Crypto Gaming Has a Controversial New Model & Investing in Layer-1 Blockchains

05/09/2022 50 min
Crypto Gaming Has a Controversial New Model & Investing in Layer-1 Blockchains

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Here's our weekly Member Town Hall from September 2, 2022. Topics discussed between the team and community include:Federal Reserve chairman's speech sends stock market plummetingThe recent uptick in crypto venture fundingLimit Break's $200M raise, the free-to-own (F2O) model, and DigiDaigaku NFTsArbitrum One's 'Nitro' upgradePurpose of layer-2 solutions like Optimism and ArbitrumWhy the release of Mt. Gox funds isn't something to worry aboutLayer-1 blockchains we’re investing inTimestamps:(00:00) Housekeeping: Relaunching our podcast, Your Dashboard updates, Australian Crypto Convention ticket discounts, New Projects (Public Google Doc)(08:22) Federal Reserve chairman’s speech sends stock market plummeting (10:10) Celsius update(11:08) Uptick in venture funding(18:35) Limit Break’s $200M raise, the free-to-own (F2O) model, and DigiDaigaku NFTs(28:12) Arbitrum One’s ‘Nitro’ upgrade(30:21) What’s the point of layer-2 solutions?(31:42) Confusion over the release of Mt. Gox funds(34:00) Ava Labs dismisses “conspiracy” alleging Avalanche paid lawyers to sue competitors(37:50) Investing in layer-1 blockchains’ native tokens(46:28) MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor accused of tax fraud(49:40) OutroSelected links from the Member Town Hall:Australian Crypto Convention and exclusive member offerLimit Break’s press releaseNew Projects (Public Google Doc)NFT Report: Royalties; Raises; New ‘Free-to-Own’ Business ModelTrove marketplace on Arbitrum