Metaverse
Cider Co-Founder, Red DAO Founding Member on Metaverse Fashion
Boson Protocol co-founder Justin Banon, Red DAO founding member Megan Kaspar, and Cider co-founder Yu Oppel share insights into the world of Web3 fashion as brands take advantage of what the Metaverse has to offer. Plus, discussion on how blockchain technology has allowed fashion to influence culture and people in both physical and digital forms.

2 Chainz on New Album With Lil Wayne: ‘Sounds Just Like the Metaverse’
Rapper 2 Chainz discusses his coming album at #Consensus2022. The music “sounds just like the metaverse” and there might be a surprise blockchain/NFT element in his album with Lil Wayne.

Neal Stephenson on Metaverse, Lamina1 Blockchain Launch
"Snow Crash" author Neal Stephenson, who coined the term "metaverse" in 1992, joins this special edition of "First Mover" with Bitcoin Foundation Co-founder and crypto OG Peter Vessenes. Stephenson shares his thoughts on the development of the metaverse and the launch of metaverse-focused blockchain "Lamina1." Plus, a wider conversation on the future of virtual worlds.

Beyond the Metaverse, NFT Art is Physically Coming to Life in the Real World
At a bright two floor physical exhibition at a gallery in Soho New York, SuperRare is bringing NFTs into the real world.

Condé Nast Building Web 3 Team to Be at ‘Forefront of Culture’
According to Vogue, its parent company and publishing house Condé Nast is developing a Web 3 strategy and team to bring its existing audience into the metaverse. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the worlds of blockchain, culture and fashion.

Former Binance Exec on Spurring Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets
Two former executives of Binance have created a $100 million venture fund with a focus on metaverse and crypto adoption in emerging markets.

Avalanche Submits Subnet Proposal for ApeCoin DAO’s Metaverse Migration
Avalanche (AVAX) developers have asked the ApeCoin (APE) community to consider building out the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) metaverse as an Avalanche subnet. This comes weeks after the BAYC metaverse Otherside faced issues on Ethereum. "The Hash" squad discuss the pros and cons of the Ethereum mainnet and why this is a continuing story to watch.

The Sandbox CEO Addresses Concerns Over Land Sale and 'Social Hierarchy' in the Metaverse
Mathieu Nouzareth, CEO of blockchain-based virtual world The Sandbox, discusses what sets his company apart from its competitors, addresses concerns over billionaires buying up land in the metaverse and what that means for retail investors in the virtual land boom.

Decentraland Exec on Virtual Land Sale, Future of Metaverse
Decentraland Foundation Creative Director Sam Hamilton discusses Decentraland’s opportunities, future and community, addressing concerns about virtual land prices, high barriers to entry. Plus, Decentraland’s competitive advantage for content creation on virtual land in the metaverse.

