Will T dives into the future of decentralized media, lessons from Film3, and how Kingfisher Media is redefining education and publishing in Web3.

From fair creator royalties to sustainable advisory models, this episode explores why blockchain is uniquely positioned to transform media—and how it’s already happening. We also touch on the challenges of distribution and the power of giving creators full control.

Timestamps:

00:07 – The creator economy in Web3

00:29 – Moving beyond agency models and taking control

01:40 – The future of media is decentralized

02:42 – Film3: Surviving the bear market

03:55 – Why Will founded Kingfisher Media

05:20 – The verticals of an educational media company

06:30 – Making content more equitable and accessible

07:30 – Why there’s no "top dog" in decentralized media

08:25 – Distribution in a fragmented media landscape

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⚠️ Disclaimer This episode does not constitute financial advice. Web3, blockchain media, and decentralized networks involve risk. Always DYOR — Do Your Own Research.