Episode 4

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15th Nov 2022

Success in Web3 is learning, growing and celebrating others: James Rowdy, Web3 Visionary and NFTMelb Co-Founder

Web3 is a completely different world where collaboration, connections, kindness and lifting others up is what helps us succeed and drives the whole industry forward.

James Rowdy is a Visionary, a developer, an OG NFT adopter and he is also the co-Founder of NFTMelb, a group that holds dynamic in-person events across Australia and New Zealand.

Time Stamps

[1:06] Introduction to James Rowdy

[1:44] How would you explain an NFT to a 5-year-old? And can you use Star Wars as an analogy?

[2:43] The power of lifting others up in Web3

[3:36] Saying goodbye to ego and tall poppy syndrome in Web3

[5:08] All about NFTMelb

[6:07] Rowdy's entry into the wild world of Crypto

[7:49] How many NFTs does Rowdy own?

[10:12] What it's like to be a Mutant Ape Yacht Club holder

[15:50] Advice to Rowdy's younger self

[17:04] What does Rowdy look for when investing in NFT projects?

[20:15] Why do so many projects fail?

[22:51] What do we need to do differently as we move from Web 2 to Web3?

[24:23] What are red flags when seeking Web3 and Crypto education?

[26:24] Myth-Busting

[27:31] Staying safe from scams

[28:18] How Rowdy handled an impersonator on social media

[29:54] Where NFT Melb is headed

[32:08} Wrap up

To connect with James Rowdy, his social accounts are below:

LinkedIn

 Twitter

Instagram

You can learn more about NFTMelb through its website or its social accounts below:

Discord

Twitter

Instagram

Discord

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That's So Meta
Learning about the world of NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Web3 and the Metaverse in a really fun and simple way through upbeat and joyful interviews with awesome guests and experts
Let's explore the world of NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Web3 and the Metaverse (well Metaverses, actually) in a really fun and simple way!

The goal is to be a bridge between the world we currently live in, and this dynamic, fast-paced and fabulous world that's emerging, and being created, every single day.

Through upbeat interviews with awesome guests and experts, we will learn together, laugh together and get far more savvy about everything related to Web3, so that we all feel confident taking a giant step into this wild new world as one.

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