271: Driving Web3 Forward — Evan Kuhn on How DeLorean is Bringing Cars On-Chain

Evan Kuhn, President of DeLorean Labs, joins Sam to share how the iconic car brand is entering Web3. From on-chain car reservations and data-powered utility to the launch of the DMC token and partnerships with stars like Patrick Stewart and Christopher Lloyd — DeLorean is building much more than nostalgia. They discuss how the Flux Protocol enables drive-to-earn rewards, the role of the Sui blockchain, NFT-based authentication for vehicles and merchandise, and how DeLorean aims to lead automotive innovation in Web3 — not just follow the trend. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Evan and the DeLorean Web3 journey. [00:01:30] Evan's background: From founding Coinberry to joining DeLorean Labs. [00:03:30] DeLorean Labs: Bringing Web3 innovation to a 50-year-old car brand. [00:05:00] On-chain vehicle reservations: Tokenized car deposits and resale value. [00:07:00] Data utility: NFTs as digital Carfax, real-time mileage & service records. [00:08:00] Flux Protocol: How users earn DMC tokens by driving. [00:09:30] Staking model: Using NFTs and reservations as multipliers for rewards. [00:11:00] Expanding utility: Limited-edition merch with NFT authenticity. [00:12:30] Consumer reception: Concerns vs opportunities for Web3 in cars. [00:14:30] Marketplace benefits: Global reach and transparency in car resale. [00:16:00] Why SUI: Low fees, scalability, and strong developer ecosystem. [00:18:00] Challenges: Scaling the team and proving long-term commitment. [00:20:00] Partnerships: Teasing upcoming brand collaborations. [00:21:30] Celebrities: Working with Patrick Stewart and Christopher Lloyd. [00:23:00] Roadmap: More exchange listings, limited merch, Alpha5 timeline. [00:25:00] Call to action: Hiring, building utility, and growing the DeLorean community. Connect https://deloreanlabs.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/delorean-labs/ https://x.com/deloreanlabs https://www.instagram.com/deloreanlabs https://x.com/evankuhn Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/