Web3 projects focus on education to bring Latin American women to the sector
Women in Latin America are showing an increased interest in Web3 as organizations aim to drive participation through educational content and scholarships. Interest in Web3 continues to grow despite the crypto bear market. A recent article from McKinsey noted that venture capital investments in Web3 exceeded $18 billion during the first half of 2022. Findings from Cointelegraph Research also show that Web3 attracted the most interest from venture capitalists in comparison to other blockchain sectors during Q2 of this year. While notable, a lack of diversity has become apparent within the....
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