#172: NFTs, Esports And Gaming Explained For Beginners With Maha Abouelenein

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are a new craze breaking the internet and democratising wealth. And right now, people are either embracing NFTs, or avoiding them at all costs. In this episode, I am speaking with one of the early adopters of NFTs, esports and gaming, Maha Abouelenein. Maha - who is also Gary Vaynerchuk's personal publicist - explains in easy-to-understand terms what NFTs are, the future of NFTs, how brands utilise NFTs and why gaming and esports are gaining popularity. Notes What is an NFT? [03:35] The future of NFTs [04:53] NFT experts are discussed [09:28] How the younger generation are using Web 3.0 [11:11] How brands utilise NFTs to connect with consumers [13:26] Why gaming and esports are what people should be paying attention to [15:00] What it's like being Gary Vaynerchuk's publicist [17:30]

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