“Gitcoin, a platform funding Web3 builders, recently lost approximately $460,000 due to a mistaken transfer to an unrecoverable blockchain contract address. Despite the loss, the incident both highlights the inherent risks in blockchain technology and underscores the urgent need to enhance usability and safety in the crypto landscape.”
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Clashing Giants: Gitcoin and Shell’s Controversial Partnership for Blockchain Climate Solutions
The blockchain platform Gitcoin and oil-rich Shell have formed a controversial partnership aimed at developing “open-source climate solutions.” Many critics within the crypto community view this alliance as questionable, indicating that the intersection between advanced blockchain technology and ethical responsibility remains a significant challenge.
Unveiling Consensys Fellowship Program: Catalyst for Web3 Startups or Impractical Venture?
Blockchain leader Consensys introduces its first Consensys Fellowship Program, aiming to support Web3 startups. The non-equity program offers potential investments of up to $1.5 million, hands-on workshops, mentorship from industry professionals, and flexible part-time structure. It encourages innovative Ethereum use cases and startup growth.
Untangling Asset Tokenization: Promising Innovation or a Risky Venture?
“Asset tokenization firm Securitize has acquired a digital asset wealth platform, Onramp Invest, intending to enable registered investment advisors to buy digital tokens. However, growing concerns around risk underscore the need for caution in the decentralised finance (DeFi) world.”
Revolutionizing Funding through OP Stack’s Public Goods Network: Innovation or Setback?
The Public Goods Network is an Optimistic layer-2 rollup of Ethereum, designed to redirect most net sequencer fees into public goods projects, rather than to token holders or developers. This model could, however, raise concerns about potential misuse of funds, lack of transparency, and biases, especially given reliance on a yet-to-be-defined new governance model.
NFT Collection Unites Crypto Community for Sensible US Regulations: Pros, Cons & Main Conflict
The ‘Stand with Crypto’ NFT collection unites the crypto community in advocating for sensible US cryptocurrency policies. Encouraging pro-crypto changes in all 435 Congressional Districts, the campaign promotes innovation, protects jobs, and educates Americans on cryptocurrency, aiming for a significant impact on the regulatory landscape.
SEC Lawsuits Shake Crypto Industry: Examining Stand with Crypto NFT & Impact on Advocacy
The SEC’s legal action against Binance and Coinbase has intensified concerns over regulation in the crypto industry. In response, the Stand with Crypto movement was created utilizing NFTs on the Zora platform, advocating for regulatory clarity despite criticisms of virtue-signaling.
Argus Labs Raises $10M: Revolutionizing Crypto Gaming with Scalable On-Chain Worlds
Crypto gaming startup Argus Labs raised $10m in seed funding for its World Engine, an SDK enabling game developers to create custom layer-2 blockchain networks on Ethereum. The platform aims to revolutionize gaming with increased on-chain elements, scalability, and user-generated content, empowering developers and players to build and expand Web3 games and communities.