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

Jack Butcher Expands Checks NFTs Ecosystem With Physical Print-Backed 'Elements' Collection

The artists' new NFT collection, featuring the signature Checks grid, explores the four classical elements of earth, fire, water and air.

Checks Elements (Visualize Value)

Web3

Paradigm-Backed NFT Ownership Platform Tessera is Shutting Down

Co-founder Andy Chorlian tweeted that the decision was made after "carefully analyzing possible market scenarios, our company structure and our financial situation."

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Web3

Musk’s Milady Meme, Opening Up Ordinals

Miladys NFTs saw a brief pump after Elon Musk tweeted about them and Binance is making it easier for people to buy Bitcoin NFTs.

Milady NFT (Screenshot via Twitter, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Chia Network CEO on Web3 Gaming Industry

Chia Network CEO and President Gene Hoffman joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of Web3 gaming and the current landscape for how the traditional gaming industry views Web3 technology. Plus, the latest on the blockchain and smart-contract platform's registration to the SEC for a proposed initial public offering (IPO).

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Finance

Smart-Contract Registry Cookbook Raises $2M to Create Web3 Developer Support Tools

The company will use the money to educate Web3 developers and supply them with tools to streamline their work. 

(NatalyaBurova/Getty images)

Web3

Crypto Custodian Aegis Is Offering Free Services to Women-Led Companies

The company, which is U.S.-qualified through its entity Aegis Trust, aims to help boost gender parity in crypto through the initiative.

(Andrei Akushevich/Getty Images)

Web3

From FOMO to JOMO: Web3 Mental Health Collective Peace Inside Live Launches NFT Collection

The collection, which encourages holders to practice the “Joy of Missing Out,” will donate primary sale profits across five mental health organizations in honor of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

The JOMO Effect (peaceinside.live)

Web3

Web3 Represents a Strong Alternative to Today’s Internet

It’s a strong alternative to the current centralized internet, and there are associated crypto tokens worth examining.

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Web3

Binance’s NFT Marketplace Adds Support for Bitcoin NFTs

The leading cryptocurrency exchange will allow NFT collectors to purchase tokens on the Bitcoin network directly through their Binance accounts – bypassing the need to create a separate wallet for inscriptions.

(Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Web3

NFT Lending Platform Blend Sparks Concerns Over Ecosystem Liquidity

Blend, the name of NFT marketplace Blur’s new lending platform, allows traders to lease NFTs to bolster liquidity. However, concerns have been raised about its impact on broader NFT markets.

Blend (Blur.io)