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Gen C CoinDesk
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Generation Crypto is focused on how brands and marketers are exploring and building in the Web3 ecosystem to experiment in and potentially transform their businesses. Each week, our hosts Avery Akkineni of Vayner 3 and Sam Ewen from CoinDesk, will dive into how Fortune 500 brands and new start-ups alike are coming to the blockchain and utilizing new technologies, the creator economy and rewriting fandom/ownership to generate attention, gain customers and create value for their bottom line and those of their communities.
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Live from Consensus: Brands Using the Metaverse for Social Good
From the Consensus stage, this episode focuses on the future of immersive technologies, underlining how brands and creators are utilizing these platforms to drive community engagement and social responsibility initiatives.
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Spawning Success: Todd McFarlane on Comics, Toys, and Crypto
Legendary comic creator Todd McFarlane discusses his journey from artist to entrepreneur on this week’s episode of “Gen C”.
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Live from Consensus: Building a Brand on Blockchain Without Talking About Blockchain with Ben Leventhal of Blackbird
From the Consensus stage, Ben Leventhal shares his philosophy of building consumer-friendly crypto brands by prioritizing user experience over crypto buzzwords.
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Live from Consensus: Memes & Money
From the Consensus stage, we explore the rise of meme coins and the financialization of cultural ideas through blockchain technology.
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Live from Consensus: How Digital Assets and Virtual Economies Will Fuel Global Cultural Immersion with Ian Rogers of Ledger
In this interview, Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, discusses the launch of their innovative Ledger Stacks hardware wallet and the importance of digital ownership and self-custody as AI and security threats increase.
Ian Rogers has long been at the forefront of cultural change, from serving as the Beastie Boys' internet guru to helping Yahoo, Beats, and Apple pioneer digital music to guiding LVMH's foray into social and digital media. Now Ledger's Chief Experience Officer, Rogers shares his thoughts on the future of network economies, the role of digital assets in cultural and technological shifts and the importance of protecting your identity in a mixed-reality future. This episode was recorded live at Consensus 2024 in Austin, TX.
Links mentioned from the podcast: Ian Rogers on TwitterWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-
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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.
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Hamster Kombat and Hollywood Controversies: A Peek into Emerging Tech Trends
Avery and Sam explore the latest tech controversies, online security risks and viral crypto games on Telegram.