Web 3.0

Bitcoin and ether are soaring, but some crypto traders speculate the next hot market bet: digital assets associated with visions of a decentralized Internet or Web 3.0 tokens. Vanessa Grellet, Head of Portfolio Growth at investment firm CoinFund, explains what Web 3.0 tokens are and why she believes “this is looking like the future.”

Aug 11, 2021

Lawmakers at Iran’s parliament are moving forward in their plans to pass a controversial internet restriction bill that would block Iranians from accessing major social media and messaging websites. “The Hash” group discusses why governments rushing to control the internet could actually be a windfall for the crypto industry.

Jul 29, 2021

The Solana Foundation and two of the network’s leading platforms, Audius and Metaplex, are putting $5 million towards the Solana Creator Fund to lure 1,000 musicians and artists into building on Web 3.0. "The Hash" panel discusses how the fund may contribute to the future of Web 3.0, exploring the power of the Solana blockchain as a potential source of income for creators.

Jul 23, 2021

The downfall of decentralized e-commerce OG OpenBazaar came as a disappointment to many who believed in the power of crypto to create Web 3.0. "The Hash" hosts react to OpenBazaar co-founder Brian Hoffman speaking to CoinDesk about the uncensorable marketplace's accomplishments and missteps. "I just don't think the world was ready for it," host Naomi Brockwell said. "[OpenBazaar was] just too early."

Jul 16, 2021

By Adam B. LevineJul 13, 2021

In the latest escalation of former President Donald Trump's years-long battle with Big Tech over free speech and censorship, Trump has sued the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google. "The Hash" team debates the complicated world of politics and social media, pointing to implications for uncensorable domains on Web 3.0. and consistency in the application of rules by private companies.

Jul 8, 2021

Just days after Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi completed its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), Chinese regulators ordered its app be removed from the app stores, citing data security concerns. "The Hash" team examines Didi's downfall, what it means for web 3.0, and the global implications of China's tightening oversight of data security and overseas listings.

Jul 7, 2021

The Brave privacy browser announced an integration with .crypto blockchain domains, which will expand access to Web 3.0. CoinDesk privacy reporter Ben Powers breaks down what this integration means for Brave users, as well as the value of a blockchain-based DNS.

May 13, 2021