🔥 Get my FREE PDF report https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe. Raoul welcomes long-time favorite Piers Kicks, partner at Delphi Ventures, to explore the transformative potential of blockchain gaming and how digital ownership and transparent economies can revolutionize the industry and drive wider adoption. Raoul and Piers discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating crypto with gaming, emphasizing the importance of innovation, community engagement, and upcoming projects in the space. Recorded on October 30, 2024. 📣 This episode comes to you thanks to Magic Eden. Magic Eden is the leading, decentralized cross-chain crypto platform. Get started with Magic Eden, the Home of Web3 today: https://realvision.com/magic 🍌 Get your Banana Zone swag at the Real Vision merch store: https://shop.realvision.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The Future of Crypto Gaming 01:10 - Raoul Pal’s Vision: Macro Meets Gaming 02:25 - Gaming, AI & Crypto: The Perfect Storm 03:00 - Guest Introduction: Meet Pierce Kicks 04:14 - Pierce’s Journey: From Gamer to Crypto Visionary 05:40 - The Role of Blockchain in Gaming 06:18 - What Happened to the Metaverse Hype? 07:46 - Gaming: Crypto’s Trojan Horse 08:45 - Creating Scarcity in Digital Worlds 10:17 - Counter-Strike’s $32 Billion Economy 12:10 - Digital History: The Future of Collectibles 14:30 - The Rise and Fall of Play-to-Earn Gaming 16:22 - Learning from Gaming’s Crypto Winter 18:17 - Axie Infinity: The Lessons Learned 19:06 - The Evolution of Yuga Labs 21:21 - Virtual Real Estate: Hype vs. Reality 22:53 - Why Gaming Hasn’t Delivered Yet 25:28 - Off the Grid: The Next Big Thing in Gaming 28:17 - Cyber Limbs: A Game-Changing Mechanic 30:13 - Blockchain Integration: True Digital Ownership 32:51 - Free-to-Play Model with On-Chain Incentives 35:18 - What Success Looks Like: Big Numbers in Gaming 38:12 - Upcoming Titles: MapleStory, EVE Frontier & More 40:48 - AI & Gaming: The Next Frontier 44:33 - MMOs Meet AI: The Seedling Experiment 47:48 - AR, VR, and Immersive Tech in Gaming 52:18 - The Role of Crypto in the AI Boom 55:00 - Autonomous AI Agents: A New Era 57:22 - Virtual Influencers and Digital Personas 1:02:49 - What’s Next for Gaming and AI? 1:03:18 - Final Thoughts: The Future of Gaming & Crypto Unlock the potential to showcase your brand to our global audience. Contact us at [email protected] for advertising inquiries. Connect with me: Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulgmi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoul-pal-real-vision/ Newsletter: https://raoulpal.substack.com My other work: Real Vision: https://rvtv.io/3LHYIaH Global Macro Investor: https://globalmacroinvestor.com EXPAAM: https://expaam.com Connect with Real Vision™ Online: Twitter: https://rvtv.io/twitter Instagram: https://rvtv.io/instagram Web: 🔥 https://rvtv.io/3Y4t5Pw Disclaimer: https://media.realvision.com/wp/20231004185303/Disclaimer-1.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices