#168 Marco van den Heuvel | The State of Web3 Gaming

In this episode, host Rocco Strydom sits down with Marco van den Heuvel, Co-Founder of the BEAM Foundation, to discuss the evolution of Web3 gaming, the future of decentralized networks, and BEAM’s role in shaping the industry. From his early days of getting red-pilled into Bitcoin to investing in over 80 gaming studios and spearheading a blockchain revolution, Marco shares his insights on AI, tokenomics, and the rise of Telegram gaming.Topics Covered:Marco’s journey into crypto and gaming The transition from gaming guilds to building an L1 blockchainWhy BEAM burned millions in tokens – and what it means for the ecosystemAI’s growing influence in gaming and Web3The risks of “shiny object syndrome” in the industryTelegram vs. WhatsApp: The future of gaming and communicationThe $150M BEAM Ventures gaming fundAbout Marco van den Heuvel:Marco van den Heuvel is the Co-Founder of the BEAM Foundation, a leading force in Web3 gaming. With a background in international business and languages, Marco pivoted into crypto in 2017 and quickly became a key player in blockchain gaming. From breeding Axie Infinity NFTs to running one of the largest Web3 gaming treasuries, his journey reflects the rapid innovation and shifts within the industry. BEAM is now at the forefront of building decentralized gaming ecosystems and investing in cutting-edge AI and cloud gaming solutions.🌐 Twitter: @BuildOnBeam