that both preserves the impressive potential of digital assets while protecting retail buyers from bad actors. How do we get there?Join Lewis Cohen of DLx Law, one of the foremost dedicated crypto law firms working tirelessly to further sensible regulation and coherent understanding of finance on the blockchain. Most recently, Lewis has been involved around the theoretical support of Ripple’s case against the SEC, and he was the lead author on an extensive argument against the classification of tokens as securities, entitled “The Ineluctable Modality of Securities Law: Why Fungible Crypto Assets Are Not Securities.”Lewis’ position at the cutting edge of regulatory considerations makes him a fantastic resource for builders and investors looking to understand the direction the industry takes from here, and we’re keen to hear his take on the long and short of the crypto game in a rapidly shifting regulatory environment.Steve's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nycryptolawyerSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO--------Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11836645Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TuSijQS6utA--------0:00 - Intro1:00 - Lewis' Work, Crypto Law2:15 - What is a Security? Why Care?4:57 - Why Fungible Crypto Assets Are Not Securities7:45 - Then, What Are Crypto Assets?9:54 - Decentralization Impact on Securities Definition12:18 - Governance On/Off-Chain, Does It Matter?17:02 - Natural Fits for DAOs18:35 - What is Regulation Missing Today?23:14 - Regulatory Impacts on Web3 Gaming26:05 - Advice for New Builders--------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 venture studio, and  he is a Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of web3 asset management SaaS tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.--------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

First-gen web3 games captured the imagination (and wallets) of millions worldwide. What's next?Join Philip Collins, an associate at Konvoy Ventures, which is a prominent gaming fund that focuses on the infrastructure, technologies, and platforms that drive the frontier of gaming. Konvoy recently launched a $150mn fund to back a target of 30 gaming firms over the next two and a half years, which includes web3 gaming entities. Philip’s position on the team gives him a birds-eye view of the direction that early-stage gaming ventures are starting to turn in the space, and we’re keen to get his take on where web3 gaming evolves from here. Philip's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilipMCollinsSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO--------Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11717028Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8DXD00e0D-o--------0:00 - Intro0.47 - Philip's Background, Konvoy Ventures2:30 - First Wave of Web3 Gaming4:15 - Second Wave of Web3 Gaming8:00 - Genres that Play Well in Web3?12:35 - What's Missing from Web3 Gaming Infra?16:20 - Regulatory Pressure & Web3 Gaming18:45 - Anything People Are Missing?21:00 - Advice for New Builders22:55 - Outro--------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.--------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

Will web3 play nicely with the world's biggest mobile stores & marketplaces? How does gaming fit into the mix, and where do creators stand to gain?Join Steve Cho of Mechanism Capital, a prominent venture capital fund in the web3 space with deep expertise across gaming, alongside Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs and Partner at Hivemind Capital, as they consider the ramifications of web3 entering the dinosaur kingdom of gaming app stores & mobile licensing.Steve himself previously led business efforts at Apple to understand blockchain gaming and NFTs in the context of the App Store, and brings with him a wealth of experience at the intersection of traditional and web3 gaming. His deep understanding of the broad trends impacting the gaming market coupled with a very nuanced understanding of the exact rules and regulations industry titans hold makes Steve a powerful resource for understanding the rapidly evolving industry.Steve's Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenchoSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO--------Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11568650Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TlWRWH-jbQc--------0:00 - Intro1:05 - Steve's Background, Apple, Mechanism2:39 - Rewarded Video Ads, Mobile Adtech5:55 - Apple and the App Store8:00 - Apple and Web310:08 - Is Web2 Gaming Challenged by Web3?16:00 - Web3 Still Needs Market Validation18:10 - Centralized Marketplaces vs Web325:45 - Advice for New Builders30:00--------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.--------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

Game economies are notoriously difficult to master, and web3 makes a potent ingredient in that mix -- but extreme care must be taken, lest the game become a recipe for disaster.Join Mete Gulkin of Vader Research, one of the most prolific writers in the web3 gaming space who frequently shares theoretical and practical examinations of the current gaming landscape, alongside Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs and Partner at Hivemind Capital as they dig into the nitty gritty around web3 game economy design. Web3 gaming has been through a tumultuous recent past, with numerous high-profile games suffering severe market downturns as a consequence of both economic design and macro conditions. Mete sits right in the nexus of that information maelstrom, and we’re keen to hear his take on how the economic structure of games going forward may continue to evolve. Mete's Twitter: @DeFiVaderSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/zero-sum-plus-zs-gaming-679b94da1438Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11409982Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U_HKTu5sxIY----------0:00 - Intro1:05 - Vader Research2:10 - Which Economic Models are Popular Now6:48 - Big Web3 Games Changing Their Models10:35 - Trends in Presales in Web313:25 - Scholars & Guilds in Games18:30 - Virtual Land21:10 - What Economies Do You Like?23:00 - Advice for New Builders24:56 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

Guilds are controversial entities, with some opponents labeling them as "value extractors." Yet, some games still seek guilds' blessings at launch. We dig in!Join guest Sarutobi Sasuke, Head of Partnerships over at Yield Guild Games (YGG), which is arguably the largest web3 gaming guild in the world with tens of thousands of active players spanning across a myriad of games, and a huge portfolio of partners and acquired assets to boot. YGG was instrumental in creating the very first wave of “play to earn” with the rise of Axie Infinity, and remain at the forefront of the space as web3 gaming continues to evolve.Sarutobi is the head of partnerships at YGG and sits at the cutting edge of guild and gaming development, bringing to the table more web3 gaming experience than almost anyone else in the space today, making him a fantastic resource for lessons learned in building guilds, their place within the broader web3 ecosystem today, and where gaming goes from here. Sarutobi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sarut0biSasukeYGG Twitter: https://twitter.com/YieldGuildSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/gaming-guilds-are-not-the-problem-39d32e6137afListen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11383142Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QCTXm_0OF7w----------0:00 - Intro1:03 - What is YGG?4:00 - Are Guilds Just "Value Extractors"?8:34 - Games Have Economic Responsibility10:25 - Do Guilds Help DAU in Games at Launch?12:20 - Play to Earn: Past, Present, & Future19:30 - What Economy Loop Would You Design?23:16 - Advice for Web3 Builders25:25 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

Dive in to the nuance around designing a web3 game economy with one of the most active games on the market today, Splinterlands. Join Splinterlands guests Matt Rosen, Founder & Chief Product Officer and Jon Monahan, Vice President of Sales as they walk through some of Splinterlands' key economic decisions and its position in the space today. Splinterlands currently has one of the highest daily active playerbases across web3 gaming and holds some historical lessons for builders looking to enter the space, particularly around managing currency value expectations, user experience dynamics, and building out a broader ecosystem.Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/YabapmattSplinterlands' Twitter: https://twitter.com/splinterlandsSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11225877Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xX_j1kv1xVU----------0:00 - Intro1:04 - Intro to Splinterlands2:33 - Splinterlands' Economy5:46 - Value Accrual to Tokens, NFTs, or Equity9:26 - Community-Voted Distributions11:14 - Key Focus for New Games Building Now15:34 - HIVE Blockchain21:25 - Guilds in Web3 Gaming24:00 - Advice for Builders25:40 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

Staking is a controversial topic, and web3 incentives aren't always well-aligned. What should builders & investors be on the lookout for?Join guest Carl Hua, CTO & Investment Partner over at Shima Capital, an early stage VC firm that targets disruptive crypto and blockchain technology companies. They’ve invested broadly across the space with holdings in gaming, DeFi, infrastructure, and broad DAO entities. Carl himself has a well-decorated past, where previously led research & development at Ripple’s open source business unit, was the Chief Architect at Celsius Network, and was the CTO for Logos Network. All that in addition to contributing to real-time flight software for NASA at JPL in a previous life. Carl’s experience across the space in building and evaluating both the financial machinations and the technical components of early stage ventures within crypto at large make him a fantastic resource for learning more about how we should be considering big ideas like staking, valuation, and key product performance indicators.Carl's Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlhuaShima Capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/shimacapitalSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/web3-incentive-misalignment-e08c13045d6eListen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11225877Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x0iSx19slgc----------0:00 - Intro1:10 - Staking, Controversial Viewpoints5:28 - "Purchasing Users" With Staking7:07 - Locking & Vesting, "ve- Economics" 11:38 - Economic Value of Voting13:08 - Staking Impact on Funding Value14:53 - Staking in Games18:28 - How Can Staking Support KPIs?22:12 - Staking as App Consensus22:58 - Advice for Builders24:45 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment

Massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) have huge potential in web3, and the first "World of Warcraft" in this new era may set the stage for years to come. Join guest David Johansson, CEO of Blocklords (MetaKing Studios), alongside host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3/blockchain dev company. Blocklords turned heads earlier this year with eye-catching cinematics & in-engine gameplay depicting a vast game experience predicated on a medieval caste system. It’s one of the first massive multiplayer online role playing games to be released with a foundational web3 gaming tilt, making David a frontline resource for examining trends at the forefront of the industry, and we’re keen to hear his thoughts.Blocklords Twitter: https://twitter.com/BLOCKLORDSSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/massive-multiplayer-web3-gaming-3ff14acb4c61Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11175380Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d02BXYKoKTQ----------0:00 - Intro0:45 - MMOs Historically3:10 - MMOs Are Built for Ownership5:32 - Risk Archetypes in Web3 Gaming8:47 - Marketing NFTs as Not-NFTs12:00 - Monetizing & Marketplaces17:45 - Guilds in Web3 Gaming21:42 - Advice for Builders22:52 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment _________________________________Music from Free To Use MusicTrack: 'Neon Metaphor' by 〈 e s c p 〉https://youtu.be/OG3zqpIT6gk_________________________________

User-generated content (UGC) is king, both in web2 and web3. What does the web3 transition mean for massive players in the UGC space, and how can users capitalize?Join guest Sebastian Park, Co-founder of Infinite Canvas and Venture Partner at BITKRAFT, alongside host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3/blockchain dev company. Infinite Canvas is a a user-generated content meta-publisher that’s had a huge impact on big titles like Roblox, pushing out dozens of titles that you're likely to have played in the past few years. Sebastian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SebParkInfinite Canvas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfCanvasSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/ugc-the-obvious-web3-use-case-3701fe010e23Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11150607Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JvAEX3dEEW0----------0:00 - Intro0:45 - What is Infinite Canvas & UGC?3:02 - Why Does Web2 Pay Creators So Little?5:30 - Web2 UGC Transition11:50 - Interoperability in Web314:40 - Building Unique UGC in Web318:30 - How Does Infinite Canvas Build?21:10 - Guilds & UGC, "Creator Guilds"24:35 - Talent Entering Web3 Gaming26:22 - Regulatory Pressure for UGC30:45 - Advice for Builders32:55 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment _________________________________Music from Free To Use MusicTrack: 'Neon Metaphor' by 〈 e s c p 〉https://youtu.be/OG3zqpIT6gk_________________________________

Web3 gaming has enormous potential, but devs have to keep users' interests first and make sure economies are driving real social value.Join guest John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, alongside host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3/blockchain dev company. Mythical Games is a game company focused on building player-owned economies by incorporating certain emerging web3 technologies. Mythical made a big splash on the scene with its launch of Blankos Block Party, arguably one of the most casual-friendly introductions to the power of user-owned digital assets. Prior to Mythical, John was a Studio Head at Activision Blizzard on both the Call of Duty and Skylanders franchises.John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnwastakenMythical Games' Twitter: https://twitter.com/playmythicalSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/two-token-games-are-trouble-8a3eb50dcd24Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11103718Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KuO5qi6uTA----------0:00 - Intro0:55 - Key Learnings from Blankos4:10 - What Even is a "Digital Asset"6:45 - Building Gaming Asset Longevity12:27 - Player Archetypes in Web3 Gaming15:58 - Multi-Token Economies19:03 - Digital Land Prices & Limits24:29 - Mythical Games Upcoming25:19 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment ___________________________________Music from Free To Use MusicTrack: 'Neon Metaphor' by 〈 e s c p 〉https://youtu.be/OG3zqpIT6gk___________________________________

Can web3 gaming economies be sustainable? Absolutely. Time to get back to the math and away from the ponzinomics. Join guest Matthew Morris, Sales Director of Machinations, alongside host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3/blockchain dev company. Machinations is a game economy modeling & monitoring toolset that enables developers to calibrate their assumptions and make well-informed gametime decisions on balancing mechanics. Matthew’s experience on the front lines of theorizing around user-owned economies and the subsequent economic mayhem that goes along with such make him a brilliant resource for exploring the advantages of the Machinations system and our broader partnership with them over at the Kapital DAO’s web3 gaming asset management platform.Matthew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewSWMorrisMachination's Twitter: https://twitter.com/machinationsioSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/web3-games-will-fail-unless-they-audit-their-economies-750c6ae0fb81Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11103696Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ee8jY4RORrg----------0:00 - Intro1:00 - What is Machinations?2:45 - Machinations Demo7:03 - Web3 Design Paradigms vs Web213:45 - Predicting Price Movements16:10 - Industry Moving to Game Audits17:25 - Guilds Necessitate More Robust Models20:50 - Machinations Audits x Kapital DAO26:28 - Stick to the Fundamentals27:53 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment ___________________________________Music from Free To Use MusicTrack: 'Neon Metaphor' by 〈 e s c p 〉https://youtu.be/OG3zqpIT6gk___________________________________

Is the web2 gaming industry threatened by web3 gaming, and what tips & tricks can the old web2 companies take from web3, if any? Join guest Jonah Blake, founder & CEO of Game Fund Partners & RE3W, alongside host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3/blockchain dev company. RE3W is a research and content creation group that sits at something that looks like the nexus of IGN, Bloomberg, and Messari. Jonah's heavy work around web2 gaming investment as well as forays into web3 content curation & ideation are a perfect blend for tackling the web2 to web3 transition in gaming.Jonah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealJonahBlakeRE3W's Twitter: https://twitter.com/realthirdwebSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/what-web2-can-take-from-web3-6794a7944be0Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/11019706Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T6Aj9vfJKD8----------0:00 - Intro0:54 - Is Web2 Gaming Challenged by Web3?3:45 - Disruption of Publishers, Games, & Tools8:35 - User Data in Web3 & Standardization12:42 - Advertising & NFT "DNA"15:20 - Web3 Data: Dystopia or Utopia?17:45 - Staking as a Subscription24:20 - Web3 Biz Models That Work in Web2?29:50 - Advice for Web3 Builders32:10 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment ___________________________________Music from Free To Use MusicTrack: 'Neon Metaphor' by 〈 e s c p 〉https://youtu.be/OG3zqpIT6gk___________________________________

The status quo in the "metaverse" industry & web3 gaming at large is to artificially limit land, and then sell land parcels at extreme prices. Is there an alternative? Does infinite land work?Join guest Charles Smith, Co-Founder of Nifty Island, alongside host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3/blockchain dev company. Nifty Island is one of the first games to experiment in web3 with unlimited land for players, and instead relies on putting the focus squarely back on the users to add value to the content itself.Charles' Twitter: https://twitter.com/charl3sviiNifty Island's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nifty_IslandSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoyKapital DAO's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KapitalDAO----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/infinite-metaverse-land-a-new-paradigm-31b3fce552f7Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/10985672Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0ZPf9d1a6jA----------0:00 - Intro0:51 - Status Quo of Limited Virtual Land is Broken5:35 - But, Some Limited Land Makes Sense9:15 - Land for Network Effects & Core KPIs12:23 - Investors Are Not Aligned With Players13:20 - Can Digitally Scarce Land Games Adjust?16:15 - Free to Play Complements Web317:35 - Digital Land Value Taxes21:10 - User-Generated Content as a Model23:45 - Costs Go Down, User Revenue Up26:15 - Gaming as Web3's Killer Use Case28:40 - Advice for Web3 Builders30:45 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment ___________________________________Music from Free To Use MusicTrack: 'Neon Metaphor' by 〈 e s c p 〉https://youtu.be/OG3zqpIT6gk___________________________________

"Staking" is used as a catch-all word in web3, but not all forms are the same. Certain types of staking support the community better than others, and one type in particular might even disadvantage tokenholders.Join guest Steve Woody, Partner & Community Lead at Sunflower Land, alongside host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3/blockchain dev company. Sunflower Land is one of the first truly decentralized and fully open-source web3 games, with a remarkably strong community presence driving real gameplay decisions.Steve's Twitter: https://twitter.com/STEVEW00DYSunflower Land's Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xSunflowerLandSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoy----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://sampeurifoy.medium.com/stakin...Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/10951953Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpF9d4G7jnA----------0:00 - Intro1:05 - Steve's Backstory, Sunflower Land4:30 - Early Sunflower Land5:50 - Sunflower Land Exploit7:30 - Staking Shocks after Anchor Crash9:50 - Is Staking Hyperinflationary?12:40 - Return to a Builder's Ethos14:00 - Staking as a Decentralization Method17:00 - Does Staking Belong in Gaming?23:05 - Advice for Builders in Web3

Crypto game economies are a wreck right now. But there are clear paths forward, and industry trailblazers are slowly converging on real solutions that scale. Join guests Calvin Zhou, Co-founder of Shrapnel, and Francis Brankin, Head of Economy of Shrapnel, alongside host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization. Shrapnel is the first AAA blockchain game on Avalanche, featuring extraction-based gameplay and zero-sum economics.Calvin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/metacalvinzShrapnel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/playSHRAPNELSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoy----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://medium.com/@sampeurifoy/fixing-nft-gaming-gladiators-lumberjacks-a-thesis-d3d832acb3a6Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/episodes/10895209Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NsYfEExMbW0----------0:00 - Intro0:55 - Shrapnel's Economy4:45 - Can Shrapnel Turn Deflationary?6:20 - NFT Price Support8:50 - GEAR Buybacks 11:40 - User-Generated Content15:20 - One vs Two Tokens19:15 - Governance in Shrapnel23:00 - Web2 Inspirations for Game Economies26:40 - Scholarships in Economies29:10 - "Lumberjacks" and Game Social Fabric32:15 - Philosophy of "Fun Games"33:55 - Mutually Beneficial Creator Economies35:30 - Why Blockchain in Gaming?37:55 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy. Web3 Wednesdays are sponsored by the Kapital DAO, the leading provider of institutional web3 gaming asset management tools.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment ___________________________________Music from Free To Use MusicTrack: 'Neon Metaphor' by 〈 e s c p 〉https://youtu.be/OG3zqpIT6gk___________________________________

Valuation in the crypto space is a tricky topic, and both VCs and builders sometimes don't have all the answers. Shaun and Sam explore the status quo, the problem areas, and solutions for the future!Join guest Shaun Heng, Head of Spartan labs, the venture studio of prominent Asia-focused venture fund Spartan Group, and host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization.Shaun's Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaunhengcjSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoy----------Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://sampeurifoy.medium.com/vcs-still-dont-understand-what-they-re-buying-ed341756b865Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/10...Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Vdskq_B57U----------0:00 - Intro1:00 - Spartan Labs2:25 - How Do You Approach Valuation4:35 - Tokens vs Equity9:05 - NFTs in the Value Accrual Mix12:25 - Pure Crypto Revenue Businesses16:55 - Regulations & Reporting Requirements18:22 - Gaming Valuations Robust?23:58 - Value of Governance29:35 - Advice for New Founders30:55 - Closing Thoughts31:25 - Outro----------Sam is the CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, and Partner & Head of Interactive at Hivemind Capital, a crypto-focused multi-strategy fund. Follow him on Twitter @SamPeurifoy.The views expressed here are those of the individuals quoted and are not the views of the authors' employers or affiliates. Certain information contained in here may have been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by the authors' employers or affiliates. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, the authors have not independently verified such information and make no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. In addition, this content may include third-party advertisements; the authors have not reviewed such advertisements and does not endorse any advertising content contained therein.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by the authors or their affiliates.----------#nfts #blockchain #crypto #web3 #smartcontract #gaming #nftgaming #playtoearn #venturecapital #gamedevelopment ___________________________________Music from Free To Use MusicTrack: 'Neon Metaphor' by 〈 e s c p 〉https://youtu.be/OG3zqpIT6gk___________________________________