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Apple bans using NFTs to circumvent App Store fees

Ryan Daws — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:12:21 +0000

Apple has updated its rules to ban developers from using NFTs to circumvent App Store fees. Regulators and developers are becoming increasingly critical of Apple for blocking third-party app stores and payment options. With no alternative, this leaves Apple to abuse its market position to take high cuts. “The fundamental problem for us is the... Read more »

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Game developer criticises NFTs at event sponsored by blockchain firms

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:07:10 +0000

A game developer surprised attendees of an event sponsored by blockchain firms by criticising NFTs. NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) have become one of the blockchain industry’s darling use cases. The technology is primarily associated with art projects; with purchasers able to prove their ownership thanks to immutable records on blockchains. Arguably, the most infamous NFT project... Read more »

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Web3: Ethereum leads in developers, falling behind in activity

Ryan Daws — Wed, 18 May 2022 11:05:35 +0000

According to a16z’s 2022 State of Crypto report, Ethereum is maintaining its lead in web3 developers but rivals are overtaking in activity. The report opens with some history of the various web eras and why web3 has many people excited: Web1 (~1990-2005) – Based on open protocols, decentralised, and community-governed. However, relatively basic in terms... Read more »

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Ethereum still has the most Web 3.0 developers, but rivals are growing faster

Ryan Daws — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:31:14 +0000

Decentralised app platform Ethereum still has the most Web 3.0 developers, but it’s all to play for with rivals growing faster. The data comes from research firm Electric Capital which released a report this week into the Web 3.0 development ecosystem. Electric Capital found that more than 4,000 developers actively work on Ethereum per month. ... Read more »

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Niantic gets additional support for building the metaverse as valuation hits $9B

Ryan Daws — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:49:50 +0000

Niantic is emerging as a key player in building the metaverse and investors are keen to get in on the action. Tech-focused investment firm Coatue has invested $300 million in Niantic, bringing the company’s valuation to $9 billion. Matt Mazzeo, a General Partner at Coatue, said: “Niantic is building a platform for AR based on... Read more »

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