Are NFTs Back? w/ Derek of Collab Currency | Ep. 58

Will your favorite jpeg be worth 3 lambos? In episode #58 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh cover the most exciting trends in crypto. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into Derek’s insights on the evolution of NFTs and cryptoassets, exploring how they are shaping markets, art, and culture. The group reflects on Bitcoin’s recent historic $100K milestone, analyzing its implications for market sentiment. The hosts then look ahead to 2025, discussing trends in AI, new consumer products, and the shift toward verifiable autonomy in blockchain systems. They explore Seed Club’s emerging thesis on compounding value in an ephemeral world, examining how long-term vision and belief can drive sustainable growth in decentralized ecosystems. Later, they emphasize the importance of adopting a “just launch” mindset for builders navigating emerging markets. The episode wraps up with a look at the World app, highlighting its potential as a gateway for onboarding users to blockchain-powered tools and decentralized applications. Intro - 0:00 Start of Episode - 0:39 Derek - 2:39 100k BTC - 27:59 31:26 - Looking to 2025 45:35 - Compounding Value In AN Ephemeral World 52:35 - Just Launch 57:46 - World App Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at ⁠live.seedclub.xyz⁠ on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers