Isaac Kato, managing director of the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator, introduces the new accelerator, which aims to support startups in the blockchain and decentralized crypto space. With a successful track record in entrepreneurship and investment, Kato emphasizes the importance of the accelerator in helping companies succeed, highlighting that 85% of Techstars alumni are still in business or have exited successfully. He discusses the significance of Filecoin and IPFS in creating a decentralized internet, explaining their unique features and the advantages they offer over traditional cloud storage solutions. Jonathan Victor, NFT lead at Protocol Labs, joins Kato to share insights on NFTs, their applications, and their potential impact on various sectors including art, gaming, and community engagement. The conversation explores how NFTs create verifiable digital ownership and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the NFT ecosystem.
