Web3

Web3, or Web 3.0, represents the next generation of internet technology, integrating blockchain and cryptocurrencies into everyday online interactions. It's a decentralized online ecosystem where users have control over their data and transactions. Web3 is powered by blockchain networks, providing transparency, security, and trust. It's a key concept in the crypto world, involving various people, from developers and investors to everyday users. Companies are leveraging Web3 to create decentralized applications (dApps), offering users new ways to interact online. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in Web3, facilitating the trading of digital assets and tokens that fuel the ecosystem. Web3 represents a paradigm shift, offering opportunities for investment, innovation, and the potential to reshape the internet.

Finance

Restaurant Industry Veteran Ben Leventhal Raises $11M for Web3 Startup Blackbird

Blackbird will offer a Web3 hospitality platform connecting restaurants with guests through membership and loyalty programs.

By Brandy BetzOct 6, 2022

Blackbird founder Ben Leventhal (Blackbird)

Web3

Bored Ape Creator Yuga Labs Unveils Community Council to Help Shape Future Initiatives

The council is made up of seven notable Bored Ape collectors tasked with providing feedback to Yuga Labs and uplifting community-driven projects.

By Eli TanOct 5, 2022

Bored Ape Yacht Club BAYC Community Council (Yuga Labs)

Web3

Warner Music Group Continues Its Web3 Expansion With New Metaverse Job Posting

The global record label has steadily been expanding its blockchain partnerships with platforms like The Sandbox, OpenSea, OneOf and more.

By Rosie PerperOct 5, 2022

Warner Music Group water tower in Downtown L.A. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Web3

Mythical Games Creates Mythos Foundation to Decentralize Web3 Gaming

The gaming technology company is also expanding its ecosystem with the Mythos DAO and the $MYTH governance token.

By Cam ThompsonOct 5, 2022

Video game controller (Martínez/Unsplash)

Markets

Web3 Gaming Has a Long Way to Go Before It Becomes Mainstream, Survey Says

A study from Coda Labs shows that only 3% of gamers own an NFT and generally don’t have positive feelings about crypto.

By Sam ReynoldsOct 5, 2022

Podcasts

Speaking Your Truth, and Increasing Your Visibility to Level Up Your Career, With doc Peace

By Kamala AlcantaraOct 5, 2022

Markets

Three Arrows Capital's Liquidator Takes Possession of Starry Night NFT Wallet

Teneo, a consulting firm that is handling Three Arrows' liquidation, cited the help of pseudonymous NFT collector Vincent Van Dough.

By Sam ReynoldsOct 5, 2022

"A slight lack of symmetry can cause so much pain," by Dimitri Cherniak – one of the NFTs in Starry Night's collection. (SuperRare)

Web3

Andrew Yang, an Ex-US Presidential Candidate, Joins Web3 Platform Pool Data as Adviser

The data monetization platform is launching crypto-based market infrastructure, payments rails and consumer-ready app tools.

By Ian AllisonOct 5, 2022

Andrew Yang is raising money for a new company that combines cryptocurrency and charity. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Web3

Three Arrows-Backed 'Starry Night' NFT Collection Moved to Gnosis Safe

The bankrupt crypto hedge fund once aimed for a $100M NFT collection, which now may be worth less than $1M.

By Rosie PerperOct 4, 2022

Starry Night is the name of Three Arrows Capital's NFT collection. (Unsplash)

Layer 2

'I'm a Crypto Guy': Why Steve Aoki Believes in Web3

The electronic music DJ talks NFTs, Elon Musk and building a waterpark in the metaverse.

By Jeff WilserOct 4, 2022