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/2024/10/02/how-north-korea-infiltrated-the-crypto-industry/ OpenAI Completes Deal That Values Company at $157 Billion: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/technology/openai-valuation-150-billion.html Roham’s Twitter: https://x.com/roham #cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk?sub_confirmation=1 CoinDesk is the leading digital media, events and information services company for the crypto asset and blockchain technology community. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coindesk LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/coindesk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coindesk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoinDesk Newsletters: https://www.coindesk.com/newsletters CoinDesk Podcast Network: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jyIhkvAQhed8AWDZiPpSP Markets Daily Crypto Roundup: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sDXM8BlxsUqzL2IqmLqwE