Inside Abstract: Fans, Culture & Consumer Crypto with Michael Lee

25/09/2025 55 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Inside Abstract: Fans, Culture & Consumer Crypto with Michael Lee

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Episode Synopsis

0:00 - Intro and Michael's backgroundAn insight into Michael's career and his journey to Abstract.12:00 - Building a blockchain and the UX & UI problems in web3 Why the industry has struggled to onboard retail consumers and how to design a consumer-facing platform.14:00 - Abstract's early tractionWhere Abstract is finding success since launch, and the audiences and markets they are targeting.19:00 - Oracle Red Bull Racing collaboration and fan engagementMichael discusses how Red Bull Racing used Abstract to launch the 'In the Moment' digital collectible series 21:00 - Consumer brands and their approach to web3What are the three key things that brands care about, and how to get buy-in to innovate32:00 - Web3's killer use case: loyalty and rewardsHow ORBR and consumer brands are using digital collectibles to reward fandom, understand their fanbase and engage new audiences.39:00 - Simplifying the fan experience of using web3Streaming, social and the creator economy, and how consumers discover apps and experiences through the Abstract terminal.47:00 Advice for Global BrandsMichael shares his thoughts on how major brands should (re)enter the space, and the right approach for anyone experimenting with emerging tech.55:00 - Close
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