ERS ON BASE & How to take part in the Platform Season 3

Are NFTs dead—or are they just getting started?

In this episode of the Weekly ROAR Podcast, Dustin Hedrick and Brandon Billings explore the next evolution of NFTs and why their future may have very little to do with digital collectibles. As Web3 matures, NFTs are becoming powerful tools for identity, access, ownership, and participation across decentralized ecosystems.

This conversation dives into the growing role of AI-driven identity, DeFi-enabled benefits, and utility-focused NFT design. The episode also discusses the launch of a new NFT collection on the Base blockchain and why the market is shifting toward NFTs that provide real-world functionality and long-term value.

•  How NFTs are evolving from collectibles into ecosystem access keys 
•  The intersection of AI, digital identity, and NFT technology 
•  Why utility-driven NFTs are becoming the future of Web3 communities 

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Weekly ROAR Podcast with Dustin Hedrick & Brandon Billings
Sponsored by https://www.r0ar.io/

Transcript

SPEAKER_01 0:04

Welcome back to your weekly Roar, where we break down what actually matters. Cut through the noise, and give you something you can use right now. I'm Dustin, and if you've been looking for the best beard on radio today, Brain and my co-host is on, and we're gonna be stepping into something big. Season 3 of the Roar platform is going live, and with it comes a major expansion, new technology, and a whole new way to think about NFTs. If you've been watching where Web3 is heading, or if you're already part of the Roar ecosystem, this is one you don't want to miss. So let's get into it.

SPEAKER_02 0:48

The Spark. This week Spark is simple. What if NFTs wasn't just something you owned, but something that worked for you? Because that's exactly where we're going. Season 3 is officially launching on the Roar platform, and one of the biggest updates? Support for the base blockchain. Boom. Now why does that matter? Because base is faster, lower cost, built for scale, and more importantly, it's where the next wave of real users is going. At the same time, we're introducing a new NFT collection. That's exciting. A sister collection to the Executive Roar Society, but this isn't just another drop. These are access keys, identity layers, and utility engines.

SPEAKER_01 1:38

Brother collection, brother collection, sister collection, whatever. I like it. Okay, our quick take. Here's the most important thing people get wrong. NFTs aren't dying. Bad NFTs are. And let me tell you, if you already own one of our NFTs on Ethereum, guess what? We are back coding everything we do to include all the collections of our NFTs for this functionality everywhere, just like we said we were keeping our word. So before we get in the next part of this, this might be a good moment for you to go grab a coffee, reset for a second, because what we're about to get into, it goes a layer deeper. The deep dive.

SPEAKER_02 2:40

All right, let's break this down. Because this is where things start to click. What if these NFTs are what these NFTs actually do aren't collectibles? They're keys to the ecosystem. Here's what that means access. Holding one gives you access to premium software, exclusive tools inside the Roar ecosystem, and early features and releases. Two, AI-driven identity. This is where it gets interesting. Your NFT metadata is read by AI agents. Yes, it is. And based on what you hold, the AI adapts personality responses and information access. This means your NFT becomes a living identity layer across the platform. Three, DeFi advantages. Now let's talk about something that everyone cares about, and that's yield. Holding these NFTs gives preferred returns, enhanced participation in DeFi activities, and better positioning in farming and staking opportunities.

SPEAKER_01 3:48

Yes. Okay, quick DeFi refresh for new users and old ones too. Sometimes we need it, we know. Staking is where you lock tokens to earn rewards. Farming is where you provide liquidity and earn fees and incentives. And in this ecosystem, NFT holders, ERS NFT holders get an edge. So there will be partner NFTs, we shout out again because we're working with some other incredible ecosystems. A lot you haven't heard us talk about yet, but they're big names in the space. So, real talk moment. Let's be honest for a second. Most NFTs promise utility, but very few actually integrate into finance, AI, or platform access. This, well, it's all three combined. And so if you're out there and you're new to this, you're gonna want to make sure that you're paying attention to how this works. So, how the drop works. Here's what you need to know. We're launching on summer 2026. It's gonna be built on base chain, the new drop is, and every holder wallet on the Ethereum chain for the original ERS collection gets one guaranteed whitelist mint. So that means if you're in, you're in early, you're not, you haven't missed out yet. So, hot seat question. Here's the question you got to ask yourself: are you collecting NFTs or positioning yourself inside ecosystems that reward participation? Boom. All right, before we land this, let's take a second and think about how this actually shows up in your world because the next piece is where it all starts to connect.

SPEAKER_02 5:35

And that's the roar. Now let's bring it all together because this isn't just about season three. It's about where the market is going. Market context, right now, we're seeing NFTs shifting towards utility, AI integrating with identity and data, DeFi becoming more user-friendly, and layer two chains like base driving adoption. And the winners, platforms that connect all of it.

SPEAKER_01 6:03

So what Roar is doing? Roar is building identity and NFTs, finance with DeFi tools, intelligence with AI agents, infrastructure with base integration, and more of our own integrations with other chains and our own new chains and new updates, all inside of one ecosystem. So, community moment, this is important. Here's where you come in. If you're already a holder, it's time to show up. Post your NFTs, share your experience with the ERS community, tag the ecosystem, bring others in because community visibility drives everything.

SPEAKER_02 6:48

And that brings us to our one-minute insight. Here's what this really means. Season three unlocks a new level of the platform. Base chain expands reach and scalability. NFTs evolve into identity, access, and financial tools. Holders gain real advantage.

SPEAKER_01 7:06

The roar line, that's where we're at right now. If there's one thing to take away from this, your roar line for the week, it's this. The next phase of Web3 isn't about owning assets, it's about owning access and using it. And this, well, it's your entry point. All right, that's this week's roar, my friends. If you're already a part of the ecosystem, now's the time to get loud. Share it, post it, show it. And if you're new, pay attention to what's coming this summer. Make sure you're tapped in so you don't miss the mint and more. Get on X and other platforms you found us on. We've got more conversations, more clarity, and more real insight coming your way. Until next time, stay sharp, stay curious, and keep moving forward. This is your weekly war. Thanks for being on. Take care, everybody.

SPEAKER_00 7:58

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