Web3
Metaverse-Focused Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May
A new version of the native tokens of metaverse-focused Gala Games will be airdropped to users on May 15, developers said in a blog post on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the larger implications for Web3 gaming and digital ownership.

Developers Stay Resilient Through Harsh Crypto Winter, Report Says
According to Alchemy’s Q1 2023 "Developer Report," Ethereum SDK installations reached an average of 1.9 million installs per week, a 47% year-over-year increase.

A Technologist’s Approach to Explaining What Crypto Fixes
Co:Create co-founder Ankush Agarwal presents a user-centric guide to development, balancing Web3 technology’s potential with the needs of customers.

Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May
The new tokens are part of an upgrade to Gala's network.

Smurf Happens: Beloved Blue Characters Enter Web3
The small, blue beings that originated as a comic and became internationally known as cartoon and movie stars are entering the NFT arena.

Nike Is Releasing Its First Digital Sneaker Collection on .Swoosh
The virtual sneaker, called Our Force 1, is a play on the brand's iconic Air Force 1 design.

NFT.NYC Was Calm, but Side Events Stirred Drama
While the annual conference saw fewer attendees in a chilly NFT winter, the real “magic” – and drama – of the Web3 gathering happened outside the main convention.

Lamina1 CEO on Mainstream Adoption of the Metaverse
Lamina1 is a layer one blockchain ecosystem that’s set on providing the infrastructure for Web3 developers to build the “Open Metaverse.” During CoinDesk's "Projects To Watch" week, Lamina1 CEO Rebecca Barkin discusses mainstream adoption of the metaverse, noting it will rely on a "cultural movement."

Thank Elon for Making the Use Case for Twitter Competitor Nostr
Crypto thrives online where bitcoin maxis can find – and maybe feud with – each other. But since Twitter went private, crypto advocates are seeing the value of censorship-resistant social media. That’s why Nostr is one of CoinDesk’s 2023 Projects to Watch.

Regen Network Calculates the Real Price of Our Actions
A trio of sustainability consultants designed a layer 1 blockchain that mints ecological assets and measures the true environmental costs of manufacturing and other commercial enterprises. That’s why Regen Network is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

