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.


Opinion

Wondering What Web3 Means? Listen to Ethereum's First Marketer

In this chapter excerpted from her first published book "Web3 Marketing," ConsenSys-alum Amanda Cassatt explores how the ideas driving crypto development are put out into the world.

(Amanda Cassatt/Serotonin)

Web3

Polygon's Mission ‘Has Always Been Mass Adoption of Web3,’ Co-Founder Says

That can only happen with mainstream companies, Sandeep Nailwal said.

(MicroStockHub)

Consensus Magazine

Cassandra Rosenthal: Web3 and AI Is the Next Chapter in Storytelling

In a CoinDesk interview, Cassandra Rosenthal, co-CEO of Web3 entertainment firm Kaleidoco, shares how artificial intelligence is redefining the future of Web3 storytelling.

(Ian Saurez/CoinDesk)

Videos

Polygon ZkEVM Mainnet Beta Goes Live; Ethereum’s Buterin Sends First Transaction

Ethereum scaling platform Polygon released its zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) beta to the public, and Ethereum blockchain's co-founder Vitalik Buterin was granted the privilege of initiating the first transaction. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal discusses the zkEVM technology and how the company is pushing for mainstream adoption of Web3 with recent partnerships.

Recent Videos

Web3

Over 7,000 Players Successfully Converged in Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse 'Second Trip'

Thousands of NFT holders joined the gamified experience last weekend, showing glimpses of what’s to come from the virtual world launching later this year.

(Yuga Labs)

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How Will NFTs Be Taxed? Understanding the IRS' New Proposed Guidelines

Tax experts weigh in on how the IRS will decide if NFTs are collectibles.

The Internal Revenue Service has shared the form that U.S. taxpayers will be using soon to report their crypto gains. (Shutterstock)

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)

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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)