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“The approved deal in the Writer’s Guild of America strike underscores AI can’t write or rewrite literary material, thus cannot affect a writer’s credit. Additionally, upon company consent and adherence to policies, a writer can use AI for writing services.”

Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, has confirmed plans to integrate the Lightning Network – a Bitcoin-based payment system that promises faster transaction processes – into their services. Armstrong’s support for Bitcoin and this integration reaffirms his stance on Bitcoin being “the most important asset in crypto.”

Cabin, a digital-native coliving city project, introduces a global alliance of self-governing neighborhoods for remote workers and creators through blockchain-powered membership. These affordable, accessible neighborhoods aim to foster human creativity by integrating cabins in close-knit communities, with citizenship access granted via NFTs and governed by the Cabin token.

MetaCannes explores the Web3-driven Film3 movement, showcasing how decentralization is transforming film creation, marketing, and distribution. This virtual festival seeks to familiarize industry leaders with Film3 via livestream as it disrupts Hollywood’s traditional structure and gatekeepers.

Canton Network, a privacy-centric blockchain project by Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and other finance giants aims to offer an interoperable system for financial institutions. Starting tests in July, it targets synchronization of isolated financial markets, streamlining global trading and enhancing data privacy.

The Bitcoin network recently experienced massive congestion, leading to skyrocketing gas fees and some exchanges halting transactions. Analyst Willy Woo suggests high fees can benefit network security but may hinder decentralization efforts. Layer-2 solutions such as the Lightning Network could help cushion the impact of soaring transaction fees.

Pudgy Penguins, a popular NFT project, collaborates with Hollywood talent agency William Morris Endeavor to expand its intellectual property across film, TV, and gaming. Meanwhile, Bitblox Games intends to develop Web3 gambling games on Solana-based Hxro Network, and Cryptoys announces digitally collectible Star Wars toys as NFTs on the Flow blockchain.

“Poland is bolstering its status as a significant blockchain hub within the EU, with ETH Warsaw, the region’s largest blockchain event. The conference highlighted innovation in the crypto world, expressed growing employment preference for those proficient with Web3 and notably recognized the potential of digital currencies and blockchain technology in transforming traditional markets.”

“Decentralized social media application, Stars Arena, a clone of Friend.tech, significantly boosted Avalanche’s network activity, spurring daily transactions by over 186% in two days. However, despite over 10,000 active wallets and $3.26 million trading volume, it falls short compared to Friend.tech’s $44.27 million Total Value Locked, raising questions about its potential.”

Polkadot’s innovative roadmap, Polkadot 2.0, aims to reimagine resource allocation to foster efficiency and inclusivity. It introduces ‘elastic cores’ for flexible computational capabilities and ensures coretime allocation aligns with developers’ evolving needs. Improved availability and budget-friendliness could potentially increase DOT tokens’ market value, while fees from coretime sales support Polkadot’s Treasury.

Ethereum’s congestion problem might be calming with the help of “layer-2” projects designed for faster, more affordable transactions. Base, a layer-2 project from Coinbase, may demonstrate this effectiveness, as Ethereum’s gas fees have significantly dropped, likely due to layer-2 solutions. Ethereum’s upcoming upgrade, EIP-4844, could further maintain this balance by increasing L2 throughput and reducing transaction costs. However, Ethereum’s future remains uncertain, as the effectiveness of layer-2 projects to resolve scalability issues is yet to be seen.

“Digital asset miners are venturing into artificial intelligence, aiming to boost earnings and decrease dependency on conventional cryptocurrency operations. Notably, Bitcoin and Ethereum miners are driving this switch, while some miners continue mining other Proof-of-Work assets. Mining companies are rebranding to echo this trend, finding high-performance computing services for AI firms potentially more profitable than Bitcoin mining.”

Fortnite recently announced a collaboration with Nike and its NFT-driven .Swoosh Web3 platform. The partnership, “Airphoria,” allows in-game Nike-branded experiences in Fortnite Creative Mode. Users can participate in a Nike sneakerhunt and earn a free in-game accessory.

Gaming and technology are embracing blockchain and Web3 via non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with Nike potentially partnering with Fortnite creator Epic Games. This collaboration could involve Nike’s Air Max shoe brand, digital apparel platform .Swoosh, and Epic Games’ Unreal Engine software, signaling a shift towards NFT incorporation in mainstream gaming.