Web3
Animoca Brands Raises $20M to Advance its Metaverse Project Mocaverse
Metaverse and gaming venture capital firm Animoca Brands has raised $20 million from a group of other prominent Web3 investors for its Mocaverse project. "First Mover" host Jennifer Sanasie and The Tie director of content Lawrence Lewitinn discuss the state of metaverse and blockchain gaming, as crypto winter drags on.
Artist Reflects on Journey From the Traditional Art World to NFTs
NFT artist Bobby Lee joins "The Hash" to share his journey that led him from the traditional art world to the Web3 space. He weighs in on the state of the non-fungible token marketplace and how digital creators are adapting to the ever-changing art industry.
FTX Saga Satirized by Web3 Studio in Interactive Series Called 'FORTUN3'
Verified Labs co-founder Jon Heder, who is also known for the smash hit comedy “Napoleon Dynamite,” joins Verified Labs CEO Justin Trevor Winters on "The Hash" to discuss the upcoming animated comedy about the FTX debacle called "FORTUN3," debuting this fall. Plus, the two discuss their plans to bridge the gap between entertainment and Web3.
NFT Platform Recur to Wind Down Due to 'Unforeseen Challenges' in Business Landscape
NFT startup Recur announced plans to shut down its Web3 platform due to "unforeseen challenges and shifts in the business landscape," according to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). This comes after Recur had a $50 million Series A funding round back in 2021. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of NFT markets as the crypto winter drags on.
Billionaire Investor Mark Cuban Says OpenSea Making NFT Creator Fees Optional Is a 'Huge Mistake'
NFT marketplace OpenSea plans to "sunset the OpenSea operator filter" and "move to optional creator fees on all secondary sales for new collections," according to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). Billionaire investor Mark Cuban called the move a "huge mistake" as an OpenSea investor. "The Hash" panel shares their reactions and what this could mean for Web3 creators.
Calaxy Co-Founders on Empowering Creators, Future of Web3 in Sports
Calaxy is aiming to disrupt the way fans interact with athletes, content creators and celebrities. Calaxy co-founders Solo Ceesay and Spencer Dinwiddie join "The Hash" to discuss the launch of the app after 3 years of building and how the platform aims to improve monetization for artists and creators. Plus, insights on Dinwiddie's journey of tokenizing his NBA contract and his outlook on the intersection between Web3 and sports.
Web3 Developer Activity Jumps in Q2, Suggesting Long-Term Ecosystem Growth: Alchemy
A new report finds that Web3 developer activity is still on the rise in the second quarter, despite NFT and DeFi trading volume slipping from all-time highs. Alchemy Product Manager Will Hennessy discusses the key takeaways from the findings and the revelations on long-term development of the ecosystem.
Could Twitter's 'X' Revamp Signal Shift to Rise of Social Dapps?
DappRadar has published a new report focused on the impact of social dapps, or decentralized applications, in the Web3 ecosystem. This comes as social media giant Twitter recently rebranded to "X." DappRadar Head of Research Pedro Herrera discusses the key takeaways from the report and the outlook for the growth of the social dapp industry.
Safary Co-Founder on Web3 Growth Landscape
Safary Club is out with a recent report exploring the state of Web3 growth startups. The data reveals more than $600 million has been raised across 71 companies. Safary co-founder Justin Vogel discusses the key takeaways, along with his outlook on whether Web3 is getting its marketing right.
