Web3
Google Plays Nice With NFTs, Starbucks Puts Ex-MLB Star’s NFT Project on Deck
Google is allowing NFTs in games in its play store, while Starbucks recruits Micah Johnson’s Aku character for its next at-bat with NFTs.
Co:Create Releases Web3 Loyalty App on Shopify
The app allows over 4 million Shopify businesses to implement blockchain-based loyalty and rewards programs from their storefront.
Hip-Hop Collab Teams PUMA, Roc Nation and Legitimate for Sneaker Release
The three models of sneakers celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and each one has an NFC chip owners can scan to access exclusive music content.
Auction House of Gucci: Christie’s Teams Up With Luxury Brand on NFT Collection
The “Future Frequencies: Explorations in Generative Art and Fashion” collection derives inspiration from Gucci designs and features works from artists including Claire Silver and Emily Xie.
The Death of a Discord Server
Large parts of the crypto ecoystem are ditching the popular social media platform in favor of Web3-native communications tools.
Web3 VC Shima Capital Didn’t Slow Strategy for Crypto Winter
The investor in early-stage crypto companies has remained one of the most active investors in the space despite a bear market and the collapses of FTX and three banks.
Binance Labs Invests $15M in Web3 Gaming Startup Xterio
The capital will help Xterio add more games and artificial intelligence integrations to its platform.
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.
The Jackson Pollock Studio Splatters Beyond the Physical, Releases Digital Art Collection
Beyond the Edge, inspired by the famed artists’ former workspace, features digitized Pollock works that come with a physical counterpart.
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.
