Chris Duggan is the Senior Marketing Manager at ChainGPT and former content lead at BNB Chain (Binance). In this episode, recorded live in New York, Chris dives deep into how ChainGPT is building an expansive AI ecosystem for Web3—from smart contract generation and NFT creation to incubating new AI-native projects.
We talk about ChainGPT's explosive social growth (1M+ followers), his personal journey through the metaverse, and why co-marketing, creativity, and cultural relevance are everything in Web3 marketing today. He also shares actionable advice for founders, builders, and content creators looking to grow their presence and leverage AI effectively.
Key Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces the episode and guest Chris Duggan from ChainGPT.
[00:01:00] What is ChainGPT: Chris explains how ChainGPT builds AI infrastructure for Web3, including smart contract tools, NFT generators, and launchpads.
[00:03:30] Smart Contract Generator & Auditor: How developers can create, audit, and deploy contracts with zero coding knowledge.
[00:05:00] Chris's Journey: From writing and the metaverse to Binance and now ChainGPT.
[00:08:00] Marketing DNA: Why ChainGPT’s branding and visuals are key to its rapid growth.
[00:10:00] Differentiators: How ChainGPT goes beyond the usual with tools, launchpads, SDKs, and an upcoming blockchain (AIVM).
[00:12:30] Content Strategy: Chris breaks down how to think in benefits (not features), and why fun and variety win.
[00:16:00] Meme Culture: How ChainGPT uses humor, memes, and a mascot to go viral.
[00:19:00] AI Agents: How ChainGPT is building autonomous agents for market news, trading, and dev tools.
[00:24:00] Future of AI x Web3: What’s coming with AIVM and the decentralized AI agent economy.
[00:28:00] AI Content Fatigue: Why authenticity and human-created content still matter.
[00:30:00] What Founders Should Do: Co-marketing, cross-promotion, and collaborating with similar projects.
[00:33:00] Final Ask: ChainGPT invites devs, founders, and creatives to try their tools, apply for incubation, and build with them.
Disclaimer
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https://www.chaingpt.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaingpt/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-duggan-43865a65/
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