In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of AI and blockchain with Mike Grantis, Managing Partner at Contango Digital Assets. 🚀 Mike shares his journey from digital marketing to becoming a serial entrepreneur in the crypto space. We explore the origins and growth of Contango Digital Assets, a venture capital firm focused on accelerating the adoption of decentralized systems, especially AI.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:30 Building a Media Brand in the Crypto Space
08:23 Decentralizing AI with the BitTensor Ecosystem
22:22 Entering the Crypto Space as an Engineer
26:26 Vanta: An Investment Community
30:17 Funding Tranches and Finding the Right Partner
35:12 Launching a Token and Marketing Strategies
40:35 Getting Involved with Contango and Vanta

Topics Covered:

- The role of TON coin and Telegram in the crypto ecosystem
- Insights into token economics and investment strategies
- The mission and four pillars of Contango Digital Assets
- Building and scaling a crypto media brand
- The significance of decentralized AI and BitTensor
- Venture capital and fundraising strategies for Web3 projects

Key Takeaways:

Crypto Media and Investment Strategy: Learn how building a media brand like Crypto Weekly can inform and enhance your investment strategy in the crypto space.

Token Launch and Fundraising: Mike shares essential tips for launching tokens and securing funding, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships.

Decentralized AI: Discover why AI needs to be decentralized and how blockchain provides the trust and incentive mechanisms necessary for this shift.

Vanta Club: An exclusive investment community merging into a DAO, offering unique opportunities for Web3 pioneers.

Detailed Discussion Points:

TON Coin and Telegram Integration: Understand the pivotal role of TON coin in the Telegram ecosystem and its implications for the future of crypto communications.

Token Economics and Venture Capital: Mike explains the intricacies of token economics, including how to structure your tokenomics for maximum impact and long-term sustainability. Discover the importance of early-stage venture capital in the crypto space and how Contango Digital Assets navigates this landscape.

Building a Crypto Media Brand: From founding Crypto Weekly to leveraging media for networking and growth, learn the essential steps to build and scale a successful crypto media brand.

Decentralized AI and BitTensor: Explore the revolutionary concept of decentralized AI. Mike delves into BitTensor, a groundbreaking ecosystem for AI and blockchain integration, explaining how it democratizes access to AI resources.

Investment Strategy and Fundraising: Gain insights into the fundraising process for Web3 projects. Mike shares strategies for securing pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding, and the critical role of investor partnerships.

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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