Leah Callon-Butler


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The Philippines Was a 'Pressure Cooker' for Crypto Adoption: Emfarsis Director

As part of CoinDesk's special GameFi Week, sponsored by Catizen, Emfarsis Director Leah Callon-Butler explains how Axie Infinity came to rise in the Philippines where the population is young and tech-savvy.

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Why This Investor Is Bullish on Web3 Gaming

As part of CoinDesk's special GameFi Week, sponsored by Catizen, Emfarsis Director Leah Callon-Butler discusses her ongoing interest in developments in Web3 gaming despite early challenges and skepticism. Plus, her outlook on mainstream crypto adoption and the regulatory landscape in Asia.

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The True Value of Web3: You Can Take Your Toys and Leave

Unlike Web2 applications like Roblox that trap users in, Web3 empowers users with digital property rights so they can move freely.

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How Crypto Brings Financial Inclusion to the Philippines

Michael Mislos (BitPinas), Leah Callon-Butler (Emfarsis), Luis Buenaventura (Yield Guild Games) and Ron Hose (Coins.ph) join “Community Crypto” to discuss the significance of a blockchain training program for mass adoption and education. Plus, their outlook on financial inclusion and the growth of crypto communities in the Philippines.

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The Minds That Imagined the Metaverse and VR

A conversation at Consensus 2022 between two visionaries Neal Stephenson and Jaron Lanier about how they envisioned the metaverse and VR. Moderator: Leah Callon-Butler, Director, Emfarsis

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AMA: Neal Stephenson, 'Snow Crash' Author

"Snow Crash" author Neal Stephenson joins Emfarsis' Director Leah Callon-Butler at Consensus 2022 to discuss his book and how he envisioned the metaverse space.

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Axie Infinity Players in the Philippines Using In-Game Winnings to Pay Real-Life Bills

Axie Infinity is a mobile pet-themed game built on the blockchain that allows players to earn income through trading NFTs. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many young people in the Philippines lost their jobs, and some turned to Axie Infinity to get by.

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