243: AI Meets Storytelling – Brayden Doig on Building Abyss, the World’s First 1:1 Trading Card Game

In this episode, Brayden Doig from Abyss joins Sam Kamani to discuss his innovative trading card game powered by AI. He shares how Abyss is merging AI with storytelling to create unique, one-of-one NFTs that evolve through user choices. Brayden also dives into his involvement with the Taste Foundation and how AI can transform the entertainment landscape. He talks about his artistic journey and how artists should embrace AI technology while preserving their craft. Plus, he gives valuable advice for Web3 gaming founders navigating the post-2022 downturn. If you're interested in gaming, art, NFTs, and AI, this episode is a must-listen!Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Brayden and previews the topics of AI, art, NFTs, and gaming.[00:02:00] Abyss Overview: Brayden explains how Abyss is a one-of-one AI-powered trading card game.[00:03:30] How It Works: Soul-bound NFTs, player choices, and AI-generated cards.[00:06:00] Art Style: How Brayden trained AI on his own digital artwork for Abyss.[00:08:30] AI + Artists: Brayden discusses how artists can use AI without losing ownership or identity.[00:10:00] Protecting Artists: Smart contracts, zk proofs, and Taste’s focus on ethical AI.[00:12:00] AI as a Creative Partner: How AI enhances creativity instead of replacing it.[00:15:00] Embracing Change: What past tech shifts can teach us about adopting AI today.[00:16:30] Abyss Roadmap: Phases, data collection, and long-term gameplay powered by AI.[00:20:30] White-Labelling the Platform: The broader vision for creative industries.[00:21:00] AI Agents in Gaming: Will autonomous agents soon play alongside human characters?[00:24:00] Collecting Metadata: Why choices matter in building future gameplay.[00:27:30] Advice to Web3 Creators: Tenacity, creativity, and finding the right people.[00:30:00] Enemies Mean Progress: What gaming teaches us about startup adversity.[00:32:00] The Ask: Taste Foundation is closing their seed round and seeking artists & IP holders.Connecthttps://abyss.cards/https://x.com/abysscardshttps://x.com/froyd_arthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brayden-doig/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/