Web3
SEC Issues First Enforcement Action Targeting NFTs
The agency ruled Impact Theory’s NFTs were sold as unregistered securities.
By Elizabeth NapolitanoAug 28, 2023
Saying Goodbye to The Airdrop
But CoinDesk is not abandoning Web3 content.
By Michael J. CaseyAug 18, 2023
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.
By Margaux NijkerkAug 14, 2023
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.
By Rosie PerperAug 14, 2023
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.
By Rosie PerperAug 12, 2023
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.
By Cam ThompsonAug 11, 2023
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.
By Cam ThompsonAug 10, 2023
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.
By Cam ThompsonAug 10, 2023
4 Actual Use Cases for Blockchain and AI That Are More Than Just Hype
Blockchain and AI could be the 21st century's most culturally significant pairing that could change the way we think about creativity, identity and verification.
By Megan DeMatteoAug 10, 2023
Y00ts NFT Collection is Migrating to Ethereum After Accepting $3M Grant From Polygon
The popular project, which started out on Solana and migrated to Polygon earlier this year, said it would return 100% of the grant money it received.
By Rosie PerperAug 10, 2023
