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

Wassies NFT Prices Surge as Crypto Twitter Lore-Themed Hotel Opens in Singapore

A room at the Wassie-themed hotel goes for $129 a night as of Monday.

Wassie toys sitting by the pool. (Wassies)

Finance

Franklin Templeton Sees Web3 Driving Next Wave of Tech Innovations

In a new report, the asset management giant outlines tech-driven megatrends – decentralization among them – that are shaping society.

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson (Franklin Templeton)

Web3

Amazon's NFT Plans Teased in a Receipt Mailed Friday Afternoon

In an email to CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De, Amazon appeared to confirm that digital tokens, an NFT gallery and resale opportunities are coming to the site.

Sede regional de Amazon en Sunnyvale, California. (Colección Smith/Gado/Getty Images)

Web3

Magic Eden Forms Web3 Games Collective With Leading Publishers, Communities

The NFT marketplace has teamed up with Yield Guild Games, Game7 and Fenix Games to bring Web3 games mainstream.

(Oatawa/Getty Images)

Web3

Do You Believe in (Bitcoin) Magic?

This week Magic Eden embraced Bitcoin NFTs, plus Sony signaled big Web3 plans with a patent.

(Magic Eden)

Learn

What Is Decentralized Identity?

Decentralized identity aims to empower Web3 users to have control over their digital personas and keep their data secure.

(John Lamb/Getty Images)

Web3

Metaverse NFT Trading Volume Hit New All-Time High, DappRadar Says

Virtual land trading spiked this past quarter with 147,000 trades generating $311 million in trading volume, according to a new report.

The Otherside (Yuga Labs)

Markets

Floor Prices for Donald Trump NFTs Surge on News of Possible Indictment

Meanwhile, the Polymarket prediction contracts relating to the former U.S. president's indictment have become some of the most actively traded on the platform.

Donald Trump Trading Card NFTs (OpenSea)

Consensus Magazine

Straith Schreder: The Future of Content Is Collaborative

In a CoinDesk interview, the executive creative director at Palm NFT Studio shares why participatory artwork might actually work for your Web3 brand.

(Ian Saurez/CoinDesk)

Web3

Unstoppable Domains to Roll Out Web3 Messaging Service on Polygon

The domain provider will allow users to send encrypted messages to one another, helping Web3 projects foster community.

Unstoppable Messaging mockup (Unstoppable Domains)