Nic Carter: Crypto games have failed 100% of the time
Nic Carter · Nic Carter talks crypto, meme coins, and the regulatory environment. · Mar 9, 2025 · at 28:55
Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter discusses the historical track record of blockchain and crypto-based games.
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“In general, crypto rule of thumb. If you ask me, did that crypto game go somewhere? The answer is no. And that's true. A hundred percent of the time it's never not been true. So there's the answer.”
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