The Outlier Ventures Podcast

Beyond the Hype of Real World Assets, with Katie Lundie of Outlier Ventures

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 and certainty of asset tokenization are increasing, creating a conducive environment for asset tokenization.
• Learn the progress in technical infrastructure supporting asset tokenization and how the availability of tools and platforms support seamless transfer of real-world assets onto blockchain networks.
• Get insight into how Outlier Ventures offers a dedicated program for real-world asset tokenization, providing mentorship and networking opportunities for founders.
• Learn what founders can expect from the accelerator program and what is encouraged for innovators to capitalize on the potential of tokenization.

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Addressing Web3 decentralization through AI with Ruth Galvin

In this special edition episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome Ruth Galvin, the Program Manager for the upcoming AI X Crypto Base Camp program. Ruth speaks with Jasper De Maere, Research Lead, to discuss the newly launched program and the limitless potential that AI and Crypto can realise together.

Tune in to:

• Understand the significance of the convergence of AI and crypto technologies
• Explore the potential of combining AI and blockchain to address structural issues such as misinformation and data privacy.
• Discover the types of projects Outlier Ventures is looking for, including those focused on decentralizing resources, AI agents, cryptographically enhanced AI, and AI with 3D augmentation
• Learn about the opportunities for founders in this space and how they can join the program
  
  

Apply here.

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Founder Insights on Web3 Gaming, with Tobias Batton of Ex Populus

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome Tobias Batton, founder and CEO of Ex Populus, the first Web3 games developer to contribute to Xai.

 

Tobias is known for his Signal Zero publishing platform which drove nearly 1 billion installs for mobile games from companies like MZ, Supercell, and many others. 

Tune in to:

 

- Learn about the gaming industry trends and Tobias' experience building multiple gaming startups over 20+ years
- Understand the challenges of deploying blockchain games and how Ex Populus worked to solve them through technologies like layer 3 scaling
- Discover how the XAI network testnet saw massive adoption through reduced friction and account abstraction
- Get an overview of the partnerships, games, and deal flow for the XAI ecosystem post-mainnet launch
- Gain advice for founders on bootstrapping effectively, focusing on customers over VCs, and achieving consistent success

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Bringing the Physical World On Chain, with Outlier Ventures

In this special edition episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome three Outliers:

- Katie Lundie, Program Manager RWA Base Camp

- Jasper de Maere, Research Lead

- Dimi Chatzianagnostou, Head of Investments and Cryptoeconomics

to dive into the details of our newly launched RWA Base Camp accelerator program.

Tune in to:

1. Find out how we support founders building infrastructure and applications to advance tokenized Real World Assets
2. Learn how startups building in this space can join the program
3. Explore the reasons Outlier Ventures sees tokenization of Real World Assets as a major opportunity to bring the benefits of blockchain like transparency and immutability to physical assets
4. Discover what projects we are looking for, such as startups focused on financialization of assets, infrastructure, intangible assets, and physical assets

For more details and to apply, click here.

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Autonomous Economic Agents in Web3, with Humayun Sheikh of Fetch.ai

Today, we're excited to revisit our most popular episode from the past year, one that resonated deeply with our listeners.

In this special re-airing, join us as we dive into a fascinating conversation with Humayun Sheikh, the visionary co-founder of Fetch.ai. Fetch.ai is at the forefront of integrating automation and AI capabilities into peer-to-peer applications, with a keen focus on harnessing the power of blockchain technology.

If you're an AI pioneer, investor, or enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss out on the conversation:

• Discover how decentralized Web3 infrastructure can facilitate value exchange with existing Web2 infrastructure;
• Delve into the concepts of autonomous economic agents that can interact and form marketplaces to complete tasks on behalf of users.
• Learn about the benefits of the open economic framework;
• Explore the power of task automation;
• Find out why sovereign agents might be the future of virtual assistants, as opposed to current limitations with products like Alexa.

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Web3 is Changing the Game for Consumer Brands, with Marc Baumann of FiftyOne Ventures

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Marc Baumann, Founder of FiftyOne Ventures joins our host Jamie Burke to delve into the the dynamic landscape of consumer brands in the Web3 space.

 

Tune in to:

• Explore how leading global brands are actively embracing the Web3 space, experimenting with technologies and recognizing the potential for enhanced consumer engagement.
• Explore the four main Web3 consumer brand verticals: tokenization/NFTs, loyalty/rewards, community/immersive commerce, and data/analytics and learn how brands are venturing into these areas to create innovative and meaningful experiences.
• Discover how brands are using NFT-based loyalty experiences to engage their core customer base, unlocking perks and paving the way for future activations.
• Learn about the rise of community-led brands, where NFT-based communities actively contribute to brand building, fostering loyalty, advocacy, and product development and cultural impact.
• Understand the challenge of on-chain data transparency in Web3. Explore how brands navigate this issue, focusing on potential solutions and privacy-centric approaches.
• Explore macro trends like omni-channel experiences, gamification, and improved infrastructure, shaping the future of brand activations in the Web3 space.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the evolving world of Web3 branding and discover the potential for transformative economic growth, wealth generation, and shifts in consumer engagement.

 

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How Web3 and RWAs Unlock Exponential Wealth via a Computable Economy, with Justin Banon and Jason Potts

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes:

- Justin Banon, co-founder of Boson Protocol
- Jason Potts, Director of Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT University,

to dive deeper into Real World Assets (RWAs) tokenization, based on their new research paper 'Digital institutions create wealth by increasing economic computational complexity'.

Tune in to:

1. Get up to date with the lates Boson Protocol developments (check out Justin's previous episode on The Metaverse Podcast)
2. Gain insight into the emergence of a digital economy revolutionizing traditional economic structures.
3. Explore the reasons for economists' resistance to crypto, focusing on misinterpretation and the need for open-mindedness towards innovative economic technologies.
4. Discover how a fully digitized economy can enhance efficiency and connectivity by integrating all components through a digital, trust-based framework.
5. Learn about the integration of real-world assets into blockchain technology, focusing on trust and verifiability challenges and innovative solutions.
6. Explore Boson Protocol's method for ensuring secure decommerce transactions, focusing on escrow, NFT-based assurance, and decentralized dispute resolution.
7. Learn how digital innovations like crypto and AI drive economic complexity, fostering exponential wealth growth and reshaping global economic and political landscapes.
8. Discover how emerging digital protocols enable diverse, interconnected economic systems, promoting individual sovereignty and reshaping traditional global economic models.

Read the research paper here.

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New Horizons in Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining, with Ryan Condron of Lumerin Protocol

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, Ryan Condron, creator of Lumerin Protocol and CEO of Titan Industries, joins our host Jamie Burke to discuss a transformative shift in traditional Bitcoin mining.

 

Ryan shares Lumerin's vision, delving into how Titan and Lumerin offer sustainable, decentralized alternatives for Bitcoin mining.

Tune in to:

1. Learn about a decentralized alternative to traditional Bitcoin mining. The focus on peer-to-peer, low-cost decentralized marketplace aims to address centralization concerns in the crypto space.
2. Gain an insider's perspective into the current trends in the crypto industry and predictions for its future development.
3. Learn about the challenges faced by users in traditional mining pools.
4. Uncover the need for decentralized solutions to maintain censorship resistance across various applications.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that explores the intersection of decentralization and innovation in traditional mining

 

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Emerging trends shaping crypto in 2024, with Ioana Surpateanu of CryptoUK

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Ioana Surpateanu of Crypto UK, joins our host, Jamie Burke, offering a unique 2023 recap and a forward-looking perspective into 2024's Web3 advancements.

Tune in to:

• Discover Ioana's pivotal role in championing small-scale crypto projects and shaping CryptoUK's stance in regulatory conversations.
• Unpack 2023's significant events in crypto, from high-profile trials to industry recoveries. Explore how these developments have reshaped the landscape.
• Gain insights into the nuanced regulatory environments in the EU, UK, Asia, and the US, with emphasis on MiCA regulation and the anticipation of UK legislation.
• Understand the expectations for crypto adoption and regulation in central South America, the US, the EU, and China, and the need for crypto experts in regulatory decisions.
• Explore the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), covering tokenization of real-world assets, decentralized commerce, and the potential impact of ETFs entering the crypto market.

Listen to this episode for a comprehensive exploration of the regulatory challenges, global perspectives, and innovative trends shaping the crypto industry in 2024.

 

Read our Web3 2023/2024 report, a 39-page overview of what 2024 has in store for Web3, with the benefit of learnings from the past 12 months in the space.

 

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”The best time to start a crypto company is during the bear market”, with Charlie Shrem

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we're delighted to welcome Charlie Shrem, a renowned Bitcoin advocate and founding member of the Bitcoin Foundation.

Charlie is an official mentor of our upcoming Bitcoin Base Camp and will support teams within the accelerator program.

 

Tune in to:

• Learn more about Charlie's background as an early Bitcoin entrepreneur and his role in founding the Bitcoin Foundation.
• Dive into the early days of the Bitcoin community and ecosystem in 2011-2012 and compare it to today.
• Find out more about the new venture capital fund, Druid Ventures, and their investment thesis.
• Explore the current state of the Bitcoin and crypto industries and regulations in the US versus Europe.
• Get some valuable advice for founders on navigating the Bitcoin ecosystem and community.
• Explore opportunities for innovation across the Bitcoin stack from core development to middleware to applications.
• Gain optimism for the future of Bitcoin and crypto going into 2024.

 

Apply to our Bitcoin Base Camp accelerator program by the end of Dec 2023.

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