Web3
CoinDesk and Art Blocks Launch 'Microcosms' to Boost In-Person Events With NFTs
Ahead of Consensus 2023, the largest event in crypto, CoinDesk has created a three-year NFT ticket offering called "Microcosms" that widens rewards for holders and refashions the typical live event ticket model. Microcosms is powered by the Art Blocks Engine that drives the popular generative art platform. Art Blocks Chief Marketing Officer Hannah Siegel-Gardner, along with Head of CoinDesk Studios and Web3 Sam Ewen, join "The Hash" panel to discuss how it all works.
Two-Time NBA All-Star Baron Davis Shares His Web3 Genesis Story
Former NBA All-Star and entrepreneur Baron Davis is launching a rights management platform for photographers on the blockchain. He shares how he got involved with the crypto and Web3 ecosystem, saying, "I've always been a serial entrepreneur ...but it wasn't fun to do that in the NBA...when crypto came along, this is an opportunity for me to explore my creativity."
NBA All-Star Baron Davis on His Web3 Journey
Former NBA All-star and serial entrepreneur Baron Davis is launching SLiC Images, a rights management platform that prioritizes ownership for photographers. Davis explains the significance of giving ownership back to creators and how his career in the NBA helped him grow in the Web3 space. He also reacts to regulatory actions against celebrities who have endorsed cryptocurrencies.
Metaverse Token Gamium Spikes After Meta and Telefonica Partnership Announcement
Metaverse project Gamium’s native token GMM surged by 340% to $0.0025 on Tuesday after the project announced deals with social media giant Meta Platforms (META) and telecommunications firm Telefonica (TEF). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest Web3 push from Meta and Telefonica, bringing mainstream blockchain awareness.
NFT Marketplace Blur Co-Founder 'Pacman' Unveils Identity on Twitter
Pacman, one of the co-founders of rising non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Blur, revealed his identity late Tuesday in a Twitter thread, sharing a photo of himself next to the Web3 avatar he uses for interviews. "The Hash" panel discusses the implications for the future of Blur amid a brewing turf war with OpenSea.
Web3’s Biggest Power Up: Casual Games
Could casual games level up Web3’s appeal to millions currently not using blockchain? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
SingularityDAO CEO on AI and Crypto
Artificial intelligence is gaining traction, but is it Web3's biggest growth area? As part of CoinDesk's BUIDL Week, SingularityDAO CEO Marcello Mari joins "First Mover" to discuss the relationship between crypto and AI. Plus, his take on the ChatGPT movement.
Sony Partners With Astar Network for Web3 Incubation Program
Sony Network Communications, a business division of The Sony Group, has teamed up with multi-chain smart contract network Astar Network to launch a Web3 incubation program for projects that focus on the utility of non-fungible tokens (NFT) and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO). Last month, Astar Network – one of the first parachains to come to the Polkadot ecosystem – teamed up with automotive giant Toyota on a Web3 hackathon. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move as web2 companies expand into Web3.
