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Mapping the Intersection of Web3, AI, and Mixed Reality 

Blending Creativity and Ownership: The Fusion of Generative AI, Blockchain, and Mixed Reality

By: Danny Pantuso, Venture Investor, Decasonic

With the upcoming release of Apple’s Vision Pro, we anticipate a rise in mixed reality applications, especially geared towards 'prosumer' users - a category that includes therapists, educators, guides, and a range of professionals who will take their headsets home and use it for work as well as pleasure.

As pioneers at this intersection, our goal is not only to anticipate what lies ahead but to actively shape it. We similarly believe that the startups that combine the best elements of Mixed Reality with the other two pivotal technologies of this moment - Generative AI and Blockchain - will realize the full potential of immersive experiences. Thus, we created this market map to better understand the market conditions today in order to invest and co-build with innovators  for the future. 

The Role of GenAI and Blockchain in Shaping the Mixed Reality 

Three key consumer behaviors emerge as potential game-changers in the realm of immersive experiences:

Accessibility of Creative Expression & Creation: GenerativeAI is an engine for creativity at scale. Whereas before creating 3D content was cumbersome and expensive, a variety of Generative AI startups are enabling the high quality 2D and 3D content creation process as a matter of entering text and hitting run. It also significantly lowers the barrier technological moat to creative expression. Contrast this with the past, where content creation's complexities meant a vast majority (99%) were passive or lightly engaged audiences. Now, we foresee a future where highly engaged contributors and creators could grow to north of 10% of the total audience base. 

Incentivizing Creativity: While the ability to create is empowering, the motivation to often stems from avenues for self-expression and more importantly ownership. Blockchain enables creators to own, track, and monetize their creations. Envision a workflow where human creativity feeds into ChatGPT prompt engineering, which then translates to 3D content. This content, once minted on the blockchain, ensures creators earn royalties, thus driving the cycle of creation and consumption. It’s a system of monetization that incentivized creators to build at scale. 

2. Understanding the Landscape: Web3 x Mixed Reality Ecosystem Map

The attached market map serves as a testament to the vibrant and ever-expanding universe where Web3 intersects with Mixed Reality. This rich tapestry of startups, technologies, and platforms showcases the diverse potential of these combined domains.

Decasonic named to Inc Magazine’s Founder-Friendly 2023 List

Decasonic has been named to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Founder-Friendly Investors list. The list honors leaders in finance who have maintained a stellar track record of success and consistent support for entrepreneurs.

“We are grateful to be recognized by our portfolio companies and Inc. Magazine as a ‘Founder-Friendly’ partner, highlighting our dedication to the founders we support in driving opportunities for mainstream adoption of web3 and our shared belief leading to greater social and economic opportunities,” said Paul Hsu.

Read more about this award from Paul Hsu’s here.

Blockchain For The Billions Podcast

Episode 4 of BFTB Podcast Season 2 is LIVE!

Emmanuel de Maistre, co-founder and CEO of Scenario sat down on this week’s episode, with Danny Pantuso to discuss the future of #gaming, #AI, and much more.

View the episode preview below and listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube!

Top of Mind

• In March, a transformative upgrade revolutionized how web3 accounts seamlessly interacted with the blockchain, simplifying and enhancing the overall user experience. Read more on this in Paul Hsu's recent LinkedIn post here.

• Picture a world where a screen no longer separates you from those cherished moments you want to capture. In this world, capturing a moment doesn't require interrupting it. Venture Investor, Lauren Tierney envisions just this. Check out her timeline laying out the evolution of AI wearable here.

• Sam Altman just announced some game-changing news about OpenAI's Chat GPT AI agents, aptly named "GPTs." 🚀 We're steering away from the app-heavy internet and venturing into the era of AI agents handling tasks on our behalf. Read more of Danny’s point of view here. the full scoop here!

• Like last year, this November, we self-reflect and spotlight how we, Decasonic, could innovate and build with Purpose First. Marketing Manager, Grace Casey, wrote a blog about what pillars are guiding us through this purpose-first month. Read it here.

  
  
  Where to Find Us

• Paul Hsu’s insights on the transition from Crypto to AI for founders are featured in The Wall Street Journal. Dive into the full article here.

• Paul Hsu and Venture Investor, Danny Pantuso will be heading to the University of Illinois-Urbana on November 15th to talk about their journeys in the tech/business industry.

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