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.


Finanza

Metaverse-Focused Blockchain Lamina1 Promotes Rebecca Barkin to CEO

The former Magic Leap executive will now oversee all business operations for Lamina1 and ensure the execution of the company’s product roadmap,

Rebecca Barkin (lamina1.com)

Web3

Pedigree Unleashes Virtual Fostering in Decentraland to Find Real Dogs Homes

Pedigree’s FOSTERVERSE aims to raise funds for animal shelters and encourage people to give the pets a home in real life.

Pedigree FOSTERVERSE (Pedigree)

Web3

Kevin Rose's NFT Wallet With 40 High-Value Collectibles Hacked

The Proof CEO was the victim of a phishing scam that drained millions of dollars worth of rare tokens, according to one estimate.

Chromie Squiggles (Art Blocks)

Video

Web 2, Meet Web3

Kelly DiGregorio (Polygon), Marc Mathieu (Salesforce), Maya Draisin (TIME) and Joe O'Rourke (Forum3) join CoinDesk anchor Christine Lee at CES 2023 in Las Vegas to discuss what they’ve learned from experiments with the metaverse and NFTs, and what mass adoption would take as we cruise toward the Web3 world.

CoinDesk at CES 2023

Video

Beyond the NFT Bubble: Web3’s True Value to Creators

Deadfellaz CEO & Co-Founder Betty, OpenSea VP of Product Shiva Rajaraman, United Talent Agency Head of Web3 Lesley Silverman and Fireblocks Senior Director of Business Development and Web3 Sergio Silva join CoinDesk Web3 Reporter Cam Thompson live from Las Vegas at CES 2023 to discuss how well NFTs have lived up to the empowerment hype and what they need to deliver.

CoinDesk at CES 2023

Video

How to Keep Control of Your Crypto

Live from Las Vegas at CES 2023, CoinDesk Web3 & Learn Managing Editor Toby Bochan takes a look at crypto wallets and other self-custody tech designed to make users masters over their digital money so they don’t have to trust exchanges. Speakers include: Block Bitcoin Wallet Lead Max Guise, Casa CEO Nick Neuman, Coinbase Director of Engineering Chintan Turakhia and Bitski Head of Product Jasmine Xu.

Recent Videos

Web3

Founders of Gemini-Owned NFT Marketplace Nifty Exchange Are Leaving the Company

The move comes amid wider problems and recent layoffs at Gemini.

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Video

QuickNode Raises $60M in Series B at $800M Valuation

QuickNode, a development platform that helps Web3 builders create apps, has closed a $60 million Series B funding round at an $800 million valuation to become the "AWS of blockchain." QuickNode co-founder and CEO Alex Nabutovsky discusses raising funds in a crypto winter and the differences in working with Web2 and Web 3 companies in their customer base.

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Web3

Doodles Releases Eagerly Awaited New NFT Project Doodles 2 on Flow

The latest NFT experience from the Doodles team allows holders to personalize their Doodles characters on-chain.

NFT collection Doodles on NFT marketplace OpenSea (modified by CoinDesk)

Tecnologie

Web3 Developer Platform Alchemy Releases Transaction Simulation Product

The simulation will help reduce the chances of transactions becoming susceptible to scams.

Alchemy CEO Nikil Viswanathan (Pantera Summit 2019)