Web3
Crypto Investment Firm CoinFund Launches $300M Venture Fund For Web3 Development
CoinFund, a crypto-specific investment firm, inaugurated a $300 million venture capital fund to back early-stage blockchain projects including layer 1 blockchains, Web3 infrastructure, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gaming, and asset management. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest sign of investor confidence amid a sour mood in the markets.
The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of Pseudonymity
What if the shift toward pseudonymity in Web3 marks not a new dawn, but rather a return to a more traditional mode of being, not just in digital spaces but in the physical world as well?
Web3 Vacation Platform Dtravel Completes First Smart-Contract Rental Booking
Web3 vacation and short-term rental platform Dtravel has completed its first successful smart-contract booking. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for decentralized home sharing and the travel industry at large.
Unstoppable Domains Reaches Unicorn Status After Series A
Web3 digital identity service provider Unstoppable Domains lands $1 billion valuation after a $64 million Series A round led by Pantera Capital with contributions from Polygon, CoinDCX and CoinGecko. "The Hash" panel discusses the immense opportunities in tokenizing domain names and an outlook into the startup's future.
Report: 'Cryptojacking' in Financial Sector Has Risen 269% This Year
The number of "cryptojacking" cases across the financial sector has risen by 269% in the first half of 2022, according to a report by cybersecurity firm SonicWall. Halborn co-founder Steven Walbroehl shares insights into what cryptojacking is, how it works and how users can protect themselves. Plus, Walbroehl's take on Web3 music streaming platform Audius Web3 suffering a $6 million hack, and meme coin Teddy Doge's (TEDDY) "soft" rugpull.
Alchemy CEO on $25M Developer Grants Initiative for Web3 Projects
Alchemy is launching a $25M developer grant program to fund Web3 projects. Alchemy co-founder and CEO Nikil Viswanathan shares insights into the blockchain development community and the importance of developer funds in Web3.
Vayner3 President on Future of NFT, Web3 Space
Vayner3 President Avery Akkineni shares her outlook on NFTs and Web3 amid the recent market downturn, along with the role of digital collectibles in consumer products. "The bigger and broader opportunity in Web3 for enterprises and intellectual property owners continues to be massive," Akkineni said. She added, "this is the time to build."
