Scenius Studio (Episode #44)
Carlos Pereira -- BITKRAFT
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As a crypto-dedicated Fund-of-Funds Manager at Scenius Capital, host, Ben Jacobs has the unique opportunity to speak daily with the brightest investors in the blockchain space. In Scenius Studio, Ben chats with crypto Hedge Fund Managers and Venture Capitalists in wide-ranging, evergreen, and alpha-focused conversations.
In each episode of Scenius Studio, Ben dives deep with these talented professionals to understand what drove them to crypto, and how they approach the complex craft of investing in the wild west of digital assets and blockchain technology. We are excited to share these discussions publicly through this podcast.
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In this episode, Ben sits down with Carlos Pereira, Partner at BITKRAFT.
BITKRAFT is a premier gaming focused venture firm and Carlos is the lead investor for their crypto-dedicated fund. His perspective into the innovation that crypto uniquely unlocks within gaming is insightful. Moreover, his assessment of the current blockchain gaming ecosystem highlights his experience investing in the sector and the observations he and his team have earned across cycles.
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In this episode we discuss:
The history of BITKRAFT and the firm’s decision to launch a crypto-dedicated gaming strategy
The impact of gaming on younger generations and their digital-first approach to the world
Categories within gaming that BITKRAFT invests in
The three phases of crypto’s disintermediation of the gaming industry
On-chain games. What does it mean in practice and what is possible with 100% blockchain-based games?
Different formats (mobile, VR, desktop) and how they will evolve with crypto
Blockchain gaming is under heat for not producing the results everyone has been expecting. Where are people’s negative judgements misplaced?
Post-mortem of play-to-earn
Venture dynamics in crypto gaming given the long-duration of game development and the incongruence of fast-paced token launches
Will crypto be integrated into existing AAA games or will a new AAA game emerge with blockchain embedded in the game’s infrastructure
Carlos’ spiciest takes 🌶️
Resources Mentioned
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