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The #1 podcast for crypto natives to learn about new concepts, trends and projects in blockchain, DeFi, NFTs and Web 3.

Jason Choi (@mrjasonchoi) goes deep into the technology and economics behind crypto projects to dissect trends and themes in a global context.

Strictly not financial advice.

May 31, 2022

Basketball is a sport with 2.2 billion fans worldwide - and Virtual Basketball Association (VBA) wants to bring them all into crypto.

Charles, founder of VBA shares with us:

  • How does VBA compare to other basketball based video games?
  • Is VBA Play-To-Earn?
  • What can users expect in upcoming & future launches?

 

Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice.

 

------------ Timestamps -------------

(00:00:00) – Introduction

(00:01:37) – Background of Charles

(00:04:20) – Introduction to VBA

(00:06:09) – Comparison To Different Basketball Video Games

(00:08:02) – VBA’s Game and Player Mechanics

(00:16:28) – Virtual vs Real Basketball Players

(00:23:03) – Building The VBA Lore And Community Effect

(00:24:19) – First NFT Mint & Future Plans

(00:29:16) – Competition Against Fantasy Sports

(00:31:06) – VBA’s 4 Revenue Streams

(00:32:09) – Is VBA Play-To-Earn?

(00:34:28) – VBA’s Automated Gameplay Mechanics

(00:36:53) – Upcoming Launch In June & Future Releases

 

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Guest

VBA’s Website: https://www.vbagame.com/

VBA’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/vbagame

Charles’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmcharmander

 

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Disclaimer: The Blockcrunch Podcast is an educational podcast and newsletter for informational purposes only. The host invest in cryptoassets actively and may hold assets discussed in the newsletter or podcast. All content contained within this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as any form of financial advice. The Blockcrunch Podcast, its associates and affiliates are not liable for any decisions third parties choose to make.