The Decential Digest

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Hello there! We’ve been busy as always here at Decential. Here’s a roundup of the stories and podcasts we published this week in case you missed them. Thank you for your support and interest in our work.

MON. JULY 3

Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows is Asking Big Questions and Using Crypto to Deepen Fan Connection

The web3-savvy band Avenged Sevenfold’s new album reminds our writer of a nexus of a Soundrgarden, Meatloaf and Dream Theater love triangle during a heavy-dose mushroom trip

WED. JULY 5

Game of Silks’ Digital Community Is Crafting a Real World Impact

The web3 platform wants to become the DraftKings of the horse racing industry.

FRI JULY 9

The State of Regulation – a Renewed Focus in D.C. to ‘Get Something Done’

There’s movement both in Washington and at the state level to create crypto regulation

Hong Kong Relaxes Security Token Rules to Attract Crypto Business

Regulators in the city are working to create crypto-friendly rules as jurisdictions such as the U.S. seem headed in the opposite direction

Decential podcasts

DeCent People With Seth Goldstein of Bright Moments

A great conversation from the archives with Seth Goldstein, founder of the hybrid NFT art gallery Bright Moments

Big Brother and the Hodling Company With Jamie Reddington | Sound of Fractures

Jamie reflects on his journey in the music industry: growing up in a household surrounded by music, defying his parents' advice, burning out and ultimately finding a new path and perspective through on-chain music.

Lights Camera Crypto With Kyle Vorbach | Filmmaker

Kyle talks about how his early love for video games influenced his path to becoming a filmmaker, which started when a girl in high school said she liked his work.

The Karsen Daily Show KidEight Returns

Karsen and KidEight talk about brands in web3, how AI is influencing the ecosystem (or not) and imposter syndrome in the NFT space.