Web3
Polygon Co-Founder on Web3 Fellowship Program
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal recently launched a Web3 Fellowship program and is pledging his own money toward the $500,000 cohort of 10 builders selected each year. Nailwal joins "First Mover" to discuss the program and what he hopes to achieve amid the current crypto bear market. Plus, insights into what the future holds for the Polygon ecosystem.
SuperRare's Latest NYC Gallery Pop-Up Will Bring Human Connection Back to NFT Art
The NFT marketplace's two-month show in the 0x.17 gallery kicks off with a solo exhibition from artist Claire Silver about our future with AI.
Web3 Move-to-Earn App STEPN Integrates Apple Pay for In-Game Purchases
The blockchain game sees fiat onramps such as Apple Pay as a means onboarding the next 100 million users to Web3, STEPN chief operating officer Shiti Manghani told CoinDesk.
Zombie-themed Deadfellaz NFTs Let You Bring the Avatars to Life on Video
A new tool called Streamingfellaz will allow Deadfellaz holders to embody their PFP on camera via platforms including Twitch, YouTube, Google Meet and Zoom.
Beyond the JPEG: Web3 Is Expanding the Artist's Canvas Through Immersive IRL Experiences
NFTs allow artists to be creative about how they share digital art and engage with their audiences, creating collaborative, sensory experiences.
Sky Mavis Co-Founder on Axie Infinity's Apple App Store Debut in Key Markets
Axie Infinity's AXS token is paring some gains after surging over 12% earlier this week, as Axie Infinity: Origin, a new card-based strategy game, debuted on the Apple App store in key markets. Jeffrey 'Jihoz' Zirlin, co-founder of Axie Infinity creator Sky Mavis, discusses the launch and the future of Web3 gaming.
Crypto Browser Opera Integrates Layer 1 Blockchain MultiversX
Users will be able to interact with the MultiversX network through its native tokens, NFTs and decentralized applications, all within the Opera browser interface.
Endaoment CEO on Web3 Charitable Fundraising Efforts
On-chain charitable funding platform Endaoment has teamed up with international non-profit network GlobalGiving to grow its directory of nonprofits that will accept cryptocurrency and NFT-derived donations. Robbie Heeger, Endaoment CEO and President, joins "First Mover" to discuss the partnership and the role of crypto and Web3 in charitable giving.
NFT Trading Volume on Track to Drop Below $1B, But Does That Metric Matter?
A new report from DappRadar suggests that while NFT trading volume is trending down, the number of traders and sales remain high, suggesting a shift in trader behavior.
Pudgy Penguins CEO on Web3 Mass Adoption Outlook
Fresh off a $9 million funding round, Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz discusses the road to mass adoption. "IP is going to be the trojan horse for really bringing hundreds of millions of people in to crypto and into Web3," Netz said.
