-
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…
-
An Overview of the AR and VR Ecosystem
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly gaining traction as mainstream technologies, with a wide range of applications in fields such as entertainment, education, and the military. The VR market globally is expected to reach $44.07 billion in size by 2024, while the AR market is forecast to reach $18.8 billion by the…
-
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,…
-
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 $835 billion. However, institutional adoption of crypto remains strong and many investors are using this opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and infrastructure for the future. While the market has faced challenges, the risk-adjusted…
-
Trends 2023: Messari – Crypto Theses 2023
The political and economic landscapes have changed significantly over the past year. At the start of 2022, interest rates were near zero, the S&P and crypto markets were at all-time highs, and there was Democratic leadership in Congress. However, portfolios have now dropped by 80%, crypto startups are under more pressure to have solid business…
-
Trends 2023: Vayner3 – 8 Web3 Trends for Enterprises in 2023
The past two years have been significant for the development of Web3, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology. The market has expanded significantly, with both highs and lows, and constant innovation. Vayner3, has grown from a small group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts to a full-service Web3 consulting firm with over 25 enterprise clients in various industries, such as…
-
9 key Web3 Primitives for 2023
Decentralised Blockchain and Web3 usage is exploding, even as centralised crypto operators such as FTX experience challenges. Below are 9 key Web3 concepts for the year ahead. DeFi Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are gaining popularity as they offer alternatives to traditional financial services, such as lending, borrowing, and trading, without the need for intermediaries. This…
-
Major new Metaverse project launch from Yuga Labs
Massive vibes today as Yuga Labs, owners of Punks, BAYC and Meebits, dropped the trailer for their Bored Ape Yacht Club metaverse — there’s already a currency ($ape), gaming elements and collaborations with other NFT projects like World of Women and Cryptoadz baked in. As much as Yuga and BAYC stand for the hype-driven corporate…
-
3 Luxury Brands making it work in the Metaverse
Luxury brands have been making waves in Web3 and the metaverse recently. Here are 3 of the most interesting recent luxury fashion brand drops. 1. DOLCE&GABBANA x UNXD Launch of DGFamily community, a set of NFTs based around D&Gs ornately carved, carretto-style jewelry box, built to connect real life and the metaverse. 2. Gucci x SUPERPLASTIC® An exploration of phygital…
-
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…
Digital in Asia 