The Crypto Conversation The Next Crypto Gem - Crypto takes over Reality TV
Jett Tang is the executive producer of The Next Crypto Gem, a Reality TV series that premieres September 7. It's the first crypto-related TV show of its kind. Think Shark Tank meets The Apprentice in Web3.
Why you should listenThe Next Crypto Gem is a crypto reality TV show starring Brian D. Evans, Layah Heilpern, George Tung as judges. The Next Crypto Gem puts the best projects in the wild world of cryptocurrency to the ultimate test. Each week the judges challenge the teams to explain their projects through a series of competitions with real-world applications. Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, and YouTube's BitBoy make guest appearances.
The executive producer, Jet Tang, says that he and the team at Hourglass wanted to create a show that could bring crypto to the mainstream via the power of television. Tang says it is important to highlight the pioneers and builders in the crypto space to change negative media perceptions. He explains that season one is just the beginning and they plan to expand with more productions in season two.
The goal is to present crypto in a fun and entertaining format to the masses while also educating them. The show will sprinkle in concepts such as tokenomics, crypto basics, and blockchain understanding. The script and pacing is designed to entertain so those who have no understanding of the industry can enjoy the program along with the crypto natives.