Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Stephen McKeon – NFTs and the Consumer in Web3 (EP.255, Crypto for Institutions 2, EP.02)
Jun 16, 2022
Stephen McKeon, a Partner at Collab+Currency and a finance professor at the University of Oregon, shares his insights on consumer-facing applications of crypto. He reflects on his transition from academia to investing, discussing NFTs, DAOs, and the metaverse. The conversation addresses the evolving landscape of digital assets, focusing on the importance of interoperability and digital wallets. McKeon also outlines a syllabus for learning about blockchain and emphasizes the practical uses of NFTs beyond speculation, encouraging a deeper understanding of Web3.
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NFT Access Rights
- NFTs can function as digital keycards, granting access based on ownership.
- This can be discounts or website access, moving beyond usernames/passwords.
Bored Ape Value
- High-priced NFTs like Bored Apes act as community membership passes.
- They offer access to an expanding ecosystem of products and services.
Investing in NFTs
- Focus on NFT platforms capturing user attention, not just underlying NFTs.
- Look for platforms leveraging Web3 features unavailable in Web2.
