The New York Times
Reality Intrudes on a Utopian Crypto Vision
9 min read · Mar 8th · The cryptocurrency boom has spawned enterprises democratically governed by a community of users. Or that’s the theory. Making it work has been much messier.
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a16z
Building and Running a DAO: Why Governance Matters
~17 min read · 2021-11-03 · As DeFi and NFT communities grow enormously in size, how to govern decentralized protocols takes on added importance. Now and over the next few years, one of the most immediate challenges facing these…
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structure3c.com
[Podcast] What Role Might NFTs Play In Future Communities?
1 min read · Mar 10th · Subscribe to the Cohere Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts
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supplain.io
Here are the top NFTs with Utility [Updated List]
8 min read · Mar 10th · NFTs with utility is the future of the NFT space. Read our updated list of the top NFT utilities that carry real-world and quantifiable value.
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youtube.com
What is a DAO? All you need to know about decentralized autonomous organizations
Mar 7th · Cointelegraph’s Jackson DuMont, director of video production, explains what is a decentralized autonomous organization and how DAOs work.tackles the topic of...
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The New Yorker
The Promise of DAOs, the Latest Craze in Crypto
6 min read · Jan 28th · The blockchain business model has made headlines for sensational ploys. But in quieter corners DAOs are forging a promising new ecosystem for digital startups.
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a16z
The Missing Link Between Web2 and Web3: Custody
10 min read · Feb 19th · The pathway to more widespread web3 adoption starts with familiar web2 onboarding user journeys before branching out further with with non-custodial wallets.
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one37pm.com
The Definitive Timeline of Early NFTs on Ethereum
Feb 22nd · This list doesn’t include every NFT on Ethereum, but it does include the most significant NFTs that have gone down as the first NFTs ever developed.
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MarketWatch
Twitter's new NFT profile feature ruffles feathers in crypto community, including those of Elon Musk
2 min read · Feb 22nd · The crypto community is having mixed feelings about Twitter's move to allow some users to use non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, as their profile pictures.
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HackerNoon | Will NOT Insert LINKS in HN stories
Building a Community Around Your NFT Project is Critical
6 min read · 2021-10-22 · This article talks about NFTs and how to market and build communities around NFT projects.
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georgetownvoice.com
Cartoon Apes and Digital Strippers: Craving for Community in the Pandemic Continues Through NFTs
5 min read · Feb 22nd · NFT communities, among others, offer the chance to connect with like-minded people who care about their digital identities – no matter where they live.
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Mashable
So you spent millions on an NFT. Here's what you actually bought.
5 min read · 2021-03-13 · The answer is both simpler and much more complicated than you might imagine.
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nature
Mapping the NFT revolution: market trends, trade networks, and visual features
20+ min read · 2021-11-10 · Scientific Reports - Mapping the NFT revolution: market trends,...
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billjohnston.io
Exiting the Social Boom and the Entering the Era of Transformational Communities
4 min read · 2021-08-01 · I feel very fortunate to have established a career developing communities (both on and offline) over the last 20+ years. During this time, I’ve seen a steady series of boom and bust cycles fo…
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andjelicaaa.substack.com
The Web3 playbook for brands
4 min read · Jan 24th · Strategic opportunities beyond NFTs
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blockworks.co
JPMorgan Enters the Metaverse With Virtual Decentraland Lounge
2 min read · Feb 16th · JPMorgan jumped into the nascent space with a virtual lounge in popular blockchain-based world Decentraland.
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