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Building a Yield Curve for Defi

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While decentralized finance (defi) continues to innovate, it still lacks a critical component that has long been foundational in traditional finance: fixed-income products. I sat down for a great conversation with Jerry Li, co-founder and CEO of Term Structure, who introduced me to the idea of fixed-income products in crypto. Why Fixed-Income Could Be the … Read more

Polkadot Decentralizes Ambassador Program

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Polkadot’s relaunched Ambassador program lets the community elect its representatives. In this interview, we speak with William, one of the newly elected Head Ambassadors focused on driving enterprise adoption, who shares his insights and vision for the ecosystem’s growth. Meet William, A Polkadot Head Ambassador Driving Enterprise Adoption Polkadot’s new ambassador program has decentralized, letting … Read more

Web3 Innovator: UK Crypto Community Sees Brighter Future Under Labour Government

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The UK’s crypto community has a reason for optimism with the new Labour government, according to Harry Horsfall. Backed by a large parliamentary majority, the Labour government is seen as potentially more decisive in pushing policies favourable to the Web3 industry. Horsfall, CEO of Flight3, which will host the Zebu Live Conference in October, also … Read more

Tokenizing Supercars to Commodities

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In the interview, Rey Fernando Verboonen, co-founder and CEO of Curioinvest, recounted his journey from speculator to builder in the digital asset space. We covered the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) using blockchain, the importance of regulatory compliance, and his optimistic vision for blockchain’s societal impact. Pioneering the Future: How Curio Invest Is Bringing Real-World … Read more

Graph Foundation Director: BTC Rally Fails to Rekindle Investor Interest in Crypto Startups

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According to a director of a non-profit organization, investors’ growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) may be diverting funds away from crypto startups. The director suggested that the diminished investor interest, even with a rising crypto market, supports this assertion. The director said the diminished interest could be due to a lack of awareness about … Read more

Connecting Japanese Culture to a Worldwide Audience

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Japanese culture captivates millions around the world, but the creators behind its art often remain inaccessible. With 8Ships, Terry Tomonaga is changing that. 8Ships Is Connecting Japan’s Artists, Artisans, and Craftmen to a Global Audience 8Ships’ mission is to connect people all over the world with Japan’s unusually hard-to-reach artists, craftsmen, and artisans. While Japanese … Read more

Spatial Computing Expert: AI Didn’t Contribute to Metaverse’s Decline

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Luis Oscar Ramirez, founder and CEO of Mawari, believes the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) has contributed to the decline in metaverse interest and investment is misguided. Instead, Ramirez said he sees AI as a powerful catalyst for metaverse innovation, enhancing user experiences and making digital interactions more natural, intuitive, and engaging. Metaverse, NFT Decline … Read more

Computer Scientist: Users Will Value Decentralized Systems More as Web3 Tech Matures

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The general public is not actively concerned about whether applications are decentralized because they often cannot tell the difference between centralized and decentralized systems, according to Cais Manai, co-founder of Obscuro Labs. What matters more to them, Manai argues, is how decentralization can address real-world issues. Users Set to Value Decentralized Systems More As an … Read more