How did Netflix go from a DVD distribution company into a media production company? 1) It took a really long time, 2) they did a lot of weird things and took risky bets that most places wouldn't touch, 3) Hands-off (i.e. "decentralized") management styles that gave individual teams enough autonomy to work on the creative ideas they wanted.

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[Summary]

This podcast draws powerful parallels between Netflix's transformative journey and Tezos’ current path in the NFT space.

Netflix began as a DVD rental service, survived a pivot to streaming, and then took seven years to master content creation—driven by the need to escape Hollywood’s royalties and control. They learned to respect creators, embrace risk, and give creative teams autonomy, eventually becoming a cultural powerhouse.

Similarly, Tezos started with DeFi, but unexpectedly became a home for artists and NFTs—not by design, but through community-led evolution. Like Netflix, Tezos is learning that success in art and entertainment requires respecting intellectual property, royalties, and creator incentives—principles the wider NFT industry has largely ignored (e.g., OpenSea removing royalties).

The message is clear: Good things take time. Tezos is one of the few chains still committed to the long-term vision of NFTs as cultural tools, not quick-profit schemes. Despite current market downturns, the community continues to experiment, decentralize, and bridge tech with creative industries.

If Netflix could evolve from DVDs to Super Bowl shows, Tezos—already ahead in fostering a unique, creator-friendly ecosystem—can also turn NFTs into something meaningful. Stay patient. Keep building. The future belongs to those who respect both art and autonomy.

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