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

Azuki Unveils New ‘Elementals’ Collection, Expanding Its NFT Ecosystem

A portion of the yet-to-be-revealed 20,000-edition NFT collection was airdropped to holders on Friday.

Azuki Elementals. (Chiru Labs/modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

Influencer Formerly Associated with Azuki Postpones NFT Drop After Plagiarism Accusations

Pseudonymous NFT researcher and artist Elena admitted to tracing other pixel art to pad out her upcoming collection Atomic Ordinals.

Atomic Ordinals (Magic Eden)

Web3

Soccer Franchise FC Barcelona Scores World of Women for Upcoming NFT Release

Empowerment, the second NFT in the football club’s ten-piece Masterpiece collection, is a one-of-one created in collaboration with World of Women that pays tribute to Spanish player Alexia Putellas.

UEFA Women's Champions League final match between FC Barcelona and VFL Wolfsburg on June 03, 2023 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Web3

How Gaming, Loyalty and Entertainment Are Adapting to the Rise of NFTs and Web3

The gaming, entertainment and loyalty industries are poised for big changes, thanks to Web3 tech such as NFTs and DAOs. We talk to the experts on how. Plus, Nike and Puma announced new digital partnerships that show Web3 is still kicking.

"Airphoria" (Nike/Epic Games)

Web3

Home Improvement Giant Lowe's Is Selling an Mfers Meme NFT Garden Flag

An NFT project that has grown its community and reached meme status has made its way onto a major retailer's website.

Evergreen Siezenals flag at Lowe's featuring Mfers NFT. (0xsthompson/Twitter)

Web3

NFL Rivals Scores 1M Downloads for NFT-Based Mobile Game

The game hit the milestone in under two months since its release in the Google Play and Apple Stores.

Touchdown in NFL Rivals game

Web3

It’s Game On for Web3: How Gaming Will Onboard a Billion People

As we look to onboard new users into Web3, experts argue that gaming is the ideal vehicle for adoption “because there are so many gamers in the world who are already used to trading digital items and buying digital things.”

Gamers celebrating success (Getty Images)

Web3

Engaging the Masses: How Entertainment is Taking Web3 Mainstream

From creating rich NFT ecosystems to integrating crypto payments into existing models, entertainment giants, talent agencies and creative networks continue to find new ways to organically weave in Web3.

(John Eder/Getty Images)

Web3

Loyalty, Memberships and Ticketing: How NFTs Will Bring About Mass Adoption

The conversation around NFTs has shifted from speculation to utility. Now, major players have opted to use NFTs to power loyalty, membership and ticketing services, signaling positive signs for mass adoption.

NFT art in Times Square  (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Finance

Animoca Brands' Anichess Secures $1.5M for Decentralized Chess Game

The game, launching in early 2024, was made in partnership with Chess.com.

Matrxiport prefers systematic call overwriting strategy for 2023 (PIRO4D/Pixabay)