From music to the metaverse, there’s never a dull moment in the entrepreneurial journey of our executive chairman and co-founder Yat Siu. 👣

Join us on The Coffee Break as Yat shares his unique perspective on the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets, how the pro-crypto stance of US legislation is shaping global trends, and why stablecoins are at the center of the conversation.

Discover Yat’s vision for Animoca Brands, insights on the road to crypto mass adoption, how digital assets are a catalyst for financial literacy and can provide on-chain solutions for those in need, and what’s next for the digital asset space.

Grab your favorite beverage and tune in for an inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!

Guest:

⭐ Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands

🔹 This episode of The Coffee Break is brought to you by Matt Solomon from Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about the latest trends in the crypto industry, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

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Disclaimer: The content of this video is for entertainment purposes only and is not an offering, solicitation or recommendation to enter into any transaction. Nothing in this video should be construed as professional advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise). Animoca Brands may hold a direct or indirect interest in the project or company mentioned in the video at the time of posting. Animoca Brands does not accept any liability to you for any transactions that you enter into (or do not enter into). We make no representation or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information in this video and assume no obligation to update any information. In case of any doubt or questions, you are encouraged to seek independent professional advice.

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, Yiting Shan from our investment and strategic partnerships team sits down with Scott Shi, co-founder and CTO of Kite AI, to uncover the advancements that Kite AI has been making in the blockchain space.

Explore the origin story of Kite AI, its EVM-compatible layer one solution powered by Proof of AI, and how it is democratizing scalable access to data across the AI economy.

Guest:

⭐ Scott Shi, co-founder and CTO of Kite AI

🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about the latest trends in the crypto industry, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

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In this episode of The Coffee Break, we're joined by the CEO of ‪San FranTokyo,‬ DT. DT walks us through his founding journey, of how he merged passion with purpose by bringing anime on-chain. It all started with the idea to build San FranTokyo, a city of convergence, where he brought anime on-chain and made it accessible to everyone through technology. From launching an NFT collection to building an anime ID, DT explains how he seeks to optimize the anime and fan experience by creating a digital identity, focusing on product, building a stellar community, and providing an unforgettable experience.

Guest:

⭐ DT, CEO of San FranTokyo

🔹 This episode of The Coffee Break is brought to you by Matt Solomon from Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about the latest trends in the crypto industry, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

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In the recent episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast featuring Sangmin Seo, chairman of Kaia, several key topics shaping the future of Web3 in Asia were discussed in depth.

Explore Sangmin’s professional background and the journey that led him to establish Kaia as a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain tailored for mass adoption, particularly across Asian markets.

Guest:

⭐ Sangmin Seo, chairman of Kaia

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In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, co-founder of Alphabot Alex Broere shares the journey that sparked Alphabot's creation with our director of capital markets Charis Campbell.

He also highlights the key differences between Alphabot's blockchain-focused giveaway system and their Boost platform for Web2 analytics, along with upcoming features including raids and token-related functionalities. With support for 45 different blockchains and a user-centric development approach, Alphabot makes campaign creation seamless through customizable features, all designed with both creators and participants in mind.

Discover how Alphabot is revolutionizing Web3 engagement through its innovative platform.

Guest:

⭐ Alex Broere, co-founder of Alphabot

🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about the latest trends in the crypto industry, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

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On this week’s episode of The Coffee Break, our host Matt Solomon sits down with our head of People & Culture, Eric Smith, to explore the art of web3 talent acquisition in the industry. Explore the strategies used to headhunt in the digital asset space, where talent can sometimes be hard to come by, misconceptions about working in web3, and what it takes to work at Animoca Brands.

Guest:

⭐ Eric Smith, Head of People & Culture at Animoca Brands

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Let's explore the career path of our art director Cherry Leung!

From driving the UX/UI direction at Animoca Brands to creating art for several of our flagship projects, such as Moca Network and Anichess, Cherry has pioneered digital art for a long time. Explore the evolution of digital art through her eyes, in this episode of The Coffee Break!

Guest:

⭐ Cherry Leung, Art Direct at Animoca Brands

🔹 This episode of The Coffee Break is brought to you by Matt Solomon from Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about the latest trends in the crypto industry, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

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In this episode of The Coffee Break, senior marketing manager Lucie Acquaviva shares her perspective on why the fundamentals of marketing—blending science and art—remain unchanged, even in the transition from Web2 to Web3.

With the blockchain space becoming increasingly crowded with narratives, marketers face the challenge of gaining clarity on audience needs and creating impactful experiences for those new to crypto, including a successful Hong Kong's first-ever Web3 consumer event, which helped bridge the gap between blockchain and new audiences through fun, interactive experiences.

Grab your coffee and join the conversation! ☕️

Guest:

⭐ Lucie Acquaviva, Senior Marketing Manager at Animoca Brands

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Welcome to the Open Metaverse Podcast! In this episode, our host and associate director of investments and strategic partnerships Raafeh Rahim sits down with Ricky Wong, co-founder and CFO of Catizen. They delve into Ricky’s professional journey from auditor to Web3 entrepreneur, discussing how his experiences in finance and risk management came in handy when building a successful gaming ecosystem.

Join us for an engaging conversation filled with valuable lessons to explore the future of gaming and blockchain technology.

Guest:

⭐ Ricky Wong

🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about the latest trends in the crypto industry, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

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Welcome to the Open Metaverse Podcast! In this episode, our host, Raafeh Rahim, associate director of investments and strategic partnerships, welcomes Ed Felten, co-founder and chief scientist of Offchain Labs. Join them as they explore Ed’s diverse career journey through technology, policy, and academia, highlighting how these experiences inform his insights into the evolving landscape of Web3. Ed shares valuable lessons from his time in the White House on how regulatory perspectives shape innovation in the crypto space, and discusses the significance of his startup, Arbitrum, in enhancing blockchain scalability and usability.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of technology, policy, and entrepreneurship in the metaverse!

Guest:

⭐ Ed Felten, co-founder and chief scientist of Offchain Labs

🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning more about the latest trends in the crypto industry, follow https://twitter.com/animocaresearch.

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