Miami, Florida(Hexa PR Wire–November 7, 2025)–Hantao Yuan, Marketing Growth Chief and Community Strategist at Moku, joined The Michael Peres Podcast to examine how AI, blockchain, and gaming are converging into new digital economies. The episode traced his path from competitive gaming and Counter-Strike skin markets to leading creator acquisition and e-sports M&A, and reviewed Moku’s work building AI-driven fantasy sports and NFT-based game ecosystems. Yuan discussed market structure in crypto-native gaming, lessons from multiple “black-swan” cycles, and how community dynamics and digital ownership shape sustainable participation.
The conversation covered Moku’s approach to AI-powered, blockchain-based gameplay, the role of speculation and community in Web3 adoption, and why volatility can create disciplined entry points for builders and players. Yuan also offered observations on the current bull run, institutional participation, and frameworks for aligning incentives across studios, creators, and players.
About Hantao Yuan
Hantao Yuan is Marketing Growth Chief and Community Strategist at Moku. He has led creator/user acquisition for game publishers and brands, overseen e-sports team mergers and acquisitions (including a sale to Overtime Sports), and focuses on crypto-native gaming ecosystems such as Moku’s Grand Arena.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded media and technology ventures, holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
About The Michael Peres Podcast
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, presented in a neutral, journalistic format.
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