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.

Cam Thompson

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Web3

Soccer Franchise FC Barcelona Scores World of Women for Upcoming NFT Release

Empowerment, the second NFT in the football club’s ten-piece Masterpiece collection, is a one-of-one created in collaboration with World of Women that pays tribute to Spanish player Alexia Putellas.

UEFA Women's Champions League final match between FC Barcelona and VFL Wolfsburg on June 03, 2023 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Web3

Loyalty, Memberships and Ticketing: How NFTs Will Bring About Mass Adoption

The conversation around NFTs has shifted from speculation to utility. Now, major players have opted to use NFTs to power loyalty, membership and ticketing services, signaling positive signs for mass adoption.

NFT art in Times Square  (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Web3

Puma, Gutter Cat Gang and LaMelo Ball Team Up to Release NFT Sneakers

The “GutterMelo MB.03” NFT sneakers are paired with a physical real-life sneaker counterpart and will be available to mint on OpenSea on June 29.

Puma's the GUTTERMELO sneaker

Web3

German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent

The Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND)’s dog-themed PFP collection can be acquired through a gamified treasure hunt, where participants must find a string of characters hidden by the agency.

Dogs of BND Collection (OpenSea)

Web3

University of Nicosia Lets Students Become ‘Masters of the Metaverse’

The Cyprus-based university is building on its roster of blockchain degrees, teaching students how to design and manage virtual worlds with its Master of Science (MSc) in Metaverse degree.

University of Nicosia (nicosia.sgul.ac.cy)

Web3

Web3 Charity Teddy DAO is Raising Money Through Daily NFT Auctions

Teaming up with fundraising platform JustGiving, Teddy DAO will hold a daily auction of teddy bear NFTs, allowing the buyer to donate proceeds to a charity of their choosing.

(Teddy DAO)

Consensus Magazine

Are DAOs Doomed to ‘Decentralization Theater’?

Consensus 2023 guests shared their concerns over 'decentralization theater' in DeFi projects, emphasizing the importance of genuine decentralization in the development of the Web3 ecosystem

CoinDesk Web3 reporter Cam Thompson hosted the "Consumer Web3 Is Having Its Moment" event at Consensus 2023. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Web3

Digital Art Collective Wildxyz Introduces Curatorial Board to Grow Experiential Art Program

The 10 artists, including Deafbeef, Casey Reas and Harm van den Dorpel, will advise the platform’s artist residency program.

(Wild.xyz)