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The Dawn of Ronin

Ronin’s Newsletter • 73 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Ronin blockchain has experienced significant growth in daily active users, market capitalization, and total value locked throughout 2023.
  2. The upgrade to Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) strengthened Ronin's security and decentralized the network, paving the way for more infrastructure development.
  3. Ronin introduced innovative features like Mavis Market for NFT creators, Ronin Name Service (RNS) for gamertags, and the Ronin Wallet with over 1.2 million new addresses in the past year.

Introducing: Mavis Market!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 110 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Mavis Market is Ronin's first generalized NFT marketplace and is now live.
  2. RON is the official currency of Mavis Market and can be used for transactions.
  3. Creators can set their own royalties on Mavis Market, ensuring fair compensation at the protocol level.

The Next Hypecycle: DomainFi

$5.vc • 7 implied HN points • 15 Jul 25
🔮 Crypto Web3
  1. DomainFi is a new sector that mixes identity, finance, and decentralized services, which is expected to grow as more people adopt Web3 technology.
  2. Web3 domains offer real ownership and control over online identities, making them more secure and less susceptible to censorship compared to traditional domains.
  3. As interest in Web3 increases, DomainFi could attract speculators and investors, creating a new market for valuable digital assets and potentially leading to the next big hype cycle.

Welcome to Ronin, W3GG and DONAT3!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🔮 Crypto Web3
  1. Ronin has welcomed two new partners, W3GG and Donat3, to enhance its ecosystem. This means more activities and opportunities for everyone involved.
  2. W3GG is a fun questing platform with 100,000 users where players can earn rewards. Signing up now will get you a special token and even more chances for rewards later.
  3. Donat3 is a new tipping platform that allows creators to receive tips in Ronin tokens. Streamers can reward their fans while also building a community around their content.

Progressive Ownership: A Model for Application Tokens

Li's Newsletter • 60 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Crypto has evolved through Proof of Work, ICOs, and Airdrops for token distribution, each with lessons on network growth.
  2. The concept of Progressive Ownership suggests using revenue sharing and allowing users to opt into ownership for sustainable growth.
  3. Building products that meet user needs, using revenue sharing, and transitioning loyal users to economic ownership are key steps in implementing Progressive Ownership.
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Newsletter #0: Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Decoding Coding • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jan 23
🔮 Crypto Web3
  1. Zero-knowledge proofs let someone prove they know something without giving away the actual information. It's like showing you can perform a magic trick without revealing how it’s done.
  2. These proofs have been around since the 1980s and have evolved into important applications in areas like finance and identity verification, especially in Web3 technologies.
  3. ZKPs have key properties like completeness and soundness, but they also come with challenges like being complex to implement and vulnerable to quantum computing attacks.

Five ways to improve developer experience in web3

web3 devx • 2 HN points • 05 May 24
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Developer Experience (DevX) is crucial in web3 as it drives transaction volume, TVL, and revenue.
  2. Great DevX involves creating a North Star Metric, focusing on Developer Moments of Truth (DMOT), and structuring documentation around key use cases.
  3. To improve DevX, companies should over-engineer solutions for the unhappy path, leverage the community through grants, airdrops, and bug bounty programs.

Through Your User's Eyes

Tribal Knowledge • 19 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Users don't see products like creators do. They focus on the problem and need the solution to be presented clearly and function well.
  2. Understanding the technical capabilities of users is crucial. Intuitive design is key, as Apple exemplifies in their products.
  3. Building with user experience in mind is essential. Software should be intuitive, especially for everyday consumers, as clunky designs are no longer tolerated.

Crash the Runiverse Starts TODAY!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Crash the Runiverse is a 5-day event starting on January 14th, allowing players to dive into the game and earn rewards.
  2. There’s a big airdrop happening with a token called Quanta, which players can earn by participating during the event.
  3. A new feature called the Omen system lets players change dungeon difficulty to earn more rewards as they level up.

Announcing the Variant Founder Fellowship

Li's Newsletter • 42 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Announcement of the Variant Founder Fellowship, a new program for web3 founders at the earliest stages
  2. The fellowship emphasizes a network-based, peer learning model to foster innovation in crypto
  3. Tailored for founders in crypto, the program offers specialized knowledge on topics unique to web3

How to learn web3 in 2023 (JS)

The ZenMode • 42 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Web3 is the decentralized version of the internet, aiming to eliminate intermediaries and give users more control over their data.
  2. To learn Web3, start by understanding blockchain, cryptocurrencies, dApps, smart contracts, and NFTs, then move on to more advanced topics and experiment with tools.
  3. Engage with the Web3 community, join online communities, attend events, follow industry leaders, and keep learning as the technology evolves.

[EVM: Zero to Hero] Smart Contracts

Coinsights • 38 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Smart contracts on blockchains have key properties of being transparent and decentralized.
  2. Smart contracts consist of key components like address, balance, storage, and code.
  3. Decentralized Apps (dApps) act as the user-friendly gateway to interact with smart contracts.

DAOs Are the Future of Work

Crypto Good • 26 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  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.

Fight League is Coming to Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Fight League franchise is coming to Ronin with the launch of 'Fight League Survivor' game in Q1 2024.
  2. GMonsters, supported by MIXI, aims to pioneer Web3 entertainment through games, anime, comics, and physical merchandise.
  3. The closed beta of 'Fight League Survivor' will feature gameplay where players defend their avatar against monsters and bosses for 15-minute rounds.

#94 - OpenAI does your Tasks, Jio wants to bring Web3 to masses, another framework hosts webpages, understanding in-flight entertainment & more

The Nibble • 4 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. OpenAI continues to develop tools that can handle your tasks better, making it easier for you to work efficiently.
  2. Jio is teaming up with Polygon to bring Web3 technology to a large number of users in India, which could open up new opportunities in the crypto space.
  3. A new feature called 'Import Attributes' in ECMAScript allows developers to import not just JavaScript modules but also other types of files, simplifying how they manage different resources.

Grant Orb: Your Expert AI Grant Writer

Crypto Good • 9 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Web3
  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.

Meet Cabin: Airbnb as a Network State

Crypto Good • 3 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Cabin is reimagining Airbnb as a network state for digital nomads.
  2. Trust is key on Cabin, with an onchain reputation system for listing and booking.
  3. Cabin focuses on community governance and making blockchain participation user-friendly.

The Non-Transferable Future of Web3

Crypto Good • 3 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  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.

Mitch Anzuoni: DESENSITIZED WEB: A SURVEY OF CRYPTOLITERATURE

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
📚 Literature Web3
  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.

Enshrine Computing

Enshrine Computing • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. Autonomous computing by Enshrine is focused on Web3.
  2. Enshrine Computing solves the problem of smart contracts lacking interaction with private off-chain data.
  3. Enshrine's mission is to make secure computing accessible to all with an emphasis on community involvement.

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

Web3 for Analytics Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Web3
  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.

LexDAO April 2023 Recap

⚔️ LexNews+ ⚖️ • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  1. LexDAO is working on funding through Gitcoin Beta and hosting a Legal Engineering Summit in May.
  2. LexDAO Study Group is engaging in advocacy efforts, such as petitioning against the bill HB3479.
  3. LexClinic received a Creative Commons grant and is expanding with a Q root node and Hypercerts financing.

Web3: What I Know So Far

Tribal Knowledge • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 22
🕹 Technology 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 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.

What is the NFT Lore Layer?

skry • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🔮 Crypto Web3
  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.

Step 7: Build in Public and Storytelling 🎬

Crypto Good • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 23
🔮 Crypto Web3
  1. When building in public, share your story consistently to engage and connect with your audience.
  2. Authenticity and honesty are crucial in storytelling; be yourself and show all aspects of your journey.
  3. Storytelling creates emotional connections that build trust and invite people to be part of your cause.

Step 1: Intro to Impact DAOs

Crypto Good • 0 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🔮 Crypto Web3
  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.

BREAKING NEWS: RON TRADEABLE ON BINANCE

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Web3
  1. Ron token is now tradeable on Binance with multiple trading pairs available
  2. RON is the native token of Ronin, fueling network activities and accruing value from various fees
  3. Ronin is making strides as a gaming blockchain through partnerships and first-mover advantage

Future of NFT marketplace & buidling Flip.xyz

sonsofcrypto • 0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Web3
  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 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 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
  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.