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In today’s Crypto for Advisors feature, Shivani Phull from Pixelynx discusses how Black Mirror is utilizing blockchain to enhance fan content and engagement. Following that, Eric Tomaszewski from Verde Capital Management answers questions about the appeal of these products to the next generation of investors in Ask an Expert.

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– Sarah Morton

Storytelling is evolving with the convergence of AI, blockchain, and intellectual property. Black Mirror’s experimentation with blockchain is leading the way for the future of entertainment monetization.

Traditional storytelling is no longer meeting the expectations of digital-native audiences. The rise of new technologies is reimagining how entertainment intellectual property is created and consumed.

Blockchain is revolutionizing the entertainment industry by providing a new layer of structure. It enables on-chain IP verification, composable rights, community ownership, and tokenized incentives for creators and fans.

Black Mirror has partnered with Pixelynx Inc. and KOR Protocol to bring the Black Mirror universe on-chain. Their latest initiative involves a token inspired by the Nosedive episode, where fans can earn exclusive experiences and rewards based on their social and wallet interactions.

The future of entertainment lies in embracing blockchain technology to create interactive, tokenized, and on-chain content. This shift marks the beginning of a new era for intellectual property – one defined by protection, participation, and sustainable monetization.

– Shivani Phull, CFO, Pixelynx Inc.

In Ask an Expert:
– Web3 ownership is more about participating in a system than just holding an asset.
– Reputation-based tokens can create economic value from behavior but introduce performance-based risk.
– These tokens can act as a new form of engagement yield for younger investors.

– Eric Tomaszewski, financial advisor, Verde Capital Management

For more industry news, check out the latest updates:
– JP Morgan to enable clients to invest in bitcoin.
– Robinhood to acquire Canadian crypto firm Wonderfi.
– The U.S. Senate advances stablecoin legislation with the GENIUS Act.
– Digital Assets: Month in Review, with insights on the crypto markets and ETF/ETP flows from Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk.