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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CRADL Co-Founder on Why We Need to Build Web3 Differently

Crypto Research and Design Lab (CRADL) co-founder Tricia Wang discusses how CRADL is tackling Web3's diversity problem and high barriers to entry as part of their vision to use crypto for social equality. Plus, insights into CoinDesk and CRADL's Web3athon.

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How Co:Create Helps NFT Projects Launch Their Own Tokens

Co:Create co-founder & CEO Tara Fung discusses how the Co:Create protocol provides the infrastructure for non-fungible token (NFT) projects and Web3 brands to scale through launching their own native tokens. Plus, her take on the legal considerations of digital collectibles.

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Learn

The Web3 Guide to Getting Into the Music Industry

We spoke to industry leaders about how to break into the music industry and foster an engaged audience using a Web3 toolkit.

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Mila Kunis-Linked Production Company Aims to Bring Web3 Entertainment to the Masses

Lindsey McInerney, co-founder and CEO of blockchain entertainment firm Sixth Wall, the digital arm of Mila Kunis' Orchard Farm Productions, discusses the impact of blockchain technology and Web3 on the entertainment industry. What are the challenges of bringing NFTs to traditional media? Plus, the outlook for mass adoption of the metaverse and the legal considerations of digital innovation.

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DeFi Is the 'Absolute Killer' for Real Estate Investment: Rockoff Chains Exec

Roofstock just announced its first property sale via NFT enabled by its Web3 subsidiary "Roofstock onChain." Executives Sanjay Raghavan and Geoff Thompson join "All About Bitcoin" live from CoinDesk I.D.E.A.S. to dissect why single-family purchases would want to do business in DeFi. Plus, the risks associated with this new business model.

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Roofstock Execs on Web3 Real Estate

Roofstock announced the first property sale via NFT enabled by Roofstock onChain, its Web3 subsidiary. Roofstock onChain Chief Blockchain Officer Geoff Thompson and Head of Web3 Initiatives Sanjay Raghavan share insights into the future of the real estate market powered by Web3.

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Web3 Developers More Active Than Ever Despite Crypto Winter

New data shows the skyrocketing usage of two critically important Web3 libraries: Ethers.js and Web3.js. While the smart contract deployment rate dropped 45% mid cycle in 2017 and 2020, it has increased 50% since 2021. According to Tagus Capital Multi-Strategy Fund, this shows that "blockchain technology adoption continues strongly despite the drop in crypto prices."

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Investor Identity Co. Parallel Markets Is Live with 70 Financial Institutions, Aims for Retail Growth

Parallel Markets' digital "Passport" aims to make it easier for customers to invest across traditional banking and Web3 platforms. Co-Founder and CEO Tony Peccatiello says the platform is now live with 70 financial institutions and the goal is to expand to retail users. He's joined by Head of Partnerships Suzanne Elovic live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk

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Finance

Web3 Infrastructure Firm ChainSafe Raises $18.75M Series A

The oversubscribed funding round was led by Round13 and included participation from NGC Ventures, HashKey Capital, Sfermion and Jsquare

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Ozzy Osbourne, Dillon Francis and Soulja Boy to Perform at Decentraland’s Metaverse Music Festival

The free four-day event aims to bridge the real world and Web3 to mutually benefit fans and artists.

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