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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NEAR Foundation Launches $100M VC Fund for Web3 Innovation

The NEAR Foundation is introducing a $100 million venture capital fund and venture lab in partnership with Caerus Ventures to catalyze innovation in Web3 with a focus on sport, music, film, fashion and art. "The Hash" panel shares their thoughts on navigating the world of Web3 among many "trend-following" projects.

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Blockchain Supporter NEAR Unveils $100M VC Fund Targeting Web3 Culture and Entertainment

The NEAR Foundation is collaborating with Caerus Ventures in the initiative, which will make seed round investments.

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Quentin Tarantino Reaches Settlement With Miramax in ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFT Lawsuit

The director’s copyright infringement saga is finally being put to rest.

Director Quentin Tarantino settles a lawsuit with Miramax over NFTs. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Finance

Crypto Startup Slide Raises $12.3M to Connect New Users to Web3 Apps

Polychain Capital and Framework Ventures led the funding round.

Slide CEO Teymour Farman-Farmaian (right) and Chief Technology Officer Sam Hatem (Slide)

Finance

Chicago Bulls to Release NFT Artwork Reimagining Its Iconic Logo

The collection invited NFT artists and designers like Bobby Hundreds, Deadfellaz and Ghxsts to redesign an NBA logo that hasn't changed since 1966.

Art by Varvara Alay

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The Degens' Sports Club

It's like a sportier version of Wall Street Bets, plus bar and NFTs. And it's showing how to build a vibrant community in Web3, says Jeff Wilser.

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Golden State Warriors’ Co-Owner to Start Fantasy Sports-Style NFT Game

The entrepreneur Nick Swinmurn’s foray into NFTs includes Gremlin-style collectibles that let owners predict outcomes in all the major sports leagues.

Hellebore Siber NFTs (Hellebore)

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NFT Software Company Dust Labs Raises $7M During y00ts Release

The announcement came during the high-profile and long-anticipated minting that’s taken the Solana NFT community by storm.

A DeGods owner shows off his NFT. (Archie)

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‘Blocker Bug’ Delays Highly Anticipated Y00ts NFT Mint

Whitelisted accounts for the Solana-based project will have to wait another day before getting their hands on the buzzy NFT collection.

y00ts is running one day late. (y00ts, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Future of Nigeria’s Booming Crypto Scene

Nigeria showed more interest in crypto than any other country since the markets began to decline in April, according to a study by price tracker CoinGecko. WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses her outlook on the state of crypto in Nigeria.

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