The Gameshow that Pays to Play | Internet Explorers Ep. 70
Internet Explorers9 Maalis 2025

The Gameshow that Pays to Play | Internet Explorers Ep. 70

Can a gameshow make crypto fun and profitable at the same time?

This week on Internet Explorers, we sit down with Krish Jagirdar, co-founder of Rek Tech, the crypto game show where players compete for high-stakes prizes like Rolexes and rare NFTs. Krish shares how Internet Game evolved into Rek Tech and why experiential crypto products are capturing attention.

We also dive into Zora's memecoin experiment—is this the cleanest way to launch a token? Plus, Lore founder Thomas Scaria unveils a new on-chain hedge fund platform, aiming to bring trust and transparency to crypto investing. With crypto gaming, memecoins, and onchain finance all heating up, we explore what's actually working in crypto right now. Tune in for insights, bold takes, and the latest trends shaping the space.

This episode unpacks:

  • The Game Show That Pays You to Play? Inside Rek Tech's Wild, Wild Crypto Experiment
  • Zora Just Launched a Memecoin—Is This the Future of Crypto Tokens?
  • On-Chain Hedge Funds Are Here—Will They Replace Traditional
  • Is Crypto Gaming the Next Big Crypto Trend? Inside the Rek Tech Experiment
  • The Ownership Economy Is Dead? Zora's Token Experiment Says Otherwise
  • Forget Governance—Memecoins Are the Future of Crypto Tokens
  • Crypto Games, Memecoins & On-Chain Investing—Where Crypto is Headed Next
  • Jess and Josh dive into the broader trend of ephemeral on-chain experiences and what it takes to build long-term compounding value in crypto.

Chapters:
00:00 — Intro & Friday Vibes – Jess & Josh set the stage
02:09 — Crypto Gaming Trends: Crypto the Game & Experiential Tokens
03:39 — Introducing Krish Jagirdar: The Evolution from Internet Game to Rec Tech
08:09 — What Makes Rec Tech Different? Prize Pools, Memes & Community
13:24 — How to Play: Dream Pass, Daily Games & Season 1 Details
19:42 — The Rise of Ephemeral Crypto Games & Attention Economy
23:35 — Zora's Meme Coin Strategy: Smart Move or Legal Hurdle?
28:01 — Should TikTok Go On-Chain? Alexis Ohanian's Big Idea
34:07 — Fully Automated Firms: AI-Run Companies & the Future of Work
43:00 — On-Chain Funds with Thomas Scaria: Inside Lore's New Model
51:08 — The Future of Crypto Investing: On-Chain Funds & Tokenized Economies
58:44 — Final Thoughts & What's Next for Internet Explorers

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