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episode 15: 015: DEEP DIVE: WEB3 & THE METAVERSE ft. Cam Thompson
In this deep dive episode of Long Story Short, I’m joined by Cam Thompson, a former Web3 writer at CoinDesk and a crypto expert. Together, we will be exploring the fascinating world of Web3– from Metaverse and NFTs to the potential impact of regulations on the crypto industry. So grab your headphones and get ready for a deep dive into the world of Web3!
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Timestamps:
[00:05:19] Start of Interview with Cam Thompson
[00:06:41] Passionate people in crypto struggle with terminology.
[00:08:53] Web three: own internet experiences, solve problems.
[00:14:02] The Metaverse's value tied to crypto markets.
[00:17:29] Metaverse active user numbers questioned, still low.
[00:33:45] NFTs are proof of ownership for assets.
[00:39:48] Crypto suffers, NFT excitement wanes, value drops.
[00:43:13] NFTs transition from cash grab to utility.
[00:52:35] Bitcoin: untraceable currency with potential concerns.
[00:55:33] Creating demand for tokens through incentives.
[01:00:14] Crypto regulation debated amidst decentralization and adoption.
[01:04:07] Importance of regulation in crypto adoption.
About Guest:
Cam G. Thompson is a writer and content creator, with a focus on cryptocurrency and Web3.
She was most recently the lead Web3 reporter at CoinDesk, where she wrote articles about NFTs, gaming, DAOs and the metaverse. She also co-hosted Carpe Consensus, a weekly crypto news podcast.
Prior to her full-time role, she was CoinDesk’s social media intern, helping to build the company’s TikTok strategy — creating daily videos, hosting livestreams, and onboarding influencers to help grow the platform.
Connect with Cam Thompson
Website: www.camgthompson.com
X: @camgthompson
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