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

Uniswap DAO Community Members Vote in Favor of New Governance Process

After a week-long vote that ended Wednesday, nearly 100% were in favor of making changes to the voting process in an effort to reduce friction associated with community governance.

(Dall-E/CoinDesk)

Web3

Crypto Twitter Delves Into Strange, Sloppy Side of Trump’s NFT Collection

Online sleuths analyzed blockchain data and assets in the former president’s NFT collection, finding evidence of stolen art and shady wallet addresses, painting a picture of how the digital collectibles came to be.

Trump Trading Card NFTs (OpenSea)

Web3

Donald Trump NFT Collection Sells Out, Price Surges

According to data from OpenSea, the collection’s floor price is about 0.19 ETH, or $230, more than double the original mint price.

Trump Trading Card NFT (OpenSea)

Web3

Donald Trump Announces $99 Digital Trading Card NFTs

The edition of 45,000 NFTs features the former president in various fantasy costumes and poses. It will be minted on Polygon.

Official Trump Trading Cards (collecttrumpcards.com)

Web3

The Sandbox Onboards Security Firm OpenZeppelin to Protect Its Platform from Attacks

The blockchain security firm behind the Forta network will monitor vulnerabilities, alert for potential threats and audit smart contracts within the popular metaverse game.

The Sandbox

Web3

NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Rolls Out Rewards Program

After re-enforcing royalties earlier this month, the marketplace will reward users for trading NFTs on the marketplace.

Magic Eden (Screenshot modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Terra Validators Grant $900K to Security Auditor SCV

SCV says it will make sure Terra's ecosystem maintains a "bare minimum" of security.

(Achim Hepp/Flickr)

Finance

Uniswap Foundation Proposes Changes to Crypto DEX's Governance, Voting Processes

The proposal, which will be brought to a vote next week, aims to reduce friction in governance by reframing the steps that bring proposals to votes.

Uniswap unicorn balloon (Getty Images)

Web3

NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Pushes Further Into Gaming With New Hire

Chris Akhavan will take on the new role of chief gaming officer to build the marketplace’s Web3 gaming strategy following its expansion to the Polygon network.

Chris Akhavan (Magic Eden)