Web3
Aptos Labs Raises $150M in Funding Round Led by FTX Ventures
The team is looking to bring the Diem blockchain back to life.

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.

Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Planning New Fund for Web3, Crypto: Report
The news follows a report earlier this week that SkyBridge suspended withdrawals from another fund due to steep declines in stocks and cryptocurrencies.

Blockchain Music Service Audius to Allow Users to Tip Artists Using Audio Token
The Ethereum and Solana-based streaming service will allow fans to send their favorite creators the platform’s governance token.

Social Media Protocol CyberConnect Launches Link3 for Secure Networking
The product is debuting two months after the company raised $15 million in Series A funding.

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."

Polygon Joins Disney’s Accelerator Program to Develop AR, NFT and AI Experiences
Ethereum scaling tool Polygon is continuing to expand its Web3 infrastructure through its participation in Disney’s 2022 Accelerator program, designed to spur the growth of innovative companies around the world. "The Hash" squad discusses Polygon's latest moves and the potential outcomes.

Mila Kunis-Linked Web3 Studio Toonstar Partners With Hot Topic to Market Entertainment NFTs
Toonstar is partnering with Hot Topic to target the intersection of entertainment and NFTs through retail. Toonstar founder & CEO John Attanasio discusses the announcement and how it could be an opportunity to take the Web3 space into the mainstream.
