Welcome to host Peter Csathy's AI & NFT "Quick Takes" episode, where Peter lays out the most critical business and legal developments of the past week in the worlds of generative AI and Web3/NFTs that impact the creative community, media, entertainment and the Arts. Peter goes rapid fire in less than 10 minutes first with the headline AI and NFT stories of the past week - and then gives updates on other key AI and NFT developments that are worth tracking and knowing - because they define...

In Peter's last episode, he discussed an example of what’s wrong in the NFT world from the creative community’s perspective - specifically, OpenSea’s prioritization of buyers and sellers over the Creators that built the value of its marketplace in the first place. But in this episode, Peter points to a major Hollywood example of what’s being done “right” and showcases the transformational possibilities uniquely enabled by Web3 and token-gated "digital tickets" (just don't call them...

Welcome to Peter's special “urgent” edition of "Fearless Media." We’ve all heard the Silicon Valley Bank headlines. But how did Silicon Valley respond and what does it all really mean now that the Feds have guaranteed all deposits? What should impacted investors and entrepreneurs do now? How can we understand how this happened - and steps each of us should take?  And what does this mean for the entire banking and financial community (and all of us)? Peter spoke with Silicon Valley-based...

In this special episode, Peter explores leading NFT platform OpenSea's significant recent changes to its resale royalty policy that left many Creators feeling betrayed. Locked in ongoing resale royalties are perhaps THE single most important draw of NFTs to the creative community. Yet, OpenSea changed its rules of the game while the players were still on the field when it announced it was moving to optional creator earnings for collections without on-chain enforcement due to competitive...

Welcome to host Peter Csathy's first AI & NFT "Quick Takes" episode, where Peter lays out the most critical business and legal developments of the past week in the worlds of generative AI and Web3/NFTs that impact the creative community, media, entertainment and the Arts. Peter goes rapid fire in less than 10 minutes first with the headline AI and NFT stories of the past week - and then gives updates on other key AI and NFT developments that are worth tracking and knowing - because they...

Welcome to my special 50th episode of my Fearless Media podcast - a special one indeed. I recently hosted an AI-focused round table with guests that included Grammy award-winning artist and musician Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe), AI artist and data scientist Aya, metaverse creator and influencer Don Allen Stevensen III, and IP attorney and expert Mike Kasdan. The Q&A actually begins at the 6:44 mark after initial introductions. We discussed the Artist, Creator, Business and Legal...

Here is Peter's 5 minute overview for the week of September 26th - that tracks his weekly NFT Legal Update newsletter that goes out every Monday. Peter discusses the key NFT legal developments and cases to watch, where they stand, and why they matter to everyone in the NFT ecosystem. Reach out to Peter at Creative Media with updates of your own - or to schedule a call to discuss your own NFT business or legal issues. He can be reached at [email protected]. Peter is a Harvard Law...

This is Peter's first weekly NFT litigation update - a 5 minute overview that tracks his weekly NFT Legal Update newsletter that goes out every Monday. Peter discusses the key NFT cases to watch, where they stand, and why they matter to everyone in the NFT ecosystem (as of September 21, 2022). Reach out to Peter at Creative Media with updates of your own - or to schedule a call to discuss your own NFT business or legal issues. He can be reached at [email protected]. Peter is a Harvard...

In this special episode, Peter gives an update and overview of the key legal and business issues in the complex and ever-evolving world of NFTs. He also discusses how best to solve for the complexity of international roll-outs where each territory plays by different rules of the game. This episode is for everyone who is in the web3/NFT ecosystem - creators, entrepreneurs, executives, partners, developers, publishers, service providers and platforms (or looking into, or interested in, the...

When we think of NFTs, we think of virtual art, collectibles and communities enabled, authenticated and verified on the blockchain. But NFTs can be tied to physical, tangible goods as well via the blockchain - to easily verify ownership of, and authenticate, artworks (like paintings) and just about anything else. And OOD is the first company placing physical and tangible collectibles (artwork, music, media and sports memorabilia like trading cards) front and center and first (rather than as...

Forget advertising-driven streaming video business models - and even subscription-based models. At least that's what new web3/NFT blockchain-based streaming film and TV service Rewarded.TV wants. The company has introduced an entirely new "Watch to Earn" business model by which viewers get PAID and rewarded simply for watching. The more they watch, the more they earn. Think this is fantasy? Well, think again. The video games business is already being rocked by its controversial "Play to Earn"...

Welcome to Peter's 1st "Fearless Media" podcast "QUICK TAKE" - where Peter discusses a hot media/entertainment/tech story in real time. First stop - Netflix - and its recently announced Q1 earnings that were eye-opening to many. After surprising Netflix's Q1, many think streaming content spending will go down. WRONG! The need for differentiated exclusive content goes UP for media companies to break out of the pack in our increasingly hyper-competitive streaming-driven media world. And...

Fan Controlled Football (FCF) just scored a $40 million Series A financing round from crypto kings Animoca Brands and Delphi Digital. But FCF is not just a Web3/NFT/blockchain story (although it is that too). FCF is the ultimate John Madden football - where fantasy football meets IRL. Founder/CEO Sohrob Farudi joins me to discuss it all - and how their tech empowers thousands of fans to not only crowd-source (and decide) a team's name and logo, but also to call the plays for real football...

Sam Englebardt, General Partner of leading interactive entertainment and Web3 venture firm Galaxy Interactive, joins Peter for a wide-ranging interview. Sam discusses Galaxy Interactive's sector focus and approach - Web3 - NFTs - DAOs - the Metaverse - and their overall impact on our lives and society. It is a candid interview about how our lives will evolve in our increasingly digital and immersive world. Follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathy Subscribe to Peter's free monthly newsletter Check...

Leading Web3 investor and entrepreneur Michael Gord, co-founder of GDA Capital and the Metaverse Group (a leading virtual real estate company for the metaverse economy), joins CREATV Media's Peter Csathy for an overview of the massive and very real new investment world of virtual real estate in our increasingly metaverse world. Gord explains the opportunity (and some of the leading players in it), why virtual real estate is very real and lasting, and why it is analogous to the early days of...

Dmitry Shapiro, co-founder and CEO of Koji -- the app store for the Creator Economy, and the world's most powerful Link In bio platform -- joins Peter for an overview and demo of Koji (including its upcoming NFT capabilities). Koji just recently raised a new $20 million Series B financing - and is one of Peter's favorite "must watch" companies in the world of media, technology, the Creator Economy and Web3. Learn more about Peter and his firms CREATV Media and music-focused Deep Cuts Media....

Peter discusses Web3, NFTs, DAOs, the Metaverse and the Creator Economy (and how they will transform the media, music and entertainment business) - and artist/fan relationships - at the Burbank Tech Talks (1-26-22). Follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathy - subscribe to his "Fearless Media" podcast on all platforms - and learn more about Peter's firms CREATV Media and music-focused Deep Cuts Media at creatv.media and deepcutsmedia.com.

Arun Maini (aka Mrwhosetheboss) - one of the world's leading tech voices and tech YouTubers (with 10 million subscribers, 1+ billion video views) - joins Peter for a thought-provoking discussion about the Metaverse, Web3, NFTs, DAOs (and their overall sobering impact on society - and our humanity). Check out Arun's YouTube channel Mrwhosetheboss and Peter's companies CREATV Media  and music-focused Deep Cuts Media  - and also Peter's music-focused podcast "The Story Behind The Song" on the...

Peter discusses Web3, NFTs, DAOs, the Metaverse and the Creator Economy (and how they will transform the media, music and entertainment business) - and artist/fan relationships - at the Burbank Tech Talks (1-26-22). Follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathy and learn more about Peter's firms CREATV Media and Deep Cuts Media.

CryptoPunks' first rapper and overall "King" SPOTTIE WIFI i joins  Peter and crypto investor Jacob Holmers for a discussion of NFTs and how they will transform the music industry (and the overall media business in general). Don't let SPOTTIE's "face" fool you. He is a true Web 3.0 pioneer - and this discussion (and what SPOTTIE is doing) applies to all Creators - including all Artists and Musicians. Now, with NFTs, Artists of all kind (musicians, film producers, game producers) can create a...

Sebastian Park, co-founder of BITKRAFT Ventures and Infinite Canvas, joins Peter for a discussion about how Web 3.0 will transform the world of media and entertainment - and, in particular, how Creators will be able to go directly to their audience and superfans to engage with them (and monetize them) via NFTs, DeFi and other direct-to-consumer modes enabled by the blockchain. In this special session, Sebastian gives a full presentation of what Patreon's CEO Jack Conte calls "The 2nd...

NFTs are no fad. They are here to stay - and they will radically transform the world for Creators, Artists, their content/IP, and their superfans. They already are. In this episode, I give an overview about the decentralized Web 3.0 world of NFTs in the world of media and entertainment. It just may transform the way you think about NFTs and the blockchain that fuels them. NFTs aren't just what you think they are (Beeple and visual images). They can be membership into exclusive clubs with...

In this special year-end episode, I lay out my 10 predictions for media and entertainment in 2022. Just when we thought we were out(side), it (Covid) pulls us back in(side)! (Yes, a Godfather Part III reference to start things off!). While nothing is more powerful than real physical human connection, our increasingly tech-driven virtual world was the big story for media and entertainment in 2021. In particular, this past year marked the mass “coming out” party for an entirely new kind of...

Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes – whose superhuman feats have blown minds and motivated millions around the world - joins Peter for a discussion about how he does what he does. But most importantly, why he does what he does (and universal themes about what really matters in life - which may help you identify your own priorities that matter to you). Dean defines, in every sense of the word, what it means to be "Fearless." He is a legend in the world of endurance sports. He has run 350 miles...