Web3
Unstoppable Domains Reaches Unicorn Status After Series A
Web3 digital identity service provider Unstoppable Domains lands $1 billion valuation after a $64 million Series A round led by Pantera Capital with contributions from Polygon, CoinDCX and CoinGecko. "The Hash" panel discusses the immense opportunities in tokenizing domain names and an outlook into the startup's future.
Report: 'Cryptojacking' in Financial Sector Has Risen 269% This Year
The number of "cryptojacking" cases across the financial sector has risen by 269% in the first half of 2022, according to a report by cybersecurity firm SonicWall. Halborn co-founder Steven Walbroehl shares insights into what cryptojacking is, how it works and how users can protect themselves. Plus, Walbroehl's take on Web3 music streaming platform Audius Web3 suffering a $6 million hack, and meme coin Teddy Doge's (TEDDY) "soft" rugpull.
Alchemy CEO on $25M Developer Grants Initiative for Web3 Projects
Alchemy is launching a $25M developer grant program to fund Web3 projects. Alchemy co-founder and CEO Nikil Viswanathan shares insights into the blockchain development community and the importance of developer funds in Web3.
Vayner3 President on Future of NFT, Web3 Space
Vayner3 President Avery Akkineni shares her outlook on NFTs and Web3 amid the recent market downturn, along with the role of digital collectibles in consumer products. "The bigger and broader opportunity in Web3 for enterprises and intellectual property owners continues to be massive," Akkineni said. She added, "this is the time to build."
Polygon Joins Disney’s Accelerator Program to Develop AR, NFT and AI Experiences
Ethereum scaling tool Polygon is continuing to expand its Web3 infrastructure through its participation in Disney’s 2022 Accelerator program, designed to spur the growth of innovative companies around the world. "The Hash" squad discusses Polygon's latest moves and the potential outcomes.
Mila Kunis-Linked Web3 Studio Toonstar Partners With Hot Topic to Market Entertainment NFTs
Toonstar is partnering with Hot Topic to target the intersection of entertainment and NFTs through retail. Toonstar founder & CEO John Attanasio discusses the announcement and how it could be an opportunity to take the Web3 space into the mainstream.
Musicians and a Living Wage
Ed Balloon, Web3 artist, musician and community leader joins Allships artist Ollie Chanin, Monstercat CEO & co-founder Mike Darlington and ZORA Head of Community Latasha Alcindor at Consensus 2022 to discuss the existing label system where artists are struggling to make a living wage and how Web3 can make a change.
Solana Founder & CEO on Building Web3 Mobile Phone
Solana Labs has unveiled Saga, a flagship Android smartphone focused on Web3 releasing in 2023. Solana Labs co-founder & CEO Anatoly Yakovenko shares his insights, highlighting the phone's privacy features and Solana's competitive advantages over other protocols. "This is the right thing to do at the right time," Yakovenko said.
