E38: Throwback Episode - The Inside Story Of Building A DAO With Jon Gregis ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • Culture podcast

E38: Throwback Episode - The Inside Story of Building a DAO with Jon Gregis

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Summary

This throwback episode features Jon Gregis, a founder of ATX DAO, sharing the story of how Austin’s leading crypto community was built. From casual meetups at Lazarus Brewery to a thriving DAO, Jon takes us through the early debates over tokens vs. NFTs, the challenges of DAO governance, and the vision that made ATX DAO a success.

We explore Austin’s crypto scene, the potential of city DAOs, and how NFTs can be used as powerful membership tools. Whether you’re curious about DAOs, community building, or Austin’s role in the Web3 space, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how ATX DAO became a model for city-focused blockchain communities.

Chapters

00:00 The Origins of ATXDAO02:47 The DAO's Evolution and Early Challenges06:05 Tokens vs. NFTs: A Foundational Debate08:57 Understanding Membership in Web311:47 The Journey of a Crypto Enthusiast15:07 Building a Community: The Early Days of ATX DAO18:01 Navigating the Crypto Market Cycles20:59 The Future of ATX DAO and Web324:14 Reflections on Growth and Community Engagement33:25 Exploring Alternatives in Finance39:28 The Future of Gaming and NFTs42:06 Innovative Uses of NFTs46:20 The Evolution of User Experience in Crypto57:44 Building Community Through DAOs

Connect with Jon:

X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@An0n_Jon⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Johnathan-Gregis⁠

This episode was hosted by DAO members Nick, Mason, Luke, and Ash. To learn more about ATX DAO:

Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠website Follow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter) Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠

Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):

Ash: ⁠@ashinthewild⁠ Jesse: @realitycrafter Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mason: ⁠@512mace⁠ Megan: @MegNogATX Nick: ⁠@nickcasares⁠ Phillip: @VelvetBastard Roberto: @RobertoTalamas Willy: @willyogo

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