Internet Explorers

What happens when you combine Survivor, Squid Game, and Hunger Games…onchain?

Uncover the secrets behind Crypto: The Game's explosive success and its acquisition by Uniswap Labs. Dylan Abruscato, the game's creator, shares insights on building a viral onchain experience that's captivating cryptotwitter with a $150,000 (72 ETH) prize pool. Learn how CTG evolved from a bootstrapped side project to a cornerstone of Uniswap's marketing strategy, and explore the challenges of balancing innovation with sustainability in the ever-evolving Web3 landscape.

This episode also dives into the complexities of crypto media, the long-term vision for blockchain technology, and the exciting potential of AI-powered financial tools for individual investors.

This episode unpacks:
* Bear market tactics when ETH dips under $2K
* Meme hype colliding with deep crypto fundamentals
* Blockworks controversy over media integrity and venture bags
* Crypto: The Game - A blockchain survivor game sparking on-chain drama
* Uniswap’s acquisition redefining crypto experiential marketing
* Innovation takes time, echoing the long nose of progress
* Speculative mania versus long-term crypto conviction
* On-chain voting chaos and NFT resurrection mechanics
* AI tools delivering hedge fund insights to individuals
* Mobile gaming apps revolutionizing interactive crypto experiences

Chapters:
00:00 — But First, Coffee (and Market Anxiety)
06:20 — Peak Crypto Nihilism: What Do You Believe In?
16:37 — Periodic Mania vs. Fundamentals in Crypto
24:30 — Should Everything Be a Coin?
29:56 — CTG Breakdown: The Survivor of Crypto
37:03 — Why Uniswap Acquired Crypto: The Game
46:36 — How 400 Players Are Battling for 150 ETH
52:32 — The Blockworks Controversy & Media Integrity
58:27 — The Long Nose of Innovation: Why Tech Takes Time

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