Building bridges to the internet of ownership, experience & the passion economy





Metaversive #36

## Index

* Newsletter

* **Product of the Week** 👉*NEW FEATURE*

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Metaverse & AI**

*The Dark Side of Conversational AI*

<https://venturebeat.com/ai/the-profound-danger-of-conversational-ai/>

*How AI and VR are transforming the way we learn*

<https://www.highereducationdigest.com/ai-the-metaverse-and-the-classroom-the-collision-arrives/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin>

*Education without boundaries*

<https://nftnow.com/features/college-in-the-metaverse-is-the-world-ready-for-metaversities/>

*AI + metaverse, a match made in tech heaven*

<https://alan-smithson.medium.com/practical-guide-to-ai-in-the-metaverse-583020bbe61f>

> **Macro & Token economics**

*Crypto-economics & navigating the Next Frontier*

<https://nystrom.substack.com/p/the-next-frontier-in-cryptoeconomic?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=29449&post_id=100173503&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

*Crypto and the macro connection*

<https://www.m6labs.co/p/guide-macro-terms-may-affect-crypto-q1>

**NFTs**

*NFTs & the rise of digital assets*

<https://medium.com/collab-currency/storing-value-in-digital-objects-a92f54fa98cc>

> **Gaming**

The search for the Web3 gaming gem continues

<https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2023-is-a-make-or-break-year-for-blockchain-gaming-play-to-own/>

### Product of the week

**[Huma](https://huma.finance/)**

<https://www.theblock.co/post/214475/huma-finance-raises-8-3-million-to-enable-defi-borrowing-against-future-income>

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 term](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #35

Cover Art: Unknown artist & Midjourney (Prompt: anime Night wallpapers, anime Night spring)

## Index

* Newsletter

* **Product of the Week** 👉*NEW FEATURE*

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Metaverse**

*Metaverse parental control*

<https://nftnow.com/features/minors-in-the-metaverse-what-you-need-to-know-about-safety/>

*Live forever mode*

<https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvmqbv/founder-youll-soon-be-able-to-talk-to-your-dead-mom-in-the-metaverse-thanks-to-chatgpt>

> **NFT**

*Open editions, the latest NFT trend*

<https://nftnow.com/features/the-nft-community-reacts-to-the-rise-of-open-editions/>

*Social collectable content*

<https://mirror.xyz/chrissyb.eth/r0SyE9QdvQribykjXvdMqYElGQT8ZFnthV_rUlyNqNk>

> **The new digital economy**

*Blockchain, the Foundation of the Next Digital economy*

<https://empoweredbelonging.substack.com/p/blockchain-is-a-world-computer?utm_campaign=post>

*The Rise and Fall of Virtual Economies*

<https://www.unswecosoc.com/interesting-articles/1501-2/>

> **Regulation**

LBRY's Battle with the SEC Ends in a Crypto Community Triumph

<https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-settles-on-security-claim-in-lbry-case-community-calls-it-a-big-win-for-crypto?s=35>

> **Bonus:** *Metaverse Fashion Week is back for the 2nd edition*

<https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/tradition-and-innovation-collide-decentraland-metaverse-fashion-week-2023>

### Product of the week

![](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/nL1mII9Z2uXHLl8RRfvoA.png?height=234&width=1179)

**[Kaito](https://www.kaito.ai/)**

Kaito is revolutionizing crypto research with its AI-powered search engine. The tool aggregates all unstructured Web3 information on the internet into an ultimate Web3 search engine with a built-in chatbot that can answer questions and provide personalized recommendations.

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 term](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #34

## Index

* Newsletter

* **Product of the Week** 👉*NEW FEATURE*

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Decentralized Organizations**

*The Art of Decentralizing*

<https://a16zcrypto.com/when-is-decentralizing-on-a-blockchain-valuable/>

*Decentralized Intelligence: AI-Powered DAOs*

<https://blog.aragon.org/ai-daos-the-future-of-daos-powered-by-artificial-intelligence/>

*The Real Cost of Running a Decentralized Organization*

<https://tokenterminal.com/crypto-research/how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-run-a-dao>

> **Web2 Veterans moving to Web3**

*Amazon 🤝 Web3*

<https://nftnow.com/news/breaking-amazon-reportedly-launching-nft-initiative-this-spring/>

the Future of Digital Asset Marketplaces

<https://finn.mirror.xyz/KRPlCYmQkAhOEggsmtNZaOa0njHh1dKs9ScorQPJMEY>

*Twitters new business model*

<https://decrypt.co/118824/twitter-coins-awards-stripe-payments>

> **Film & entertainment**

*How blockchain is disrupting the film industry*

<https://cointelegraph.com/news/sundance-film-festival-embraces-blockchain-and-crypto-film-initiatives>

### Product of the week

![](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/H25joPM5ZLpmMKiH0rnZK.png?height=95&width=532)

**[Cryptex](https://cryptex.finance/)**

Cryptex Finance is a platform that offers tokenized indexes, allowing users to invest in diversified portfolios of assets. Their TCAP token tracks the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market, providing providing exposure to the whole crypto market. Their NFTP token allows investors to gain exposure to the NFT market without having to purchase individual NFTs.

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 term](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #33

**Cover art by: Metaversive & Midjourney, Prompt:** *the pyramids drawn by Peter Doig*

## Index

* Newsletter

* **Product of the Week** 👉*NEW FEATURE*

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Intro**
>
> The NFT (Non-Fungible Token) trend has been taking the world by storm, but what exactly does owning an NFT mean? We kick off this edition of Metaversive with a  Stanford publication that delves into the technical details behind NFTs and analyzes their smart contract code to provide a clear understanding of NFT ownership. The authors argue that while NFT marketers may emphasize free and clear ownership, these claims must be evaluated in the context of the technical and legal controls that apply to a given project. 
>
> The key takeaway is that while retained control may not be problematic, transparency is crucial for promoting adoption by the general public and avoiding regulatory or legal challenges. This publication is a must-read for anyone considering purchasing an NFT as an investment or store of value, as it helps you understand what you are buying and whether the value ascribed to the NFT in the marketplace appropriately reflects its ownership and control rights.

*Decoding the Mystery Behind NFT Ownership*

<https://stanford-jblp.pubpub.org/pub/nfts-incentives-control/release/1>

> **Metaverse**

*Virtual Wardrobe Classes*

<https://fashionista.com/2023/01/fashion-schools-teaching-metaverse-classes>

*CEOs, Ready Your Joysticks: A Journey into the Metaverse Awaits*

<https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/growth-marketing-and-sales/our-insights/a-ceos-guide-to-the-metaverse?cid=soc-web#/>

*A Technological Mirage?*

<https://www.matthewball.vc/all/why-vrar-gets-farther-away-as-it-comes-into-focus>

*VR is Changing Our Emotional Landscape*

<https://venturebeat.com/games/vr-study-shows-virtual-avatars-and-environments-can-affect-your-mood/>

*NFTworld rises from the ashes*

<https://twitter.com/levelg_/status/1618742277853298689?s=46&t=Ne4UY3jp6JVPNy79SQJfbA>

### Product of the week

![](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/VFFS9R64LCjNoEyarPP9f.png?height=225&width=225)

**[4K](https://4k.com/)**

4K allows people to easily mint NFT’s that digitally represent physical objects. The platform offers infrastructure to securely custody and verify things like high end sneakers and watches.

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 term](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #32 

**Cover art by: Metaversive & Midjourney, Prompt:** the pyramids drawn by Anselm Kiefer

## Index

* Newsletter

* **Product of the Week** 👉*NEW FEATURE*

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Web3 economy**

*The wallet aware internet*

<https://jumbledthoughts.substack.com/p/web3-credentials-crossing-the-consumer>

*Unleashing the Power of Decentralization*

<https://www.decentralised.co/p/it-is-time-to-unbundle>

> **DAOs**

*The Future of Work and the End of the 9-to-5 Grind*

<https://www.decentralised.co/p/blockchains-and-work>

*Contribution-based governance*

<https://mirror.xyz/govrnhq.eth/CfpMNLOrXZs3P-kBC66RCVrneK-T43VPTFm4W0dQo5E?s=35>

> **DeFi**

*Unleashing the Magic of Automated market makers*

<https://treasuredao.substack.com/p/magicswap-the-first-amm-with-universal>

*On-chain FOREX*

<https://uniswap.org/blog/uniswap-circle-foreign-exchange-defi>

> **Safe crypto**

*The ultimate guide to safely storing your crypto*

<https://officercia.mirror.xyz/p1ieZdxQWH4yHCNOXNPHyT8So1cY0X_wMGKwdmavi7s>

> **Bonus:** *Web-AR*

<https://twitter.com/xrarchitect/status/1618691629346619392?s=46&t=z0uc1aipb1hB27FekzquwA>

### Product of the week

![](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/JJin4Z0McIYg1OvyzmoA3.png?height=106&width=252)

<https://dimo.zone/app?>

DIMO is an open data marketplace where users can monetize their vehicle data. Users connect their vehicles to the DIMO marketplace and then earn rewards as their data is consumed. Token incentivized physical infrastructure networks are another area where users are benefiting from monetizing their data directly.

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 term](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Important disclaimer: \*\**The information provided about the products and projects in "Product of the Week" is for informational purposes only. We have not received compensation for mentioning them and make no representations about their completeness or accuracy. Your interaction with these products is at your own risk and it is your responsibility to conduct your own research before making any decisions***

Metaversive #31

**Cover art by: Metaversive & Midjourney, Prompt:** *Satoshi Nakamoto Bitcoin temple*

## Index

* Newsletter

* **Product of the Week** 👉*NEW FEATURE*

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **DeFi**

*Exciting developments in DeFi*

<https://twitter.com/defiignas/status/1612352119700619264?s=46&t=Qm6PFxDf-zH5gi2yLw-JYA>

*Crypto Derivatives 101: A Beginner's Guide*

<https://tokeninsight.medium.com/beginners-guide-to-crypto-derivatives-kwenta-case-study-d351594c81f0>

> **DAOs**

*Controversial vote at SushiSwap*

<https://tokeninsight.medium.com/beginners-guide-to-crypto-derivatives-kwenta-case-study-d351594c81f0>

*The DAO toolkit by the World Economic Forum*

<https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Decentralized_Autonomous_Organization_Toolkit_2023.pdf>

> **NFTs & tokenization**

*Warner Records using NFTs to Track Music Rights*

<https://www.billboard.com/pro/warner-records-probably-label-web3-nfts-ip-rights/>

*Sell off their once-valuable “digital collectibles” as tax losses to offset their income tax bills*

<https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/29/unsellable-worthless-nfts-tax-write-off>

*Central African Republic to tokenize its minerals*

<https://www.theblock.co/post/203468/central-african-republic-working-to-integrate-sango-coin-into-its-economy>

> **Web3 adoption**

*Improving UX through Account abstraction*

<https://camiinthisthang.substack.com/p/account-abstraction-for-everyone>

### Product of the week

![](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/X36Ctp7bT5qCOJtiHAg8a.png?height=225&width=225)

> [Sound.xyz](https://market.sound.xyz/): Sound.xyz is a game-changing music platform that is transforming the way independent artists share their music and connect with fans. By leveraging the power of blockchain technology, Sound.xyz enables direct payments from fans to artists, ensuring that artists receive fair compensation for their work without intermediaries taking a cut. In addition, the platform enables artists to monetize their music through NFTs, allowing them to retain true ownership and provenance of their work and own the relationship with their fans. The platform has already onboarded over 165 artists who have earned over $3.4 million across primary sales and secondary royalties. 
>
> ***Curate-to-earn***
>
> The new [Curator rewards](https://sound.mirror.xyz/_TlNt5wOXGjnS7_2mMXPUlr-LSGKVQ_tlkE4px5yZEE) feature is a way for users to earn $SOUND tokens by creating and sharing playlists on the Sound.xyz platform. Curators will be rewarded based on the number of streams and purchases generated from their playlists, with a portion of the rewards going directly to the artists featured on the playlists. This feature not only incentivizes users to create high-quality playlists that showcase independent artists, but also supports the artists themselves by providing additional exposure and revenue opportunities.

<https://twitter.com/soundxyz_/status/1623361536612859905>

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 term](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #30

**Cover art by: Metaversive & Midjourney, Prompt:** *The milky way if it were milky*

## Index

* Announcement(s)

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* **Product of the Week** 👉*NEW FEATURE*

* Web3 tools & resources

### Announcement #1

> 🗓Mark your calendars for the second live Metaversive meetup @ 8pm EET (6pm UTC).
>
> 👉Join the Metaversive Telegram group to vote on which topics we’ll be discussing next week: <https://t.me/+IXO_Spn3XERjOWE0>

### Announcement #2

> **Explore the limitless possibilities of web3 & the open metaverse with our new feature "Product of the Week". Each week I'll be introducing an exciting product or project, giving you front row seat to the technologies shaping our future.\*\***

**Important disclaimer: \*\**The information provided about the products and projects in "Product of the Week" is for informational purposes only. We have not received compensation for mentioning them and make no representations about their completeness or accuracy. Your interaction with these products is at your own risk and it is your responsibility to conduct your own research before making any decisions***

### Newsletter

> **AI**

*We're all programmers now*

<https://cacm.acm.org/magazines/2023/1/267976-the-end-of-programming/fulltext>

*AI lawyers*

<https://nypost.com/2023/01/05/robot-lawyer-powered-by-ai-will-help-fight-speeding-ticket-as-it-takes-first-case-in-court/>

> **NFTs**

*Encouraging Sustainable Furniture Care with NFT Trees*

<https://www.dezeen.com/2022/12/20/space10-proposes-linking-nft-trees-furniture-encourage-better-care-design/>

*Music NFT landscape for artists & producers*

<https://ziggyziggymusic.substack.com/p/biggest-ever-guide-to-web3-music>

*A Cautionary Tale on NFT Investment Scams*

<https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/non-fungible-token-nft-developer-charged-multi-million-dollar-international-fraud>

> **Tokenization**

Recursive Watcher-Aware Contracts (RWAs)

<https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/onchain-ing-everything-with-rwas?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=16015&post_id=92337875&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email>

### Product of the week

**[Ondo Finance:](https://ondo.finance/)** Unlocking the Potential of Tokenized US Treasuries and Bonds

> *Ondo Finance is a DeFi platform that aims to democratize access to low-risk, high-yield investments by bringing tokenized Treasuries and Bonds to the decentralized finance ecosystem.. By doing so, they aim to provide investors with access to low-risk, high-yield investments that are typically only available to institutional investors. With Ondo Finance, users can easily invest in tokenized Treasuries and Bonds using their preferred cryptocurrency. Additionally, they can take advantage of the platform's unique staking and liquidity pool rewards program, which allows users to earn additional income from their investments.*

<https://blog.ondo.finance/announcing-tokenized-us-treasuries-and-bonds/>

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 term](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #29

**Cover art by: Metaversive & Midjourney. Prompt:** *a mermaid*

## Index

* Announcement

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Announcement

> 🗓Mark your calendars for the second live Metaversive meetup @ 8pm EET (6pm UTC).
>
> 👉Join the Metaversive Telegram group to vote on which topics we’ll be discussing next week: <https://t.me/+IXO_Spn3XERjOWE0>

### Newsletter

> **Tokenization**

*Biggest obstacles to tokenizing real world assets*

<https://medium.com/coinmonks/aquanow-digital-dives-if-i-ruled-the-world-vol-41-1737840667c2>

*Tokenizing real world assets and the exchange of everything*

<https://medium.com/humanizing-the-singularity/at-the-turning-point-how-crypto-interacts-with-real-world-assets-b4bf3c4b217c>

*Tokenized fashion*

<https://thenakedcollector.substack.com/p/i-researched-fashion-nfts-for-over>

> **DAOs**

*DAO governance models sand experiments*

<https://linda.mirror.xyz/kZHqJdvMD6OWk8-c3SF-oBJFFX_JrAPkhhB8iJKNM60>

*Wikipedia, the off-chain DAO*

<https://finn.mirror.xyz/496ihwhUHzIN1X48tpRf8xbFXnFFg6VxEKHnjARtCWU>

> **DeFi**

*Uniswap the #1 DEX*

<https://www.questjournals.org/jrbm/papers/vol9-issue1/2/A0901020111.pdf>

> **Metaverse**

*Human control system*

<https://venturebeat.com/virtual/mind-control-the-metaverse-may-be-the-ultimate-tool-of-persuasion/>

*ChatGPT in Somnium*

<https://twitter.com/ASychov/status/1618644434173976577>

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 term](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #28

**Cover art by: Metaversive & Midjourney. Prompt: The pyramids of Giza drawn by Andy Warhol**

## Index

* Announcement

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Announcement

> 🗓[Mark your calendars](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzVuYTU2YTMyczUzMmg4bDN2ZjFjYnIxbGdfMjAyMzAxMjlUMTgwMDAwWiBjXzUyZWE3NWVlZWRkNDkzNWZlODMxMTUyZGRmZjA1ZDU3NDI0YjQ2MTUyMGIzNDUyODEzYzRkNmUxZTNiNWRhNjlAZw&tmsrc=c_52ea75eeedd4935fe831152ddff05d57424b461520b3452813c4d6e1e3b5da69%40group.calendar.google.com&scp=ALL) for our first online meetup on Sunday, January 29th at 8pm EET
>
> 👉Join our [Telegram group](https://t.me/+IXO_Spn3XERjOWE0) to have a say in which topics we will be discussing.

### Newsletter

> **Metaverse**

*The spatial web*

<https://spatialawareness.substack.com/p/the-spatial-web-explained-why-the>

> **AI**

*Commercial artificial intelligence*

<https://zeneca33.substack.com/p/letter-32-artificial-intelligence?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=375410&post_id=88662862&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

*"It must be crushing to spend your career perfecting a skill, only for that skill to become a party trick"*

<https://finn.mirror.xyz/hWFaB7VPuDxUop6Bqlak5wwVpXtgd_5GW0JCGGEOfno>

*Uncovering AI secrets & emotions*

<https://lil.law.harvard.edu/blog/2022/12/20/chatgpt-poems-and-secrets/>

> **DeFi**

*SushiSwap's newly proposed tokenomics revamp*

<https://www.theblock.co/post/198569/sushiswap-tries-to-breathe-life-back-into-protocol-with-new-tokenomics-proposal>

> **DAOs**

*Examples of DAO governance models*

<https://linda.mirror.xyz/kZHqJdvMD6OWk8-c3SF-oBJFFX_JrAPkhhB8iJKNM60>

*The burden of decentralized governance*

<https://kickflip.substack.com/p/a-decentralized-governance-philosophy?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=auto_share&r=1o9sro>

> **NFTs**

*NFT washtrading explained*

<https://community.dune.com/blog/nft-wash-trading-on-ethereum>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #27

**Cover art by: Metaversive & DALL-E 2. Prompt:** The pyramids of Giza drawn by Van Gogh

## Index

* Announcement

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Announcement

> Metaversive is growing as a community of innovators, professionals, and intellectuals, and I am thankful for everyone who has supported this publication and reached out in support, so starting Sunday 29 JAN, I will be hosting a bi-weekly online meetup to dive deeper into some topics covered in the newsletter.
>
> 🗓[Mark your calendars](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzVuYTU2YTMyczUzMmg4bDN2ZjFjYnIxbGdfMjAyMzAxMjlUMTgwMDAwWiBjXzUyZWE3NWVlZWRkNDkzNWZlODMxMTUyZGRmZjA1ZDU3NDI0YjQ2MTUyMGIzNDUyODEzYzRkNmUxZTNiNWRhNjlAZw&tmsrc=c_52ea75eeedd4935fe831152ddff05d57424b461520b3452813c4d6e1e3b5da69%40group.calendar.google.com&scp=ALL) for our first online meetup on Sunday, January 29th at 8pm EET
>
> 👉Join our [Telegram group](https://t.me/+IXO_Spn3XERjOWE0) to have a say in which topics we will be discussing.

### Newsletter

> **Artificial intelligence**

*AI is here*

<https://zeneca33.substack.com/p/letter-32-artificial-intelligence?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=375410&post_id=88662862&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

*Microsoft VALL-E can Simulate Any Voice from Short Audio Sample* ([Demo](https://valle-demo.github.io))

<https://www.engadget.com/microsofts-vall-e-ai-can-simulate-any-persons-voice-from-a-short-audio-sample-112520213.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKmZTQxl6G8GuXeYSRCMbmaRaTzzEB6WgNyUfJrLtivsyzrf58EjYwPCoLIzJgLVXj6ZD--BT5eci4Ie5dR4LierMozjomiubBCwWu5pTzXPON8iVDf1CZ4kzYkW8kIlsQ2oS9wvL4K0y1p_gLi_5J07d0Z5uK6sd70rhiO6RiRI&guccounter=2>

> **Fungibles & non-fungibles**

*Tracking UNISWAP NFT feature performance*

<https://tokeninsight.medium.com/is-uniswap-nft-going-to-make-it-9847427804eb>

*Proof of Influence, future of influencer marketing*

<https://brandn3xt.substack.com/p/proof-of-influence-how-9dccs-latest?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=582181&post_id=87219470&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

> **Identity**

*The flaws of Decentralized identity*

<https://chriswere.com/decentralized-identity-is-failing-us-welcome-to-the-web3-mullet-890cf0a4c8c8>

> **Crypto & Token economics**

*Crypto-economics VS token-economics*

<https://www.newsletter.economicsdesign.com/p/crypto-economics-vs-token-economics-f?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=21224&post_id=88165501&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

> **Crypto payments**

*New stable coin in town*

<https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/12/12/bermuda-digital-bank-jewel-issues-fully-backed-stablecoin/>

*Visa working making crypto payments more approachable ([official press release](https://usa.visa.com/solutions/crypto/auto-payments-for-self-custodial-wallets.html))*

<https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeldelcastillo/2022/12/19/visa-proposal-would-bring-ethereum-users-one-step-closer-to-being-their-own-bank/?sh=62a9a90221b5 >

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#g

Metaversive #26

**Cover art by: Metaversive & DALL-E 2 prompt:** *Cairo night sky, meteor shower, digital art*

## Index

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Identity**

*AI, identity & proof of humanity*

<https://avc.com/2022/12/sign-everything>

*Self sovereign identity & the Web3 identity ecosystem*

<https://medium.com/1kxnetwork/towards-digital-self-sovereignty-the-web3-identity-stack-874d5e015bae>

> **Web3 Social**

*A very thorough look at the Web3 social space*

<https://research.binance.com/static/pdf/Web3_Social\_ Road_to_Mass_Adoption.pdf>

> **Fashion**

*Web3 tools enabling a paradigm shift in fashion, community & experiences*

<https://medium.com/1kxnetwork/augmenting-culture-the-emerging-field-of-digital-fashion-bead627c8dcd>

> **Blockchain trends & development**

*Exciting Web3 developments and trend according to Vitalik*

<https://vitalik.ca/general/2022/12/05/excited.html>

*Modular blockchains*

<https://twitter.com/defiignas/status/1602572957728980992?s=46&t=YMaw9gaXa0K98OIMh6qkcg>

> **Regulation & CBDCs**

*Why Crypto assets Are Not Securities*

<https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2022/12/06/why-cryptoassets-are-not-securities/>

*Central bank digital currencies; what they are, their attractions & dangers*

<https://charleseisenstein.substack.com/p/central-bank-digital-currencies>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

Metaversive #25

## Index

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Wallets**

*Web3 wallets, the new super-apps*

<https://tcg.mirror.xyz/CCtokn_XR9yqGhL3OIKM4u8IxaVO0V0fmRxH-G5yWs8>

*Developing crypto rewards that live up to the potential of building social and cultural capital*

<https://mirror.xyz/3ijan.eth/MDZEKeOhOvuAefM7O-94KMxL1vkq9Pxo2sNvjxH8FBE>

> **Legal**

*China to place NFTs under property laws*

<https://cointelegraph.com/news/chinese-court-says-nfts-are-virtual-property-protected-by-law?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social>

*Legal considerations for the possible UNISWAP fee switch*

<https://uniswapfoundation.mirror.xyz/H-6W3RJ8IyZSixtBEZaLmSHUlAupLDh9eCZ_t6UUPo8>

> **Open virtual worlds**

*Deploy your own Decentraland realm for $25*

<https://jasonxmert.medium.com/decentraland-realms-latest-40-virtual-world-hype-40eb3ebd8121>

> **Privacy**

Preserving your financial privacy. A look at the current crypto privacy protocols

<https://twitter.com/0xfoobar/status/1502083084052836354>

> **Technical stuff**

*Protocols vs Clients*

<https://twitter.com/0xcygaar/status/1598796134428073984?s=46&t=a5Yz9UzG-Rscl0wfee0PLA>

> **Bonus #1:** *Google search vs AI*

<https://twitter.com/paultoo/status/1598434161332981760?s=46&t=UbPbrsyya65DArW8xYFl2A>

> **Bonus #2:** *A summary of each 2023 crypto and web3 prediction report*

<https://twitter.com/0xkyle__/status/1610696963653242881?s=46&t=IYmP6jYL5lCOYVcK-df6oA>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by: Metaversive & DALL-E 2 prompt:**  Cyberpunk version of the pyramids of Giza with dramatic neon lighting, cinematic, picturesque, unreal

Metaversive #24

## Index

* End of year predictions

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### End of year predictions

*Coindesk 2023 predictions*

<https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/crypto-2023/?utm_campaign=20221212_CoinDesk_Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru&utm_term=C23_Edit_Themeweek_Crypto2023>

*Deloitte Tech trends 2023*

<https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/C4E1FAQEg4FB-2NehYA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1670425058740?e=1671667200&v=beta&t=na-7xfREm9ZJMBltk0SvIuHmHjUP6MBBnvcLHEIRKn4>

a16z big web3 ideas for 2023

<https://a16zcrypto.com/big-ideas-2023/>

### Newsletter

> **NFTs**

*"in-chain" rendering of NFT metadata. Watch video explainer [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iVnpDDkWP4)*

<https://twitter.com/captainkong_eth/status/1595197927324061698?s=46&t=Sim-CQfhKdUMWBxSgzzffA>

*Music rights marketplace*

<https://royal.io/blog/our-music-rights-marketplace-is-here?utm_campaign=Announcement_1.0&utm_content=Announcement+1.0&utm_medium=email_action&utm_source=customer.io>

*NFT Legal and Regulatory Compliance*

<https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/C4E1FAQE3MeCXDNAhZQ/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1669635269898?e=1671062400&v=beta&t=nR06cZB16GnAfcUW9q06e_ewMr3ISveX44yFVkHYuq0>

> **Web3**

*The Web3 credit rating protocol ecosystem*

<https://twitter.com/fbitach/status/1594935335963590657?s=46&t=nkarD-vIJ5EZS5tXl7VfwQ>

*Wallets, the Web3 gateway for billions*

<https://medium.com/collab-currency/web3s-wallet-opportunity-f294cb4135a3>

> **Tokenomics**

*Do airdrops really work as intended? The Uniswap case study*

<https://dune.com/blog/uni-airdrop-analysis>

> **Digital Twins**

*Renault harnessing digital twins*

<https://news.bitcoin.com/renault-launches-its-industrial-metaverse-aims-to-save-330-million-by-2025/>

> **Enterprise blockchain**

*MAERSK & IBM shutdown TradeLends*

<https://www.ledgerinsights.com/tradelens-blockchain-ibm-maersk-shutters-shipping/>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by: Sam Cheng & MidJourney prompt: A jungle waterfall picturesque, ;andscape, vibrant, colorful.**

Metaversive #23

## Index

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Web Three**

*Web3 and value graphs*

<https://nystrom.substack.com/p/the-types-of-value-graphs?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=29449&post_id=82339551&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

*Common web3 scams*

<https://w3academy.io/5-most-common-scams-in-web3-and-how-to-can-avoid-them/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=5+Most+Common+Scams+in+Web3+(And+How+You+Can+Avoid+Them)&utm_campaign=Deep+Dive&vgo_ee=FuQg33AnUxlwE2IGMVnDo6NgU5Jw%2BcoOEHVvW1fwfM8%3D>

*Minimum viable community*

<https://tpan.substack.com/p/dive-139-community-performance-marketing>

> **Game-Fi**

*From play-to-earn to play-and-earn*

<https://www.newsletter.economicsdesign.com/p/axie-infinity-mechanism-design-bf-n-aft-f?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=21224&post_id=81655633&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

> **Brands 🤝Web3**

*Sony working on applying blockchain tech into their ecosystem*

<https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-has-been-working-on-nfts-and-blockchain-technology-sony-patent-reveals/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email>

> **Blockchain fundamentals**

*Why do some blockchains need a token?*

<https://thedefireport.substack.com/p/tokenomics-101-analyzing-the-layer?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=457837&post_id=81286008&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

> **DAOs**

Japanese governments DAO experiment

<https://nftnow.com/features/japans-government-dao-could-outpace-its-private-sector-in-web3/>

> **BONUS**: *Live art*

<https://www.fastcompany.com/90811669/momas-newest-artist-is-an-ai-trained-on-180000-works-from-warhol-to-pac-man>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by: Maddox Hom & DALL-E 2 prompt:** *A man dancing in a bowl of soup*

Metaversive #22

## Index

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Metaverse-ish**

*Virtual reality therapy*

<https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/virtual-reality-therapy/>

*The Metaverse is not dead, maybe the term is*

<https://venturebeat.com/virtual/no-the-metaverse-is-not-dead-its-inevitable/>

*The MedTech landscape*

<https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/C4E1FAQF5CkNsdWA4Fg/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1667981612039?e=1668643200&v=beta&t=v7tcdcv-uvJvZw1WY5G0K6bKgEPn5c782PNZLgP7oSU>

> **Music NFTs & IP rights**

<https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/3lau-sued-not-compensating-collaborator-11-million-nft-sale-1234628658/>

> **Brands venturing into Web3**

*Beauty industry harnessing blockchain tech*

<https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/web3-blockchain-tech-enhancing-beauty-111510829.html?ref=this-is-poap>

*Web3 and brands' fight for cultural relevance and the fight for attention*

<https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/2022/10/20/nikes-venture-into-web3-isnt-about-tech-its-about-culture/>

*NFT tokenomics: Value extract vs value back*

<https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-would-brand-release-nft-collection-tony-bailey/>

> **Bonus:**  *The BMW M2 mixed reality experience*

<https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/bmw-unveils-mixed-reality-driving-experience/>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by:** Sam Cheng & DALL-E 2 prompt (An ocean at sunset full of clouds and floating lanterns, digital art)

Metaversive #21

## Index

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Metaverse-ish**

*The metaverse, bridging two realities*

<https://www.marketingweek.com/tom-goodwin-metaverse-joke/>

*Distributed Authorship Chains vs Land NFTs*

<https://bigthink.com/the-future/metaverse-inequality/>

*VR & spatial memory*

<https://www.xrtoday.com/virtual-reality/what-does-oculus-mean-by-spatial-memory/>

> **Web three**

*TRIP, A decentralized uber*

<https://decrypt.co/112957/teleport-creators-raise-9m-build-decentralized-uber-rival-solana>

*The Web3 credential ecosystem*

<https://mirror.xyz/0xf27BdcD155cC9f5e90baFE616D2E8cEe47609A7A/mnNWyojD_Da9qAHZeOVmRUywi0EYpEFRIkte4MAXAc8?s=35>

*NFT squid games (watch explainer [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhrF-PmqBCc))*

<https://nftnow.com/features/internet-game-redefining-web3-collaboration-interactivity/ watch explainer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhrF-PmqBCc>

> **Regulation vs NFTs**

*SEC vs NFTs*

<https://decrypt.co/112190/sec-bayc-legal-experts-nfts-yuga-bored-apes>

> **DOUBLE BONUS FEATURE**

*Avery LOOONG, amazing, read on everything in web3, blockchain ,smart contacts,...*

<https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2022-the-crypto-story/?leadSource=uverify wall>

*How to cultivate great ideas*

<https://blog.nateliason.com/p/fermenting-great-ideas?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=882098&post_id=81760147&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by:** *Sam Cheng & DALL -E 2 prompt (A city full of skyscrapers that is half under water with the camera half under water, digital art, steampunk, vibrant)*

Metaversive #20

## Index

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Metaverse-ish**

*Forget your privacy in mixed reality*

<https://medium.com/predict/protecting-privacy-in-the-metaverse-cc7f884f2ea8>

*Buying a piece of land in one of those "metaverse" platforms? have you though of your voting policy?*

<https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2022/11/do-companies-need-a-metaverse-voting-policy>

> **NFT-Fi & DeFi**

*Research reveals only 3% of tokens launched on the decentralized exchange UNISWAP are legit*

<https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.07220.pdf>

*The ultimate guide to NFT-Finance*

<https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/ultimate-guide-to-nft-fi?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=16015&post_id=75266168&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email>

> **Token Economics**

*Sustainable game token-economic models*

<https://page1.substack.com/p/designing-better-game-economies>

> **Crypto regulation**

*Singapore's crypto regulatory approach*

<https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2022/mas-proposes-measures-to-reduce-risks-to-consumers-from-cryptocurrency-trading-and-enhance-standards-of-stablecoin-related-activities>

> **Sould-Bound tokens**

*A primer on soul-bound tokens*

<https://medium.com/the-spartan-group/the-construction-of-the-soul-part-1-the-abcs-of-sbt-5f7776a88479>

> **Web2.5**

*Apple's new crypto apps APP store terms*

<https://twitter.com/dgmason/status/1584658898514251777?s=46&t=izPzRdkqwi8HE2gE2rRt9A>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by:** *Maddox Hom & DALL-E 2 prompt*: Vibrant, steampunk, and overgrown version of New York city, digital art

Metaversive #19

## Index

* Intro

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Intro

It’s been a crazy past couple of weeks & I have deliberately avoided the inclusion of any news from the whole FTX/Alameda meltdown as there are multiple outlets to keep tabs on this toxic subject. More importantly, this newsletter is not intended to cover the news, rather highlight what web3, namely blockchain technology and emerging tech is being harnessed to unlock value for humanity, maybe inspire to build groundbreaking products or disrupt a whole industry.

Web3 or blockchain isn’t just crypto nor cryptocurrencies, speculation, fraud and turmoil. This technology has the potential to unlock value & access to the exchange of value unprecedented in human history. The more aware and educated we are, the wider the horizon of possibilities.

Appreciate all 100 subscribers to Metaversive & hope this weekly feed inspires you to build a better products and services for humanity.

### Newsletter

> **Token economies**

*Reward & tax tokenomic model*

<https://medium.com/shimacapital/rethinking-defi-tokenomics-4d1508ef814f>

*Sustainable web3 game economies*

<https://medium.com/@metzlernick2/fun-games-alone-wont-solve-web3-gaming-c2872ba0a48a>

> **NFTs**

*Legal considerations for launching fungible/non-fungible tokens*

<https://nftnow.com/guides/securities-and-nfts-a-legal-guide-for-gamers-and-game-developers/>

*NFT photography deep dive*

<https://tsalikhov.substack.com/p/nft-photography-deep-dive>

*SushiSwap switch to non-transferable shares?*

<https://www.theblock.co/post/178658/sushiswap-weighs-new-dao-structure-that-uses-non-transferable-shares>

> **Web3 🤝 cancer research**

*Cancer research with the help of Ethereum*

<https://twitter.com/arigoldnfts/status/1585282991957282816?s=46&t=UpUBGADdqU4cUOZWkLwomg>

> **Web3 🤝 social**

*Rethinking social networks with Web3*

<https://mirror.xyz/4rc.eth/2wnexqj6T6HTXUwvRnlGPqFaEMcUcO8N-YbJqUr-l9I>

**Bonus:** Web3 -→ Web3G

<https://www.nfx.com/post/generative-tech>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by:** DALL-E2 prompt (a colorful spaceship abducting a person with people running away from it, digital art)

Metaversive #18

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## Index

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **Metaverse-ish things**

*AI generated in-world assets*

<https://www.theblock.co/post/176545/metaverse-platform-mona-rolls-out-new-ai-tool-to-help-build-in-online-worlds>

*Learnings from second life*

<https://old.gigaom.com/2007/04/04/3-reasons-why-marketing-in-second-life-doesnt-work/>

> **Tokenization**

*Tokenizing athletes*

<https://cointelegraph.com/news/nfts-transform-how-fans-bet-on-upcoming-sports-stars?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Google>

*Real world asset tokenization & listen to commentary [here](https://polygonalpha.substack.com/p/an-unreal-primer-on-real-world-assets#details)*

<https://docsend.com/view/u53utyp2j4ycg7r6>

> **Blockchain infrastructure & use cases**

*Cross blockchain bridging methods*

<https://research.thetie.io/cross-chain-bridging-current-risks-and-future-development/>

*Polygon's first complaint portal fighting police corruption in india*

<https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-powers-india-police-complaint-portal-battling-corruption>

*JP Morgan Coin*

<https://www.ledgerinsights.com/jp-morgan-tokenize-euro-jpm-coin/>

> **DAOs**

*DAO compensation models*

<https://tally.mirror.xyz/JOGB-qQTZ9BqkOlN_AKD2wInM3O0nN0hlffmjjqX5N8>

> **NFTs**

*Lobster delivery membership cards*

<https://decrypt.co/113783/oneof-nfts-get-maine-lobster>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by:** DALLE-E 2 prompt “Cyberpunk massive purple & blue snake with green eyes in an abyss, digital art”

Metaversive #17

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## Index

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* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

### Newsletter

> **DeFi**

*DeFi protocols and the role they could play within financial services in the years to come*

<https://thedefireport.substack.com/p/defi-thesis-lendborrow-sector?utm_source=post-email-title&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

> **DAOs**

*Analyzing DAO treasuries*

<https://banklessdao.substack.com/p/analyzing-dao-treasuries-state-of?utm_source=post-email-title&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email>

> **Web3**

*Web3 and DWeb*

<https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/10/internet-archive-decentralized-web-web3-brewster-kahle/671647/>

> **Crypto**

*Growing crypto aoption in Africa*

<https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/sub-saharan-africa-cryptocurrency-geography-report-2022-preview/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email>

*Crypto market fit*

<https://mirror.xyz/chapterone.eth/1nhC9xXGmlqOvHX7cmr3bNPdhO7MpEVtHSLAraV9QRc>

> **NFTs**

*A thorough market breakdown of a set of NFT startup categories*

<https://galaxyrtk.substack.com/p/crypto-gaming-and-nfts-a-nuanced?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email>

*NFT backed stamps*

<https://cointelegraph.com/news/post-offices-adopting-nfts-leads-to-a-philately-renaissance?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email>

*CNN ends their NFT "experiment"*

<https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/10/23397766/vault-by-cnn-nft-shutdown-flow-rebate-rugpull>

> **Bonus:** Sneak peek into Instagram’s NFTs integration

<https://twitter.com/themetav3rse/status/1587927533260984320?s=46&t=AhkFHjMCUxmXniIKa5ajxg>

### Learning hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job Board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by:** Midjourney prompt “San francisco with dramatic neon lighting, cinematic, picturesque, unreal”

Metaversive #16

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## Index

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* Learning Hub

* Job board

* Web3 tools & resources

* Artist highlight

### Newsletter

> **Web3.0, Jobs3.0 & Film3.0**

*Napster jumping into web3*

<https://www.napster.com/gb/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/06/Napster-Litepaper-V1.pdf>

*Pioneers of Film 3.0*

<https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/shemaroo-becomes-the-first-to-open-a-cinema-on-decentraland-metaverse-122739.html>

*Jobs 3.0 & the future of work*

<https://mirror.xyz/0xb381F2e2929d19cA1BC06E11B1db4279DFF5B562/3KwbfYZEzVWtsJ61FKRkxq64fucOZNeoGrer5XtUCnA>

*Is web3 really decentralized?*

<https://moxie.org/2022/01/07/web3-first-impressions.html>

> **The token economy**

*Token gated commerce*

<https://www.notboring.co/p/tokengated-commerce?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web>

*Tokenizing physical assets*

<https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4E1FAQEfOtdNWv5_qw/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1664264482085?e=1666224000&v=beta&t=4PWQhvJiAZs8thN_1faiJ1c3ZYEFJviR1sFRk1udgRM>

> **“\[insert action here\]-to-Earn”**

<https://medium.com/@cryptodatawiz/play-to-earn-is-a-trojan-horse-45915d3c158d>

*Blockchain gaming from inflationary token economics to "Factory NFTs"*

<https://cryptobriefing.com/forget-play-to-earn-factory-nfts-are-the-new-crypto-gaming-meta/>

> **Decentralized social media, identities & regulations**

*Sufficiently decentralizing social networks*

<https://www.varunsrinivasan.com/2022/01/11/sufficient-decentralization-for-social-networks>

*Challenges to building decentralized identities*

<https://medium.com/9yards/web3-has-an-identity-problem-building-decentralized-identity-7d8219a992db>

*Regulate apps not protocols*

<https://twitter.com/milesjennings/status/1575523736563974144>

> **Bonus:** *No clothes fashion show*

<https://vrscout.com/news/this-unique-ar-fashion-show-features-no-clothes/>

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

### Job board

* **[Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Bankless Job board](https://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[froog](https://froog.co/)**

* **[Trueup](https://www.trueup.io/crypto)**

* **[Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)**

* **[Fourth Revolution Capital job board](https://jobs.fourthrevolution.capital/companies)**

### Web3 tools & resources

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)**

* **[Web3 Tech](https://github.com/vikvikvikkk/Web3-Tech)**

* **[Web3 legal database](https://www.web3lex.io/#)**

* **[Blockchain repository](https://theblockchaintest.com/resources)**

* **[A Glossary of Web3 terms](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/D4D1FAQEpVrZON3CqFA/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1666694751094?e=1667433600&v=beta&t=KbLU7E8EGCbyRVTZ-YDjybPyfhUwzrcggvs_iqwx0TM)**

**Cover art by:** DALL-E prompt: A village surrounded in the icy wilderness with snow and lanterns, Digital Art

Metaversive #15

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### Newsletter

> We have quite the web3 round up this week with insights on token airdrops, web3 use cases, central bank digital currencies, game-fi & IP rights.
>
> Kicking things off with an excerpt from our first piece on Web3 use cases;
>
> “Whether in ten years, twenty, or thirty, I expect that most large financial assets and transactions touch web3 – whether that’s houses, cars, project finance, or company ownership. Bringing those assets on-chain will connect them to global pools of capital and liquidity, and to all of the money legos being created in DeFi”
>
> “With Hyperstructures, tokenized everything, and rapid iteration on economic and governance models, web3 will be a big piece of the puzzle in solving some of humanity’s most complex challenges”

***Web3 use cases & the future***

<https://www.notboring.co/p/web3-use-cases-the-future>

> As [Sam Lessin](https://twitter.com/lessin) puts it, “Most things people own, real estate, small businesses, etc. have shit access to liquidity, leverage, etc.” The prize for solving that pain point is enormous – the tokenization of everything – and will attract waves of talent, capital, and creative approaches.

<https://twitter.com/lessin/status/1540038300202721280>

> **NFTs and IP & copyright**

*NFTs & copyright*

<https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/2022/06/22/should-you-copyright-your-nfts/>

*Photography, NFTs & IP rights*

<https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2022/06/23/old-school-photographers-grapple-nfts-new-world-rules>

*The future of NFT PFPs*

<https://0xprismatic.substack.com/p/whats-next-for-pfps>

> **Game-Fi, CBDCs, Token Airdrops & DAOs**

*A high level analysis of Game-Fi V1.0 & future possibilities*

<https://cryptoslate.com/what-will-future-gamefi-models-look-like/>

*Central bank digital currencies vs. cryptocurrencies*

<https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/06/21/cbdcs-not-crypto-will-be-cornerstone-of-future-monetary-system-bis-says/>

*DAOs and the future of work*

<https://hbr.org/2022/04/how-daos-could-change-the-way-we-work>

*Token Airdrops*

<https://twitter.com/cptn3mox/status/1539897046852698113?s=12&t=8HIhWMU7rNpkq3y4NpD_pw>

> **Metaverse Stuff**

*The metaverse and protecting our basic immersive rights*

<https://bigthink.com/the-future/immersive-rights-metaverse/>

*A glimpse into the year 2032*

<https://somniumtimes.com/2022/06/28/thought-experiment-somnium-space-2032/>

*Levitation & interactive holograms*

<https://iflscience.com/acoustic-levitation-breakthrough-after-scientists-create-self-correcting-levitation-device-64176>

> **BONUS:** Azuki team launches Physically backed Token standard (PBT):

<https://twitter.com/AzukiOfficial/status/1582057921516474368>

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### Newsletter

> **NFT Stuff**

*Real Estate tokenization*

<https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-does-tokenization-help-transform-illiquid-real-estate-ownership-into-a-liquid-one>

*Airline tickets as NFTs*

<https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-technologies-could-be-a-game-changer-for-the-travel-industry?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social>

*New NFT marketplace providing a seamless NFT IP licensing solution*

<https://www.theblock.co/post/167845/x-marketplaces-new-platform-streamlines-the-licensing-of-nft-ips>

> **Blockchain technical stuff**

*CBDETH? A potential infrastructure layer for CBDCs*

<https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/ethereum-most-likely-base-layer-global-cdbcs>

*A simple breakdown of zero knowledge proofs*

<https://mirror.xyz/haunventures.eth/FDS62fauwKbDs3e-4xsF8Ldy0lzZiKDetax1FCfxyJs>

*and a thread*

<https://twitter.com/varunshenoy_/status/1571949645085155328>

> **An in depth study of the once popular blockchain game CryptoKitties, identifying the reasons behind its rise & fall**

<https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2021.631665/full>

> **Mixed reality**

*The future of data analytics in a mixed reality world*

<https://gorillaitr.com/2022/09/05/the-future-of-xr-and-metaverse-measurement/>

*Tommy Hilfiger launches "Parallel", their in-house avatar creation platform*

<https://www.paralleltommyhilfiger.com/>

*A sneak peak into a pseudo-crypto casino in the heart of Decentraland*

<https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/sinweek/2022/08/29/the-metaverse-casino-that-wasnt/>

> **BONUS:** Speaking of Decentraland, the 2nd edition of the Metaverse fashion week is happening coming back from 10-13 November

<https://events.decentraland.org/event/?id=7148716b-ff25-4d5f-8267-55fed7ab15bc>

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**Cover art by:** DALL-E (prompt: Colorful end of the world, digital art)

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```
This week is all about mixed, virtual & artificial reality, digital twins, digital humans & Artificial intelligence. Strap in & prepare to have your brain tickled.
```

> ***Beginners guide to AR***

<https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/what-is-augmented-reality/>

<https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/a-beginners-guide-to-the-augmented-reality-market/>

***XR vs. AR***

<https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/extended-reality-vs-augmented-reality/>

> ***A great introduction to quantum computing, possible use cases and risks***

<https://hbr.org/2022/01/quantum-computing-for-business-leaders>

> ***An intro to AI***

<https://hbr.org/2022/08/when-and-why-you-should-explain-how-your-ai-works?ab=hero-main-text>

***AI- made art wins art prize***

<https://www.dtnext.in/edit/2022/09/06/an-ai-made-picture-won-an-art-prize-artists-arent-happy>

***AI generated films***

<https://pinar-seyhan-demirdag.medium.com/how-will-a-i-generated-films-disrupt-the-film-industry-e3bf428f5c4d>

***DALL-E 2***

< https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/12/a-startup-wants-to-democratize-the-tech-behind-dall-e-2-consequences-be-damned/>

***AI takes over voice of Darth Vader***

<https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/24/23370097/darth-vader-james-earl-jones-obi-wan-kenobi-star-wars-ai-disney-lucasfilm>

> **Digital Twins & digital humans**

***Industrial digital twins***

<https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lowes-unveils-industry-first-digital-twin-giving-associates-superpowers-to-better-serve-customers-301628493.html>

***NVIDIA's new AI modeler GET3D***

<https://www.engadget.com/nvidia-ai-model-get3d-virtual-worlds-objects-130021127.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIp8bvIhDHxzcs64ds_DNrAEzdBf3jkxskfbeZ_XGtz1oa7ZQl_Gt1UkfiOJyo->

> **China already talking about regulating digital humans**
>
> *China set to set standards for digital assistants, virtual influencers and gaming avatars expecting that virtual humans will assist with online banking, shopping, and travel services within the next few years*

<https://restofworld.org/2022/beijing-digital-humans-metaverse/>

> **BONUS**

***Visit Midjourney & test out the generator on their discord for free***

<https://www.midjourney.com/home/>

***DALL-E is now open for everyone to try out***

<https://openai.com/blog/dall-e-now-available-without-waitlist/>

***Try the Runway AI video editor***

<https://runwayml.com/>

***Check out this real time AI AR experience 🤯***

<https://twitter.com/xrarchitect/status/1572009631530242049?s=46&t=EJuNPxEp-tLdD_cEUXVigg>

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### Blog post: OFAC vs. Open source software 

The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) controls and enforces economic sanctions  against countries and groups of individuals, such as terrorists, hackers and drug traffickers, but last month, they announced the sanctioning of Tornado Cash along with 45 Ethereum addresses to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List of sanctioned persons. Just days after the announcement, Dutch police released a statement claiming to have arrested one of the core developers behind the project, based on suspicion of facilitating “money laundering through the mixing of cryptocurrencies through the decentralized Ethereum mixing service Tornado Cash”.

What’s peculiar about this case is that Tornado Cash is an open source software project, not a person, group nor company. Tornado Cash provides privacy protection for people transacting on the Ethereum blockchain. The solution refers to several open source software libraries that have been developed over many years by a diverse group of contributors. These contributors have published and made Tornado Cash available for general use as a collection of smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.

*Now how does Tornado Cash work?*

Tornado Cash is an application made up of a group of smart contracts running on the Ethereum blockchain that enable users to send & receive transactions privately. there are two types of operations any user can perform, “deposit” or “withdraw.” Together, these operations allow a user to deposit tokens from one address and later withdraw **those same tokens** to a different address. Although these deposit and withdrawal actions are recorded publicly on Ethereum’s ledger, there is no longer a way to publicly link the deposit and withdrawal addresses, thus enabling the user to withdraw their own funds without fear of exposing their entire financial history to anyone.

Its important to note that

* Even though user deposits and withdrawals are public, no one is able to identify which deposits correspond to which withdrawals.

* Smart contract code automates the whole operation so there is no intermediary or third party involved in execution.

* Users are only able to withdraw the tokens they deposit

* No one controls the operation nor will have the ability to change the operation of the Tornado Cash smart contracts.

The sanction announcement caused quite a stir & resurfaced a lot of concerns over online privacy & the right to transact privately 👇

<https://www.arcanum.ventures/articles/cryptocurrency-and-the-erosion-of-basic-human-rights/>

> For a deeper dive into this case, I recommend checking out this in-depth analysis from Coincenter

<https://www.coincenter.org/analysis-what-is-and-what-is-not-a-sanctionable-entity-in-the-tornado-cash-case/>

> And listen to this discussion on the Bankless podcast

<https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/the-death-of-crypto-privacy-with#details>

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Metaversive #11

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> **NFTs &  IP rights**

*a16z new venture aiming to solve the NFT IP rights issue*

<https://a16zcrypto.com/introducing-nft-licenses/>

> **NFTs & the film industry**

*A collection of Film3 projects*

<https://web3curator.substack.com/p/web3-film-film3-a-collection-of-film3?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email>

*NFTs & the future of TV ratings*

<https://qz.com/netflix-s-nft-experiment-with-love-death-robots-co-1849451837>

> **Governance, tokens & Web3 startups**

*Web3 startups & product-market-protocol fit*

<https://mirror.xyz/solderneer.eth/q542vktJxVsR33bMMhDZLEQElc0Nl1jnAmGzW1ehwOQ>

> **DeFi <> NFTs**

*NFT options*

<https://metaversal.banklesshq.com/p/hook-nft-options-?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email>

*DeFi business models & bootstrapping growth with tokens*

<https://thedefireport.substack.com/p/defi-business-models?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email>

> **Digital 🤝 Physical**

*Tokenizing diamonds*

<https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/08/26/blockchain-startup-aims-to-open-the-1t-diamond-market-to-more-investors/>

*The companies & the people linking the digital with the physical*

<https://meta.mirror.xyz/T6d3SBRzb_2WLVn9BRfqJbASgkOJO6x7jGdGEbbkfCA>

> **Blockchain technical stuff**

*Assessing blockchain bridges (Bridges primer [here](https://mirror.xyz/metaversive.eth/qBEBlvh8po15m5ClwMUNiHy_ZEIZbnjLPUGHuboPfFI))*

<https://www.decentralised.co/p/assessing-blockchain-bridges?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email>

**Bonus:** PlayStation finally announced their “Digital collectibles” (NFTs) rewards program, although Sony still insists they are neither NFTs nor recorded on a blockchain. The PlayStation Stars rewards program is due late September.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPbSK3Vde2A&t=62s>

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Metaversive #10

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### Newsletter

**Big brands & NFTs**

*Nike winning the NFT game* ([Checkout this dune analytics dashboard](https://dune.com/kingjames23/nft-project-possible-data-to-use))

[https://beincrypto.com/nike-becomes-worlds-highest-earning-brand-from-nft-sales/](https://beincrypto.com/nike-becomes-worlds-highest-earning-brand-from-nft-sales/)

*And Nike’s collab with RTFKT, introducing phygital products*

[https://www.nfcw.com/2022/08/09/378530/nike-and-rtfkt-use-nfc-to-link-physical-clothing-with-nfts/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email](https://www.nfcw.com/2022/08/09/378530/nike-and-rtfkt-use-nfc-to-link-physical-clothing-with-nfts/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)

*Netflix farming engagement data with NFTs*

[https://nftnow.com/culture/netflix-is-using-nfts-to-harvest-engagement-data-and-tv-may-never-be-the-same/](https://nftnow.com/culture/netflix-is-using-nfts-to-harvest-engagement-data-and-tv-may-never-be-the-same/)

*Starbucks Odyssey experience & journey stamps*

[https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/starbucks-brewing-revolutionary-web3-experience-for-its-starbucks-rewards-members/](https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/starbucks-brewing-revolutionary-web3-experience-for-its-starbucks-rewards-members/)

**Decentralized Finance, DAOs & the future of work & Decentralized social media**

*Web3 social impact projects*

[https://mirror.xyz/carlstrom.eth/bDRq-1Ee10X3M9aKT_OlbojDtuDMipjvFdLNFXie5AE](https://mirror.xyz/carlstrom.eth/bDRq-1Ee10X3M9aKT_OlbojDtuDMipjvFdLNFXie5AE)

*Uniswap & the fee switch proposal*

[https://alastor.substack.com/p/the-fee-switch](https://alastor.substack.com/p/the-fee-switch)

*Decentralizing social media? separating the social graph from the app layer*

[https://polygontech.medium.com/decentralized-social-media-the-future-of-connections-or-an-unnecessary-niche-22916a930be](https://polygontech.medium.com/decentralized-social-media-the-future-of-connections-or-an-unnecessary-niche-22916a930be)

*The future of work gets brighter and brighter*

[https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/08/25/web3-workplace-platform-coordinape-launches-decentralized-compensation-tool-for-daos/](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/08/25/web3-workplace-platform-coordinape-launches-decentralized-compensation-tool-for-daos/)

**Bonus**

If you’re a fan of Shark Tank, then you might need to check out the first VR version in Somnium Space

[https://twitter.com/SomniumSpace/status/1559205680443277313](https://twitter.com/SomniumSpace/status/1559205680443277313)

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Metaversive #9

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### Blog post experiment #2: Royalties, NFTs & SudoSwap

Most of us are familiar with OpenSea, the #1 NFT marketplace on the planet with about 55% market share. The platform allows people to discover, create, buy & sell NFTs. OpenSea charges 2.5% on every sale and willingly enforces NFT royalty payments automatically each time a NFT is traded. It is important to note that the marketplace is not obliged to enforce the royalty but all marketplaces have been honoring them. (so far)

Enter **[SudoSwap](https://sudoswap.xyz/#/)**. The new kid on the block, disrupting the NFT space and changing the way people trade NFTs.  What makes SudoSwap different is the fact that it is a permisionless AMM (automated market maker) protocol, allowing anyone to;

* Trade an NFT in exchange for another NFT

* Trade an NFT in exchange for a fungible token (ETH)

* Batch buy or sell NFTs

* **OR be the NFT marketplace** by creating a trading pair of a set of NFTs & fungible tokens & earn trading fees as the liquidity provider.

> (Check out this [10 minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suRfqKJrRWY) for a breakdown of SudoSwap)

Now SudoSwap charges a 0.5% trading fee, ***but what it doesn’t do is enforce royalties*** which has caused quite a stir the past couple of weeks. What most people do not know is that royalty fees are not automatically enforced within the smart contract (the piece of code that was written to deploy the NFT). This [video from Blockchain Gandalf](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zus7oYxQbKk) is an excellent explainer AND if you’re into additional technical stuff, check [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yDNVOciwjw) for an explanation of the NFT royalty standard.

Sudo’s move caused shockwaves across the NFT space & outcry from artists & creators, but also surfaced voices of wisdom & advice on how creators can look for alternative funding & revenue models. One being the fact that NFT creators can hold on to a fraction of the maximum supply of the NFT collection, releasing them at later stages as community rewards or bug bounties. The creators of cryptopunks for instance did not instill a royalty fee however, they held on to about 1000 punks which turned out to be quite a lucrative strategy. A second option is for creators to harness SudoSwap AMM to their advantage and create their own pools & earn trading fees. A third and final option is for creators to approach this from a web2.0 stance & contemplate customer life cycles where simply, each NFT drop has an expiry date. Check out the concept in more detail 👇

[https://finn.mirror.xyz/FJM-0JiQJIr-4xX43FvU8Ep17HCoY5B5jCnG3weJuco](https://finn.mirror.xyz/FJM-0JiQJIr-4xX43FvU8Ep17HCoY5B5jCnG3weJuco)

Obviously there are countless other options out there for monetization & depending on the type of NFT in question, solutions & options vary.

We have barely scratched the surface on this hot topic, but it does make us all think more about the greater NFT & NFT-Finance space, creator royalties, incentive structures and the relationships between creators, collectors, traders & platforms. There is still so much room for innovation.

### Additional info

> Check out this thorough breakdown of SudoSwap

[https://twitter.com/corleonescrypto/status/1559206562685747202?s=21&t=8ZGx4Ck78FXXg0aN7ZS8BwSudoswap](https://twitter.com/corleonescrypto/status/1559206562685747202?s=21&t=8ZGx4Ck78FXXg0aN7ZS8BwSudoswap)

> or watch this video for a complete breakdown & a simple guide demonstrating the different ways you can use the platform.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb5mRV1lkLg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb5mRV1lkLg)

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* *

Metaversive #8

## Index

* Intro

* Newsletter

* Learning Hub

* Job board

### Intro

We're back to our scheduled programming, and to kick things off, I'd like to share an excerpt from our first article of the week, which is also, in my opinion, one of the best descriptions of the Metaverse I've read in a very long time;

> *The Metaverse is not a singular destination that sits in a dystopian, never-ending, pixelated land with leg-less avatars. It is an ongoing series of experiences that span various touchpoints online, extend into real life, and back.*
>
> *It serves as an opportunity for businesses to exist in a multi-platform world. Deepen their relationship with customers and various communities because experiences go beyond promoted tweets that all look alike, a well curated Instagram page, and a cool color palette for your physical and digital storefronts. It opens up new levels of collaboration and expression.*

[https://austinsworld.substack.com/p/shifting-communities](https://austinsworld.substack.com/p/shifting-communities)

> **NFT-Fi**
>
> Following up on our last week’s [NFTFi](https://mirror.xyz/albedometalabs.eth/mpxpE8V3mWuYiFLGRZO_y4ShC7oHtluHY0aDNyHYQxo) conversation, UNISWAP recently announced they’re fully committed to building the NFT financialization landscape

[https://cryptoslate.com/uniswap-in-talks-with-7-lending-protocols-to-build-nft-financialization/](https://cryptoslate.com/uniswap-in-talks-with-7-lending-protocols-to-build-nft-financialization/)

> And check out this deep and technical dive into why bringing RWA (real world assets) lending on-chain is an improvement over the current model

**Web3 & the securitization market**

[https://www.notboring.co/p/everything-is-broken](https://www.notboring.co/p/everything-is-broken)

> **Non-Fungibles**

**Vitalik Buterin’s idea of privately exchanging NFTs**

[https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1556548617636556800](https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1556548617636556800)

**An in-depth dive into Dynamic NFTs**

[https://mirror.xyz/andrguardia.eth/xQE3XGn-oxq8GnVzsu9bYcWlp9B94Towjic2YkZTVXE](https://mirror.xyz/andrguardia.eth/xQE3XGn-oxq8GnVzsu9bYcWlp9B94Towjic2YkZTVXE)

> **Music & NFTs**
>
> Royal, one of the top NFT Music platforms just released their first royalty payouts report. Royal is a platform that enables fans to buy & collect NFTs created by top music artists in exchange for claiming a share of the record royalties.

[https://royal.io/blog/royalty-payouts](https://royal.io/blog/royalty-payouts)

> Which leads us to a great breakdown of the economics of mNFTs (music NFT) by [dopr](https://dopr.xyz/)

[https://mirror.xyz/dopr.eth/3lAwDUzdqZMrGWHG07ia4XSBuyhgur5YaU9KNuxnrxA](https://mirror.xyz/dopr.eth/3lAwDUzdqZMrGWHG07ia4XSBuyhgur5YaU9KNuxnrxA)

> **Hardware**
>
> VR is helping surgeons from different parts of the world co-plan an operation virtually & this demo shows how this technology can revolutionize cross-border collaboration & education.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0EXtKNhUlE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0EXtKNhUlE)

> And finally, a glimpse of a future where all our senses are stimulated in the virtual world

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIMmgL-gLKo&t=193s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIMmgL-gLKo&t=193s)

> Thought I would leave you with this growing directory of Web3/blockchain/crypto projects.

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop9JYp8FmZfJmINFU5IbMHeYp3Zb0YLoi7HE8Q/edit#gid=0)

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**

* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**

* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**

* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**

* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/)**

* **[Long List of Crypto](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wQ6Rsop

Metaversive #7

## Index

* Blog post experiment
* Learning Hub
* Job board
* Artist highlight

### Blog post experiment

I decided to shake things up this week and concentrate on one hot topic that has been the talk of the Web3 town. Since there were really two hot topics, I decided to save the other one for a later episode (spoiler alert: it will be regarding NFT royalties). Anyway, this week's big subject is NFT finance, or NFTFi, and BendDAO is at the very heart of the debate.

NFTFi is at the intersection of NFTs & DeFi with the aim of unlocking liquidity in the NFT space. NFTFi platforms offer financial services for fungible & non-fungible asset holders to borrow against their NFTs or lend their crypto to NFT holders to earn interest. Transactions happen either peer-2-peer, where a loan agreement is arranged directly between lender & borrower, or through lending pools where NFT holders lock their NFTs to borrow money (ETH, USDT) & lenders deposit money into liquidity pools to earn an interest.

BendDAO is one of those NFT finance protocols, specifically a peer-to-pool lending platform, that allow holders of specific NFT collections to take out a loan instantly when they deposit their NFTs as collateral and on the other side of the coin, offers about 18% (at time of writing) in interest for depositors of ETH paid out in BEND (native token of BendDAO) & ETH. NFT depositors can borrow up to 40% of the NFT collection floor price, but in case floor price drops and approaches original loan value, borrower has 48hrs to repay the loan or face liquidation.

> This all seems straightforward, but what caught everyone’s attention was this tweet thread

[https://twitter.com/CirrusNFT/status/1559954449002401792](https://twitter.com/CirrusNFT/status/1559954449002401792)

> Followed by:

[https://twitter.com/CirrusNFT/status/1560291009145102336](https://twitter.com/CirrusNFT/status/1560291009145102336)

> Which was then challenged by another user in this tweet storm

[https://twitter.com/ponzidope/status/1560928270845358080](https://twitter.com/ponzidope/status/1560928270845358080)

> This caused turbulence & panic leading to a bank run;

[https://twitter.com/punk9059/status/1561485091917877250](https://twitter.com/punk9059/status/1561485091917877250)

> Two days later, BendDAO co-founder posted on their discord stating they “underestimated how illiquid NFTs could be” & the team is working on an emergency proposal to change parameters within the platform.

![](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/9UL5K0cGPYJSBz6fwYVaH.png?height=1170&width=1654)

> Since then, the proposal has passed, and a liquidation bonanza has been under way. You can track all live auctions here:

[https://dune.com/eherrerosj/benddao-live-auctions](https://dune.com/eherrerosj/benddao-live-auctions)

Moral of the story?

The implications of having a loan backed by a NFT are profound. Pretty soon, NFTFi won’t just be confined to a group of NFT collections. Real world assets & physical collectibles will be attached to NFTs that can in turn be used as collateral for a loan. Imagine the massive unlock of potential with on-chain reputation or soul-bound tokens when you can take out a loan against your on-chain credentials or DeFi credit score instead of digital or physical priced assets. We still have a long way to realize that vision, but its very exciting to witness it all unfold in real time.

One last thing before you go, check out this snapshot of the NFTFi ecosystem.

![by @0xminion on Twitter](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/P3GvKtjUBdY98u7uJUhYJ.png?height=1080&width=1920)

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**
* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**
* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**
* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**
* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**
* **[ChainShot](https://www.chainshot.com/) → NEW ADDITION**

### J

Metaversive #6

## Index

* Intro
* Newsletter
* Learning Hub
* Job board
* Artist highlight

### Intro

> We’ve been talking about web3 a lot, with weekly use cases and case studies. Companies "jumping into web3", huge talk about disruption and the new internet. We are living & experiencing web3 being built in real time. Companies running experiments, attempting to mitigate the risks of not participating while looking for opportunity. Yet, there are still a lot of naysayers out there, claiming web3 is just a passing fad, providing no actual utility nor solutions to hard problems.
>
> Quoting [Jon Crabb](https://twitter.com/JonCrabb), author of our first piece of the week; “We are going through a process of natural selection. Both the good and the bad things are necessary steps in the process of finding our next form”

[https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/web3-is-turning-out-just-fine-thank-you-bc005d74154e](https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/web3-is-turning-out-just-fine-thank-you-bc005d74154e)

> **Hot topic: The Ethereum blockchain merge is scheduled for mid September.**
>
> The most highly anticipated event in the crypto world, is Ethereum’s move from the Proof of work (PoW) to the Proof of stake (PoS) consensus model. To get you up to speed on that;
>
> Watch this great breakdown from [Finematics](https://www.youtube.com/c/Finematics)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuPmA8w0Kc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuPmA8w0Kc)

> and read this technical analysis from the Aave foundation

[https://governance.aave.com/t/bgd-technical-analysis-aave-ethereums-pos-merge/9226](https://governance.aave.com/t/bgd-technical-analysis-aave-ethereums-pos-merge/9226)

> This weeks programming also includes;

**A primer on decentralized identities & on-chain credentials**

[https://blog.spruceid.com/decentralized-identity-and-web3/?s=35](https://blog.spruceid.com/decentralized-identity-and-web3/?s=35)

**Web3 and contextual privacy**

[https://www.thepullrequest.com/p/the-right-to-never-be-forgotten](https://www.thepullrequest.com/p/the-right-to-never-be-forgotten)

**NFTs & the proof-of-patronage philanthropic model**

[https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/06/27-year-old-bohemian-prince-raises-300000-in-nfts-to-preserve-and-share-castles-and-ancient-artifacts.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/06/27-year-old-bohemian-prince-raises-300000-in-nfts-to-preserve-and-share-castles-and-ancient-artifacts.html)

**How one developer faked an entire DeFi ecosystem**

[https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/2022/08/04/master-of-anons-how-a-crypto-developer-faked-a-defi-ecosystem/](https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/2022/08/04/master-of-anons-how-a-crypto-developer-faked-a-defi-ecosystem/)

**And we all knew this was coming, a look at Apple’s VR/AR headset**

[https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/08/apple-ar-headset-1-5-million-units/](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/08/apple-ar-headset-1-5-million-units/)

> **Bonus:** The first fashion week to happen in person AND in VR

[https://twitter.com/somniumspace/status/1557775575657467908?s=21&t=tgb__PQGB_0GWiIZGVuSpA](https://twitter.com/somniumspace/status/1557775575657467908?s=21&t=tgb__PQGB_0GWiIZGVuSpA)

> Plus Tommy Hilfiger returns to NY Fashion week with live show in Roblox as well

[https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/from-brooklyn-to-roblox-tommy-hilfiger-makes-nyfw-show-phygital](https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/from-brooklyn-to-roblox-tommy-hilfiger-makes-nyfw-show-phygital)

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg/)**
* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com/)**
* **[Curious](https://curious.xyz/)**
* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**
* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

### Job board

* [Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)
* [Bankless Job board](http://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)
* [froog](http://froog.co/)
* [Trueup](http://www.trueup.io/crypto)
* [Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pall

Metaversive #5

## Index

* Intro
* Newsletter
* Learning Hub
* Job board
* Artist highlight

### Intro

> *One of the most controversial and misunderstood topics today is the Metaverse. We read and hear about a future open metaverse where we are free to move around from one platform to another with our data, assets, and identities without being constrained by digital walled gardens. Building interconnected experiences that offer new prospects for economic, social, and cultural change requires interoperability and open standards. These immersive encounters will completely alter the way we socialize, study, shop, and work. [The Metaverse Standards Forum](https://metaverse-standards.org/), the [Open Metaverse Interoperability Group](https://omigroup.org/), and [the Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3](https://www.oma3.org/) are just a few of the standards consortiums that have recently emerged to ensure that future. Member companies in these organizations will work together & pool resources to realize the full potential of a composable, interconnected & interoperating Metaverse ecosystem.*
>
> *But are open standards necessarily advantageous? or do they hinder the possibility for innovation? which is why we're starting this week off with...*

**The standards Innovation paradox**

[https://li.substack.com/p/the-standards-innovation-paradox?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email](https://li.substack.com/p/the-standards-innovation-paradox?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)

> With blockchain driving the tokenization of everything, what does that mean in terms of property rights? How is a token connected to an underlying asset? and what are the implications to the buyer?

**Property law of tokens**

[https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3928901](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3928901)

> **Blockchain bridges and the business model behind them.**

[https://www.decentralised.co/p/bridges-an-introduction?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email](https://www.decentralised.co/p/bridges-an-introduction?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)

> Now on a less serious front, lets move on to some great insights from the NFT space.

**How a movie is being crowdfunded by the sale of NFTs.**

[https://dailyhodl.com/2022/07/28/russell-crowe-film-partially-funded-by-nfts-makes-its-debut/](https://dailyhodl.com/2022/07/28/russell-crowe-film-partially-funded-by-nfts-makes-its-debut/)

**NFT domain names**

[https://tokenterminal.substack.com/p/the-definitive-guide-to-crypto-domain?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email](https://tokenterminal.substack.com/p/the-definitive-guide-to-crypto-domain?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)

**NFTs as the new CRM**

[https://mirror.xyz/imtalljonathan.eth/ab8kBmI2owBMxJ0o0bhPaqtGcnzh86cO_8EAQzVoEBg](https://mirror.xyz/imtalljonathan.eth/ab8kBmI2owBMxJ0o0bhPaqtGcnzh86cO_8EAQzVoEBg)

> BONUS:…. wait for it… Virtual condoms 😂
>
> Durex just filed a set of patents with one of them being "virtual condoms"

[https://twitter.com/kondoudislaw/status/1552985811829882880?s=21&t=3-y_Sh4rPTb0zBeXiWVoDg](https://twitter.com/kondoudislaw/status/1552985811829882880?s=21&t=3-y_Sh4rPTb0zBeXiWVoDg)

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg)**
* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com)**
* **[Curious](https://Curious.xyz)**
* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**
* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

### Job board

* [Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)
* [Bankless Job board](http://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)
* [froog](http://froog.co/)
* [Trueup](http://www.trueup.io/crypto)
* [Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)
* [Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)

### Artist Highlight

Artist: **[dutchtide](https://twitter.com/dutchtide)**

Cover art: MidnightBreeze

> *Got any suggestions or questions? drop me a message **[here](https://twitter.com/metaversive)

Metaversive #4

## Index

* Intro
* Newsletter
* learning Hub
* Job board
* Artist Highlight

### Intro

> Before kicking off this week’s edition, we added more resources in the **Learning hub &** the **Job board** so check them out.
>
> We got quite an interesting round up this week, kicking things off with mind blowing news from the medicine world, amazing insights from the NFT space, and a spotlight on the gaming industry with a 2 part report discussing the emergence of blockchain based games which gave birth to the play-to-earn movement plus one company’s idea to incentivize people to “go out -to-earn”?  Enjoy!

### Newsletter

**Robot Pills** 🤯 and the future of telemedicine. (watch the demo [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYlmRkRc72I&t=182s))

[https://venturebeat.com/2022/07/24/medicine-and-the-metaverse-new-tech-allows-doctors-to-travel-inside-of-your-body/amp/](https://venturebeat.com/2022/07/24/medicine-and-the-metaverse-new-tech-allows-doctors-to-travel-inside-of-your-body/amp/)

**Decentralized Digital Collectibles**

[https://mirror.xyz/chainleft.eth/MzPWRsesC9mQflxlLo-N29oF4iwCgX3lacrvaG9Kjko](https://mirror.xyz/chainleft.eth/MzPWRsesC9mQflxlLo-N29oF4iwCgX3lacrvaG9Kjko)

**NFTs & customer life cycles**

[https://mirror.xyz/iwritecopy.eth/FJM-0JiQJIr-4xX43FvU8Ep17HCoY5B5jCnG3weJuco](https://mirror.xyz/iwritecopy.eth/FJM-0JiQJIr-4xX43FvU8Ep17HCoY5B5jCnG3weJuco)

**KIAs latest venture with NFTs**

[ https://nftevening.com/kia-america-launches-nfts-with-qr-code-project/]( https://nftevening.com/kia-america-launches-nfts-with-qr-code-project/)

**NFTs disrupting the ticketing scene**

[https://mirror.xyz/kahris.eth/Zfg3xx8p4xnKgaHtQ-1DMPuRXfdh1pT_bIfxLytaO7c](https://mirror.xyz/kahris.eth/Zfg3xx8p4xnKgaHtQ-1DMPuRXfdh1pT_bIfxLytaO7c)

**A fresh explanation of NFTs**

[https://twitter.com/swombat/status/1548412342571917312?s=12&t=VZN3Eai3JraPDLmE8QVsdw](https://twitter.com/swombat/status/1548412342571917312?s=12&t=VZN3Eai3JraPDLmE8QVsdw)

***Gaming***

The evolution of gaming: This 2 part series is an excellent comparison between centralized gaming models vs blockchain based ones.

* [Part 1](https://medium.com/@syaweng/web2-vs-web3-gaming-evolution-and-challenges-part-i-ffa1fb9bae4e)
* [Part 2](https://medium.com/@syaweng/web2-vs-web3-gaming-evolution-and-challenges-part-ii-f7ba92e20d05)

And forget play-to-earn or run-to-earn, how about go outside-to-earn!

[https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/07/20/outside-magazine-wants-the-metaverse-to-take-a-hike/](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/07/20/outside-magazine-wants-the-metaverse-to-take-a-hike/)

### Learning Hub

* **[Rabbithole](https://learn.rabbithole.gg)**
* **[Bankless Academy](https://app.banklessacademy.com)**
* **[Curious](https://Curious.xyz)**
* **[A16z crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/)**
* **[Web3 Glossary](https://www.surgewomen.io/crypto-dictionary)**

### Job board

* [Decentralized.co Job board](https://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)
* [Bankless Job board](http://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)
* [froog](http://froog.co/)
* [Trueup](http://www.trueup.io/crypto)
* [Gaby's Web3 Job Board](https://web-3.pallet.com/jobs)
* [Surge Web3 Jobs](https://surge.pallet.com/jobs)

### Artist Highlight

Artist: [Xmunch](https://twitter.com/_xmunch)

Cover art: Teleporting

> *Got any suggestions or questions? drop me a message **[here](https://twitter.com/metaversive)***

Metaversive #3

## Index

* Newsletter
* Learning Hub
* Job Board
* Artist Highlight

Kicking off this week with some insights on decentralized autonomous organizations;

**Verifiable democracy**

[https://medium.com/@0xmckenna/the-rebirth-of-democracy-in-the-age-of-information-b52030b3ba28](https://medium.com/@0xmckenna/the-rebirth-of-democracy-in-the-age-of-information-b52030b3ba28)

**Faster governance experiments through DAOs**

[https://a16zcrypto.com/lightspeed-democracy-what-web3-organizations-can-learn-from-the-history-of-governance/](https://a16zcrypto.com/lightspeed-democracy-what-web3-organizations-can-learn-from-the-history-of-governance/)

**DAOs & the token compensation paradox**

[https://kairon.mirror.xyz/rlD-vmfoxvBD8Z6GwjtgDkpA3OpCPIQOuE-ivEN5T7s](https://kairon.mirror.xyz/rlD-vmfoxvBD8Z6GwjtgDkpA3OpCPIQOuE-ivEN5T7s)

Next up, some valuable information on web3 applications in the social network space;

**Interoperable social capital**

[https://mirror.xyz/reka.eth/EjM378s5rr62zQn-b7D4lgbUeA8DGgWJI2a-wqCIZV0](https://mirror.xyz/reka.eth/EjM378s5rr62zQn-b7D4lgbUeA8DGgWJI2a-wqCIZV0)

**Decentralizing social networks**

[https://www.varunsrinivasan.com/2022/01/11/sufficient-decentralization-for-social-networks](https://www.varunsrinivasan.com/2022/01/11/sufficient-decentralization-for-social-networks)

Moving on to specific topics on IP rights & trademarks plus a great breakdown of cross-chain bridges

**IP rights Trademarks VS. Metaverse platforms & NFTs**

[https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2022/02/article_0002.html](https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2022/02/article_0002.html)

**Cross-chain bridges**

[https://twitter.com/adrianhetman/status/1548721911437344772?](https://twitter.com/adrianhetman/status/1548721911437344772?)

**Bonus:**

**Web3 case studies today:** The first half covers a macro outlook on crypto and the world. Scroll through to the middle to skip to the web3 case studies

[https://www.notboring.co/p/web3-use-cases-today](https://www.notboring.co/p/web3-use-cases-today)

Finally, I’ll be attending this 3 day virtual event hosted by XR Today due to commence on the 20th of September. They have quite an interesting agenda ahead;

* Unlock your potential with XR
* Transitioning your business to the Metaverse
* Preparing for Web 3.0
* What does Digital Identity mean for your business?
* NFT 101: Major disruption ahead

[https://www.techsummit.com/xr-summit-2022/](https://www.techsummit.com/xr-summit-2022/)

### Learning Hub

* **Rabbithole:** [learn.rabbithole.gg](http://learn.rabbithole.gg)
* **Bankless Academy**: [app.banklessacademy.com](http://app.banklessacademy.com)
* **Curious**: Curious.xyz

### Job Board

* [decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs](http://decentralisedco.pallet.com/jobs)
* [bankless.pallet.com/jobs](http://bankless.pallet.com/jobs)
* [froog.co](http://froog.co)
* [www.trueup.io/crypto](http://www.trueup.io/crypto)

### Artist Highlight

Artists: Anonymous

Cover Art: Smart Cat

Metaversive #2

## Index

* Quick intro
* Newsletter
* Artist Highlight
* Learning Hub

### Quick intro

*There are many definitions & interpretations of what the Metaverse is. One thing is for certain, the Metaverse DOES NOT EXIST, yet. What I can predict  is that the time looking down our screens is quickly coming to an end. How we experience content and interact digitally with other humans & objects is going to change forever. The experience is just one part of the story though. The infrastructure is getting a big upgrade & there is a parallel internet being built on top of open blockchain infrastructures enabling the creation of decentralized applications which are not controlled by single points of control & are interoperable by design. The internet of ownership is unfolding and its going to enable human beings to create, own & exchange value in unprecedented ways.*

### Newsletter

Which brings us to this week’s breakdown, kicking off with the first AR contact lenses human trial in history, Matthew Balls interpretation of the Metaverse, a glimpse at what companies are doing today which could spark the next wave of crypto adoption & the 6 Web 3 companies making Disney’s accelerators program shortlist.

**AR Contacts**

[https://bigthink.com/the-future/augmented-reality-ar-milestone-wearable-contacts/](https://bigthink.com/the-future/augmented-reality-ar-milestone-wearable-contacts/)

**Matthew Balls’ interpretation of the Metaverse**

[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/10/exit-the-internet-enter-the-metaverse-your-online-future-is-](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/10/exit-the-internet-enter-the-metaverse-your-online-future-is-)

**Companies driving the next wave of crypto adoption**

[https://taschalabs.com/utility-tokens-from-real-businesses-will-drive-next-wave-of-crypto-adoption/?sfw=pass1657882458](https://taschalabs.com/utility-tokens-from-real-businesses-will-drive-next-wave-of-crypto-adoption/?sfw=pass1657882458)

**Disney <> Web 3** 

[https://twitter.com/puffyatty/status/1547287516767784960?s=12&t=ZB9qq9wRLCQTrAind1uz_g](https://twitter.com/puffyatty/status/1547287516767784960?s=12&t=ZB9qq9wRLCQTrAind1uz_g)

We also have a very interesting piece on how NFTs can unlock the true potential of virtual economies & PlayStations venture into NFTs through their new “Loyalty program”

**NFTs unlocking virtual economies**

[https://blog.cryptostars.is/billions-rotting-on-the-vine-70571abd6e87](https://blog.cryptostars.is/billions-rotting-on-the-vine-70571abd6e87)

**PlayStation Loyalty Program**

[https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/14/introducing-playstation-stars-an-all-new-loyalty-program/](https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/14/introducing-playstation-stars-an-all-new-loyalty-program/)

And for those wanting to keep tabs on the regulations & legal side of things, the UK started serving lawsuits in the form of NFTs & the EU parliament passed the Digital Markets act.

**You’ve been served**

[https://nftnow.com/news/uk-court-says-lawsuits-can-now-be-airdropped/](https://nftnow.com/news/uk-court-says-lawsuits-can-now-be-airdropped/)

**EU Digital Markets Act**

[https://skarredghost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/skarredghost.com/2022/07/09/digital-markets-act-metaverse-vr/amp/](https://skarredghost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/skarredghost.com/2022/07/09/digital-markets-act-metaverse-vr/amp/)

**Bonus:** Water & Music, the music research DAO, released their 2022 Music Metaverse report which can be a soft onboarding tool to understanding the building blocks of the Metaverse

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15xt08weF1vNKKb0xjVxZhhkmRhoHtg_cPVDfRWjhbFY/edit#slide=id.g13a3963e500_0_16](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15xt08weF1vNKKb0xjVxZhhkmRhoHtg_cPVDfRWjhbFY/edit#slide=id.g13a3963e500_0_16)

### Artist Highlight

Artist: Dadara

Cover art piece: ZERO banknote

Twitter: @dadaratopia

### Learning Hub

A one-stop shop for learning about the building blocks of Web3.

[https://learn.rabbithole.gg/](ht

Metaversive #1

## Quick intro

Welcome all to the very first edition of Metaversive, where I’ll be sharing the latest developments, news, reports, analyses & tweetstorms coming out from the fast evolving WEB 3.0 space.

I have chosen Mirror as the platform of choice, as it aligns with the thesis of a decentralized future with the power shifting towards the users and content creators. Mirror is a publishing platform, similar to Medium or Substack, but empowers creators with tools to not just create content, but truly own that content & connect with their audiences in ways never before possible.

If you’d like to know more, check out this link here👇 & visit mirror.xyz to discover the other amazing cool features.

[https://bloggingguide.com/guides/mirror/#:\~:text=xyz%20is%20a%20unique%20publishing,than%20through%20typical%20cash%20transactions.](https://bloggingguide.com/guides/mirror/#:\~:text=xyz%20is%20a%20unique%20publishing,than%20through%20typical%20cash%20transactions.)

### Now to what you all signed up for

This genesis edition brings us some examples of how a few global well known brands & companies are initiating their first steps to the “Metaverse” or WEB 3.0 , a sneak peak into Apples’ fusion of augmented & virtual reality, some examples of the “digital twins” concept & a couple of pieces on blockchain & decentralized digital identities.

There is a bonus piece at the end from 2005 on digital property which very much relates to the reality we are living & the challenges facing virtual worlds and platforms today.

***Apples’ Synthesized reality***

[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/synthesized-reality-apple-cesar-berardini/?trackingId=SkDhnH0uQ6anepgb9mRe1A%3D%3D](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/synthesized-reality-apple-cesar-berardini/?trackingId=SkDhnH0uQ6anepgb9mRe1A%3D%3D)

**Digital Twins**

*The industrial metaverse*

[https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/siemens-nvidia-partner-to-build-industrial-metaverse/](https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/siemens-nvidia-partner-to-build-industrial-metaverse/)

*Metaversities*

[https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/10-universities-to-launch-digital-twin-metaversities](https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/10-universities-to-launch-digital-twin-metaversities)

**Brands & companies entering the Metaverse**

*Pringles hiring a NPC*

[https://www.adweek.com/creativity/pringles-unusual-job-offer-get-paid-to-work-inside-a-video-game/#](https://www.adweek.com/creativity/pringles-unusual-job-offer-get-paid-to-work-inside-a-video-game/#)

*Etihad Airways goes WEB 3.0 with first NFT drop*

[https://www.etihad.com/en/news/etihad-airways-announces-first-nft-collection-eyzero1](https://www.etihad.com/en/news/etihad-airways-announces-first-nft-collection-eyzero1)

*Unilvers in-house WEB 3.0 collective*

[https://www.unilever.com/news/news-search/2022/unilever-and-the-metaverse-navigating-the-new-virtual-world/](https://www.unilever.com/news/news-search/2022/unilever-and-the-metaverse-navigating-the-new-virtual-world/)

**The nerdy blockchain stuff**

*Evaluating a blockchain*

[https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/a-framework-for-evaluating-layer?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email](https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/a-framework-for-evaluating-layer?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)

*Chinas blockchain upgraded internet*

[https://news.artnet.com/market/china-nft-market-2137934?utm_content=from_www.artnet.fr&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Saturday%207%2F9&utm_term=Daily%20Newsletter%20%5BALL%5D%20%5BMORNING%5D](https://news.artnet.com/market/china-nft-market-2137934?utm_content=from_www.artnet.fr&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Saturday%207%2F9&utm_term=Daily%20Newsletter%20%5BALL%5D%20%5BMORNING%5D)

*Mobile phones the trojan horse to decentralized identities?*

[https://decrypt.co/104464/much-ado-about-nothing-why-polygon-is-making-a-web3-push-into-mobile](https://decrypt.co/104464/much-ado-about-nothing-why-polygon-is-making-a-web3-push-into-