Frank Cheng, Founder of Apeiron | Building the $APRS & $ANIMA Ecosystem and Redefining Hybrid Web3 Gaming | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

Frank Cheng, founder of ApeironNFT, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to reveal how he’s transforming a bold idea into one of the most innovative hybrid strategy games in Web3. Powered by the $APRS and $ANIMA tokens, Apeiron combines real-time strategy, card battling, and god simulation — creating a dynamic universe where AI, community, and accessibility drive the next evolution of gaming.

From his transition out of management consulting to leading a major gaming studio, Frank shares his journey, the lessons learned from earlier token models, and the vision of Apeiron as a full multimedia franchise, bridging Web2 and Web3 gamers in a single immersive experience.

💡 In this episode:
• The story behind Apeiron and its groundbreaking hybrid RTS model
• How the $APRS and $ANIMA tokens power the ecosystem
• Leveraging AI to enhance storytelling and player experience
• Why onboarding Web2 gamers is essential for mainstream adoption
• Lessons from early tokenomics and sustainable play-to-earn design
• How Apeiron lowers barriers to entry — no upfront investment needed

🎮 Whether you’re a gamer, builder, or investor, this episode dives deep into how Web3 gaming can achieve mass adoption through innovation, fun, and accessibility.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Frank Cheng – ApeironNFT – Founder & CEO, leading the charge in AI-enhanced Web3 gaming and hybrid play-to-earn ecosystems.
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