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

Soulja Boy Has Reportedly Been Cranking Out Promotions for Scam NFT Projects

Research done by internet sleuth ZachXBT indicates that the "Crank That" rapper has promoted dozens of NFT projects on social media, some of which turned out to be rug pulls.

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Web3

Trump Drops Second Series of Digital Trading Card Collection

Earlier this month, the floor price on the original Trump NFT collection jumped after the news of his indictment, but the new Series 2 release has sent the first collection’s price downward.

Trump Digital Trading Card Series 2 NFT (OpenSea)

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Metaverse-Focused Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May

A new version of the native tokens of metaverse-focused Gala Games will be airdropped to users on May 15, developers said in a blog post on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the larger implications for Web3 gaming and digital ownership.

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Web3

Developers Stay Resilient Through Harsh Crypto Winter, Report Says

According to Alchemy’s Q1 2023 "Developer Report," Ethereum SDK installations reached an average of 1.9 million installs per week, a 47% year-over-year increase.

(Monicore/Pixabay)

Opinion

A Technologist’s Approach to Explaining What Crypto Fixes

Co:Create co-founder Ankush Agarwal presents a user-centric guide to development, balancing Web3 technology’s potential with the needs of customers.

Cover art for Neal Stephenson's 1992 science fiction novel "Snow Crash." (Sotheby's)

Markets

Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May

The new tokens are part of an upgrade to Gala's network.

Video game controller (Jose Gil/Unsplash)

Web3

Smurf Happens: Beloved Blue Characters Enter Web3

The small, blue beings that originated as a comic and became internationally known as cartoon and movie stars are entering the NFT arena.

(The Smurf Society)

Web3

Nike Is Releasing Its First Digital Sneaker Collection on .Swoosh

The virtual sneaker, called Our Force 1, is a play on the brand's iconic Air Force 1 design.

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Web3

NFT.NYC Was Calm, but Side Events Stirred Drama

While the annual conference saw fewer attendees in a chilly NFT winter, the real “magic” – and drama – of the Web3 gathering happened outside the main convention.

The view from the Rainbow Room at NFT Now's NFT100 Gala (Cam Thompson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Lamina1 CEO on Mainstream Adoption of the Metaverse

Lamina1 is a layer one blockchain ecosystem that’s set on providing the infrastructure for Web3 developers to build the “Open Metaverse.” During CoinDesk's "Projects To Watch" week, Lamina1 CEO Rebecca Barkin discusses mainstream adoption of the metaverse, noting it will rely on a "cultural movement."

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