Hello 🫶,
Welcome to the second edition of The Monthly Brew, your go-to destination for a recap of all the articles published on Web3 Espresso ☕ throughout the month of May.
This month I explored the frontiers of Web3 and unveiled the latest developments in the worlds of art, decentralised finance, and entertainment. Trailblazers are making waves in these industries, breaking moulds and bringing innovation to industries that are ripe for change.
So grab your favorite cup of coffee, and let's dive into the captivating world of Web3 Espresso ☕!
Read this month’s articles below.
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This month’s topics:
The Rise of Web3 in Art: A Look into the Future
Decentralised Finance: Explained
Web3 And Film [Cannes Film Festival Edition]
The Rise of Web3 in Art: A Look into the Future
Art has been a timeless expression of human imagination. How are NFTs and blockchain technology revolutionising the art world?
A little like how Spotify and Deezer forced the music industry to rethink its business model, the visual arts world could very well be poised for a big change.
In the article, I examine the profound impact of NFTs on artists, collectors, and the entire art ecosystem, reshaping ownership, provenance, and the monetisation of digital artworks.
Does the existing model still hold?
What are the opportunities and challenges for artists to thrive in a Web3 world? Looking ahead, will the gatekeepers of the art world still be needed and valued?
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Decentralised Finance
You’ve probably heard of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a form of currency that is not under the control of any government or central bank. It can be transferred around the world without the need for a bank or financial institution. Bitcoin is what we would call “decentralised” money.
Now let’s imagine a world where you can make trades, deposit money into a savings account, or buy insurance all without going through an intermediary like a bank. This is the promise of DeFi.
Can DeFi rival the mainstream financial institutions that we all know today?
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Film3 : Web3 meets Film
This week, the Cannes Film Festival is being held nearby. It felt like the perfect opportunity to explore how Web3 technology is disrupting the film industry.
Through this article, I unveiled the potential of blockchain and decentralised applications to transform the filmmaking process, funding models, and distribution systems. I also delved into the emerging trend of tokenised film financing and the democratisation of content creation.
Introducing Film3, or how Web3 is empowering creators in the film industry to rewrite the rules of the silver screen.
What are the opportunities and limitations of this growing paradigm shift in the entertainment world?
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