149: Building Shardeum: Scaling Solutions and Community Insights with Kelsey McGuire, Chief Growth officer of Shardeum

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Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Web3 with Kelsey, who transitioned from the fashion and beauty industry in NYC to becoming a key player in the crypto space. In this episode, Kelsey shares her serendipitous entry into the world of blockchain, starting with ConsenSys in 2018, and her current role in shaping Shardeum, an innovative L1 blockchain project. Discover the unique scaling mechanisms Shardeum is developing, the human-centric approach to decentralization, and Kelsey's expert tips on building vibrant, engaged communities in the fast-paced crypto industry. Whether you're a seasoned crypto enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this episode is packed with insights on navigating the Web3 landscape.

Key Points:

• Kelsey’s Journey into Crypto: From fashion to Web3 and ConsenSys.

• The Excitement of the Crypto Industry: Volatility and the thrill of innovation.

• Introduction to Shardeum: Shardeum’s unique scaling mechanisms and decentralization approach.

• Community Building Tips: Starting with a small base and developing community personas.

• Engaging and Retaining Community Members: Importance of community feedback and in-person meetups.

• Diversifying Event Participation: Strategies to engage diverse groups in events.

• Challenges in Community Building: Setting realistic expectations and managing community frustrations.

• Differentiating Shardeum from L2s: Building an L1 from scratch for intentional scalability and decentralization.

• Trends in Web3 Community Building: More polished communication and institutional interest.

Disclaimer:

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.

Connect with Kelsey and Shardeum here:

• General Website: https://shardeum.org/

• The Airdrop Landing Page: https://shardeum.org/blog/shardeum-shm-airdrop-phase-1/

• Shardeum Twitter: https://x.com/shardeum

• Kelsey Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseykmcguire/

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