Over the past few years, Nelk has become an absolute YouTube sensation. Having risen to prominence with their prank videos, vlogs, and multi-faceted Full Send brand, the individuals behind Nelk have now become involved in NFTs in a big way. As top-tier content creators and professional community builders, the Nelk boys are carving out new ways to bring NFTs to the masses and are actively working to introduce their own community to web3.
In this episode we’re joined by Kyle Forgeard, one of the Nelk founders, and John Shahidi, the President and Manager of Full Send / Nelk as we discuss:How Nelk got into NFTsThe launch of their successful Metacard projectNFTs as a model for community ownership and crowdfundingHow NFTs might change the economic model for creators who built a following in web2And much more!
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How The Nelk Boys Made Nearly $25M on Their First NFT Drop

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In this must-listen nft now podcast episode, Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak recounts his journey from launching the Base Layer-2 to scaling it into a powerhouse for builders and creators in a little over a year. 
He reflects on the 'chewing glass' periods—times of intense difficulty and doubt—but also on the triumphant phases of validation and growth spurred by community engagement and strategic pivots. Pollak speaks to critical growth catalysts like memecoins and the Farcaster ecosystem, weaving technical insights with personal reflections to offer a compelling glimpse into the transformative potential of blockchain technology for creating open, efficient digital platforms.
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In our latest nft now podcast episode, Natalie Stone, General Manager of CryptoPunks, dives into her ambitions for the historic project, emphasizing efforts to integrate the collection into both digital and traditional art worlds. She highlights initiatives aimed at establishing CryptoPunks not just as collectibles, but as key cultural and artistic phenomena. With plans to engage with traditional art institutions and enhance the cultural relevance of NFTs, Stone's leadership is focused on cementing CryptoPunks' position in digital art history, aiming to bridge the gap between innovative digital expressions and established artistic mediums.
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Is Digital Art the Next $1 Trillion Asset Class?

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How The Nelk Boys Made Nearly $25M on Their First NFT Drop

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