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.


Opinion

Nike’s Venture into Web3 Isn’t About Tech – It’s About Culture

Nike has embedded itself into the fabric of Web3 culture before the competition has even taken off.

NIKE high top sneaker in neon lights (Unsplash)

Finance

Plaid Unveils ‘Wallet Onboard’ Tool, Promises Crypto Product Push

The banking fintech says it is delving deeper into Web3 and crypto.

Banking fintech Plaid is pushing into crypto products with a wallet connector for Ethereum wallets (Plaid)

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Comic Con NY 2022 Blended Web3 and Pop Culture Fandoms

This year's pop culture pilgrimage continued to show similarities between traditional collectors and crypto natives.

Attendees head into Comic Con. (Doreen Wang/CoinDesk)

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Reddit Users Open 2.5 Million Crypto Wallets After Launch of NFT Marketplace

Among the total 3 million users that have opened Reddit Vault Wallets, 2.5 million have occurred since its NFT marketplace opened in July.

Reddit has submitted a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “RDDT.” (Brett Jordan/Unsplash)

Videos

Key Takeaways From CoinDesk's I.D.E.A.S. 2022

Bitwise Crypto Research Analyst Anais Rachel and bitcoiner Nolan Bauerle join "All About Bitcoin" to review CoinDesk's I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City and what it suggests about the future of crypto, blockchain and Web3 in the years ahead.

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CRADL Co-Founder on Why We Need to Build Web3 Differently

Crypto Research and Design Lab (CRADL) co-founder Tricia Wang discusses how CRADL is tackling Web3's diversity problem and high barriers to entry as part of their vision to use crypto for social equality. Plus, insights into CoinDesk and CRADL's Web3athon.

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How Co:Create Helps NFT Projects Launch Their Own Tokens

Co:Create co-founder & CEO Tara Fung discusses how the Co:Create protocol provides the infrastructure for non-fungible token (NFT) projects and Web3 brands to scale through launching their own native tokens. Plus, her take on the legal considerations of digital collectibles.

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The Web3 Guide to Getting Into the Music Industry

We spoke to industry leaders about how to break into the music industry and foster an engaged audience using a Web3 toolkit.

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Mila Kunis-Linked Production Company Aims to Bring Web3 Entertainment to the Masses

Lindsey McInerney, co-founder and CEO of blockchain entertainment firm Sixth Wall, the digital arm of Mila Kunis' Orchard Farm Productions, discusses the impact of blockchain technology and Web3 on the entertainment industry. What are the challenges of bringing NFTs to traditional media? Plus, the outlook for mass adoption of the metaverse and the legal considerations of digital innovation.

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DeFi Is the 'Absolute Killer' for Real Estate Investment: Rockoff Chains Exec

Roofstock just announced its first property sale via NFT enabled by its Web3 subsidiary "Roofstock onChain." Executives Sanjay Raghavan and Geoff Thompson join "All About Bitcoin" live from CoinDesk I.D.E.A.S. to dissect why single-family purchases would want to do business in DeFi. Plus, the risks associated with this new business model.

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