Bar none, my favorite conversation at #WebSummit today was with KILT Protocol's team in the Polkadot booth: a growing list of decentralized identity services are built on the protocol. A must-visit tomorrow if you haven't yet been by . . . #polkadot_in_Lisbon

Media companies are now willing to experiment with Web3. This wasn’t happening 5 years ago, this is a shift over the last year. -Ursula 0'Kuinghttons Web3 Foundation

In a world where—sadly—people have become used to their data being siphoned up by mega-platforms, this still shocks. WTF Facebook Simon Fondrie-Teitler | @[email protected] Colin Lecher themarkup.org/pixel-hunt/202…

It's official: FREQUENCY is now a Polkadot parachain!

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What is the role of decentralization in building a better web, what are the main regulation challenges, and how is Polkadot bringing the benefits of Web3 to end users? Read more in this interview with the Foundation's CEO Bertrand Perez at World Economic Forum 2023. benzinga.com/news/23/01/306…

"The time is ripe for new, collectively-intelligent institutions. " - Collective Intelligence Project

But if Facebook and Instagram transform into places where we go to be entertained, not where we connect with friends and family, it seems reasonable to predict that something else will take their place. Well said, Faraz Fatemi medium.com/lightspeed-ven…

"human rights activist Meron Estefanos told me that bitcoin has become a useful tool in her efforts to rescue refugees" Thank you, Farida Bemba Nabourema and Forbes Crypto for insight on a critical use case for bitcoin.

We asked our team to pick out the fab women in web3 and the incredible work they're doing. Metropolis World and web3 wouldn't be where it is without them 🙌 #InternationalWomensDay Alison McCauley 🦄Ariana The Techie Avery Cathy Hackl Kirby Laura Shin

Centralized control & ownership of data is a fundamental problem—but it’s the manipulation through algorithms that damages society. It’s all controlled by a few platforms & their commercial interests. Decentralization can reverse this. -Martina Larkin #ProjectLiberty w/ Ursula 0'Kuinghttons

They earn money on the creativity of others by putting themselves between artist and consumer—artists don't have a direct consumer relationship. But w/ Web3 they can come together without intermediaries. -Ingø Rübe KILT Protocol in conversation w/ Ursula 0'Kuinghttons at Web3 Music Summit

The fusion of Web3 and music at the fantastic Web3 Music Summit in Madrid! The Polkadot parachains teams showcased their innovative contributions, paving the way for a decentralized music industry. 🎵🌐

Loved the insightful questions during my talk Polkadot Blockchain Academy UC Berkeley. I spoke at the founders track, with attendees representing an impressive & diverse roster of projects at all layers of the stack. Vibrant energy in the room for web3 and the @polkadot ecosystem.

DIY AI "agents" are here, and creators are promised revenue sharing in a new store from OpenAI. Are GPTs a gateway to the next evolution of AI? Check out what GPTs can do with this great piece by Ethan Mollick oneusefulthing.org/p/almost-an-ag…

No matter how great your tech, it fails if your vision isn’t understood. This is the early-stage marketing paradox: success depends on solid marketing strategy, but high-quality guidance is too expensive. I unveiled a strategic blueprint to bridge the gap: bit.ly/3FVOIXV

Rushing from product development to GTM without aligning on key marketing questions is a costly error: it ensures drag on all marketing investment. Take a brief moment to calibrate & boost speed + impact. Check out this article for more insights! 💡 bit.ly/49ETXsy

Will the price impact of the #Bitcoin halving be amplified by new bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock Fidelity Investments and others? My latest for Forbes in Forbes Crypto. forbes.com/sites/alisonmc…