John Wilson & Amol Gharte (Solana Spaces) on Crypto Culture, Pop-Ups & the Future of Web3

Crypto adoption isn’t just about better tech… it’s about better culture.In this episode, John Wilson & Amol Gharte, cofounders of Solana Spaces, break down how real-world experiences are onboarding the next wave of Web3 users.From viral pop-ups to global community building, this is what happens when crypto steps out of the screen and into real life.🚀 In this episode, we cover:🏬 How Solana Spaces reinvented crypto retail through pop-ups and global experiences🌍 Why culture > technology when it comes to mass adoption🎉 Inside their legendary NYC pop-up that turned into a street-level crypto party🧠 The Apple Store strategy behind onboarding users into Web3🛍️ Why most crypto merch fails—and how to build real brand affinity📊 How they measure ROI, conversions, and real-world engagement🔥 Wild activation ideas: crypto tattoos, prediction games, and more🧩 The future: marketplaces, consulting, and scaling beyond Solana events🔗 Follow & learn more:🎙️ The Index Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theindexpodcast🧑‍💻 John Wilson (X): https://x.com/DegentlemanJohn🧑‍💻 Amol Gharte (X): https://x.com/0xAmol🏢 Solana Spaces: https://solanaspaces.com/🐦 Solana Spaces (X): https://x.com/solanaspacesShow LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube