The hottest Web3 Substack posts right now

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DAOs Are the Future of Work

Crypto Good • 26 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology DAOs Web3 Decentralization Future of work Smart Contracts
  1. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are reshaping the future of work by living and experimenting with new methods in real-time.
  2. DAOs are fundamentally different by design, reimagining work on the decentralized web and setting new standards.
  3. The future of work may be led by DAOs powered by sovereign individuals, AI, and high technology.

Grant Orb: Your Expert AI Grant Writer

Crypto Good • 9 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Generative AI Blockchain Web3 Nonprofits
  1. Grant Orb is an AI grant writer that can create winning grant proposals in minutes with just a brief project outline, saving up to 95% of your time.
  2. AI is transforming the nonprofit sector by making grant writing more efficient and accessible to organizations of all sizes.
  3. Generative AI technology like Grant Orb can quickly and intelligently create compelling grant proposals, allowing organizations to focus more on their mission and fundraising goals.
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The Non-Transferable Future of Web3

Crypto Good • 3 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain NFTs Web3 Cryptocurrency
  1. Non-transferable NFTs are changing the speculative culture of Web3 by focusing on earned tokens that can't be bought or sold.
  2. These non-transferable tokens showcase individuals' complex identities, opening up social and economic opportunities online and offline.
  3. The use of non-transferable NFTs can lead Web3 into the mainstream by emphasizing self-sovereign decentralized identities.

Future of NFT marketplace & buidling Flip.xyz

sonsofcrypto • 0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🕹 Technology NFT Web3 Crypto Marketplace Podcast
  1. Flip.xyz aims to be the best platform for tracking NFT portfolios and emphasizes the importance of royalties to empower creators and decentralize the system.
  2. Collaboration with partners who share the vision of adding real value to NFTs beyond speculation is a key focus for Flip.xyz.
  3. The future of NFT marketplaces may involve specialization, decentralized systems like ZK technology for privacy, and the continued development of utility-driven web3 applications.

The Kaidro Universe Joins the Ronin Movement!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Animation Multimedia Web3
  1. The Kaidro Universe is expanding to include a new multiplayer action RPG within the Ronin Movement, starting as a webcomic and evolving into a multimedia experience.
  2. Gadget-Bot, the studio behind Kaidro, has an impressive background working on major projects such as Jurassic World and Transformers, collaborating with talent like Tim Hedrick from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
  3. Kaidro will introduce a story-driven multiplayer action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where players will battle magic users with mechs, offering a mix of PvP, PvE, and questing.

The Machines Arena Skins are now NFTs on Ronin

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto NFTs Gaming Blockchain Web3
  1. The Machines Arena skins are now mintable as NFTs on Ronin, allowing you to trade them with other players.
  2. The Machines Arena team has received awards for their game development, including Best Web3 Game from the GDWC.
  3. Players can earn rewards by signing up for The Machines Arena's Season 3 Closed Beta Test, including exclusive skins that can also be minted as NFTs.

New (?) and hip (?)

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 21
🕹 Technology Web3 Cryptocurrency Internet Trends Social media Artificial Intelligence
  1. Web3 is a new internet concept aiming to decentralize control through cryptocurrency systems.
  2. Presearch is an example of a Web3 service offering users payments for data and computing power contributions.
  3. Web3 is gaining attention as the potential future of the web, with support from influential figures and tech lobbyists.

Mitch Anzuoni: DESENSITIZED WEB: A SURVEY OF CRYPTOLITERATURE

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
📚 Literature Web3 Digital Media Financing
  1. The rise of web3 platforms like Mirror is changing how writers monetize their content, moving away from ads and grants towards market speculation and tokenizing their work.
  2. Mirror blurs the line between readers and investors, offering backers a stake in the digital assets created by writers, fundamentally altering the traditional relationship between creators and their audience.
  3. While platforms like Mirror offer new financial opportunities for writers, the shift towards a tokenized creative environment raises questions about the true value placed on artistic expression versus financial gain.

Decentralize Your Data Journey: Introducing Web3 for Analytics Engineers Newsletter!

Web3 for Analytics Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Web3 Analytics Blockchain Decentralized Finance Data Analysis
  1. Web3 is transforming the world of data analytics, offering transparency, security, and immutability.
  2. The newsletter "Web3 for Analytics Engineers" provides exclusive tutorials, resource round-ups, best practices, and more to stay ahead in Web3 analytics.
  3. Topics covered include blockchain data analysis, decentralized finance, analytics tools like The Graph, and career growth strategies in Web3.

Web3: What I Know So Far

Tribal Knowledge • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Blockchain Cryptocurrency NFTs Web3
  1. The author shares their experience with cryptocurrency trends and technologies like Coinbase, Nexo, MetaMask, and more, emphasizing the vastness of Blockchain technology.
  2. The author is working on a startup utilizing web3 technology, referencing data on the blockchain and facing data challenges with NFT contracts on Ethereum chain.
  3. The author looks forward to exploring different NFT contract types and working with various blockchains beyond Ethereum, such as Polygon, Solana, Cardano, and Tezos, each presenting unique data challenges and scale issues.

Embracing Change with A Smile

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
💼 Business Corporate strategy Technology Trends Market Dynamics Web3
  1. Amazon always looks for new ways to grow and change. This is because customers have high expectations that keep increasing.
  2. The shift towards Web3 is part of Amazon's strategy to attract more clients to their AWS services.
  3. Embracing change can be challenging, but it's important to keep moving forward with a positive attitude.

A First Principles guide to Data Availability: Part 3

Matthew’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain Ethereum Web3 Decentralization
  1. Data availability (DA) projects are still new and evolving, with challenges in technology and security needing to be overcome. Many are in the early rollout phase and will require time to mature.
  2. EIP-4844 is currently preferred by major existing projects for DA since it integrates easily with Ethereum. Other alternatives like Celestia and EigenDA are gaining attention but have a long way to go.
  3. DA prices have dropped significantly, making it much cheaper for projects to use. However, there's still an excess of capacity over demand, meaning the market will need time to catch up.

A First Principles guide to Data Availability: Part 2

Matthew’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Web3 Data Systems Cryptography Decentralization
  1. Data Availability (DA) is crucial for ensuring that transaction data is accessible and secure, especially as blockchain technology grows. New solutions are needed to handle increased demand without high costs.
  2. There are two main types of DA solutions: Ordered DA, which includes consensus and provides stronger security, and DACs (Data Availability Committees), which focus on scalability and lower costs but offer less security.
  3. Choosing the right DA solution depends on factors like transaction value, data cost, and security needs. Different use cases, like finance or gaming, may prefer different DA features.

Skip the joins with Semantic ABI

HyperArc • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Web3 Data Analysis Open Source Smart Contracts
  1. Semantic ABI helps organize data from Ethereum transactions better. Instead of dealing with lots of confusing tables, it allows you to get a clear view of the data directly.
  2. By using Semantic ABI, you can easily combine data from different sources without complex joins. This saves time and makes analysis simpler.
  3. The library supports features like adding extra meaning to data and finding matches in transactions more efficiently. It's designed to help with analyzing Web3 data easily.

What is the NFT Lore Layer?

skry • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🔮 Crypto NFTs Web3 Gaming Community Analytics
  1. The NFT Lore Layer consists of on-chain assets, storytelling, and a sub-community.
  2. Lore Layer projects redefine the concept of a 'platform' in Web3 by leveraging existing communities without being tied to a specific platform.
  3. Advances in gaming technology are enabling the integration of gaming, storytelling, and community building in the Lore Layer framework.

We're moving! A quick update

The price of agency • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain Decentralization Web3 Smart Contracts Finance
  1. The author is switching their content to a new platform called Mirror, which is similar to Substack but offers some extra features.
  2. You can still follow their posts by subscribing with your email on Mirror, where they already have five posts available for you to read.
  3. The author mentions that their writing has become more frequent and engaging, thanks to the energy from their team.

Step 1: Intro to Impact DAOs

Crypto Good • 0 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🔮 Crypto DeFi Blockchain Web3 Tokenomics
  1. Impact DAOs are decentralized organizations focused on doing good for people and the planet.
  2. Core purpose is crucial and should drive all actions, not just be an afterthought.
  3. Advantages of Impact DAOs include global participation, borderless setup, and decentralized decision-making.