Tag: technology

A16z Invests $70M in EigenLayer Tokens as Eigen Labs Unveils EigenCloud

A16z Invests $70M in EigenLayer Tokens as Eigen Labs Unveils EigenCloud

• NFT Drops

EigenLayer is about to release a new version with big improvements to EigenDA and a preview of EigenVerify. This announcement is timed just as Andreessen Horowitz’s digital asset investment arm increases its investment in EigenLayer. With their recent $70 million token purchase they’ve made a big play in this arena....

NFT's Fatal Flaw Is Here's What Web3 Can Still Fix

NFT's Fatal Flaw Is Here's What Web3 Can Still Fix

• Commentary

Needless to say, the NFT bubble has burst. Remember those headlines screaming about million-dollar JPEGs? Now, these are more like hushed marketplace closings and sorely missing your Bored Ape NFT. I told you so is very attractive, but to be frank, the schadenfreude is getting old. The real question is:...

Own's Blockchain Transparency: A Revolution Or Just Clever Marketing?

Own's Blockchain Transparency: A Revolution Or Just Clever Marketing?

• Commentary

Enter Own, the new Web3 social platform that aims to deliver TikTok-like quick-loading, short-form content with crypto payments and blockchain-powered transparency. A crucial question lingers: Is logging everything on the Base Layer 2 blockchain a genuine revolution for content ownership, or just a brilliantly disguised marketing ploy with potentially dangerous...

Own App Aims to Revolutionize Creator Compensation with Blockchain Technology

Own App Aims to Revolutionize Creator Compensation with Blockchain Technology

• Web3 Projects

Own, the new social media app from former U.S. It guarantees much higher revenue shares and content ownership transparency through the use of blockchain technology. Amir Kaltak and Katia Zaitsev, both former members of the web3 startup Lexit, joined forces with Sarah Mick, one of the designers behind Tinder and...

Xynth88's Web3 Gamble: Will Sony's Blockchain Pay Off?

Xynth88's Web3 Gamble: Will Sony's Blockchain Pay Off?

• Commentary

Sony’s first foray into Web3 being Xynth88, a cyberpunk runner game on the Soneium blockchain, is beyond exciting! It is a bit like watching a smart, experienced gambler make a deep high-risk bet. The initial allure is undeniable. Fast-paced gameplay and a belief in true digital ownership enchant the fantasy....

GDePIN: Democratizing AI Compute Power in Western Markets

GDePIN: Democratizing AI Compute Power in Western Markets

• Facts

At the same time, the rise of artificial intelligence has created an insatiable demand for computing power and with it, GPUs. As with other traditional cloud providers, they tend to be expensive. Further, worries about data privacy add to a general barrier to entry for many potential users. Other potential...

GDePIN: Will AI Pulse Finally Decentralize Power From Big Tech?

GDePIN: Will AI Pulse Finally Decentralize Power From Big Tech?

• Commentary

We’ve all seen it. The hype-filled articles proclaiming AI’s world-changing capabilities, the glitzy demonstrations of generative models suddenly creating art and computer code. But beneath the surface, a more troubling reality simmers: the centralization of AI compute power in the hands of a select few mega-corporations. Thus, they control the...

GDePIN: Will AI Pulse Empower SEA Artists?

GDePIN: Will AI Pulse Empower SEA Artists?

• Commentary

The AI revolution is happening now, and who has a seat at the table? As Silicon Valley titans guard GPU resources, an exciting new initiative—known as GDePIN, from AI Pulse—aims to democratize access. But will it really open up new opportunities for artists from Southeast Asia? Or is this another...

GDePIN: Democratizing AI Compute Power in the West!

GDePIN: Democratizing AI Compute Power in the West!

• Facts

The AI revolution is here, but it's facing a massive roadblock: compute power. Training and running new AI models requires enormous computing capacity. They cannot, however, because traditional centralized providers are ill-equipped to meet the soaring demand. We’re excited that GDePIN (Decentralized GPU Physical Infrastructure Network) is poised to do...

GDePIN's GDPR Compliance: A Game Changer or Just Lip Service for Europe?

GDePIN's GDPR Compliance: A Game Changer or Just Lip Service for Europe?

• Commentary

GDePIN.Global Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network. Sounds impressive, right? AI Pulse, the company behind it, promises a revolution: democratized GPU compute power, solving the AI crunch, all while being GDPR compliant. In an era of tempting tech panaceas, especially when Europe is in the title, should we take this at face...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...

Immutable's Gamble: Will Gas-Free Trading Save Web3 Gaming?

Yet the hype around Web3 gaming is real, offering gamers true digital ownership and player-driven economies. Let’s get real: that promise usually meets a very different fate. High gas fees and a clunky user experience can quickly derail those intentions. Immutable is taking a big bet with its zkEVM and...

Civitas' Immutable Leap: A Win for Emerging Artists in Web3?

I think back to visiting a small art collective in Yangon just a few years ago. It was a time when the energy was electric, the talent readily evident, but the artists themselves were suffering. They were making amazing digital art and wanted to access the global NFT market. Those...

Civitas Adopts Immutable Passport for Gas-Free Gameplay

Welcome to Civitas, an exciting new digital universe where players create and lead their own city-states. To make that experience all the more seamless, they’ve recently added Immutable Passport. This transition allows players to shape their civilization's future using augmented reality (AR), on-chain tools, and subDAOs without incurring gas costs....