Web3 Projects

The Evolution of DEXs From Trading Tool to On-Chain Ecosystem Driver

The Evolution of DEXs From Trading Tool to On-Chain Ecosystem Driver

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Uniswap, Curve or SushiSwap have grown into a multi-billion dollar ecosystem worth far more than just simple trading venues. Now, DEXs have changed in tremendous ways since EtherDelta brought the “first principle” to life. Today, they act as liquidity onramps, protocol orchestrators, and interchain swap engines,...

India's Web3 Future Hinges on Overcoming Crypto Regulatory Hurdles

India's Web3 Future Hinges on Overcoming Crypto Regulatory Hurdles

India has emerged as a significant player in the Web3 space, boasting a vibrant ecosystem of blockchain developers and startups. The nation’s ambivalent approach to cryptocurrency regulation hangs like an anvil over a budding innovation. Yet, Indian entrepreneurs and developers are looking for more friendly jurisdictions. India’s future as a...

GGEZ1 Foundation DAO Triumphs in HackerNoon's Startup of the Year Awards

GGEZ1 Foundation DAO Triumphs in HackerNoon's Startup of the Year Awards

Now the HackerNoon 2024 Startups of the Year awards are in full swing, honoring the brightest young companies, worldwide, in every industry. Among the winners is GGEZ1 Foundation DAO, which has set itself apart in various categories. Even more impressive, a record breaking 1,936 startups entered the competitions. Combined, they...

Dapper Labs Secures $11.4 Million to Fuel Flow Blockchain Ecosystem

Dapper Labs Secures $11.4 Million to Fuel Flow Blockchain Ecosystem

Dapper Labs, the Vancouver-based company behind the hugely popular NBA Top Shot blockchain-based game, has completed a very successful $11.4 million funding round. This investment will power the continued expansion of the Flow blockchain. It will further unlock an entirely new ecosystem that combines the best of Telegram mini-apps with...

Inco Secures Funding to Advance Web3 Confidentiality with Inco Lightning Launch

Inco Secures Funding to Advance Web3 Confidentiality with Inco Lightning Launch

Inco, a Web3 confidentiality-as-a-service provider, has closed an oversubscribed strategic round led by The Venture Reality Fund. a16z CSX led this investment to support accelerating Inco’s mission. The company is releasing its inaugural product, Inco Lightning, on Base Sepolia. Inco Lightning aims to bring that level of confidentiality to every...

US Eyes Bitcoin, Gold to Anchor New Financial Order

US Eyes Bitcoin, Gold to Anchor New Financial Order

The United States is reportedly planning to leverage Bitcoin and gold as anchor assets for a new global financial system. The implementation plan for this initiative includes growing the nation’s Bitcoin reserves, likely through additional confiscation and direct purchase of Bitcoin by state governments. Such a move would be bolstered...

CARV ID Unifies User Profiles, Centralizing Online Presence

CARV ID Unifies User Profiles, Centralizing Online Presence

To this end, CARV recently launched CARV ID, a new system designed to centralize users’ online presences. CARV ID seeks to bring all of these profiles together under one unified identity, simplifying the digital identity management experience. The initiative is a response to the increasing demand for people to take...

Zyber 365 Group and Agna Capital Forge Alliance to Revolutionize AI Development

Zyber 365 Group and Agna Capital Forge Alliance to Revolutionize AI Development

Zyber 365 Group and Agna Capital have formed an exclusive strategic partnership. Collectively, they want to ensure that the future of artificial intelligence development serves society’s interests. Bringing together knowledge from both tech-forward communities, the partnership seeks to develop truly decentralized AI systems powered by Web3 infrastructure. The strategic partnership...

Unstoppable Domains and Derad Network Introduce .derad TLD for Web3 Aviation Identity

Unstoppable Domains and Derad Network Introduce .derad TLD for Web3 Aviation Identity

The new .derad top-level domain (TLD) was introduced by Unstoppable Domains to highlight the fight against digital censorship. This thrilling announcement is the result of their collaboration with Intercon sea Inc, home of the Derad Network. This initiative addresses the critical need for interoperable digital identity solutions across a global...

DeGods Founder Steps Down! What's Next for the NFT Project?

So DeGods NFT project is at a really interesting inflection point. DeGoogled now Immutable CEO Rohun Vora, better known by his pseudonym DeGods, has resigned as CEO after three years running the ship. Leadership is changing. Reinforcing that trend, DeGods NFT sales are blasting off, particularly on Ethereum. This shift...

Crypto Developments Unfold Globally

Ripple's donations to Donald Trump, Russia's crypto platform for investors, crypto firms pursuing U.S. banking licenses, DeGods' trading surge, and Kyrgyzstan's collaboration with Binance highlight the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space. Taken together, these events are indicative of a larger, more dynamic shift in the global landscape of digital...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

DeGods' Frank Out! Can New Leadership Revive the NFT Project?

Frank DeGods, the face and CEO of the DeGods NFT project, has stepped down after three years at the helm. His departure presents a turning point for the highly criticized project. While DOT’s fate hangs in the balance, could this agency be revitalized by new leadership? This comes after a...

DeGods' Frank Exit: A Warning Sign for Web3's 'Cult of Personality'?

Frank DeGods is out. Poof. And just like that, one of the most iconic characters of the NFT space has departed. While some are celebrating fresh blood and a new direction for DeGods, I can't help but see this as a flashing neon sign screaming about a problem festering within...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

Frank DeGods Departs as DeGods CEO, Paving Way for New Leadership

Frank, best known in the Web3 ecosystem as Frank Vora—the name he uses on X, formerly Twitter—has officially resigned as CEO in order to focus on building…whatever comes next. He was integral to the success of the DeGods NFT project. Co-founded by Frank in 2021, DeGods has been a fascinating...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...