Web3
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Flame’s new track — which he called “war music” for Web3 — debuted on the NFT collectible platform Drip this week
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Scientific reputation should be determined by a decentralized community of scientists, not the validation of higher institutions
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We can earn our place alongside gaming’s giants only by embracing both security and decentralization
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Not only are we quite centralized, but the degree to which this centralization is hidden makes it impossible to remain secure
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It may be counterintuitive that a high amount of focus on a technology would lead to security risks — but it’s true
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The distributed cell plan provider started selling its own hotspots in October 2023
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In the world of decentralized infrastructure, it’s time to put much needed tools into the right hands and create a healthier open internet
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When L3s started trending, they were met with initial skepticism — but as more use cases emerge, the clearer their need becomes
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Not everyone with “cryptographer” in their title has the training or expertise to write cryptographic code that’s used by real people to protect real things
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Web2 messaging platforms are walled gardens — but when we look at Web3, we see the same mistake playing out
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Don’t overlook developers and startups tirelessly building real infrastructure for something flashier
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If one of the only ways to save crypto is a return to its subculture roots, then Farcaster seems like it fits the bill
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We all need money to live, but building, improving and maintaining public goods at the same time is a win-win for the world
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We don’t have to live out Einstein’s insanity — let’s champion innovation and do something actually new in Web3
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In my own journey through Hollywood, I’ve seen firsthand the gaps and disparities that plague the space
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In a year when global investment in Web3 seemed to be slowing down, APAC investment has been accelerating
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2024 could be the year for privacy applications to cross over to non-crypto internet users
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The next big trend in Web3 after loyalty may very well be a more efficient and engaging form of advertising
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