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

Axie Infinity Game Launches on Apple App Store in Key Markets

The card-based strategy game Axie Infinity: Origins will open access to Apple users across Latin America and Asia as it continues its global expansion.

(AxieInfinity.com)

Web3

Crypto Wallet Bitski Taps Hardware Wallet Ledger To Make Web3 More Secure

The browser-extension wallet is integrating support for Ledger to help users navigate decentralized applications while keeping their assets safe.

(Bitski)

Web3

Red Beard Ventures Closes $25M Funding Round With Animoca Brands, Others

The Web3 venture capital firm hopes to support early-stage DeFi and Web3 gaming projects and is also launching a tokenomics accelerator.

Drew Austin (Red Beard Ventures)

Web3

Endaoment Expands Web3 Charitable Fundraising Efforts With GlobalGiving Partnership

This partnership has tripled the number of verified charitable organizations willing to accept digital assets worldwide.

Youth-led Climate Justice by Global Fund for Children (GlobalGiving)

Web3

Web3 Education Leaders Team Up to Roll Out Beginner NFT Platform HeyMint

The platform will allow artists to mint their creative assets, enforce royalties on-chain and sell their NFTs in a process meant for Web3 beginners.

HeyMint Launchpad (HeyMint)

Technologies

Polygon Co-Founder Launches Web3 Fellowship Program

Sandeep Nailwal will invest $500,000 of his personal capital on a new cohort each year.

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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)

Vidéos

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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