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S4 Episode 9: Nick Abrahams from Norton Rose Fulbright on Web3, NFTs, Crypro, DAO and DeFi

S4 Episode 9: Nick Abrahams from Norton Rose Fulbright on Web3, NFTs, Crypro, DAO and DeFi

FromThe Actionable Futurist® Podcast


S4 Episode 9: Nick Abrahams from Norton Rose Fulbright on Web3, NFTs, Crypro, DAO and DeFi

FromThe Actionable Futurist® Podcast

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If you've ever wanted a Masterclass in Web3, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO) and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) then this 45-minute podcast is for you!I was fortunate to be able to convince Nick Abrahams, the Global Co-leader of Digital Transformation Practice at leading law firm Norton Rose Fulbright to come on the show and give us a very informative, no-nonsense look at some of the hottest topics in technology at the moment.Nick is the founder of the successful online legal site, LawPath (90,000+ users) and he created the world's first AI-enabled privacy chatbot, Parker. He also has a thriving career as a keynote speaker on future trends and innovation.. He is the author of the best selling Kindle books "Big Data, Big Responsibilities" and "Digital Disruption in Australia".He is on the boards of ASX-listed software company Integrated Research ($500M); the global genomics research leader, the Garvan Foundation; the Vodafone Foundation; and the Sydney Film Festival.We had a whirlwind tour around Web3 and the many umbrella topics.I started by asking him for some quick definitions ofWeb3MetaverseNFTCryptocurrencyBlockchainDeFiDAOWe then delved into each in more detail includingWhy is Web3 so important?Establishing ownership with Web3A 3-dimensional experience of the webHow big could the Metaverse become?What does the Metaverse mean for corporates?Companies embracing the MetaverseWhy is Facebook/Meta scared about the Metaverse?Are we being brainwashed by Facebook's view of the Metaverse?Things for brands to consider before they jump into the MetaverseTokens as a new asset classThe concept of TokenomicsLegal implications for the MetaverseThe "MetaBirkin" that upset HermèsHow the legal industry is coming up to speedWe spent some time on the different types of NFTsFlex Club NFTsArt NFTsCollectable NFTsTwinning NFTsGaming NFTsBranded NFTsWe finished our discussion looking at How can corporates best manage NFTs?Cybersecurity concerns around NFTsWhat is the future of blockchain, bitcoin and distributed ledger technologies?What's the hottest thing in crypto at the moment?The future of DeFi - a parallel banking systemDecentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAO)Staying up to date with all these conceptsIf you work In a corporate, or for a brand and someone has asked “should we be in Web3/Crypto/Blockchain or have an NFT” then this podcast is for you.If you’ve heard all these terms and thought aloud “I wish there was one place I could go for a no-nonsense view” then this podcast is for you.More on NickNick on LinkedInNick on TwitterNick's websiteWhat the NFT is going on? The New NFT 'Price is rightYour Host: Actionable Futurist® & Chief Futurist Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereAndrew's upcoming book
Released:
May 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Actionable Futurist® Podcast is a show all about the near-term future with actionable advice from a range of global experts. Your host is former IBM Global Managing Partner Andrew Grill who draws on 30+ years of experience in the technology industry. Andrew's next book "Digitally Curious" to be published by Wiley will be out later in 2023. Find out more at https://ActionableFuturist.com