RWA SegMints

Matt Bartlett, Head of Web3 at VanEck and the mind behind SegMint Collectibles, returns to break down how tokenized collecting is shifting faster than anyone expected. From building real infrastructure for brands to the upcoming launch of Syncd (a social collector app described as “Robinhood meets Tinder for collectibles). Matt shares why he believes the next two years will transform how the world values physical assets.

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Kohji, Co-Founder and Head of Game Development at Parallel, joins the show to break down how his team built one of Web3’s most ambitious gaming ecosystems. Blending a digital-first trading card game, an AI agent called Wayfinder, and multiple cross-chain game worlds into a single sci-fi franchise.

We recap Parallel’s journey from pandemic Zoom brainstorms to signing YouTube’s founder as a partner, their decision to go digital-first...

Insight, co-founder of Chimpers, joins the podcast to talk how they've become one of the most recognizable new brands.

Insight shares how Chimpers grew from a Bored Ape derivative art series into a multimedia IP spanning digital collectibles, plushies, trading cards, and viral short-form content with over 3 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

We discuss Chimpers’ creative origins, the story behind the name, it...

Jeremy G from Orange Cap Games sits down to talk about what it’s actually like building one of the fastest-growing trading card games in the world, in real time. We get into why Vibes TCG is selling out print runs in weeks, how they’re landing partnerships with PSA/eBay/Barnes & Noble–tier players less than a year in, and what it takes to keep both collectors and competitive players happy without wrecking the economy. We also g...

Adam Gomez, co-founder of Portals, joins to break down how a lean team with ~$5M outlasted studios that raised $50–$100M—by focusing on revenue, sustainability, and player-first design. We get candid about crypto vs. Web2 VC incentives, why “just make a better AAA game” is an oversimplification, and how Portals’ browser-based, no-code creator tools are powering a new wave of crypto-enabled games. From an Atari game jam to a consoli...

Jason and Howie Schwartz, the father-son duo behind Always Legit, join to share how a teenage sneaker hustle scaled into a data-driven collectibles business and a new tokenized trading model. From Marquette and UNC Jordan PEs to vault-custodied assets with titles onchain, we explore why younger investors chase passion and identity, how authentication really works (yes, the glue test), and more.

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- Why Gen Z and ...

Jean-Michel Pailhon, founder of Grail Capital and former executive at Ledger and the New York Stock Exchange, returns to unpack how blockchain and AI are reshaping the art world. From digital galleries in Paris and London to the rise of the new TokenWorks platform that's all the rage. The conversation gives an overview how culture, liquidity, and innovation are merging to form the next art renaissance.

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- How ...

Tzvi Wiesel, co-founder and CEO of Baxus, returns to dive deep into the evolving world of tokenization, collectibles, and culture. From Pokémon card euphoria and anime streaming pivots to in-person events, POAPs, and the risks of over-tokenizing everyday life, this episode explores how Web3 continues to collide with nostalgia, utility, and real-world adoption. Tzvi shares why Baxus leads with product instead of blockchain jargon, h...

Ben Elvidge, Head of Product at Uranium.io, joins to unpack how uranium is becoming one of the world’s first tokenized commodities. From his career in TradFi at Morgan Stanley to fintech and AI, Ben explains how he entered the crypto space and why tokenizing physical uranium can transform access, transparency, and efficiency in a $5B+ market. He shares his concert ticket analogy for tokenization, insights from the Fuel the Fire inv...

Travis John, founder of RWA Builders, joins to dive into the rapidly evolving world of real-world assets (RWAs). From compliance to token generating events (TGEs), Travis breaks down where tokenization is headed, how institutions are entering, and why collectibles like Pokémon cards are reshaping how people think about value. He shares insights on building community through RWA Builders, his new role with XDC Network, and why he be...

Jay, co-founder of Play Solana, joins to share how his team is building the first handheld gaming device powered by the Solana blockchain. From designing sleek hardware to partnering with major Web3 brands like Pudgy Penguins, Jay breaks down how Play Solana is merging nostalgia with cutting-edge crypto gaming. He unpacks the challenges of Web3 adoption, the evolution of gaming incentives, and what it takes to bring real fun back t...

Pons, founder of The Plague, joins to share how he’s turning NFTs into a force for decentralizing opportunity and real-world impact. From launching a frog-themed community to creating a coffee business working with the Government of El Salvador, Pons has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with Web3. He unpacks why he gave equity to holders, the tension between speculation and utility, and how crypto can either empower communi...

Bill Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of DualMint, joins to share how his team is transforming “boring, everyday businesses” into tokenized investment opportunities. From laundromats and ATMs to EV chargers, DualMint is making real-world cash-flow assets accessible through blockchain. Bill unpacks Hong Kong’s crypto culture, how tokenization works in practice, and why RWAs could be the biggest on-chain opportunity of the decade.

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Jean-Michel Pailhon, Founder of Grail Capital, shares his journey from the New York Stock Exchange and Ledger to building one of the leading digital art funds. He breaks down why we’re living through a “new Renaissance,” how NFTs mirror crypto’s early adoption cycle, and what it takes to onboard a million new collectors into the digital art space.

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- The Grail Capital manifesto and onboarding 1M new collectors

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Adam Gomez, Co-Founder Portals, gives his perspective on the intersection of gaming, metaverse, and blockchain-powered economies.

From Roblox-inspired creativity to sustainable crypto gaming models, Adam shares how Portals is building a no-code, in-browser game universe that empowers creators, integrates Web3 seamlessly, and creates digital ownership.

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- What Portals is and how it differs from traditional “met...

In this special highlight episode of the RWA SegMints Podcast, host Steven Schill recaps some of the most powerful conversations on real-world asset tokenization, blockchain collectibles, and the future of onchain finance.

Featuring industry voices like Matt Bartlett, Arthur Breitman, Federico Pomi, Mike Revy, Ray Buckton, and Miguel Kudry. This episode covers:

- Instant rarity & provenance in collectibles

- RWA hype vs. real-...

Ray Buckton, Head of Research at RWA.World and longtime crypto enthusiast, joins the show to explore how tokenization, data infrastructure, and authenticity are bringing a focus to real-world assets. From uranium to Rolexes, Ray unpacks how off-chain data gets reliably brought onchain and why it’s critical for the future of finance, collectibles, and trust.

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- How RWA.World built the largest public tokenization dat...

Mike Revy, CEO of Bulla Network and former Wall Street trader, joins the show to unpack how crypto can fix real-world finance—starting with freight, credit, and small business operations. From being de-banked by legacy institutions to pioneering tokenized invoicing, Mike shares why stablecoins, interoperability, and onchain accounting are reshaping business infrastructure.

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- Why stablecoins are the most misunderstoo...

Sergio Silva, CEO of Meebits and former TradFi executive, joins the show to discuss the evolution of NFT communities and Ethereum’s overlooked cultural advantage. From writing an open letter to the Ethereum Foundation to comparing NFTs to sports fandom and social capital, Sergio shares why he's decided to dedicate his career to building for and with online communities.

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- The cultural role NFT holders play in Ethereu...