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This week's edition delves into the changing dynamics of staking in Ethereum, the state of Web3 gaming in Nigeria, the use of blockchain in education, and more.
Insights
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"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." - Malcolm X
The (R)Evolution of Ethereum's Proof of Stake System
by Juan Aranovich and Hans Xiang
The synergy of liquid staking derivatives and EigenLayer: Enhancing security and yield on Ethereum. Plus, the role of Distributed Validator Technology (DVT).
Why Token Models Are the Key to Building Robust Digital Economies
by Adam Kreitzman
Nearly every crypto project is priced based on its token, but not all of them are created equal.
How Can Blockchain Be Used in Universities and Colleges?
by Vish BR
From certifications to student associations, how can blockchain technology be used to better the education sector for institutions and students alike?
Will Ordinals Fix Bitcoin’s Security Budget?
by Juan Aranovich
Ordinals brought NFTs to the Bitcoin network. What are the pros and cons?
What Conversational AI Means for Web3
By Shira Eisenberg
There has been a lot of hype lately with both Google and Microsoft rolling out new conversational AI agents for search. But what might conversational AI mean for web3?
Regional Insights
SGC’s 'Regional Desk' provides insights into emerging markets all over the world. Our team of experts offers in-depth analysis on key topics such as macroeconomics, cultural trends, regulation, and crypto adoption to foster a closer connection with these communities.
In this edition, we delve into Africa, particularly Nigeria.
Exploring the Current Landscape of Nigeria's Gaming Industry
by Menna Shanab
Since 2015, the gaming industry in sub-Saharan Africa has experienced a significant increase in its player base, with the number of gamers rising from 77 million to 186 million. This growth presents great potential for the gaming industry in the region.
Curious about Web3 gaming? Also read:
Regulation Is Changing the Landscape of Web3 Gaming in India
The Feedback Loop: Is Crypto the Best Way To Fight Financial Surveillance? With Marta Belcher
Marta Belcher, a prominent cryptocurrency law and policy pioneer, talks about her experience and pivotal roles in organizations, the goals of the Filecoin Foundation, and the potential impact of the "Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act" on privacy and civil liberties in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Founder’s Funnel: Decentralizing Data Storage With ArDrive’s Phil Mataras
ArDrive offers permanent storage solutions that use blockchain technology, allowing users to securely store their important files and data on a decentralized platform without any monthly subscriptions, ensuring their data can be accessed for hundreds of years.
Sino’s Updates
OpenSea Launches 0% Fees in Attempt to Regain Users Lost to Blur
Mysten Labs partners with Alibaba Cloud:
Sui releases upgrade:
ClearPool: Integrating Real-World Assets:
LayerZero launches a testnet bridge for GoETH:
UniSwap introduces mobile wallet:
Stargate integrates with OpenOcean:
Stargate 💠 is thrilled to announce a new integration with OpenOcean - A leading Web3 DEX Aggregator! Stargate’s deep liquidity and easy composability has unlocked more opportunities for cross-chain transfers on OpenOcean 🙌STARGATE IS HERE 🚀 Integrating @StargateFinance on #OpenOcean introduces users to- ✅1-click lightning fast cross-chain swaps at best rates 🌐 Supports $ETH, $OP, $AVAX, $FTM, #Arbitrum and $MATIC chains Dive in- https://t.co/UNP6FBATu0 Info medium - https://t.co/BqhkPO9QBE https://t.co/NZRZ62MSN6OpenOcean - A leading Web3 DEX Aggregator @OpenOceanGlobalPolygon ID Open Source Release Brings Better Digital Trust for All
Tearing Spaces joins Magic Eden’s Mint madness:
Sui awards 20 heroes:
Learn With Sino
Here are some interesting reads that we recently enjoyed:
The Creator Economy In Gaming - by Joel John and Siddharth
Sam Blackshear, CTO at Mysten Labs, on parallel execution:
Very accessible post by @BabaOnChain that makes 3 important points: 1. Parallel execution only increases throughput w/ a parallelizable workload 2. A good fee model ensures you get such a workload by punishing contention with higher fees for same QoSI’ve recently been researching different blockchains and decided to write an “Explain like I’m 5” post describing why Solana’s scheduler outperforms Aptos. https://t.co/MoJeLMuuBgBabacus ✍️ @BabaOnChainEigenLayer’s whitepaper:
We're proud to release the 1st public version of the EigenLayer whitepaper: - in the new forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/announcing-t… - and at eigenlayer.xyz/whitepaper.pdf It describes the key ideas the core developers are implementing into the 1st version of the protocol launching later this year. 1/6Sui’s chief cryptographer proposes a new design pattern for round-based games:
Enrique on whether US devs are leaving the crypto ecosystem:
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