Web3

Web3, or Web 3.0, represents the next generation of internet technology, integrating blockchain and cryptocurrencies into everyday online interactions. It's a decentralized online ecosystem where users have control over their data and transactions. Web3 is powered by blockchain networks, providing transparency, security, and trust. It's a key concept in the crypto world, involving various people, from developers and investors to everyday users. Companies are leveraging Web3 to create decentralized applications (dApps), offering users new ways to interact online. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in Web3, facilitating the trading of digital assets and tokens that fuel the ecosystem. Web3 represents a paradigm shift, offering opportunities for investment, innovation, and the potential to reshape the internet.


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Web3 Explained in Simple Terms

Alchemy's protocol specialist Jason Windawi answers some rapid fire questions from CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie about the biggest risks in Web3, explaining the next generation of the internet in simple terms and the real world use cases.

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NFTs Are 'Not Dead,' Alchemy's Protocol Specialist Says

Alchemy's protocol specialist Jason Windawi joins "First Mover" to discuss Alchemy’s latest Web3 development report, which highlighted Solana gaining momentum and EVM development activity rising. Windawi also explains why he thinks non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are not dead. "I think NFTs are one of the most interesting spaces," Windawi said.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Franklin Templeton CEO Among Those Named as 'Most Influential' in 2023

CoinDesk's Most Influential 2023 recognizes the people, who, for better or worse, defined the year in digital assets and Web3. 10 top honorees made an outsized impact and 40 more people were only a little less influential. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a closer look at five of the names from the top ten list, which is not a ranking.

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Why Zug Is Ranked as the Top Global Crypto Hub of 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the top cities ranked in CoinDesk's Crypto Hubs list this year, which evaluated places based on the ability to live freely and work smart in Web3 and blockchain. 

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India Won't See Crypto or Web3 Bill for Another 18 Months, Senior Lawmaker Says

Jayant Sinha, one of India's senior politicians who helps oversee the financial evolution of the nation, told CoinDesk that the country is unlikely to bring a crypto or Web3-specific legislative bill anytime soon. CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation and mainstream adoption in India.

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Most Influential 2023: Why Regulation and Enforcement Was a 'Big' Theme For Crypto

CoinDesk's Most Influential recognizes the people, who, for the better, and sometimes the worse, defined the year in digital assets and Web3. There are ten top honorees who made an outsized impact, and 40 more people who were only a little less influential. CoinDesk Head of Magazine Ben Schiller discusses the biggest themes and trends that shaped the rankings this year.

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Most Influential 2023: The People Who Defined the Year in Crypto

Every year, CoinDesk puts together the Most Influential list memorializing the people, themes, and stories that made an impact — positive or negative — on crypto, blockchain and Web3. CoinDesk's head of magazine Ben Schiller reveals the results for this year. For ten of the entrees, CoinDesk also asked select digital artists to create NFTs of the honorees.

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Web3 Gaming Market Still Growing in 2023: Game7 Data

The Web3 gaming market continues to grow, albeit at a slower rate than before, according to a recent report from Game7. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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The Creator Economy, AI and Future of Web3

Host Megha Chaddah dives into the state of crypto regulation in Hong Kong as the city continues its effort to keep a check on bad actors. Plus, a conversation with Animoca Brands Executive Chairman Yat Siu on non-fungible tokens (NFT), crypto regulation and the future of Web3. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

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Ethereum's 'Next Wave' of Adoption Is Coming: Optimism Unlimited Chief Growth Officer

Optimism Unlimited Ltd. Chief Growth Officer Ryan Wyatt, who previously worked at Polygon Labs and YouTube, discusses his new role at an operating subsidiary of the Optimism Foundation. Wyatt discusses Optimism's competitive advantages against other layer 2 blockchains in the Ethereum ecosystem, along with possible partnership plans and insights into the future of decentralized Web3 gaming.

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