In this episode, host Rocco Strydom sits down with Marco van den Heuvel, Co-Founder of the BEAM Foundation, to discuss the evolution of Web3 gaming, the future of decentralized networks, and BEAM’s role in shaping the industry. From his early days of getting red-pilled into Bitcoin to investing in over 80 gaming studios and spearheading a blockchain revolution, Marco shares his insights on AI, tokenomics, and the rise of Telegram gaming.
Topics Covered:
Marco’s journey into crypto and gaming
The transition from gaming guilds to building an L1 blockchain
Why BEAM burned millions in tokens – and what it means for the ecosystem
AI’s growing influence in gaming and Web3
The risks of “shiny object syndrome” in the industry
Telegram vs. WhatsApp: The future of gaming and communication
The $150M BEAM Ventures gaming fund
About Marco van den Heuvel:
Marco van den Heuvel is the Co-Founder of the BEAM Foundation, a leading force in Web3 gaming. With a background in international business and languages, Marco pivoted into crypto in 2017 and quickly became a key player in blockchain gaming. From breeding Axie Infinity NFTs to running one of the largest Web3 gaming treasuries, his journey reflects the rapid innovation and shifts within the industry. BEAM is now at the forefront of building decentralized gaming ecosystems and investing in cutting-edge AI and cloud gaming solutions.
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