Who Needs Cash When You Have Digital Art? A Candid Conversation with Me Llamo Matt

NorCal and Shill

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Me Llamo Matt brings his unique perspective as an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the Me Llamo Art Foundation to an engaging conversation about the evolution of digital ownership. What begins with his personal journey from crypto skepticism to NFT advocacy opens the door to profound insights about value, patience, and human connection in the digital age.
Matt's storytelling shines when he discusses his dream of living on an Italian lake with an antique wooden boat, revealing how our digital-focused community still craves authentic experiences shared with loved ones. His advice to "take care of yourself before taking care of others" offers a refreshing counterbalance to the always-on nature of Web3, while his observation that "great leaders follow themselves" celebrates the independent thinking that drives innovation.
Drawing fascinating parallels between the evolution of music consumption, books, cash transactions, and now art ownership, Matt builds a compelling case for digital property as legitimate property. "Just wait," he encourages those skeptical about NFT display limitations, predicting that technological advances will soon make our early collections look "phenomenal" and historically significant.
The conversation takes an unexpectedly moving turn when Matt connects the Shawshank Redemption quote "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies" to the current state of Web3. In a market that tests patience, his passionate belief in hope as our guiding force resonates deeply with anyone who's weathered the ups and downs of emerging technologies.
From his early baseball card trading savvy to his surprising poker skills and the meaningful work of the Me Llamo Art Foundation, Matt exemplifies how traditional values of community, integrity, and strategic patience translate perfectly into the digital frontier. Connect with the foundation on Twitter @MellamoArt to support their mission of creating diverse and inclusive spaces for artists.

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Chapters

1. NorCal and Shill Podcast Intro (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Miyamo Matt (00:00:31)

3. First Thoughts on NFTs and Crypto (00:01:54)

4. Dream Living Location (00:03:16)

5. Best Life Advice (00:04:26)

6. Collecting Before Crypto Art (00:05:56)

7. What's Best About Web3 Today (00:07:55)

8. Future of Digital Art in Five Years (00:08:24)

9. Deciding to Buy Art (00:10:50)

10. Favorite Movie Quote from Shawshank (00:12:50)

11. What Web3 Needs More Of (00:15:18)

12. Best and Silliest Purchases (00:17:36)

13. Dream Artist Collaboration (00:21:34)

14. Unknown Poker Talent (00:22:36)

15. Connecting With People in Web3 (00:24:15)

16. Miyamo Art Foundation Project (00:26:06)

17. Matt's Speed Round Questions (00:27:16)