EP-40 Holoworld AI: Shaping the Future of Web3 Launchpads

In this episode, Tong Pow, co-founder of Hologram (Creators of Holoworld AI and Ava Studio), talks about the evolution of Holoworld AI from its early NFT avatar experiments to becoming a platform that bridges AI and Web3. Tong explains how products like Hologram Extension, Agent Creator, and Ava Studio led to the launch of Hololaunch, a Launchpad designed to help both Web2 and Web3 IPs enter the blockchain space. He discusses Hologram's differentiation in the competitive Launchpad landscape, the roles of Holo and AVA tokens, and the ways AI-powered content creation can amplify community engagement. Tong also shares insights on partnerships, ecosystem growth, and the upcoming HOLO TGE. Text summary.

Shownotes:

00:00 Origins of Holoworld AI and Tong's AI + Crypto Journey

02:09 AI's natural intersection with crypto and NFTs as virtual personas

03:37 Evolution of Holoworld AI Products: Extension, Agent Creator, Ava Studio, and Hololaunch

07:00 Current strategy and expanding to an agentic IP ecosystem

07:59 Why Holoworld AI Built a Launchpad and User-Driven Demand

09:00 Competitive landscape of Launchpads and Holo's positioning

10:46 Trends in AI + on-chain Launchpad evolution

11:51 Differentiation through technology, partnerships, and network effects

13:04 Role of HOLO token in Hololaunch and ecosystem flywheels

14:31 Distinction between HOLO token (ecosystem) and AVA token (app-level utility)

16:42 Ava Studio's advantages over Runway, Pika, and others

18:18 Open beta status of Ava Studio and mobile-first approach

19:16 APIs and SDKs on the roadmap for pro creators

20:01 New workflows vs. traditional production pipelines

20:44 Combining Ava Studio with Hololaunch for creator-driven promotion

21:45 Agent creation and no-code launch stack integration

22:17 Incentive alignment across users, creators, developers, and investors

23:52 Partnerships with Pudgy Penguins and upcoming collaborations

24:45 Upcoming Holo TGE and opportunities for creators and stakers