Rebuilding Media with Web3 Values

Will T dives into the future of decentralized media, lessons from Film3, and how Kingfisher Media is redefining education and publishing in Web3. From fair creator royalties to sustainable advisory models, this episode explores why blockchain is uniquely positioned to transform media—and how it’s already happening. We also touch on the challenges of distribution and the power of giving creators full control. Timestamps: 00:07 – The creator economy in Web3 00:29 – Moving beyond agency models and taking control 01:40 – The future of media is decentralized 02:42 – Film3: Surviving the bear market 03:55 – Why Will founded Kingfisher Media 05:20 – The verticals of an educational media company 06:30 – Making content more equitable and accessible 07:30 – Why there’s no "top dog" in decentralized media 08:25 – Distribution in a fragmented media landscape 🔗 Connect with Will T / KF Media X (Twitter): @KMLLCW3 Farcaster: @kingfishersmedia 🔗 Connect with Kris / The Optimism Show Farcaster: @thekris LinkedIn: thekrispartner Email for collaborations: pod@optimism.show ⚠️ Disclaimer This episode does not constitute financial advice. Web3, blockchain media, and decentralized networks involve risk. Always DYOR — Do Your Own Research.