Originally aired on October 2, 2023

In this episode of Edge of NFT, Richard Carthon and Josh Kriger connect with three pioneers in the web3 space – Amanda Cassatt of Serotonin, Frank DeGods of D-Labs, and Stacey King of Adidas. The discussion focuses on mass adoption in the Asian market, the intersection of AI and web3, and the success and future plans of each guest’s respective projects. The guests emphasize the importance of authenticity, community building, and innovation in the web3 space, and the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize various industries. The episode also highlights the recent launch of the Adidas residency program, aimed at elevating emerging artists in the web3 space.

Revealing Success at KBW: /// Studios by Adidas, Serotonin and Frank DeGods Share Their Secrets!

• Discussion about the growth and success of web3 projects, including Adidas’ foray into the space and the launch of the residency program.
• Importance of authenticity and community engagement in the web3 space.
• Future plans for Adidas, including an avatar project and collaborations with emerging artists.

Impact with three pioneers – Amanda Cassatt, Frank DeGods, and Stacey King.

• Amanda Cassatt discusses the growth of web3 in the APAC region and the mission of Serotonin to bridge the gap between traditional and web3 companies.
• Frank DeGods shares the journey of D-Labs, including the launch of the D-Gods and Youth projects, and the importance of innovation and authenticity in the web3 space.
• Stacey King talks about Adidas’ entry into web3, the launch of the three stripe Studio, and the focus on elevating emerging artists and creating a community within the web3 world.

Lessons learned and takeaways in the web3 space.

• The importance of building from fundamentals and creating something people need.
• The value of building organic communities and starting with concentric circles of engagement.
• The role of AI in web3, including code audits and complex problem-solving.

Adidas and Three Stripe Studio at The Gateway in South Korea.

• Launch of the Three Stripe Studio and the impact of web3 in the Asian market.
• The focus on elevating emerging artists and bridging the gap between traditional and web3 worlds.
• Collaboration with nft now and the showcase of artists’ work at The Gateway.

Future plans and initiatives.

• Launch of the Adidas avatar project later this year, allowing users to use Adidas as their virtual identity.
• Expansion of the residency program and collaborations with new artists.
• Focus on creating physical and virtual products that integrate with the web3 space.

Intersection of AI and web3.

• The potential for AI to revolutionize various industries through optimization and problem-solving.
• The use of AI in the web3 space for feedback analysis and generating insights from noisy data.
• The importance of authenticity and linking AI to public blockchains.