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Success in Web3 is learning, growing and celebrating others: James Rowdy, Web3 Visionary and NFTMelb Co-Founder
Episode 415th November 2022 • That's So Meta • Jordana Borensztajn
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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.

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[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

Podcast audio editing by Dejan Djajic 

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