Can crypto advance the entertainment industry? | Venture Compass with Michael Gord (GDA Capital)

Blockchain tapping into creator economies and the entertainment industry can attract mass adoption, enable proper monetization strategies for artists, and create more user-friendly experiences. We discuss such advancements with the CEO and co-founder of GDA Capital, a Canadian Web3 Venture Capital firm.

*Nothing in this episode should be considered as investment, tax, legal or other financial advice by Michael Gord or GDA Capital*

You can find more information on GDA Capital on their website https://gda.capital/ and X via @gda_capital, and follow Michael on X via @MetaGord.

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Michael Gord's Background and Web3 Journey
2:11 Most Promising Crypto Use Case in 2024
2:46 Portfolio Infrastructure Projects
3:21 Main Crypto Gaps
6:30 Mass Adoption Thesis
7:25 Bridges Are the Past
9:02 GDA Capital
11:26 Role Models in Crypto
12:47 Bear Market Cycles Compared
15:12 Web3 Solutions for the Entertainment Industry
18:13 Investment in Music Streaming: Tune.Fm
20:30 Investment in E-Sports: LootMogul
22:51 Unique Funding Models
25:33 Advice for Newcoming Founders
26:13 Closing Remarks

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