This year's NABshow arrives amid a grim outlook for our media broadcast industry. Will we address these issues at the conference or skip them? (00:00).

Peter is joined by Matt Mason, a former pirate radio DJ, innovator at BitTorrent and Sony Pictures, and currently the CEO of Basejump, to help us check in on Metaverse storytelling and whether your content creation pipeline can be redefined at the hands of decentralized tech and gaming platforms? (01:28).

Then, they discuss the transformative power that NFTs can have on creative control of your content (18:20).

Finally, Peter is joined by industry pundit Alan Lasky to unpack NABshow's attempt to embrace changing markets while addressing the tough questions posed on our industry (30:37).

Matt Mason is the CEO of BaseJump.

You can learn more about Matt Mason and connect on LinkedIn.

You can learn more about BaseJump at their website.

And read Matt's book on culture and technology, "The Pirate's Dilemma".

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Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:

1. Decentralized tech and gaming platforms can redefine content creation pipelines.

2. AO, a decentralized supercomputer distributed across global laptops and servers, will enable robust and permanent data storage.

3. The Metaverse should be viewed as a collection of digital assets and stories rather than specific platforms.

4. Base Jump is a loadout screen for the entire next 3D spatial internet, enabling users to equip avatars and digital assets for use across different platforms and metaverses.

5. NFTs allow creators to maintain ownership and control over their digital creations, opening new monetization avenues and reducing dependency on centralized platforms.

6. The rise in interest for decentralization is attributed to a reaction against failing legacy systems and the need for more democratic, user-controlled digital experiences.

7. The current mood in the media and entertainment industry is questioning the return on investment for production gear.

8. NAB and similar shows should adapt to new decentralized and AI-driven production models to remain relevant to newer, self-employed content creators.

9. Economic conditions and changing cultural attitudes towards digital and decentralized technologies are impacting industry trends and conference dynamics.

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