In this conversation, Ryan Rapaport interviews Xander Simms, a Web3 brand strategist and founder of Fightopia and Digital Storytellers Inc., about the intersection of AI, immersive technology, and combat sports. They discuss the potential of Web3 and augmented reality (AR) to transform fan experiences in combat sports, create new revenue streams for fighters and promoters, and enhance storytelling. Xander highlights the importance of executive buy-in and privacy considerations in integrating AR and Web3 in combat sports. He also predicts future trends such as wearable technology, personalized experiences, and immersive fan interactions. Overall, the conversation explores the exciting possibilities of merging technology and combat sports and why athletes like Max "Pain" Griffin are partnering with Xander on the platform.
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Takeaways
► Web3 and AR have the potential to revolutionize fan experiences in combat sports by providing personalized and immersive interactions.
► Integrating Web3 technologies can create new revenue streams for fighters and promoters through tokenized economics and ownership of data.
► Challenges in integrating AR and Web3 in combat sports include executive buy-in, privacy concerns, and the need for secure authentication.
► Future trends in combat sports and Web3 include wearable technology, overlays of in-fight data, shared immersive experiences, and enhanced storytelling.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Xander's Journey into AI and Immersive Technology
05:13 Web3 and Fan Experiences in Combat Sports
11:01 Web3 Creating New Revenue Streams
14:15 Challenges of Integrating AR and Web3 in Combat Sports
15:20 Privacy and Security Considerations
19:29 Future Trends in Combat Sports and Web3
23:50 Connect with Xander
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