How to Make Money in 2025 (Crypto, Gaming, YouTube) #1

In the very first episode of the Tokenize Podcast, we break down what it really takes to make money online in 2025. Beyond the hype.

We dive into:
The difference between what's recycled and what's real
Why failure is a feature, not a flaw
Evergreen niches and underrated income streams
The future of crypto gaming, staking, and YouTube ad revenue
Star Atlas, Axie Infinity, and building your own digital economy

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome to the Tokenized Podcast
00:13 - What Really Works to Make Money Online in 2025?
02:23 - Can You Actually Have Fun While Earning?
03:34 - The Internet Has Matured — It’s Time
05:16 - Why Failing Fast is a Superpower
06:42 - From Zero to YouTuber: Building From Scratch
07:31 - “Eventually You Will Get Paid For It”
08:15 - What Sets People Apart? Endurance.
09:23 - Amor Fati: Embracing the Struggle
10:19 - Video Creation as Art & Purpose
10:45 - How 3,000+ Videos Changed Everything
11:54 - “Your Wife is Your Sous Chef”
13:42 - YouTube Revenue, Crypto Staking, and Passive Income
15:23 - The 4-Year Sleep Test: Is It Worth It?
16:20 - Real Crypto Gaming Ad Revenue Numbers
17:55 - Exploring Evergreen Niches in Crypto
19:26 - How People Actually Learn in Web3
21:08 - Endurance in Investing vs. Hype Cycles
23:01 - Why YouTube Outlived Every Platform
25:09 - Why Minecraft Pioneered the Creator Economy
27:21 - The Age of Influence and Selling Products
29:14 - Diversify or Die: Multiple Income Streams Matter
31:24 - Ronin, Pixels, and Gaming as Real Income
33:27 - The Myth of Token Safety & Risk in Crypto
35:25 - Back to the Endurance Meta in 2025
37:03 - “How Did We Not See That Wave Coming?”
38:57 - The Real Gaming Economy vs. Ponzi Plays
40:55 - Web3 Gaming is Still Alive
42:13 - AXS, Axie, and Star Atlas — The Evolution of Play
45:10 - Building the Star World Economy
47:40 - PvP, PvE, and Hardcore Zones in Star Atlas
50:15 - “Hire Mercenaries to Protect Your Payload”
51:28 - It Feels Like Real Life — and That’s the Point
54:10 - Closing Thoughts: Build, Leverage, Compete
55:57 - Outro & What’s Coming in the Next Episode
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