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Real Crypto Adoption Needs Real Crypto Infrastructure (These 7 Upgrades, for Starters)

Internet video took off in the 2000s with widespread broadband adoption. What are the equivalent requirements with blockchain technology today?

By Jeff Wilser

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Jan 11, 2023 at 7:02 p.m. UTC

Jan 11, 2023

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Crypto 2023

It’s Been a Year Since NFTs Exploded. Where Are We Headed?

For NFT collectors and creators, this past year marked noticeable changes within the market. From utility to community building, here are just a few trends that will push the space forward in 2023.

By Cam Thompson

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Dec 29, 2022 at 6:36 p.m. UTC

Dec 29, 2022

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From Hairstylist to Crypto Trader: A Cautionary Tale

A New York hairstylist to rock stars became a technical trader in Puerto Rico. Here’s how she got rich, only to lose everything in the crypto winter. This article is part of CoinDesk’s Trading Week.

By Lawrence Lewitinn

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Oct 28, 2022 at 4:02 p.m. UTC

Oct 28, 2022

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What a Web3 Hackathon Teaches Us About Diversity in Crypto

CRADL’s Katherine Paseman helped organize a new type of crypto bootcamp, helping founders address social, environmental and justice issues around the world.

By Daniel Kuhn

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Oct 26, 2022 at 7:59 p.m. UTC

Oct 26, 2022

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Can Web3 Remake Hollywood?

The founders of ToonStar left comfortable jobs at Warner Bros. to make a bet on Web3 entertainment. Can they make fan-driven storytelling work where others haven't? Jeff Wilser tunes in.

By Jeff Wilser

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Sep 14, 2022 at 1:54 p.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2022

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Crypto Fantasy Football Is Here

As the NFL season gets underway, several new crypto-inflected fantasy games are ready for play, says Jeff Wilser.

By Jeff Wilser

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Sep 8, 2022 at 7:49 p.m. UTC

Sep 8, 2022

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Why Crypto Isn't a Tool for Protest in Argentina

The idea that growing stablecoin use can offer a solution to Argentina's persistent economic and political problems doesn't accord with reality, says Leah Callon-Butler after a recent visit.

By Leah Callon-Butler

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Sep 8, 2022 at 1:23 p.m. UTC

Sep 8, 2022

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The Degens' Sports Club

It's like a sportier version of Wall Street Bets, plus bar and NFTs. And it's showing how to build a vibrant community in Web3, says Jeff Wilser.

By Jeff Wilser

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Sep 7, 2022 at 4:02 p.m. UTC

Sep 7, 2022

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Why Crypto Winter Hasn’t Dulled the Passion for Web3 Sex Work

Dead Discords, derailed roadmaps and shrinking market caps have not deterred those who think crypto could reshape adult entertainment for the better.

By Xinyi Luo

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Sep 2, 2022 at 1:46 p.m. UTC

Sep 2, 2022

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Nfts

What's Your NFT Really Worth? This Man Is Using AI to Find Out

Nikolai Yakovenko has harnessed the power of machine learning for everything from professional baseball to human genomics. Now he’s coming for NFTs.

By Eli Tan

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Jul 7, 2022 at 6:11 p.m. UTC

Jul 7, 2022

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