Southeast Asia is hot on Web3 opportunities, right? For the amazing artists in this region, the path isn't exactly paved with gold-plated NFTs. We're talking about creators facing real hurdles: limited access to secure data storage, struggling to get fairly paid for their work, and constantly worrying about privacy. It’s...
Web3.Decentralization.Anarchy, almost. It’s the Wild West of the internet, and to be honest, that’s what has made it so alluring. Will the promise of a decentralized future endure the stifling grasp of regulation? Meta Earth is wagering hundreds of millions of dollars that it can, with its KYC-based ME ID...
Let’s be honest, the NFT space is a total wild west. We’ve watched some of those projects explode and others flop, and the line between innovation and just plain gamble is a fine one. Finalbosu, with its anime-inspired characters and ambitious multimedia plans, has made a dramatic first impression. The...
The actualization of Arthur Madrid’s dream of one wallet to play any and all Web3 games. Sounds like a gamer's paradise, right? Now imagine swapping all that inconvenient juggling of multiple wallets for one magic key that opens up millions of new digital worlds. The Sandbox – among many others...
Ten.Billion.Dollars.That’s a staggering number given how much ETH is locked into EigenLayer as of writing.It’s a figure that ought to fill anyone with a sense of wonder… and perhaps a tinge of dread.While everyone's busy celebrating this "programmable trust layer," I can't help but see a potential regulatory time bomb...
Anya, a talented Balinese multimedia artist, devotes herself to crafting exquisite NFTs with heart and soul. Yet she sees them suffer on obscure marketplaces weighed down by high gas fees. Her struggle isn't unique. Countless Southeast Asian creatives face similar hurdles: high costs, limited infrastructure, and a feeling of shouting...
Could this be the Web3 equalizer we’ve all been waiting for? Meta Earth’s airdrop, which aligns with Token2049 Dubai, could be much more than just another crypto giveaway. This might really unlock the potential of Southeast Asian creatives. The region is brimming with underutilized creative talent and often is missed...
I think back fondly on a discussion I had last fall with Anya, a Khmer digital artist based in Phnom Penh. As you might expect, she was over the moon! She’d just managed to sell an NFT of her detailed silk painting that, to her mind, embodied the unbreakable spirit...
Regulatory Uncertainty Kills Innovation?India is a country full of amazing technology innovators and a booming startup ecosystem. Given its long legacy of creating technology for the general public, it needs to be a powerhouse in Web3. We have the raw ingredients, the appetite and the critical mass to take over...
The Finalbosu NFT collection sold out. Another one bites the dust, as you would say. But wait, this isn’t your typical, pixelated monkey or algorithmically-generated cat. Finalbosu, with its cutesy anime aesthetic and random lock-step staggered reveal schedule, has everyone talking. But are we celebrating true artistic merit, or just...
