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.


Web3

Coca-Cola and Friends With Benefits Headline Base’s ‘Onchain Summer’ Web3 Festival

Coinbase’s layer 2 network is celebrating its launch with Onchain Summer, a multi-week series of Web3 activations across art, gaming and music.

Onchain Summer commemorative NFT (Coinbase)

Web3

‘The Next Crypto Gem’ TV Show Aims to Be ‘The Apprentice’ for Crypto

The new reality show pits contestants against one another for a prize package estimated to be worth over $150,000.

The Next Crypto Gem judges Brian D. Evans, Layah Heilpern and George Tung

Markets

First Mover Asia: First $30K, Then $40K, but Bitcoin Needs Volatility First

The world’s largest digital asset is rangebound, but so far this year, bitcoin is beating the returns most digital asset funds are posting.

(CoinDesk Indicies)

Videos

Web3 Developer Activity Jumps in Q2, Suggesting Long-Term Ecosystem Growth: Alchemy

A new report finds that Web3 developer activity is still on the rise in the second quarter, despite NFT and DeFi trading volume slipping from all-time highs. Alchemy Product Manager Will Hennessy discusses the key takeaways from the findings and the revelations on long-term development of the ecosystem.

Recent Videos

Finance

Circle Seeks to Make Crypto Payments Easier With New 'Programmable Wallets'

The product is aimed at payments from businesses to customers.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire (left) with Michael Casey, chief content officer of CoinDesk (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Web3

NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3

This week, new reports were released that point to a major slowdown in NFT trading. Plus, Etihad Airways will soon let its community of frequent fliers stake NFTs for miles.

3D planes from the EY-ZERO1 NFT collection. (OpenSea)

Web3

Is It 2022 Again? Comedian Adam DeVine Appears in Strange Ad for Crypto Exchange Bitget

The “Workaholics” co-creator and star is the face of Bitget’s new #SetForChange campaign, which released a new “Crypto & Beach Houses” video to kick off the partnership.

Screenshot from "Crypto & Beach Houses" video (Bitget/Youtube)

Opinion

The Psychology of Failure and Its Meaning for Web3 Games

The possibility of not winning spurs gamers' participation because it gives them the opportunity to learn and improve.

(Marko Geber/Getty Images)

Web3

LinksDAO, the Online Community That Bought a Golf Course, Is Accepting New Members

The new tiers of membership offer various levels of access to the group's private Discord, network of peer-to-peer private courses and eventual entry to its Spey Bay Golf Club in Scotland.

A Long Island golf course bathed in sunlight. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Web3

Animoca Brands-Backed Game 'Wreck League' Puts Bored Apes Into the Storyline

The new game, launching in the next few weeks, will allow players to assemble giant robotic characters using collectible NFT parts.

A screenshot from the trailer for nWay and Animoca Brands' new game "Wreck League." (nWay)