According to Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO of the privacy-centric Layer 2 network COTI, enterprises and mainstream organizations are not yet fully convinced of the benefits of complete privacy or true anonymity in any system. Bar-Geffen said the primary reason for this is that such systems often get exploited by individuals with dishonest intentions. Regulators’ Perceptions of […]
“The Colosseum†– GAIMIN’s Web3 Membership Program for Esports Fans
The world of esports remains an ever-growing industry, where competitive gaming takes center stage. Gaimin Gladiators ( www.gaimingladiators.gg ), GAIMIN’s (www.gaimin.io) esports team, is making waves with a game-changing move, this time beyond the arena. We are introducing on 2nd April 2024 the first version of The Colosseum, our very own Web3 fan loyalty membership […]
0G Raises $35 Million to Fuel AI Integration in Web3 Ecosystem With Modular Innovation
On March 26, 2024, the Web3 modular infrastructure startup 0G secured $ 35 million in funding from over 40 strategic backers. Representing “zero gravity,” 0G is dedicated to enhancing infrastructure scalability through modular design. Its primary focus is on addressing the essential challenges necessary for the deployment of onchain artificial intelligence (AI) solutions within …
Centralization Aids Web3 When Leveraged to Hasten Development of Dapps, Says James Bayly
Contrary to the perception that decentralized applications (dapps) are unstoppable, many are “reliant on centralized middleware components in the extreme.” James Bayly, COO at Subquery, argues that such an overreliance on centralized middleware components or their providers “completely undermines [the] supposedly decentralized applications and networks.” The Value of Centralization in Web3 However, in his written […]
Avalanche to Launch Web3 Voucher Program on Alipay
The smart contracts platform Avalanche recently said it is collaborating with the Chinese payments giant Alipay to launch a Web3-enabled voucher program. The second phase will see the proof of concept being expanded to more than 100 million users from Southeast Asian countries. Web3-Enabled Vouchers Avalanche, a smart contracts platform, has said it is working […]
Web3 OS Lowers Operating Costs Without Sacrificing Blockchain Security – Brendan Cooper
According to Brendan Cooper, a core contributor at Andromeda, the widespread distribution and adoption of the Web3 operating system (OS) will likely result in the emergence of new business models, much like what happened with the Web2 OS. The Web3 OS is also likely to simplify “how developers and users interact with the resources provided […]
CONF3RENCE 2024 Unites with BLOCKCHANCE to Create Premier Web3 Event
PRESS RELEASE. CONF3RENCE 2024 and BLOCKCHANCE are thrilled to announce their union, marking the inception of a flagship Web3 event in the Ruhr area, Europe’s economic powerhouse. BLOCKCHANCE has already demonstrated the possibilities of the German Web3 ecosystem. Together, aiming to build a bridge between traditional economy and Web3, this union propels CONF3RENCE to a […]
GAIMIN – Delivering Web3 to the Gaming Ecosystem
GAIMIN is creating the world’s largest GPU-based DePIN to address the increasing worldwide demand for data processing power. GAIMIN’s DePIN, called gaimin.cloud, currently focuses on delivering data processing services for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Video Rendering (VR) and the powering of blockchain computations. GAIMIN’s approach is based on users allowing their devices to participate in GAIMIN’s […]
‘Web3 Gaming Offers a Pathway to a More Inclusive and Vibrant Gaming Ecosystem’ — Weiwei Geng
While the traditional gaming industry’s free-to-play model is largely credited for its past and projected success, on the downside this model only prioritizes building games that “optimize for addiction and profit maximisation” rather than “innovative entertainment,” Weiwei Geng, the CEO of Taki Games, has argued. The Blockchain Can Revolutionize the Gaming Landscape According to Geng, […]
LBank Labs and BlockNews Host Web3 Summit Dubai 2024 with DIFC and DMCC as Official Partners
The highly anticipated “Web3 Summit Dubai 2024” is scheduled to take place on April 16th-17th, 2024, at the prestigious Atlantis, The Palm hotel in Dubai. This summit marks a significant milestone in the realms of cryptocurrency and financial technology, promising a profound exploration of the future of technology and collaborative industry efforts. Situated on the […]
LBank Labs Invests in Versatus to Revolutionize Web3 Development
PRESS RELEASE. LBank Labs, a prominent blockchain venture fund, has invested in Versatus, the Universal dApp Engine, to address one of the most critical roadblocks in realizing Web3’s immense promise – the developer shortage. Despite over 27 million developers worldwide, less than 0.1% build for Web3. And out of those few, most leave within a […]
“A Who’s Who of Web3â€: Sector’s Biggest Names Sign-up to Bionic’s Advisory Board
PRESS RELEASE. Game-changing capital formation platform Bionic DAO today unveiled a list of the big-name sector leaders who have agreed to join its new Advisory Board ahead of the platform’s launch in Spring 2024. The stellar list of names signing up to support Bionic DAO, one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated Web3 projects, has […]
Hong Kong to Kickstart New Web3 and Digital Yuan Initiatives This Year
The city of Hong Kong has detailed the advancement of new Web3 and digital yuan initiatives as part of its 2024-2025 budget. In a speech, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated that the city would expedite a Web3 sandbox for stablecoins and expand the digital yuan pilot as part of its digital finance policies. […]
Leveraging Web3 to Incentivize Fitness Behavioral Changes — Co-Founder of Sweat Economy Oleg Fomenko
The start of every year presents an opportunity for new beginnings. Many people set out with ambitions to hit the gym, exercise regularly, or walk more instead of driving. Sadly, it’s estimated that it takes the average American just seven weeks to lose motivation and abandon their New Year’s health goals. The following is an […]
Ebay’s Web3 Division Reportedly Lays off 30% of Its Employees
Recently, Ebay, the e-commerce behemoth, implemented significant changes within its Web3 division. These changes resulted in a 30% reduction in the division’s workforce and the departure of a pivotal employee. Among those affected by this restructuring is David Moore, the founder of Knownorigin, a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), whose post is redundant. Ebay’s Dedication […]