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Will Gottsegen

Will Gottsegen

Will Gottsegen was CoinDesk's media and culture reporter. He graduated from Pomona College with a degree in English and has held staff positions at Spin, Billboard, and Decrypt.

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¿Qué hacen realmente las DAOs?
Las organizaciones autónomas descentralizadas apoyan comunidades, financian proyectos e incentivan el compromiso. Pero quizás hagan demasiado.
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By Will Gottsegen
Sep 30, 2021 at 8:26 p.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2021
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Can Crypto Put a Price on Community?
With a new collection of NFT access keys, Crypto Packaged Goods promises mentorship and exclusive investment opportunities. Can you put a price tag on community?
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By Will Gottsegen
Sep 30, 2021 at 6:39 p.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2021
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Daos
What Do DAOs Actually Do?
“Decentralized autonomous organizations” support communities, fund projects and incentivize engagement. But maybe they do too much.
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By Will Gottsegen
Sep 27, 2021 at 4:47 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2021
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Time’s NFT Launch Sends Gas Fees Spiraling
Keith Grossman, the magazine’s president, admits the rollout was “not ideal.”
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By Will Gottsegen
Sep 24, 2021 at 7:24 p.m. UTC
Sep 24, 2021
Seed Club
Technology
Seed club
Pussy Riot, Ex-Bloomberg Reporter Join ‘Seed Club’ Crypto Accelerator
Seed Club offers mentorship and education in exchange for 3% of a project’s token supply.
Seed Club
By Will Gottsegen
Sep 22, 2021 at 10:10 p.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2021
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Nader Al-Naji, formerly known as "Diamondhands", founder of BitClout
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Nader Al-Naji (Formerly Known as ‘Diamondhands’) Unveils Long-Term Plan for BitClout Blockchain
DeSo, short for “decentralized social,” is backed by major venture capital firms.
Nader Al-Naji, formerly known as "Diamondhands", founder of BitClout
By Will Gottsegen
Sep 21, 2021 at 11:46 a.m. UTC
Sep 21, 2021
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A selection of Bored Apes, one of the best-selling NFT avatar series.
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OpenSea Scandal Shows Need for More NFT Regulation
Crypto purists may bristle at the idea, but greater oversight could foster a safer trading environment.
A selection of Bored Apes, one of the best-selling NFT avatar series.
By Will Gottsegen
Sep 20, 2021 at 8:08 p.m. UTC
Sep 20, 2021
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Nate Chastain's Twitter profile (CoinDesk screenshot)
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Opensea
OpenSea Exec Accused of Insider Trading Resigns
OpenSea’s head of product, Nate Chastain, has resigned following allegations of insider trading.
Nate Chastain's Twitter profile (CoinDesk screenshot)
By Will Gottsegen
Sep 16, 2021 at 9:36 p.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2021
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Crypto Media Company Forefront Raises $2.1M to Cover World of Social Tokens
The funding round was led by 1kx, with contributions from MetaCartel Ventures, Scalar Capital and others.
Forefront (screenshot, modified by CoinDesk)
By Will Gottsegen
Sep 16, 2021 at 5:23 p.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2021
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A selection of Bored Apes, one of the best-selling NFT series on OpenSea. (Screenshot)
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Opensea
Insider Trading Allegations Rock OpenSea, NFT Marketplace Responds
Nate Chastain, OpenSea’s head of product, is at the center of the scandal that emerged on Twitter on Tuesday night.
A selection of Bored Apes, one of the best-selling NFT series on OpenSea. (Screenshot)
By Will Gottsegen
Sep 15, 2021 at 6:46 p.m. UTC
Sep 15, 2021
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