Sporting Crypto Podcast Breaking down the intersection of sports and Web3.

In Ep. 15 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Matt Lord, Director of Technology & Digital Systems at SailGP.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:34 What is SailGP?
08:39 Practical use cases of blockchain
11:51 How does SailGP utilise blockchain?
16:07 How successful have the Web3 products been?
18:02 DAO integration & fan engagement
25:02 Public vs private chains
27:16 Where has blockchain been used badly in sport?
31:00 Interoperability & chain migration
34:21 ESG & blockchain
35:16 Real-world assets on-chain
37:29 Legislation & consumer confidence
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It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms.


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In Ep. 14 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Richard Ayers, Co-Founder of Rematch.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
08:16 Poor utilization of blockchain in sport
11:08 Pressure on commercial teams in sport 
20:27 Web3 & social
24:25 Lifting & shifting in America vs Europe
28:20 What's the biggest Web3 x sport opportunity?
32:23 How hard is it for sports teams & organisations to embrace a Web3 experience?
38:30 Fan engagement
42:02 Is everything overhyped?
46:14 FTX, Binance & regulation
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The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.
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It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms.


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In Ep. 13 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Solo Ceesay, CEO & Co-Founder of Calaxy.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:26 Financial services → crypto
06:20 The importance of decentralised tech
08:09 Rebuilding social media & value transfer
11:46 Calaxy & blockchain
14:11 Creators, feedback & content
19:48 Self custody & security
21:30 Modernising the fan experience
24:32 Loyalty in Web3
27:20 Web3 games & product-market fit
31:06 Karate Combat
32:29 DAOs, sports & adoption
36:26 Building for the 'Why'
40:28 New tools, NFT hype & usage
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The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.
The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.
Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.
It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms.


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In Ep. 12 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Drew Austin, Managing Partner of Red Beard Ventures.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:26 AngelList Syndicates
05:00 SuperRare, NBA Top Shot & ZED RUN
08:33 The importance of digital ownership
12:53 Syndicate & fund investments
16:20 Sports & entertainment from a crypto perspective
22:43 Valuations & sustainable business models
31:59 Knights of Degen
39:19 On-chain network of sports fans
42:01 Fan engagement & finding balance
44:22 DAOs & communication
46:47 Distributed ownership, digital memorabilia & AI
49:31 PFPs: How can they be improved?
51:56 User experience & security
*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!
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The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.
The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.
Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.
It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms.


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 11 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Scott Lawin, CEO of Candy Digital.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:17 Candy Digital & the NFT boom
08:25 Licensing & partnerships
16:43 Leverage in structuring deals & the changing market
18:14 Sustaining in a bear market
21:09 Onboarding users through conversion from less speculative activations
23:04 Fanatics divestment & Palm NFT Studio merge
29:57 Biggest opportunities within sport & Web3
34:17 Sport & gaming within Web3
37:29 Loyalty on-chain vs off-chain
40:38 Identity, privacy & data
42:07 Palm network & future prospects for Candy Digital
46:14 What are you most excited about in the next 3-5 years?
48:35 What do you think is overhyped?
*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!
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The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.
The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.
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It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms.


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 10 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
6:16 The importance of digital ownership
14:28 Innovations in blockchain technology
16:40 OneFootball Labs
25:47 Enhancing fan experiences through Web3
27:22 F1 Delta Time, right holders & licensing
31:39 MotoGP & Formula E
34:09 Biggest opportunity in Web3 & sports over the next decade?
39:56 The future of gaming in Web3
43:05 Is Web3 the next unlock for gaming?
49:36 Paying artists fairly through Web3
54:50 NFT IPs & saturating the Web3 gaming market
01:03:18 Where does crypto need to mature?
01:08:04 What are you most exited about in Web3?
01:10:13 What's overhyped in Web3?
*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!
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This content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.
The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.
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Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.
It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset-industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms.


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com