Cam Thompson

Cam Thompson was a Web3 reporter at CoinDesk. She is a recent graduate of Tufts University, where she majored in Economics and Science & Technology Studies. As a student, she was marketing director of the Tufts Blockchain Club. She currently holds positions in BTC and ETH.

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Web3

Gaming Tech Company Razer Introduces Web3 Venture Fund

The fund, called zVentures Web3 Incubator, will leverage its expertise to grow early-stage projects building blockchain-based gaming infrastructure.

(Razer)

Web3

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Declares Now Is the 'Right Time' for Web3 Adoption

Finance chief Paul Chan said in a blog post that despite recent volatility in crypto, now is the time to push forward Web3 technologies.

(Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)

Web3

From Nakamigos to Magamigos: The Tricky Relationship Between the Meme Economy and NFTs

Speculative NFT project Nakamigos has recently broken into the NFT spotlight, spawning copycat projects such as Magamigos and Nakamigas that capitalize on the trend. But while meme projects may offer short-term gains, they rarely offer long-term value and ought be scrutinized.

Nakamigos (OpenSea)

Web3

Magic Eden Rolls Out Bitcoin Ordinals NFT Creator Launchpad

After releasing a Bitcoin NFT marketplace in March, the company is expanding its resources for creators to securely mint their inscriptions before selling to collectors.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Web3

Trump NFT Sales Spike Following Ex-President's Arraignment in New York

In the hour after the 45th president was arrested Tuesday afternoon, the collection saw 30 sales, a 462% increase after a long period of token holder dormancy.

Donald Trump Trading Card NFTs (OpenSea)

Web3

OpenSea Launches OpenSea Pro, Courting Professional NFT Traders

As part of the launch, marketplace fees will return to the main OpenSea platform at 2.5%, while Pro users will have zero fees.

(Opensea, modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

Carbon-Backed NFT Collection Ecosapiens Raises $3.5M

The project allows users to purchase carbon credits through its nature-themed NFTs to offset the environmental impact of blockchain technology.

(Getty Images)

Web3

NFT Platform OneOf Acquires Blockchain Rewards Company Tap Network

The integration of Tap Network will allow companies to build out their Web3 strategies by incorporating commerce, data and loyalty programs.

(Getty Images)

Web3

Over 7,000 Players Successfully Converged in Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse 'Second Trip'

Thousands of NFT holders joined the gamified experience last weekend, showing glimpses of what’s to come from the virtual world launching later this year.

(Yuga Labs)