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Decentralised Censorship-resistant Speech AI Platform NoiseGPT takes on ChatGPT
A new decentralised and censorship-resistant text-to-speech AI bot called NoiseGPT is gaining popularity online. It bridges two of the biggest topics of recent years, crypto technologies and artificial intelligence. Users can currently chat with the bot on Telegram and create voices imitating 5 different celebrities including Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lawrence, Samuel L Jackson, James Bond…
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5 Web3 and Crypto Trends Shaping Asia-Pacific
Web3 adoption is growing fast across Asia, and as the cryptocurrency and blockchain markets continue to evolve, it is likely that we will see more innovative uses of these technologies across the region. Here are 5 key drivers of growth: 1. Adoption and regulation Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction in Asia, with countries like Japan,…
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Trends 2023: Coinbase – 2023 Crypto Market Outlook
The events of 2022 had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market, causing a 62% drop in total market capitalization to around $835 billion. However, institutional adoption of crypto remains strong and many investors are using this opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and infrastructure for the future. While the market has faced challenges, the risk-adjusted…
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Trends 2023: Messari – Crypto Theses 2023
The political and economic landscapes have changed significantly over the past year. At the start of 2022, interest rates were near zero, the S&P and crypto markets were at all-time highs, and there was Democratic leadership in Congress. However, portfolios have now dropped by 80%, crypto startups are under more pressure to have solid business…
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Trends 2023: Vayner3 – 8 Web3 Trends for Enterprises in 2023
The past two years have been significant for the development of Web3, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology. The market has expanded significantly, with both highs and lows, and constant innovation. Vayner3, has grown from a small group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts to a full-service Web3 consulting firm with over 25 enterprise clients in various industries, such as…
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9 key Web3 Primitives for 2023
Decentralised Blockchain and Web3 usage is exploding, even as centralised crypto operators such as FTX experience challenges. Below are 9 key Web3 concepts for the year ahead. DeFi Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are gaining popularity as they offer alternatives to traditional financial services, such as lending, borrowing, and trading, without the need for intermediaries. This…
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2022 Gaming, Esports and Metaverse trends
While 2021 was gaming’s biggest year yet — and also the year the metaverse really stepped into the spotlight — 2022 promises to be even bigger. Blockchain, NFTs and play-to-earn will be massive as Web3 comes to gaming, alongside developments in esports and streaming. Some of the key trends include: Play-to-earn will become a more…
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Mapping the Metaverse
Interesting metaverse map from Jon Radoff, describing the seven layers of the ecosystem and where companies (and some open source projects) sit within the market. Brief recap of what each of these layers represent: Experience is what we actually engage with: games, social experiences, live music, etc. Discovery is how people learn that an experience…
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How Blockchain Technology is Reshaping the Future of Global Payments
Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency has been touted as the future of banking, payments and financial services. And the future of every other global industry obviously. Sometimes blockchain use-cases can seem a little bit of a stretch, but for financial services at least, a fintech fuelled, cryptocurrency, blockchain and smart contract enabled…
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Blockchain, IOT and Robotics: The tech future of travel
The latest What the Tech? report from Ying Communications and Catch On details the trends stemming from the crossover between the travel and technology industries. Far from dehumanising travel, these latest technologies are actually making travel experiences richer and more personal. A few of the key new travel trends covered include: Internet of Things (IoT) —…
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