Episodes

15: A Conversation With Weberfy Co-Founder Catie Di Stefano
March 2, 2022

15: A Conversation With Weberfy Co-Founder Catie Di Stefano

Episode 15 of the podcast features Catie Di Stefano, the Co-Founder of Weberfy. Catie explains how cannabis has positively impacted her life and enhanced the metaverse experience. In addition, she discusses her extensive experience in the iGaming industry, how iGaming is currently deployed in the metaverse and the challenges/opportunities that iGaming needs to address in the future. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available on: PancakeSwap: ( https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputC...
14: A Conversation With Bobby Kunta From Nonfungible Events
Feb. 25, 2022

14: A Conversation With Bobby Kunta From Nonfungible Events

Episode 14 of the podcast features Bobby Kunta from Nonfungible Events. Bobby talks about how he made a full-time jump into crypto last year after living in his car. He also provides an excellent definition of blockchain gaming and gaming guilds. You'll learn how/why some Philippines residents are earning nearly five times the minimum wage with the play2earn game Axie Infinity. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available on: PancakeSwap: ( https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurren...
13: A Conversation With Matt Sorg From Solana Labs
Feb. 22, 2022

13: A Conversation With Matt Sorg From Solana Labs

Episode 13 of the podcast features Matt Sorg from Solana Labs. Matt Leads the tech and product for Solana Labs' gaming features. He explains why a professional background in the traditional gaming industry and understanding traditional gaming culture is vital to blockchain gaming success. Matt also discusses how programs like grants and hackathons help support a sustainable ecosystem. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available on: PancakeSwap: ( https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outpu...
12: A Conversation With Rogue Fox Guild Co-Founder Anna Stoilova
Feb. 17, 2022

12: A Conversation With Rogue Fox Guild Co-Founder Anna Stoilova

Episode 12 of the podcast features Anna Stoilova, Co-Founder of Rogue Fox Guild. Anna shares details about her team's unique play2earn game and what we can expect from them this year. She also discusses the importance of indie games driving innovation in the play2earn ecosystem. GamiFi recently launched its first NFTs, and they are quickly selling out; don't miss your chance to grab one while you still can: https://app.gamifi.gg/buy-nft/ As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available on:...
11: A Conversation With Ernest Spicer and Newton Lilavois
Feb. 14, 2022

11: A Conversation With Ernest Spicer and Newton Lilavois

Episode 11 of the GamiFi Everything: Beyond The Metaverse features Ernest Spicer and Newton Lilavois. Ernest is the Co-Founder and CTO at Ignis Studios, an art and technology studio developing NFTs. Newton is the Chief Creative Officer at Dream Fury Comics. Together, they announce breaking news about making history with the first comic book character ever to appear in the metaverse. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available on: PancakeSwap: ( https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputC...
10: A Conversation With MetaMint Co-Founder Gary Glass
Feb. 10, 2022

10: A Conversation With MetaMint Co-Founder Gary Glass

Episode 10 of the podcast features Gary Glass. He's the Co-Founder of MetaMint, which provides Celebrity and Athlete/Musician branded NFT drops. Gary discusses why ancillary revenue like NFT drops is an important (if not necessary) opportunity for musicians. He also explains why security is a massive risk for consumers, especially in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available on: PancakeSwap: ( https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0x93D8d25E3C...
09: A Conversation With Tim Rainer
Feb. 8, 2022

09: A Conversation With Tim Rainer

Episode 9 of the podcast features Tim Rainer. Currently the Technical Consultant for GamiFi.gg, Tim has been a part of the decentralized ecosystem for over five years. Tim shares several inconvenient truths, including why platforms like Sandbox are not actually "metaverses." He also describes the functionality that NFTs will need in order for gamers to believe that they have any meaningful value. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available on: PancakeSwap: ( https://pancakeswap.financ...
08: A Conversation With Trinidad Hermida
Feb. 3, 2022

08: A Conversation With Trinidad Hermida

Episode 8 of the podcast features Trinidad Hermida. She previously worked as the DEI Director for Niantic (PokemonGo, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, Ingress, etc.) and recently left there to found her metaverse startup: MR Augmented. Trinidad discusses the importance of equity in the metaverse, especially for traditionally underrepresented communities. She also explains how companies can be sincere about inclusion in their teams and communities. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only availab...
07: A Conversation With Drew "Midbeast" Timbs
Feb. 1, 2022

07: A Conversation With Drew "Midbeast" Timbs

BIG Esports CEO Chris Smith hosts episode 7 of the podcast, featuring Drew "Midbeast" Timbs, a content creator for Team Liquid. Midbeast shares his tips for avoiding burnout while creating content. He also explains why gamers have a stigma about NFTs. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available on: PancakeSwap: ( https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0x93D8d25E3C9A847a5Da79F79ecaC89461FEcA846 ) MEXC ( https://www.mexc.com/exchange/GMI_USDT ). Be sure to use $GMI token contra...
06: A Conversation with YouTube Content Creator MattCS
Jan. 31, 2022

06: A Conversation with YouTube Content Creator MattCS

Episode 6 of the podcast features YouTube Content Creator, MattCS. After building a community of over 400K subscribers to his CS: GO content on YouTube, MattCS pivoted into the NFT space to create a game that reimagines popular browser-based social games from the 90s like Runescape. In this episode, MattCS explains why he decided to no longer put time and energy into debating crypto skeptics. He also discusses the dark side of gaming as a full-time job. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is on...
05: A Conversation with Fox & Farthing Creative Director Lowell Stevens
Jan. 30, 2022

05: A Conversation with Fox & Farthing Creative Director Lowell Stevens

Episode 5 of the podcast features Lowell Stevens, Creative Director of Fox & Farthing. A former competitive gamer, Lowell recently left one of the top esports teams in the world to start his own company that creates metaverse architecture. In this episode, Lowell discusses why esports teams need to enter the metaverse to become profitable. He also explains some compelling perspectives about the realistic value of NFTs and metaverse property. As a reminder, the GamiFi $GMI token is only available...
04: A Conversation with Mana Games CEO Joe Tran
Jan. 21, 2022

04: A Conversation with Mana Games CEO Joe Tran

Episode 4 of the podcast features Joe Tran, CEO of Mana Games. Joe's team is helping bridge the gap between esports and blockchain by creating tournaments that feature NFTs as prizes. In this episode, Joe explains the challenge of censoring scams and bad actors in the blockchain ecosystem, given the decentralized philosophy of the community. He also provides more insight into Mana Games' partnership with GamiFi and highlights some important milestones for Mana Games to keep an eye on in 2022. As...
03: A Conversation with Wormhole Labs CEO Phil Ranta
Jan. 12, 2022

03: A Conversation with Wormhole Labs CEO Phil Ranta

Episode 3 of the podcast features Phil Ranta, CEO of Wormhole. Phil's been ahead of the curve for a decade, from esports to the metaverse. He helped lead disruption at Fullscreen, Mobcrush, and Facebook Gaming. Now, he and the Wormhole team are creating technology that lets you digitally teleport yourself to concerts, sports games, and other live events worldwide. In this episode, Phil discusses some of the bottlenecks that NFTs and the metaverse will need to overcome to truly go mainstream. He ...
02: A Conversation with Nifty World Founder Becks Perfect
Jan. 11, 2022

02: A Conversation with Nifty World Founder Becks Perfect

Episode 2 of the podcast features Becks Perfect, the Founder of Nifty World. She immersed herself into the NFT ecosystem a year ago, and it opened her eyes to the incredible financial freedom that cryptocurrencies and digital tokens can create. As a result, Becks had enough success in 2021 that she was able to leave her 9-to-5 broadcasting job and focus her time on learning as much as she could about NFTs and the metaverse. In this episode, Becks shares how that journey inspired her to create Ni...
01: A Conversation with Big Esports Founder/CEO Chris Smith
Jan. 10, 2022

01: A Conversation with Big Esports Founder/CEO Chris Smith

Episode 1 of the podcast welcomes Chris Smith, the Founder, and CEO of BIG Esports. Chris is a former competitive gaming professional who now leads an influencer marketing agency helping brands authentically engage gamers. In 2020, he published a list of predicted trends for the gaming industry in 2021, including NFTs. Chris and his team are currently helping blockchain gaming, and metaverse brands expand from their "crypto bro" base into the mainstream gaming audience. In this episode, Chris sh...