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.

Finance

Epic Games Alum Mike Seavers Will Join Web3 Giant Yuga Labs as CTO

Mike Seavers will join the home of Bored Ape Yacht Club on May 22.

By Brandy BetzApr 28, 2023

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'Space Junk' Actors on Working on a Web3 Cartoon

At the world premiere of "Space Junk" at Consensus 2023, stars Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite," "Blades of Glory") and Tony Cavalero chat with CoinDesk's Doreen Wang about their experiences working on a Web3 cartoon. "Space Junk" is Toonstar's community-driven animated series created by Dom Russo ("Workaholics"). Plus, they share their crypto genesis stories.

Apr 27, 2023

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New York State Legislator on Federal and State Regulation

New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adreienne Harris, at Consensus 2023, weighs in on federal and state regulation systems.

Apr 27, 2023

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Robinhood Markets GM Discusses the Platform's New Feature to Fund Web3 Wallets

Robinhood Markets General Manager Johann Kerbrat, at Consensus 2023, breaks down "Robinhood Connect," a new feature allowing users to fund their Web3 wallets without needing to leave a decentralized app (dapp) or be in their crypto accounts.

Apr 27, 2023

Web3

Leaders in Decentralized Identity Slam Soulbound Tokens

On a panel discussing how to protect your identity, “our most precious asset,” the consensus was that SBTs were absolutely the wrong path.

By George KaloudisApr 27, 2023

Left to right: Evin McMullen, Tyrone Lobban, Daniel Buchner and moderator Marc Hochstein (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Finance

William Shatner Warps Into Web3 With ‘Infinite Connections’ NFT Release

"Star Trek" actor William Shatner is the latest celebrity to drop an NFT collection, but this one has a science twist.

By Pete PachalApr 27, 2023

William Shatner (center) at Consensus 2023 (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Videos

Google Cloud Exec Discusses Polygon Partnership

Director of Google Cloud Web3 James Tromans, discusses at Consensus 2023 a new strategic partnership with Polygon, and efforts to "accelerate the growth" of Polygon's protocols.

Apr 27, 2023

Web3

NFT Collective Proof Is Building a 3D World for Its Moonbirds Community

The Moonbirds Monaverse on 3D world-building platform Mona will let NFT holders participate in virtual community experiences.

By Jocelyn YangApr 27, 2023

The new virtual world for the Moonbirds community (Proof and Mona)

Web3

Web3 Can Be 'the Trust Layer' to Counter Issues Raised by AI

Journey’s Cathy Hackl shares how the Web 3 ecosystem can empower AI during CoinDesk’s Consensus 2023 conference.

By Jocelyn YangApr 27, 2023

Cathy Hackl, directora del metaverso en la consultora de innovación y diseño Journey, en el escenario de la conferencia Consensus 2023 de CoinDesk llevada a cabo en Austin, Texas. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Finance

Robinhood Gives Users a New Way to Fund Their Web3 Wallets

The feature, Robinhood Connect, is already available on several decentralized apps, with more to onboard in the coming months.

By Aoyon AshrafApr 27, 2023

Johann Kerbrat (on left), GM of Robinhood Crypto (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)