Unleashing the Power of Web3 Gaming: A Conversation with Michael Sanders / Horizon Blockchain Games

Join us on episode 244 as we delve into the exciting world of blockchain gaming with our special guest from Horizon Blockchain Games. Backed by industry giants like Brevan Howard Digital and Ubisoft, Horizon is at the forefront of revolutionizing the gaming ecosystem. Our guest, Michael Sanders, co-founder of Horizon Blockchain Games, will take us on a journey through the potential of web3 and its impact on the gaming industry.

Michael is a dynamic storyteller who has a unique ability to connect the dots and make complex concepts understandable. His passion for blockchain technologies sparked in 2010, and since then, he has immersed himself in the industry as an investor in cryptocurrencies and related startups. With a diverse background, including co-founding a clean energy startup, serving as VP of an advertising agency, and even exploring transformational dance and sound therapy, Michael brings a breadth of experience to the table. He is also an accomplished author, known for his best-selling book, Ayahuasca: An Executive's Enlightenment. Living a life of love, openness, and play, Michael is dedicated to infusing web3 and the emerging dimension with these same values.

Horizon Blockchain Games is a video game studio and blockchain infrastructure company that is paving the way for seamless integration and development in the blockchain gaming space. With their recent Series A funding round, led by Brevan Howard and Morgan Creek, and participation from Ubisoft and Take-Two Interactive Software, Horizon is positioned as a leading force in the industry.

With their all-in-one web3 developer platform and smart wallet called Sequence, Horizon is fast-tracking the process of developing web3 games on blockchain-compatible platforms like Ethereum. We'll explore the benefits of blockchain technology for gaming and how web3 has the power to shape the future of the industry.

Discover the challenges and opportunities in developing web3 games, as well as the shift from play-to-earn to play-and-earn models. Horizon's proof-of-concept technology and tangible gaming experiences showcase the unique possibilities that blockchain and web3 technologies bring to the table.

Don't miss this captivating conversation as we discuss the gaming and web3 outlook, including what's currently available in the market. Join us as we dive into the world of blockchain gaming and uncover the exciting innovations that Horizon Blockchain Games has to offer.

Tune in to The Blockchain Show and embark on a fascinating exploration of the future of gaming with Horizon Blockchain Games and their visionary co-founder, Michael Sanders.