Social Block

We finally have a not-so-financial podcast episode. Our host Magy converses with Ian Bentley, CEO of WAGMI Games, as they explore our new realities and whether Web3 gaming will take over the (real) world.

Web3 gaming refers to decentralized projects where players have ownership of in-game assets, like a skin for your character or a rare item. Where it differs from more traditional games is the features including transparency, ownership and interoperability, in-game economy, and new monetization methods.

Magy and Ian go over the role of NFTs (a “three-letter bad word” according to Ian) in these games, grinding, digital collectible ownership, in-game economies, gaming as a % of global entertainment revenue, and so much more than meets the eye. Sit back, relax, and play the episode.

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Before you decide that this episode is about starting a new global federation, we'll just say it's actually about cross-border transactions – not just of money, but of any kind really.

In this episode, Magy talks to Esteban Villegas, CEO & Co-founder of Zulu, and together they go through how blockchain can be handy for remittances, and transferring money internationally fast.

Of course, since it is the Social Block we also talked about how blockchain's potential to transcend borders can help with other aspects of life like getting university degrees verified abroad, tracking international supply chains, and much more.

Follow the Social Block host Magy Hristova on X: @HristovaMagy

Send your feedback, topics, and guest suggestions to: [email protected]

Send your feedback, topics, and guest suggestions to: [email protected]

Dive into our very first episode “Who Owns Your Money?” with guest Shahar Zohar from Fireblocks. 

So what does blockchain bring to the table when it comes to the delicate balance between personal ownership and institutional custodianship, and why do we think money ownership is a spectrum rather than a black-and-white concept? Listen to find out.

In this episode, we redefine money ownership in a world of fiat, banks, stablecoins, CBDCs, cryptocurrencies, and even Web3 and NFTs, exploring the transformative potential of blockchain through self-custody and sovereignty, and the role of custodial solutions.

Follow Social Block host Magdalena Hristova on Twitter: @HristovaMagy

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This is the Social Block, your new destination for exploring the riveting intersection of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and society. Our inaugural episode, "Who Owns Your Money," is coming soon, so stay tuned and get ready to reimagine the world around you with the Social Block.

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