We are tragedies waiting to happen, fortunes made and lost in the blink of an eye. And at the heart of it all: smart contracts. Beautiful, elegant, and yet, so shockingly vulnerable. We’ve read the headlines – billions drained from protocols because of misaligned code, exploits and hacks. Are we...
Now picture Wayan, a young Balinese artist, chiseling each detailed Garuda statue by hand, the tradition passed down in his family for ages. He envisions displaying these rarities as NFTs, too, honoring Indonesia’s longtime aviation prowess in the metaverse, a digital new world. The global stage seems far away, the...
The Web3 solutions-taking-over-all-the-traditional-industries promise is ever tempting, isn’t it? Unstoppable Domains’ .derad TLD, which would seek to reshape aviation identity, is only the most recent such instance. They’re pitching a future with secure, verifiable on-chain identities for everyone from pilots to drone operators. Before we uncork the champagne, let's ask...
It’s a tired, cliché phrase, and it’s a tragedy. Particularly when you factor in the energizing, frequently underutilized artistry that’s brewing in Southeast Asia. We're talking about a region brimming with raw talent, but often stifled by systemic issues: lack of access to funding, convoluted royalty systems, and the ever-present...
The PGI Global case isn't just another crypto scam. It's a glaring indictment of the regulatory vacuum that currently exists in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) space. No surprise—the mastermind behind PGI Global, Ramil Palafox, has allegedly duped investors out of almost $300 million. He attracted them with false promises of...
Ubisoft is at it again. What a terrible world MMNFT might create. Holy crap, MMNFT is back, becoming the new hottest NFT game. It emerges from the ashes of two failed Web3 projects that were roundly denounced by the gaming audience. Of note, they’re dangling a carrot in front of...
Ubisoft. Might & Magic. True, two names still conjure visions of epic adventure for most of us. They are symbols of strategic brilliance and a million absorbed hours in imaginary spheres. Although, in recent months, the buzz around Web3 has perhaps sullied these monikers. All of this has left long-time,...
The SEC's charges against Ramil Palafox, founder of PGI Global, aren't just about another crypto scam gone wrong. They shine a misleading, baffling light on the predatory side of Web3. Their siren call drives desperate creators off the metaphorical cliff into abject poverty. Almost $300 million disappeared, commitments broken, and...
The Web3 space, still living in that cavalier Wild West atmosphere, is in dire need of some adult supervision. Could the new partnership between Zyber365 and Agna Capital be the answer we’ve all been looking for? Or is it just a cynical land grab posing as technological advancement? To be...
The Web3 industry is overflowing with the potential for greater decentralization, democratized access, and a new level playing field. To be fair, let’s admit that the hype rarely matches up to reality. The Zyber365 and Agna Capital alliance is the latest example, and it begs a crucial question: will it...
