RWA SegMints

Ep.27 Authenticity in the Digital Age with Matt Bartlett

Matt Bartlett, CEO of SegMint and Head of Web3 at VanEck, gives his thoughts on authenticity of assets on the blockchain. With host Steven Schill recounting his lackluster Pokemon card collecting experience at local stores, the pair go into discussions around the evolution of tokenization methods from platforms like Collector Crypt, Courtyard, and Beezie, exploring the pros and cons of each. Matt also shares insights on how blockchain opens up new opportunities for collectors and the hurdles of wider adoption in the space. 
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The information contained in this document is intended only to provide general information. It shall not be construed as promotion of a specific product nor as investment, legal or tax advice. SegMint assumes no liability with regards to any decision taken on the basis of this information. Information contained herein is current as of the publication date and subject to change. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results. Information provided by third party sources is believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. SegMint content may link to third party content for convenience purposes and this does not represent adoption, endorsement, approval or verification of such content by SegMint. All information is based on historical data and does not predict future developments.
 
Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
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Ep.26 A Microscope on Web3 Brands with Jon Ray

Jon Ray, Phygital Merchandise Lead, NFTreasure, shares a behind the scenes look at what brands want and how they view things differently. Host Steven Schill brings up examples of failed experiments from notable brands like Game of Thrones and gets Jon's perspective on how these brands need to be entering the blockchain space. Aligned incentives are a big piece of the puzzle and Jon gives some tips and tricks for anyone listening that has an interest in getting more awareness about their brand. 
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Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
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Ep.25 Decades to Come in RWA's with Ray Buckton and Travis John

Ray Buckton and Travis John react to leading RWA headlines that have made bold claims. With an open mind, Ray, Travis and host Steven Schill go over the recent excitement/acceptance of blockchain integration that's transpired over the past 30-60 days. What were the catalysts? Is there actually a sudden change in narratives around "NFTs"? 
 
Ray shares a story about his family and their reaction to technology through the past and how we'll be experiencing our own variations of that in 2024 and beyond. Travis made it known that he avoids certain terminologies while speaking about anything Web3. Through this episode there's mentions of the recent RWA Day event hosted by RWA World at Permissionless in Salt Lake City.
   
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Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
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Ep.24 Collectible Cards and Handling Competition with Ahmed El Dani

Ahmed El Dani, CEO Tradible, is focused on bringing graded collectibles on chain.  As an RWA focused podcast, host Steven Schill asks Ahmed about the world slowly transitioning to digital collecting on top of physical collecting of collectibles. With a large population of gamers noticing blockchain integrated games getting traction, how does that impact the RWA blockchain integrated markets? 
The talk around consumer crypto and frictionless user experiences is still a headlining topic for those building on blockchain rails. Ahmed shares his perspectives on Base and why he choose to launch his product on it.  
 
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Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
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Ep.23 Digital Souvenirs with Lucas Verra

Lucas Verra, Co-Founder POAP Studio, has been building on top of the Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP). This episode touches on the human element of displaying memories, having digital souvenirs and the impact AI is starting to have. 
 
POAP has become a household name for many in the blockchain space and Lucas shares some insights how POAP Studio has worked with the likes of Porsche and Sephora. Every brand seems to have been or wanting to dabble in something involving blockchain technology. The one recurring theme amongst all of them - they want to be unique in their approach. 
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Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
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Ep.22 Shine Bright Like a Tokenized Diamond with Steven Gaertner

Steven Gaertner, Head of Tiamonds, brings a wealth of knowledge on the diamond industry and how he and his team are bringing them to the blockchain. 
 
Do you know there's a huge population in Japan that purchases diamonds? This conversation highlights the market for diamonds beyond weddings, how diamond tokenization happens, and how the shift towards blockchain adoption continues in every industry. 
 
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The information contained in this document is intended only to provide general information. It shall not be construed as promotion of a specific product nor as investment, legal or tax advice. SegMint assumes no liability with regards to any decision taken on the basis of this information. Information contained herein is current as of the publication date and subject to change. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results. Information provided by third party sources is believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. SegMint content may link to third party content for convenience purposes and this does not represent adoption, endorsement, approval or verification of such content by SegMint. All information is based on historical data and does not predict future developments.
 
Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
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Ep.21 Nostalgia and $500,000 Graded Pokemon Cards with Nicolas le Jeune

Nicolas le Jeune, Co-Founder of Courtyard was featured on a recent RWA Collectibles Spotlight X Spaces. This is a recording of that conversation. Courtyard is a platform users can collect graded physical trading cards on.The RWA Collectibles Spotlight spaces are a joint venture between SegMint and RWA World.
 
This recording goes into graded card pricing, comparing blockchain based marketplace platforms versus the traditional eBay marketplace. Nicolas shared insights on Courtyards vending machine model that offers 90% buyback offers and the role nostalgia plays in collectibles. What makes Pokemon cards more or less valued? How does it compare to sports cards? Are trading cards the new hot ticket item in collecting? 
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Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
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Ep.20 A Honest Look at RWA's in 2024 with Matt Bartlett

Matt Bartlett, CEO of Segmint, alongside host Steven Schill take a moment to have an open discourse on the RWA narrative, market and outlook. The conversation goes into regulation concerns, projections of a $16 trillion market cap for illiquid assets by 2030 and other arguably shocking headlines. 
 
Talking points include: 
Perceptions of the RWA space 
The growing interest in tokenized everything (collectibles, fine art, etc.)
Regulatory challenges 
New developments on the Segmint platform 
The impact of blockchain technology and "consumer crypto" 
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Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
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Ep.19 Building Databases Today for the Millions Tomorrow with Tyler Sherwin and Ray Buckton

Tyler Sherwin and Ray Buckton, Co-Founders of RWA.world make another appearance on the RWA SegMints podcast. Matt Bartlett, CEO of SegMint joins the call as well. The conversation discusses the importance of data integrity in this emerging market and some of the hardships that face those building the infrastructure to tokenize everything. 
The show kicks off with a breakdown of the SegMint x RWA.world collaboration and what it means. Host Steven Schill asks about the importance of Chainlink and narratives surrounding new and older blockchains. Tyler gives insights on the upcoming RWA Day event in Salt Lake City in October and Matt shares some important perspectives on this new (and growing) RWA market.  
 
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The information contained in this document is intended only to provide general information. It shall not be construed as promotion of a specific product nor as investment, legal or tax advice. SegMint assumes no liability with regards to any decision taken on the basis of this information. Information contained herein is current as of the publication date and subject to change. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results. Information provided by third party sources is believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. SegMint content may link to third party content for convenience purposes and this does not represent adoption, endorsement, approval or verification of such content by SegMint. All information is based on historical data and does not predict future developments.
 
Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of SegMint.
 
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Ep.18 Too Many Assets, Not Enough Blockchains with Chris Yin

Chris Yin, CEO of Plume Network joins RWA SegMints podcast to discuss his real world asset focused blockchain. Starting with the concept of tokenization and how blockchain technology is reshaping ownership in both the digital and real-world spaces. Chris shares his thoughts on the potential of blockchain to tokenize assets like real estate, collectibles, and even equities, making these assets more accessible.
They also discuss the future of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, including the role of upcoming Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in mainstreaming blockchain. Chris explains Plume Network's mission to create a blockchain ecosystem blending crypto and real-world assets, emphasizing the importance of timing, market conditions, and building for both crypto-natives and traditional finance participants.
Finally, they touch on the complexities of ownership in digital economies, particularly within gaming, and the need for regulation in the U.S. to foster blockchain growth. Chris provides insights into the Plume Network's growth, partnerships, and vision for bridging the gap between traditional finance and Web3.
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The information contained in this document is intended only to provide general information. It shall not be construed as promotion of a specific product nor as investment, legal or tax advice. SegMint assumes no liability with regards to any decision taken on the basis of this information. Information contained herein is current as of the publication date and subject to change. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results. Information provided by third party sources is believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. SegMint content may link to third party content for convenience purposes and this does not represent adoption, endorsement, approval or verification of such content by SegMint. All information is based on historical data and does not predict future developments.
 
Using SegMint is subject to risk, including the possible loss of money, digital assets, NFTs and information. These digital assets are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. It is possible to lose your entire investment.
 
No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of SegMint.
 
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