They’ve recently entered into a strategic partnership with STEPN, the world’s leading Web3 lifestyle app. For AFA, this cross-sector collaboration is a big deal. All with the goal of increasing its worldwide footprint, creating new lines of revenue, and bringing fans closer to the action than ever before. The collaboration...
In another green step, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is going all-in on Web3 through STEPN.Genesis NFT sneakers, autographed jerseys, match tickets… Who wouldn’t want to do this? Before we all get carried away about how cool this all is, let’s slow down a bit. Is this a true move...
We all know it. Many of us have used it. But truthfully, for Indian artists, it’s usually like running a maze with a blindfold. High fees, delayed payments, and a constant battle for visibility – it's enough to crush the spirit of even the most talented creative. What if there...
Upwork has long been the undisputed king of the Indian freelance jungle. The winds are shifting. What I am starting to see are storm clouds on the horizon – regulatory storm clouds, that is. India no doubt is a huge market, the second biggest after US. In fact, last year...
Third, India has an opportunity to leapfrog the Web3 freelancing trend, which could fundamentally change the dynamics of the country’s gig economy. Web3 platforms are still nascent, but they’re already addressing issues faced by Indian freelancers on legacy platforms. They assist in the fight against late payments and eliminate expensive...
India is the 2nd largest freelance market in the world, after the US. It’s a vibrant landscape that’s ripe for major disruption in the world of online work. Just in 2023, Indian freelancers raked in more than $1 billion combined, underscoring their immense role in the worldwide gig economy. Platforms...
The abrupt demise of Gala Games' The Walking Dead: Empires isn't just about a failed NFT game. This troubling state of affairs should set off alarm bells. Consider it Web3’s canary in the coal mine, sounding the alarm for more regulatory oversight in the largely unregulated space that is Web3....
Web3 was supposed to be different. Decentralization, artist empowerment, true ownership – these were the buzzwords. Now, Gala Games is pulling the plug on The Walking Dead: Empires, and the silence from many corners is deafening. This is not just a lost game, this is a broken covenant. Emerging artists...
The impending sunset of The Walking Dead: Empires by Gala Games isn't just another game closure. Surprisingly, or rather not at all, it’s a blaring klaxon that Web3 gaming is the Wild West and we need regulatory guardrails ASAP. We’re not just talking about digital assets, NFTs, promised permanence, these...
The Walking Dead: Empires is shuffling off this mortal coil. New technology platform Gala Games has announced plans to wind down operations. Billions of people, especially deep in emerging markets, were just dealt a body blow by this move. Is this simply another example of an unfortunate game closure, or...
