Web3
Billionaire Investor Mark Cuban Says OpenSea Making NFT Creator Fees Optional Is a 'Huge Mistake'
NFT marketplace OpenSea plans to "sunset the OpenSea operator filter" and "move to optional creator fees on all secondary sales for new collections," according to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). Billionaire investor Mark Cuban called the move a "huge mistake" as an OpenSea investor. "The Hash" panel shares their reactions and what this could mean for Web3 creators.
Immutable, Web3 Gaming Platform, Launches zkEVM Testnet in Bid to Diversify Infrastructure
The ZK rollup is built using Polygon scaling technology, designed to make it easier for developers to spin up new application-specific blockchains.
Neal Stephenson's Metaverse Vision Is One Step Closer as Lamina1 Blockchain Launches Betanet
The metaverse-focused layer-1 blockchain, dreamed up by science-fiction author Neal Stephenson and blockchain expert Peter Vessenes, is launching the Lamina1 Hub for Web3 builders and creators.
Base Is Here, But Some of Its Projects Raise Red Flags
This week, Coinbase launched its new Base blockchain while DeGods NFTs are way up after the project announced its upcoming Season III series. Plus, Microsoft and Aptos are teaming up to launch new blockchain AI tools.
Is Friend.tech a Friend or Foe? A Dive Into the New Social App Driving Millions in Trading Volume
The new social app has driven 4,400 ETH ($8.1 million) in trading volume in less than 24 hours since its launch, far surpassing OpenSea’s in the same time frame. But with its mysterious origins, lack of privacy policy and lagging network, it raises some red flags.
Calaxy Co-Founders on Empowering Creators, Future of Web3 in Sports
Calaxy is aiming to disrupt the way fans interact with athletes, content creators and celebrities. Calaxy co-founders Solo Ceesay and Spencer Dinwiddie join "The Hash" to discuss the launch of the app after 3 years of building and how the platform aims to improve monetization for artists and creators. Plus, insights on Dinwiddie's journey of tokenizing his NBA contract and his outlook on the intersection between Web3 and sports.
DeGods Sales Leap as Artwork Evolution Is Unveiled
Early Thursday morning, the popular NFT project shared its plans for “Season III,” sending DeGods’ sales soaring. In the past 24 hours, trading volume increased nearly 200% to 1,359 ETH, or about $2.5 million.
After Co-Founding Salesforce’s Web3 Studio, Mathew Sweezey Is Bullish on Smart Tokens
The former Salesforce executive who entered Web3 during the NFT boom of 2021 sees smart tokens, aka the ERC-5169 token standard, as a gateway for companies to create new digital ownership opportunities.
