Things in Crypto We’re Freaking Out About
With a nod to Sam Bankman-Fried, CoinDesk staff crowdsource their fears, anxieties and disappointments — for your enjoyment!
Web3
Saying Goodbye to The Airdrop
But CoinDesk is not abandoning Web3 content.
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 over 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.
NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3
This week, new reports were released that point to a major slowdown in NFT trading. Plus, Etihad Airways will soon let its community of frequent fliers stake NFTs for miles.
Is It 2022 Again? Comedian Adam DeVine Appears in Strange Ad for Crypto Exchange BitGet
Screenshot from “Crypto & Beach Houses” video (Bitget/Youtube)
The Psychology of Failure and Its Meaning for Web3 Games
The possibility of not winning is among the motivations for gamers to participate because it gives them the opportunity to learn and improve.
Animoca Brands-Backed Game ‘Wreck League’ Puts Bored Apes Into the Storyline
The new game, launching in the next few weeks, will allow players to assemble giant robotic characters using collectible NFT parts.
The Ordinals Team is Creating a Non-Profit to Support Bitcoin NFT Developers
The team behind the Ordinals protocol, led by Casey Rodarmor, has created the Open Ordinals Institute to grow its ecosystem without compromising neutrality.