with <a href="https://x.com/hilmarveigar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@HilmarVeigar</a> <a href="https://x.com/eddylazzarin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@eddylazzarin</a>
Our featured guest today is Hilmar Pétursson, the CEO of CCP Games, maker of <a href="https://www.eveonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EVE Online</a>, a massive multiplayer online role playing game. In this episode, Pétursson shares his unique world view and game-making philosophy, as well as a deep dive into the technology and economic design of his sci-fi simulation. He also touches on how niche cults can break into mainstream culture, how slow databases can make for fun gameplay, and what to expect from <a href="https://www.evefrontier.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EVE Frontier</a>, a new blockchain-based overhaul of the space survival game that is now inviting people to <a href="https://community.evefrontier.com/onboarding/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apply as playtesters</a>.
The other voice you'll hear is that of Eddy Lazzarin, a16z crypto’s Chief Technology Officer and an avid gamer himself. This conversation originally <a href="https://feeds.simplecast.com/XPOpH7r4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">took place</a> earlier this year at a16z crypto's <a href="https://a16zcrypto.com/accelerator/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CSX startup accelerator program</a> in London, videos of which are posted on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@a16zcrypto" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a16z crypto YouTube channel</a>. Be sure to subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations and other insightful content.
Related links:
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<li>“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-4e3ziF4rI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crafting Virtual Worlds with Hilmar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games</a>” (a16z crypto Youtube)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.eveonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eve Online</a> (eveonline.com)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.evefrontier.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eve Frontier</a> (evefrontier.com / projectawakening.io)
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<li><a href="https://community.evefrontier.com/onboarding/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Playtest signup</a></li>
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As a reminder, none of the content should be taken as investment, business, legal, or tax advice. Please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.

Michael Blau

Games as Reality (with EVE Online)

with @HilmarVeigar @eddylazzarin Our featured guest today is Hilmar Pétursson, the CEO of CCP Games, maker of EVE Online, a massive multiplayer online role playing game. In this episode, Pétursson shares his unique world view and game-making philosophy, as well as a deep dive into the technology and economic design of his sci-fi simulation. He [&hellip;]

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Games as Reality (with EVE Online)