Summary:
PPMan shares his journey from a 13-year-old with a funny online handle to becoming a key member of the Yuga Labs team. Now focusing on the Workshop team's obsession with all things ApeChain, he draws on his previous experience in traditional finance to apply valuable lessons around tokenomics and user behavior to Yuga's Web3 products. The conversation also covers the importance of long-term thinking in crypto investments and memorable moments from ApeFest events, noting how the close-knit community and strong connections between Apes make these gatherings feel like reuniting with old friends.
Key Takeaways:
1. Apechain is a major focus for Yuga Labs, with significant growth in the ecosystem
2. Future growth of the Ape community will rely on individual members leveraging their IP
3. It’s value to balance Web3 with weekly "digital detox" routines
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Date of recording: November 27 2024