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/TuSijQS6utA Sit down with Sam Peurifoy of Playground Labs & Lewis C…

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…

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…

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 S…

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. Mo…

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…

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,…

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 ga…

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 spannin…

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. Splint…

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 holdi…

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 …

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 Can…

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 inco…

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 calib…

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 …

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…

"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 …

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. Shrapn…

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 Pl…

Web3 is all about ownership. But hypermarketing has led many non-technical users to believe they actually have more rights than they do. Let’s set the record straight. Join guest Dan Patterson, Partner at Sfermion, an NFT-focused venture capital firm, and host Sam Peurifoy, CEO of Playground Labs, a web3 protocol dev organization, as they explore k…