• Novelty in NFTs with Matt Fortnow

  • Oct 7 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
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Novelty in NFTs with Matt Fortnow

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  • Introduction:
    • Chris interviews Matt Fortnow, a computer scientist and mathematician.
    • Matt's significant contributions to computational complexity theory.
    • Professor of computer science at Georgia Institute of Technology.
    • Awards and honors, including the Goddell Prize.Episode Highlights:
    The podcast focuses on the incredible journeys of entrepreneurs and visionaries.
    • Emphasis on determination, persistence, and resilience.
    • Disclaimer: The show does not provide financial or trading advice, and it does not endorse specific cryptocurrencies or projects.
    Matt's Background:
    • Matt shares his journey from Carnegie Mellon University to working at a rap agency in New York.
    • Transition to law school and becoming an entertainment lawyer.
    • Involvement in the early days of the internet, fantasy sports, and the sale of their company to CBS Sportsline.
    • Introduction to blockchain in 2015-2016 and deep involvement in NFTs from 2020.
    NFT Handbook:
    • Matt talks about his book, "The NFT Handbook," published by Wiley Publishing.
    • Exploring the world of NFTs and the underlying technology.
    • The book is available in 10 different languages.
    Diving into Matt's Career:
    • Matt shares his diverse career journey, including involvement in internet startups, film production, and blockchain.
    • Highlighting the risks and rewards of embracing new technologies.
    The Click Moment for Blockchain:
    • Matt recalls when he first understood the potential of blockchain, particularly during his involvement with Game Credits around 2015.
    Projects in the NFT Space:
    • Overview of various NFT projects Matt has been involved in.
    • Licensing the Three Stooges for NFTs, creating NFTs for viral videos, and working on projects with utility aspects.
    • Highlighting the Monrogy's NFTs project with unique utility tied to a platform called Wholesome Fans.
    Novelty in NFTs:
    • Discussing interesting and lesser-known aspects of NFTs, such as projects tying NFTs to ownership of real racehorses (Silks).
    • Fractionalization of NFTs related to physical objects, copyrights, and royalty streams.
    • Legal considerations, including securities regulations, copyright ownership, privacy, and tax implications.
    The Metaverse and Play-to-Earn Gaming:
    • Matt expresses excitement about the potential of the metaverse and play-to-earn gaming.
    • Mention of Axie Infinity and the challenges associated with widespread adoption of VR headsets.
    Conclusion:
    • Thanking Matt Fortnow for sharing his insights and experiences.
    • Encouraging listeners to subscribe, share, and stay tuned for future episodes.

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    PRESENTED BY DRAPER UNIVERSITY

    HOSTED BY CHRIS JOANNOU
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