Pushing Web3 Forward: Scaling Bitcoin, Unlocking Creativity, Building Communities with Animoca Brands, CryptoCastle, Art by VESA, NewTribe Capital

Many people won’t associate the Middle East with the burgeoning Web3 industry, but it’s actually one of its busiest hotspots right now! From Saudi Arabia to the UAE, we’ll find developers, users, and even governments pitching in to create a favorable environment for innovation in the space. In this episode, we hear from some of the industry's biggest names as they grace Dubai. Josh Kriger quizzes them on the latest developments on the horizon and the potential of this geographic region to make massive contributions to the industry. On the list are Yat Siu of Animoca Brands, the legendary CryptoCastle founder Yanislav Malahov, visual artist VESA and Juliet Su of NewTribe Capital. Support us through our Sponsors:💲 Simplify your crypto payments with Request and get 1 month FREE through our referral link!🎥 Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Cast Magic to make your content creation process easy!When you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission.🔑 Key Takeaways:◆ Bitcoin is becoming more than just a store of value, with new capabilities like Ordinals that allow you to "store culture" on the blockchain. ◆ Yanislav Malahov talks about Hyperchains, a Bitcoin scaling solution his CryptoCastle project has been working on that would allow easy launching of proof-of-stake sidechains. ◆ VESA discusses how AI will transform creative industries like art and film, providing tools for creators to build interactive, personalized 360-degree worlds. ◆ Juliet Su explains how NewTribe Capital aims to build a "decentralized digital tribe" of people who believe in the promise of open technologies. ◆ Saudi Arabia's commitment to gaming/esports and the UAE's regulatory collaboration makes the region well-positioned for crypto adoption. ◆ Decentralized identities on the blockchain could help solve privacy issues many internet users face today. 💬 Quotes: ◆ Bitcoin is a country, effectively. It has a certain culture and a very particular dynamic. - Yat Siu ◆ Never give up. Just hold on to really great original ideas because at some point, if the timing is right, it might be a really good opportunity to get some value out of the work. - Yanislav Malahov ◆ There's an opportunity for creators to reach new heights with their own creativity by using AI as a toolset. - VESA ◆ We are trying to create a new type of decentralized digital tribe for people who believe in the future of free technology. - Juliet Su 🙏 Thank you to the Casper Association for Sponsoring our Edge of Asia Series! 🌏👻 Casper is the nonprofit leader in driving Web3 mass adoption and decentralization. They facilitate validator memberships, ensuring governance and network reliability, while actively engaging the community in creating a user-friendly and scalable environment!🔔 Stay connected with Casper Network's journey by checking out our Edge of Casper series every month!--- More from Edge of NFT:🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 🖱 Website 👥 Facebook🧳 LinkedIn 🥾 Reddit 🕹 Discord🤖 Follow our NEW AI podcast, the Edge of AI--- This is not financial or tax advice. Edge of NFT content is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Whenever making financial decisions, we recommend doing your own research and talking to your accountant for financial advice. Disclosure: From time-to-time we may feature sponsored content for which we receive value and we may share links for which we receive a commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. See our full Disclaimer, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Copyright Notice for details.