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.

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Non-Fungible Terms: NFT Lingo Every Collector Should Know

Before you "ape" into NFT trading, brush up on your vocabulary with our beginner-friendly glossary.

By Eric EspositoJan 9, 2023

Web3

Audi-Backed Startup Holoride Is Bringing VR to the Car

Will the “Motorverse” change the face of backseat entertainment?

By Pete PachalJan 7, 2023

The Holoride system uses an HTC Vive Flow to bring a VR experience to cars, minus the motion sickness. (Pete Pachal/CoinDesk)

Web3

NFT Marketplace SuperRare Cuts Staff by 30%

CEO John Crain said the company overhired during the market upswing and could not sustain its growth in recent months.

By Rosie PerperJan 7, 2023

Web3

NFT Collective Proof Signs With United Talent Agency

The company behind the popular NFT project Moonbirds hopes to expand its partnerships and grow its brand beyond a Web3-native audience.

By Cam ThompsonJan 7, 2023

Web3

Polygon Paid Top Solana Projects Y00ts and DeGods $3M to Migrate Chains

DeLabs, the company behind the NFT projects, received a non-equity grant from the layer 2 chain to fund its expansion.

By Rosie PerperJan 6, 2023

Videos

CES 2023 Highlights

Some of the world's biggest brands are investing and diving into Web3, blockchain, and the digital assets space. Here are some of the highlights from CoinDesk's special coverage of this year's Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Jan 6, 2023

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Solo Ceesay on Calaxy App, Metaverse Outlook

Joining CoinDesk TV's Christine Lee from CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Calaxy Co-Founder and CEO Solo Ceesay shares insights into Calaxy, a social marketplace for creators, in partnership with NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie. Plus, his take on the future of Web3 and the metaverse.

Jan 6, 2023