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Block by Block: A Show on Web3 Growth MarketingStephen Hess--Metaplex: Launch tokens and NFTs on Solana and the SVMEpisode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77-------------------------SummaryIn this conversation, Stephen Hess, co-founder of Metaplex, opens up about his journey from healthcare to crypto, how early exposure to Bitcoin shaped his curiosity, and what ultimately drew him into the Solana ecosystem. He explains how lessons from healthcare—especially the need to understand human psychology—have shaped his entrepreneurial thinking. Stephen shares how Metaplex has become foundational infrastructure for N...2025-06-2231 min
ValidatedHow Metaplex Core Moves Beyond NFT Standards w/ Stephen Hess (Metaplex Studios)In this episode, Austin chats with Stephen Hess about the evolution of the Solana NFT ecosystem from the summer of 2021 to the present. Starting from the initial creation of the Solana NFT standard, Austin and Stephen reflect on recent technological advancements such as compressed NFTs, programmability, and the introduction of the "Core" standard. According to Stephen, the creation of "Core" represents a shift away from NFT standards toward more of a "digital asset protocol". The conversation also covers the Metaplex DAO's role in governance, controversies around features like programmable NFTs, the introduction of protocol fees, and more....2024-05-2846 min
021castEp 24 - Compressed NFTs with Stephen HessStephen Hess, director of the Metaplex Foundation, introduces the exciting concept of compressed NFTs (cNFTs) and explains why they’re a game changer in Web3.2024-03-0527 min
Logan Jastremski PodcastStephen Hess | CEO of Metaplex Studios | Scaling NFTs to Masses Adoption | EP #79Stephen Hess is the CEO of Metaplex Studios
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