Web3
NEAR Foundation Launches $100M VC Fund for Web3 Innovation
The NEAR Foundation is introducing a $100 million venture capital fund and venture lab in partnership with Caerus Ventures to catalyze innovation in Web3 with a focus on sport, music, film, fashion and art. "The Hash" panel shares their thoughts on navigating the world of Web3 among many "trend-following" projects.
Future of Nigeria’s Booming Crypto Scene
Nigeria showed more interest in crypto than any other country since the markets began to decline in April, according to a study by price tracker CoinGecko. WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses her outlook on the state of crypto in Nigeria.
Nigerians Flock to Crypto as the Naira Weakens
Some Nigerians are turning to bitcoin (BTC) to hedge against the naira's drop in value amid a collapsing economy. Paxful Deputy General Counsel Jude Ogene and Africa Blockchain Institute Head of Research Oluwaseun Adepoju discuss the role of crypto as a potential tool for financial freedom. Plus, WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses the impact of Web3 and DeFi in Nigeria.
Crypto Community Remains ‘Hyper Positive’ Despite Market Downturn: Laguna Labs Founder
Laguna Labs founder Stefan Rust joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the state of crypto and Web3 development amid the recent market turbulence. The community that is building in the DeFi world is "hyper positive," Rust said.
How Investing in Web3 Can Spark Innovation
Afropolitan is on a mission to be the world’s first internet country bolstering economic activity within the Black community.
Crypto Investment Firm CoinFund Launches $300M Venture Fund For Web3 Development
CoinFund, a crypto-specific investment firm, inaugurated a $300 million venture capital fund to back early-stage blockchain projects including layer 1 blockchains, Web3 infrastructure, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gaming, and asset management. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest sign of investor confidence amid a sour mood in the markets.
The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of Pseudonymity
What if the shift toward pseudonymity in Web3 marks not a new dawn, but rather a return to a more traditional mode of being, not just in digital spaces but in the physical world as well?
Web3 Vacation Platform Dtravel Completes First Smart-Contract Rental Booking
Web3 vacation and short-term rental platform Dtravel has completed its first successful smart-contract booking. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for decentralized home sharing and the travel industry at large.
