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/shaunhengcj
Sam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamPeurifoy

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Read the companion piece to this episode here: https://sampeurifoy.medium.com/vcs-still-dont-understand-what-they-re-buying-ed341756b865

Listen on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006743/10...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Vdskq_B57U

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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Spartan Labs
2:25 - How Do You Approach Valuation
4:35 - Tokens vs Equity
9:05 - NFTs in the Value Accrual Mix
12:25 - Pure Crypto Revenue Businesses
16:55 - Regulations & Reporting Requirements
18:22 - Gaming Valuations Robust?
23:58 - Value of Governance
29:35 - Advice for New Founders
30:55 - Closing Thoughts
31:25 - Outro

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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.

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