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In this episode, Tong Pow, co-founder of Hologram (Creators of Holoworld AI and Ava Studio), talks about the evolution of Holoworld AI from its early NFT avatar experiments to becoming a platform that bridges AI and Web3. Tong explains how products like Hologram Extension, Agent Creator, and Ava Studio led to the launch of Hololaunch, a Launchpad designed to help both Web2 and Web3 IPs enter the blockchain space. He discusses Hologram's differentiation in the competitive Launchpad landscape, the roles of Holo and AVA tokens, and the ways AI-powered content creation can amplify community engagement. Tong also shares insights on partnerships, ecosystem growth, and the upcoming HOLO TGE. Text summary.
Shownotes:
00:00 Origins of Holoworld AI and Tong's AI + Crypto Journey
02:09 AI's natural intersection with crypto and NFTs as virtual personas
03:37 Evolution of Holoworld AI Products: Extension, Agent Creator, Ava Studio, and Hololaunch
07:00 Current strategy and expanding to an agentic IP ecosystem
07:59 Why Holoworld AI Built a Launchpad and User-Driven Demand
09:00 Competitive landscape of Launchpads and Holo's positioning
10:46 Trends in AI + on-chain Launchpad evolution
11:51 Differentiation through technology, partnerships, and network effects
13:04 Role of HOLO token in Hololaunch and ecosystem flywheels
14:31 Distinction between HOLO token (ecosystem) and AVA token (app-level utility)
16:42 Ava Studio's advantages over Runway, Pika, and others
18:18 Open beta status of Ava Studio and mobile-first approach
19:16 APIs and SDKs on the roadmap for pro creators
20:01 New workflows vs. traditional production pipelines
20:44 Combining Ava Studio with Hololaunch for creator-driven promotion
21:45 Agent creation and no-code launch stack integration
22:17 Incentive alignment across users, creators, developers, and investors
23:52 Partnerships with Pudgy Penguins and upcoming collaborations
24:45 Upcoming Holo TGE and opportunities for creators and stakers