International Women’s Day 2022 focuses on bringing women to Web3
Initiatives are launched on International Women’s Day 2022 to bring more women to Web3, but will this be enough in the long-run? At its core, Web3 is about regaining control from centralized online experiences, allowing creators to interact within peer-to-peer (P2P) ecosystems focused on music, film, artwork, fashion and other popular topics. This has also given rise to nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and digital ecosystems often referred to as the Metaverse. Given the broad range of interests Web3 touches upon, the sector is not only attracting typical “tech bros” but has also captured the....
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Nonfungible tokens have emerged as one of the most popular use cases of blockchain technology, generating billions of dollars in revenue through 2021. Non-custodial cryptocurrency platform ShapeShift DAO has launched a new nonfungible token (NFT) auction in support of female artists in the nonfungible token and blockchain industries — a segment of the population that remains underrepresented in the rapidly growing digital economy. The auction for “Block 495559—Crypto Kitties and the Great Hairball in the Tubes,” a collaborative one-of-a-kind NFT series created by female artist LunaHawk and....
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....
Leading women in blockchain and crypto speak out on important issues on International Women’s Day. To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, Cointelegraph hosted a roundtable with eight leading women in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector to discuss ways to bring more women into the fintech space. While many thoughts were shared, common themes focused on education, mentorship and inclusivity. Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr, Cointelegraph’s managing editor, kicked off the discussion by asking the panelists about ways to get more women involved with cryptocurrency trading and....
Some of the most influential women in crypto share their unique insights and experiences in a Mar. 8 live stream hosted by Cointelegraph. According to the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of development, gender inequality in the world will "equalize" in 99.5 years. At the same time, the most hindering sectors for women's participation are economic and political ones.Against this backdrop, International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic and cultural achievements of women all over the world. To commemorate this important day, Cointelegraph has organized a roundtable event....