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episode 490: Ryan Zurrer: Dialectic AG - A Decade of Crypto Ventures: From BTC mining to P2E gaming
Considering the abundance of cryto projects launching constantly, making sound investment decisions requires both ample experience in the space, as well as a reliable network. Predicting future trends in such a volatile industry is a skill very few possess, especially since narratives evolve at a rapid pace. Ryan Zurrer is one of the OG participants and investors in the blockchain industry, with an experience of more than 10 years and an impressive portfolio of investments. From BTC mining to ICOs, DeFi and more recently NFTs & play-to-earn gaming (P2E), Ryan has witnessed all the major cycles in crypto.
We were joined by Ryan Zurrer, founder of Dialectic AG, to discuss about the crypto investment landscape and the evolution of the industry from BTC to P2E gaming.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Ryan’s background, from BTC mining to ICOs and P2E gaming
- Keepers in blockchain networks explained
- Axie Infinity and the evolution of play-to-earn gaming
- Web2 vs. Web3 gaming and the importance of communities
- NFTs in art, culture and blockchain gaming
- Traditional vs. digital fine art
- Dialectic’s investment strategies
- MEV & market efficiency
- Geopolitical climate and crypto investments
- Psychedelics & MAPS
Episode links:
- Ryan Zurrer
- Dialectic AG
- Vine Ventures
- MAPS
This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst & Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/490