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Why Kids Will Be the First True AI-Native Creators
When we say “AI-native,” we usually mean startups. But the first truly AI-native generation won’t be companies. It will be our youth. Over the past year, multiple 2025–2026 studies have made it clear that generative AI isn’t emerging in youth culture, it’s already been embedded.
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PODCAST: Why Arbitrum is Bullish on Forkast’s Esports Prediction Market
The Web3 Gamer Podcast | Feb 4, 2026 - In the latest episode of the Blockchain Gaming World podcast, editor-in-chief Jon Jordan talks to Forkast CEO Chris Gonsalves and Arbitrum Gaming Venture’s Ethen Sy about the rise of prediction markets, and the launch of esports-focused Forkast on the Arbitrum blockchain.
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The Death of Categories: How Culture-Native Products Are Replacing Consumer Tech
Legacy product categories expect users to compartmentalize their lives: money here, entertainment there, learning somewhere else. But Gen Z doesn’t.
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Arbitrum Gaming Ventures Boasts Evolving Portfolio and Thesis Throughout Second Half of 2025
Over the past six months, the team at Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV) has been heads-down doing what we set out to do: backing ambitious founders and deploying capital in ways that accelerate the growth of network-native companies on Arbitrum.
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Growth Capital: The Hidden Catalyst for Web3 Gaming
In gaming, great mechanics don’t always guarantee momentum. What separates breakout titles from the forgotten majority is not just product quality, but also the ability to scale sustainably. For early-stage studios, however, launch and user acquisition (UA) remain monumental challenges that demand capital, experimentation, and patience.
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A Conversation with Michael Chang: Arbitrum Gaming Ventures’ New General Manager
After months of searching, our quest to hire a new General Manager is now complete: Michael Chang has officially joined the Arbitrum Gaming Ventures team, bringing more than two decades of experience in venture capital and corporate acquisitions in the video game industry to the Arbitrum ecosystem.
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Pt 1. The Cultural Alpha: Staying Ahead of the Pack in Gaming
In an era where emerging technologies like AI, new commercial and financing models, and shifting consumer demands are reshaping the gaming landscape, traditional development playbooks are no longer enough. The most dangerous blind spot today? Culture. Too often, developers, investors, and other stakeholders drift away from their user base. They fail to connect at a human level, immerse themselves in communities, or pay attention to the qualitative signals that reveal what players actually want.
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How Gen Z is Turning Money into Culture and Entertainment
At Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV), we think this is an overlooked opportunity. It’s time for a new financial paradigm. One born from the bottom up, not handed down by legacy generations or traditional institutions. One that understands Gen Z’s culture, behavior, and emotional landscape, and builds products that make finance feel empowering, social, and even fun.
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Ethereum’s 10-Year Glow-Up ✨
On July 30, 2015, Ethereum officially launched with its first version, “Frontier”, marking the moment when code became law, value became programmable, and finance became permissionless. Ten years later, Ethereum isn’t just still standing; it’s transforming how the world moves money, defining how systems are built, and acting as a hub for some of the most vibrant communities globally.
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