Tokened EP.4: Web3 is Dead, Long Live Web3: AI, Crypto & The Solopreneur Revolution w/ Ethan Pierse

Is the Web3 hype over, or is it just getting started? In this episode, we're joined by Web3 pioneer, investor, and thought leader Ethan Pierse for a deep dive into the current state and future of decentralized technologies.

Ethan pulls no punches, discussing why Web3 hasn't seen mass adoption, the problem with "recycled capital" , and why the future isn't about the technology itself, but the problems it solves. We explore the powerful convergence of AI and blockchain, how agentic AI will revolutionize e-commerce, and what it takes for a startup to succeed in today's market.

Whether you're a founder, investor, or just crypto-curious, this conversation is packed with unfiltered insights on building real value, the shifting landscape of venture capital, and the rise of the "solopreneur economy."

In this episode, we cover:

• The real reason Web3 has struggled with mass adoption.

  
  

• Why the future of NFTs is not what you think.

  
  

• How Agentic AI will drive the next wave of Web3 adoption and revolutionize e-commerce.

  
  

• The damage caused by grifters and bad actors in the crypto space.

  
  

• Investing strategies for the new economy with Borderless Ventures.

  
  

• The rise of the "Solopreneur Economy" and how small teams are building 7, 8, and 9-figure companies with AI.

  
  

• Why "Community" and "Product Management" are the new moats for startups, not technology.

  
  

Hosted by: Joe Benso & Michael Ros

Find our guest:

• Ethan Pierce: You can find Ethan and the pre-order for his book, "The Solopreneur Economy," by searching for "Ethan Pierse" (P-I-E-R-S-E) on LinkedIn.