Jeff "Jiho" Zirlin is the Co-Founder of Axie Infinity, an NFT-based play-to-earn online video game. 00:23 – How it started through CryptoKitties?02:41 – What is Axie Infinity?04:13 – Game design and constant iteration05:52 – What is a blockchain game? A mix of social network, gaming and the start of a new economy13:15 – Why is crypto important to Axie?17:24 – Building and relying on your community  20:47 – Is the future of gaming the metaverse and user-owned assets?22:22 – The feasibility of crossover between games with NFT ownership27:35 – Where are Axies user from and what kind of players are they?30:45 – What's Axie's endgame?37:16 – Thoughts on competitors41:18 – Generative art and creating an Axie DISCLAIMERThe information on this podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this podcast is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. The information on this podcast is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this podcast without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.