Web3
Starbucks Unveils Web3-Powered Rewards Program Beta for Select Members
Starbucks has officially launched the beta testing of “Starbucks Odyssey,” a rewards program powered by Web3 technology. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for mainstream adoption of crypto and the growing NFT market.
ImmutableX NFTs Now Available on Nifty Gateway
NFTs from Web3 games powered by Ethereum scaling product ImmutableX are now available on Gemini-owned NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the blockchain gaming industry.
Vayner3 President on Connecting Traditional Brands with Web3
Vayner3, the Web3 arm of Gary Vaynerchuk's VaynerMedia, is onboarding mainstream companies like KFC and Crocs into the world of Web3. Vayner3 president Avery Akkineni, who also made CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022 list, joins "The Hash" to discuss the corporate appetite for Web3 and how the space could evolve in the wake of the recent crypto contagion.
Molly White on Why Crypto Critics Matter
In the year of crypto winter, the critics have been proven right more often than wrong. Molly White, creator of "Web3 is Going Just Great," and a winner of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022, discusses the importance of crypto skeptics and the latest revelations about the industry.
Scottie Pippen on NFT Sneaker Collection Launch: 'We're the Trailblazers'
NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen joins "First Mover" to discuss his crypto journey and partnering with Web3 firm Orange Comet in launching a limited NFT sneaker collection inspired by his basketball career. "We're bringing something different... we're the trailblazers," Pippen said. Plus, Orange Comet CEO Dave Broome discusses the future of the NFT industry in the wake of FTX's collapse.
Aave's Lens Protocol Buys NFT Mobile Game Sonar
Lens Protocol, the blockchain-based social media project from decentralized finance (DeFi) lender Aave, has acquired Sonar, a mobile app whose users pilot NFT-linked avatars through digital worlds. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of Web3 social and why "now is the moment."
CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022 Reflects 'Huge Passion' and 'Loss of Faith' In Crypto
CoinDesk released its 11th annual definitive list of the biggest change makers in crypto and Web3 – Most Influential 2022. Head of Magazine Ben Schiller discusses the "mixed bag" of influential figures, reflecting the ups and downs of this year.
Most Influential 2022: The People Who Defined the Year in Crypto
CoinDesk unveiled its 2022 Most Influential list, the definitive list of the biggest change makers in crypto, blockchain and Web3 this year. CoinDesk Head of Magazine Ben Schiller discusses the rankings and partnerships with artists to immortalize on-chain a number of winners. Plus, insights into the launch of "Consensus Magazine" and how viewers can claim DESK tokens.
What to Expect From CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022 List
CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022, a list of the biggest changemakers in crypto, blockchain and Web3, is out Monday. CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin shares a preview.
