In S2 Ep. 15 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Will Martin, CEO @ LiveDuel about blockchain's role in decentralized sports betting platforms, advantages of using blockchain for prediction markets and more!

In S2 Ep. 14 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Max Sebti, CEO & Co-Founder @ Score about how Score's AI model tracks and predicts sports events, advantages of decentralized AI over traditional centralized models and more!

In S2 Ep. 13 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Maik Brodowski, Head of Europe @ Bitpanda about Bitpanda's sports focused marketing strategy, partnerships and more!

In S2 Ep. 12 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Uptop CEO John Timoney about Uptop's mission of fan engagement within sports, open commerce for sports partnerships and more!

In S2 Ep. 11 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Matchday CEO Derrick Ko about the Matchday universe, interoperability in gaming and Matchday's mission for football fans.

In S2 Ep. 10 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Sorare CEO Nico Julia about Sorare’s long-term vision for sports fan engagement, rights holder relationships and Sorare’s pivot in gameplay and business model.

In S2 Ep. 9 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to HBAR CEO Charles Adkins about blockchain partners in sport, why NFTs were the 'Napster' moment for sports IP and why decentralised fan ID is the 'holy grail' for this intersection.

In S2 Ep. 8 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Nico le Jeune about Courtyard, blockchain as utility vs a destination, the shift to mainstream non-crypto users.

In S2 Ep. 7 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Sarah Dale about loyalty, fan engagement and Binance’s approach to sports partnerships.

In S2 Ep. 6 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to John Linden about NFL Rivals, FIFA Rivals and the advantages/future of Web3 games.

In S2 Ep. 5 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Ridley Plummer about AO ArtBall, Beyond Tennis and what Australian Tennis is doing in Web3.

In S2 Ep. 4 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Leanne Bats about New Zealand Rugby, rights holders and connecting/monetizing fans through Web3.

In S2 Ep. 3 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Herman Narula about MLB Virtual Ballpark, rights holders and Web3 gaming.

In S2 Ep. 2 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Sandy Khaund about blockchain ticketing, Credenza and leveraging fan engagement.

In S2 Ep. 1 of the Sporting Crypto Podcast, we talk to Mark Epps and Tareq Nazlawy about their collaboration on Momentum; an 8-day digital collection experience during the Nitto ATP Finals.

In Ep. 15 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Matt Lord, Director of Technology & Digital Systems at SailGP.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:34 What is SailGP?08:39 Practical use cases of blockchain11:51 How does SailGP utilise blockchain?16:07 How successful have the Web3 products been?18:02 DAO integration & fan engagement25:02 Public vs private chains27:16 Where has blockchain been used badly in sport?31:00 Interoperability & chain migration34:21 ESG & blockchain35:16 Real-world assets on-chain37:29 Legislation & consumer confidence*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 14 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Richard Ayers, Co-Founder of Rematch.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction08:16 Poor utilization of blockchain in sport11:08 Pressure on commercial teams in sport 20:27 Web3 & social24:25 Lifting & shifting in America vs Europe28:20 What's the biggest Web3 x sport opportunity?32:23 How hard is it for sports teams & organisations to embrace a Web3 experience?38:30 Fan engagement42:02 Is everything overhyped?46:14 FTX, Binance & regulation*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 13 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Solo Ceesay, CEO & Co-Founder of Calaxy.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:26 Financial services → crypto06:20 The importance of decentralised tech08:09 Rebuilding social media & value transfer11:46 Calaxy & blockchain14:11 Creators, feedback & content19:48 Self custody & security21:30 Modernising the fan experience24:32 Loyalty in Web327:20 Web3 games & product-market fit31:06 Karate Combat32:29 DAOs, sports & adoption36:26 Building for the 'Why'40:28 New tools, NFT hype & usage*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 12 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Drew Austin, Managing Partner of Red Beard Ventures.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:26 AngelList Syndicates05:00 SuperRare, NBA Top Shot & ZED RUN08:33 The importance of digital ownership12:53 Syndicate & fund investments16:20 Sports & entertainment from a crypto perspective22:43 Valuations & sustainable business models31:59 Knights of Degen39:19 On-chain network of sports fans42:01 Fan engagement & finding balance44:22 DAOs & communication46:47 Distributed ownership, digital memorabilia & AI49:31 PFPs: How can they be improved?51:56 User experience & security*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com

In Ep. 11 of the Podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Scott Lawin, CEO of Candy Digital.Watch the episode below on YouTube!Or your podcast player of choice… if you’d prefer not to see our faces!🍎 Find us on Apple Podcasts here [Link]✅ Find us on Spotify here [Link]⭐ Please subscribe on YouTube or your favourite podcast player of choice, and leave us a review!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction04:17 Candy Digital & the NFT boom08:25 Licensing & partnerships16:43 Leverage in structuring deals & the changing market18:14 Sustaining in a bear market21:09 Onboarding users through conversion from less speculative activations23:04 Fanatics divestment & Palm NFT Studio merge29:57 Biggest opportunities within sport & Web334:17 Sport & gaming within Web337:29 Loyalty on-chain vs off-chain40:38 Identity, privacy & data42:07 Palm network & future prospects for Candy Digital46:14 What are you most excited about in the next 3-5 years?48:35 What do you think is overhyped?*******Thanks so much for watching or listening, and please do leave as much feedback as you can!Please follow us on Spotify, and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Apple Podcasts!Also, please do leave us a review on whichever platform you’re consuming this content on!If you haven’t already subscribed to Sporting Crypto, you can do so here!******DisclaimersThis content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, business or legal advice.The content represents the contributors’ thoughts & opinions and does not represent the opinions of any other person, business, entity or sponsor. Any companies or projects mentioned are for illustrative purposes unless specified.The contents should not be used in any public or private domain without the express permission of the author.The contents should not be used for any commercial activity, for example - research report, consultancy activity, or paywalled article without the express permission of the creator.Please note, the services and products advertised by our sponsors (by use of terminology such as but not limited to; supported by, sponsored by or brought to you by) in this content carry inherent risks and should not be regarded as completely safe or risk-free. Third-party entities provide these services and products, and we do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, efficacy, or safety of their offerings.It's crucial to provide our audience with clear information regarding the inherent nature of services and products that might be covered in this newsletter, including those advertised by our sponsors from time to time. When you buy cryptoassets (including NFTs) your capital is at risk. Risks associated with cryptoassets include price volatility, loss of capital (the value of your cryptoassets could drop to zero), complexity, lack of regulation and lack of protection. Most service providers operating in the cryptoasset industry do not currently operate in a regulated industry. Therefore, please be aware that when you buy cryptoassets, you are not protected under financial compensation schemes and protections typically afforded to investors when dealing with regulated and authorised entities to operate as financial services firms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.sportingcrypto.com