Exploring the Intersection of Sports, Blockchain & NFTs at Korean Blockchain Week 2025

Live from Korea Blockchain Week 2025, join us at The Edge of Show where we dive deep into the evolving world of NFTs, blockchain, and the intersection of sports and technology! This episode features insightful discussions with industry leaders, Jonathan Covey, CMO of Zetachain, Cameron Kates, CEO of Apecoin and NBA superstar Tristan Thompson.
In this episode, we explore:

The current state and future of the NFT industry, including the new cycles of growth.
The dissolution of ApeCoin DAO and the transition to a more agile governance structure.
Tristan Thompson's journey into the Web3 space, his new project basketball.fun, and how it empowers fans to engage with their favorite players.
The importance of community in decentralized projects and the innovative solutions being developed in the health sector with AxonDAO.

Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a sports fan, or just curious about the future of digital assets, this episode is packed with valuable insights and exciting developments. Don't miss out!

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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:01:39 - Interview with Cameron, CEO of ApeCo
00:05:08 - DAOs: When They Work and When They Don't
00:06:19 - Project RAID Announcement
00:07:35 - Cross-Chain Opportunities
00:08:11 - Upcoming Events and Initiatives
00:12:16 - Tristan's Journey into Web3
00:14:27 - Basketball.fun Overview
00:16:54 - Community Engagement and Incentives
00:19:44 - Blockchain's Impact on Athletes
00:22:36 - Introduction to Jonathan Covey from ZetaChain
00:23:28 - ZetaChain's Universal Blockchain Concept
00:25:27 - Unison Upgrade and Developer Benefits
00:27:10 - AI Integration in ZetaChain
00:30:19 - Unified Stablecoin Initiative
00:32:22 - Future Vision for ZetaChain

Resources:

Apecoin
Website: https://apecoin.com/
Twitter/X:https://x.com/apecoin
Connect with Cameron Kates
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-kates-27324254/

Zetachain
Website: https://www.zetachain.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zetablockchain/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZetaBlockchain

Connect with Jonathan Covey
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrcovey/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/daoist_jc?lang=en

Basketball.fun
Website: https://www.basketball.fun/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/bsktballdotfun
Connect with Tristan Thompson
Twitter/X: https://x.com/RealTristan13

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