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0Summary:Despite being a completely new industry, Play-to-Earn blockchain games are providing an alternative income stream for gamers, with Axie Infinity being the largest name. Brycent, a software engineer who turned one of the most successful crypto gaming content creators in the world, speaks to us about his hopes for the industry, mental health, as well as reveals insights on gaining such sudden popularity.
Panelists:Brycent | Bryce Johnson
Host:Hana-chan
Co-Host:Nick
Post-production:Giovan
Episode breakdown:
2:30 How Bryce got started in the gaming content creation space
4:40 Growing up in the 90s and how it shaped Bryce's perspective of the digital age
7:35 A candid look at how Bryce was more outgoing as a youth and how his now-increased screentime forces him to actively set goals in his social life such as making connections at crypto events like NFT NYC.
11:50 Bryce's pre-crypto days: The frictions of transitioning from a software engineer to a full-time YouTuber/Streamer
16:45 The real-world implications of NFTs in crypto gaming and how they change lives
22:05 Does "grinding" in crypto gaming to farm rewards worth it? Is play-and-earn more fun than a "proper" job?
26:40 "Games suck" -- Bryce tells us the real issues facing crypto gaming and what's hindering greater adoption. Also, Bryce plugs the "most fun blockchain game I've ever played" (#notsponsored)
35:53 The responsibility of free speech as a person with a large platform and avoiding shilling as an influencer
40:22 Thoughts about capitalism and how its impacts on how it affects how we shape our lives
44:10 Bryce on being recognized while walking down the streets & future plans for meeting fans in the Philippines
48:02 On personal relationships: Living in Miami, drifting from loved ones, dating and talking about NFTs and crypto
54:10 Learning to live with and grow from mistakes, therapy, and how Web3 humanizes people compared to Web2
56:55 Tips for navigating a bear market
59:50 The craziest things Bryce would do and how dreaming about being Zendaya's date to the Met Gala
1:03:17 Bryce asks the hosts for their pet peeves in the NFT space
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