Web 3

As digital assets continue to grow in popularity, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have proven themselves as useful to charitable causes for incentivizing donations and creating communities. “The Hash” group discusses how Web 3 can be embraced for philanthropy and addresses the barriers to entry for artists.

23 мая 2022 г.

Bankless, a YouTube channel with 150,000 subscribers for its Ethereum-focused content, said it had been banned without warning or explanation, leading YouTube to restore service several hours later. “The Hash” group discusses potential use cases for decentralized social media platforms and the role of channels like Bankless in Web 3 education. 

9 мая 2022 г.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global (COIN) will report first quarter earnings on Tuesday, possibly seeing some soft spots as crypto prices continue to retreat. “The Hash” panel discusses Coinbase’s recent NFT marketplace debut and the correlation between publicly traded Web 3 companies and the cryptocurrency markets.

9 мая 2022 г.

Meta (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Instagram will begin testing non-fungible token (NFT) integrations this week, with an initial focus on Ethereum-based assets. “The Hash” panel discusses Meta’s plans for augmented reality NFTs with their Spark AR software and potential clashes between Web 2 and Web 3 cultures.

9 мая 2022 г.

“Spirit Coin” NFT artist Nicole Buffett discusses her experience in Web 3 and how she would explain the value proposition of blockchain technology to her grandfather Warren Buffett following his recent dismissal of bitcoin.

5 мая 2022 г.

Wikipedia Editor and “Web 3 Is Going Just Great” Founder Molly White discusses the Wikimedia Foundation’s recent decision to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations, citing concerns over the environmental impact of blockchain technology. Plus, a conversation about the similarities between Web 2 and Web 3 and issues with a tokenized future of the internet.

3 мая 2022 г.

Former presidential candidate and GoldenDAO Founder Andrew Yang discusses the intersection of Web 3 and politics and the ambitions of his newly-founded Freedom Party. Plus, GoldenDAO’s ambitions to uplift the AAPI community.

2 мая 2022 г.

Framework Ventures Co-founder Vance Spencer discusses their $400 million fund to back Web 3 gaming and DeFi initiatives. Spencer highlights the shift from free-to-play to play-to-earn, competition with Web 2, and the increasing interest in play-to-earn gaming in the South East Asian and Latin American markets. 

27 апр. 2022 г.

Online brokerage platform Robinhood has agreed to acquire London-based crypto platform Ziglu, which is one of few firms to have a crucial U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration. “The Hash” group discusses Robinhood’s increasing presence as a crypto player and its ambitions to ease onboarding into the Web 3 economy.

19 апр. 2022 г.

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton is adding a new collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its Louis the Game app in the form of in-game rewards. “The Hash” group discusses efforts made by legacy brands to explore Web 3 and capture new audiences while noting the accelerated growth of blockchain gaming through play-to-earn models. 

18 апр. 2022 г.