Episode 50

#51 - Fixing Creator Revenue: How OVI is Disrupting Web3 Gaming’s Streaming Economy Beyond Subscriptions & Ads With Phil Watkins

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Unlocking the Future of Live Streaming & Gaming with Phil Watkins, Founder/CEO of OVI

In this episode, I sit down with Phil Watkins, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and public speaker, as well as the Founder of OVI and co-founder of GMGames media. With extensive experience in both Web2 and Web3, Phil brings a unique perspective on how live streaming and gaming ecosystems are evolving to better support creators, fans, and new revenue models.

We dive deep into OVI, a live streaming and gaming platform that is redefining fan engagement and creator revenue share models. Unlike traditional platforms, OVI provides sub-second live streaming, ensuring creators can interact with their audience in real time, without delays. Whether you're a podcaster, gamer, or running a live conference, when OVI says LIVE, they mean LIVE.

🔹 How can real-time engagement change the landscape of gaming and content creation?

🔹 What are the challenges and opportunities in building a Web3-native streaming ecosystem?

🔹 How is OVI addressing monetization and revenue sharing in ways that benefit creators first?

Phil shares his journey as an entrepreneur, his vision for the next generation of live streaming, and what it takes to build a platform that truly prioritizes creators and fans.

📢 Tune in now to learn how OVI is setting a new standard for interactive live experiences!

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Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue our deep dive into the latest trends and innovations in Web3 gaming. The future is now—let's jump in together! 🎮

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Matthew Simone is a passionate outdoorsman, crypto enthusiast, and lifelong gamer. His love for the great outdoors is only matched by his enthusiasm for the digital world. An avid hiker, Matthew finds tranquility and inspiration in nature's grandeur, often using these moments of solitude to contemplate the deeper meaning of life.

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