Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, the studio behind the wildly popular Fortnite video game, took center stage at the 2023 Game Developer Conference to share his vision for the metaverse, despite recent layoffs at the company. Fortnite, a game that transcended its status as a mere video game, now stands as a modern-dayContinueContinue reading “Fortnite’s Metaverse Evolution: Epic Games CEO Unveils Vision Amidst Company Layoffs”
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The Rise of SocialFi: Decentralized Social Media Meets Finance
In the ever-evolving landscape of Web3, a new concept known as SocialFi is taking center stage. SocialFi, or SoFi, which combines social media and decentralized finance (DeFi), represents a groundbreaking shift in the way we interact with social platforms and manage our digital identities. As of today, the most popular SocialFi apps include Friend.tech, HookedContinueContinue reading “The Rise of SocialFi: Decentralized Social Media Meets Finance”
Tesla Website Code Hints at Dogecoin Payment Option for Cybertruck
In a surprising turn of events, the codebase of Tesla’s website has revealed a potential new payment option – Dogecoin – for purchasing the much-anticipated Cybertruck. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has been at the forefront of promoting Dogecoin, and this recent discovery has sparked speculation about the company’s plans for embracing the popularContinueContinue reading “Tesla Website Code Hints at Dogecoin Payment Option for Cybertruck”
Ethereum Foundation Sells 1,700 ETH Amid Market Fluctuations
The Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the Ethereum cryptocurrency, made headlines recently by selling 1,700 ETH on October 9, 2023, through the Uniswap exchange. They exchanged this ETH for 2.7 million USD Coin (USDC) at a rate of $1,611 per coin. Interestingly, the sale of ETH by the Ethereum Foundation had an impact onContinueContinue reading “Ethereum Foundation Sells 1,700 ETH Amid Market Fluctuations”
The POL Upgrade on Polygon Network: Everything You Need to Know
The blockchain ecosystem is continually evolving, with platforms often updating their frameworks to offer better scalability, security, and interoperability. One such significant development that has garnered a lot of attention lately is the POL upgrade on the Polygon (formerly known as Matic) network. If you’re a developer, investor, or a cryptocurrency enthusiast, this article aimsContinueContinue reading “The POL Upgrade on Polygon Network: Everything You Need to Know”
Hic et Nunc is a lesson on Web 3.0 technology
One of the most popular NFT marketplaces on the Tezos blockchain, Hic et Nunc (HEN), randomly disappeared from the Internet recently. Its disappearance sparked some confusion and worry over what happens to everyone’s assets who used the marketplace. And for that reason, the discontinuation of HEN provides a great learning opportunity on how Web 3.0ContinueContinue reading “Hic et Nunc is a lesson on Web 3.0 technology”
Memecoins like SHIB might be good for crypto
Over the past week, the memecoin market has been pumping hard, with Shibu Inu coin ($SHIB) leading the pack. SHIB is another “dog coin” similar to the infamous Dogecoin ($DOGE), which saw its own pump earlier this year. When memecoins skyrocket like this, it causes a lot of controversy within the crypto space. While someContinueContinue reading “Memecoins like SHIB might be good for crypto”
Facebook’s outage is a reminder of why we need decentralization
A couple of weeks ago, the Internet was in an uproar as Facebook and its subsidiary apps Instagram and WhatsApp were down for most of the day. While frustrating for most, it became a moment of clarity for all who frequent these platforms. All the while, users began migrating to other social platforms such asContinueContinue reading “Facebook’s outage is a reminder of why we need decentralization”
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