#49 Anjali Young, Community and The Next 90 Million Users

Watch the video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ud2PVP4FMY  Welcome to Episode 49 of NonFunGerbils, featuring Anjali Young, a pivotal figure in the realm of online community engagement. Anjali's impressive trajectory in the crypto world spans from moderating a massive 60,000-member Facebook community to establishing Collab.Land, a vital platform in Telegram & Discord, engaging over 3 million unique users. A true pioneer, Anjali recognized the potential of Web3 communities early on. Her innovative work with Collab.Land has revolutionized the way crypto communities interact, especially through token gating. This episode is an open conversation that dives into various engaging topics, including the importance of human connection, digital identity, and the significance of maintaining anonymity in the digital space. Discussion Highlights: Collabland's Role and Functionality: Detailed discussion about Collabland, its purpose, functionality, and impact on the crypto community. Web3 and Crypto Discussions: Broader discussions about various aspects of Web3 and cryptocurrency, including their implications and future prospects. NFTs and Digital Identity: The role of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) in digital identity and community building, as well as personal stories related to NFT experiences. Importance of Anonymity and Privacy: The significance of anonymity and privacy in the crypto space, and how these principles are upheld or challenged. Technical Aspects of Blockchain and Crypto: Discussions on more technical aspects of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, including token gating, DAOs, and other related concepts. Future Plans and Developments: Conversation about future plans, developments, and potential innovations in the crypto and blockchain industry. User Onboarding and Activation: Strategies and challenges related to onboarding new users into the crypto space and activating them within communities. Challenges and Risks in Crypto: Discussing the challenges, risks, and downsides of involvement in the crypto space, including scams and financial risks. Personal Reflections and Opinions: Anjali shares her personal reflections, opinions, and predictions about the current state and future of the crypto industry.   https://twitter.com/damaderoca https://twitter.com/Collab_Land_ https://www.collab.land/ https://twitter.com/telefrens   https://nonfungerbils.com https://twitter.com/NonFunGerbils https://discord.com/invite/4F4Wenj9s3 Soundtrack by https://twitter.com/songadaymann