Sporting Crypto Podcast

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Ridhima Kahn, VP @ Dapper Labs In S3 Ep. 1 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Ridhima Kahn, VP @ Dapper Labs about blockchain's potential to disrupt the financial system, new Top Shot roadmap and more! Timstamps00:00 Introduction01:51 Blockchain's potential to disrupt the financial system03:47 Building products with a 10-year long-term strategy06:00 New Top Shot roadmap and viral shock drops08:25 High demand for rookie collectibles and athlete partnerships12:24 Top Shot as a social network for NBA fans16:34 Creating digital and physical fan experiences19:27 Partnerships with Ticketmaster and decentralized storage importance23:15 Educating IP partners on blockchain and digital ownership26:50 Regulatory clarity and increased brand interest in blockchain DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Will Martin, CEO @ LiveDuel In S2 Ep. 15 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Will Martin, CEO @ LiveDuel about blockchain's role in decentralized sports betting platforms, advantages of using blockchain for prediction markets and more! Timstamps05:00 Introduction to LiveDuel as a sports prediction market10:00 Blockchain's role in decentralized sports betting platforms15:00 Advantages of using blockchain for prediction markets18:39 Growth and popularity of prediction markets like PolyMarket20:00 Regulatory challenges and opportunities for prediction markets25:00 How prediction markets enhance sports content consumption26:28 Simplifying odds presentation with percentage-based probabilities30:00 Regulatory arbitrage and state-by-state betting laws in the US35:00 Economic inefficiencies in traditional sports betting models DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Max Sebti, CEO & Co-Founder @ Score In S2 Ep. 14 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Max Sebti, CEO & Co-Founder @ Score about how Score's AI model tracks and predicts sports events, advantages of decentralized AI over traditional centralized models and more! Timstamps04:37 Explanation of Score as a computer vision company06:05 How Score's AI model tracks and predicts sports events08:06 Advantages of decentralized AI over traditional centralized models13:27 Bittensor’s role in decentralized AI and incentives17:13 Score's cost and speed advantages over competitors25:50 Use cases for Score in sports hedge funds and scouting27:33 Decentralized approach benefits for low-quality video analysis30:34 Future applications of Score in emerging and amateur sports DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Maik Brodowski, Head of Europe @ Bitpanda In S2 Ep. 13 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Maik Brodowski, Head of Europe @ Bitpanda about Bitpanda's sports focused marketing strategy, partnerships and more! Timstamps02:50 Bitpanda's role as a crypto broker vs exchange04:36 History and regulatory focus of Bitpanda over 10 years06:13 Bitpanda's sports focused marketing strategy and partnerships08:33 Aligning brand values with premium sports rights holders10:16 Activation strategies with sports teams and media partners13:27 ROI and metrics for Bitpanda's sports sponsorships18:52 Regulatory landscape changes in crypto since 202323:27 Bitpanda's partnerships with NFL, ATP, and European football clubs32:13 Prediction markets in sports and regulatory challenges DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• John Timoney, CEO & Co-Founder @ Uptop In S2 Ep. 12 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Uptop CEO John Timoney about Uptop's mission of fan engagement within sports, open commerce for sports partnerships and more! Timstamps00:00 Introduction02:10 Challenges with legacy payment systems in finance06:13 Transition from PayPal to blockchain and crypto07:28 Original idea for Uptop: Tokenizing internet value11:41 Pivoting Uptop to focus on sports fan engagement17:48 Uptop's current mission: fan engagement and partner revenue26:49 Cleveland Cavaliers' success with Uptop30:47 Blockchain's role in fan loyalty and rewards41:51 Future vision: Open commerce for sports partnerships48:43 Industry challenges and digital engagement in sports DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Derrick Ko, CEO & Co-Founder @ Matchday In S2 Ep. 11 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Matchday CEO Derrick Ko about the Matchday universe, interoperability in gaming and Matchday's mission for football fans. Timstamps00:00 Introduction to Matchday and its mission for football fans00:47 The Matchday universe and interoperability in gaming04:44 Core components of the Matchday gaming ecosystem06:28 Matchday Champions: Casual mobile gameplay mechanics10:19 Soft launch success metrics and user engagement12:50 Challenges of expanding into a gaming universe19:06 Tokenization and sustainable in-game economies27:53 Web3 integration and avoiding disruptive token models35:18 Mobile gaming’s untapped potential in blockchain39:09 Telegram gaming and new distribution opportunities DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Nico Julia, Co-Founder & CEO @ Sorare In S2 Ep. 10 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Sorare CEO Nico Julia about Sorare’s long-term vision for sports fan engagement, rights holder relationships and Sorare’s pivot in gameplay and business model. Timstamps00:00 Introduction02:11 Challenges of building Sorare’s technical stack in 201903:48 Sorare’s growth and 300+ licensing partners05:53 Sorare’s long-term vision for sports fan engagement08:13 Sorare’s infrastructure evolution and blockchain strategy10:02 Navigating the NFT boom and rights holder relationships14:41 Sorare’s pivot in gameplay and business model17:21 Exploring Telegram gaming and distribution opportunities22:43 Adapting Sorare’s product for different sports audiences30:36 How Sorare drives fandom for smaller leagues DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Charles Adkins, CEO @ HBAR Foundation In S2 Ep. 9 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to HBAR CEO Charles Adkins about blockchain partners in sport, why NFTs were the 'Napster' moment for sports IP and why decentralised fan ID is the 'holy grail' for this intersection. Timstamps00:22 Evolution of fan tokens and NFTs in sports02:00 Blockchain enabling data ownership for fans05:08 Legal challenges around IP rights in sports NFTs07:32 Fan tokens evolving into closed-loop engagement systems10:01 Impact of FTX collapse on sports sponsorships13:07 Regulatory hurdles for crypto partnerships in US sports17:34 Market volatility affecting blockchain sponsorship deals20:30 Rights holders with advanced web3 strategies24:53 Unified fan ID as the holy grail for sports31:57 Media rights challenges and fan data monetization DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Nico le Jeune, CEO & Co-founder @ Courtyard We discuss Courtyard, blockchain as utility vs a destination, the shift to mainstream non-crypto users. Timstamps00:00 Blockchain is a tool, not a destination04:31 Courtyard's NFT-collectibles business model11:36 Vending machine digital pack experience16:24 Hypergrowth revenue metrics18:44 Shift to mainstream non-crypto users22:21 Physical inventory management challenges22:42 Expansion into new collectible categories24:13 Real-world asset tokenization benefits29:58 Market disruption through liquidity40:37 AI integration for operations DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Sarah Dale, Head of Global Partnerships & Entertainment @ Binance We discuss loyalty, fan engagement and Binance’s approach to sports partnerships. Timstamps00:00 Binance’s approach to sports partnerships02:21 How crypto sponsorships have matured since 202104:17 What Binance looks for in sports deals beyond branding07:42 The role of NFTs in fan engagement with Cristiano Ronaldo10:52 Why some sports brands struggle to understand crypto partnerships13:10 The shift from short-term deals to long-term strategy17:40 Why Binance is focusing on regional partnerships21:49 Emerging sports and their potential for crypto integration25:40 Loyalty programs and tokenized fan engagement in sports30:27 Gaming and esports as the next frontier for Binance DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• John Linden, CEO @ Mythical Games We discuss NFL Rivals, FIFA Rivals and the advantages/future of Web3 games. Timstamps12:06 $20M in secondary sales21:23 Quick Trade revolutionizes in-game trading28:32 FIFA Rivals36:21 The advantage of Web3 games41:14 Mythical Games quest for 100M wallets51:02 The future of Web3 gaming DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Ridley Plummer, Head of Digital and Innovation @ Tennis Australia We discuss AO ArtBall, Beyond Tennis and what Australian Tennis is doing in Web3. Timstamps04:19 Web3 lightbulb moment06:44 Manoeuvring the market in 202109:36 AO ArtBall16:14 What benefits did the holders get?18:47 Winding down the project22:56 The business model27:07 What would you have done differently?30:08 What is Australian Tennis doing in Web3 now?35:16 How different are the conversations in 2025 vs 2021?37:23 Beyond Tennis55:40 Starting in Web3 as a rights holder56:59 Partnering with a rights holder as a crypto business DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Leanne Bats, Head of Digital and Innovation @ Sport Waikato We discuss New Zealand Rugby, rights holders and connecting/monetizing fans through Web3. Timstamps03:26 What sparked your interest in Web3?05:26 New Zealand Rugby12:40 How did your role change in the 2022 climate?14:07 Rights holders & partnerships17:33 Biggest learnings through observing the Web3 space22:53 DAOs in sport27:11 Biggest opportunities for rights holders in Web333:13 Connecting & monetizing fans through Web341:15 What are crypto sceptics right about?43:24 What are they wrong about?44:27 What excites you the most about the future of Web3? DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Herman Narula, CEO & Co-Founder @ Improbable We discuss MLB Virtual Ballpark, rights holders and Web3 gaming. Timstamps02:48 Virtual worlds04:39 Success without tokens11:26 Can you engage fans through virtual worlds?14:58 MLB Virtual Ballpark16:37 Engaging younger fans21:00 Rights holders & broadcasting24:15 Biggest opportunity for rights holders in Web325:56 Fan data, AI & digital advertising30:18 What are crypto skeptics right about?35:54 Web3 gaming42:34 New experiences from the convergence of AI, games & sport DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! In this episode we're joined by:• Sandy Khaund, CEO & Co-Founder @ Credenza We discuss blockchain ticketing, Credenza and leveraging fan engagement. Timstamps03:58 Blockchain ticketing startup 201713:50 Where do you see the innovation in blockchain ticketing?17:33 Fraud prevention23:29 What is Credenza?30:06 Personalisation at scale36:29 Selling the idea when talking to rights holders42:16 Why blockchain?47:15 What are the roadblocks when explaining this concept?50:59 Activations & leveraging fan engagement58:38 Blockchain 3.0 & sports brands biggest opportunity01:02:07 What's being overhyped in this industry?01:08:03 What are crypto sceptics right about? DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

The Sporting Crypto Podcast is back! What better way to kick season 2 off than being joined by:• Mark Epps, Director Comms & Web3 @ ATP Tour• Tareq Nazlawy, CEO & Co-Founder of Trace We discussed their collaboration on Momentum - an 8-day digital collectible experience during the Nitto ATP finals in Turin. The results were pretty awesome:• 75,000 fans participated• 750,000 collectibles claimed• 33% of fans didn’t miss a single claim during the 8-day tournament Timstamps04:17 What is Trace?05:32 Leveraging fans08:49 What is Momentum?17:08 Was there any trepidation proposing the Momentum project?21:49 Sponsorship & direct-to-consumer monetization26:56 Escape velocity & long-term fan experience31:32 What would you have done differenty?37:04 Linking e-commerce with credentials40:10 Where were you most surprised about the attribution?45:08 What would the next project look like?47:36 Where do you see the biggest potential value add for sports & Web3?52:38 Are we on an accelerated adoption curve? DisclaimersThis newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.These are the author’s thoughts & opinions and do not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents of this newsletter should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents of this newsletter should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the author.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this newsletter carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our readers with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firm.

In Ep. 15 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Matt Lord, Director of Technology & Digital Systems at SailGP.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:34 What is SailGP?08:39 Practical use cases of blockchain11:51 How does SailGP utilise blockchain?16:07 How successful have the Web3 products been?18:02 DAO integration & fan engagement25:02 Public vs private chains27:16 Where has blockchain been used badly in sport?31:00 Interoperability & chain migration34:21 ESG & blockchain35:16 Real-world assets on-chain37:29 Legislation & consumer confidence*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 14 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Richard Ayers, Co-Founder of Rematch.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction08:16 Poor utilization of blockchain in sport11:08 Pressure on commercial teams in sport 20:27 Web3 & social24:25 Lifting & shifting in America vs Europe28:20 What's the biggest Web3 x sport opportunity?32:23 How hard is it for sports teams & organisations to embrace a Web3 experience?38:30 Fan engagement42:02 Is everything overhyped?46:14 FTX, Binance & regulation*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 13 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Solo Ceesay, CEO & Co-Founder of Calaxy.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:26 Financial services → crypto06:20 The importance of decentralised tech08:09 Rebuilding social media & value transfer11:46 Calaxy & blockchain14:11 Creators, feedback & content19:48 Self custody & security21:30 Modernising the fan experience24:32 Loyalty in Web327:20 Web3 games & product-market fit31:06 Karate Combat32:29 DAOs, sports & adoption36:26 Building for the 'Why'40:28 New tools, NFT hype & usage*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 12 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Drew Austin, Managing Partner of Red Beard Ventures.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:26 AngelList Syndicates05:00 SuperRare, NBA Top Shot & ZED RUN08:33 The importance of digital ownership12:53 Syndicate & fund investments16:20 Sports & entertainment from a crypto perspective22:43 Valuations & sustainable business models31:59 Knights of Degen39:19 On-chain network of sports fans42:01 Fan engagement & finding balance44:22 DAOs & communication46:47 Distributed ownership, digital memorabilia & AI49:31 PFPs: How can they be improved?51:56 User experience & security*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com