Bringing Gaming and Entertainment On-chain with Saga’s Rebecca Liao
August 29, 2024
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski engages in a conversation with Rebecca Liao, co-founder and CEO of Saga. They delve into the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming and the challenges faced by indie game developers. Rebecca shares insights into Saga's protocol, designed to simplify blockchain integration for game developers and enhance user experiences. The discussion covers topics such as cross-game economies, IP collaborations, and the role of NFTs in shaping the future of gaming. Additionally, Rebecca touches upon her diverse background in law, politics, and blockchain, offering valuable perspectives on leadership and the transformative potential of Web3 technologies.
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rebecca Liao, co-founder and CEO of Saga, a protocol designed to simplify blockchain integration for game developers.
Join them as they discuss:
- The challenges of onboarding Web2 indie game developers into the Web3 space
- How Saga's 'Indie Summer' initiative supports game developers in building and launching Web3 games
- The concept of cross-game economies and the benefits they offer to developers and players
- Saga's approach to intellectual property collaborations and ensuring scalability
- Alternative monetization strategies for indie games on Saga that don't rely heavily on tokens or NFTs
- The transformative potential of Web3 technologies in redefining gaming experiences
- Saga's goals for Gamescom and the long-term impacts of the 'Indie Summer' initiative
- The future of Web3 gaming and how Saga is preparing to lead and adapt to changes
- And much more!
Rebecca's diverse background in law, politics, and blockchain technology provides unique insights into the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming. Her passion for empowering individuals through technological innovation and democratizing financial services shines through in her leadership at Saga.
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Previous guests include: Paul Neuner, Founder and CEO of Telcoin; Aryan Sheikhalian, Head of Research at CMT Digital; David Hoffman, co-Founder and host of Bankless; Fabian Gompf, Chief Executive Officer of the Web3 Foundation; Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina Foundation; Sunny Lu, co-Founder and CEO of VeChain Foundation; Joe Doll, general counsel at Magic Eden; Philippe Schommers, the Head of Infrastructure at Gnosis; and many others.
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