On this episode of Archebyte we are joined by Justin Melillo, co-founder and CEO of Mona. Mona is an infinite network of immersive experiences with a focus on openness, decentralization, and creator/developer ownership.A lifelong artist with a focus on computer animation, visual FX, and immersive content, Justin has worked at companies like DreamWorks and Magic Leap, designed tour sets for artists like Drake and Sia, and worked on various AR experiences. When he found blockchain and NFTs several years ago, he saw it as a real alternative for digital artists outside of design work, freelancing, or working for a studio. He then combined these worlds, alongside friend Matt Hoerl, to bring Mona to life.During our talk, we dive into Justin’s view of the metaverse and its many challenges, opportunities, and misconceptions. Justin also tells us about building for a metaverse-native generation, we look at the future of AR and VR, and we talk about how much we love Tears of the Kingdom. 🔗 FOLLOW USArchebyte: https://twitter.com/archebyteKatherine: https://twitter.com/katherineykwuArchetype: https://twitter.com/archetypevcJustin: https://twitter.com/justinmmelilloMona: https://twitter.com/monaverse ⌛ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:48 Justin’s Background5:20 How Justin sees the metaverse8:41 What is Mona?11:23 Creating unique and immersive experiences16:35 The future of the metaverse, VR, and AR18:03 The metaverse-native generation20:16 Games can be art (and we nerd out over Tears of the Kingdom)26:05 Metaverse misconceptions26:41 Check out Mona!27:26 Outro DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

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