In this special episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we’re excited to introduce our new partners for the upcoming RWA Base Camp accelerator, the Celo ecosystem. Tune in to hear how they will be supporting the founders, while staying true to their mission.   Join the conversation with: John Goldschmidt, our Head of Partnerships Katie Lundie, Program Manager for RWA Base Camp Freddie Lassados, our Investment Manager Isha Varshney, Head of Ecosystem Strategy at Celo Foundation Juan Diego, Co-founder at Capa (formerly Alcancia) Mauricio Gutiérrez, Co-founder at Tropykus   If you’re a foun ..read more

In this special episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we’re excited to introduce the Futureverse Base Camp cohort. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences directly from the founders as they discuss their journey in the Outlier Ventures accelerator. Join the conversation with Aaron McDonald, co-founder of Futureverse and Born Ready, and Blake Lezenski, Partner Program Director at Outlier Ventures.   Meet the innovative teams shaping the future: Intraverse Lifelike Digital / Gym Vibe MintPass Nucanon Plurality Network REKT Spark Witness the collaboration within and between these dynamic teams ..read more

In this special edition of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke hosts a pivotal webinar with 3 proeminent founders, all pioneers in the AI x Web3 vertical.   Gain valuable founder insights from: Humayun Sheikh, CEO & Founder - Fetch.ai Bruce Pon, Co-Founder - Ocean Protocol  Paul Claudius - Co-founder, DIA Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol and DIA are official Portfolio Ambassadors for the upcoming AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program, eager to support the selected teams.   If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!   Shared thesis for Crypto x AI Found ..read more

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Leonard Dorlöchter, Co-Founder at peaq.   peaq is the home of DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), enabling builders to build DePINs for mobility, connectivity, energy, and more.   If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!   Decentralized infrastructure for IoT Leo's founder journey Challenges fundraising for blockchain Evolution of blockchain adoption German industrial blockchain adoption peaq's technology stack Decentralized backend for machines AI agents for data verificati ..read more

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Fraser Edwards, Co-Founder and CEO at Cheqd.   Cheqd is building the payment infrastructure and the trust layer that enables the creation of marketplaces for Trusted Data.   > Can digital identities be truly self-sovereign?   If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!   - Fraser's background - Cheqd's mission statement - Self-sovereign identity - Deep fakes and trust - Biometrics databases dangers - Diffuse social signals - AI training data bias - Artisanal AI content value - Decentralized ..read more

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, Jamie dives deep into the world of DeFi with Brian Fu, co-founder of zkLend, next generation lending protocol built on Starknet leveraging zk-rollup technology.   Tune in to: Learn about the innovative approach of zkLend in combining scalability, speed, and security within the DeFi space. Gain insights into Brian's journey from traditional finance to becoming an early pioneer in ZK technology. Understand the significance of Layer 2 solutions like Starknet in addressing Ethereum's scalability challenges. Explore zkLend’s commitment to sustainable ..read more

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer and board member at Ledger, a leading provider of cryptocurrency security solutions.   Embarking on a journey that predates the web, Ian Rogers has held positions such as CEO of Beats Music and Chief Digital Officer at LVMH, among others (Yahoo, Apple, Lyst, Dr. Martnes, etc.).   Ian delves into various aspects of Web3 technology, digital ownership, and the intersection of AI and blockchain and much more.   Tune in to: Gain insights into value capture dynamics in digital ..read more

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we dive into a captivating conversation with Ketan Jog, Co-founder & CEO at Absinthe Labs, an AI company shaping the future of incentive distribution in Web3 through their innovative "Points as a Service" approach. Tune in to: Explore Absinthe Labs’ journey as they transition from their initial focus on sybil and bot detection to their current venture in AI-powered incentive distribution. Gain insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding incentive distribution in the digital space. Delve into the concept of the participation economy and ..read more

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome Adrien Stern, co-founder and CEO of Reveel (R3vl), pioneering a new social payments layer on top of existing wallets and fixing the fragmentation problem.   This conversation explores the intersection of technology, business, and entertainment, highlighting the role of AI and blockchain in shaping the future of collaboration and content creation. Tune into: Learn about Reveel's mission as a payout infrastructure for the collaborative economy, focusing on transparency and efficiency in payment distribution. Gain insight on Adrien's entr ..read more

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast,   - Jasper De Maere, Research Lead at Outlier Ventures and - Katie Lundie, RWA Base Camp Program Manager   discuss the transformative potential of tokenizing real-world assets.   They emphasize the importance of updating legacy technology and explore the efficiency gains that can be achieved through asset tokenization. Tune into to: Understand the industry impact and how tokenizing real-world assets can revolutionize traditional industries like art auctions, enhancing efficiency and accessibility. Discover how regulatory acceptance a ..read more