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

Sony Teams Up With Astar Network for Web3 Incubation Program

Sony Network Communications hopes the program will explore "how blockchain technology can solve various problems in their industry."

(David Becker/Getty Images)

Web3

Art Blocks and NFT Gallery Bright Moments Team Up to Bring Generative Art IRL

The two companies are partnering to create NFTs with in-person experiences for collectors, beginning with a collection from generative artist Mpkoz.

Metropolis (mpkoz)

Finance

Access Protocol’s ACS Token Rallies After Web3 Paywall’s Public Airdrop

The early airdrops accounted for just 2% of the token’s initial allocation, according to a version of the pitch deck viewed by CoinDesk.

Mika Honkasalo, founder of Access Protocol (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Web3 Firm Unstoppable Domains and Crypto Browser Opera Expand Digital Identity Offerings

The domain name provider is now offering access to Polygon-based digital identities on Opera’s crypto web browser.

(Unstoppable Domains)

Web3

Tencent Teams Up With MultiversX to Expand Web3 Strategy

The Chinese technology company behind the popular messaging app WeChat will utilize the MultiversX network infrastructure to build new products in the Web3 and metaverse spaces.

(Chris Yunker/Flickr)

Finance

Web3 Messaging Platform Salsa Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Round

The mobile app is now available in beta and has a partnership with a Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP).

Salsa co-founders CEO Helena Gagern (left) and CTO Grace Wang (Salsa)

Finance

Web3 Communication Stack Sending Labs Raises $12.5M

The startup creates technology to make decentralized communication easier for developers and users.

Sending Labs team (Sending Labs)

Web3

GQ Magazine to Launch Its First NFT Collection Linked to Real-World Rewards

Holders of the inaugural GQ3 collection will have access to a magazine subscription, merchandise and live events.

(Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Web3

'The Masked Singer' Launches Token-Gated Fan Experience

Now in its ninth season, fans of the reality singing competition can sign up for a free "Loyalty Pass" and purchase art NFTs.

Costume from "The Masked Singer" Season 5 (Joshua Sammer/Getty Images)

Web3

Blur Escalates Royalty Battle With OpenSea, Recommends Blocking Platform

The zero-fee marketplace published a blog post on Wednesday explaining how creators can earn full royalties on its platform, suggesting they block sales on competitor OpenSea.

(Blur.io)