How do you keep your crypto safe?
Keeping yourself secure in the world of cryptocurrencies isn't difficult at all.
You just need to follow a few basic rules. Check how ππ½
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/your-crypto-will-get-hacked
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Keeping
Warren Davidson (House Republicans) introduce bill, A16Z is expanding to the UK, Bank of China International and Union Bank of Switzerland Collaborate to Issue First Tokenized Notes on Ethereum, Arbitrum onboards Norwayβs Digital Krone, Introducing Polygon 2.0, The Shoe Wars of 2023 & more!
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GM! π«‘π
Start your Sunday with a healthy dose of #web3 news.
A π§΅ π
1/ Art Blocks NFT Sells for $6.2 Million in Sotheby's Auction.
Ringers #879, a.k.a. "The Goose," was sold for over $6.2 million (incl. fees) at a Sotheby's auction on the 16th of June.
The NFT is believed to be bought by the notable NFT art collector @punk6529.lens.
2/ Congressman Warren Davidson files bill to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
The bill aims to restructure the SEC by redistributing power from the chair to other commissioners, adding a sixth commissioner, and creating an executive director role.
3/ a16z is expanding to the UK
A16Z is one of the biggest VC firms in the US.
They plan to open their first international office in London later this year and will host the next Crypto Startup School there in 2024.
The London Office will be led by Sriram Krishnan .
4/ Bank of China International & Union Bank of Switzerland collaborated to Issue First Tokenized Notes on Ethereum.
BOCI has successfully issued CNH 200 million ($28 million) in digitally structured notes in Hong Kong.
5/ Arbitrum onboards Norwayβs Digital Krone.
Recently, they announced the launch of a bridge between Norwayβs CBDC and BRΓK.
BRΓK is an Arbitrum-based platform for tracking & managing shareholder data for unlisted companies, introduced by the Norwegian Govt.
6/ Polygon Labs reveals Polygon 2.0 upgrades.
Polygon aims to build the Value Layer of the Internet.
Polygon 2.0 aims to make Ethereum resemble the rest of the Internet by creating a network of ZK-powered L2 chains, enabling unlimited scalability and unified liquidity.
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GM! π«‘π
Start your Sunday with a healthy
In this video, Noam Herwitz from Alchemy shares valuable insights on building self-custody, decentralized systems, and enhancing the user experience for billions of future Web3 users.
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Do you think that the unlock of $BLUR today will cause a market crash?
(The token is already down 30% in the last 7 days)
https://snapshot.org/#/orbapp.eth/proposal/0x5e29228aeb18794679c1866e7c78b93f6a8acf4051db66c0939417d12b01eeb8
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Do you think that the unlock of
The SEC Sues Coinbase & Binance, Apple Vision PRO, Louis Vuitton NFTs, Atomic wallet hack, Frank Degods announces de[id], Sound.xyz on an L2? & more!
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The SEC Sues Coinbase Binance, Apple
GM! What a shit show out thereβ¦
- Crypto. com shuts down institutional services in the US
- Robinhood will delist ADA, Matic and SOL.
- Binance and Coinbase are getting sued
- The most popular Alts are down 20% or more
The main takeaways:
1. The US is at war against crypto and theyβll regret it down the line
2. Having your money in Altcoins during a bear market is a BIG mistake
Stay safe out there friends!!
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With EIP 6551, an #NFT can now own other NFTs. πΌοΈ
This changes the game: your NFT is not valued at its floor price anymore. πΈ
Instead, it's valued based on the assets it owns. π°
Sick, ainβt it? π₯Έ
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With EIP 6551, an NFT can now
In this video, we delve into the fascinating concept of EIP 6551, also known as NFTs inside NFTs, and explore why it's a game-changer for the web3 space.
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In this video, we delve into the
Bom dia π΅πΉ
Weβre going to attend Epic Web3 Conf in Lisbon and weβre hosting a meetup for drinks & food on the 08th of June.
Come along, letβs connect and have fun! RSVP ππ½
https://app.littleatlas.xyz/conference/epicweb3/365807950575435857
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Weβre going to attend Epic
In this video we dive into the world of blockchain with Dan Schmerin, founder of Metaversal, exploring his journey from the White House to web3, discussing data ownership, onboarding skeptics, and exciting web3 projects that are changing the game.
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In this video we dive into the
In this video we dive into the world of blockchain with Dan Schmerin, founder of Metaversal, exploring his journey from the White House to web3, discussing data ownership, onboarding skeptics, and exciting web3 projects that are changing the game.
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In this video we dive into the
In this episode Jay and Kyle talk about Worldcoin, the groundbreaking Proof of Humanity protocol, revolutionizing human verification and biometric technology in the digital age.
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StepN app integrates Apple Pay (first ppp to enable buying NFTs in app), Pudgy Penguins smash Amazon debut selling over 20,000 toys, Bitcoin Miami highlights, can MetaMask can withhold your taxes, Game Wallet - A hardware wallet with ho firmware updates on your old Game Boy, cool stuff happening on Avalanche, VeeCon highlights & much, much more web3 news!
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Current Market Scenario: π
Onchain metrics: Bullish β
Technical analysis: Bullish β
Macro: Bullish β
Sentiment: Bearish β
This is the perfect time to capitalize on the opportunity.
When sentiment turns bullish, it'll be too late and probably near the bull market top.
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Current Market Scenario: π
Onchain metrics: Bullish
Hear me out: Real estate on the blockchain!
Let's start with this beautiful, spacious apartment in Manhattan.
Step 1: Tokenize into an NFT
Step 2: Rent the NFT
Step 3: Charge 5k/month
Normally, it would be 3k/month but remember, this is an NFT!
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Hear me out: Real estate on the
Should we bring on a guest next week to talk about the macro markets?π€
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The web3 101 to thrive:
- ππβοΈ
- Stick to your plan
- Stay away from fads
- Don't bet against web3
- Don't get caught up in hype cycles
- Focus on sustainable business models
- Remind yourself that web3 is the next big phase on the internet
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The Web3 Academy team trying to sleep since the $PEPE launch
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S/O Candy for taking this home! You deserve it π₯³
Wanna meet Candy? Join our Discord:
https://w3academy.io/web3-academy-membership/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=lens&utm_campaign=communitymemberofthemonth
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Fun fact: 124,000,000 wallets (not people) have interacted with stablecoins thus far!
But which is the #1 stablecoin that has seen the most interactions?
Guess correctly by commenting below & win a 7-day free trial to Web3 Academy PRO.
Winners announced tomorrow :)
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Fun fact: 124,000,000 wallets (not people) have
WAGBO - We're All Going to Be Okay π
That's the mantra of Okay Bears, a typical PFP collection that rapidly evolved into an advertising powerhouse set to revolutionize charity, engagement and branding π
A fascinating project that we explored in Monday's newsletter π
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/okay-bears-nft-project-advertising-powerhouse?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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WAGBO We're All Going to Be
The 2 AI songs that have gone viral are both of Drake:
1. Heart on My Sleeve
2. Winter is Cold
Do we think that this happened organically and it's a coincidence or is Drake behind this? π
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The 2 AI songs that have gone
Another fun fact on stablecoins: ~37,000,000 (first time) interactions (out of a total 124M) happened this year π€―
30% of all-time interactions happened in 2023.
Super interesting considering the FUD around UST, BUSD, USDT & USDC
Nov 2022: 4M
Dec 2022: 7M
Jan 2023: 7.6M
Feb 2023: 9M
Mar 2023: 11.8M
Apr 2023: 8.6M
Insane growth for stablecoins π
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Another fun fact on stablecoins: ~37,000,000 (first
'web3 is confusing'
That's a phrase we'll never hear again after we launch our new (100% FREE) Web3 Rabbit Hole Course
That's the place where we, and YOU will send all newbies to confidently onboard in web3.
π if you're excited
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'web3 is confusing'
That's a phrase we'll never
Are you a content writer?
We want you on our team! We're on the lookout for a talented content writer with a passion for web3 that will help us take our free newsletter to the next level
Wanna work in web3? Don't hesitate to apply π
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ufdD3ZbZvCwjtLcjJWkZkIJRGLEn_EpP1UJ8l-kwkwU/edit
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Who are your favorite onchain analysts?
We wanna know everyone who ππβοΈ
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What do you tell your frens & fam when you want to onboard them to web3?
If you need help, we recently built a Spotify playlist for beginners in web3!
Feel free to share this with your frens and fam!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VL396qTedMRA1k0Tww8xx?si=5d21ce1223374c55&nd=1
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"I feel like that was one of our best PRO reports ever" - @KyleReidhead on our latest PRO report π
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/w3a-pro-this-crypto-cycle-is-different?utm_medium=social&utm_source=lens
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"I feel like that was one of
PRO ANNOUNCEMENT: Our upcoming PRO report this week will be written by Mark Helfman.
Who's Mark?
- Prev HackerNoon Noonie nominee
- Author of 3 books (Consensusland, From Bust to Boom & Bitcoin or Bust: Wall Streetβs Entry Into Cryptocurrency)
Mark will write a macro newsletter on #bitcoin & #crypto to help you understand where opportunities lie.
We're excited for this one. If you are too, make sure you go PRO:
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/subscribe?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=twitter
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PRO ANNOUNCEMENT: Our upcoming PRO report this
In a few weeks, @KyleReidhead will be speaking at @TheTiltNews's Creator Economy Expo!
Wanna listen to our boy live?
Then book your tickets for Cleveland, Ohio in May 1-3 π
https://cex.events/
P.S - If you're a PRO @ Web3 Academy, you get $100 off your ticket!
Head to the # pro-perks channel in our Discord to claim your discount π₯³
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In a few weeks, @KyleReidhead will be
By simply being present & learning in web3, you're setting yourself up for success!
Once every web2 company will focus on #web3 (it will happen), they'll look for people like YOU, who can guide them.
The opportunities will be plenty ;)
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By simply being present learning in
So we wanted do this this circle trend on Twitter and this app asked us to allow it to: follow/unfollow accounts for us, post and delete on our behalf, create/delete lists, change our profile & settings..
WHAT??
All for a circle image with a few faces on it
Meanwhile, the only thing the same app on Lens needs is your handle.
It'll pull all the engagement info it needs from the blockchain.
Easy
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So we wanted do this this circle
Watch the full episode to understand Account Abstraction & how smart contract wallets work! π
https://youtu.be/QPLlg05kvzU
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Was this tweet written by AI or @raulchisluca.lens?
Soon, you won't be able to tell.
Unless we use #web3 tech to authenticate humane work and differentiate it from #AI generated content.
How do we combine #web3 & AI to avoid losing human touch & interaction?
Find out π
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/can-web3-save-ai?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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Our community on Discord asked for this, so we made it happen!
A Spotify Playlist: Web3 Podcasts for Beginners
If you're onboarding frens and fam to web3, simply share this playlist with them so they get the foundations straight!
Enjoy:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VL396qTedMRA1k0Tww8xx?si=b7ebb714ccbb4436
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Today's Macro Masterclass was REALLY wanted by PRO members.
Sorry @crypadvisor.lens (the one PRO who voted π)
Have you read it yet?
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/part-1-macro-masterclass?utm_medium=social&utm_source=lens
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Today's Macro Masterclass was REALLY wanted by
AI is here to make us more productive, not take our jobs!
Embrace it and you'll get ahead
Yesterday, we wrote an article explaining how you can benefit from using AI, which tools are helpful and how it'll disrupt our lives.
Get the lowdown π
http://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/ai-invasion-embrace-the-future?utm_medium=social&utm_source=lens
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Lens Protocol will surpass:
- 10,000,000 follows
and
- 1,000,000 total comments
Very soon... β
And there's nothing you can do about it :)
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Tomorrow's the release of our convo with JP Richardson, the CEO of Exodus wallet.
It's the 3/4 part of our Web3 Wallet Series.
This one's a banger so make sure you follow us at Web3 Academy on all podcast platforms: YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
You don't wanna miss this one!
Get to your fav podcast platform now π
https://linktr.ee/web3academypodcasts
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JUST IN: Microsoft Edge testing built-In Ethereum #crypto wallet.
"Reports of an impending Web3 wallet for the Edge browser comes a month after the tech giant wound down its metaverse unit"
Source: https://blockworks.co/news/microsoft-edge-testing-crypto-wallet
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JUST IN: Microsoft Edge testing built In Ethereum
Heads up PRO members!
The new batch of airdrops have been distributed π
Btw.. You can now add your PRO/FOUNDERS Passes to your Google or Apple wallet, thanks to @UnlockProtocol
Add them and share with us
Here's how: https://twitter.com/ethpass/status/1636035322848092160
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Heads up PRO members!
The new
π€ Immutable x Polygon π€
A partnership announced this week, setting to revolutionize the gaming world forever. π
Gamers are truly in need for ownership and this partnership will enable just that.
Want to learn more?
In today's newsletter, we break down the implications of this partnership.
- Why do gamers need #web3 mechanics
- How do companies benefits from this?
- What's the IMX x Polygon playbook?
Get the lowdown π
http://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/immutable-and-polygon-are-transforming?utm_medium=social&utm_source=lens
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π€ Immutable x Polygon π€
A partnership announced
Ethereum is scaling and it's only up from here π
Interested in understanding how ETH is scaling? Check out one of our past PRO reports:
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/is-ethereum-scaling?utm_medium=social&utm_source=lens
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Ethereum is scaling and it's only up
Browsing the Internet is Changing Thanks to Web3. Here's How:
#bytes
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Has anyone used GPT-4 yet?
This thing's INSANE π€―
And since you asked for more #AI content, here's a breakdown of the GPT-4 launch and its implications in our every day lives π
http://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/gpt-4-unleashed-the-ai-revolution
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AI
Has anyone used GPT 4 yet
This thing's
AI is becoming an indispensable part of our lives and businesses, streamlining our daily tasks and opening up new opportunities.
Our lives are about to change big time!
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AI is becoming an indispensable part of
On this first episode of our wallet series, we interviewed Mohsen El-Sayed from Ledger to talk about hardware wallets.
He explains Ledger's origin story, how the Ledger ecosystem works, and shares his point of view about the future of wallets, from signing transactions to replacing seed phrases.
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We need more people to learn the basics of web3, before we ask them to dive deeper.
Should we redesign our Web3 Rabbit Hole Course to give people the foundation they need to get started in web3?
100% free!
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Here are some brands that were mentioned in relation to web3 news this past week:
- Apple
- Amazon
- Chainlink
- Warner Bros
- Coinbase
- Uniswap
- Snoop Dogg
- Sotheby's
- Starbucks
All in the past week. Don't fade web3 frens. We're going mainstream π
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Here are some brands that were mentioned
ANNOUNCEMENT π
Wallets are the gateway to web3.
However, their role in the future of web3 is unclear.
To provide some clarity, we invited @exodus_io, @argentHQ, @Ledger and @brave for a 1-month podcast series to talk about the future of wallets.
Kick-off: Monday
A π§΅ https://t.co/WXh2RuYQjc
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ANNOUNCEMENT π
Wallets are the gateway to web3
However,
The π¦ of #web3 has been blocked by Apple, who's waging a war with Uniswap and its new mobile wallet, which is sick btw!
Legacy institutions and companies will never learn that web3 is unstoppable...
Get the lowdown π
https://t.co/KB6AeiIKpb
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The π¦ of web3 has been blocked
In ~1h, the Web3 Academy team will go live in Discord to prep tomorrow's Weekly Rollup episode.
You're welcome to join the chat & share some news.
We always appreciate your input!
See you soon π
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In ~1h, the Web3 Academy team will
Summoning all PROs!
We made a Twitter list with all PRO members!
Let's do a #PROfollowPRO
Oh, and I think 'ππβοΈ' would look better on everyone's profile, don't you think @Yakuza_76 ?
Find list & follow all PROs on it π
https://t.co/IO2CGPNs59 https://t.co/hXrXUJq2kc
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Summoning all PROs!
We made a Twitter list
This pen will cost you 1000 ETH!
Or, you can get @kylereidhead.lens's content to your inbox for only $18.
The choice is yours.
Go PRO
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/subscribe
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This pen will cost you 1000 ETH!
Or,
Reddit is doing NFT stuff
Starbucks is doing NFT stuff
Spotify is doing NFT stuff
Instagram is doing NFT stuff
Porsche is doing NFT stuff
But sure... trust uncle Phil who says web3 is a scam
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Pay attention... The trend of moving from on-line to on-chain is more and more relevant.
You want to stay on top of it... Just saying...
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NFT Marketplace tokens are volatile because:
- They are < 1 y/o
- Built on top of tech that's a few years old
- They're attempting to be priced based on an open and global market by young retail #NFT trader degens from their parentβs basement.
Visual rep below π
So of course these tokens are volatile.
Main part of that is the airdrop factor. When people wake up with 'free' $$, they're not hesitant to sell.
So ignore volatility and focus on the sustainability of these tokens.
Start by reading our PRO report π
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/w3a-pro-looks-vs-blur-vs-x2y2-tokenomics
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Who's been writing/speaking a lot about the #NFT marketplace war?
We're looking to bring em on the pod!
Tag them below π
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Web3 Academy is 1 year old! π₯³
Today, we try to take you back to how and why it all started. π
This one's special, and slightly different from our usual content β
Check it out π
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/what-is-web3-academy-1st-birthday
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Web3 Academy is 1 year old! π₯³
Today,
We want whoever's in Lisbon on the 9th of June at the Epic Web3 conference.
Speakers include:
Nadia (Head of Growth at MakerDAO)
Isabel (Co-Founder of POAP)
Michael Sanders (Co-Founder of Horizon)
And of course, we'll attend!
We're excited. Are you?
Oh, and if you're a PRO, you get a 25% discount! π₯
See you in Lisbon!
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/subscribe
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We want whoever's in Lisbon on the
Did you know that Web3 Academy PRO members get a 25% discount to the Epic Web3 Conference in Lisbon? (June 9-10)
We'll also attend the event ourselves and host an exclusive gathering with our PRO members with free appetizers and drinks!
Wanna come along?
Become a PRO (link in bio) and get yourself a discounted ticket to the Epic Web3 Conference!
π https://www.epicweb3.com/
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Did you know that Web3 Academy PRO
Reddit users have minted almost 1M Super Bowl themed collectible avatars since February 6th π³
Interestingly, there have only been 1.2k sales on the secondary (~$6k in volume).
This shows how little Reddit Users care about flipping these avatars.
Mind-blowing π€―
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Reddit users have minted almost 1M Super
Frens, we're hosting a free on-chain analytics workshop in our Discord today!
At 4PM EST!
Our frens over at Footprint Analytics will join to tell us all we need to know about looking on-chain!
Wanna come along? Follow the link below to find out more!
https://link3.to/e/nqxDjQ
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Frens, we're hosting a free on chain analytics
Adoption will occur hand in hand with improved wallet UX & UI.
Change my mind! I dare you.
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Pat yourself on the back if you're in web3 right now.
You're setting up for success and people will say 'he's so lucky he was involved so early on'
But you know that luck had nothing to do with it πͺ
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Frens,
Success of web3 projects often comes down to the strength of their community.
For today's deep dive, we asked web3 growth marketer Tpan to share some insights as to how brands can develop repeatable, effective community marketing strategies to build strong communities and thrive in web3.
Let's dive in π
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/community-performance-marketing
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Frens,
Success of web3 projects often comes
This was everyone's reaction after this week's FOMC meeting where the FED raised the rates by 0.25%.
Our response is always the same⦠ignore prices, keep building.
Oh and ππβοΈ
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The US Debt is ~31.5 Trillion Dollars
If only we could check the details of these numbers on chain π₯Ί
ππβοΈ
You can watch the US Debt numbers LIVE, here π
https://usdebtclock.org
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How can anyone be bearish on web3 with all the constant innovation & adoption?
Mind-blowing
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Web3 Academy now has 2 job openings π
In a bear market, we build π
Wanna join our crew?
Apply for Social Media Internship role
π https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OBojVvle0jf8S1gbykch0dlc59XMGn59Qm9epzJE794/edit
Apply for Web3 Content Writer role
π https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ufdD3ZbZvCwjtLcjJWkZkIJRGLEn_EpP1UJ8l-kwkwU/edit
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DOers, the 1st issue of Web3 Academy PRO is HERE π₯³
We take a look on-chain to determine the user activity & growth of our beloved Lens Protocol.
One of the biggest unlock in web3 is that it allows us to look at the source: on-chain.
No more waiting for earnings reports to see if the platform we're building on is actually growing / sustainable. We can look for that data ourselves.
Web3 Academy PRO is the start of something great. And it all begins with Lens! π
The first issue is free! Enjoy π
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/lens-protocol-activity-and-growth
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DOers, the 1st issue of Web3 Academy
Let's take a step back and realize that #web3 adoption is on the rise π
More and more users are using web3, more and more devs are flocking to web3, and more and more people are recognizing the benefits of:
1. Decentralization
2. Blockchain technology
3. Transparency
bullish
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Let's take a step back and realize
This bear market is nothing like the past bear markets!
There are sooooo many people still engaged with #crypto & #web3 right now... A much different vibe compared to 2018 (for example).
Couldn't be more bullish on this space π
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This bear market is nothing like the
Explorers, #AI has been the most popular topic lately!
Therefore, we decided to sit down with Brandon and Michael from AI Arena to talk about what AI is and to give you a wider perspective on AI's use cases in #web3! π€
Get a glimpse of the future π
https://newsletter.w3academy.io/p/the-intersection-of-ai-and-web3
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Explorers, AI has been the most popular
GM web3 explorers! π
We sat down with Joe Pulizzi founder of The Tilt News to talk about how to build & monetize an audience. π₯
If you're a creator or interested in the creator economy, then this is a must watch/listen! π
Enjoy this one friends! π
https://w3academy.io/how-to-build-and-monetize-an-audience-creator-economy/
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GM web3 explorers! π
We sat down with
Big thanks goes to whoever cranked up the LensTube IPFS limit from 100MB to 500MB.
Now I don't need to pay gas for each video we upload π
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Big thanks goes to whoever cranked up
Hey lens frens! We always share our gratitude on the podcast but we rarely hear from you.
So, tell us... Now that the week is almost finished,
What are you grateful for? π
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Hey lens frens! We always share our
"Remember, an NFT is not your business, it is simply a tool for your business."
Man, this 3-part series on NFTs as business models by Kyle is freaking awesome! π€©
Part 3 out Monday β³
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"Remember, an NFT is not your business,