Nifty Nomads: Road to Web3 & NFTs

FTX Binance Debacle, Opensea Royalties, NFT London Recap, Art Generation & the Long Awaited NVN Mint:

It's been a crazy week in the crypto world and your boys have a lot to cover! Ben and Miles shed some light and positivity on the spiraling crypto market amidst the FTX debacle, and remind our listeners that there is more to life than web3 and it's times like these when we need to remember to step away and take care of our mental health when needed. Let's be here for each other as a community!

On the bright side, the Nexus Voyagers Network NFT is finally coming up on November 17 to support those who are still creating and building in this difficult market. NFT perks include access to a “creative financing” resource directory, Marketing Accelerator, IRL and virtual events, a global network of creators, and so much more. Be part of the movement and mint at nexusvoyagers.com for only 0.07 eth

Ben also recaps his experience at NFT London while Miles shares the fun process he had generating the art for the NVN collection, and drops some useful tips and tricks for anyone interested in generating art - even those without a dev background! Hear all of this and more in the latest episode of Nifty Nomads.

Web3 Rundown

• FTX Crashes Whole Market and Binance doesn't save the day
• Opensea decided to keep creator royalties after listening to the community - crypto news changes at the speed of light
• Elon breaks Twitter with $8 blue check verification

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Happy Friday to our listeners (Even if it's Monday)! Join hosts Ben and Miles as they back into the world of NFT marketing!

Marketing your project and rising above the noise is hard, especially in this challenging bear market. NFT marketing tactics are changing at the speed of light, and what worked a year ago isn't necessarily relevant or effective anymore when it comes to building a community and getting exposure for your project. Ben and Miles chat about how to leverage some current NFT marketing best practice in order to spread the word of your vision and ultimately your project.

They also dive into timeless tactics that will always remain effective - tune in to hear these and more on the latest episode of Nifty Nomads!

Web3 Rundown

We’re taking over the world, Pinky!

But from home? In web3, anything is possible. And no, we’re not just referring to events in the metaverse..

Join hosts Ben and Miles as they break down an exciting week in web3 and chat about their recently announced World Tour with the Nexus Voyagers Network! Given that the NFT community is a global ecosystem, it’s important to establish a presence around the world - especially when creating a network of NFT builders to support each other on their journey! They cover everything from how they’re establishing Ambassadors in major cities around the world, to creating win-win scenarios with global partners, to how the community can get involved and so much more!

Ben and Miles are at it again in the world of NFTs - and take a look at the other side of a successful mint: NFT token gated access. When it comes to web3 communities, token gating is an awesome way to bring a ton of value to your holders, create excitement and hype around your community, and ultimately give your NFT real value and membership access. But to create an effective token gated ecosystem for your community, it’s important to be intentional about what you are gating - and what you are leaving open for those curious to learn more before buying your token. Join the fun and learn about the power of effective token gated in the latest episode!

Ben and Miles celebrate the podcast turning a quarter for a silly and value packed 25th episode! Join your hosts as they blast off into the metaverse and discuss the importance of partnerships and collaborations in web3, because as we know… all rising tides, rise ships together?! Or something like that..

Ben and Miles chat all things partnerships, such as why they are important for growing projects and businesses, how they can be a win win for all parties involved given the right deal, what to look out for in a potential partnership, why it’s important to offer more value than you ask for, and so much more.

Web3 Rundown

We are joined by our fren Joey Dunne aka LeDrop WithCheese in this SECRET episode (don’t tell anyone). We had a super fun deep dive with Joey and uncovered not one, not two.. But TEN secrets about our upcoming initiatives in web3, ranging from our free Boarding Pass NFT mint dropping September 6, to a new DAO with powerhouses in the media space, to an upcoming Real World-esque week in Miami for Art Basel.. And so much more! Joey also reveals himself as an anonymous NFT artist for the FIRST TIME - but you must listen to find out who. We also dive into what’s been happening over the past few days in the NFT and metaverse worlds. Don’t miss this awesome chat - LFG deep into why the NFT community is the best one out there and how to win in this space!

The intersection of music and NFTs is still in it's early years, which means more and more opportunities are presented for the industry by the day. Join our eye opening conversation with Toronto rapper Shah who breaks down his rise to fame, how NFTs changed the game for the music industry, his experience speaking at NFT NYC, some game changing use cases for NFTs and music, + more! Shah is always rooting for the underdog which is definitely needed more in this space, and we're excited to watch the future of his career unfold.

Learn more about Shah at thisisdayone.com !

We're back from an epic weekend in Denver and super excited to share our experience at FutureShape360 with the web3 community! Metanoise brought the heat and created the best conference we've attended to date. A mix of business, music, art, and community - this intimate event truly enabled a unique family to come together and collaborate on the future of the space, together.

We cover everything from the kickoff mansion event, to riding scooters off into the sunset, to partying in a supermarket with the biggest names in web3, to hearing enormous insights from an astronaut, to failing at creating the pool party of a lifetime, to “overstaying our welcome-beers”, and so much more. Check out our day by day breakdown of the event as well as some of our biggest insights and takeaways from being around the most inspiring and innovative people we've ever had the pleasure to share a room with.

Special shootout to:

• ParlayMe for sending us out to cover the weekend
• Caleb and the Project3 team for being awesome friends and getting wild with us
• Noam, Gabe, and everyone behind the scenes who brought this amazing idea to life and executed the weekend with grace
• Scott Page for always bringing the good vibes, sweet tunes and friendship
• Dylan Berry for being the best and funniest event MC in history
• The powerful women in web3 who shared their stories and triumphs
• Gorillae Gang for making the planet a better place through tokenization and community
• PartyAnimalz for creating a wild after-party experience with the top artists in the space
• Galaktic Gang for being awesome friends and welcoming us into their beautiful city
• The innovators and artists in the space who are sticking out the bear market and shaping the future of the space

And all the new friends we made who made us feel welcome all weekend long and helped make it the time of our lives.

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Takayoshi has been building his brainchild kpopbasketball for multiple years now, but with the rise of NFTs came a huge opportunity to create a community and utility around this one of a kind fantasy league. Join us as we chat about how he came up with this unique concept, some challenges he came across by building out the product all by himself, what NFTs mean for fantasy sports, how one connection at NFT NYC opened up doors for him, and more!

kpopbasketball:

We had an amazing time chatting with JP on our first guest feature episode of the Nifty Nomads podcast! Join this awesome convo as we chat with JP about his diverse background in art and music, how web3 has created a safe space for the neurodivergent community, why you don't necessarily need to pick one focus in life, how he's bringing his Cool Crocs cartoon to life through NFTs, and so much more.

COOL CROCS NFT:

Just because it's a bear market doesn't mean you can't still BUIDL an empire - and some amazing products - in web3! Join hosts Ben and Miles as they dive into how things have changed since “the good ol days” (aka early 2022) and how you need to be thinking about creating utility for your NFT project that withstands the test of time - and market conditions. From shortening your roadmap, to adding special touches to your community with aesthetics and design, there is a lot you can do to stand out and create truly valuable utility for your community. Leverage the bear market to your advantage on this week's episode of Nifty Nomads!

Web3 Rundown:

While it’s important to be decisive in business, it’s also extremely important to know when it’s the right time to pivot, both big and small (the new term MinPiv was coined on this very episode). The web3 industry is moving at the speed of light, so you must have an adaptable and flexible mindset to move with the state of the scene in order to stay relevant and find success. Find out from the hosts how to avoid analysis paralysis, how to keep your finger on the pulse of the market, when to take community feedback (hint - always), why pivoting can be “pivotal” to your business, and more.

Ben & Miles also kick off with a deep dive on how to survive the bear market and share some opportunities presented by these trying times. Leave it to the Nexus Voyagers to find the silver lining in difficult situations - we will get through this together NFT fam! Look out for each other and remember - WAGMI. Just don’t give up before you get a chance to see the rewards.

Web3 Rundown:

Generative art is all the rage in the world of web3, and for good reason. By simply creating some character traits and randomly layering them on top of each other, you can generate tens of thousands of unique assets for your NFT collections. There are a number of factors that go into your NFT art creation, ranging from artist selection, to art style, to creating brand identity and so much more. Join hosts Ben and Miles as they chat through their journey of bringing the Nexus Voyagers NFT art to life, and how best to work with your artist in order to ensure you are delivering a product that not only you love, but that the community will rave about and proudly represent as their PFP.

Web3 Rundown:

Hosting events is an extremely rewarding and effective way to build community in web3 and beyond, forging IRL connections and relationships that can last a lifetime, but throwing a successful, memorable event is no simple task! Ben and Miles dive into all things event planning, from finding venues, to managing talent, to collaborating, producing, promoting, working the room and so much more. They also recap some of their experiences throwing events, and share a sneak peek of their game changing upcoming event at NFT NYC with Nexus Voyagers. Find out what it takes to make your event a true experience to remember.

Web3 Rundown:

NFT marketing is hard. Real hard. But with the right team and strategy and place, anything is possible! The space is moving at the speed of light, so it's extra important to stay on top of what's hot - and what's working - to get projects out there and make them successful. Join hosts Ben and Miles as they chat all things NFT marketing, from the differences between traditional and web3 marketing, to time management, partnerships, marketing challenges and pitfalls, and so much more! Find out what it takes to make your project a win.

Web3 Rundown:

It's easy enough to setup a Discord, but what does it take to truly grow a healthy server with an authentic and engaged community? That's exactly what Ben and Miles are working on right now with the Nexus Voyagers NFT, so join in as they share their thoughts on all things Discord while giving an inside look into what they're doing to make their discord experience an unforgettable one for the community. From organic growth vs hacking, to dealing with the bot issue, to initiating conversation and providing value to the community, and so much more - they cover it all. Listen now and be sure to share your thoughts on how to discord in (you guessed it).. their discord!!

Web3 Rundown:

The Nifty Nomads are bringing the "smarts" with our first guest episode, featuring the BeYu Dev himself, Ryan Harris! Join our convo on all things tech and smart contracts, where Ryan dives into what should be included in a smart contract (and what can be left out), how to optimize gas fees for the community, how to leverage the innovation already created by the web3 community, why smart contracts will become more mainstream across all blockchains, the responsibility of project teams to audit and protect smart contracts, and so much more! We truly blast off into the metaverse on this episode, so buckle up and get ready to expand your mind!

More about Ryan: Ryan is currently a Senior Engineer at dbt Labs and has worked with some of Philadelphia’s most successful startups. As a filmmaker turned engineer, he is passionate about helping others transition into tech and creates educational content on Egghead. When he’s not coding, Ryan enjoys making music and playing with his dog, Banjo.

Presale process… say that one ten times fast! Most projects in the NFT space incorporate a presale process for a multitude of reasons, ranging from avoiding gas wars to rewarding active community members. Projects have innovated on exactly how they divy out presale slots for their collection, and we’re seeing a ton of unique methods outside of the classic mass-invites and grinding in the discord for a spot. Join Ben and Miles as they share their take on how project creators can leverage their presale process to create a smooth user experience that rewards their most loyal members - plus they drop details for the first time on how they’re rolling out the “Boarding Pass” process with their upcoming NFT collection: Nexus Voyagers. Be sure to join the discord to learn more and get early access to the upcoming drop!

Weekly Rundown:

BeYu Labs Flippening Update

What does it take to buidl a web3 community? Or perhaps more importantly - how do you pronounce buidl?! Join Ben and Miles as they discuss both important topics and explore how to create a community, how to keep them engaged and ultimately how to bring value to the table so your people keep coming back for more!

Web3 Roundup:

Roadmaps in web3 can be tricky. Projects can build out an awesome roadmap full of huge value for the community - but is the team capable of executing on it? What are some things you should consider when looking into the roadmap for your project or a project you're investing into? Join Ben and Miles as they share their insights behind creating the roadmap for BeYu Labs, what makes a good roadmap, and so much more! Plus Miles is done with the Government for a while, so all is well in the world.

Web3 Rundown:

Partnerships are exponentially valuable and necessary in web3 businesses, presenting opportunities to scale and support other businesses and communities that are aligned with yours. But what makes a good partnership? How do you go about finding ideal Partnerships? And most importantly - how do you leverage your Partnerships in a way that truly supports the wagmi mentality of Web3 and create a win-win scenario for all?  

Web3 Rundown: 

BeYu Labs does NFT LA! This week Ben shares his experience traveling across the country for one of the most epic weeks of his life. Interview teasers with the teams from Yellowheart, Blockchain Miners Club and Magic Eden. Plus some stories of Sir Mix-a-Lot, Pink Floyd, and (almost) Mila Kunis. Shout-out to Tech PR Firm ParlayMe for Exclusive Press Access and making it all possible!

Web3 Rundown: (besides NFT.LA)