Markers of On-Chain Identity with CEO of Dapper Labs, Roham Gharegozlou | Gen C Ep. 97

Roham Gharegozlou, CEO and co-founder of Dapper Labs, joins the show to discuss the evolution of digital collectibles and blockchain technology. From the early days of CryptoKitties to partnerships with major brands like NBA, NFL, and Disney, Roham shares insights on creating authentic experiences for super-fan communities. This episode explores the growing adoption of blockchain technology, the integration of AI with their virtual influencer Lil Miquela and the company's vision for the future of digital ownership.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Recent Developments in Flow
00:37 Weekly News Rundown
10:19 Interview with Roham Gharegozlou, CEO of Dapper Labs
10:38 Dapper Labs' Current Projects
12:35 CryptoKitties and Blockchain Gaming
16:38 Regulatory Challenges and Innovations
20:01 Crescendo Upgrade and EVM Equivalence
22:19 Surge in New Users on Flow
23:24 Real World Credit Integration
24:22 The Arc of Digital Collectibles
26:55 Collaborations with Major Brands
28:26 Focus on Super Fan Communities
35:29 Adoption in Asia
39:29 The Role of Virtual Influencers
42:10 Recap and Final Thoughts

Links mentioned from the podcast:
How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto Industry: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/10...
OpenAI Completes Deal That Values Company at $157 Billion: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/te...
Roham’s Twitter: https://x.com/roham

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