Dossier
social experiences
Coverage of social experiences in the Nexus archive.
- Luxury Spending Drives Running Culture
Bloomberg Retail Reporter Lily Meier notes that running has evolved into a lifestyle and status symbol, with run clubs driving demand for premium apparel, accessories, and social experiences. Brands benefit from consumers spending on high-end performance gear that blends athletic function with fashion, while running remains accessible to those preferring simpler equipment.
- Base’s social bet left it trailing in prediction markets and perps: Pollak
Base creator Jesse Pollak is stepping back from leadership of the Base App after admitting he was 'definitively wrong' to bet on social experiences driving crypto adoption. The article notes this decision follows Base trailing in prediction markets and perps.