The Web3 Gamer

Matthew Simone
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Are you interested in the latest developments in gaming and technology? Do you want to learn more about how blockchain, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies are changing the gaming industry? If so, this podcast is for you! In each episode, we'll explore the exciting world of Web3 gaming, blockchain, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies and what they mean for the future of digital entertainment. You'll learn about new games and platforms built on blockchain technology, the rise of cryptocurrencies, and how they're being used in gaming. We'll also talk to experts in the industry who will share their insights and provide a behind-the-scenes look at this fast-growing space. Even if you're new to gaming and technology, we're here to help you understand these emerging technologies and their potential impact on our lives. So join us for an informative and entertaining journey into the world of Web3 gaming and crypto, and discover what the future holds for these exciting technologies!

  1. 11月2日

    #67 - Janna Scott Janna Scott of DeFi Tax on Web3, Blockchain, and AI: Bringing Clarity to Crypto Compliance for Gamers and Builders

    Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Janna Scott — Founder and Crypto Tax Expert at DeFi Tax Project — to explore how compliance, innovation, and transparency are redefining financial accountability in the world of Web3 and DeFi. As the mind behind DeFi Tax, Janna is building a next-generation crypto tax platform designed for both individuals and institutions. The platform provides real-time, audit-ready, and IRS-compliant tax reporting, helping users simplify one of the most complex — and often overlooked — aspects of digital finance. With a background in accounting and years of collaboration with regulatory bodies, Janna is on a mission to bring clarity and trust to crypto taxation. In this episode, we dig into: 🔹 Janna’s Journey Into Crypto and Compliance From traditional accounting to Web3 innovation, Janna shares how her experience with regulatory systems led to building a platform that bridges DeFi and real-world financial standards. 🔹 The Biggest Challenges in Crypto Tax Compliance We break down common pitfalls, misconceptions, and costly mistakes investors make when reporting crypto transactions — and how to avoid them. 🔹 Simplifying the Process: How DeFi Tax Works Janna explains how DeFi Tax automates reporting, generates audit-ready documentation, and integrates with major wallets and protocols to make compliance effortless. 🔹 Preparing for IRS Audits and Regulation Changes We discuss what individuals and institutions should know as the IRS tightens guidance around DeFi, staking, and cross-chain activity — and how tools like DeFi Tax keep users protected. 🔹 The Future of DeFi Regulation and Transparency Janna shares her insights on the evolving relationship between regulators and innovators — and why building trust through transparency is key to mainstream adoption. As one of the leading voices at the intersection of crypto and compliance, Janna Scott is helping shape the future of responsible DeFi participation — making it easier for users to stay secure, compliant, and confident as the Web3 financial landscape evolves. 📢 Tune in now to hear how DeFi Tax is transforming crypto compliance through automation, accuracy, and a vision for a more transparent decentralized economy. Links to Defi Tax's Socials: WebsiteTwitterLinkedInFacebookInstagramReddit Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮 Shoutout to my good friend Cheeky Face for making the intro to my podcast. Give him a like, listen and stream. You can find more on him here: Spotify a...

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  2. 10月12日

    #66 - Arbitrum Gaming Ventures Meets Wildcard: Dan Peng and Blake Waddington on Scaling Web3 Gaming, Blockchain Infrastructure, and Community-Led Esports

    Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Dan Peng — Founding Partner of Arbitrum Gaming Ventures — and Blake Waddington — Community Lead at Wildcard — to explore how blockchain, Web3 gaming, and community-driven ecosystems are converging to shape the future of play. As one of the builders behind Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV), Dan is helping lead a $200M initiative dedicated to accelerating gaming and entertainment adoption on the Arbitrum platform. With a background spanning strategy consulting at BCG, co-founding roles in protocols like Vela, and nearly a decade in tech and SaaS, Dan brings sharp insight into how capital, infrastructure, and ecosystem design can unlock breakthrough Web3 games. Blake joins from Wildcard, a 2v2 collectible card action game (CCAG) built by the creators of Words With Friends and Age of Empires. As Community Lead, he’s focused on growing Wildcard’s player base and bridging the gap between traditional esports audiences and blockchain-powered interactive entertainment. In this episode, we dig into: 🔹 Dan’s Journey Into Web3 Gaming & Venture Building From consulting to co-founding Web3 protocols and now leading Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Dan shares how his career evolved into reshaping blockchain gaming ecosystems. 🔹 The Arbitrum Gaming Ventures Mission We explore how AGV is connecting founders with capital, tools, and support to launch breakout Web3 projects — and why a long-term strategy matters for sustainable adoption. 🔹 Inside Wildcard: A Next-Gen Web3 Esports Game Blake breaks down how Wildcard blends action, strategy, and community into a blockchain-powered competitive game, and how players are responding to the shift toward ownership and interactivity. 🔹 Why Community Is the Real Moat in Web3 Gaming We discuss why community-led growth is essential for Web3 titles, and how Wildcard is experimenting with new models for engagement, fan participation, and esports culture. 🔹 Player Experience vs. Play-to-Earn Hype Dan and Blake share perspectives on why Web3’s success depends on creating engaging, retentive gameplay — not just token incentives — and what lessons have been learned from early failures. 🔹 What’s Next for AGV and Wildcard From ecosystem investments to Wildcard’s roadmap, we dive into what’s coming next and how both teams are building for mass adoption of blockchain gaming. As forward-thinking leaders in the Web3 entertainment space, Dan Peng and Blake Waddington are helping pioneer a future where blockchain, esports, and community-powered economies converge to unlock entirely new categories of digital play. 📢 Tune in now to hear how Arbitrum Gaming Ventures and Wildcard are reinventing Web3 gaming with community-driven ecosystems, breakthrough gameplay, and the infrastructure to scale globally. Links to Arbitrum's Socials: TwitterLinkedIn Links to Wildcard's Socials: Twitter Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮 Shoutout to my good friend a...

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  3. 9月28日

    #65 - Building Web3’s Backbone: NodeOps and Pratik Balar on Decentralized Compute and Trustless Infrastructure

    Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Pratik Balar — Co-Founder and Tech Lead of NodeOps — to explore how decentralized infrastructure, AI, and blockchain systems are converging to power the next generation of Web3. As a pioneering builder in decentralized infrastructure, Pratik has helped design and scale high-performance systems across Tier 1 cloud and bare metal environments. With a strong background in DevSecOps and multi-cloud architecture, along with contributions to the Cosmos ecosystem (Osmosis, Axelar, relayer tools), he brings deep technical insight into how Web3 is evolving under the hood. Today, through NodeOps, Pratik is building what they call DePIN 2.0 — infrastructure that is trustless, community-powered, and built to scale. In this episode, we dig into: 🔹 Pratik’s Journey Into Web3 Infrastructure From enterprise cloud engineering to open-source contributions in Cosmos, Pratik shares how his path led to co-founding NodeOps and reimagining decentralized compute. 🔹 The NodeOps Mission: DePIN 2.0 We explore how NodeOps is redefining decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) by building systems that are scalable, trustless, and community-driven. 🔹 Powering AI and Blockchain With Decentralized Compute Pratik breaks down how NodeOps supports developers, enterprises, and protocols with AI-enabled orchestration and node management tools that lower barriers for non-technical operators. 🔹 Open Source and Ecosystem Contributions We discuss Pratik’s work in the Cosmos ecosystem and how open-source innovation plays a vital role in building resilient Web3 infrastructure. 🔹 Security and Reliability at Scale Pratik explains how DevSecOps principles and multi-cloud strategies ensure NodeOps delivers infrastructure that’s both high-performing and secure. 🔹 What’s Next for NodeOps From expanding partnerships to building a more accessible decentralized compute ecosystem, Pratik lays out the long-term vision for NodeOps and the future of DePIN. As one of the most forward-thinking technical founders in Web3 infrastructure, Pratik Balar is helping pioneer a future where AI and blockchain systems run on decentralized, community-owned networks — creating the backbone for the next era of the internet. 📢 Tune in now to hear how NodeOps is reinventing Web3 infrastructure with scalable, secure, and community-powered decentralized compute. Links to Nodeops's Socials: WebsiteTwitterTelegram Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮 Shoutout to my good friend Cheeky Face for making the intro to my podcast. Give him a like, listen and stream. You can find more on him here: Spotify a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheekyface.music?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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  4. 9月14日

    #64 - From Guilds to Global Economies: Gabby Dizon of Yield Guild Games on Web3 Gaming, Blockchain Ownership, and Community Power

    Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Gabby Dizon — Co-Founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG) — to explore how guild empowerment, community ownership, and Web3 games are converging to create new opportunities in the Metaverse As one of the pioneering builders in Web3 gaming, Gabby has been at the forefront of connecting players, developers, and guilds worldwide. With a background spanning business development and game design at companies like Altitude Games and Boomzap Entertainment, he’s helped shape both the traditional and Web3 gaming industries. Today, through YGG, Gabby is building a global movement where playing together isn’t just fun — it’s a pathway to economic empowerment. In this episode, we dig into: 🔹 Gabby’s Journey Into Web3 Gaming From designing traditional mobile games to co-founding Yield Guild Games, Gabby shares how his career evolved into creating opportunities for millions through blockchain-based play. 🔹 The Mission of YGG: Play Together, Achieve Together We explore how YGG empowers players across the world with equal access, training, and opportunity in Web3 games — turning collective play into real-world impact. 🔹 Guild Empowerment & Community Ownership Gabby breaks down how YGG’s model puts the community at the heart of everything, offering democratic ownership, collaboration, and growth opportunities for players of all levels. 🔹 Why Active Participation Matters We discuss how YGG’s forward momentum comes from its players and guilds, and why action, not just theory, is what drives success in the Web3 space. 🔹 Continuous Innovation in the Metaverse Gabby shares how YGG is experimenting with new frontiers in digital economies, from play-to-earn models to uncharted Web3 game ecosystems, and what innovations are coming next. 🔹 What’s Next for YGG From global expansion to empowering the next generation of gamers, Gabby outlines YGG’s long-term vision of creating a more accessible, inclusive, and opportunity-driven Metaverse. As one of the most forward-thinking founders in Web3 gaming, Gabby Dizon is helping pioneer a future where anyone, anywhere can turn play into purpose — forging new paths in digital worlds that empower players in real life. 📢 Tune in now to hear how Yield Guild Games is reinventing the future of play, where communities thrive, ownership is shared, and gaming becomes a gateway to opportunity. Links to YGG's Socials: WebsiteTwitter Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮 Shoutout to my good friend Cheeky Face for making the intro to my podcast. Give him a like, listen and stream. You can find more on him here: Spotify Instagram If you enjoyed the episode, your support means the world to us. Here’s how you can...

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  5. 8月31日

    #63 - From AI Agents to Encrypted Gameplay: Cais Manai Explains How TEN.xyz Is Pioneering the Blockchain Future of Web3 Gaming

    Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Cais Manai — Co-Founder of TEN.xyz — to explore how AI, iGaming, and encrypted blockchain tech are converging to create unstoppable entertainment economies. As one of the builders behind TEN (The Entertainment Network), Cais is helping design a decentralized Ethereum Layer 2 purpose-built for the intersection of autonomous AI agents, on-chain iGaming, and frictionless betting. TEN’s flagship title, House of TEN, is the world’s first fully on-chain poker room where players can compete against AI agents in a secure, encrypted environment. At the same time, TEN’s architecture redistributes gas fees back to the community — turning participation itself into a revenue stream for builders and players alike. In this episode, we dig into: 🔹 Cais’s Journey Into Web3 Entertainment From co-founding TEN to experimenting with the future of AI-driven games, Cais shares how his path led him to reimagine what digital economies could look like. 🔹 House of TEN: The World’s First On-Chain Poker Room We explore how fully on-chain poker against AI agents works, what makes it different from traditional iGaming, and why it’s a proving ground for decentralized economies. 🔹 AI Meets iGaming at Scale Cais explains how autonomous AI agents, confidential computation, and micropayments create new forms of entertainment — and why AI-native games could be Web3’s breakout use case. 🔹 Building Trust With Encryption We dig into how TEN uses Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) — the same technology trusted by banks and phone manufacturers — to secure gameplay, protect data, and satisfy enterprise-level requirements. 🔹 Scaling Community Alongside Technology From gas fee redistribution to community-led competitions, Cais highlights how TEN is building not just a blockchain, but an ecosystem where users and builders grow together. 🔹 What’s Next for TEN.xyz From mobile-first adoption to the fusion of AI, gaming, and decentralized finance, Cais lays out TEN’s vision for unstoppable entertainment economies at global scale. As one of the most forward-thinking founders in Web3 gaming and AI entertainment, Cais Manai is helping pioneer a future where AI, gaming, and encrypted blockchains converge to create entirely new categories of digital experiences. 📢 Tune in now to hear how TEN.xyz is reinventing the future of play — where every hand, every agent, and every move exists fully on-chain. Links to TEN's Socials: WebsiteTwitter Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮 Shoutout to my good friend Cheeky Face for making the intro to my podcast. Give him a like, listen and stream. You can find more on him here: Spotify Instagram If you enjoyed the episode, your support means the world to us....

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  6. 8月17日

    #62 - Consensus in Two Steps: How Acki Nacki Pushes Blockchain Speed to the Limit — and Powers Web3 Gaming

    Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Mitja Goroshevsky — Co-founder of GOSH and Co-author of the Acki Nacki blockchain — to explore how he’s pushing blockchain technology to its theoretical limits, and why speed and efficiency matter for the future of decentralized apps and gaming. As the former CTO of TON Labs, Mitja has been at the forefront of blockchain innovation for years. His latest breakthrough, Acki Nacki, is the world’s fastest blockchain, capable of reaching consensus in just two communication steps — the theoretical minimum possible. Under his leadership, GOSH raised $6 million and built a vibrant community of 5+ million users through a novel approach: mobile mining that lets every day people secure the network simply by playing games on their phones. In this episode, we dig into:🔹 Mitja’s Journey Into Blockchain From TON Labs to GOSH, Mitja shares how his path led him to tackling one of the hardest problems in blockchain: speed and scalability without compromise. 🔹 Why Acki Nacki is a Breakthrough We explore how Acki Nacki achieves consensus in just two steps, what that means compared to other blockchains, and how it could change the economics of Web3. 🔹 GOSH’s Mobile Mining Revolution Mitja explains how GOSH onboarded millions of users through gamified mining on smartphones — lowering the barrier to entry and letting anyone participate in securing the network. 🔹 Scaling Communities Alongside Technology With millions of users and a thriving builder ecosystem, Mitja shares lessons from scaling both tech and community at the same time. 🔹 What’s Next for GOSH and Acki Nacki From developer monetization to mass adoption through mobile-first design, Mitja lays out his vision for a world where securing blockchains is as accessible as playing a game. As one of the most forward-thinking builders in blockchain, Mitja Goroshevsky is leading the charge into a new era where sp eed, accessibility, and community converge. 📢 Tune in now to hear how Acki Nacki and GOSH are rewriting what’s possible in decentralized technology — and why the future might fit in your pocket. Links to GOSH's Socials: WebsiteTwitter Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮 Shoutout to my good friend Cheeky Face for making the intro to my podcast. Give him a like, listen and stream. You can find more on him here: Spotify Instagram If you enjoyed the episode, your support means the world to us. Here’s how you can help: Leave a Review: Your feedback helps others discover our podcast.Share the Episode: Spread the word by sharing with friends, family, and on social media. Tag us—we’d love to connect with you!Support Us: Consider contributing on Patreon or sending BTC to...

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  7. 8月4日

    #61 - How Irys Is Powering Next-Gen Web3 Games and Programmable Data with CEO Josh Benaron

    Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Josh Benaron, Founder and CEO of Irys, to explore how programmable data is reshaping what's possible for gaming, content, and the onchain future — and why static storage is no longer enough. As the creator of Irys, Josh is building the world’s first programmable datachain — a system where data isn’t just stored, but acts, enforces, and evolves through embedded logic and onchain execution. With Irys, developers can turn passive data into active infrastructure for everything from smart contract-driven game mechanics to verifiable ownership and royalties. From NFT rights enforcement to dynamic game data and composable media layers, Irys makes data more than durable — it makes it useful. In this episode, we dig into: 🔹 Why Data Needs to Be Programmable Josh explains how most Web3 storage is stuck in a static model — and why that’s holding builders back. With Irys, data can carry its own rules, enforce logic onchain, and directly support applications without relying on external systems. 🔹 Making Data Verifiable, Available, and Accountable We explore Irys’s unique approach to decentralized validation, including its multi-ledger system, ingress proofs, and Matrix Packaging — and why true trust requires more than just “permanent” storage. 🔹 What IrysVM Unlocks for Onchain Apps & Games Josh breaks down how IrysVM lets smart contracts interact directly with stored data — making it possible to automate royalties, enforce access controls, or power in-game logic based on verified player actions. 🔹 Scaling Storage Without Fragmentation With unified onchain storage and execution, Irys eliminates the cost and complexity of bouncing between protocols. That means no more bolted-together hacks or unpredictable storage fees — just programmable, composable infrastructure from day one. 🔹 What’s Next for Programmable Data From developer monetization to dynamic NFTs and beyond, Josh shares his vision for a world where data becomes a living primitive — not just something we store, but something we build with. As one of the most forward-thinking builders in the Web3 data space, Josh Benaron is leading the charge toward an onchain future where storage meets execution, and data finally does something. 📢 Tune in now to hear how Irys is unlocking the next era of decentralized applications — one programmable byte at a time. Links to Irys's Socials: WebsiteTwitter Stay up to date with Josh: LinkedInTwitter Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮 Shoutout to my good friend Cheeky Face for making the intro to my podcast. Give him a like, listen and stream. You can find more on him here: a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hJ7pdlrVnhAPtDcTGeVZx?si=SPY0AqKxTE-EvU0cql5F_Q" rel="noopener...

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  8. 7月20日

    #60 - Inside Pinata with Kyle Tut: How Decentralized Media Delivery Is Reshaping NFTs, Gaming, and the Web3 Creator Economy

    Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Kyle Tut, Co-Founder and CEO of Pinata, to dive into the future of content infrastructure for Web3 — and why NFTs, gaming, and the metaverse desperately need better tools for creators and devs. As the driving force behind Pinata, Kyle has built one of the most trusted platforms for managing, sharing, and monetizing content on IPFS. With a vision of turning the decentralized web into a user-friendly experience, Pinata is empowering developers and brands to take full control of their digital assets — without relying on centralized gatekeepers. From NFT drops and dynamic game assets to entire metaverse experiences, Pinata offers powerful content delivery tools that make Web3 fast, reliable, and creator-first. In this episode, we dig into: 🔹 Why Web3 Needs Better Content Infrastructure Kyle explains why slow load times and broken links are killing user experience — and how Pinata is solving this with fast, persistent, decentralized delivery. 🔹 Building Tools That Empower Creators We explore how Pinata gives creators the power to own, manage, and monetize their content — whether they’re dropping NFTs, building virtual worlds, or launching games. 🔹 The Role of IPFS in Web3 Gaming Kyle breaks down how decentralized storage is being used in real-time games, immersive experiences, and NFT ecosystems — and why IPFS is more than just a buzzword. 🔹 Scaling Without Sacrificing Control With tools like Submarining and dedicated gateways, Pinata lets devs scale content delivery without giving up privacy or user access controls. 🔹 What’s Next for Web3 Media & Gaming From plug-and-play infrastructure to creator monetization, Kyle shares his vision for a content layer that empowers developers and disappears into the background for players. As one of the earliest builders on IPFS and a thought leader in decentralized content, Kyle Tut brings sharp insight into what it takes to scale the Web3 creator economy — not just technically, but philosophically. 📢 Tune in now to hear how Pinata is building the content backbone of the decentralized internet. Links to Pinata's Socials: WebsiteTwitter Stay up to date with Jack: LinkedInTwitter Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮 Shoutout to my good friend Cheeky Face for making the intro to my podcast. Give him a like, listen and stream. You can find more on him here: Spotify Instagram If you enjoyed the episode, your support means the world to us. Here’s how you can help: Leave a...

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Are you interested in the latest developments in gaming and technology? Do you want to learn more about how blockchain, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies are changing the gaming industry? If so, this podcast is for you! In each episode, we'll explore the exciting world of Web3 gaming, blockchain, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies and what they mean for the future of digital entertainment. You'll learn about new games and platforms built on blockchain technology, the rise of cryptocurrencies, and how they're being used in gaming. We'll also talk to experts in the industry who will share their insights and provide a behind-the-scenes look at this fast-growing space. Even if you're new to gaming and technology, we're here to help you understand these emerging technologies and their potential impact on our lives. So join us for an informative and entertaining journey into the world of Web3 gaming and crypto, and discover what the future holds for these exciting technologies!

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  • 创作者
    Matthew Simone
  • 活跃年份
    2023年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    70
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © Copyright 2025 Matthew Simone
  • 节目网站
    The Web3 Gamer