Saying Goodbye to The Airdrop
But CoinDesk is not abandoning Web3 content.
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Aug 18, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
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The Airdrop
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The Airdrop was a weekly newsletter breaking down what matters in NFTs, the metaverse and Web3.
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Base Is Here, But Some of Its Projects Raise Red Flags
This week, Coinbase launched its new Base blockchain while DeGods NFTs are way up after the project announced its upcoming Season III series. Plus, Microsoft and Aptos are teaming up to launch new blockchain AI tools.
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Aug 12, 2023 at 1:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2023
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NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3
This week, new reports were released that point to a major slowdown in NFT trading. Plus, Etihad Airways will soon let its community of frequent fliers stake NFTs for miles.
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Aug 5, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2023
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Reddit Returns With New NFTs and Crypto Twitter Leaves Threads on Read
Reddit launched Gen 4 of its NFT Collectible Avatars while Amazon expanded its blockchain tools. Also, crypto influencers shared thoughts on Threads and indicated that they aren’t ready to leave Twitter just yet.
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Jul 29, 2023 at 1:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 29, 2023
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OpenSea’s New Deal, McNuggets Land in the Metaverse
The NFT marketplace is letting collectors trade directly with one another, McDonald’s launches a virtual experience and more Web3 news of the week.
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Jul 21, 2023 at 4:06 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2023
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Google Plays Nice With NFTs, Starbucks Puts Ex-MLB Star’s NFT Project on Deck
Google is allowing NFTs in games in its play store, while Starbucks recruits Micah Johnson’s Aku character for its next at-bat with NFTs.
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Jul 14, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2023
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Collectors Are Bored of Apes and Don’t Want to Pay Royalties
The floor price for Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs has sunk and creator royalty payments shrunk to their lowest in two years. Plus, Tom Brady’s sports collectibles site Autograph is reportedly moving away from crypto.
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Jul 7, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 7, 2023
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Azuki Is Rebuilding After Its Elementals Mint Mishap
Azuki’s latest expansion of its NFT ecosystem missed the mark, while Candy Digital and Palm NFT are merging together to create a superpowered NFT production studio. Also, Warner Music Group and Polygon are launching a blockchain music accelerator program.
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Jun 30, 2023 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2023
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How Gaming, Loyalty and Entertainment Are Adapting to the Rise of NFTs and Web3
The gaming, entertainment and loyalty industries are poised for big changes, thanks to Web3 tech such as NFTs and DAOs. We talk to the experts on how. Plus, Nike and Puma announced new digital partnerships that show Web3 is still kicking.
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Jun 23, 2023 at 6:32 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2023