EtherMail Partners With Smurfs’ Society for Web3 NFT Communication and Engagement
EtherMail, a Web3 email solution that enables anonymous and encrypted wallet-to-wallet communication, has announced a strategic partnership with the Smurfs’ Society, a Web3 adventure based on the Smurfs franchise. The partnership will leverage EtherMail's Web3 solution to segment NFT holders based on their NFT’s rarity traits and allow the Smurfs to maintain direct communication with NFT holders. Smurf NFT holders will be eligible for VIP events, private sales, unique rewards, and members-only games and challenges. EtherMail has experienced rapid growth since its launch, onboarding more than 500,000 users and establishing partnerships with popular NFT projects. Earlier this year, EtherMail secured a $4 million pre-Series A funding round led by Tim Draper and Draper Associates.
Artizen Raises $2.2 Million for Web3 Crowdfunding Platform Focused on Culture Projects
Web3 crowdfunding platform Artizen has raised $2.2 million to support creators working at the intersection of art, technology, science, and design. The funding round included contributions from leading Web3 funds, such as Consensys Mesh and Protocol Labs, as well as individual investors. Artizen enables creators to sell unique works of art called Artifacts to fund their projects, with Artifacts holders able to vote on which future projects should be featured on the platform. The project with the most sold Artifacts at the end of a season receives a cash prize, with this season's prize set at $23,492.
Utility Network: A revolutionary AI computing power network that disrupts the cryptocurrency market
Utility Network is a novel distributed blockchain network technology based on TPU (Tensor Processing Units) chip computing power. It combines peer-to-peer payments and verifiable decentralized computing for parallel computing, bringing revolutionary changes to the blockchain network ecosystem and computing market.
Exploring the Potential of Web3: Ownership and Control Over Personal Data
The author of this article is exploring the potential use cases of cryptocurrencies beyond traditional currency definitions, particularly in the area of Web3. Web3 introduces the concept of ownership to the internet, allowing users to have control over their data and payments on a peer-to-peer basis. This is significant because personal data is valuable to third-party businesses, and Web3 would enable users to have complete ownership and control over their data and content.
Immunefi Offers 24/7 Security Coverage for Web3 Clients
Immunefi CEO Michell Amador has highlighted the cost of staffing a 24/7 security desk to respond to reports from white hat hackers. While bug bounty programs pay independent security engineers for catching exploitable errors in code before they turn into a hack, it can be difficult for companies to maintain constant coverage. Immunefi aims to provide this service for Web3 clients, estimating that security scams cost the community around $4 billion in 2022 alone. Amador has also considered the potential of artificial intelligence in the industry, but believes it is still a long way from being able to replace human security engineers.
Kenya partners with Venom Foundation to launch blockchain and Web3 hub in Africa
The Kenyan government has partnered with Venom Foundation to establish a blockchain and Web3 hub in Africa. The hub aims to drive blockchain innovation in key sectors such as finance, supply chain, agriculture, business, and cross-border trade. It will serve as a central platform for African technology companies and government entities to exchange knowledge and collaborate. The deal includes Venom providing tools and resources to support digital transformation in Kenya and other African countries, including blockchain-based solutions for supply chain management, land registry, voting systems, and asset tokenization. The establishment of the blockchain hub is expected to catalyze further innovations in various industries, benefiting people both nationally and globally.
Barbie and Boss Beauties Make Joint Bid to Bring More Women into Web3
Mattel, the maker of Barbie, has partnered with women-led Web3 brand Boss Beauties to release a collection of on-chain virtual collectibles celebrating the 250 careers of the iconic toy figure. The collection, called Boss Beauties x Barbie, features NFTs designed in Boss Beauties' signature style and will be sold for $25 for a pack of four. The collectibles will live on Flow, the NFT-focused blockchain behind NBA Top Shot, and will offer varying levels of rarity, with some unlocking real-world perks such as a limited-edition Barbie "Career of the Year" doll set or a ticket to the immersive "World of Barbie" exhibition. Early access to the collection is available now, with the official launch taking place next week at Veecon.
KNexus-Psyche NFT: KNN3’s first Web3 AIGC NFT debut
KNexus-Psyche is an NFT project that combines Web3 and AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) features, represents a unique initiative that unites the power of Web3 and AIGC to introduce an innovative co-creation process that generates one-of-a-kind digital art pieces. With the use of AIGC technology, users can create custom prompts that reflect their Web3 graph data and preferences, resulting in a personalized and tailored experience.
The Importance of Thorough Research Before Entering Web3: Lessons from the Successes and Failures of Established Web2 Brands
The emergence of Web3 has caught the attention of established Web2 companies, but success in the former requires a different approach. The failure of Porsche's NFT project is an example of this, while Reddit's success in Web3 has surpassed OpenSea's wallet count. Thorough research is necessary before entering Web3, as seen in the unsuccessful attempts of Web2 giants like Porsche, National Geographic, and Liverpool FC. Successful Web2 brands in Web3, such as Nike and Reddit, have conducted thorough research before entering the market and consulted with Web3 native experts. To fully embrace Web3, brands must seek the guidance of experts who understand the market to avoid lacking validation and being out of reach for a wider audience.
Buddha's Cosmic Universe in Cyberspace: Cyber-Buddhism, and the Buddha also Transcends Web3
BUDDH.Ai's Buddhist Cosmic Universe is an application that combines artificial intelligence with Buddhism. Its goal is to build a Web3 project based on blockchain, artificial intelligence, and brain-computer interface technologies. Its main objective is to create a boundless and beautiful pure land cosmic universe for the 800 million global fans of Buddhist culture. It aims to provide eternal happiness and joy to carbon-based humans during the transition to the silicon-based civilization.
