Web3 Deep Dive

Web3 models can disrupt the billion-dollar media industry


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Rachel Wolfson sat down with Zack Guzman, Founder of Trustless Media and Host of Coinage, to discuss the benefits and challenges of Web3 models for the media industry. 

This week's guest:

Zack Guzman is a crypto journalist and the founder of Web3 media company Trustless Media. Zack is also the host of a community-owned crypto show "Coinage." Additionally, Zack was the creator of Yahoo Finance's "Crypto Corner" and founding host of Yahoo Finance's millennial money show "YFi PM."  Zack previously worked at CNBC as a reporter covering startups and tech. His reporting has been featured across multiple platforms including the New York Post, Washington Post, Huffington Post, NBC, Entrepreneur and AOL. 

🎙️Podcast Info:

Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive 

Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2 

IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4 

Show Outline/Highlights

0:00 – Introduction

2:14 – What is Web3 media?

3:51 – Problems with traditional media and how can Web3 models solve these problems?

9:50 – How does an audience own a Web3 media show?

15:55 – How are Web3 media models that use NFTs different from gated content?

19:15 – Will Web3 media models appeal to the mainstream or just crypto natives?

25:10 – How to overcome challenges associated with Web3 media models?

26:45 – Do Web3 media models see more engagement with viewers?

29:00 – Why Web3 technology is an exciting step for the media sector

30:05 – Details on the Do Kwon interview that appeared on Coinage

37:35 – Did the Cointage audience vote to have Do Kwon on the show?

41:25 – How is a Web3 media decentraLized autonomous organization (DAO) model different from a cooperative business?

43:45 – How can media outlets leveraging Web3 models ensure legitimate news?

46:59 – Explaining the divide between the NFT community and the crypto community and how does this relate to Web3?

48:57 – Will Coinage focus on various news content or just crypto-related content moving forward?

52:10 – Why all Web3 projects are still an experiment

53:50 – What can happen if you break down a wall between a creator and their audience?

54:45 – How to mint a Coinage NFT

55:00 – Final thoughts

Social Links:

⚡️Follow Zack Guzman on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/zGuz 

⚡️Follow Coinage on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Coinage_media 

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🙌 Show Production Team: 

Deanna Wursta, Executive Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannadial/ 

Producer, Mark Gamo: https://instagram.com/markgamo?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=

Director, Alex Wilcox: https://instagram.com/alexanderwilcox?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=

Creative Director, Aron Bender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/

💡 OTHER RESOURCES: 

Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/ 

Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson 

Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3 

Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson

Wursta Website: https://wursta.com/ 

WRST Collabs Website: https://wrst.co/ 

Coinage Website: https://www.coinage.media/ 

If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming shows, please reach out to Rachel via email. 

DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 


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Web3 Deep DiveBy Rachel Wolfson