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.


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Hedera's HBAR Token Spikes as Dell Joins Hedera Governing Council

Computer manufacturer Dell has become a member of the Hedera Governing Council to develop decentralized applications to help its customers with their blockchain and Web3-related ventures. Hedera's HBAR token spiked higher on the news. "The Hash" panel discusses Dell's association with blockchain and crypto that goes back nearly a decade.

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File-Sharing Service WeTransfer Partners With Blockchain Platform Minima on Mobile NFT Solution

The layer 1 blockchain is currently in its testnet phase and plans to go live in March in 180 countries.

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Hermès vs. MetaBirkins: The NFT Case That Could Have Major Trademark and Artistic Consequences

The trial between NFT artist Mason Rothschild and French luxury house Hermès came to a close on Monday after a year-long trademark battle over an NFT project inspired by the brand's famous handbag.

MetaBirkins project home page (metabirkins.com)

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What Is an Open Edition NFT Sale?

The mechanic allows for any number of artwork editions to be minted in a given collection, making the work more accessible to the masses.

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A Second US Property Is Sold Via NFT, Roofstock Says

Digital real estate platform Roofstock sold a second property in Alabama through a non-fungible token (NFT). It was enabled by its Web3 subsidiary Roofstock onChain. "The buyer was a Web2 buyer," says Head of Web3 Initiatives Sanjay Raghavan. He explains how the transaction was settled.

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Roofstock Onchain Sells Alabama Property Via NFT

Digital real estate platform Roofstock announced last Friday that it sold a rental property in Alabama for $180,000 through a non-fungible token (NFT) enabled by its Web3 subsidiary, Roofstock onChain. Roofstock onChain Head of Web3 Initiatives Sanjay Raghavan discusses the details of the sale and the future of the real estate market.

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Takashi Murakami to Release Collection of 13 NFTs Linked to Physical Hublot Watches

Twelve of the timepieces will be made exclusively available to holders of Murakami and Hublot’s previous NFT collection.

(Takashi Murakami/Hublot)

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EBay Expands Web3 Push with New Job Postings

Leading e-commerce site eBay is hiring several Web3 roles focusing on KnownOrigin, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace the company acquired in June. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move potentially bringing Web3 and NFT awareness to the mainstream.

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Web3 Community NounsDAO Is Creating an NFT Comic Book Series

The comic book series will build a narrative around the Nouns NFTs, further expanding the project's intellectual property.

Nouns NFT collection (OpenSea)

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OpenSea Releases Suite of New Tools for Creator NFT Drops

The new experience allows select creators to include multi-stage minting phases, allowlist support and personalized landing pages for their NFT releases.

OpenSea is preparing for the possibility of an extended crypto downturn. (OpenSea/CoinDesk, modified PhotoMosh and BeFunky)