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Yat Siu

Co-Founder and Executive Chairman

Animoca Brands
gamingmetaversedigital property rightsNFTsopen metaverse infrastructure

Investment Thesis

Gaming, metaverse, and NFTs. Pioneer of blockchain gaming.

What Excites Them

Genuine blockchain gaming, metaverse infrastructure, digital property rights

What They Pass On

Play-to-earn without fun, token-centric without gameplay

How to Pitch

Yat is the godfather of blockchain gaming. Show genuine gaming innovation, not token-driven.

Key Frameworks

Digital Property Rights Framework

True digital ownership requires: proof of authenticity, transferability, interoperability, and persistence.

Digital Property Rights

True ownership of digital assets through blockchain creates new economic models for gaming and entertainment

Notable Writing

The Sandbox and the Future of Gamingblog

User-generated content + true ownership = the future of interactive entertainment.

Open vs Closed Metaverseessay

An open metaverse built on true digital property rights will outcompete closed platforms.

True Digital Ownershipblog

NFTs establish genuine digital property rights for the first time in internet history.

Podcast Appearances

True Digital Ownership in GamingThe Scoop
gamingownershipAnimoca
The Metaverse and Digital Property RightsBankless
metaversegamingownership
The Open MetaverseDecrypt
metaversedigital propertyAnimoca Brands

Key Quotes

True digital ownership through NFTs will transform every digital interaction.

Animoca Brands

True digital ownership changes everything. When users own their assets, the entire incentive structure of gaming changes.

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Background

Co-founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands. Previously CEO of Outblaze. Hong Kong entrepreneur. Key figure in blockchain gaming.

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