Episode description

Our Guest Speaker:

Jeff AKA "Jihoz", is a co-founder of Sky Mavis, the creators of Axie Infinity and the Ronin Blockchain. Axie is the #1 NFT game by DAU, NFT volume (as verified by the Guiness Book of world records), and cultural impact. Ronin is the #1 gaming chain by active users and NFT volume.

As Chief Growth Officer, his mission is to growth the size and strength of the Axie/Ronin community and economy. Jeff grew up playing video games and catching insects.

Jeff graduated with a BA in History from Yale University in 2015 where he wrote his thesis on the game theory of sovereign debt restructuring.

Learn more about Jihoz: https://x.com/Jihoz_Axie

Our host: Ty

A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller.

Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife

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Outline: 

00:00
Introduction

03:01
The Golden Age of Gaming

05:46
Historical Lessons for Crypto and Tokenomics

08:52
Game Development and Community Building

11:22
Innovations in Game Economies

14:31
The Rise of Axie Infinity

17:00
AI's Role in Gaming and Community

19:37
The Future of Digital Communities

22:18
Exploring Network States and Digital Empires

32:43
The Importance of Physical Connections in Digital Communities

35:06
Historical Parallels: Money, Wealth, and Cultural Shifts

39:07
Resilience Through Failure: Lessons from Entrepreneurship

42:45
The Roots of Resilience: Personal Experiences and Growth

43:48
Interests Beyond Work: Nature, History, and Conservation

46:21
Symbolic Victories: The Battle for Crypto's Future

48:42
Military Strategy and Business: Lessons from History

50:36
Final Thoughts: Unlearning Expectations vs. Agreements