CARPE CONSENSUS: Where Do Metaverses Go From Here?

Tech futurist Cathy Hackl breaks down the key trends in metaverse development. Plus: Genesis news and Policy Week. On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a well-rounded look at this week in crypto news with guests Cathy Hackl and Marc Hochstein. [1:49] Inside the Desk: Danny outlines the late night, mad dash to get the story out that Genesis’ crypto lending businesses had filed for bankruptcy protection in New York. (Genesis is a unit of Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk.) [6:57] Cathy Hackl: The tech futurist and metaverse strategist joins to discuss her new book “Into the Metaverse,” interactions at the World Economic Forum and predictions for Web3 in 2023. [23:50] Marc Hochstein, executive editor of Consensus, highlights Consensus Magazine’s Policy Week. Also, Marc drops the quote of the week: “This technology is like a beautiful horse.” What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network. Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com. - “Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.