Rosie Perper

Rosie Perper was the Deputy Managing Editor for Web3 and Learn, focusing on the metaverse, NFTs, DAOs and emerging technology like VR/AR. She has previously worked across breaking news, global finance, tech, culture and business. She holds a small amount of BTC and ETH and several NFTs. Subscribe to her weekly newsletter, The Airdrop.

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Web3

Web3-Friendly Browser Brave Introduces NFT-Gated Video Calls

The new tool for its Brave Talk video service allows hosts to use NFTs and POAPS to manage access to calls.

(Brave)

Web3

Ava Labs Launches 'No-Code' Web3 Launchpad AvaCloud

Ava Labs says that the tool will allow companies to bring Web3 products to market faster, cheaper and with lower risk.

(Ava Labs)

Web3

Web3 Infrastructure Company Upstream Launches ‘Learn and Earn’ DAO Course

To enroll, students must mint a “DAOphin” NFT by Process Grey, the artist behind the popular Goblintown collection.

A "DAOphin" NFT is necessary to enroll in Upstream's My First DAO course. (Upstream)

Web3

SuperRare's Latest NYC Gallery Pop-Up Will Bring Human Connection Back to NFT Art

The NFT marketplace's two-month show in the 0x.17 gallery kicks off with a solo exhibition from artist Claire Silver about our future with AI.

Hero's Journey (Claire Silver)

Web3

Web3 Move-to-Earn App STEPN Integrates Apple Pay for In-Game Purchases

The blockchain game sees fiat onramps such as Apple Pay as a means onboarding the next 100 million users to Web3, STEPN chief operating officer Shiti Manghani told CoinDesk.

(Stepn)

Markets

Tornado Cash’s TORN Token Up 10% as Attacker Submits Proposal to Undo Attack

The proposal would revert Tornado Cash’s governance back to token holders, but not everyone in the community agrees that it's a benevolent plan.

A illustrative example of a Tornado. (NOAA)

Web3

Sotheby's Auctions Part of 3AC's Rare NFT Collection, Bringing In $2.4 Million

The highest-priced NFTs from Part 1 of the Grails collection are Fidenza #725 and Autoglyph #187.

NFTs from Sotheby's Grails Part 1. L: Autoglyph #187, R: Fidenza #725. (Larva Labs/Art Blocks, modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

To Axie Infinity and Beyond

Axie Infinity: Origins launched on the Apple App Store, pumping AXS tokens. Plus, we examine if NFT trading volume matters.

(Axie Infinity)

Web3

Beyond the JPEG: Web3 Is Expanding the Artist's Canvas Through Immersive IRL Experiences

NFTs allow artists to be creative about how they share digital art and engage with their audiences, creating collaborative, sensory experiences.

Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Spain (6529 Fund)

Web3

NFT Trading Volume on Track to Drop Below $1B, But Does That Metric Matter?

A new report from DappRadar suggests that while NFT trading volume is trending down, the number of traders and sales remain high, suggesting a shift in trader behavior.

(Gvardgraph/Getty Images)