In this episode of The I.A.D.S. Retail Park, Maya sits down with Selvane to explore I.A.D.S.’s groundbreaking experiment with Web3 technology. During their 2022 General Assembly, the association issued POAPs to member CEOs and Academy graduates, diving headfirst into digital assets to understand their practical applications for retail. 🚀 The conversation reveals the ambitious brainstorming process that considered everything from metaverse storefronts to NFT awards, and why budget realities led them to focus on POAPs over costly virtual worlds. They discuss the challenges of educating members about crypto wallets, the complexities of Web3 regulations, and the decision to prioritize community value over monetization. 💎 What does it cost to build a functional metaverse store? How do you distribute digital certificates to traditional retail executives? Can Web3 technologies align with non-profit values? Tune in for practical insights into Web3 experimentation, lessons learned from real implementation, and why starting small might be the smartest approach to emerging technologies. ⚡

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