Considering the Future of Interoperable Game Assets Interoperability is a bit of a buzz word in Web3 circles, but what is its definition in practice, its practical applications, and what…
Ben NaylorDecember 14, 2022
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There has been no shortage of VR news of late. Now, the most pressing question in everybody’s mind is whether VR/AR will prove to be the next leap in human-computer…
BITKRAFTNovember 30, 2022
Avatars have evolved dramatically along with the consumer media landscape. From static “avi” profile pictures on Twitter, Quora, and your favorite subreddits, to fully interactive characters inside AAA games, avatars…
BITKRAFTOctober 27, 2022
After an extended hiatus, the BITKRAFT annual summit returned September 19-20, 2022, with over 400 investors, entrepreneurs, strategic partners, and high-profile speakers convening at Chelsea Factory in New York City.
BITKRAFTSeptember 29, 2022
In October last year, we shared our Perspectives on Extended Reality — an umbrella term by which we encompass Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality. Much has happened since then, from…
BITKRAFTAugust 18, 2022
In this piece, we showcase what are some of the most promising responses to the technology’s overblown environmental impact, including Proof of Stake, scaling solutions, greener energy sources, and offset…
BITKRAFTJune 13, 2022
“Trees are the world’s most promising carbon capture solution, with potential for immediate impact.” BITKRAFT's #008000 Initiative and Partnership With Terraformation There is an increasing need for each of us…
BITKRAFTMarch 28, 2022
Playing video games, it's easy to forget how much calculation is actually running in the background to produce what you're seeing. Everything from a game's physics to its lighting and…
BITKRAFTMarch 14, 2022
Introduction A few months ago, we wrote an Insights piece that explored how gaming could potentially drive greater adoption of decentralized blockchain technology. While it’s still early, signs suggest this…
BITKRAFTJanuary 18, 2022
Think of your fondest gaming memory, and it's likely music also comes to mind. Whether that memory has to do with the most epic of battles or the most emotional…
BITKRAFTDecember 20, 2021
We're excited to share our insights on the creator economy via a previously confidential recording of a presentation from our September 2021 LP Summit. Carlos Pereira and Sebastian Park are…
BITKRAFTNovember 30, 2021
BITKRAFT Ventures is pleased to present “Reality Check: 2021 Perspectives on Extended Reality (AR, MR, VR). Download BITKRAFT "Reality Check" PDF VR/AR Shipments Expected to Surpass Consoles Soon “Reality Check”…
BITKRAFTOctober 20, 2021
BITKRAFT hosted its 2021 Virtual Summit in September with participation from over 250 limited partners, portfolio company representatives, as well as strategic partners, executives, and friends from the gaming industry.
BITKRAFTOctober 6, 2021
A collaboration between BITKRAFT Ventures and Naavik In 2021, gaming—consistently reported as a roughly $175B industry¹—stands as the largest media category by revenue. Having recently claimed the leading position from…
BITKRAFTSeptember 15, 2021
“Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not.”— Leilah Janah, Founder and Former CEO of Samasource (1982 – 2020) Our Motivation and Responsibility At BITKRAFT, we believe that creating equal…
BITKRAFTJuly 26, 2021
The video game market is substantial. Valued at $175 billion in 2020, there are over 2.7 billion gamers globally. That’s 1 in 3 people. At the same time, gamers can’t…
BITKRAFTJuly 20, 2021
A Brief History of the Creator Economy Traditionally, creators tend to be individuals or small groups. There is good reason for this: their products (creations) are reflections of their distinct…
BITKRAFTJune 8, 2021
Have you ever wondered why riding your Peloton, learning a language on Duolingo, or trading stocks on Robinhood feels so intuitive and fun? All three (non-gaming) companies use game design…
BITKRAFTApril 27, 2021
Overview As remote-friendly conferences, shows, and events have become commonplace in the wake of COVID-19, few organizers have taken a truly digital-first approach, redefining what’s possible from the (virtual) ground…
BITKRAFTMarch 30, 2021
Overview BITKRAFT has formed the BITKRAFT Advisory Board (BAB) to add further depth and major market experience to our team. We are excited to welcome our new advisors Jen MacLean…
BITKRAFTFebruary 25, 2021
Roundhill Investments CEO Will Hershey is back with the latest gaming industry perspectives and public market insights at the BITKRAFT LP Winter Update.
BITKRAFTFebruary 24, 2021
BITKRAFT Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on gaming, esports, and interactive media, today announced the close of BITKRAFT Ventures Fund I at $165M, above the initial $125M target.
BITKRAFTAugust 27, 2020
Panelists from KKR (Cathy Sun), Goldman Sachs (Hemal Thaker), Evercore (Jeffery Ugbah), and BlackRock (Samir Menon) shared their perspectives in our BITKRAFT panel.
BITKRAFTJuly 18, 2020
Roundhill Investments CEO Will Hershey (creator of the #1 esports and betting ETFs $NERD and $BETZ) shares his industry perspectives at the BITKRAFT LP Summer Update.
BITKRAFTJuly 17, 2020
On April 10, 2020, Jens Hilgers (Founding General Partner at BITKRAFT) appeared live on Varney & Co. at Fox Business to discuss gaming and esports trends during the coronavirus pandemic.
BITKRAFTApril 21, 2020
Enjoy this conversation between legendary polymath game designer Raph Koster (Former Lead Designer of Ultima Online and Creative Director behind Star Wars Galaxies) and Scott Rupp.
BITKRAFTMarch 27, 2020
Check out this engaging and inspiring presentation by Jeff Chau on mobile esports. Jeff is providing a broad overview of the games, the geographies, the player demographics, and more.
BITKRAFTMarch 17, 2020
Watch this 45-minute fireside chat with Marc Merrill (Co-Founder and former President of Riot Games) and Mike Morhaime (Co-Founder and former President of Blizzard Entertainment).
BITKRAFTFebruary 21, 2020
Over the course of two days in early February, we hosted over 120 investors, entrepreneurs, strategic partners, and high-profile speakers at our inaugural BITKRAFT Summit (annual LP and portfolio conference).
BITKRAFTFebruary 12, 2020
