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.


Opinion

Is the Metaverse a 'Global Panopticon'?

In an excerpt from her new book "Beyond Data," lawyer Elizabeth M. Renieris argues emerging extended-reality technologies erode individual and societal privacy rights.

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Videos

NFTs go High Fashion: Gucci Partners With Christie's on New Collection

256-year old auction house Christie’s is teaming up with luxury fashion brand Gucci to release a digital art non-fungible token (NFT) collection. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest move bringing together the worlds of fashion and Web3.

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Web3

Google Plays Nice With NFTs, Starbucks Puts Ex-MLB Star’s NFT Project on Deck

Google is allowing NFTs in games in its play store, while Starbucks recruits Micah Johnson’s Aku character for its next at-bat with NFTs.

Google play on a laptop (Getty Images)

Web3

Co:Create Releases Web3 Loyalty App on Shopify

The app allows over 4 million Shopify businesses to implement blockchain-based loyalty and rewards programs from their storefront.

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Web3

Hip-Hop Collab Teams PUMA, Roc Nation and Legitimate for Sneaker Release

The three models of sneakers celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and each one has an NFC chip owners can scan to access exclusive music content.

"Evolution of the Mixtape" Sneaker (Legitimate)

Web3

Auction House of Gucci: Christie’s Teams Up With Luxury Brand on NFT Collection

The “Future Frequencies: Explorations in Generative Art and Fashion” collection derives inspiration from Gucci designs and features works from artists including Claire Silver and Emily Xie.

Artwork by Emily Xie (Christie's)

Opinion

The Death of a Discord Server

Large parts of the crypto ecoystem are ditching the popular social media platform in favor of Web3-native communications tools.

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Web3

Web3 VC Shima Capital Didn’t Slow Strategy for Crypto Winter

The investor in early-stage crypto companies has remained one of the most active investors in the space despite a bear market and the collapses of FTX and three banks.

Shima Capital founder and managing partner Yida Gao (Shima Capital)

Finance

Binance Labs Invests $15M in Web3 Gaming Startup Xterio

The capital will help Xterio add more games and artificial intelligence integrations to its platform.

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Videos

This Digital Toy Company Is Integrating Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot Into NFTs

OnChain Studios, the Web3 collective behind non-fungible token (NFT) company Cryptoys is planning to integrate a kid-friendly artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot into its character-based digital collectibles. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for the AI software and the future of kids interacting with digital toys.

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