# 123 - Investing in the Chainsmokers | Drew Taggart & Alex Pall

*Author: David Hoffman*
*Published: Jun 18, 2022*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/early-access-investing-in-the-chainsmokers*

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Music isn’t the Chainsmokers' only passion. In their latest album, “So Far So Good,” they experimented with music NFTs via the Royal platform.

As some of the most successful creators and also investors, Drew and Alex are reshaping what it means to be a creator. With community at the forefront, The Chainsmokers are a duo that you should be paying closer attention to.

How did The Chainsmokers come to be so successful? What are their plans for the future of their crypto trajectory and community? Answers to these questions and so much more in the interview!

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### TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro

4:28 How the Chainsmokers Came to Be

16:05 Developing a Business Mindset 

25:32 Alex & Drew’s Chemistry 

34:42 Jumping into Investing 

38:24 The Mantis Thesis 

44:08 Investing, Music, & Product Market Fit

46:50 The Chainsmokers Investing Stigma 

53:08 Activist Investing 

1:01:14 The Chainsmoker’s Entrance into Web3 

1:09:20 The Chainsmoker’s Mint with Royal

1:19:02 What Happens Next?

1:25:08 Alex & Drew’s Crypto Portfolio

1:27:20 Closing & Disclaimers  

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### RESOURCES
The Chainsmokers

https://thechainsmokers.com/ 

Mantis VC

https://www.mantisvc.com/ 

The New Chainsmokers Album

https://open.spotify.com/album/1CxCEPIZbaE28qUDW4wN0t 

Royal

https://royal.io/