Web3
Golden Arches in the Metaverse: McDonald’s Teams up With The Sandbox
McDonald’s is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Chicken McNuggets by opening "McNuggets Land" in metaverse platform The Sandbox. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to the fast food giant's interest in the world of Web3.
Closer Look at XRP, Bitcoin Performance; Web3 Funding from Venture Capital Funds Slumps
Host Angie Lau breaks down the latest crypto market movements, with a focus on XRP after Ripple's partial win in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC). Plus, the latest in Web3 developments as venture funding in the space slows down. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
StoryCo Co-Creator on Web3 Entertainment as Hollywood Strikes Continue
StoryCo co-creator J.P. Alanís joins "The Hash" panel to discuss how Web3 developments could revolutionize storytelling and creative production as a union representing over 150,000 Hollywood actors officially went on strike last week.
Web3 Studio Satirizes Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX in New Animated Comedy
Web3 studio Toonstar is set to premiere a new animated series this fall called “FORTUN3” that features the defunct crypto exchange FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" panel discusses the "crypto-bro" culture and their expectations on the debut of the comedy series.
Futureverse Founder on Combining AI and the Metaverse, $54M Raise
Futureverse, a startup formed out of 11 different firms, has raised $54 million in Series A round led by 10T Holdings, and includes participation from Ripple Labs. The startup's founder Aaron McDonald joins "First Mover" to discuss the funding round and his outlook on AI, Web3 and metaverse developments.
Web3 Funding from Venture Capital Funds Slumps in Second Quarter: Crunchbase Data
Crypto-specific investment firm CoinFund has raised $158 million to support pre-seed and seed stage investments in new startups across the Web3 sector. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. The Hash" panel discusses the outlook of institutional investor confidence in a bear market, as Web3 funding from venture capital funds has plunged 76% in the second quarter when compared to the same period a year ago, according to data from Crunchbase.
Aku Creator Micah Johnson on Starbucks Partnership, Web3 Outlook
Starbucks' Web3 loyalty program Odyssey is launching a new 'Journey' for its next digital collectible Stamp, in collaboration with NFT collection Aku. Aku creator and former MLB Player Micah Johnson shares his insights into the Starbucks partnership and what to expect from "Aku Adventure." Plus, Johnson's take on the future of Web3 in entertainment and the downturn in the NFT market.
NFTs go High Fashion: Gucci Partners With Christie's on New Collection
256-year old auction house Christie’s is teaming up with luxury fashion brand Gucci to release a digital art non-fungible token (NFT) collection. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest move bringing together the worlds of fashion and Web3.
This Digital Toy Company Is Integrating Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot Into NFTs
OnChain Studios, the Web3 collective behind non-fungible token (NFT) company Cryptoys is planning to integrate a kid-friendly artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot into its character-based digital collectibles. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for the AI software and the future of kids interacting with digital toys.
Future of Web3 Gaming
Web3 games are gaining traction but have only captured a small fraction of the players compared to top Web2 games, according to CoinGecko data. Meanwhile, Alexis Ohanian recently tweeted the play-to-earn business model will "become standard for video games" in 5 years. Alliance DAO Core Contributor, and PHD in game studies, Will Robinson, discusses his take on the future of Web3 gaming.
