In this episode we're joined by:

• Amit Mahensaria, Co-Founder & CEO @ PRED

In this episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Amit Mahensaria, Co-Founder & CEO @ PRED to discuss why sports needs a dedicated exchange and more!

Timstamps:

• 00:00 Introduction

• 3:20 Disrupting sportsbooks as middlemen via peer to peer exchange

• 5:44 Why sports needs a dedicated exchange not general prediction markets

• 10:30 Three customer segments: occasional, frequent, and institutional traders

• 15:32 Key product needs for live sports trading speed and resolution

• 19:57 Hedging and insurance as fringe use cases under 5%

• 25:47 Importance of clear rules and oracle providers for market resolution

• 32:45 Parlays as sportsbook product with high margins not easily disrupted

• 35:30 Betfair comparison and why timing and DNA matter for exchanges

Disclaimers:

This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.

It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Tad Smith, CEO @ Candy Digital

In this episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Tad Smith, CEO @ Candy Digital to discuss Candy Digital's troubled history and NFT bubble, revenue model challenges, IP license costs and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 5:34 Candy Digital's troubled history and NFT bubble

• 6:46 Board observer role and Futureverse merger issues

• 12:17 Revenue model challenges and IP license costs

• 13:03 Royalty enforcement problems on secondary markets

• 20:40 Solana Metaplex Core for protocol level royalties

• 24:39 Primary issuance focus instead of secondary markets

• 33:30 Non-sports digital collectibles

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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.

It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Chris Cheung, Partner @ TenSquared

In this episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Chris Cheung, Partner @ TenSquared to discuss sports as a fundamentally transformed asset class, athlete IP protection using blockchain and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 2:42 Sports as a fundamentally transformed asset class

• 4:22 Media rights increasing three to tenfold

• 4:55 Fans shifting from teams to individual athletes

• 6:53 AI making live sports experiences more valuable

• 9:29 Monetizing the top 5-10% super fans

• 14:49 Using QR codes and NFTs for sponsor ROI

• 17:19 Blockchain prediction markets and on chain collectibles

• 19:42 Blockchain ticketing needing financing gap solutions

• 28:29 Athlete IP protection using blockchain

• 31:55 Netflix, Apple & Amazon changing sports broadcasting models

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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

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It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Andrea Miele, CEO & Co-Founder @ Beezie

In this episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Andrea Miele, CEO & Co-Founder @ Beezie to discuss what Beezie is as a tokenized collectible platform, user experience and why tokenization matters for collectible ownership and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 0:56 What is Beezie as a tokenized collectible platform

• 3:51 The Beezie user experience and gamified claw machine

• 5:19 Why tokenization matters for collectible ownership and transparency

• 7:20 Secure custody and storage benefits for tokenized assets

• 8:44 Why collectibles are the ultimate on ramp for crypto

• 14:14 How established brands can partner with Beezie

• 18:19 The buyback mechanism as a core business model

• 24:45 Beezie user demographics and web three native growth

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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

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It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Denny Morawiak, MD of Germany @ Coinbase

In this episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Denny Morawiak, MD of Germany @ Coinbase to discuss the evolution of Coinbase from exchange to future of finance, measuring ROI of sports partnerships at Coinbase and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 3:41 Evolution of Coinbase from exchange to future of finance

• 5:02 Coinbase’s sports marketing strategy and product focus

• 6:10 Obtaining BaFin license as a trust anchor in Germany

• 8:28 Partnership with Borussia Dortmund and brand alignment

• 11:41 Measuring ROI of sports partnerships at Coinbase

• 15:23 How Coinbase evaluates inbound sports sponsorship pitches

• 17:52 Shift toward traditional tech marketing in crypto partnerships

• 22:36 Example of innovative partnership with Aston Martin paid in USDC

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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.

It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Samir Patel, Associate @ Holland & Knight LLP

In this episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Samir Patel, Associate @ Holland & Knight LLP to discuss sports leagues' interest in blockchain for fan loyalty, regulatory guide to prediction markets in the US and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 3:29 Pain points in sports IP and blockchain deals

• 5:54 Sports leagues' interest in blockchain for fan loyalty

• 7:18 Explanation of private seat licenses and tokenization

• 11:03 Tokenized fractional ownership of pro sports teams

• 15:32 Regulatory guide to prediction markets in the US

• 22:31 Self certification and state vs federal regulatory conflict

• 25:28 Litigation theater across Third, Fourth and Ninth Circuits

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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.

It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Ahmed Nimale, CEO & Co-Founder @ KYD Labs

In this episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Ahmed Nimale, CEO & Co-Founder @ KYD Labs about blockchain ticketing addressing liquidity and capital for venues, the TIX protocol enabling competition against Ticketmaster's dominance and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 3:54 How blockchain ticketing addresses liquidity and capital for venues

• 6:54 The inefficiencies and fraud in the secondary ticket market

• 9:26 Using on-chain liquidity protocols like Aave for ticket financing

• 13:29 Why NFT ticket standards failed for real-world use cases

• 16:24 State of the blockchain ticketing industry and common misconceptions

• 18:45 How TIX protocol enables competition against Ticketmaster's dominance

• 26:50 Key pain points for sports teams: season ticket holder retention

• 28:30 The role of blockchain in solving backend capital needs

• 32:10 Future of interoperable fan experiences and expanding the market

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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.

It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• John Timoney, CEO & Co-Founder @ Uptop

In S3 Ep. 2 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Uptop CEO John Timoney about Uptop's acquisition by Rain, using blockchain for granular fan insights, democratizing loyalty through on-chain primitives and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 02:15 Uptop's acquisition by Rain and integration with Fintech

• 04:31 Cleveland Cavaliers' tokenized loyalty program

• 07:42 Expansion to Detroit Pistons and LSU athletics programs

• 11:50 Challenges and approach to tokenized loyalty programs

• 15:28 Using blockchain for granular fan insights and activation

• 18:42 Democratizing loyalty through on-chain primitives and network effects

• 22:39 Unused loyalty points and creating redemption value

• 26:53 Growth metrics and adoption rates among teams

• 28:40 Differences in fan engagement between US and European sports

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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.

It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

Live from Sports Blockchain Summit II in London, we're joined by:

• Sunil Singhvi, Head of Partnerships @ Courtyard

In this bonus episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Sunil Singhvi, Head of Partnerships @ Courtyard to discuss pitching Web3 services to rights holders, Courtyard, physical collectibles with a digital blockchain layer and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 02:49 The challenge of pitching Web3 services to rights holders demanding payment

• 08:13 The transition from Web3 as a cash machine to proving audience revenue

• 09:04 Introduction to Courtyard: physical collectibles with a digital blockchain layer

• 11:18 How Courtyard uses blockchain to build trust and ensure item provenance

• 13:37 Courtyard's vending machine model, buyback offer, and business mechanics explained

• 22:14 The opportunity for IP partnerships focused on discovery and fan delight

• 27:40 Courtyard as a gamified discovery platform versus influencing market prices

• 31:59 Addressing perceptions of gambling through transparency and expected value

• 34:53 User acquisition through viral social content and live experiential marketing

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The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.

It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

Live from Sports Blockchain Summit II in London, we're joined by:

• Max Wolfe, Senior Manager, Web3 & Digital Licensing @ McLaren Racing

In this bonus episode of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Max Wolfe, Senior Manager, Web3 & Digital Licensing @ McLaren Racing to discuss McLaren Racing's use of Web3 technologies to enhance fan experience, performance and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 01:14 McLaren Racing's use of Web3 technologies to enhance fan experience and performance

• 02:18 Overview of McLaren's Web3 journey and early NFT projects in 2021

• 05:41 Building a unique and engaged community through Discord with diverse demographics

• 06:58 Internal shift from Web3 experiment to valued business line with new metrics

• 09:32 Key learnings: break rules, keep it simple, and focus on organic growth

• 12:05 Future plans: doubling down on proof-of-engagement and seamless fan expression

• 15:12 Tips for effective pitches: do your homework and bring crazy ideas

• 17:11 Balancing McLaren team IP versus driver IP in community building

• 18:39 Interoperability, multi-chain strategies, and measuring Web3 engagement to revenue

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The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.

Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.

It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Ridhima Kahn, VP @ Dapper Labs

In S3 Ep. 1 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Ridhima Kahn, VP @ Dapper Labs about blockchain's potential to disrupt the financial system, new Top Shot roadmap and more!

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction

• 01:51 Blockchain's potential to disrupt the financial system

• 03:47 Building products with a 10-year long-term strategy

• 06:00 New Top Shot roadmap and viral shock drops

• 08:25 High demand for rookie collectibles and athlete partnerships

• 12:24 Top Shot as a social network for NBA fans

• 16:34 Creating digital and physical fan experiences

• 19:27 Partnerships with Ticketmaster and decentralized storage importance

• 23:15 Educating IP partners on blockchain and digital ownership

• 26:50 Regulatory clarity and increased brand interest in blockchain

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The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

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It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Derrick Ko, CEO & Co-Founder @ Matchday

In S2 Ep. 11 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Matchday CEO Derrick Ko about the Matchday universe, interoperability in gaming and Matchday's mission for football fans.

Timstamps

• 00:00 Introduction to Matchday and its mission for football fans

• 00:47 The Matchday universe and interoperability in gaming

• 04:44 Core components of the Matchday gaming ecosystem

• 06:28 Matchday Champions: Casual mobile gameplay mechanics

• 10:19 Soft launch success metrics and user engagement

• 12:50 Challenges of expanding into a gaming universe

• 19:06 Tokenization and sustainable in-game economies

• 27:53 Web3 integration and avoiding disruptive token models

• 35:18 Mobile gaming’s untapped potential in blockchain

• 39:09 Telegram gaming and new distribution opportunities

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It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Sarah Dale, Head of Global Partnerships & Entertainment @ Binance

We discuss loyalty, fan engagement and Binance’s approach to sports partnerships.

Timstamps

• 00:00 Binance’s approach to sports partnerships

• 02:21 How crypto sponsorships have matured since 2021

• 04:17 What Binance looks for in sports deals beyond branding

• 07:42 The role of NFTs in fan engagement with Cristiano Ronaldo

• 10:52 Why some sports brands struggle to understand crypto partnerships

• 13:10 The shift from short-term deals to long-term strategy

• 17:40 Why Binance is focusing on regional partnerships

• 21:49 Emerging sports and their potential for crypto integration

• 25:40 Loyalty programs and tokenized fan engagement in sports

• 30:27 Gaming and esports as the next frontier for Binance

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The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.

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It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In this episode we're joined by:

• Leanne Bats, Head of Digital and Innovation @ Sport Waikato

We discuss New Zealand Rugby, rights holders and connecting/monetizing fans through Web3.

Timstamps

• 03:26 What sparked your interest in Web3?

• 05:26 New Zealand Rugby

• 12:40 How did your role change in the 2022 climate?

• 14:07 Rights holders & partnerships

• 17:33 Biggest learnings through observing the Web3 space

• 22:53 DAOs in sport

• 27:11 Biggest opportunities for rights holders in Web3

• 33:13 Connecting & monetizing fans through Web3

• 41:15 What are crypto sceptics right about?

• 43:24 What are they wrong about?

• 44:27 What excites you the most about the future of Web3?

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In this episode we're joined by:

• Herman Narula, CEO & Co-Founder @ Improbable

We discuss MLB Virtual Ballpark, rights holders and Web3 gaming.

Timstamps

• 02:48 Virtual worlds

• 04:39 Success without tokens

• 11:26 Can you engage fans through virtual worlds?

• 14:58 MLB Virtual Ballpark

• 16:37 Engaging younger fans

• 21:00 Rights holders & broadcasting

• 24:15 Biggest opportunity for rights holders in Web3

• 25:56 Fan data, AI & digital advertising

• 30:18 What are crypto skeptics right about?

• 35:54 Web3 gaming

• 42:34 New experiences from the convergence of AI, games & sport

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In this episode we're joined by:

• Sandy Khaund, CEO & Co-Founder @ Credenza

We discuss blockchain ticketing, Credenza and leveraging fan engagement.

Timstamps

• 03:58 Blockchain ticketing startup 2017

• 13:50 Where do you see the innovation in blockchain ticketing?

• 17:33 Fraud prevention

• 23:29 What is Credenza?

• 30:06 Personalisation at scale

• 36:29 Selling the idea when talking to rights holders

• 42:16 Why blockchain?

• 47:15 What are the roadblocks when explaining this concept?

• 50:59 Activations & leveraging fan engagement

• 58:38 Blockchain 3.0 & sports brands biggest opportunity

• 01:02:07 What's being overhyped in this industry?

• 01:08:03 What are crypto sceptics right about?

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:34 What is SailGP?

08:39 Practical use cases of blockchain

11:51 How does SailGP utilise blockchain?

16:07 How successful have the Web3 products been?

18:02 DAO integration & fan engagement

25:02 Public vs private chains

27:16 Where has blockchain been used badly in sport?

31:00 Interoperability & chain migration

34:21 ESG & blockchain

35:16 Real-world assets on-chain

37:29 Legislation & consumer confidence

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

08:16 Poor utilization of blockchain in sport

11:08 Pressure on commercial teams in sport 

20:27 Web3 & social

24:25 Lifting & shifting in America vs Europe

28:20 What's the biggest Web3 x sport opportunity?

32:23 How hard is it for sports teams & organisations to embrace a Web3 experience?

38:30 Fan engagement

42:02 Is everything overhyped?

46:14 FTX, Binance & regulation

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:26 Financial services → crypto

06:20 The importance of decentralised tech

08:09 Rebuilding social media & value transfer

11:46 Calaxy & blockchain

14:11 Creators, feedback & content

19:48 Self custody & security

21:30 Modernising the fan experience

24:32 Loyalty in Web3

27:20 Web3 games & product-market fit

31:06 Karate Combat

32:29 DAOs, sports & adoption

36:26 Building for the 'Why'

40:28 New tools, NFT hype & usage

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:26 AngelList Syndicates

05:00 SuperRare, NBA Top Shot & ZED RUN

08:33 The importance of digital ownership

12:53 Syndicate & fund investments

16:20 Sports & entertainment from a crypto perspective

22:43 Valuations & sustainable business models

31:59 Knights of Degen

39:19 On-chain network of sports fans

42:01 Fan engagement & finding balance

44:22 DAOs & communication

46:47 Distributed ownership, digital memorabilia & AI

49:31 PFPs: How can they be improved?

51:56 User experience & security

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

6:16 The importance of digital ownership

14:28 Innovations in blockchain technology

16:40 OneFootball Labs

25:47 Enhancing fan experiences through Web3

27:22 F1 Delta Time, right holders & licensing

31:39 MotoGP & Formula E

34:09 Biggest opportunity in Web3 & sports over the next decade?

39:56 The future of gaming in Web3

43:05 Is Web3 the next unlock for gaming?

49:36 Paying artists fairly through Web3

54:50 NFT IPs & saturating the Web3 gaming market

01:03:18 Where does crypto need to mature?

01:08:04 What are you most exited about in Web3?

01:10:13 What's overhyped in Web3?

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

09:10 Manchester United Web3 activity

10:26 First digital collectible launch: The Key

13:28 Freemium models

17:39 Managing, developing & growing a Discord community

23:51 Main learnings from the initial launch

26:52 Collect United

33:28 Running Web3 at Manchester United

34:54 Has there been pushback from fans?

36:21 Utilising fan feedback for improvement

38:59 The future of Manchester United's Web3 strategy

41:11 How do these Web3 projects impact fandom as a whole for Manchester United?

47:19 Enhancing the fan experience through Web3

52:55 Tech cycles & direction of travel

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Timestamps:

00:00 What are you focusing your energy on right now?01:48 What is LinksDAO?02:15 Timeline of buying a golf course...05:43 Negative reactions to raising money07:30 Execution & reaching goals08:31 The USP & criticality of using Web3 & crypto for LinksDAO?09:48 Community in the back, business in the front: Why has this structure been so successful?11:23 Operationally as a DAO, what challenges were surprising?12:38 Execution of buying a golf course18:31 First reaction to the newly purchased golf course19:28 Mechanics: NFTs, community, on-chain & voting22:17 Community decisions24:05 Why have there not been more success stories from DAOs?26:51 What is the end goal for LinksDAO?28:32 Reconciling a business with a Web3 native community29:53 Building a strong brand within golf vs Web330:52 Balancing a sustainable business & upside in growth32:23 What would you do differently starting LinksDAO again?35:40 What are you excited about more broadly in sports & Web3?36:50 Advice to sports organisations entering Web3 & investing in community37:55 What excites you outside of sport?38:38 How is the sports landscape changing?40:48 On-chain network & independence43:33 Roadmap for LinksDAO over the next year?

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Timestamps:00:00 Role at McLaren Racing 01:50 Crypto & Web3 - Where did the interest stem from? 06:11 Max's story up until now 07:46 First interaction with NFTs 08:51 Joining McLaren 09:37 McLaren Web3 activations 13:41 Activation successes 18:53 Internal conversations before and after the 23/23 launch 20:35 Fan response 22:36 Where can 23/23 go from here? 25:25 Engagement lead approach vs. commercialisation 31:22 The future for McLaren Racing & Web3 33:01 Working in the worlds of Web3 & racing 34:31 Impact of F1 hyper-growth on Web3 projects 39:17 What is being overhyped? 41:13 Where do we need to see the biggest improvement for mainstreaming?

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Timestamps:00:00 What are you currently spending your energy on? 01:32 What sparked your interest in Web3 & crypto? 03:24 Web3 convergence moment 05:30 Changing direction to something more abstract 09:50 Leading Adidas into Web3 13:44 Into the Metaverse collaboration 17:55 How well did this do from an impressions perspective? 20:57 Conversations before vs after Into the Metaverse 23:19 Taking risks 24:04 Realising the potential in the project 26:35 What would you have done differently? 29:21 Taking criticism effectively 31:32 Holder criticism that changed your perspective 34:00 Scalability and looking at things long-term 38:16 Why ScienceMagic.Studios? 43:25 What's the unique value proposition for SMS? 46:35 Conversations with stakeholders & understanding value proposition 48:42 Conversations with sports brands 52:15 Sports revenue models 53:52 DTC & connection to fan 56:28 Convergence with tech & crossing the cultural chasm 01:02:13 Tax and compliance issues with brands entering the space 01:05:56 What are you excited about in this space? 01:07:56 What do you think is being overhyped at the moment? 01:09:24 What does the future of this space look like?

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