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Changing the future of comics using Web3 tech with Eben Matthews, Co-Founder of the Macroverse

Ep. 27

In this episode we talk to Eben Matthews, Co-Founder of the Macroverse, a Web3 entertainment studio that rewards its community, collectors and creators for supporting original franchises spanning comics, TV, gaming, animation, movies and more. He has been involved in creative industry for over 25 years, right now he is shaping the future of the comic industry by using NFTs and building a creators economy which gives back to creators and their communities. This episode covers Eben’s journey into Web3, his background in creative industries, his thoughts on the current state of the industry and his hopes and predictions for the future of Web3 and creative industries.


To find more information about Macroverse:

https://www.macroverse.com/

Discord: https://discord.gg/macroverse


You can connect to Eben on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebenverse/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebenverse

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