Best UX Institute Podcasts (2024)

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#9 Transforming Data into User Experience Gold with Serena Chan from Dovetail 30:39

18d ago30:39

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of transforming user research into powerful customer insights with Serena Chan from Dovetail. "There's no better feeling than after you've shared out a research report and then, months later, a stakeholder comes back and references it and says, 'Oh, remember that cool research you did? Wow, this is really …

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The Rise of HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu | Ticker BITCOIN 47:38

6d ago47:38

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Grant and Graeme dive into the world of meme coins, focusing on Harry Potter Obama Sonic 10 Inu, otherwise known as ticker BITCOIN, the thicker ticker, etc. They explore how merchandise shapes digital identities, tracing the coin's journey from its mysterious beginnings to its prominence in the crypto meme space. They discuss the shift towards comm…

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How Dinero is Onboarding Institutions & Degens to Ethereum (ETH) Yield 38:35

13d ago38:35

38:35

Grant welcomes back a regular on the Still Early Podcast. Sami returns to share major updates on his company's rebrand from Redacted to Dinero. The discussion covers their efforts to simplify product offerings for better clarity and appeal. Sami details their shift towards institutional clients, introduces PXUSD as a new stablecoin, and explains th…

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Crypto UX Just Changed Forever 46:03

21d ago46:03

46:03

In this Still Early episode, Grant chats with Cain, a prominent DeFi builder, about the revolutionary potential of Infinex, a decentralized exchange designed to replace centralized platforms like Binance and Coinbase. Cain shares the journey from developing smart contracts to creating a user experience comparable to traditional exchanges. The conve…

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Introducing Blinks: Phantom’s Plan to Dominate the Crypto Space 41:24

27d ago41:24

41:24

In this Still Early episode, Grant has a chat with Brian from Phantom, a digital wallet reimagined for DeFi within the Solana ecosystem. Brian shares insights into Phantom's origins, the challenges they faced, and the strategic decisions that led to their success. Brian explains how Phantom prioritizes features based on user feedback, real-time inp…

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Why Users Hate Bridging and How to Fix It With Socket Protocol 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

In this Still Early episode, Grant is joined by Vaibhav Chellani from Socket Protocol to discuss tectonic shifts and developments in the blockchain landscape. They address challenges like rollup scaling and chain fragmentation, emphasizing the need for seamless user experiences and chain abstraction. The conversation explores the technical and econ…

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Memecoins Are on Their Way Out, What’s Next? 47:25

2M ago47:25

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In this episode of Still Early, Dom shares updates on his recent developments in the NFT space. Dom offers insights into the shifting focus from NFTs to more liquid and accessible meme coins, using major events like Pepe's rise as examples. He also discusses the challenges faced by NFT project founders in this changing landscape and the potential o…

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Top Crypto AI Projects to Watch 1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

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In this episode of Still Early, Grant and 563 analyze AI and Crypto projects to bring you projects that are worth their salt. They stress the importance of distinguishing between real innovations and mere hype, especially regarding AI projects that use blockchain. The discussion spans various aspects of AI training, data, computing power, and DePIN…

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Insights from Bill Miller at G2E Asia: The Evolving Landscape of Responsible Gaming and Industry Developments 29:33

2M ago29:33

29:33

At G2E Asia, Bill Miller, CEO and President of the American Gaming Association (AGA), shared his perspectives on the gaming industry's future. Bill's insights encompass responsible gaming, technological advancements, and the dynamic changes within the industry, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities ahead. Navigating Ind…

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Karak’s Three-pronged Approach: Multi-Collateral Systems, Delegated Staking, and K2 Rollup 50:07

2M ago50:07

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In this episode of Still Early, Grant chats with Dewpey from Karak about the innovative restaking protocol they're developing. The conversation delves Karak’s flexibility and composability, which allow for a wide range of assets to be restaked, reducing capital costs and fostering the emergence of new services. They explore the operational mechanic…

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Why Every Blockchain Developer Needs to Know About Sunrise’s Proof of Liquidity 32:00

2M ago32:00

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In this episode of Still Early, we’re venturing into the Berachain universe. Grant sits down with Yu Kimura from Sunrise, a company specializing in proof of liquidity data layers. They dive deep into the role of data availability in secure transactions, and its importance for rollups. Yu elaborates on Sunrise’s innovative fee abstraction mechanism,…

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Why Berachain is thriving in DeFi: Strategy Amidst Chaos 53:31

2M ago53:31

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In this episode of Still Early, it’s all about DeFI. Grant is joined by returning guest Captain Jack to discuss DeFi and how Berachain is playing a role in the landscape . They discuss Captain Jack's recent move to Berachain and the complexities of fostering a balanced DeFi ecosystem, balancing collaboration and competition.They explore the role of…

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ETF Approval and Bitcoin’s Resurgence amidst Babylon’s New Dual Consensus Model 37:48

3M ago37:48

37:48

In this episode, Grant is joined by Sankha from Babylon as he shares their innovative approach to integrating staking with Bitcoin in the Cosmos ecosystem. The conversation also explores Bitcoin’s resurgence, highlighting the impact of ETF approvals and the enduring trust in Bitcoin as a secure asset. Additionally, they discuss the backward compati…

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Inside Scoop on MOG Coin: Creating a VIRAL Meme Project 52:25

3M ago52:25

52:25

In this episode of Still Early, Grant is joined by Aug from MOG Coin. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone curious about how meme coins come to life and thrive in the crazy world of cryptocurrencies. They dive deep into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to make meme coins work with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. They talk about inno…

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Top Projects to Watch in Q2 2024 49:09

3M ago49:09

49:09

In this episode of Still Early, Grant and 563 are back again with major alpha on projects upcoming in Q2 2024. They delve into innovations across diverse ecosystems from Solana to Ethereum, BTC to Arbitrum, EVMs and Layer 2s. The discussion highlights each project's unique features, potential challenges, and investment prospects, offering valuable …

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#8 The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with author Akshay Kore 38:55

3M ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with Akshay Kore In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of design where artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with UX. Our distinguished guest, Akshay Kore, who has previously worked for Microsoft and is now Design Lead at Suki AI, shares his wisd…

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Top SocialFi Projects to Watch in Q2 2024 58:04

3M ago58:04

58:04

In this episode of Still Early, we venture into the spick-and-span realm of social-fi. From Solana to DeSo, social apps are being built all across the blockchain. Grant and 563 dig into the players in the social-fi scene and what they’re doing uniquely across their blockchain networks. They cover the Trojan horse strategy for mainstream adoption an…

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The Greatest Comeback In Social-Fi History: The Arena 45:56

4M ago45:56

45:56

In this episode of Still Early we hone in on the rollercoaster journey of a social-fi powerhouse nestled within the Avalanche blockchain. Grant chats with Jason from the Arena. Jason sheds light on what drove them into the social-fi realm, highlighting their deep-rooted belief in blockchain's game-changing potential. They unravel the exciting prosp…

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Trader Joe Head of Growth Spills Marketing Tricks & Alpha On Crypto Points Programs 57:32

4M ago57:32

57:32

In this episode of Still Early, Grant is joined by Blue from Trader Joe as they cover recent events, updates from Trader Joe, and strategies for community growth. They also delve into Layer 2 solutions, the delicate balance between acquisition and retention, and the essence of community culture. One standout is Mantle's innovative use of NFTs and p…

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Is io.net the Most Anticipated Product in Crypto x AI? 44:01

4M ago44:01

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In today’s episode Grant and 563 sit down with io.net’s COO Tory Green. The three kick things off by breaking down the GPU gold rush and centralized cloud challenges, before going into io.net's value-prop, as well as the Web3 efficiencies of cloud-compute. Tory then outlines io.net’s rates, drops a date on wen $I0 token, and discuss the future of t…

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Pavilion Payments: Leading with Empathy, Values-Driven, and UX in Responsible Gaming 38:11

4M ago38:11

38:11

In a recent episode of The No Line Podcast, Philip, the host, engaged in a compelling conversation with Christopher Justice, CEO of Pavilion Payments, shedding light on the company’s dedication to fostering a positive and responsible gaming environment. With the spotlight on National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) Problem Gambling Awareness M…

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Charting New Territories in the World of NFTs - The Nifty Island Adventure! 47:54

4M ago47:54

47:54

In this episode of Still Early, Grant sits down with Charles from Nifty Island to dive deep into the exciting changes and buzz surrounding this virtual paradise. Charles chimes in with some valuable nuggets about Nifty's course, how they're getting newcomers on board, and what keeps everyone engaged. Plus, Charles sheds light on the uncharted water…

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The Future of NFTs? ERC-404 on AVAX | Still Early 52:40

5M ago52:40

52:40

Grant is joined by 0xMoonbags to talk all things AVAX ERC-404. The two kick things off by breaking down 404 and the future of NFTs. They then discuss what lies ahead for 404s; will there be a focus on marketplace and infrastructure development or further product features? 0xMoonbags touches on the current 404 challenges, the KINGSHIT roadmap, build…

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Sei Network: Parallel EVMs For All L2s | Still Early 48:54

5M ago48:54

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In today’s episode Grant sits down with Sei Labs Co-Founder Jay Log to talk all things Sei V2. The two kick things off with a review of meme coins and their role in the current cycle. Jay then gives us the backstory on Sei, before diving into parallel EVM execution challenges, V2 portability, the parallel stack, Sei V2 hardware requirements, Sei’s …

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Initia: The Freedom & Future of App Chains | Still Early 45:54

5M ago45:54

45:54

In today’s episode Grant sits down with Initia’s Co-Founders Ezaan Mangalji, who goes by “Zon” and Stan Liu. Together they cover everything from; Initia's infrastructure and L1 migration to backwards compatibility,incentive structures, the future of Application collaboration, Initia's fundraising & cap table, and a whole lot more. This isn’t one to…

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Su Zhu Interview: Where Are We In The Supercycle? 2024 1:10:03

5M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Grant was joined by Su Zhu, previously of 3 Arrows Capital and now of Ox.fun, to discuss the current market happenings. This conversation covers why meme coins are running so hard, will the Bitcoin all-time high this early in the cycle affects the length of the cycle, and some of Su's portfolio allocations, including his token and NFT picks.…

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Crypto Trading the 2024 Supercycle with SalsaTakila | Still Early 43:08

6M ago43:08

43:08

In this episode Grant sits down with the man, the myth, the legend—SalsaTekila. Salsa is an absolute force to be reckoned with in the world of crypto trading. Here Grant and Salsa look back at Salsa’s early beginnings, getting started without Technical Analysis, Salsa’s trading fundamentals, risk tolerance, where we’re at in the current cycle, BTC …

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'Protocol Above All Else' with LayerZero’s Bryan Pellegrino 55:42

6M ago55:42

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On Today’s episode Grant talks with LayerZero Labs Co-Founder and CEO Bryan Pellegrino to discuss all things V2, and the evolution of Decentralized Verifier Networks!They kick things off by discussing Executors and LayerZero’s battle-tested crypto philosophy before diving deep into the implications of execution on throughput and the future of build…

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Understanding Responsible Gambling: The No Line Podcast with Keith Whyte 32:47

6M ago32:47

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Listen to more episodes about responsible gaming at www.nolinepodcast.com Contact Philip at philip@andmarketing.us #responsiblegambling #RGAM2024 Join us in this insightful episode of The No Line Podcast, where host Philip Beere engages in a detailed discussion with Keith Whyte, the National Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director. The focus…

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The Intersection of Mental Health and Gambling: Dr. Anastasia Hronis on Responsible Gaming 12:41

6M ago12:41

12:41

In a recent episode of "The No Line Podcast," hosted by Philip Beere, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, a distinguished psychologist from Sydney, Australia, shared her insights on responsible gaming. The conversation unfolded at the Gambling Risk-Taking Conference in Las Vegas, where Dr. Hronis discussed her multifaceted career spanning clinical practice, rese…

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How To Be An On-Chain Trading Wizard with ChainEDGE 52:42

6M ago52:42

52:42

Grant sat down with OnChain Wizard for a conversation about the tricks of the trade regarding on-chain crypto trading. If you ever wondered, "How do these guys always buy before me?" or "How do I find coins early?" and want to learn how professionals trade on-chain, this is the one for you. Onchain Wizard has crafted his trade tracking on-chain mov…

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How Avalanche (AVAX) Will Change The Game In 2024 1:03:54

6M ago1:03:54

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Grant sat down with Avery Bartlett, the mastermind behind Avalanche Crocs. In this conversation, Grant and Avery discussed crypto marketing and some of the tactics projects will use to grab your attention. Avery is a self-confessed Swiss army knife at Ava Labs who churns out some of the best video content this space has to offer. The conversation l…

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Jordi Alexander on The Post-Bitcoin ETF Trade, mETH Yields and Steady Lads. 36:38

7M ago36:38

36:38

Grant sat down with Jordi Alexander, the founder and chief investment officer at Selini Capital, one-quarter of the Steady Lads and Alchemist at Mantle. In this conversation, you will hear Jordi explain his predictions on where the hot ball of money will flow following the Bitcoin ETF, how market-making firms are positioning in the Bitcoin spot ETF…

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How to Build a Crypto Content Business with Patrick Scott 53:27

7M ago53:27

53:27

Grant welcomes dedicated DeFi disciple Patrick Scott to Still Early, co-founder of CoinBeats and Dynamo DeFi to discuss one of our favorite topics - building a media business. With new content creators popping up all the time in this industry, cutting through the noise is tough if you’re looking for information. And if you’re set on starting your o…

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Decentralizing Rollups: Shared Sequencers, Modular Blockchains, Celestia Data Availability & L2s 54:22

7M ago54:22

54:22

Grant was joined by Noah from NodeKit to discuss a topic that not a lot of Ethereum maximalists want to discuss... how do we decentralize the L2s and sequencers?A lot of concern is floating around the crypto and DeFi space due to the centralization of specific aspects of a lot of Layer 2 scaling solutions on Arbitrum, Optimism and other popular cha…

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Mobile-First Web3 Games to Watch in 20204 with Mirai Labs | Petopia & Pegaxy 49:54

7M ago49:54

49:54

Grant was joined by Corey from Mirai Labs, a Web3 gaming studio that is focused on bringing users games they actually want to play... who would have thought?!Their initial game, Pegaxy, was one of the first GameFi projects that took the industry by storm during the days in which Axie Infinity was all the rage. Now, they have regrouped and begun to …

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Beyond Ethereum: Exploring the Move Programming Language with Movement Labs 47:31

8M ago47:31

47:31

Grant sat down with Cooper from Movement Labs to chat about one of the most exciting crypto narratives the industry is about to discuss: Move... Move is a programming language created during Facebook's (Meta) expansion into crypto with Lybra and Diem. This project faced immense backlash due to the size of Facebook and its potential influence when c…

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Ava Labs Founder Emin Gün Sirer Interview: How The Avalanche Ecosystem is Built to Scale 46:47

8M ago46:47

46:47

Grant sat down with Emin Gün Sirer, the founder of Ava Labs, to chat about how the Avalanche and AVAX ecosystems are scaling. The avalanche subnet architecture is extremely impressive when it comes to bespoke blockchain deployment for any use case. Recently we have seen a wide range of applications such as JP Morgan tokenizing funds on their on Sub…

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Gunzilla Presents: Off The Grid - The AAA Web3 Game Coming Soon on Avalanche 🔺 42:12

8M ago42:12

42:12

Grant was joined by Theodore Agranat from Gunzilla Games who are the creative studio behind the highly anticipated Off The Grid. For those unaware Off The Grid is potentially THE Web3 game that everyone has been waiting for. The all-star team with an extremely impressive pedigree have worked on previous games and movies including; District 9, Elysi…

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Getting REKT on Terra Luna Led Breevie to Avalanche & AVAX | GoGoPool and Subnets 52:06

9M ago52:06

52:06

Grant sat down with Breevie from GoGoPool a Subnet infrastructure services provider on Avalanche. Subnets are a core component of scaling the Avlanache network and with the likes of Shrapnel, Gunzilla, TSM, DeFi Kingdoms and even JP Morgan deploying their own subnets, it is worth keeping an eye on how this develops. Aside from that the pair discuss…

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Why Crypto Airdrops Don't Work | In Conversation With TapiocaDAO 1:06:27

9M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Grant and Matt of TapiocaDAO sit down for a chat about the shortcomings of many DeFi protocols and how Tapioca seeks to address them, including issues with liquidity mining, airdrops without purpose, and excessive spending on incentives. The two discuss Matt’s ‘Death of Liquidity Mining’ articles, parts 1 and 2, and deliver some valuable insights a…

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AVAX VP of Growth Spills Avalanche Ecosystem Alpha | Web3 Gaming, RWAs, DeFi & Institutional Subnets 54:05

9M ago54:05

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Grant was joined by Ava Labs' VP of Growth Garrison aka 0xHushky to chat about all things happening in the Avalanche ecosystem. If you have been watching our previous episodes on Still Early you will have seen us cover different areas of the Avalanch ecosystem including web3 gaming, DeFi protocols, Social applications SoFi, NFTs and more... Being o…

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#7 AI & UX - A conversation on how AI is enhancing Product User Experiences, with AI & UX (Why AI needs UX) author Gavin Lew 47:02

9M ago47:02

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Send us a Text Message. AI & UX (Why AI needs UX): A Conversation with Gavin Lew Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of user experience and product design? This episode engages in an insightful discourse with our distinguished guest, Gavin Lew, co-author of AI and UX: Why Artificial Intelligence Needs User E…

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#6 UX Thought Leadership with Mark Swaine - UX for Startups, SaaS UX, Deeper Personalised Experiences, Innovation Culture, and UX Trends 25:26

9M ago25:26

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Send us a Text Message. The Enigma of UX: Mark Swaine's Insight into Tech Transformation In this special episode, the tables are turned, and your host becomes the guest. Mark was recently featured on Dublin Tech Talks with Gavin Fox. Mark takes us on a thrilling journey from his early days in web design to consulting on interactive experiences for …

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Dokyo Are Disrupting Boring Industries Through NFTs | Pudgy Penguins & Japan Inspiration 50:01

9M ago50:01

50:01

Grant sat down with Brando the founder of Dokyo World to discuss one of the most interesting NFT projects that has recently come to market. Dokyo World is a creative studio that brings ideas to life. They are aiming to disrupt multiple boring incumbents by empowering their community of NFT holders... Tune in to uncover the first incredible idea the…

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The Case for Cash: A Counterpoint to Cashless Gambling Trends with Jay Zagorsky 27:42

9M ago27:42

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of the gambling industry, the shift towards cashless transactions has been touted to promote responsible gaming. However, in a thought-provoking interview on the No Line podcast hosted by Philip Beere, Professor Jay Zagorsky from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University presents a compelling argument fo…

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Why 2024 Could Be the Year of Web3 Gaming | Top Crypto Games To Watch in 2024 with Coop 🔺 55:44

10M ago55:44

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In this episode, Grant was joined by Coop who is the growth and marketing lead at Avalanche (AVAX). The pair discussed how Avalanche is leading the charge regarding AAA Web3 gaming primarily down to the AVAX subnet infrastructure and developer tooling. We got into why some of the most promising games about to come onto the market are choosing Avala…

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Is the Bottom in for NFTs? A Bull Case for Crypto & NFTs in 2023 | DOKYO AVAX PUDGY PENGUINS & MORE 57:10

10M ago57:10

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Grant was joined by Avalanche head of NFTs and Arts Dominic Carbonaro to chat about the current and future state of NFTs? Are NFTs dead? Are they coming back? Is the NFT bottom in? Well, all these questions and more are answered in this episode. Dominic has some interesting takes on what will happen to your profile picture NFTs but the conversation…

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Subnets vs L2s, Stars Arena and Off-Chain Assets - With Luigi D'Onorio Demeo 53:52

10M ago53:52

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Grant is joined by Luigi D'Onorio Demeo, Head of DeFi & Dev Rel at Ava Labs for the latest instalment of Still Early. In a varied chat, the two discuss everything from the beginnings of the Avalanche rush, how it felt to be a part of and how it came to be. We dig into Stars Arena and SocialFi, why the onboarding process has been net positive for cr…

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An Interview With Shrapnel: The Future of AAA Gaming on Avalanche 41:59

10M ago41:59

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Shrapnel is a first-person shooter (FPS) game built on the Avalanche blockchain. It is a skill-based competitive game with a rich set of player-creation tools, combining combat, creation, curation, and connection into a community where players own the platform and decide its future.Shrapnel is set in a near-future world where a mysterious substance…

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