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Next week kicks off another year of NFT.NYC and excited to participate with a talk titled "Decentralization at Scale - Strategies for Collaborating with Major Institutions on the Blockchain." 🌐 💡 Part 1: Strategies - Vision Alignment: Ensure goals between startups and institutions align from the start. - Open Communication: Keep continuous dialogue with stakeholders. - Strengths Utilization: Leverage each party's unique assets, like startups' innovation and institutions' market reach. - Value Co-creation: Aim for projects that benefit both parties and end-users. - Flexible Development: Adapt and refine strategies iteratively. - Clear Governance: Establish transparent decision-making processes. 🎓 Part 2: Case Study with University of Nicosia UNIC exemplifies these strategies in action. With its nearly a decade track record as the leading university in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain, UNIC has positioned itself at the forefront of educational innovation in this space. As the academic lead for the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum, it showcases the impact of strategic partnerships in advancing blockchain within the EU. Furthermore, UNIC has had multiple startup spinouts, such as NFTValuations.com and Block.co, and actively promotes international conferences and competitions, such as Decentralized and the M6 Conference. More to come from the talks! #Blockchain #Decentralization #Innovation #NFTNYC #Collaboration #UNIC https://lnkd.in/eJZj3hi4

🔬 Although it has already been here for years, DePIN is becoming one of the rising narratives in the cryptocurrency industry. This report serves as an introduction to DePIN, sharing insights on how it works, its economic model, key trends in the space, the challenges and risks associated with the sector, and more.. Check out our latest feature report DePIN: Crypto’s Rising Narrative 💡 Our key findings include: ✅ DePINs provide a novel approach to developing real-world infrastructure through blockchain technology and tokenised economic incentives that leverage unused resources worldwide through open participation. ✅ Major categories of DePIN projects include physical networks (location-based resources like sensors, energy, wireless) and digital networks (e.g., computing, data storage). ✅ The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is a key driver of DePIN being seen as a rising narrative in crypto. An example project at the intersection of DePIN and AI is Render. ✅ DePINs incentivise individuals and organisations to contribute excess infrastructure capacity through native tokens. If and when the network scales up through increased participation, the native tokens are expected to gain greater value. This boosts the rewards earned by providers, as well as the returns expected by investors. ✅ While DePINs show promise, challenges remain around price volatility, user awareness, and long-term infrastructure maintenance as these networks grow. Check out the full report: DePIN: Crypto’s Rising Narrative https://lnkd.in/gQkRBu2m

It really doesn't get more 'real world' than Physical Infrastructure ⚙ 📡 💻 I'm most excited about 2 things here. Firstly, the possibility of underutilised assets being allocated without a central platform collecting rent in the middle, is an alternative monetisation model that could prove to be not just more efficient, but more equitable 🙌 Secondly, this whole digital-physical nexus is just kinda fun to think about. The digital stuff here isn't just code keeping the lights on, but an upending of how value is allocated (sorry is this the first point? anyway.) 🌐 Read more about Decentralised Physical Infrastructure here 👇 #web3 #depin #crypto

I've built multiple consumer-facing products in both web2 and web3. Here are 3 of the biggest product challenges in web3 (and how to overcome them): 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 #𝟭: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀. Navigating the complexities of making products compatible across various blockchain platforms is no small feat. It's like building an app for iOS, Android, web—then 100 more protocols. To tackle this, build adaptable and modular architectures that can easily connect with different blockchains. This ensures your product remains flexible and future-proof. (Shout out to the team at SphereOne and BD3 member Will Tebbe for building 'AI wrappers,' so users can just say, "convert my ETH on Arbitrum to Solana," without needing a wallet on every blockchain.) 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 #𝟮: 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀. Scaling web3 products to manage high transaction volumes without losing speed or user experience is crucial. Utilize layer 2 solutions to enhance throughput and reduce latency. Regular performance testing and optimizing code can further ensure your product meets demand without faltering. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 #𝟯: 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. For many, the world of crypto wallets, blockchain concepts, and dApps is uncharted territory. To simplify this, create intuitive user interfaces and provide educational resources within the app. Guided tours and contextual help can demystify the process, making it easier for new users to engage with your product. 👉 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. To conquer these challenges, learn from those who've mastered the art. That's why Brandon and I launched BD3, an invite-only network where hundreds of go-to-market crypto professionals share insights on sales, marketing, and product strategies. Join us to simplify your go-to-market approach, build better web3 products, and collaborate with the best in the industry. Sign up today (link in comments) 👇 See you there!

Is Sylo the future of Decentralized Communication? In the digital age, where privacy and security are paramount, the Sylo Network emerges as a beacon of privacy-oriented communication. Built on a state-of-the-art blockchain infrastructure, the Sylo Protocol ensures peer-to-peer connections are encrypted within the Sylo App which is compatible across various platforms, including iOS, Android, and desktop . This pioneering project isn't just about secure messaging; it redefines how data interacts within the open metaverse, powered by a layer 2 network known as The Seekers and sustained by the SYLO token. Personally, one of the most interesting things about Sylo is its user-centric identity model, enabling individuals to manage their digital presence without tying it to personal identifiers like phone numbers. This sets it apart from the likes of Signal app and I'm excited.The network’s infrastructure will also support The fully decentralised Sylo DApp which will released in public beta in Q4 this year. With all the excitement on Sylo app, it's always nice to use the avenue to earn passively with the "Deposit Rebate" and the "Trade & Grab" which are currently on the Bitget. I'm personally going to try out the app and fingers-crossed it will be worth it 🤞.

ZRO is one of the newest additions to the token.com app 🙌 LayerZero Labs is a leading token project focused on enabling seamless multi-chain communication between blockchains. LayerZero uses messaging to let people move tokens between chains and its service has become more sought-after as the multi-chain ecosystem has grown. #LayerZero #Crypto

🌐 Web3 social platform UXLINK announced a major technology upgrade to evolve into a full-chain infrastructure layer, focusing on the growth of SocialPie. UXLINK plans to support chain abstraction stacks across EVM networks like Ethereum (ETH), Mantle (MNT), and Arbitrum (ARB), as well as non-EVM networks such as TON and SOL. This upgrade will allow developers to use UXLINK modules to enable inter-wallet compatibility without needing separate cross-chain procedures, simplifying the Web3 app development process to a Web2 level. Users will be able to create and restore accounts across different chains using a single social account, without needing to pre-charge gas fees. UXLINK explained that this development module infrastructure offers a more efficient way to build blockchain applications, and SocialPie-level support will help developers quickly secure a user base. #BitcoinWorld 🚀🔗

Solana Mobile is gearing up to redefine crypto integration in handheld tech with the upcoming Seeker, its second-gen crypto phone, launching in 2025! 🌐 🔥 What to Expect: • Major upgrades over its predecessor, Saga: better battery, stronger camera, and a lighter design! • A custom-built crypto wallet seamlessly tied to its partitioned Seed Vault key storage—making crypto transactions smoother than ever. • A revamped Solana Dapp Store offering improved app discoverability and reduced fees compared to the Apple and Google app stores. • Enhanced collaboration with ecosystem developers – pre-orders of 100K+ have sparked innovation from tons of teams eager to build apps for Seeker. ⚙️ New Features for Builders: • Seeker will give third-party apps more access to “digital exhaust” like GPS and cellular data—an opportunity for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) to thrive. The crypto-mobile revolution is just getting started, and Solana is leading the charge. If you’re excited about where Web3 meets mobile, keep an eye on Seeker! 👀💡 #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #Innovation #SolanaMobile #Tech

🚀A new #crypto project has been analyzed and published on our Future Value App. 🤖Today our algorithms analyzed: #AXL Axelar Network 🤔Axelar (AXL) is a crypto project that focuses on enabling secure and efficient cross-chain communication within the Web3 ecosystem. It aims to bridge the gap between various blockchains, allowing seamless interaction and interoperability across different networks. 📲 Find out the FV Score of #AXL on our app: https://futurevalue.app 

Solana’s new crypto smartphone 📱 The Seeker, is a big step toward bringing Web3 to mobile devices. For those of you new to crypto, Web3 is all about giving users more control and ownership over their data and digital assets. The Seeker phone is designed to make interacting with decentralized apps (dApps), NFTs, and crypto wallets much easier. 🛡️ What’s cool about this phone is its focus on security with the Seed Vault Wallet, which helps you manage your crypto safely. 💸 It’s also more affordable than its predecessor, making it accessible to more people, and it even comes with exclusive perks through an NFT called the Seeker Genesis Token. For the broader crypto community, this shows how mobile technology is evolving to support the growth of decentralized apps and digital ownership. This is a step toward making Web3 more user-friendly and integrated into everyday life.  Let's keep learning about crypto together 🤝 Follow me on X 👉 @RodolfoPozoA $SOL #Solana