Introducing Mint Season 7
I have always been fascinated by the question of what makes certain content truly valuable and shareable, and I have spent a lot of time thinking about what motivates people to collect and how to create content that speaks to them on a deeper level.
That's why I'm excited to introduce Mint Season 7 to the world.
The next 20 episodes will span three months and focus on every aspect of "Creating Content Worth Collecting," a tagline that I hope will inspire more creators to shift their focus from algorithmic virality to creating content of collectible quality.
We’ll highlight various forms of tokenized media like music NFTs, podcast NFTs, writing NFTs, film NFTs, video NFTs, and crypto art, and answer questions like:
What does it take to create content worth collecting?
What are the links between viral distribution and onchain monetization via collection?
How can content creators use tokenized media and NFTs to increase value and strengthen relationships with their audience?
How will DeFi and tokenized media intersect and develop in the future?
What are the main challenges for crypto-native content creators and tokenized media projects and how will they be addressed?
How will decentralization change content creation and consumption in the web3 world?
Will traditional media adapt to or be replaced by decentralized organizations in the web3 landscape?
What challenges and opportunities will the web3 media industry face as it grows and how can they be addressed?
How will the user experience of web3 media differ from traditional web media and how will this affect content consumption?
I hope that by exploring this topic in-depth, we can help more creators understand what makes content valuable to collect and how to create content worth collecting that resonates with their audience.
Season 7 Lineup
This season, listeners will hear from a variety of high-profile creators, savvy collectors, and ambitious founders on their strategies for producing collectible content.
We’ll hear from:
Farokh -- Founder of Rug Radio.
Robin Schmidt -- Founder of BasedAF.
Zack Guzman -- Host of Coinage Media.
Alice Ma -- Co-Founder of Mad Realties.
Jacob Horne -- Co-Founder of Zora Protocol.
Chase Chapman -- Host of the OthersidePod.
Diana Chen -- Host of Rehash Podcast.
Aidan Musnitzky -- Founder of Spinamp.
Christina Beltramini -- Head of Growth at The Aave Companies (Lens Protocol).
0xLucas -- Head of Web3 at Bankless.
Gami -- Founder of Gnars DAO.
Peter Saputo -- Music NFT Artist.
Roberto Nickson -- Founder of Metav3rse.
Pplpleasr -- Legendary, crypto-native digital artist.
TK the Legend -- Music NFT Artist.
BlockchainBrett -- Partner at Palm Tree Crew.
John Crain -- Founder of SuperRare.
Sam Sends -- Co-Founder of Glass Protocol.
RŌHKI -- Web3-native music collective.
Colin Armstrong -- Founder of Paragraph
I'm showcasing Lens Protocol and Bello.lol this season, who's collected the podcast’s soulbound NFTs, granting them promotional utility throughout the season.
I also thank Cointelegraph and CryptoSlate, this season's media partners.
The season is available to enjoy across all video and audio streaming platforms and new social apps built on Lens Protocol, such as Lenstube and Lensterxyz.
I'm excited to focus more of my efforts on this mindset shift. One of the reasons I launch new seasons with accompanying themes is to get answers to my personal questions and curate the right people to provide insight on the topic.
That’s how I organized Mint Season 1 and how I will continue to lead future seasons to come.
Keep up with the podcast season by subscribing to my newsletter and getting notified when new episodes are available.
🎙 New Podcast Episode
Mint Season 7 episode 1 welcomes Zack Guzman, Co-founder of Coinage Media, the first community-owned show answering crypto's biggest questions. In this discussion, we take a deep dive into the world of Web3 media and explore the potential of decentralized technologies to revolutionize the industry.
From the co-ownership model of the Coinage Network to the use of smart contracts in handling IP and ownership, we cover a range of topics and offer insights into how traditional media companies are adapting to the Web3 landscape.
We also discuss the role of gatekeepers and intermediaries, the importance of involving audiences and collectors in your community, and the potential for composability and content interoperability in the Web3 world. Tune in to learn more about the exciting future of media in the decentralized world.
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Timestamps
00:19 - Intro
02:11 - Web3 Consumer vs. Web2 Consumer
07:10 - Coinage Network's Co-Ownership Model
10:58 - Balance Between Creating Incredible Content and Not Getting Lost in NFT Hype
13:26 - Will Traditional Media Companies Adapt to the Web3 Landscape?
16:39 - Is the New Model for Web3 Media Predicated On Virality and Distribution Still?
20:27 - How Will Smart Contracts Impact IP and Ownership in Web3?
24:09 - Involving Audiences and Collectors in Your Community
28:26 - How Will Web3 Affect Traditional Media Gatekeepers and Intermediaries
36:00 - SBF and FTX Scandal
39:41 - Tackling the Consolidation of Media Ownership
50:09 - Content Composability Interoperability in Web3
53:30 - Future of Coinage Network
55:45 - Outro
Additional Resources
⏲ Collect Episode 1’s Podcast NFT
If you enjoyed my episode with Zack Guzman, I’ve included the link to Zora for collection! Thank you for your support. ❤️️
Only 24 editions remained for Season 7’s first episode!
🌿 About Lens Protocol
Lens Protocol is an open-source tech stack for building decentralized social networking services. The protocol was developed by the Aave Companies and launched on Polygon in May of 2022. Through Lens, web3 developers can build decentralized social media applications and marketplaces that leverage NFT technology to form a fully composable, user-owned social graph where the connections and interactions between people are owned by individual users and creators rather than established networks.
Stay up to date with Lens Protocol by following @LensProtocol on Lens. 🌿
🍄 Sign up for Bello’s Beta Access
Bello is the no-code blockchain analytics tool for web3 creators and communities.
It’s a new tool I built to help you guys learn more about your collectors.
Unlike other analytics platforms that benefit SQL-experienced users or professional NFT traders, Bello is a haven for non-technical users in a world where blockchain data is hard to fetch and understand.
If you’re a creator, NFT project founder, or community manager, this tool was made for you.
Join our beta waitlist today!
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