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Animoca Brands Presents

We are a global Web3 leader with the mission to deliver digital property rights to consumers, helping to establish the open metaverse and its associated network effects. The company realizes its mission via three integrated business pillars: operating Web3 businesses to advance blockchain adoption, providing digital asset advisory services, and investment management, with a portfolio of investments in over 540 companies. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com. The information provided in

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3:13

Reimagining Future Economies | Financing Education at...

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2026/03/06

We tell the next generation that education is the key to a brighter future, but today, access is gated, trust is fading, and financing is broken. Open Campus is reimagining education as an asset class. Instead of a one-way street where learners pay, consume, and leave, Open Campus introduces an ownership layer, turning learning into something you truly own, verify, and leverage across your digital life. In this episode, we explore the three foundational cracks in the global education system -

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3:05

Reimagining Future Economies | Data as Economic...

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2026/03/06

In only two years, ‬Moca Network has onboarded over 3 million users! Moca 3.0 represents the boldest evolution yet, redefining the digital identity of users. Why Moca 3.0 exists: Many users are frustrated by consumer apps, platforms, and loyalty programs capturing their data without consent. Major companies like Facebook and LinkedIn have been profiting off user data without sharing the revenue. Moca believes that data should be the new asset class—an asset that users OWN. In this video, we'll

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37:31

Building The Creator Economy with The Sandbox

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/12/18

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, our host Luca Ioannis is joined by co-founder and global ambassador of @TheSandboxGame Sebastien Borget. Tune in as they uncover the evolution of The Sandbox and how the social gaming platform has set a precedent for immersive virtual experiences in the metaverse, through partnerships with major brands and celebrities like Gucci and Snoop Dogg. Together, Luca and Seb explore the challenges encountered by creators in the digital asset space, how The

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48:50

Navigating the Crypto Landscape with Digital Asset

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, our host Luca welcomes Eric Saraniecki, Co-founder and Head of Network Strategy at Digital Asset (Canton Network). They discuss the evolution of digital currencies and blockchain technology, diving into Eric's founding journey, from early involvement in digital assets to leading blockchain infrastructure projects. Together, they delve into the challenges and opportunities of the cryptocurrency space, exploring how Canton Network is setting a precedence

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33:51

Altcoin Public Company Treasuries

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/10/23

The playbook for public companies holding Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) was pioneered by MicroStrategy with Bitcoin accumulation. But what happens when companies start stocking their balance sheets with altcoins? In this episode, our research team breaks down the emerging trend of altcoin public company treasuries. We cover what are DATs, how MicroStrategy set the precedent, how these companies leverage capital markets to fund their crypto purchases, and the common characteristics of the recent

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11:24

The $400T Real-World Assets Opportunity with NUVA

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/10/08

Can blockchain make institutional-grade financial assets accessible to everyone?In this episode of The Coffee Break, our host Matt and our deputy COO Brian Chan delve into the opportunity of tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), why this $400 trillion market is ripe for disruption, and how NUVA is building an innovative marketplace to make on-chain finance open and accessible.If you’re curious about how Web3 is redefining ownership, this conversation is a must-watch.Guest:⭐ Brian Chan, deputy COO of

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103:56

Scaling Mass Adoption with Telegram and TON

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/09/04

In this Open Metaverse Podcast episode, our host Luca sits down with former President of TON Foundation and the Executive Chairman of TON Strategy Manuel Stotz to discuss the latest trends in digital finance and how TON is tapping into emerging markets. Together, they delve into how the various cycles of crypto, Manny's journey in the digital asset space, his work as President of TON Foundation, and what lies ahead for the digital asset industry. Tune in to gain exclusive insights about TON and

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58:11

Crypto ETFs Explained

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/09/03

This podcast introduces the world of Crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Hosted by the Animoca Brands Research Team, this episode delves into why crypto ETFs are a crucial development for traditional finance and the crypto space.Learn about the global landscape, market size projections, key regulatory issues, and the nuances between different types of crypto ETFs, including spot vs. synthetic products. Explore the impact of ETF inflows on crypto prices, the factors influencing the approval of new

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20:19

Reimagining The Way We View Digital Property Rights

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/07/15

From music to the metaverse, there’s never a dull moment in the entrepreneurial journey of our executive chairman and co-founder Yat Siu. 👣 Join us on The Coffee Break as Yat shares his unique perspective on the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets, how the pro-crypto stance of US legislation is shaping global trends, and why stablecoins are at the center of the conversation. Discover Yat’s vision for Animoca Brands, insights on the road to crypto mass adoption, how digital assets are a

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32:40

Unlocking AI's Full Potential with Kite AI

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, Yiting Shan from our investment and strategic partnerships team sits down with Scott Shi, co-founder and CTO of Kite AI, to uncover the advancements that Kite AI has been making in the blockchain space. Explore the origin story of Kite AI, its EVM-compatible layer one solution powered by Proof of AI, and how it is democratizing scalable access to data across the AI economy.Guest:⭐ Scott Shi, co-founder and CTO of Kite AI🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is

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12:38

Powering The Future of Global Anime Culture

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/07/03

In this episode of The Coffee Break, we're joined by the CEO of ‪San FranTokyo,‬ DT. DT walks us through his founding journey, of how he merged passion with purpose by bringing anime on-chain. It all started with the idea to build San FranTokyo, a city of convergence, where he brought anime on-chain and made it accessible to everyone through technology. From launching an NFT collection to building an anime ID, DT explains how he seeks to optimize the anime and fan experience by creating a digital

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29:18

Spearheading Web3 Adoption in Asia with Kaia

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/06/26

In the recent episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast featuring Sangmin Seo, chairman of Kaia, several key topics shaping the future of Web3 in Asia were discussed in depth.Explore Sangmin’s professional background and the journey that led him to establish Kaia as a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain tailored for mass adoption, particularly across Asian markets.Guest:⭐ Sangmin Seo, chairman of Kaia🔹 The Open Metaverse Podcast is brought to you by Animoca Brands. If you are interested in learning

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39:22

Winning the Web3 Crowd with Alphabot

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/06/26

In this episode of the Open Metaverse Podcast, co-founder of Alphabot Alex Broere shares the journey that sparked Alphabot's creation with our director of capital markets Charis Campbell. He also highlights the key differences between Alphabot's blockchain-focused giveaway system and their Boost platform for Web2 analytics, along with upcoming features including raids and token-related functionalities. With support for 45 different blockchains and a user-centric development approach, Alphabot makes

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17:04

Finding and Hiring Talent in Web3

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/06/12

On this week’s episode of The Coffee Break, our host Matt Solomon sits down with our head of People & Culture, Eric Smith, to explore the art of web3 talent acquisition in the industry. Explore the strategies used to headhunt in the digital asset space, where talent can sometimes be hard to come by, misconceptions about working in web3, and what it takes to work at Animoca Brands.Guest:⭐ Eric Smith, Head of People & Culture at Animoca Brands🔹 This episode of The Coffee Break is brought to

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23:58

When Art Meets Blockchain

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/06/10

Let's explore the career path of our art director Cherry Leung! From driving the UX/UI direction at Animoca Brands to creating art for several of our flagship projects, such as Moca Network and Anichess, Cherry has pioneered digital art for a long time. Explore the evolution of digital art through her eyes, in this episode of The Coffee Break!Guest:⭐ Cherry Leung, Art Direct at Animoca Brands 🔹 This episode of The Coffee Break is brought to you by Matt Solomon from Animoca Brands. If you are

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9:30

Web2 vs. Web3 Marketing: What Stays the Same and What...

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/05/23

In this episode of The Coffee Break, senior marketing manager Lucie Acquaviva shares her perspective on why the fundamentals of marketing—blending science and art—remain unchanged, even in the transition from Web2 to Web3. With the blockchain space becoming increasingly crowded with narratives, marketers face the challenge of gaining clarity on audience needs and creating impactful experiences for those new to crypto, including a successful Hong Kong's first-ever Web3 consumer event, which helped

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42:22

Gamifying Ownership with Catizen

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/04/29

Welcome to the Open Metaverse Podcast! In this episode, our host and associate director of investments and strategic partnerships Raafeh Rahim sits down with Ricky Wong, co-founder and CFO of Catizen. They delve into Ricky’s professional journey from auditor to Web3 entrepreneur, discussing how his experiences in finance and risk management came in handy when building a successful gaming ecosystem. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with valuable lessons to explore the future of gaming and

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42:11

From the White House to Offchain Labs: Ed Felten's...

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/04/23

Welcome to the Open Metaverse Podcast! In this episode, our host, Raafeh Rahim, associate director of investments and strategic partnerships, welcomes Ed Felten, co-founder and chief scientist of Offchain Labs. Join them as they explore Ed’s diverse career journey through technology, policy, and academia, highlighting how these experiences inform his insights into the evolving landscape of Web3. Ed shares valuable lessons from his time in the White House on how regulatory perspectives shape

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5:17

GAMEE - Blending Entertainment, Meme Coins, and Games

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/04/17

In this episode of The Coffee Break, host Matt Solomon chats with Martin Zakovec, CEO of ‪@Gameeapp‬, to explore the gaming platform that boasts over 30 million users. Together, they dive into GAMEE's evolution—from its transition from Web2 to Web3 to its journey of launching mobile games and creating play-to-earn experiences on Telegram. Discover what’s next on GAMEE’s roadmap and gain insights into Martin’s vision for the future of the platform.Guest:⭐ Martin Zakovec, CEO of GAMEE🔹 This episode

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33:09

Founding Sign, The Standard for Secure, Decentralized...

Animoca Brands Presents ·

2025/04/10

In this episode of the Open Metaverse podcast, our host and associate director of investments and strategic partnerships Raafeh Rahim welcomes Xin Yan, co-founder and CEO of Sign. Yan reflects on his journey, from engineering to founding Sign. The conversation dives into the innovative Sign Pass protocol, which enhances identity verification and is already being used by 200 governments worldwide. Yan discusses the importance of global verifiability in various applications, including contract

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