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.

Videos

Crypto Community Remains ‘Hyper Positive’ Despite Market Downturn: Laguna Labs Founder

Laguna Labs founder Stefan Rust joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the state of crypto and Web3 development amid the recent market turbulence. The community that is building in the DeFi world is "hyper positive," Rust said.

Aug 30, 2022

Finance

Polkadot Parachain Moonbeam Integrates Cross-Chain Messaging Protocol LayerZero

Developing Web3 interoperability via cross-chain messaging has become a growing trend.

By Cam ThompsonAug 29, 2022

PureStake is building the Moonbeam network for release later this year.

Opinion

Why It Can Feel Good to Be Bad in the Metaverse

Virtual reality is fun. It’s a release. But when does it become a little too real? This article is part of CoinDesk's "Sin Week."

By Steven NaAug 29, 2022

With the rise of immersive gaming and metaversal experiences, people now have even more ways to explore every aspect of their personality and interests, including their dark side. (Ayko Neil Kehl/Unsplash)

Tech

Web3 Domain Name Service Could Lose Its Web Address Because Programmer Who Can Renew It Sits in Jail

Eth.link expired on July 26 and will be up for grabs on Sept. 5, according to GoDaddy.

By Elizabeth Napolitano, Margaux NijkerkAug 26, 2022

GoDaddy pulled the plug on eth.link on July 26 (qimono/Pixabay)

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Aug. 26, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineAug 26, 2022

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Finance

Alchemy Acquires Web3 Educational Platform ChainShot to Onboard Developers

The Web3 developer backend has been steadily growing its educational resources over the past several months.

By Cam ThompsonAug 25, 2022

Nikil Viswanathan, CEO de Alchemy. (Danny Nelson)

Finance

Polygon Founder’s Crypto VC Firm Raises $50M Fund

Symbolic Capital plans to back early-stage Web3 projects

By Brandy BetzAug 25, 2022

Sandeep Naliwal, co-founder Polygon (Polygon)

Finance

Crypto Developer Platform Thirdweb Gets Katie Haun's Backing at $160M Valuation

Other investors in the $24 million Series A round included Coinbase Ventures and Shopify.

By Brandy BetzAug 25, 2022

Venture capitalist Katie Haun appears on stage at the 2022 FTX/SALT Crypto Bahamas conference. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

CryptoPunks Briefly Flip Bored Apes as NFT Prices Continue to Crater

The collection of pixelated face profile pictures took over the top spot of NFT floor prices for the first time since December as both collections continue to plunge in value.

By Eli TanAug 22, 2022

Bored Ape owners might need a drink. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

How Investing in Web3 Can Spark Innovation

Afropolitan is on a mission to be the world’s first internet country bolstering economic activity within the Black community.

Aug 19, 2022