Today, I sit down with Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG).We talk about Gabby’s journey from building the first games in the Philippines to pioneering the concept of play-to-earn and Web3 gaming. Gabby shares the early days of Web3 gaming, how AI and decentralized work models are converging, and why starting with community-first was essential for YGG’s growth.We also discuss the challenges of building a web3 company during crypto cycles, crypto Twitter, and the future of online on-chain work opportunities in emerging economies.If you're interested in the intersection of gaming, blockchain, and the future of work, this episode is a must-listen.Episode Highlights with Timestamps[00:00] Live from Hong Kong — Introducing Gabby Dizon (Yield Guild Games)[01:00] Early passion for technology, gaming, and entrepreneurship in the Philippines[02:15] Discovering Ethereum in 2017 — programmable economies for games[03:30] From CryptoKitties to NFTs — realizing the future of in-game assets[04:45] How Play-to-Earn was invented by the Axie Infinity community[06:00] Building Yield Guild Games — community-market fit and scaling challenges[07:30] The double-edged sword of early liquidity in crypto startups[08:45] Future of Work — expanding YGG beyond gaming into decentralized tasks[10:00] Why on-chain work and community ownership will transform emerging marketsAbout Our GuestGabby Dizon is the co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG), the world's largest Web3 gaming guild. A pioneer of play-to-earn gaming, Gabby is passionate about the intersection of community, gaming, and blockchain. He is also an active investor in the decentralized gaming ecosystem and a strong advocate for creating online and on-chain earning opportunities for communities across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and beyond.Resources & Links MentionedGabby Dizon's Twitter [https://x.com/gabusch]Yield Guild Games [https://yieldguild.io/]Axie Infinity [https://axieinfinity.com/] CryptoKitties [https://www.cryptokitties.co/]