Crypto Narratives For 2023: Why Consumer Apps Will Be Huge - Derek Schloss, Collab+Currency, Ep 224

<p>Since 2020, the development of the Web 3 space has arguably validated the value propositions of decentralized blockchains. However, Web 3 today primarily serves crypto-natives and exists as a subset of the internet.</p> <p> </p> <p>An up-and-coming vertical of projects known as Consumer Vertical focuses on helping empower the everyday internet user and helping Web 3 reach its fullest potential.</p> <p> </p> <p>Today, we have Derek, Co-Founder of Collab+Currency, to share with us:<br /> - What is the Consumer vertical?<br /> - 3 consumer verticals that will take off in 2023<br /> - Identifying investable opportunities<br /> - “3 rights” investing framework - Time, Problem, Team</p> <p> </p> <p>Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Timestamps:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:00:00) – Introduction</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:02:22) – Introduction to Collab+Currency </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:05:45) – “Aha!” moment for Derek </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:07:57) – Conviction to focus on the consumer vertical </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:11:16) – Disrupting Web 2 social media platforms</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:17:22) – Social features enabled by blockchain </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:22:43) – Outpacing Web 2 competitors</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:24:24) – Derek’s investing framework </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:37:17) – Identifying networks that can be monetized</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:40:12) – Narratives that might take off in 2023</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More Resources:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guest</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collab+Currencyl’s Website:</span> <a href= "https://www.collabcurrency.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.collabcurren