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.


Videos

Argentinian Airline Integrates Web3 by Issuing Tickets as NFTs

Argentinian low-cost airline Flybondi is integrating Web3 into its ticketing process by issuing e-tickets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). "The Hash" panel discusses the convenience of an NFT ticketing process and the outlook on Web3 adoption around the globe.

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Web3

It’s a Small (Virtual) World After All

Disney reportedly lays off its metaverse team, and the U.K. Treasury cancels its NFT plans, but on the bright side, NFTs for tickets are having a moment.

(Pixabay)

Consensus Magazine

‘Rug Radio’ Founder Farokh Talks Fame, Fortune and Decentralization

In an interview ahead of Consensus the mononymed podcaster discusses how he built the foundation to collaboratively build a Web3 media empire.

(Farokh Sarmad, modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

MetaBirkins Artist Mason Rothschild's Latest NFT Project Is 'Subject to Change'

The non-fungible token artist spoke to CoinDesk about his "disruptive" creative agency Gasoline and its newest project.

(This Artwork Is Subject to Change/Manifold.xyz)

Web3

Argentinian Airline Issues Every Ticket as an NFT

Low-cost carrier Flybondi has expanded its partnership with NFT ticketing company TravelX to offer all tickets as NFTs on the Algorand blockchain.

(Flybondi)

Web3

Pace Gallery Holds First Web3 Solo Exhibit Featuring Tyler Hobbs

The New York City show, titled QQL: Analogs, features large-scale physical derivations of the generative artist’s popular NFT collection.

QQL: Analogs at Pace Gallery (Cam Thompson/CoinDesk)

Web3

Unstoppable Domains Launches AI-Generated Avatars

The Web3 domain provider is helping users enhance their digital identities through AI avatars that can be minted as NFTs on Polygon.

(Unstoppable Domains)

Tech

Axie Infinity’s Ronin Blockchain Overhauls Tech, Expands to New Game Studios a Year After $625M Hack

Ronin will transition to a delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and expand beyond Axie Infinity’s IP.

(Bing Image Creator/CoinDesk)

Web3

Andy Warhol Artworks to Be Offered as Tokenized Investments on Ethereum

Four of Warhol's famous works were "partially acquired" from well-known art collectors, and each work will be available as shares in the form of security tokens.

(Andy Warhol/Freeport)

Web3

The Metaverse Is Facing a ‘Cooldown Moment’ Amid Crypto Winter

That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, Cathy Hackl, chief metaverse officer at Journey, told "First Mover."

(Cathy Hackl, modificada por Kevin Ross/CoinDesk)