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Layer 1 blockchain Sui launched its mainnet this week, as it aims to edge out rivals like Aptos and other DeFi heavyweights. Evan Cheng, co-founder and CEO of the blockchain's core contributor Mysten Labs, shares insights into the benefits and opportunities of Sui and how it aims to stand out from the competition. Plus, Cheng reflects on the lessons learned from previously working on the Meta-led Diem project, formerly known as Libra.

May 5, 2023

Sui, the buzzy layer 1 blockchain founded by ex-Meta Platforms employees, launched its mainnet on Wednesday as it jockeyed to edge out rival Facebook-offshoot Aptos and other DeFi heavyweights. Sui Network tokens (SUI) briefly jumped to $2 apiece minutes after trading began, reaching nearly $690 million in market cap to a fully diluted valuation (FDV) at a staggering $13 billion. "The Hash" panel discusses their outlook for the Sui ecosystem.

May 3, 2023

Meta Platforms Inc. is planning on cutting around 10,000 jobs in another round of layoffs. Separately, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram is winding down its integration of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platforms. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the latest news from the tech giant.

Mar 14, 2023

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.

Feb 28, 2023

According to its earnings release Wednesday, Meta Platforms (META)'s Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) division, which comprises its augmented and virtual reality operations, lost $13.7 billion in 2022. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Meta's metaverse ambitions.

Feb 2, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain Aptos' native token has surged over 400% since the start of the year amid increased interest in NFT trading. Aptos Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mohammad Shaikh discusses the potential catalysts for the rally, the outlook for NFTs, and layer 1 competition. Plus, insights into his time at Meta while building the Diem blockchain.

Jan 27, 2023

NFT creators and collectors saw opportunities to present their digital assets to Instagram, one of the largest social media platforms in the world, since its parent company Meta Platforms began testing out non-fungible token (NFT) sharing early last year. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means to mainstream adoption of NFTs.

Jan 12, 2023

Polygon’s business-development team has managed to land partnerships with major brands entering the Web3 space, including Nike, Reddit, Meta and Robinhood. Polygon Studios CEO Ryan Wyatt, who made CoinDesk's Most Influential 2022 list, discusses the details of their latest collaboration with Starbucks and his outlook for mainstream adoption of crypto.

Dec 9, 2022

After Meta Platforms (META) famously riled up U.S. regulators with Facebook’s abortive stablecoin initiative in 2019, the company is back with an effort to influence digital policy for the metaverse. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for Meta's metaverse ambitions and future regulation.

Dec 2, 2022

The CEO of Aptos, the layer 1 blockchain led by former Meta employees that went live last month, has defended the project's "fair" token allocation following a wave of criticism from its community. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of tokenomics.

Nov 4, 2022