Web3 Series: The Next Chapter for DAOs, Gaming, and Crypto Communities with Jeff Morris Jr.

Jeff Morris Jr. (@jmj), investor at Chapter One, joins Erik Torenberg and co-host Ian Cinnamon. Takeaways:- Jeff realized the power of subscriptions during his time at Tinder. He says that digital goods are an even better version of subscriptions.- Web3 is almost entirely missing mobile usability.- Crypto apps could add a reputation layer to existing Web2 use cases, like dating apps.- People are still using Web 2.0 community products to create communities for Web3.- Web3 games need to move away from speculation and towards building genuine player enjoyment.- Seed investors need to be creative but also mindful of what other people will invest in. It’s important to understand business models and what is sustainable.- Corrections help to reset the whole ecosystem.- It’s hard to unseat the dominant marketplace, whether in Web 2.0 or Web3.- Crypto is big enough that even if you aren’t a crypto investor, you should be spending some time in the space.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform.Check us out on the web at www.villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary onthe latest happenings in Silicon Valley. www.villageglobal.vc/signup