Crypto 2023
This Was the Worst Year for Crypto Hacks. Here’s How 2023 Can Be Better
OpenZeppelin’s Stephen Lloyd Webber writes about the plague of exploits that drained billions from crypto protocols – and how Web3 can better secure itself.

What Will 2023 Bring for CBDCs?
Even as CBDC rollouts intensify, the future of these centrally backed currencies around the world is uncertain.

Web3 Needs Seamless Infrastructure to Drive Adoption
This coming year will be a tipping point for crypto projects that are looking to position themselves well for the next wave of crypto growth.

2023 Will Be the Year of Dapps – Here's What to Expect
The greatest areas for decentralized application (dapp) development will be across gaming, identity and the evolution of Web2 apps.

2023: The Year DAOs Follow the Law?
Decentralized autonomous organizations should make the necessary handshake with the existing legal system in order to mature and integrate with the rest of the global economy.

The Best Bitcoin Lightning Payment Solutions
A look at open-source and corporate point-of-sale systems from BTCPay to Confirmo, so any merchant can start accepting BTC in 2023.

VCs Pour Nearly $20B Into Crypto Startups in 2022: PitchBook
According to recent PitchBook data, VC firms have invested nearly $20 billion into crypto startups globally, with 616 deals through the first nine months of 2022. PitchBook Senior Emerging Technology Research Analyst Robert Le discusses the key takeaways from the report, sharing insights into the top trends in crypto VC fundraising, Web3 and emerging opportunities.

The Next Step in the Evolution of Web3: Regenerative Finance
“ReFi,” coined by economist John Fullerton, is the process of using markets to fix the issues markets have created. Crypto, the freest market system yet, can help bootstrap efforts to regenerate the world economy.

The Art World Underestimates the Power of NFTs
NFTs will bring about a profound structural shift in how art is created, enjoyed and sold.

Self-Custodial Onboarding Will Be the Norm in Web3's 2023
By making sure users have self-custodial options easily available within their own services, Web3 projects can help the industry rise to safer standards.
