<h1>Into the Violet Verse</h1>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;👑\nAccount&quot;}">
<h2>👑</h2>
<h2>Account</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;$VV Toksn&quot;}">
<h2>$VV Tokens</h2>
</td>
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<h2>Profile</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0xca37d2f49cae6068&quot;}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0xca37d2f49cae6068">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0xca37d2f49cae6068" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0xca37d2f49cae6068</a></h2>
</td>
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<h2>99,156,789.90</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;VV Account&quot;}">
<h2>VV Account</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x2793bbf3c8ffa284&quot;}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x2793bbf3c8ffa284">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x2793bbf3c8ffa284" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x2793bbf3c8ffa284</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:144901.66838268}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>144,901.67</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Violet Summer&quot;}">
<h2>Violet Summer</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0xfd3ad54053e79b40&quot;}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0xfd3ad54053e79b40">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0xfd3ad54053e79b40" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0xfd3ad54053e79b40</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:100757}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>100,757.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Ryan Steffens&quot;}">
<h2>Ryan Steffens</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0xa652f999cda7ef0b&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0xa652f999cda7ef0b">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0xa652f999cda7ef0b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0xa652f999cda7ef0b</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:100365.93191722}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>100,365.93</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Xavier &quot;}">
<h2>Xavier</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0xfa0ddddef5546573&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0xfa0ddddef5546573">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0xfa0ddddef5546573" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0xfa0ddddef5546573</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:15277}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>15,277.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Autumn &quot;}">
<h2>Autumn</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x07c52b67b6c75a9b&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x07c52b67b6c75a9b">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x07c52b67b6c75a9b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x07c52b67b6c75a9b</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:13986}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>13,986.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;VV Reader&quot;}">
<h2>VV Reader</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0xaa1f70945b7625cf&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0xaa1f70945b7625cf">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0xaa1f70945b7625cf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0xaa1f70945b7625cf</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:10100}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>10,100.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Fevany&quot;}">
<h2>Fevany</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x0fa0f0111a348822&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x0fa0f0111a348822">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x0fa0f0111a348822" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x0fa0f0111a348822</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:10000}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>10,000.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Julia Pepper&quot;}">
<h2>Julia Pepper</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x7abac1e6166b26be&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x7abac1e6166b26be">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x7abac1e6166b26be" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x7abac1e6166b26be</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:7770}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>7,770.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;VV Reader&quot;}">
<h2>VV Reader</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x4ffe66ac3aa94da2&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x4ffe66ac3aa94da2">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x4ffe66ac3aa94da2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x4ffe66ac3aa94da2</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:7500}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>7,500.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Sterling &quot;}">
<h2>Sterling</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0xae49e4be3d37eea1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0xae49e4be3d37eea1</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6180}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>6,180.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Rachel&quot;}">
<h2>Rachel</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x5786d170383124b8&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x5786d170383124b8">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x5786d170383124b8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x5786d170383124b8</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5962.0019}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>5,962.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Aimy&quot;}">
<h2>Aimy</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x1274f2e661c67682&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x1274f2e661c67682">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x1274f2e661c67682" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x1274f2e661c67682</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5000}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>5,000.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;VV Contributor &quot;}">
<h2>VV Contributor</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x9ae3ee480265fdcc&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x9ae3ee480265fdcc">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x9ae3ee480265fdcc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x9ae3ee480265fdcc</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:4278.5}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>4,278.50</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Cosmos Labs&quot;}">
<h2>Cosmos Labs</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x94fffdb725f4e8f4&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x94fffdb725f4e8f4">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x94fffdb725f4e8f4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x94fffdb725f4e8f4</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3885}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>3,885.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;VV Reader&quot;}">
<h2>VV Reader</h2>
</td>
</tr>
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<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0xc1f5ea28367da016&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0xc1f5ea28367da016">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0xc1f5ea28367da016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0xc1f5ea28367da016</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3511}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>3,511.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Dylan Stewart aka Kintsugy&quot;}">
<h2>Dylan Stewart aka Kintsugy</h2>
</td>
</tr>
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<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x821ee8d7fcd77d80&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x821ee8d7fcd77d80">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x821ee8d7fcd77d80" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x821ee8d7fcd77d80</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3380.96142648}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>3,380.96</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;VV Reader&quot;}">
<h2>VV Reader</h2>
</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0x485985b04a8c685e&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0x485985b04a8c685e">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0x485985b04a8c685e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0x485985b04a8c685e</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3350}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>3,350.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Disruptor DAO&quot;}">
<h2>Disruptor DAO</h2>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;0xeca78692a3841331&quot;}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://flowscan.org/account/0xeca78692a3841331">
<h2><a href="https://flowscan.org/account/0xeca78692a3841331" target="_blank" rel="noopener">0xeca78692a3841331</a></h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3277}" data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0.00&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}">
<h2>3,277.00</h2>
</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;D&eacute;borah&quot;}">
<h2>D&eacute;borah</h2>
</td>
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&nbsp;
<h2>Also, we are excited to present our distribution scale for earning</h2>
<h2>$VV tokens on the Verse:</h2>
&nbsp;
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<td id="&#96;vNe">How to Earn $VV Tokens</td>
<td id="{RKe">Token Allocation</td>
<td id="jcVD">dApp Roles</td>
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<td id="&#96;vNe">Launch Connection Airdrop to First 500 Wallets</td>
<td id="{RKe">777</td>
<td id="jcVD">basic user</td>
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<td id="&#96;vNe">Article Contributors</td>
<td id="{RKe">2500</td>
<td id="jcVD">contributor</td>
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<td id="&#96;vNe">Contributor Tips</td>
<td id="{RKe">Discretion of $VV Tipper</td>
<td id="jcVD">contributor</td>
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<td id="&#96;vNe">Attend Community Event&nbsp;</td>
<td id="{RKe">100</td>
<td id="jcVD">All $VV token holders</td>
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<td id="&#96;vNe">Attend Community Marketing Event&nbsp;Meeting</td>
<td id="{RKe">200</td>
<td id="jcVD">All $VV token holders</td>
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<td id="&#96;vNe">$VV Bounty Board</td>
<td id="{RKe">various</td>
<td id="jcVD">basic user, contributor</td>
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Top Earners on VV

Top Earners On VV

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For this year's first cross-world&nbsp;Metaverse Fashion Week, the pressure to improve visibility is even higher. On Lighthouse, a web3 social and search platform, users can find friends and discover amazing experiences in the metaverse, connect with builders and other attendees, and surface notable designers, making it easy for anyone to navigate the spatial internet.
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Attendees will be able to easily see fashion events with the highest attendance, find the most popular shows among their friends, and track key influencers like metaverse supermodel <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3810185-1&amp;h=227934678&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flighthouse.world%2Fprofile%2Ftangpoko&amp;a=Tangpoko" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tangpoko</a>. Updates, notifications, and recommendations mean attendees and the media can reliably plan their event itinerary and never miss an exciting show.
"We're proud to help brands, explorers, the media, and the metaverse-curious find each other on the spatial internet in 2023," said Anastasia Uglova, a Lighthouse spokesperson. "Connective, groundbreaking events like Metaverse Fashion Week are the reason we built Lighthouse. The metaverse shouldn't feel empty &mdash; because it isn't! It was just hard to find what matters before. Our new search experience makes discovery and social connection easy."
Metaverse Fashion Week will take place March 28-31, 2023 across Decentraland, Spatial, W3rlds, OVR, and others. The discovery engine for Metaverse Fashion Week is just one of the many ways Lighthouse improves metaverse navigation for everyone. To get the most out of Metaverse Fashion Week 2023, <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3810185-1&amp;h=3316431060&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flighthouse.world%2F%3Futm%3DMVFW&amp;a=create+a+Lighthouse+account" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">create a Lighthouse account</a> and mark yourself as an attendee.
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Hey, crypto conference enthusiasts! Are you getting ready to attend your next big crypto conference? Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time attendee, it's important to pack the right gear to make the most of your experience. So, before you hit the road, let's go over some must-have items to bring with you. From the latest gadgets to stylish swag, we've got you covered. Let's dive in!
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1. <a href="https://amzn.to/3TfbsYG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Packing cubes</a> are a must-have for any traveler, especially for those attending a crypto conference. They keep your items organized, making it easy to find what you need when you need it. Additionally, they help you save space by compressing your clothes and other items, which is essential when traveling with multiple devices. Simply separate your items into the cubes, zip them up, and toss them into your suitcase or backpack. When you arrive at your destination, simply unpack the cubes and place them in the hotel room drawers or shelves. Investing in a set of packing cubes like these can make your trip much more enjoyable and stress-free.
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2. A <a href="https://amzn.to/3mOPfES" target="_blank" rel="noopener">battery charger</a> is an essential item for any traveler. Conferences can be intense, with long days of networking, attending sessions, and using multiple devices, which can quickly drain your battery. A portable battery charger will ensure that you can keep your devices charged and operational throughout the day without having to worry about finding an electrical outlet. Make sure to pack a portable battery charger and enjoy a stress-free and uninterrupted conference experience.
<a href="https://amzn.to/3mOPfES" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YRQRUqsC2Gv4R9q4wGe42K8woVb-JvBhQ3PkskbKBpNQRdtjOFdToP4MMvterf2sQJfGapamq6Ce4_Rh_sexYrNlBDFUZvoHUwqtL38AJRTcAKLLBaTiPERs-EqwVo7PQnhCrGviFlVQXa_7PeKo8ls" width="488" height="400"></a>
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3. <a href="https://amzn.to/3YHKABW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Snacks</a> are an essential item for any conference. When things get busy and demanding, it's easy to get caught up in the events and forget to eat. Having snacks on hand can help you avoid hunger and maintain your energy levels throughout the day. So, make sure to pack some snacks to keep you fueled and ready to take on the day.
<a href="https://amzn.to/3YHKABW" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Y1x1vz0MpPI4wuR7AmsAL9cONGLvBE9jj0-XoHVFw-wy5v3qdZZ_orX_BbIS4RTNHPYva3mFuLyCRgmFBldjIDS4yW9kPq53gV8_XdQVy7wLtjLwcnMWbwDPZ_eKnL6y4hsuBy7noKUSPqq7vOI5EVQ" width="400" height="400"></a>
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4. Oh! And there are <a href="https://amzn.to/3Fq8Bqm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">more snacks</a>! :)&nbsp;
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5.&nbsp; A <a href="https://amzn.to/3mUZxmJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mobile hotspot</a> is an essential item for any traveler attending a crypto conference, particularly those who rely heavily on their devices for work, communication, or a hackathon. While many hotels and conference centers offer Wi-Fi, it's not always reliable or fast enough to handle the demands of a busy conference. With a mobile hotspot, you can create your own Wi-Fi network, ensuring that you have a reliable and fast internet connection wherever you go. It is a must-have item for any traveler attending a conference, providing a reliable and secure internet connection no matter where you are.
<a href="https://amzn.to/3mUZxmJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/1en0jYoAV6pRNXyd5pEtVxLunw1G2I_PpFv3wQhrlh437A1VpVe5rDEvSA_jWlQ4gr9UvXLpfoIAZlEb7t1HP48WaRbXsmloZOIECgkUYo6NEWgImFXV6MJi73UT9Qfvl2OYLh6iUzmddTUAns3tImc" width="400" height="400"></a>
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6. While tech gear and gadgets are essential for your conference, a<a href="https://amzn.to/3mUZxmJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> cute sweatshirt</a> is also a must-have item to pack. Conferences can be tiring and stressful, and a comfortable and stylish sweatshirt can provide a much-needed break from the formal attire that is often worn. Additionally, it can be an excellent conversation starter, helping you to network and make connections with other attendees. Don't forget to pack a cute sweatshirt to add some style and comfort to your conference experience.<a href="https://amzn.to/3mUZxmJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hrjasI8fAa4lUo9Q28U-H8qK-tqN7QZKszqS6WGSMPuTEb467ByL7gV873C8gxMMq90bWsvhk-iI2KtbQPwOYtw1cfy7sN77yqyiZ9AhiS9u8GD2MiaTucZzy4HlIcsFH3_t0GwotPxr3FmsJ4ru9Vo" width="304" height="400"></a>
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7. All-day <a href="https://amzn.to/42fiHE4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">walking shoes</a> are a must-have item for anyone who is on their feet all day. Your days can be long and require a lot of walking and standing, which can be tough on your feet. Wearing comfortable and supportive shoes can make a huge difference in how you feel throughout the day. The last thing you want is to develop blisters or sore feet halfway through the conference and not be able to enjoy the rest of the event. Pack a pair of these all-day walking shoes to ensure a comfortable. Your feet will thank you!
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8. A <a href="https://amzn.to/42oA2uC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">travel adapter</a> is an essential item for any traveler if the conference is held in a foreign country. Electrical outlets and voltages can vary from country to country, and without a travel adapter, you may not be able to charge your devices or use any electronic gadgets. A travel adapter will allow you to plug your devices into any foreign outlet, ensuring that you have a constant and reliable source of power.&nbsp;
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9. A <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZM0I6x" target="_blank" rel="noopener">digital business card</a> is an essential item for anyone in today's digital age. Traditional business cards can be easily lost or forgotten, and they don't always provide enough information to make a lasting impression. A digital business card allows you to provide comprehensive and interactive information about yourself and your business. With a quick tap of your phone, it is an easy way if someone is looking to make connections and grow their network.
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10. A <a href="https://amzn.to/3YPwPRR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brita-insulated filtered water bottle</a> is an essential item for anyone in a new place, particularly those who prioritize health and hydration. Conferences can be intense and require a lot of energy, and staying hydrated is crucial for optimal performance and focus. A filtered water bottle ensures that you have access to clean and safe drinking water at all times, without the need to rely on expensive bottled water or tap water with an unfamiliar taste. The insulation keeps your water cool throughout the day, ensuring that you stay refreshed and hydrated. Additionally, it's a sustainable option that helps reduce plastic waste and promotes eco-friendly practices.&nbsp;
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Do you have any more suggestions for the Violet Verse team? We would love to hear more about what you think.&nbsp;
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Check out our staff picks for some of our favorite conference accessories.

Crypto Conference Must-Haves

Hey Crypto Besties! Are you working from home these days? So many of us in tech and media do. The team at Violet Verse has been doing the work-from-home thing for a while now, so we've had some time to figure out what works best for us. We've got some recommendations that we think you'll love. From ergonomic chairs and desks to coffee warmers and high-quality headphones, there are a variety of items that can make your work-from-home experience more enjoyable and efficient. Let's chat about the best office supplies to buy for work from home, so you can create a comfortable and productive workspace that meets your needs.
1. Get all of the papers off your desk with this <a href="https://amzn.to/3mUE1Pi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">desk organizer</a>. You will have all of the clutter picked up in no time. So why settle for a cluttered desk when you can enjoy the benefits of an organized workspace? Get ready to boost your productivity and reduce stress with a desk organizer!
<a href="https://amzn.to/3mUE1Pi" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/AqY2tFO9WGBOjCs8Xt1A2yRR4aapSQENbNnDSAAXNWbY6bhGRNHkClx9EJTEMmrFJelmi4pWo3T1E01MVgxzrowbnLkICyvv5TRe3KJ-hGzofhTedTGbFX83bEgxKehu21fYZaM1jM5XSgQZOQYpYKg" width="275" height="313"></a>&nbsp;
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2. Want your office to glow and have a fun new mood? Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3yF0D92" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Govee Smart Wall Lights</a>. They will give you a new fun and funky flair in all of those Zoom Meetings. So why settle for boring, standard lighting when you can upgrade to smart lights for your wall? Get ready to illuminate your workspace in style!
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/kfLzL48iZDVAMeHtKoM1kceYC8GAiPkkGcyRXPrtIBJ9hDXxMlvj12JW8LP7VEeiS4yXfNciWqsTxSzg1sY6XxcdNX0IhWNTt5TdLkTM-08x6y7N0r-wH4UD20Me5NKrsYej29cRXCXPoY7kLtPvT84" width="313" height="313">
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3. If you are tired of sitting all day, the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lnqnyc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">under desk treadmill</a> is just what you need. You can walk your way to 10k steps at home and while answering all those emails. You can feel great by adding in those few extra steps in all day long and maybe even a bit more productive too! <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lnqnyc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/yl2eoMJRFgGZZrHSq30e_mtMxsGZdu-aQiG30LKHxOOqRVDy6imLVnY1WrBy3KX6n-rbYBgRYqPbdejLBkvFBOELtlQuRin2x8OWOHNXGP-X2qLNrxfcaJon1JKW2G1zJeFp6rJmBmdVAIFjXskVVcE" width="251" height="313"></a>
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4. Meet your new hydration hero: the <a href="https://amzn.to/3yC8uEg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">half-gallon water bottle</a> with time measurements! With easy-to-read markings that remind you to drink throughout the day, this bottle makes it easy to stay on top of your hydration game. Plus, with its large capacity, you'll spend less time refilling and more time getting things done. So why settle for feeling sluggish and dehydrated when you can enjoy the benefits of proper hydration? Get ready to crush your water intake goals with a half-gallon water bottle!&nbsp;
<a href="https://amzn.to/3yC8uEg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/upCQLDG7A8ok8NmMyFx5LJMlq2lgxYcLYOeVH5V9uUColtnmapJXOBR0RY4BsnH7o2_s53LYmbaKEei7wfHM5lRoOxRaMLKN1DiuRGVcHR5NT6t6GMa84QZWHS3Iy-V4gMdzqd-WPz2Dg28rJ7NOuks" width="244" height="313"></a>
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5. Say hello to your new best friend: the <a href="https://amzn.to/3mQK0o8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">temperature control smart mug</a>! With the ability to control the temperature of your drink right from your phone, this mug ensures that every sip is just as hot (or cold) as you like it. Plus, with a spill-proof lid and sleek design, you can take it on the go without worrying about spills or leaks. So why settle for lukewarm coffee or tea when you can enjoy every sip at the perfect temperature? Get ready to take your beverage game to the next level with a temperature control smart mug!
<a href="https://amzn.to/3mQK0o8" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Nryi-TYV0EW3KT83or3dmAL0z0vxwsT_nQ_IVeQvH-KjxnSdlr2An5M88k9zlIrcuA7yTIbJ4-IICVVlFOikgu_dqHma5MUvQeO6hYFiSHvOZvLmntJIyfPIxJR8Sn6mUjF7R-9mm_nNhkeNpOXminw" width="313" height="313"></a>
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6. It's time to switch things up with a <a href="https://amzn.to/3JEJGBJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">height-adjustable desk</a>! With the ability to switch between sitting and standing positions, a height-adjustable desk can reduce back pain, increase energy, and even improve your mood. Plus, with a variety of designs and sizes to choose from, you can find one that fits your style and workspace. So why settle for a static desk when you can enjoy the flexibility and health benefits of a height-adjustable one? Get ready to take your productivity (and health) to new heights!
<a href="https://amzn.to/3JEJGBJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/p4aEJKXsbnP6KH4K8WDshv3F81x2wA98m_yNaNMt2_aqY4Db9d8X4XXwIT6u0aK7afUt33PMyAFMRWsbV-AaywPJ2jqVHEn7Sww6HItXOibr9otCKP_pOLznrrEHqLCjoJSX0ry9sSkleq9S11J6QUI" width="313" height="313"></a>
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7. If you&rsquo;re tired of feeling like a pretzel after long hours of sitting at your desk, it's time to upgrade to an <a href="https://amzn.to/42oB9ui" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ergonomic desk chair</a>! With adjustable lumbar support, armrests, and seat height, an ergonomic chair can reduce back pain and improve your posture. Plus, with a variety of styles and colors to choose from, you can find one that not only feels good but looks great in your home office. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to the comfort of an ergonomic desk chair! Your back (and productivity) will thank you.
<a href="https://amzn.to/42oB9ui" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/sVpRZpICKoF8Ccy6Ag1y0BUJ0H9pr3xZ0JhYJC82DX1t2Ozd-L-rlLub9LVIw3segBPk4xRoZt0rdMhNYRFbNe0VX9Kgi6Vpw1kLeMdVdD908EULizErRxEMXhv4I1miCUJvUe_0lbRCti2Rh1OHy9Q" width="313" height="313"></a>
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8. With satisfyingly clicky keys and faster response times, a <a href="https://amzn.to/407og5H" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mechanical keyboard</a> can improve your typing speed and accuracy. Plus, their durable construction means they can withstand even the most intense gaming sessions or work deadlines. Don&rsquo;t settle for a boring, standard keyboard when you can level up your productivity and gaming with a mechanical keyboard. Get ready to type like a pro!
<a href="https://amzn.to/407og5H" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/jsmlR5vpb7VSSsf_hFs0sS9F1O4FmHP9lu8GweAN3SOmWGR0ZeS3CotRTdvGt7BZ4q8iX64i1JIcaR9VbnljEaPJc95cT_cxKhSFtp7Bkbv42e06CsKQusfA4JprCF1YuoFJQqYkY0r6P9FkNbwgwV0" width="342" height="313"></a>
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9. If you&rsquo;re fed up with cable clutter and juggling multiple devices, get a <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZULrQV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">docking station</a>, the ultimate work-from-home accessory! With a docking station, you can connect all your peripherals, charge your laptop, and even connect multiple monitors with ease. This convenient device saves you time and frustration, allowing you to focus on the task at hand. So say goodbye to the hassle of plugging and unplugging your devices and hello to the productivity-boosting power of a docking station!
<a href="https://amzn.to/3ZULrQV" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/V_WepouRvmaGbn965-p7zlXI1eAxDUMCIl5rGpLh1dOaZkdoNvRsI_ususSfxH06hF7GuTsOuDE3LppPkasx8glSeliVcwrJeHhrW3X5EBUdGW_6CaBAenBusjzmErPR1_Enabu8WNJtcVXETrtx988" width="315" height="313"></a>
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10. Tired of straining your eyes and squinting at your screen? Upgrade your home office with a <a href="https://amzn.to/42eYize" target="_blank" rel="noopener">computer monitor light</a>! This sleek accessory provides optimal lighting that reduces glare, enhances contrast, and helps prevent eye fatigue. Not only will you work more comfortably, but your colleagues on video calls will appreciate your professional and well-lit appearance. Get ready to shine a light on productivity with a computer monitor light!
<a href="https://amzn.to/42eYize" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2ES8778ER4IK6rPwoV8q6TME8TrdBSmmbHKZTiVMqj2pTXKwATjDK5kPnd_g6LrdrACVkTrRxGx7kPL7nwkyy0NCBVkCebCHgRJ7zTI58qzrFNFnu_QfPFFCD_1HhQxqTGBW34s4t7gxyRKVz1iLAZc" width="395" height="313"></a>
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12. Ready to protect your desk from scratches and spills while also adding some style to your workspace? It's time to invest in a <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZF46QN">desk mat</a>! With a variety of materials and designs to choose from, a desk mat can add both form and function to your workspace. Plus, with their non-slip backing, they can keep your keyboard and mouse from sliding around during intense work or gaming sessions. Don&rsquo;t settle for a plain, unprotected desk when you can enjoy the durability and style of a desk mat. Get ready to elevate your desk game and upgrade your space!
<a href="https://amzn.to/3ZF46QN" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mpWADK_JqjRHIyBJQrPSfdkzT3pBOHt_BpG_DqGv7SBLXjqkN9s3b_p_NxebMRVYljopaiAH7PYPZUy-0FSKO8A_mTMxBjDm-FX6TAsJGBrSh4j5dHpK1ecDvJ3ICaN8NtOV1acpDb2pGvRPPyjh49w" width="391" height="313"></a>
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13. Looking for a monitor that will enhance your work and gaming experience? Look no further than a <a href="https://amzn.to/3yAj7Yl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">curved monitor</a>! With a sleek design that wraps around your field of vision, it can reduce eye strain, increase immersion, and provide a more comfortable viewing experience. Trust us, once you try it, you'll never want to go back to a flat one!
<a href="https://amzn.to/3yAj7Yl" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ysSBn5Cx1GBpvrtakifu0xrqHooxU5cgNuXxupFps_y2kCSFDiOJ0yOHrFGM1nJr5Au8P7iWEYUR0QqsfxpEJ6sDIh6kA9aWPSTB-LvoTzUKyhILls-8wmdsAZ9IXKfrYc6fNhA5iD-Ocs9yMl5WuJM" width="731" height="313"></a>
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If you have any more cool recommendations that you love and want us to share, feel free to DM us on Twitter @thevioletverse or email us at team (at) violetverse (dot) io.
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Looking for something new for the office? You've come to the right place. Our team at Violet Verse selected some of our favorite WFH accessories for you.

Staff Picked Work-From-Home Office Elevation

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Are you ready to take your storytelling skills to the next level? At Violet Verse, we believe that storytelling is a powerful tool to convey complex ideas and engage your audience. That's why we're excited to share our tips on how to publish Web3 content with the art of storytelling!
Storytelling is a fundamentally human activity, and it's built into our genes. By using storytelling in your Web3 content, you're tapping into the most human part of the brain. Unlike a bunch of facts that people will forget, stories with facts sprinkled inside are more memorable. However, we know that storytelling can be challenging, so here are some tips to help you improve:
🌼When you finish telling a story, ask for feedback. This will help you identify areas to improve and refine your skills.
🌼Structure your story with a beginning, middle, and end. Start with a hook that intrigues your audience and builds up to a successful conclusion.
🌼Use a hook to capture your audience's attention. It could be a mystery or a surprise conclusion that you then explain how you got there.
Remember, the goal is to keep your audience engaged and interested in what you have to say. There are so many ways to tell a story, so don't be afraid to get creative and experiment with different techniques. Just make sure you don't bore your listeners!
And if you're looking for a platform to share your Web3 stories, Violet Verse is here to help. Our platform empowers creators to publish content and build communities around their passions. So, what are you waiting for? Start crafting your next Web3 story today and share it with the world on Violet Verse!&nbsp;
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A workshop on the history of Web3 content creation, why it's decentralized at its core, and how to communicate your latest blockchain technology to the masses.

How To Publish Web3 Content Like A Pro

In news that doesn't surprise us, Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, has abandoned support for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platforms. This announcement comes less than a year after Meta introduced features to support digital collectibles, including the ability to select US-based Instagram creators to share Ethereum and Polygon-based NFT collections in May 2022. The product managers were gatekeeping the NFT marketplace features, only allowing a select group of creators access to mint on Instagram. The lesson is that publishers don't need Instagram to verify or adopt a Web3 strategy that truly starts on-chain. Like Violet Verse, publishing Article NFTs and digital collectibles begins with a blank contract address and a mission to archive data and content on the chain.&nbsp;
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<h2>RIP META NFTS</h2>
On Monday, March 13,&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;" href="https://twitter.com/skasriel/status/1635386565487898624" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stephane Kasriel,</a>&nbsp;Meta's commerce and fintech lead, broke the news of the company's decision via Twitter. He stated that the company would redirect its resources to other products, including the development of Meta Pay. In a series of Tweets, Kasriel expressed Meta's pride in the relationships it built within the non-fungible sector and assured NFT creators that the company would continue to support them on Instagram and Facebook, despite discontinuing NFT support.
However, NFT creators have criticized Meta's decision to abandon NFT support on its platforms. Some have suggested that Meta missed the point of digital collectibles and that including them can help creators engage their communities and counterbalance the pitfalls of attention-based advertising economies. Digital artist Dave Krugman, in particular, called the move "short-sighted" and a "real shame".
Moreover, wab.eth, the founder of the&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;" href="https://www.nft-stats.com/collection/sappy-seals" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sappy Seals NFT collection</a>, stated that Meta needed to figure out ways to house community and develop a creator economy rather than simply adding the ability to display NFTs on users' feeds. This sentiment echoes the view of many NFT creators who believe that digital collectibles have the potential to revolutionize the way artists engage with their communities and monetize their work.
Despite the criticism from some members of the NFT community, Meta's decision to abandon NFT support on its platforms marks a significant shift in the company's strategy. Whether Meta's decision to focus on other products will prove successful remains to be seen. Still, the non-fungible sector will continue to evolve and innovate in the coming years.
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<h2>What This Means For Publishers</h2>
Meta's recent decision to discontinue support for NFTs has left many publishers wondering where to go. It's important to remember that Meta is not the only mainstream social platform to mint and sell NFTs. Publishers should refrain from relying on agencies to handle records that deal with belonging since these companies have no obligation to protect them. Instead, they should focus on building systems that allow them to keep track of their property rights in an open-source format. Our software at Violet Verse will enable publishers of all sizes to own their digital assets as Article NFTs. VV aims to modernize editorial workflows while providing business publishing tools that have a lasting effect on archiving, combating misinformation, and providing elevated proof of writing. Learn more about <a href="https://www.violetverse.io/enterprise">www.violetverse.io/enterprise</a>

Facebook and Instagram will no longer support NFTs

Meta Ends NFT Support And What This Means For Publishers

Misinformation and fact-checking is the biggest threat to international journalism when documenting true accounts of internet culture and history. For a few years, I've been writing about how false narratives going viral have a lasting effect on disenfranchised communities. It doesn't surprise me that so many people are gullible because they read something on a webpage and think it has to be true. CNN-Dupe! And now that we are settling into the information age, there's so much information on Twitter, The Shaderoom, and what that guy told us on Discord; it's becoming harder to identify the truth from a lie. Moreover, content creators are responsible for reporting the facts or not saying anything at all, or they, too, could be subjected to public ridicule or, even worse - sued.&nbsp; Since privacy and data identity is at the forefront of Web3 social ethics, blockchain writers and journalists have a new skill to add to their duty. Quoting credible and authentic sources in Web3 can be tricky. Traditional source checking would include calling the person to verify their identity or looking them up on Linkedin. As a features writer, several years ago, I even had to submit the interview questions and audio so that the copy editor could verify what was proposed in my story to be at least accurate.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, in Web3, keeping your source subject private has become paramount with the rising popularity of crypto thought leaders wanting to remain synonymous online. So how do we verify tips, data, and NFTs in Web3? There are a few roads that Web3 content creators can go down.&nbsp; <h2>Here are five ways to verify your sources in Web3.&nbsp;</h2> 1. Verifying wallet address and NFT collection: If you want to confirm that a human owns an account, you can look up the wallet address for that user and check the wallet balance (if you know what it should be). To confirm ownership legitimacy, you can also check if they own any non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from their wallet address. This method is only partially secure because it compares the account balance versus what would be expected based on other factors such as social media accounts or additional public information. 2. Verifying on Twitter: Web3 content creators can verify their source's Twitter account by confirming the email address associated with it, linking it with a Facebook page or LinkedIn profile (if they have one), and adding a verified badge/checkmark/icon next to their name/handle, so readers will know they're legit. 3. Checking transactions: Web3 content creators can check their sources' transaction history on Etherscan or whatever network explorer by searching for their wallet address and checking to see if they are an expert in the crypto space. 4. You sign a digital signature with zero-knowledge proof to verify that the source is a human after chatting on Telegram with them for days about a developing protocol hack. Zero-knowledge proofs are an over-arching concept in multi-party computation without revealing more than what you need to achieve the tasks online. It plays a massive role in cryptography and states that because the person uses ZKPs, they behave honestly. There's a tremendous level of mistrust in society, and Web3 and Blockchain technology, paired with the power of media, can bring people and groups together by getting their stories out there to create a better understanding. We can work together and not trust each other, but how our story is documented should be maintained.&nbsp; 5. If you need clarification on whether or not your source is credible or just FUD, double-check their claims by cross-referencing them with another credible source that has confirmed those claims before publishing them yourself!&nbsp; <h2>Resources</h2>Join the <a href="https://acjr.network/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers</a> and connect with the group on T<a href="https://twitter.com/ACJRnetwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">witter</a>.Apply to be a full member here: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr78LG0CrvTXNgoM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr78LG0CrvTXNgoM</a><a href="https://t.me/+wKbLGRUka7gxMWJh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tap into the conversation on Telegram </a><h1> </h1>

Five ways to verify your sources using Web3 technology and protocol

Why We Need Credible Sources In Web3 Media

In this episode Ashley Caines joins our weekly Rug Radio Views of Web3 show to talk about her experience with DAO Camp , hosted by CabinDAO and Coordinape. Over 50+ DAO operators gathered in in the countryside of Austin, Texas. From the iconic camp ⛺️ activities to other activities like boating and standup paddle boarding and group therapy, DAO operators from across the world meet to talk about what's next in building communities on chain.
Listen to her story on Rug Radio and check out the exclusive photos!&nbsp;
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Insights from the world's leading DAO Operators

Inside DAO Camp: Roadmap For Building Communities On-Chain

Mint Commemorative NFT and Read Now

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Hey Crypto Bestie!You know I had to come through and put you on game to latest and greatest in the tech world. So, set your calendars and get your tea! It all started with a Twitter DM and now we're live on <a href="https://www.rug.fm/schedule" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rug Radio.</a> Starting Q1 2023, Violet Verse is partnering with <a href="https://www.rug.fm/schedule" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rug Radio</a> to bring you the Verse's unique perspectives and insights about Web3. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on these discussions and the guests that will grace us with their presence.We're the ultimate source for emerging technology and blockchain culture. If you're trying to stay ahead of the curve and be part of a global community of NFT artists and DEFI degens, you need to check us out. Autumn and Melissa will deliver exclusive interviews with authentic blockchain builders, discuss thought-provoking white papers, and share reports from creators around the world.So, what are you waiting for? Join us Sunday evenings on Twitter Spaces to discuss the latest NFT trends and frens in our network. <h3>Follow Us on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVioletVerse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://lenster.xyz/u/violetverse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lens</a>!</h3> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/yfwxkCT/Views-of-Web3-social-card.jpg"><h3>Featured Segments</h3><ul><li>Tea and Tarot</li><li>Ask Autumn Anything</li><li>Shitpost of Week</li><li>and more!</li></ul> <h1> </h1>

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Attending ETH Denver this past week was a truly transitional experience. As a second-year attendee, it was great to reconnect with my crypto friends from last year and see that they had all moved on to bigger and better things. The bull market chaos had subsided, allowing for genuine projects and builders to take center stage. As soon as I landed at the Denver airport, I was reunited with all my crypto besties.Decentralized identity was a hot topic of discussion, and I believe it will be a significant initiative in 2023 as we focus on creating more secure and transparent systems. With all the crypto hacks this past year, it's becoming increasingly important to use self-custodial wallets and be strategic about on-chain transactions.The Wallet Con hosted by <a href="https://walletconnect.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wallet Connect</a> proved to be a huge success, showcasing various use cases for wallets and popular wallet brands also had a chance to get in front of new audiences. Additionally, the hackathon participants reportedly submitted over 500 bounty projects for a prize pool worth a total of over $2 million, with Ethereum launching Bufficorn Ventures and many individuals going home with grants. Congratulations to all the BluDAO hackers who participated in this year's competition. Fellow VV Contributor Katrina Morris hacked on the Create+ team as a full stack support.Overall, ETH Denver's "Castle" got a major upgrade from the used car garage it was stationed at in previous years. The conference registered over 5700 people in the first day proving to be the biggest conference in the ethereum ecosystem. Many reported that there was a strong pet food stench throughout the hacker section in the basement of the venue, and the on-site makeshift "hostile" consisted of blowup beds with no blankets. And who can forget the free merch? The swag this year was top-tier and many dApps thought gate-keeping their pricey products would make them appear cool or at the very least win them more data for marketing. Newsflash: I have no more emails to give out! Still, we have a long way to go when it comes to hospitality, but at least the connections were amazing -- 50% were venture capitalists looking for the next 1Inch project.Check out scenes from the week below. <h2>Boys Club x AAVE DAO Party</h2><img src="https://i.ibb.co/fpg5BPn/NOA-ETHDENVER23-BOYSCLUB-015.jpg"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/9WHnMWZ/NOA-ETHDENVER23-BOYSCLUB-004.jpg"> <h2><img src="https://i.ibb.co/8cH7h9z/NOA-ETHDENVER23-BOYSCLUB-003.jpg"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/hfMTWzD/NOA-ETHDENVER23-BOYSCLUB-064.jpg"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/JRcjRKJ/NOA-ETHDENVER23-BOYSCLUB-043.jpg">Violet Verse Brunch at Urban Farmer</h2><img src="https://i.ibb.co/VVHhqBV/IMG-6243.jpg"> <h2>Stefen Deleveaux talks GOVERN and why it should be part of your DAO tooling.</h2><h2><img src="https://i.ibb.co/fxQGzbF/IMG-6134.jpg">Ashley Caines Talks Nurturing DAO communities and how to choose the right one.</h2><h2><img src="https://i.ibb.co/YpMYj7K/IMG-6165.jpg"></h2> <h2>40 AcresDAO Party hosted two nights in a row.</h2><img src="https://i.ibb.co/XJzrvJh/IMG-6267.jpg">

Highlights from Eth Denver: Wallet Con, Hackathon Prizes, and Bufficorn Ventures

ETH Denver : The Year of the $SPORK

﻿Undoubtedly, 2022 will go down in the history of the Cryptosphere as one of the years of infamy. Quite disturbingly, a decentralized system had its cardinal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-cryptocurrency#:~:text=Cryptocurrency%2C%20sometimes%20called%20crypto%2Dcurrency,transactions%20and%20issue%20new%20units." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">principles</a>&nbsp;utterly overlooked, primarily out of stupid greed and players bereft of the fundamental tenets of our nascent but burgeoning industry.&nbsp;Crypto emanated from the yearning to alleviate centralization and its appalling consequences. It was a remedy to free the world from gatekeepers to individual financial sovereignty, where people can control their wealth and invest without third parties.&nbsp;Unfortunately, centralized infrastructure built on decentralized systems has consistently left a rancid taste in the mouth of many. These significant ramifications date back to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mt-gox.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Mt. Gox</a>&nbsp;and several dishonest and security mishaps.We seem not to have learned any critical lessons from the disregard for decentralized principles, though the price has been substantially hefty. Come to think of how these improprieties brutally hurt adoption by driving newcomers away and even those who were contemplating joining the space.Moreover, it creates an avenue for the obnoxious State to meddle in the industry. Also objectionable is the attempt to regulate a sector that should self-regulate if the principles strictly adhere.Year Of InfamyThe humiliation that rocked the Crypto market in 2022, arguably leading to a bear market and thus a bitterly cold winter, should be avoided at all costs in the future. It doesn't need regulation to circumvent such crises&nbsp;in the first place.&nbsp;&nbsp;Foremost, we had Terra Luna, then Celsius and the last straw that broke the camel's back was the shady FTX and Alameda Research storm. All these scandals had one thing in common - CENTRALIZATION!&nbsp;Let's take a brief look:Terra Luna:&nbsp;Terra Luna Blockchain had two native currencies on its platform. While UST is a stablecoin whose price must stay at $1 every time, LUNA governance token is a volatile crypto burned anytime new UST gets minted. Just burn one UST, and get a $1 value of LUNA. UST is an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-crypto-luna-terra-stablecoin-explainer/?leadSource=uverify%20wall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Algorithmic Stablecoin</a>&nbsp;that mints more tokens anytime the price goes above its peg of $1 but burns circulating tokens when the price dip below $1. UST's only use case was on<a href="https://decrypt.co/98482/we-need-to-talk-about-terras-anchor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">&nbsp;Anchor</a>, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/decentralized-applications-dapps.asp#:~:text=Decentralized%20applications%E2%80%94also%20known%20as,interference%20of%20a%20single%20authority." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">dApp</a>&nbsp;deployed on the Terra Blockchain, which offered a skeptical 19.46 percent&nbsp;<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/explained/apr-vs-apy-whats-the-difference" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">APY</a>. A substantial expansion of the supply of LUNA ushered in lower investor confidence, naturally followed by panic withdrawals, eventually crashing and becoming worthless, with $60 billion wiped out of the Crypto market cap.Celsius:&nbsp;<a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/celsius-network-criticized-in-damning-new-report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Celsius</a>&nbsp;had a centralized lending business model. Users could borrow from Celcius or deposit Crypto for lending in exchange for interest. Their products and services were custodial by taking control of your Crypto to lend it out. Remember,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ledger.com/academy/not-your-keys-not-your-coins-why-it-matters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Not Your Keys, Not Your coins.</a>&nbsp;Without On-chain data to verify transactions, platform operators were deep in granting under-collateralized loans until the roof came tumbling down. With its digital assets valued at $3.8 billion, Celsius owes $6.6 billion.FTX And Alameda Research:&nbsp;Sam Bankman Fried, popularly known as SBF, owns both FTX, a Centralized Exchange (CEX), and Alameda Research, a Crypto hedge fund worth $32 billion. Late last year, $8 billion of customers' funds went missing. It all began when a Coindesk article in November 2022 claimed that the primary asset of Alameda Research was mainly FTT, the native currency of the FTX ecosystem. The assertion was a grave concern as FTX used FTT as collateral on its balance sheet. In a nutshell, these assets had a connection to a risky and explosive token. This claim inherently created uneasiness about the finances of the two entities. The fallout uncovered was a sordid string of mismanagement and profligacy concomitant with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coindesk.com/learn/defi-vs-cefi-in-crypto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">CeFI</a>, cumulating in bankruptcy.&nbsp;Sacrificing Freedom For ComfortMany were convinced to join the Crypto movement due to more rapid and ultra cheaper transactions. However, as the space evolves and confronts its challenges, scalability has become a chronic headache that hijacks innovations.&nbsp;Higher transaction fees and slower confirmation times comparable to traditional banks render CeFi, an attractive proposition to users than the decentralized options. Imagine paying $50 to buy Crypto on Uniswap per transaction versus using Coinbase and paying pennies for the same function.&nbsp;By human nature, you will choose to transact with Coinbase, where you would have to surrender your private keys, thus the control of your assets, to a third party. Hence, we sacrifice autonomy for comfort, which is always precarious.Because it is tedious to back up your wallet and save your private keys, many prefer to store their assets in custodial wallets on centralized exchanges. However, that option is like keeping your funds at the bank, which means you have no control over it and need permission from someone to access it.That is the tragedy we get ourselves into when we outsource our responsibilities to brokers and intermediaries. The need to take our destiny into our own hands in Crypto is very imperative.Fortunately, with the upsurge of&nbsp;<a href="https://academy.binance.com/en/glossary/layer-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Layer 2</a>&nbsp;protocols, the expensive and time-consuming transaction is coming to an end soon. These Blockchains are solving the scalability aggravations.&nbsp;Adopting DecentralizationFollowing the bear market ushered in by scandals, digital assets that have surpassed the rest of the market are primarily decentralized. For instance, Self-custodial wallet tokens like&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4565839-trust-wallet-token-fading-narrative-trade?hasComeFromMpArticle=true&amp;source=content_type%253Areact%257Csection%253Amain_content%257Cbutton%253Abody_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Trust Wallet Token</a>&nbsp;and non-custodial Decentralized Exchange dYdX have thrived very well.&nbsp;Again, Toncoin, the native currency of the TON decentralized network, has performed admirably. Amidst the bearish market conditions, this asset sprung to the 24th position on&nbsp;<a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/toncoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">CoinMarketCap</a>.It seems we are matching toward decentralized platforms in the wake of a crisis created by centralization. Do we have to get bitten before we realize the prudence of decentralized precepts?The Way To GoAt all costs, avoid centralized platforms in your Crypto journey when necessary. Use non-custodial wallets at all times, but not custodial versions.&nbsp;Make it a point to back up your wallet and store your private keys. Never store your Crypto on a Centralized Exchange if you have to transact on one.Any DeFi platform offering services without a non-custodial wallet is risky and a no-go zone. And equally important, DO Your Own Research (DYOR) while understanding the technology before you invest your money into it.&nbsp;<h1> </h1>

Centralization Only Takes Us Back

Fully Embracing Decentralization In The Midst Of Crisis - 11 $VV to 🔓 Unlock Content

Are you ready for the latest news in the world of crypto? Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, just announced the launch of their brand new L2 blockchain, BASE! This exciting development is set to revolutionize the crypto ecosystem, with its low fees, user-friendly interface, and developer-friendly features.At Violet Verse, we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome BASE into the fold with our future media partners. With Coinbase's track record of making crypto more accessible for the average person, we can't wait to see what this new blockchain will do to bring in even more media professionals into the world of Web3. BASE will make it faster and easier for brands and enterprises to access crypto assets, and it's sure to create a whole new world of creativity and innovation.But the benefits of blockchain technology go far beyond just making it easier for businesses to access crypto. Here at Violet Verse, we're redefining what it means to archive and publish original content with smart contracts, giving writers a new identity on chain and a new level of security with the power of blockchain. Our mission is to document the spirit and personality of culture, and with blockchain, we're able to do so in a way that's transparent, trustworthy, and completely decentralized.So if you're still on the fence about the importance of blockchain technology, take it from us - it's the way of the future, and it's here to stay. Get on board with BASE and Violet Verse today, and see what the power of blockchain can do for you! <h2>Here are five reasons why Violet Verse is excited to build on BASE:</h2><ol><li>Seamless User Experience: BASE is designed to be user-friendly, with low fees and a fast, efficient interface. This means that our media professionals and collectors can expect a seamless experience when interacting with our platform, without the high costs and slow transaction times that can be a barrier to entry in the world of crypto and media. </li><li>Powered by Coinbase: BASE is powered by Coinbase, one of the most trusted names in the crypto industry. As a publicly traded company, Coinbase has a reputation for reliability and transparency, which gives us confidence in the long-term viability of the BASE blockchain. We are providing software for the world's most distinguished publishers so aligning with a trustworthy blockchain is paramount.</li><li>Easy Documentation: With BASE, we can expect easy documentation and developer-friendly features that will make it simple for us to build and integrate our platform. This will save us time and resources with our media tech partners, allowing us to focus on creating the best possible experience for our users.</li><li>Increased Hype: With the launch of BASE, there's sure to be a lot of hype and excitement in the crypto community. By building on this new blockchain, we can tap into that excitement and draw in new users who are eager to explore the possibilities of Web3.</li><li>Future-Proofing: By building on a cutting-edge blockchain like BASE, we're future-proofing our software and ensuring that we're able to stay ahead of the curve as the crypto landscape evolves. This will give us a competitive advantage and position us as leaders in the world of decentralized content creation and archiving.</li></ol>

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BASE - Coinbase new L2 blockchain is here 

Brooklyn-based self-taught designer Malachai Spivey’s February 9th AW2023 show at the Converse flagship store in Soho was atmospheric, beginning with models strutting down a runway to a plant-laden, wood-paneled showroom. This was Spivey and Human Nature Worldwide’s first New York Fashion Week showing. The collection elevated silhouettes from traditional suiting workwear with ethereal details– white lace, beading, and careful embroidery– without sacrificing the pieces’ industrial edge. The clothes, mostly two piece sets, were all styled with Converse customized by Spivey himself, showcasing the new All Star Construct silhouette. No detail was spared: the makeup brilliantly toed the line between war paint and fashion editorial, and an atmospheric soundtrack of afrobeats and trance added to the immaculate vibe of the presentation.&nbsp; To start, a cream-colored, fur trucker jacket layered over a white baklava hoodie and camel bellbottomed pants blended perfectly with the rock the model was sitting on top of. A puffy orange vest styled on top of a bright green, camo-patterned jacket and pant similarly blends into the background, evoking the blend of streetwear and functional outdoorswear.&nbsp; The invite <img src="https://i.ibb.co/jJgRmp5/image-2.png">A two piece shirt and short set done in white lace is a standout piece for adding a genderfluid touch to a classic two piece set. A complementary set, a long sleeved shirt, styled unbuttoned and revealing the model’s chest as all the pieces in the collection, is paired with a long pant of black floral lace interrupted only by two bold, silver zippered pockets. A black two piece set featuring a delicate skull and crossbone motif extended this further, a testament to the goal of redefining classic silhouettes in a modern way that Spivey said in a statement was key to his work.&nbsp; Two looks– one in a classic, denim blue, the other in cream–&nbsp;have a more Western feel. Both feature fringes running along the center of the sleeves and legs, introducing a sense of dynamism and movement.&nbsp; Experimenting with leather textures remains a common motif in Spivey’s work, extending on earlier designs like the bondage pant he styled on Aleali May during the AW22 season. An orange leather jacket and cropped black parachute pant–accentuated with fluorescent white tubing– adds a more refined, structured silhouette to an 80s piece making a comeback in the streetwear oeuvre.&nbsp;&nbsp; Another highlight of the night is a two piece, firetruck-red leather jacket and motorcycle pant set paired with piercing eye makeup that was the centerpiece of the presentation. A complementary orange jacket paired with a blue parachute pant continued the exploration of textures, followed by the most aggressive look of the night– a heavy, black leather motorcycle jacket with sharp shoulder pads styled with matching pants and a black balaclava hoodie.&nbsp;&nbsp; HNW’s first fashion week makes the otherworldly, wearable, combining luxury materials and detailed beading with the grounded silhouettes that define New York streetwear. We can’t wait to see where he goes with his upcoming presentations.&nbsp; <h1> </h1>

 F/W 2023 Presentation 

NYFW: Malachai Spivey Makes the Otherworldly Wearable at Human Nature Worldwide’s

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, constantly bombarding us with updates and notifications that make it difficult to disconnect. But what happens when we step away from the digital world and focus on self-care and personal growth?

From Tech Stress to Self-Love: My Transformational Experience in Ecuador

Art has long been a powerful tool for expressing and celebrating friendship, and this is especially true when it comes to Galentine's Day. From beautiful paintings and drawings to heartfelt letters and photographs, art has the ability to capture the essence of friendship and preserve it for generations to come. Check out some of our favorite NFT artists: 1. <a href="https://twitter.com/holaluciadiaz " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Lucia Diaz</a> - She is a first-generation Colombian-American and the Founder of LUCIA DIAZ a Latina-owned business that empowers and honors Latinas through high-quality Illustrations. Lucia's artworks are created with the goal of providing cultural representation and pride so that mujeres poderosas can see themselves represented in the world. Sandra Lucia, the founder of Lucia Diaz, has a diverse portfolio of collaborations with renowned brands such as Korbel, Tiffany &amp; Co., CHANEL, Carolina Herrera, Marciano, Guess, Saks Fifth Avenue, Amazon Handmade, and Estee Lauder. 2. <a href="https://twitter.com/wildy_martinez " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Wildy Martinez</a> - She is a fashion designer and illustrator shining the light on the beauty of vitiligo and self acceptance. “Self- love” is Martinez’s first AI collaborative collection. She uses art to shine the light on the beauty of vitiligo, and to share the message of self-acceptance. Empowering women to value their worth.&nbsp;The collection is dropping on Valentine’s Day on Foundation. 3. <a href="https://twitter.com/tiffanysvision " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(15, 20, 25);">Tiffany Vega</a> - She sometimes goes by tvision, which is what you’ll see her sign off in all her art. She is a multidisciplinary designer and artist. She is currently working on a piece that compliments her first limited edition Manifold piece called “Fallen”, which is part of her “Heart Over Ego” Collection. 4. <a href="https://twitter.com/laurasantiagomx " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Laura Flores</a> - She is a Mexican graphic designer and illustrator with a creative mind who loves to use bright bold colors, iced coffee, musicals, books, and Christmas. Her work is inspired by the resemblance between nature and women. The ethnic diversity of shapes and colors, the strong willingness to keep overcoming every obstacle, growing and flourishing despite adversity is what fills her with inspiration. Some of her latest work includes “Not So Dead” NFT, a 10k generative series created from 250+ illustrated traits. 5. <a href="https://twitter.com/Swopes " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Elisa Swopes</a> - Elise Swopes is an artist who uses her extensive and diverse skills to create incredible pieces. She is determined to change the standard of what art can and should be by making her methods accessible. She talks extensively with technology companies like Adobe and Apple to motivate a new generation of photographers. She makes her methods accessible so that people are more encouraged to take up photography. Now with her NFTs and Sunrise.Art club, she pays it forward dedicating a portion of her NFT sales to collecting and supporting other female NFT artists and creators. 6. <a href="https://twitter.com/redactedpride " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Brittney Pierre</a> (they/them) - Brittney is a self-taught filmmaker and photographer based in Chicago, IL. Their passion is to tell stories that elevate the beauty and experience of Black people in America. 7. <a href="https://twitter.com/leahsams " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Leah Ibrahim Sams</a> - Leah is a British-Malaysian illustrator and founder of Power of Women NFT. Her work is bold and striking. She creates art to inspire, empower, and enable women, girls, and non-binary people around the world. Her art has been featured in Adidas, Marie Claire, and is a partner of The Hug. 8.<a href=" https://twitter.com/immigrantkiddo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Antares</a> - Antares is a passionate storyteller, a proud Mexican immigrant, and an entrepreneur. She attended USC and ended up working in the entertainment industry writing, producing, and editing television. She has produced and edited shows for major networks and streaming platforms.&nbsp;In 2017, she launched her production company Keep That Productions, to tell the stories of underrepresented communities and voices.&nbsp;&nbsp; When she isn’t on set or in post-production, you can find her with a camera on hand capturing moments, people, and places. She has been taking photos since she was 14 years old and uses photography as an escape and a way to freeze moments in time. She has taken the Web3 scene by storm and is becoming a trusted voice in the community. 9.<a href="https://twitter.com/jesscawildchild" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Jessica Wild Child</a> - Jessica is an artist inspired by the beautiful chaos of life. Her work is characterized by vibrant color and the use of abstraction to reflect the absurd and transient nature of reality. She combines mediums of paint, digital, and VR art, and is currently building Wild Child World. Her mission is to spread her love and art across the world, and empower others to step into the Unknown and discover the magic that lies there. Whether you're a professional artist or just someone who loves to create, using art to celebrate your friendships is a wonderful way to show your appreciation for the special women in your life. Whether it's creating a personalized gift for a friend or simply taking the time to sit down and write a letter expressing your gratitude, art can play a powerful role in strengthening and celebrating your friendships. So this Galentine's Day, why not take some time to celebrate the special women in your life through the power of art? Whether it's painting a portrait, crafting a handmade gift, or simply writing a heartfelt letter, there are endless ways to express your love and appreciation for the friends who mean the world to you.

Be inspired with self love by these amazing Web3 artists. 

Galentine's Day with your Favorite Web3 Artists

Polygon Matic was still called Matic Network back then. Given that the project was founded by 4 Indians, I had a naive investment thesis that if India eventually changed its attitude towards crypto, then considering the country's population, the project would experience tremendous growth. <img src="https://i.ibb.co/ryJN8dY/Screenshot-2023-01-18-22-02-18-73-40deb401b9ffe8e1df2f1cc5ba480b12.jpg">By offering all scalable technologies and utilities, Polygon Matic provides value to their ecosystem. This value is represented by the price appreciation of the MATIC token, which is used as a gas token to transact within the ecosystem. This token does not seek to be the next reserve currency or store of value. The success of the token depends not only on ecosystem adoption but also on various other elements, such as:&nbsp; <ul><li>Investor issuance and lock-up</li></ul>MATIC has a limited supply of 10 billion tokens. Currently the supply is around 8 billion, which means 20% of the max supply has not been released on the market. 19% of the total supply was sold to the public in April 2019 at $0.0026 per token. <ul><li>Token Burn</li></ul>Whatever your concerns (or lack thereof) about token distribution, it is interesting to note that Polygon implemented their own version of Ethereum's EIP-1559 proposal. This is a token burning mechanism that many consider a success. In short, the more the network grows, the more tokens are burned. If burns exceed issuance, the currency will deflate. <ul><li>Regulation background</li></ul>One thing we all need to consider is that large-scale regulation looms over the crypto space like a dark cloud. Today's wonder kids could very well be tomorrow's whipping boys. A regulatory overhaul could ultimately cause some disasters to occur, but until we get clarity, it's hard to predict who will be the scapegoat. Please note that this warning is not aimed directly at Polygon or its founders. It is simply my personal opinion that one should tread carefully and factor in appropriate risks when participating in unregulated territory. <h2>Polygon NFT’s</h2>NFT's are also growing in popularity at Polygon. The bear market with a low gas fee environment has been the perfect time to migrate NFT projects off the Ethereum main layer.Polygon as an NFT ecosystem is also getting a lot of interest from Solana-based projects after Solana collapsed due to the FTX collapse. Looking at the strength of their business development, I don't see this slowing down anytime soon.Speaking of business development. They won't stop, right? All these brands have something cooking at Polygon:✅ <a href="https://disney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Disney</a>✅ <a href="https://starbucks.co.id/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Starbucks</a>✅ <a href="https://instagram.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>✅ <a href="https://nike.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nike</a>✅ <a href="https://prada.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prada</a>✅ <a href="https://adidas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adidas</a>And there are many more to come that I imagine. <h2>What's new in 2023?</h2>Recently Italian luxury fashion brand <a href="https://prada.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prada</a> and sportswear giant <a href="https://adidas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adidas</a> have joined forces to launch an NFT project built on the Polygon network.The project will allow fans or customers to contribute their own designs.<a href="https://prada.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prada</a> and <a href="https://adidas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adidas Originals</a> said they will auction the NFT collection designed by digital artist <a href="https://instagram.com/zach.lieberman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zach Lieberman</a> on <a href="https://superrare.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a> on 28-31 January. Proceeds from the sale of the NFTs will be donated to charities that support artists and creators.Prada and Adidas tie-up is another sign of apparel brands aggressively entering the digital space in a bid to deliver more digital experiences to customers.Reporting from Coindesk, Saturday (22/1/2022), investment bank company Morgan Stanley estimates that the total NFT market will grow to $300 billion or around Rp4,297 trillion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp14,323 per US dollar) by 2030.The report identifies luxury brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga as best positioned to benefit from digital collaboration in the metaverse.Prada and Adidas said they will also launch their third collaboration, dubbed "Adidas for Prada Re-Nylon Collection," in the metaverse. In the press release the companies did not specify which metaverse will be used, but Adidas has worked with The Sandbox before."Prada sees the emerging metaverse as a new space for brands to redefine luxury for the next generation and foster shared experiences that honour the brand's spirit of experimentation and creativity," said Prada's marketing director and head of corporate social responsibility, Lorenzo Bertelli, as quoted by Coindesk, Friday, 21 January 2022.Luxury fashion brands have made millions of dollars from NFT auctions. Last September, Italian haute couture label Dolce &amp; Gabbana launched its NFT collection, Collezione Genesi, which sold for around USD 5.65 million.Also, recently, footwear company Crocs filed a trademark application on 11 January that would extend its brand into the realm of NFTs.

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The Doodles community is as whimsical and inviting as the artwork that defines its entire vibe. During Art Basel Miami, my best friend and I stumbled upon the Doodles Putt Putt course and party. We didn’t have tickets or an official invitation, so I walked up to the group of tech people outside to see what was happening, and one of the Doodles crew graciously offered us wristbands.&nbsp;Once inside the outdoor space, we mingled with the crowd of NFT enthusiasts, Baselers, and Doodle folks. It was as if everyone was related to the project in some way. This was a family affair. While getting a beverage at the bar, I talked to a lady whose husband was part of the Doodles team. I met some of the main moderators of the Doodles Discord channel, who were sitting down chilling, and drinking non-alcoholic beverages.&nbsp;Switching out the scene a bit because this event space was huge, my best friend and I made our way to the bathroom, up a flight of stairs, through a hallway, and landed in a greenroom area where Doodles were hanging out. While backstage, I serendipitously struck up a convo with Scott Martin, aka Burnt Toast, the creator of Doodles, who was giving me major Canadian skateboarder vibes! I didn’t know, bro, from a can of paint, until fifteen minutes into waxing poetic about the VV. We chatted about the Doodles font and how “quirky” he wanted it to look. We lamented creator royalties and other Web3 musings that make us all bullish about blockchain. After taking a quick selfie together, someone announced that Jaime was about to take the stage. So we all filed out of the greenroom, down a narrow stairwell, to the main outdoor area to watch my favorite DJ of all time rip his decks. By far, this was my favorite NFT experience in Basel because it was all open to everyone, no matter your style or how much money you have in your bank account.<img src="https://i.ibb.co/1bCx0Nq/Doodles-Party.png">Heading to Flow&nbsp; Today, the NFT community announced a strategic partnership with Flow Blockchain for the launch of their second collection. The collection price will be set to attract new and returning NFT collectors. As Violet Verse is deployed with Cadence and on the Flow ecosystem, I’m excited to welcome a project of this caliber to the space.&nbsp; Whether the floor price will be increased or decreased, this move to Flow feels like we’re slowly getting out of the bear market. It’s the right type of excitement builders need to keep inspired. In general, Doodles already have Pharell Williams as Chief Brand Officer. The grammy-award winning artists are tasked with creating music for the collections. Plus, from my conversation with Scott, there will be more lifestyle partnerships dropping very soon. Moreover, the community is so engaged and involved. During Basel, there was a 24-hour podcast event by NFT holders taking place live on the golf course!&nbsp;It’s safe to say that Doodles is here to stay and will bring the weather to the crypto community.&nbsp; Stay tuned for more updates~&nbsp;

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Backstage With The Doodles NFT Crew + Exclusive Chat w/ Burnt Toast 

When<a href="https://www.flowcode.com/page/disruptordao" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> Disruptor DAO</a> focused on advancing wealth-building opportunities for Black and Brown Women using blockchain technology and <a href="https://ethereum.org/en/web3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Web3</a>, hacking wasn’t on the list. Despite the fact that hackathons are woven into the blockchain ecosystem, Disruptor DAO was unaware that these events where teams form to solve problems using blockchain technology could be an avenue to impact their mission.&nbsp;As a newly formed DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) composed of non-technical members, the community had only an inkling of what a hackathon was. Undaunted, they entered two teams in <a href="https://web3athon.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Web3athon</a>, the first virtual hackathon of its kind.&nbsp;EVOLVE, formed by five DAO members, and HOME WORKS, created by an additional three DAO members, joined the field of 378 submissions. On October 19, 2022 at CoinDesk’s I.D.E.A.S. conference, the hosts announced that EVOLVE placed first on the Polygon blockchain. They were one of only three <a href="https://project-cradl.notion.site/Web3athon-2022-Winners-8c98d16826594e65bc5d031fd240b05e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">winners</a> that exemplified the best of Web3athon.&nbsp;Those present also recognized EVOLVE as a Web3athon Standout. Likewise, HOME WORKS placed an outstanding third on the Polygon blockchain. This remarkable feat for first-time hackers from a community new to Web3 was so unexpected that even some team members didn’t fully comprehend the gravity of their accomplishment. <img src="https://i.ibb.co/cvgJ2HF/Dirsuptor-Dao.jpg">(Pictured from left to right: Olivia Drouhaut, Zawadi Vanessa Fulston-Thomas, and Sheila Ruiz of EVOLVE and Disruptor DAO / photo credit: CoinDesk)Months earlier, two Disruptor DAO Co-Founders, Olivia Drouhaut and Noi Brooks, attended CoinDesk’s Consensus2022. There, they learned about the launching of Web3athon, “the largest multi-chain, people-first, crypto hackathon.” Though intrigued, Brooks summarily dismissed the idea even when encouraged to participate.&nbsp;“I was intimidated, thinking that being non-technical was a disadvantage. On the last day of Consensus, I overheard some women discussing Web3athon. Curious, I asked them questions. By the end of that conversation I was in, I knew the only barriers to entry were in my mind,” said Brooks.“I learned about Web3athon’s five hyperlocal challenges, which included Generational Wealth Building and Financial Health. These are areas that the Disruptor DAO community is already addressing in our own lives. If we are to make inroads on these issues, then this might be an avenue for us to develop viable projects. It just made sense for Disruptor DAO to take advantage of this opportunity.”Drouhaut, Project Manager for<a href="https://web3athon-evolve.github.io/evolve-links/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;"> EVOLVE</a>, a learn-to-earn and community pooling platform, discussed the ideation process: “We asked ourselves how we can solve the challenge of generational wealth. We looked into our own lives to figure this out. What would I love to have, and what would I love for my family? How can our solution impact more people?” Drouhaut shared.&nbsp;“What’s so wonderful about this process is that the ideas come from us, which is much more meaningful than having them come from an outside entity. This project is very community-driven. It's giving everyone a sense of optimism and a voice.”Joy Fejoku, Disruptor DAO Co-Founder and Product Manager of HOME WORKS, a bridge to homeownership that offers fair and affordable loans to Black families, expressed that, “Outside of getting an internship or working in this space, hackathons are the best way to get real experience. So even if you feel like you don't know what you're doing, you will benefit because you’re learning.”<h2>Was it beginner’s luck?&nbsp;</h2>But how did they do it, these first-time hackers with no mentors to guide them? Disruptor DAO was formed from a strong community of women building a movement to ensure communities of color share in the wealth-building opportunities inherent in this burgeoning digital economy.&nbsp;“The fifth industrial revolution is where our communities have access to life-changing economic opportunities with very low barriers to entry,” stated Alicia Holmes, an original Co-Founder of Disruptor DAO and CEO of <a href="https://www.journey-to-wealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Journey to Wealth</a>. “These achievements are an example of what’s possible when access, education, and equity are available to our communities,” said Brooks, “it’s no accident.”Web3athon isn’t the only hackathon where Disruptor DAO members have made a mark. Brooks joined DAO member Randy Gomez in their first irl (in real life) hackathon experience at the highly anticipated <a href="https://www.violetverse.io/-devcon-in-bogota-misogyny-danger-and-crypto-bros--J-2HhuSD23" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">ETHBogota</a> (on a trip sponsored by Blu3DAO LATAM, where Randy is a Co-Founder).&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/OnboardingFrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;">OnboardingFrens</a>, the project Brooks helped develop, won 5 awards, including “Top 5” for WalletConnect, and “Best Integration of a Coinbase Wallet.”&nbsp;“It was affirming to see our “Customer Service meets Web3” solution become a viable project. My ability to seek creative solutions results directly from a shift in thinking due to Disruptor DAO. Now I see problems and realize that collectively we can find solutions and create a seismic shift.”Disruptor DAO launched in the Summer of 2022 to advance wealth-building opportunities for Black and Brown Women through education, shifting mindsets, and investment in disruptive technology. According to recent stats*, the median net worth of White families is $147,000. While the median net worth of Black families is only $3,600.&nbsp;Disruptor DAO aims to disrupt this wealth gap. We must take advantage of the opportunity to shape the digital tech space and our futures now. Join our mission today at<a href="https://www.flowcode.com/page/disruptordao" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;"> Disruptor DAO</a>, an inclusive community that welcomes allies aligned with our mission.<h1>* <a href="https://ncrc.org/racial-wealth-snapshot-african-americans-and-the-racial-wealth-divide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">National Community Reinvestment Coalition</a></h1>Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.<h1> </h1>

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Disruptor DAO: Making Our Presence Known

Hello tech stylistas, and welcome to the Digital Fashion Unlocked Podcast with your host me, Julia Pepper. This is a podcast about digital fashion, which we define as any innovation that affects the retail fashion and apparel industry – from both traditional business models as well as from startups/corporations that are looking to disrupt the market. In season one of DFU, I speak with guests who come from prominent companies to startup entrepreneurs and freelance journalists to learn more about what they do and what they're interested in. Each episode will focus on a particular topic, with a goal of bringing together those interested in that subject matter - bringing the community together. <a href="https://floats.city/0x9ae3ee480265fdcc/event/870670059" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Claim our FLOAT digital collectible NFT here. </a><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/redefining-art-on-the-blockchain-63CcAvyjZj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn more about Julia Pepper here.</a> <h1>Episode 1&nbsp;- Listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-fashion-unlocked/id1668416806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">here</a></h1>Zofia Zwieglinska is an international fashion reporter covering the intersection of technology and sustainability at Glossy, a business publication exploring the intersection of fashion and tech. Starting from its origins in the world of gaming, this episode is a deep dive into how digital fashion emerged as a viable consumer good and commercial venture, the differences between digital-native fashion ventures and the traditional process, and the steps digital fashion still has to take before making the leap from niche gaming audiences to mass adoption.&nbsp; Interested in reading more of Zofia’s deep dives on fashion and tech? Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/_Stylion_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Twitter</a> @_Stylion_ <h1>Episode 2&nbsp;- Listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-fashion-unlocked/id1668416806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">here</a></h1>Afsha Iragorri is a technical designer who has previously worked for top brands including Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. Now, she’s an independent 3D designer with Browzwear who has shown work at Digital Fashion Week, and advises other businesses and fashion houses on how to update their processes and workflows using 3D technologies. In this episode, we dive into her journey as a technical designer and entrepreneur, and how blockchain tools are changing her creative and business approach through digital fashion design. Check out her work <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/afsha-iragorri-b40062138/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a>.&nbsp; <h1>Episode 3&nbsp;- Listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-fashion-unlocked/id1668416806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">here</a></h1>Simone Berry, one of Vogue Business’s top Web3 Innovators, is a co-founder of the People of Crypto lab actively working to increase representation in the space and ensure diverse voices and creative entrepreneurs have the resources they need to make the most of blockchain technology. She also has over a decade of experience working in the fashion industry and directing design at leading consumer fashion brands. In this episode, we dive into Simone’s experience with People of Crypto Labs’ community design, her approach to making Web3 language and technology accessible to a broad audience, and how she evaluates the diversity claims of other projects.&nbsp; Follow People of Crypto Lab <a href="https://twitter.com/People0fCrypto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a>.&nbsp; <h1>Episode 4 - Listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-fashion-unlocked/id1668416806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">here</a></h1>Kerry Murphy is the co-founder and CEO at the Fabricant, the world’s first completely digital fashion house on the FLOW Blockchain. In this episode, we dive into the Fabricant’s approach to designing its royalty structure and pricing, managing creatives in a decentralized fashion house, and Kerry’s predictions for the future of the industry.&nbsp; Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/thefabricant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the Fabricant on Twitter.</a>&nbsp;

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When you're in the business of beauty and luxury, you can't help but be inspired by the world around you.&nbsp;At <a href="https://www.laprairie.com/en-us/?geoipredirect=1&amp;nogeoip=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Prairie Skincare,</a> the brand believes art drives innovation and the evolution of beauty.It’s been a decade since the brand approached me as a young fashion editor to try its products and write about its skin care products. Since then, I have followed the brand from its launches to the artists collaborations throughout the year.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s been 40 years since La Prairie’s partnership with feminist artist Niki de Saint Phalle. It’s also been 20 years since the beginning of Art Basel. Every year, it’s always a dream to see how much my favorite skincare brand evolves.&nbsp;<h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/au0H9zVKCPE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Watch Our Video Recap</a></h3>Who the brand is partnering with and what products it is launching with the start of new seasons. Art Basel has become the pinnacle of beauty culture. It’s every artist's career goal to collaborate with a luxurious institution like La Prairie.&nbsp;Niki de Saint Phalle and La Prairie Skincare had a creative encounter in 1982. After, the luxury house embraced this singular cobalt blue hue to envelop its Skin Caviar collection. Which currently has become a skincare icon. It’s a fortunate encounter that sparked a bond and sealed it forever.&nbsp;This year, La Prairie and Art Basel collaborated to bring you an experience like no other. At the Convention Center and at The Standard Hotel Miami Beach,<s> we </s>&nbsp;the brand showcased limited-edition art pieces by the late artist Niki de Saint Phalle at our VIP Collectors Lounge.&nbsp;In the La Prairie lounge, I had the opportunity to learn even more about the House's relationship with Niki de Saint Phalle. I also received a personalized skincare consultation and some mini caviar lotion.&nbsp;I often think about the convergence of luxury skincare, art, and technology that participants infused at this year's Art Basel. Focusing on how artists these days want brand affiliation and representation for years to come. The lounge's demographic, and even the pool club activities, were filled with art enthusiasts, excited about meeting the next Niki de Saint Phalle.Check out some of the people, places and scenes of La Prairie Skincare’s week long retreat for art-goers on Miami beach.&nbsp; <h1><img src="https://i.ibb.co/fd28M9N/Screen-Shot-2023-01-10-at-5-10-44-PM.png"></h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/3dsC3zZ/Screen-Shot-2023-01-10-at-5-11-15-PM.png"> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/TtKrPRZ/Screen-Shot-2023-01-10-at-5-16-13-PM.png"><a href="https://christianarevalo.pixieset.com/laprairiexartbasel2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Photos by Arevalo &amp; Co</a>

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Art Basel Recap: Champagne Wishes, Caviar Dream 

Over the past few years, art has challenged all formats and boundaries. With the advent of web 3.0, art has been manifested in unimaginable ways. The industry now offers smaller artists the chance to be the focus of the spotlight with NFTs that range from music videos to animated 3D pieces.While the tradition of art is undergoing its renaissance in the 2020s, artists are experimenting with new materials, formats, and messaging to create new concepts that appeal to collectors.&nbsp;Modern galleries feature moving frames and interactive spaces that engage visitors' senses, transforming traditionally conservative art disciplines into alternative universes, moving away from mainstream artists, and seeking out new artists with exceptional talents.Photography titans Fujifilm and Canon and the Parsons School of Design reward these initiatives with awards and grants like the Fujifilm GFX Grant.András Dobi, a professional ballet artist and Fujifilm GFX winner, challenges visions and merges disciplines in Photoreographia. <img src="https://i.ibb.co/TPzJ7PX/PHOTOREOGRAPHIA-HIGH-RES-1.jpg">﻿The concept is based on resolving the contradiction between dance being a movement through time and photography being the imprint of a moment by merging the paradox in both mediums. Two art forms can observe, experience, and implement one another's innovations, and reach a new conclusion about how dance and photography can be fused. Dobi's work encapsulates an ephemeral record, a digital "pas de deux" that challenges the physical representations of web 2.0 art, that can be translated into web 3.0. As we evolve in the art world, we must challenge Walter Benjamin's,"The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction" (1935) on the notion that mechanical reproduction devalues the aura of an objet d'art. András collaborated with contemporary dance artists and experimented with movement and speed to create art pieces that take the eye into a beautiful journey of movement and composition. These pieces are currently being exhibited at the Fujifilm Gallery in Osaka, Japan. For a deeper look into Photoreographia, <a href="https://artoui.com/en/collections/Photoreographia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;">watch Fujifilm’s stunning behind-the-scenes footage.</a>“Viewers can decide their way of experience and understanding of the images, and through them, the choreographic work as well." said Dobi.As a contemporary innovator, András Dobi continuously seeks new and upcoming avant-garde artists in between his projects. András currently also works as Head of Curation for Munich-based gallery <a href="https://artoui.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;">ARTOUI</a>, which in a similar way to Fujifilm, seeks unique, distinctive artworks to be part of its portfolio, prioritizing singularity over reputation, as the art industry shifts towards a more niche approach that pushes all boundaries.A limited collection of Photoreographia pieces are available for purchase <a href="https://artoui.com/en/collections/Photoreographia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;">here</a>.

Photoreographia by András Dobi

Does Traditional Art Match Up to NFTs? Photography's Avant-Garde Comeback 

Between December 22-28, 2022, The inaugural $APE Coin DAO hosted the <a href="https://forum.apecoin.com/c/special-council-elections/30" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">&nbsp;“Special Council” </a>Elections. This marks a historical, cultural moment for the crypto community. The world witnessed&nbsp;the process of how crypto-led DAOs are established.&nbsp; If you’re new to crypto, pay attention because this is happening in real-time and. It will also probably be a case study for corporations to study for years to come.&nbsp;Among the people who were a part of writing the Ape Improvement Process (AIP) proposal was fellow VV community member Halina.eth. Halina.eth worked tirelessly on writing the experience of this voting process.&nbsp;Additionally, how they would deliver this new standard of governance for months to come.&nbsp; Some of the challenges $APE Coin members faced were participation rates. According to Halina.eth, the Ape community faced a few challenges with getting to vote by KYCing their wallets and funneling engagement to voter hosting platform Discourse,. “Some challenges would be participation rates- of 10,000 voting wallets only 7,000 have accounts on Discourse, our platform for proposal (AIP) discussions, and 200 accounts on Discourse are at trust level 2 (certain benchmark of posts/participation), and only a dozen have reached trust level 3!” reflected Halina.eth.&nbsp; <h2>Hold the line!&nbsp;</h2>At some point during the wee hours of December 28, when voting was almost closed, the Ape community realized that a few crypto whales came in and voted for a guy named Degentraland. Which in turn put Degentraland in the top spot for president of the DAO.&nbsp; Welp, in true Crypto Twitter fashion, Ape community members persuaded hundreds of Ape token holders to vote in this very important election. During the weekly Web3 Exposed Twitter Spaces hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/DaoKwonDo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Books</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/_ShaniceBest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Shanice</a> and RichyRich, the hosts ensured everyone knew about the DAO elections. They even gave people running a chance to speak to the community.&nbsp; This is a pivotal journey for token communities who wish to become truly decentralized autonomous organizations like $MAKER DAO and YEARN. FINANCE. Anyone who holds Ape Coin can vote, and roughly 15 million community members did vote, which represents less than <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/apecoin-ape/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">10% of the 331 million total coins currently in circulation.&nbsp;</a> The DAO voting came down to the wire as BYAC members encouraged their fellow constituents to vote. A mini-presidential debate was held live on the Web3 Exposed Twitter Spaces show.&nbsp; Thousands tuned in to the audio entertainment as presidential candidates like <a href="https://forum.apecoin.com/t/veratheape-nomination-1-2022/9555" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Vera </a>the Ape, <a href="https://twitter.com/nftgerry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Gerry, </a>BoredApeG, and Degentraland came on stage. (Side note: They were also allowed earlier in the week to talk about their proposal and why they want to lead the community).&nbsp; Everyone had an opportunity to talk about why they wanted to be president of the DAO in the final hours of voting and what they would do once they took office. You can read each of their proposals in the public and <a href="https://forum.apecoin.com/c/special-council-elections/30" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">open forums.&nbsp;</a> Still, one candidate that ruined his chance to govern the ape community was Degentraland, a self-proclaimed metaverse expert, Horizon Labs strategy person (which is partnered by Yuga Labs), and Bored Ape Yacht club and Ape Coin holder. Skip through to 01:31 to hear the interview, how condescending Degeneraland sounds, and how he explains how $APE coin, “is a shitshow.”&nbsp;&nbsp; <h2>Where Were You, Bro?</h2>Many community members wanted to know. Frankly, they asked Degentraland during the Twitter Spaces, “where were you for the last couple of weeks while we were busting our ass?” &nbsp;He did not show up to write the AIP with Kartan LLC. After the impromptu interview, it was giving corporate greed and mucho fluff. He had no original ideas and mentioned Reddit as a source of inspiration for their own NFT roadmap. BAYC is a platform for the future, not the past. We don't need to copy other platforms, we need to create our own. That's why we're building a platform that will be native to Web 3.0 and beyond, not just a simple copy of what's already being done by others. Halina.eth recalled the nail biting hours of the election. How much the outlook took a drastic turn for the best. “It looked like whales were going to push in a candidate the community didn't like,” said Halina.eth, “but at the last minute votes flipped and the three candidates the community loved were voted in. A huge plus for DAO governance, especially considering many were worried we'd vote in incompetent members or that it'd be an influencer popularity contest.”&nbsp; By the end of the Twitter Spaces and the DAO election, the community managed to get their shit together. Together,&nbsp;they swayed&nbsp;the votes to bring BoredApeG and VeraTheApe to victory, knocking Degentraland out of the running. The <a href="https://snapshot.org/#/apecoin.eth/proposal/0x0fb1d66dc79f164290a485fa2227c6e086dab1a87257db8139a4de4c27892c9c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">full results show t</a>hat a few whales connected their wallets at the last minute or changed their votes to mirror people in the community who are.&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/IDsi6sBXIjvHbrAW-HTWFvT5C5O2HiD-Qc83UBSt-VoQ0J1UfpOhTIb-cXwsYGyjGvDoTqqgNquRLZ2wzwS1rScZjZH1-CgOQr4kjD7usuvKi08bmkG9EZxu4GNBcip0ohg7fLj0tjx1cuLX_8KpT5Ga_4gWTDhb7iZQQxJ1L2vGWeLLyfA_MqoQ_gCNEA" height="590" width="323"> <h2>The Flaws with DAOs</h2>&nbsp;The most significant challenge of the DAO organizational structure is the hold it has&nbsp;on the large volume of tokens and&nbsp;influence on the community. Since all the voting happens on the blockchain, you can see the wallet addresses of those who voted. Which included thousands of Ape Coins in several wallets. This speaks to the flaws in the system when it comes to people who are in the community showing up every day but may not own a bunch of Ape Coins.&nbsp; The beginnings of a DAO may have all sorts of issues. “ another major challenge we've had to face is the rejection of an AIP that would renew our current DAO administrator, Cartan Group. But in response to the rejection the community and active contributors came together and wrote a transition AIP that'll set the groundwork for working groups, called "BORED AIP"- I'll link a graphic I made on it: <img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Eu5q7ZyFhrG3VZ6-yOz8JNEfEfDpyS2EEjTMv5nzSGzBb1DvWnPLfBk7H1lwMkhrzTU3UNkICQ75K6oq27IBtd-4ZfjCS2Au-KqkCAUHbsHpvPXsK2hN7ze-nFBVAH9Q2yLkKBieOOz0C8mpUHqlpNwzPi_l8mBB1kGd74Z9VZbfA3fZDvu0v3B4RgSPWw" height="832" width="624"> Don’t just focus on the price of your NFT token. Sometimes holding crypto assets can be a little like waiting for your favorite Netflix show to come out. The community has some influential holders, but what good is the community if no one impacts it by participating in the DAO?&nbsp; We need to focus on Web3 voting solutions and getting people to engage. Everyone screams decentralization, but when it comes to structurally following the decentralization protocol, there’s not much engagement; as evidenced by VV’s reporting with DAOs over the last year.&nbsp; If I learned anything about campaigning in Web3, it's that you must be in front of people’s screens. Maybe run ads on Twitter next time and target them to NFT holders because a large majority of us own the same tokens. But the odds are already against most of us when individuals own millions of tokens just because they bought and held multiple Apes.&nbsp; Another factor is the wash-trade type of voting activity that deters people from running for a paid Core DAO position. Wash trade voting is when someone buys a bunch of coins, transfers them to their hot wallet to vote on Snapshot, and then sells the tokens back on the market when the election is over.&nbsp; This is complete bullshit and further perpetuates how small votes don’t matter. A DAO means you have to vote for every idea, similar to how democratic governments work. But instead of going into a polling place, Web3 enables you to vote online through a protocol called Snapshot, where votes can be changed before closing, and you can vote as much as the tokens you hold.&nbsp; <img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Y2vwoeih__m4EiOPALqHYgMAKfV4AezSNKI8EIoSzvdUODs4ctuvJvTHSk7hZKi4yWG7AibnRKBWhHFcPLaykLa1n1zJvSA9zVC9LfRWXXKCGR6_qcCCbs5WBVZDELSwwF4N54cz2eIQn8ngFFvNcAlf0RE03zLwrXDGU-Bcp1jLSNaJqqdYssI4YgvTnQ" height="341" width="316"> <h2>Incentivizing Blockchain Voting&nbsp;</h2> The Ape Coin Special Committee members are&nbsp;paid $20K a month. The working groups they form will also be delivered on a chain as an incentive for participating in the DAO structure and evolution. In Web3, I know a lot of business is done through open-source proposal boards from <a href="https://www.discourse.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Discourse.</a> Users can connect to their Web3 . However, no one wants to read over threads in forums. The people who do, are a particular group. I know because I’ve written in several lines.&nbsp; Over the last year, I’ve been thinking about blockchain voting and how DAOs can truly become equitable or, at the very least transparent. The most significant factor that needs to happen with communities that want to promote an open and collaborative environment is if everyone participates, votes, and attends important meetings on time.&nbsp; We think DAOs are great for NFT communities that turn big in practice. Still, in reality, many holders, or cryptocurrency evangelists, are not likely to engage with the communities they started just by purchasing digital assets. What’s different about Web3 is that once you mint something, it can mean a lot of other things that have the potential to shape your perspectives.&nbsp;&nbsp; Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.<h1> </h1>

The week between Christmas and the New Year may be a corporate lull, but in crypto, it’s a massive playground to announce breaking news. All in hopes to shake up the market when the S&P 500 and Dow Jones people are asleep. 


 $APE Coin DAO Voting: Unhinged, Relentless, and Decentralized 

Whether you are pivoting your career in Web3, or working on getting your first job in blockchain, there are a few key indicators everyone should have on their resume.&nbsp;<h2>Types of Web3 Skills&nbsp;</h2>First, it's about both your soft and hard skills. Hard skills are technical and learned that you can learn. Such as by taking a college course or going through a certification training. In order to thrive in Web3 you'll need to be good at reading and parsing through data and analytics.&nbsp;Blockchain is a ledger made up of thousands of lines of code and data. From developing the code as an engineer to strategizing a forward-thinking product to community marketing campaign; it's imperative you are detail-oriented. Especially when it comes to knowing what to do with wallet addresses, as well as NFT volumes and crypto currency trends. If you're looking to get into blockchain engineering, tokenomics or data analytics, make sure you can create pivot tables and SQL queries.&nbsp;Web3 is also made up of soft skills that can't be measured in metrics.. Examples of valuable soft skills in Web3 are leadership, networking, and multitasking. Blockchain ecosystems are all about community. At the early stage, it’s crucial to make thousands of new creators and builders feel welcome. You need to be a people person or appear likable online and in person. If you're looking to join a Web3 company in the marketing or community development,&nbsp;<h2>Types of Web3 Jobs</h2>Emerging technologies are ripe for new types of career paths and job positions. In blockchain, there are so many new terms to keep in mind. For example, when doing your research, you may want to start with examining different blockchain ecosystems.&nbsp;Ethereum’s ecosystem includes various DeFi protocols like uniswap, tokens and wallets that all operate under Ethereum’s standards.&nbsp;Ethereum Virtual Machine or EVM-compatible is another rabbit hole to go down if you’re looking to join a company that is related to Ethereum blockchain but may be developing a product, NFT or protocol technology on a layer 2 or side chain.&nbsp;&nbsp;The type of job you may want may not even exist yet for the team. One job we're looking at adding to our team is a “protocol producer.” Someone who knows how the VV smart contracts work and how to distribute engagements to earn rewards.&nbsp;At another decentralized application brand or company, this title may be a “DeFi Analyst.” Which is a person who keeps track of the company’s health through monitoring various charts and keeping up with partner relationships. In Web3, there are so many tasks that require communications and strategy that may be hard to recruit. Moreover, these types of people are trend reporters and business insights alpha go-getters. Alpha is an important trait anyone who wants to work in Web3 must have. Who and What are your sources of Alpha?<h2>Types of Web3 Resumes&nbsp;</h2>Resumes are one of the most debated topics in Web3. If you talk to someone who worked in Web3 for more than a year, they will probably tell you they got their job from a DM on social media. It happened to me. I got my full time Web3 job from a super secret&nbsp;introduction by someone I met in a Clubhouse room at 2 a.m.&nbsp;I sent the company a DM asking if they knew of anyone hiring or if they knew anything about jobs as I was trying to go full time in Web3. They asked me to write a paragraph about myself and she BCC-ed people who may be interested in hiring me but I didn’t know who. It’s hard to pitch yourself in a couple of lines but this is what a lot of highly successful business executives can do when it comes to sealing the deal.&nbsp;In order to land your dream job, you must first start thinking like a Web3 executive. A traditional resume may emphasize work experience, but in Web3 it’s all about your Github commit score and how many bear markets you’ve been through.&nbsp;Since Web3 is emerging, the community relies on other sources such as referrals and recommendations from current employees or business partners. This is why it is a priority to build relationships with everyone around you. Because even if there aren't currently any openings available, someone may have heard about it from another.&nbsp; Here are some key things to include on your resume:&nbsp;<ul><li>Github&nbsp;</li><li>Open Source Projects&nbsp;</li><li>Hackathon Participation&nbsp;</li><li>Conference Attendance&nbsp;</li><li>ENS Address&nbsp;</li><li>NFT portfolio&nbsp;</li><li>Personal website and project links&nbsp;</li><li>Twitter&nbsp;</li><li>Blog or links to articles you’ve written about Crypto&nbsp;</li></ul>Here are some Web3 jobs:&nbsp;<ul><li>Applications Engineer&nbsp;</li><li>Developer Advocate&nbsp;</li><li>Community Manager or Head of Community&nbsp;</li><li>DeFi Researcher&nbsp;</li><li>Lead Blockchain Architect&nbsp;</li><li>Blockchain Engineer&nbsp;</li><li>NFT Manager&nbsp;</li><li>NFT Consultant&nbsp;</li></ul>Here are some places to look for Web3 jobs other than Linkedin<ul><li>Twitter ( reach out to heads of departments)&nbsp;</li><li>Web3- focused VC funds&nbsp;-- look on their website to view a list of companies they fund, chances are they are hiring!&nbsp;</li><li>Boys Club Discord&nbsp;</li><li>Surge Women Discord&nbsp;</li><li>StarkWare Discord&nbsp;</li><li>Telegram Chats&nbsp;</li><li>Miami Refresh&nbsp;</li><li>Eth Global Discord&nbsp;</li><li>Download Telegram (similar to WhatsApp) to tap into specific job opportunity channels, <a href="https://t.me/web3gigs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">like this one</a>, which is maintained by a VV holder.&nbsp;</li></ul>Overall, if you’re joining an emerging industry, it’s imperative that you educate yourself on the various technologies, potential use cases, and risks associated with joining a fast-growing company. We recommend referring to the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e5FdX0nvSAZe1S9Vhl6BdVpb5gnvSu7QkWltKUP3JPY/edit#gid=2042561928" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Know Your Worth </a>spreadsheet by Women in Blockchain to learn more about current Web salaries.&nbsp; <h1> </h1>

The world may have coined the term Web3 in 2014, but 2022, was the year everyone discovered Web3.  More importantly, they tried to learn how to be a part of the next great thing in technology. 


Score a Career In Web3 With These Tips

You just purchased a <a href="https://www.ledger.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Ledger,</a> the world's most secure cryptocurrency hardware wallet. You did your research and the reviews are spectacular. You are so excited that you have been looking forward to this day for weeks.The UPS man has just dropped off your package and you've meticulously checked all the seals on your new hardware wallet. Now, it's time to install the app so you can access your new crypto holdings. But as you open up Ledger's desktop app and navigate through the initialization process, you get an error message that reads: "can't connect to server".&nbsp;Phew! Don't panic my friend! You are certainly not alone as this is by far one of the most common issues we see with&nbsp;our crypto frens.&nbsp;Here are a few tips to consider when you’re transferring your digital assets to a hardware wallet.&nbsp;<h2>Tips for Purchasing&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>Always buy from a Ledger- verified retailer&nbsp;or from the&nbsp;official website.&nbsp;Double check the website spelling. On the site, make sure they have a verified credit card processing badge and legal page. You can also go to the device's verified Twitter page and click on the info link.&nbsp;</li><li>Look out for unofficial merchants that may have preloaded malware as this can make it easy to hack into your computer to steal your assets.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h2>Tips For Getting Your Ledger Delivered&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>Make sure your Ledger comes sealed in plastic and the seal stickers are all intact.&nbsp;These indicators confirm no one has ever opened the Ledger packaging.</li></ul> <h2>Seed Phrase 101</h2><ul><li>Never make a digital copy of your seed phrase or recovery phrase&nbsp;or private key.&nbsp;A seed phrase is a mnemonic code -- usually a 24 -word phrase that unlocks your entire digital asset wallet. This is different from a digital signature that may require less words and similar in style to an email password.&nbsp;</li><li>No pictures, snaps, emails, cloud docs, texts, etc. should ever contain a seed phrase.</li><li>Don't let a lost phone, compromised iCloud password, or someone hacking your phone or PC&nbsp;offer the ability to steal your crypto.</li></ul> <h3>SafeTips For Storing Your Seed Phrase</h3><ul><li>Write it down on a piece of paper and store it in a secure location (water, dust, humidity, fireproof area).</li><li>Don't use a shitty pen because the words may become faded.</li><li>Alternatively, some people may get their phrase engraved in metal or use some sort of lettering device that allows you to pick each letter and write the phrase in a crafty way.</li><li>It's also a good idea to stagger your written seed phrase or commit to memory (full or partially).&nbsp;</li><li>For example: memorize the last two words of your seed phrase and never write it down. Or split the seed phrase up across two pieces of paper and store separately</li></ul> Although these tips are addressed to Ledger products, they can be applied to any hardware wallet.&nbsp;What are your hardware wallet, self-custody tips? Tweet us or come say gm on Discord.&nbsp; **Disclaimer: Readers should take nothing on the Verse as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

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Tis the season to be magnetic and go full on diamond hands for the fav people in your life.We are grateful for your engagement in VV and look forward to sharing more knowledge with you in 2023.Stay tuned for our debut digital fashion unlocked podcast and NFT collection.&nbsp;Plus! We partnered with<a href="https://twitter.com/Impssbl1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);">&nbsp;</a>Impssbl to bring VV token holders&nbsp;<a href="http://untld.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);">exclusive ai writing room tools!</a>&nbsp;Since it's the season of giving, here's a gift from us to you- the passcode:&nbsp;Galileo<h2>You deserve it!</h2>Don't forget to catch us in the A<a href="https://www.alchemy.com/dapps/violet-verse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);">lchemy&nbsp;</a>dApp store too!With a new year on the horizon, we can't wait to see your view on the future of all things tech, art, and lifestyle! While there's only a few day's left in 2022 - it's never too late to give, share, and appreciate all the goodness in the world.<h2>Connect to the Verse to get this in your inbox</h2>So from us to you, we are so thankful to have a beautiful view like you in our eyesight!Meanwhile, join the conversation and read what your fellow tech astronauts are saying below!Do you have something to shout into the verse? Submit your perspective to gm@violetverse.com<h2 class="ql-align-center">WORD IN THE VERSE</h2><h4><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/6ab074db3b9331a5b0e14056f/images/c96078e9-581f-ecd1-afdb-789662b74efc.png" width="164"></h4>AIMY🎀The lack of women in web3 roles means less referrals for women looking for roles (this is a problem in the web2 space too). Women leaders tend to make sure they can bring up other women and those who have faced barriers to entries, or hit walls amongst glass ceilings along with them. <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/6ab074db3b9331a5b0e14056f/images/f086c985-40ec-5df3-74a8-a19e5d8212f5.png" width="164">Abraham5 Needless to say, shopping in Web3 and the metaverse is destined to change. It's only a matter of time that this new technology is integrated into the life of the everyday consumer.But why the fashion industry hasn't changed is what frustrates me. Society may be developing a new infrastructure and ecommerce in the Metaverse. I just believe it should have happened already. These are issues that should have been fixed already in D2C shopping.<img src="https://mcusercontent.com/6ab074db3b9331a5b0e14056f/images/3deeef92-570b-12ab-56aa-4f7b9ec1ed94.png" width="164">I'm just hoping crypto can withstand a global financial crisis. The decentralized, censorship-resistant tech lying at the heart of Bitcoin deserves to flourish, but in the wake of the FTX unraveling, overzealous regulators can do a lot of damage to anything they view as a potential threat to their power. Our current financial system was never sustainable and is currently at its most fragile. If there is a planned demolition taking place, those who seek to retain their control will not take kindly to alternative systems like the one Bitcoin provides.

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The Crypto contagion erupted when FTX revealed that they were actively using customers' funds to trade through Alameda Research, an FTX holding company. FTX was a popular centralized exchange backed by major celebrities like Tom Brady and billions in venture capitalist dollars.The truth unfurled on Twitter through a series of tweets between the FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison, and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Throughout a two-week-long period of nail-biting revelations, retail customers, investors, and the entire Web3 community witnessed how one of the most popular exchanges used the inherent opaqueness of centralized entities and redirected customer-deposited funds through "backdoors" to Alameda in a series of illegal operations, and then lost it all betting the house.The Crypto contagion started really boiling when Alameda Research revealed that it leveraged a significant stake in FTX’s own $FTT token and other illiquid assets as pledged collateral for billions of dollars in bad loans as the tokens collapsed in value.In the end, the exchange mismanaged over $10 billion of customers' funds. This caused many customers and companies holding their digital assets on FTX to go bankrupt or report significant losses, such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/blockfi-bankruptcy-tax-implications-2022-12?op=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlockFi</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/11/11/wintermute-ceased-trading-and-moved-funds-from-crypto-exchange-ftx-us-before-warning/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wintermute,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TheBlock__/status/1590349978873913350" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Multicoin Capital</a>, and more.For a complete timeline, crypto wallet transaction receipts, and tweets, explore Coinfeed's&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14Rh8Q_NdongVHdfrriAXMB8aLNGWcy9AKnXRFBDAndo/edit#gid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open excel sheet of events</a>; things are still unfurling as we learn more about what happened in the months preceding FTX’s shocking collapse as FTX’s bankruptcy and SBF’s criminal trial unfold.<h2> </h2><h2>DeFi to the Rescue</h2>Of course, the whole crypto community is shaken to the core, especially amid a bear market.&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2021-global-crypto-adoption-index/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Although global Crypto adoption</a>&nbsp;had tremendous growth in the last two years (especially in emerging markets), the FTX scandal has caused many users to move their crypto assets away from centralized exchanges into safer blockchains until the contagion is resolved. They now see self-custody as a more trustworthy solution for protecting their wealth on-chain, as it seems an endless stream of impact from the fall of FTX is still playing out, and no one knows what shoe will drop next.****On a positive note, Uniswap&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Uniswap/status/1592282461211627520?s=20&amp;t=IlL26BhqoVS0Y_LjlmYERA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tweeted</a>&nbsp;they experienced an all-time high with over 55,000 daily new transactions on their DeFi protocol in November. The self-custody initiative may have re-awakened during the FTX blunder, but this sentiment has been a driving force in Crypto's philosophy the whole time. According to an article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/11/15/defi-protocols-are-winning-users-as-centralized-crypto-exchanges-suffer-ether-outflows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Coindesk,</a>&nbsp;more Crypto users are turning to DeFi protocols. The evidence? During this period, there has been an influx of on-chain interactions – like new accounts and the total volume of digital assets on platforms like AAVE, Curve.fi, and Yearn.Finance has increased tremendously as the crypto community embraces DEXes and other DeFi protocols.It's no secret that the Crypto space is rife with hacks and scams. Yet DeFi might be the key to the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. DeFi is an ecosystem of software code that allows you to buy, borrow, lend, or trade your crypto assets without going through a centralized third party like FTX, BlockFi, or Celsius. As we’ve seen, these entities tend towards collapse, due to their inherent opacity of their balance sheets, and the lack of clarity on how to regulate them effectively (or if it’s even possible to regulate them safely at all). With DeFi, the balance sheets are visible as immutable smart contract code.The risks involved with DeFi are similar to those involved with regular crypto trading: there's always a chance that something could go wrong and cause your coins to disappear forever (or be stolen). But while those risks have been pretty high lately—with over $3.5 billion lost from hacks this year—they're still lower than those associated with traditional finance, as evidenced by FTX’s singular loss of over $10 billion in assets. <h2>The Future of DeFi</h2>If you're a blockchain developer, it's your responsibility to build solutions that help people. And as we've seen over the past few months, developers have a lot of power to do just that. If you want to help empower new crypto adopters and give them the tools they need to be their bank, then building solutions on top of DeFi is one way to make that happen.When you peel away the hype and start looking at what makes DeFi an innovative alternative to the traditional banking system — you'll find four key opportunities to focus on when it comes to building mass adoption.<h3>1. Privacy</h3>There's no such thing as "perfect privacy." Privacy tools like Tornado Cash are threatened by the same lawmakers and regulators who failed to protect you from FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, etc.Privacy tools bridge the gap between the transparency of the rules, their implementation, and your ability to "hide in a crowd.", thus allowing you to gain the freedom to interact with others the way you want.European-based developer Emiliano Bonnassi recently built&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/emilianobonassi/status/1596169497496403970" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loadbalanceeeer,</a>&nbsp;a privacy feature built using Python that will anonymize your node RPC traffic through TOR. Not only that, he created this new way to interact on-chain with 32 lines of Python! This is one great example of how we can improve DeFi privacy at the networking layer.<h3>2. Usability</h3>The cost and fees associated with interacting in DeFi could be a massive barrier for developers and retail traders. However, various tools can decrease the associated costs. With Ape’s new&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ApeFramework/status/1595486062893318174" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gas reporting feature</a>, developers can analyze their interactions with each line of code in their projects. There are plenty of other ways to reduce the costs and complexity of working with on-chain transactions, we’d love to hear what you are building to improve usability.<h3>3. Security</h3>Many hacks in DeFi come down to lax security when developing smart contracts. One way we are trying to make Ape better is working on more advanced smart contract verification tools like cross-chain testing.Currently, developers have to substantially mock out a live multi-blockchain network, which means the testing doesn’t match the production system very well. ApeWorX is working on unlocking multi-chain application testing workflows with Ape to mirror the real environment as much as possible, as it is crucial for tightening security and decreasing hacks!<h3>4. Education</h3>If we go full-on diamond hands with self-custody, this will require understanding more about finance, blockchain, and how these two are interconnected. ApeWorX is doing their part by teaching developers how to store their private keys and assets on-chain safely using Ape Academy tutorials. Explore our videos on Ape Academy&nbsp;<a href="https://academy.apeworx.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.&nbsp;</a>****In the realm of Web3, it's important to remember that "trust" is not always a bad thing. Everyone wins if they join together to build DeFi and loses if they don't. The more secure we build these systems, the more money will move over to them as trust in the idea of DeFi as a solution to the failings of traditional finance blooms. The best pathway to get there is educating more normies about how DeFi works so they can see how they can benefit from this technology without having to trust anyone or anything but themselves! <a href="https://mirror.xyz/apeworx.eth/VV5fMpYZEJvH-3J8GTOJ7voecRw3zwRCPaw6KH3iC6A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This essay originally appeared here.</a> **Disclaimer: Readers should take nothing on the Verse as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

With the implosion of FTX and the general panic within the crypto bear market, more people are turning towards self-custody as the only defense against the systemic failure of Crypto’s centralized intermediaries.


The FTX Contagion and How DeFi Could Be the Cure

Art Basel 2022 was host and exhibitionist to some of the most innovative and coolest projects the world has seen. New and returning communities across the globe met in Miami for the prominent culture fair from December 1 to 5.&nbsp;While some came for work, many felt like Art Basel Miami was a vacation. One filled with non-stop partying, art talk, and non-fungible token excitement. The event was more special than usual. On account that three out of four worlds collided: tech, crypto, art, and sports. It was the intersection of (almost) everything cool.&nbsp;There was something for everyone to explore. Visitors didn’t even need to buy a ticket to the traditional Miami art fair to feel included. To capitalize on a little exclusivity, however, crypto Web3 people hosted their own off site events in Wynwood and South Beach. And you know what else was present? The infamous Miami traffic (cue eye roll!).Of course the Violet Verse was present at the event. Anybody who is anybody was there…duh. In case you weren’t though, here’s a recap of what we thought were the coolest parts of Art Basel Miami 2022.&nbsp;<h2>The Future is Black</h2>On Tuesday Nov 29, Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund hosted an event bringing together artists, creators, curators, founders and builders. Together, these crucial cultural contributors celebrated the future of Black art.&nbsp;Forward: The Future of Black Art featured an exhibit curated by leaders in the space such as Black@, Fairchain, Dope Black Art and Love Watts. Megan Holston-Alexander, Partner at a16z where she leads CLF, welcomed guests and introduced a new initiative - the Black Digital Art Collective. This project is spearheaded by a16z CLF that includes the group of curators as founding members.&nbsp; <img src="https://i.ibb.co/Y7W2yZM/Art-Basel-a16z.png">PC: Crooks Lane Media @Crookslanemedia&nbsp; The collective sets out&nbsp;to increase Black artists’ and creators’ presence and influence in Web3. In addition to educating Black communities in Web3 and supporting current and future Black creators. The project does this&nbsp;by actively purchasing and highlighting them and their work.&nbsp;The pieces on display at the event represent the first in this collection. While it may be just the premiere collection, we already know that the future of Web3 art is black; and we can’t wait to see it.&nbsp;<h2><a href="https://polygon.technology/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Polygon knows how to party.</a></h2>W Hotels and Mambo Creatives celebrated newly commissioned works by Pilar Zeta and Miranda Marakoff at the “Hands on Sand” dance party at W South Beach.&nbsp;The collection themes were transition and transformation (Pilar Zeta) and Freedom and Fluidity (Miranda Makaroff). W Hotels stated that Zeta and Makaroff are perfect partners/kindred spirits to debut their work as partners, “as they share values core to the iconic hotel brand: inclusivity, curiosity, and originality.”“Hands on Sand” is an iconic party series hosted by music producer and DJ Pascal Moscheni. What was cool about the event (besides the SICK art) was the unorthodox entertainment.&nbsp;Rather than perform from a booth, the DJs sat on the ground, blended with the crowd and became one of the ‘normies.’. The night included sets by Moscheni, Chloe Caillet, and Hank Korsan. Gottmik (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) brought the house down with a surprise performance to close the night.<h2>Deciphering the Value of Art Basel</h2>We were excited to see some really elite pieces of art as well from Tezos Blockchain NFT ecosystem. What first comes to mind is the content Tezos art offered within the exhibit.&nbsp;Performance in Code: Deciphering Value in Generative Art was an interactive exhibition. Attendees became an active participant and were invited to observe creation, probability, and conversation intersect.&nbsp;Those at home could even participate as well. Tezos Art was dependable for exclusive content, educational videos, and live updates from the exhibition space. Including tutorials about the minting process, plus an in-depth gallery walkthrough so viewers can learn more about the artists. Some generative artists from around the world displayed at the exhibit were Tyler Boswell, DistCollective, and Ivona Tau.&nbsp; <a href="2022 Miami Art Basel Insider Guide (Updated IRL)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: 2022 Miami Art Basel Insider Guide (Updated IRL)</a> Tezos stated, “Part of what makes generative art so unique as a practice is the way in which the collections evolve over time; each collector impacts the work as a whole.”&nbsp;We love an evolution.<h2>Inaugural Cryptie Awards</h2>Leading figures in the crypto space gathered together to celebrate their success at the first Cryptie Awards at Art Basel Miami. Among the degens who were awarded was Simone Berry and Akbar Hamid, Co Founders of People of Crypto Labs, who were recognized for their inclusive, LGBTQIA-inspired NFT collection.&nbsp;Decrypt Studios highlighted successes in the blockchain world at the Crypties Awards Gala hosted by Josh Ostrovsky, aka @TheFatJewish. Additionally, nearly 4,000 people voted for the awards in the token-gated process.The only thing that would have made the event better was coverage of a red carpet on Fashion Police!<h2>Look into the scope.</h2>SCOPE returned to Art Basel Miami 2022 for the 21st anniversary of the iconic tent on the sands of Miami Beach. This year, the modern art fair fully embraced NFTs with Gary Vee and Vayner Media setting up a “Vee Friends” stage.&nbsp;Attendees saw 130 exhibitors display critically-acclaimed work on a focused schedule by featured sponsors and partners. Such programs included morning wellness, panel discussions, performances, and exclusive evening events.The highlight of the Vee Friends stage and tent was Web3 Equity's<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVcwjghCfk&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;themeRefresh=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> "The Diamond Mine''</a> educational panel.&nbsp;We were honored to present The Violet Verse to the crowd. A explained how our blockchain blogging software would give creators royalties while preserving their stories on chain.<iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vmVcwjghCfk?showinfo=0"></iframe>﻿We were also excited to have Magdalena Kala YesJulz! Agency, Tanya Sam, President of VaynerMedia, Avery Akkineni, and Christine Brown as speakers for this event. Grilling our founder on why it’s the next best dApp coming to the Polygon ecosystem was also a highlight.By the end of the presentation, we onboarded a few more wallets. Most of all, we definitely were excited to hear the cheers of our Miami community coming from the crowd. A special thank you to Web3 Equity founder, Michelle Abbs, for teaching the audience four key ways to analyze a Web3 project. Additionally, giving us a platform to share the Verse to newbies and crypto natives alike.&nbsp;<h2>The takeaway? Art Basel was cool.&nbsp;</h2>One of our favorite things in the Verse is to see the evolution of cultural pillars we already lean on. As our technology develops through the blockchain, Web3, and metaverse ecosystem, it’s fairs like Art Basel that really highlight what’s on the forefront.&nbsp;Supporting these events is important for the advancement of all things cool. More specifically, the advancement of what society values most: tech, crypto, art, and lifestyle.&nbsp; **Disclaimer: Readers should take nothing on the Verse as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

The Violet Verse had a perfect view of all things cool at Art Basel Miami 2022.

Art Basel: The Intersection of (Almost) Everything Cool

The holidays are a time for self-care. What better way to take care of yourself than with a little something from <a href="http://www.violetverse.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Violet Verse</a>?This year we are in the deep of a bear market. Though it doesn't mean we must neglect our self-care. It's the holidays, but instead of red and green, make it violet!We have highlighted products and brands in our Verse that genuinely inspire us to be the best diamond-handed degens of all the metaverse. If you are shopping for your favorite Web3 enthusiasts, you've come to the right place.The Verse is dedicated to sharing interesting cultural moments about the blockchain community. All the while educating newbies on what it means to be permissionless. From your favorite things like skincare and silk pajamas. To candles, fashion NFTs, and gadgets encouraging you to self-custody, our editors have hand-picked these items for the perfect Violet Christmas.It's time to get festive!&nbsp;We designed our 12 Days of Violet Christmas Gifts for degens to show their favorite person in blockchain that you care. The holidays can be stressful, but we're here to help you with a smile. Don't procrastinate! Let's get shopping!&nbsp;<h3>1. A Watch - What time is it? DeFi Never Sleeps</h3>After 13 years, it's finally time to celebrate the launch of one of the most highly anticipated films of the year! Avatar 2, A Disney film, hits theaters on December 16th, and CITIZEN unveiled their first collection inspired by the film. Visit <a href="www.citizenwatch.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">citizenwatch.com</a> for more watch styles. <h3>&nbsp;2. How to Relax</h3>We may be down severely in the bear market, but that doesn't mean the bags under your eyes have to suffer. We're obsessed with<a href="https://mytopicals.com/collections/best-sellers/products/faded-starter-kit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Topicals.&nbsp;</a><h3>3. <a href="https://store.violetverse.io/products/cozy-silk-pajamas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What to Wear VV Silk Pajamas</a></h3>The VV Feather Ice Silk Long Sleeve short set perfectly combines elegance and comfort. These pieces have a warm and soft nature. Which makes them ideal for lounging around the house or hotel after a hackathon or crypto conference. The long-sleeved top features two utility pockets. The bottoms are an elastic waistband that adds a classic element to this romantic set.&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;4. <a href="https://store.violetverse.io/products/cozy-white-cotton-jumper?pr_prod_strat=copurchase_transfer_learning&amp;pr_rec_id=53b5b376b&amp;pr_rec_pid=7007597101119&amp;pr_ref_pid=7031871897663&amp;pr_seq=uniform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VV Sweatshirt The Cozy Sweater </a></h3>Thisis the perfect blend of class and comfort. Anyone can wear this cozy cotton sweatshirt. We custom embroidered our signature logo, and you will look good in it as you're working remotely or traveling.<h3>5. <a href="https://university.alchemy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alchemy University Pass (Get your dApp up and running)</a></h3>This is a free course to help your inner developer break loose on the blockchain! Alchemy is one of the best node providers that allows builders to deploy their smart contracts cross-chain! If you're looking to get into the code, you will want to enroll in this course ASAP! Apply here or keep an eye out in our social universe to see how to claim a free pass!&nbsp;<h3>6. What to Smell Candles</h3>The<a href="https://store.violetverse.io/products/crypto-besties-or-vv-custom-label-10oz-soy-candle?pr_prod_strat=use_description&amp;pr_rec_id=0773c1e05&amp;pr_rec_pid=7065311150143&amp;pr_ref_pid=7007597101119&amp;pr_seq=uniform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> VV Crypto Bestie candle is</a> such a based gift that we had to make sure it made this list!! This candle is for all genders and smells dangerously similar to Dolce &amp; Gabbana's "light blue" meets Palm Beach ocean drive. With the ideal synergy of beauty and luxury, VV is an invigorating experience for besties looking to get pretty with their coins in a luxurious way.&nbsp;<h3>7. How to Free Your Mind -&nbsp;<a href="https://tobemagnetic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">To be Magnetic Journal </a></h3>If your subconscious mind is still in need of expanding, this is the journal for you. Use it to manifest the crypto portfolio and traveling goals of your dreams. To Be Magnetic is not only a protocol for expansion; it's always a great way to heal the inner trauma that you may have experienced this year with all the highs and lows. It's a great stocking stuffer, and you can pair this with a subscription to The Pathway!&nbsp;<h3>8. <a href="https://shop.ledger.com/pages/ledger-nano-s-plus/?r=0ba5d7199327&amp;tracker=search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Stay Safe -- Nano Ledger Cold Wallet</a></h3>The FTX contagion has forced everyone in crypto to embrace a self-custody ethos.&nbsp;<h3>9 What to Drink During Your Meetings:<a href="https://drink818.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 818 Tequila by Kendall Jenner</a>.</h3>Whether for entertaining or a unique gift, this high-proof and delicious tequila will keep the hectic gift-giving simple yet meaningful and on-trend.&nbsp;<h3>10. What to Mint</h3>Fashion NFTs are all the rage for any fashion chick's wallet. This gift is for the person who knows how to invest with style. We love the perks of DressX and the People of Crypto Labs collaborations! If you have .05 ETH to spend or 30 ETH to splurge, check out their fashion NFT drops!&nbsp;Here's what's on our radar! <ul><li>The Fabricant's Wholeland https://thefabricant.komi.io/</li><li>Power of Women Pass </li><li>Backstage Pass NFT by https://playfashionleague.io/</li><li>Tials.World </li></ul><h3>11. How To Get Right for the Conference</h3>FarFetch will roll out our NFT checkout in 2023. So, a VIP Account is definitely worth the $10,000 a year purchase requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>12. For the Sporty Lover in Your Life: A Membership to Tech Runs DAO</h3>Lastly, founded by Derrick (DT) Thomas, this membership is a splurge. Though it will help them build major connections in the Web3 space. The DAO has launched chapters in Miami, LA, The Bay, and now in NYC, you can hoop anyone and pitch your startup on the court. <a href="https://techruns.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://techruns.xyz/</a>&nbsp;Are there any other Violet Christmas gifts that should be on the list? Honorable mentions perhaps? Let us know by tweeting us @violetverse.io on Twitter. <h2>📣You can enter our giveaway by:</h2>-Like &amp; Retweet this post using <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VVholiday?src=hashtag_click" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(29, 155, 240); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">#VVholiday</a>-Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVioletVerse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(29, 155, 240); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">@TheVioletVerse</a>-Tag 3 friends in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Web3?src=hashtag_click" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(29, 155, 240); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">#Web3</a> -Join our Twitter Spaces on 12/20 at 9:30PM EST

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The past 20 years has given way to an astronomical rise in online fashion consumerism which has completely revolutionized the fashion industry. Just as well as how we buy the clothes we wear everyday. Looking forward, the next 20 years with the integration of Web3 and the metaverse in conjunction with virtual and augmented reality technology; we could see an even greater cataclysmic change in how parcels are shopped for and distributed directly to the consumer.&nbsp;&nbsp;So you, the consumer, need a new fall coat, but shopping, frankly, can be a bad time. There’s dealing with the traffic to the mall, or the aimless wandering around a parking structure looking for that yellow Hummer you swore you parked near?&nbsp;&nbsp;Or my least favorite, feeling judged by snooty high end designer retail staff. Especially one giving you the third degree because you want to try something on in the fitting rooms.Relax Chlarissa, I’m not trying to steal ‘the fall collection’ Mirabelle topcoat in Italian wool-cashmere. I just want to see if it makes me look boxy or FOXY! It’s a simple question.&nbsp;<h2>Shopping in Web3 has some issues.</h2>Thanks to technological innovations, you can simply order that Mirabelle topcoat in Italian wool-cashmere. It will be at your door in a couple of days. Nixing all of the comings and goings, wheelings and dealings involved with traditional brick and mortar shopping Amazing, right? What an age to be alive, how could life get any better, right? WRONG!&nbsp;The Mirabelle topcoat in Italian wool-cashmere that looked so effortlessly drapey and casual on the model in the catalog photos does not in fact make you look FOXY. It makes you look very BOXY! It’s not the dressed up casual style you were hoping for. Instead you look like you’re on your way to a wake, or an orthodox bar/bat mitzvah.&nbsp;Returning this jacket you already paid so much money for, and waiting a week to receive in the mail, is time consuming and wasteful. How could this be avoided?&nbsp; <h3 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/milan-fashion-week-9m0Kqa0o5w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: 🔒Milan Fashion Week🔒</a></h3> <h2>Luckily, there are possible solutions.</h2>Besides going back to a brick and mortar location, moving forward we will have more eloquent solutions. VR tech will allow us to insert a 3D scan of ourselves to the exact measurement while shopping in Web3. According to<a href="https://www.cbinsights.com/research/fashion-tech-future-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.cbinsights.com/research/fashion-tech-future-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CB Insights</a>, companies like <a href="https://3dlook.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">3DLook</a> have already created software that utilizes deep learning-based 3D body scanning technology. This tech has the ability to register 100 data points of a person’s physique. In other terms, we will virtually be able to try on clothing that has also been digitally rendered to the exact specification of the designer. Just like dressing up a ‘sim’ on your old PS2, you will now be able to dress up a 3D image of yourself.&nbsp;Without leaving our homes we can see how certain clothes fit on our bodies. Whether the clothes hang off our shoulders (post-grunge revival chic is SOOO IN, I think) or if they are slim through the waist? How certain materials reflect in the light or even possibly if they make a sound when they move. We could also see how certain colors and pigments on clothes compliment our features. Or how they distract or clash with a given complexion or hair color.Buying clothes online without trying them on is like buying food from the grocery store that you’ve never tasted. Barely anyone’s body is similar or alike, so how can we blindly trust an antiquated 5-size range unit of sizing?<h2>Here’s what needs to change.</h2>Small, medium, large or extra large are words with very little solid sanctified meaning. They are incredibly variable from make to make and designer to designer. With the advent of Web3 and VR tech direct-to-consumer fashion could be more efficient and effective to consumer happiness. Additionally, cut down on wasted resources and logistical manpower it takes to ship a sweater to someone who doesn’t know that they should’ve sized up in regards to the new spring collection’s french inspired knitwear.&nbsp;Not only will Web3 VR cut down on logistical waste and upset customers, but it would increase consumer confidence exorbitantly. Imagine having the ability to literally see what you’re getting,&nbsp;in a digital space, on your own body before you buy it?&nbsp;The more apprehensive consumer would be willing to leave the brick and mortar way of buying clothes and more readily enter the marketplace of e-commerce. Potentially increasing the consumer base to older consumer bases untouched by current E-commerce platforms.<a href="https://www.virtusize.com/virtusize" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Virtusize</a>, a Japanese based company that boasts Balenciaga and Lands end among its clients, claims neutralizing the apprehension around size and fit, it can raise “average order values by 20%”, and “lower return rates by 30%”. Virtusize plans to accomplish this by allowing shoppers to measure the clothes in their closet and inputting that information into a specialized profile, or by correlating past purchases and specific brands’ sizing standards,<a href="https://www.cbinsights.com/research/fashion-tech-future-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.cbinsights.com/research/fashion-tech-future-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">reports CB Insights</a>.These technological innovations from companies like True Fit, Virtusize as well as startups: 3DLook, Perfitly, <a href="https://www.drapr.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Drapr</a>, and Zeekit, could revolutionize the fashion industry in ways only previously dreamed of in regards to market growth and&nbsp;maximum profit in the market.&nbsp;Needless to say, shopping in Web3 and the metaverse is destined to change. It's only a matter of time that this new technology is integrated into the life of the everyday consumer. **Disclaimer: Readers should take nothing on the Verse as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

With new technology on the rise, shopping in Web3 is about to get a whole lot easier.

Sizing Up Shopping in Web3 and the Metaverse

<h1>Where is the account I created on my mobile?</h1>I've been out and about lately, exploring the Web3 events in Miami during Tech Week and Art Basel. It's been a dizzying few days and I've been learning more and more about Web3 and all of its utilities. One thing I've started doing is creating different accounts on my Metamask wallet in order to keep transactions and networks separate.<h2>Quick Tip: If you make an account on your mobile, it won't show up in your extension until you click Add Account. Each wallet will show up in the order in which you made them.</h2>I created an account on my mobile for my new Unstoppable Domain (I got katwoman.x! It pays to be an early adopter) and minted my domain on the Polygon network. The mobile profile editor for Unstoppable Domains is still in development, so I went onto my browser to edit my profile and my KatWoman account I created wasn't in my Metamask extension.Huh? Don't they sync? In fact, they do not.I hunted around the documentation and knowledge-base posts and all I could find were instructions to reset your wallet, which is different than resetting your account and WARNING, WARNING, WARNING! Finally, I found an article that said you have to manually add accounts to the extension if they're created elsewhere.So here's how it goes -<ul><li>When you create a wallet with a secret key, it starts with the default account (Account1) at slot 0.</li><li>When you create a new account in either your browser extension or your mobile app, it creates a new address at the next open slot (1, 2, 3, 4). The new account is created using the keccak256 hash based off of your private key associated with your wallet, so it will always be the same for the new slot, whether you create it on your phone or in the extension.</li></ul><h2>Use cases for creating new accounts</h2>So let's say you're out and about and you create two new accounts on your phone, say one for POAPS and then one for a new DAO you want to join. When you get back home and you want to access the DAO account from your browser extension, you'll need click 'Add Account' twice. They'll show up as Account2 and Account3, even if you renamed them on your phone. You'll just have to rename them again in your extension. The important thing to note is that the account in slot 1 (which is Account2 - remember computers start counting at 0) in your extension and the account in slot 1 (again, which is slot 2 in human terms) on your phone have the same address, so it's the same account. Voila!So before you start worrying about restoring, resetting or re-anything-ing your Metamask extension or mobile app, try adding an account first. I promise you won't be creating more accounts, just adding them to the extension and/or app, so you can use them and move on with your day! **Disclaimer: Readers should take nothing on the Verse as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

Managing Metamask accounts between mobile and browser extensions

How To Maintain New Accounts In Your MetaMask Wallet 

Within the last year, NFTs have taken the world by storm as a way to make money. NFT collections such as<a href="https://boredapeyachtclub.com/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Bored Ape Yacht Club</a> and<a href="https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Cryptopunks</a> have become icons for digital identity. And holders of these NFTs have crafted digital brands around their individual punks and apes. Many other NFT collections have followed suit. It is not unusual today to see an NFT profile picture on Twitter or other social media sites.As NFT collections and platforms have exploded in popularity, developers and creatives have brainstormed new and innovative uses for NFTs in the realms of<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/08/04/guide-to-using-nfts-in-real-estate/?sh=7e80c8ae5e8a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> real estate</a>,<a href="https://amplifyyou.amplify.link/2022/08/nft-ticketing-platforms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> live events</a>, and even<a href="https://insights.omnia-health.com/technology/nfts-healthcare-will-data-become-new-currency" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> healthcare</a>.&nbsp;However, the biggest adopters of NFTs have become artists. These innovators see it as a new way to be in control of their work. With the potential to earn more money than they possibly ever could have in more traditional systems, artists have revolutionized the NFT space.&nbsp;<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GBqpHOucm9hOhLfZibZciCTtCFjRmhfDI31Wr8-bZVga3stlG4QL3xmw7t2Fsdng6v1PqyO3wqou2VmXWD17Rsc0-rYRBIUc2V0EyoaiiWlnmlPDQBBSZdUNMFy-dqgBRs2H1ouSdJ9muUDp3U471jDCaY2E5t0kz289tBCSdWMridmowf9TTWVZ6WoYuQ">(<a href="https://twitter.com/CallMeLatasha/status/1488720345041301505?s=20&amp;t=lq0ho91fG7pg3lD8lwIOYA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">x</a>)<h2>What is an NFT anyway?</h2>NFTs are Non-fungible Tokens that live on blockchains.<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/YsNT8toJNURV5U-ztjwCiXPTI2YlpF161yGnwhuh-lzVhdMIZMRpnI4JnYmfi9tjNLjrDZr5ll-YSqSPrWDt0e8OaMFPw1v9jAlMEjnKO3bBYQIgAtovpPuWrJdjkbmZaHvQ6JLzmL9DxDMIl9LxQWmiUBp83I34_iCYXaK7tvpssIEHo5eMdbNw7IMfFg"><h2>What does this mean?</h2>Fungible tokens are tokens such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. It doesn’t matter exactly which Bitcoin or Ethereum token you own as they are all exactly the same. Each Bitcoin is just like every other Bitcoin. They all have the same value and have the same functions. These tokens are equally interchangeable. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) do not work like this.Each non-fungible token (NFT) has its own unique values and traits. Each one is unique, even if it is a part of a collection such as Bored Ape Yacht Club or Cryptopunks.Since NFTs exist on the blockchain, they cannot be copied or duplicated. Even though a right-click and save can allow one to copy the image associated with a specific NFT, if it is not transferred on-chain, the NFT holder still has complete ownership of it.<h2>What do NFTs have to do with artists?</h2>Many artists have entered the Web3 world via NFTs as they can sell all types of artwork as NFTs. Some artists choose to create NFTs of pixel art while other artists create music videos as NFTs. It all just depends on what the artist wants to create!When users mint these pieces (created and added to the blockchain), they can sell NFTs for whatever price the artist wants. Additionally, these NFTs will always show the artist as the original creator of the work. They then can earn indefinite royalties for the artist every time it is resold.&nbsp;Which makes for a consistent way to make money.This is a drastic change from other artist platforms. Typically artists only collect a one-time payment for the initial sale. The industry may not also grant full creative freedom to the artists due to the restrictions of the platforms.The blockchain will always keep a record of the original creator of the NFT as well. If someone likes a certain piece of work, they can find the original minter of the piece. Then, look at their other artwork as well.A buyer is unable to buy an NFT and claim they created it as the blockchain holds the record. The original artist are always credited, no matter how many times it has been sold or how much time passes as long as the digital ledger that is the blockchain exists.<h2>How do artists make money with NFTs?</h2>This is the biggest question when it comes to artists in NFTs!<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qPcebNkVzz_CzbkF81T5LLJ6FKzPjR_-OELog6UY5Bx0VYnb3UPAKxWI0eDxTkk1oyJGMXavQBwXeXkV8UnbzgGSDthKX-aY_NxAj9c5vFgbH1NPGo00sVIu1fZRKoohlzEuzFF4dsQcsRW60hp7vVOnUdBXyWWr2gVsBwf_5YzAPGTlICuuix1OHNU1Rw">(<a href="https://twitter.com/SkurpySocial/status/1589361140278386688" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">x</a>)As long as artists create, they are able to receive payment for their work for whatever they believe is a fair price. Artists are able to make money directly from NFTs though initial sales and ongoing royalties.&nbsp;The initial sale price is whatever the artist decides and royalties are typically a percentage of the secondary sale prices. Transactions typically occur in cryptocurrency. However, more and more NFT platforms are experimenting with accepting payment in fiat (US Dollars, Euros, etc.) currency.The primary overhead cost to create NFTs is the initial minting cost to put them on the blockchain. This cost can range greatly depending on which blockchain the artist chooses to mint their NFTs on and the demands of the network at the time of minting. Some minting prices can be as low as $1, while others may be well over $1000.Participants can sell NFTs as individual pieces (commonly referred to as 1/1) or as pieces that are a part of a larger collection. With larger collections, it is not uncommon for an entire team of artists, developers, project managers, and more to work together to carefully create and release collections. These teams internally decide how to compensate members. Developers are able to work within these teams to create custom smart contracts (code that runs on the blockchain) that allow for more control over the way the NFT collection functions, sells, and more.<img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/cSntLA8JNs3ZIoNugGzSz5-GLTqFOGmgKvt667DGHNkIZaoxs-IqbNqoGRXj2zyx-6eJO4iz4jIGaIlrYV0e278OGFIQiy6G7tuuapqKMFD0H2iXvH5ObCun23WDE2tSc-7Ik7ZtFnL8_DzHVR8uFOf6BLRnV7E1V2HQwp4Z2-U2kJqp1vr-wJTce-vIQA">A small part of the<a href="https://www.cryptocoven.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Crypto Coven</a> teamHowever, artists do not need to be a part of a team or have technical skills to thrive. There are plenty of no-code tools available to create NFTs and NFT collections with a few clicks of a button, allowing for more accessibility and a more seamless transition into Web3 for those who do not have any technical knowledge.&nbsp;<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ORlXB1Car6XFY4vN_rxuUvccJ1_C0tQdRMyudqCDmVdoNM0FIdPSHMEl4i6JXz4Rf0DhlBVABTUMMS44eTwzfUVeafq5FkZEr04X7BMdW87aHzDnIYwNxtZD9CgdmUPlErUcgQtH58xfZjIc07hjH06j9ab7I41_XULu1oowqyeJLJOsjWUkmjxRVusr9w">No code NFT creation on the OpenSea platform.<h2>How do artists sell NFTs?</h2>NFT platforms such as<a href="https://opensea.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> OpenSea</a> and<a href="https://rarible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Rariable</a> function as digital museums and marketplaces for artists who want to make money with NFTs to showcase and sell their work. These types of platforms charge fees to users when minting, buying, and selling on the platforms. Fees are typically a small percentage of the cost to sell, buy, or mint.&nbsp;<img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/iU5t3ZbNAti4ix0Rz2KT-ap_AVLs8fyY_PxUSlSBZqNpbxvB3UmSyknIq6h8HpYMxUMrWWKpexmyKzrLcbnVAd7-x3j6gIxHcFbQhYduvGjm6Si6TBStPb9X6DyghQc_OcFDphgMxekrQgW5NwPMbRLDMAjHhTzDP-n4TNhJhqQxxoS_n8uBeRzHHbm0Wg">Homepage of<a href="https://formfunction.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> FormFunction</a>, a platform for 1/1 NFTs on the Solana blockchainThere are many different NFT platforms, with some choosing to platform only specific types of work. Some NFT platforms only allow 1/1 work while others will only display NFTs from a particular blockchain. For example, FormFunction is an NFT platform that only allows creators to mint 1/1 pieces on the Solana blockchain. <a href="https://objkt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Objkt </a>is a platform that only displays NFTs from the Tezos blockchain. And <a href="https://foundation.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foundation</a> is a platform for creators who want to mint on the Ethereum blockchain. There are even NFT platforms they require an invitation for an artist to mint and sell on the site. Artists are free to choose whichever platform they believe best showcases their work. With so many options, there is a space for every kind of creator.<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Yp5lpfHkSYqZ1OqsBg1oFqTJN5otLjSgfK82SeI3oydQ1F13pxVL1SlcyUuekrCsAP9iaLyR53CLy7CExeKQwq7o_q-yMdUeZv4vjxGzOjkrR6FiMKots2I5in_hy40h4Pth5Rm67iI0GJ1WMSXtsHCDV9fIx8VQn11gdzDqIzPXnQYqBqS7yDWpswo45w">On<a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> SuperRare</a>, artists need to be invited to mint their artwork.Larger NFT projects with development teams will sometimes create their own custom websites and platforms to sell and trade their NFTs. Depending on the needs of the individual artist or team, creating a website can be useful for marketing, costs, and branding purposes. However, It is not necessary to create a website. NFT platforms, such as Opensea, provide all the tools necessary to mint, buy, and sell on their platforms.It is also possible for artists who want to make money to directly sell their NFTs to buyers through the use of direct trading platforms such as<a href="https://www.nfttrader.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> NFT Trader</a> and<a href="https://sudoswap.xyz/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> SudoSwap</a> once the artist mints the NFT. When using these platforms, buyers and sellers should be cautious and triple-check what is being traded and with whom.&nbsp;<h3 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/i-got-rugged-heres-how-to-avoid-web3-scams-s9vfYx-rgq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: I Got Rugged 😭 Here's How to Avoid Web3 Scams</a></h3>Scammers will sometimes try to trick others into trading stolen assets. Or even spoofing links from these websites once a trade is agreed on to steal assets from victims. Platforms such as OpenSea and Rariable can be much safer and easier to use, especially for those who are new to the NFT space.<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4_Z18datsRokNsdvUrBg1iv1_KSseIxfF-y4SZZpeYFJHSWZ9TZKxRHp4gdC1bQ-SXe2pOzOT_1EBEqeoQ828HBOuc-lGw2KN3dWHH9HxulSATp9A2mqGJWCUL26_kQ6Wk9EqdQMGapv5mjcVHW5IOiv-vngWNZP_RCrzdtDwc16ULyM43NBwMHT45awHQ">Setting up a trade using SudoSwapFees and royalties vary based on the platform the NFT is minted on. It is important to consider these when deciding on a platform. Some platforms have set royalty fees for creatives while others give artists complete control over the royalty fee. The creator of the NFT receives the royalty fee whenever someone sells the NFT on a secondary market.<img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/iN021PCcNo6WwdBoohDyZ9-Xssrlxz5YqGWGk82vj0zoL_4omvAQsoSuq9yyZ9GMF1-yS3-d8RaIIibDSEZe93MR1tI-e0bK7UHajIMVq78UVICnhGkVsAFw4cZPemYpZcNsNeP0Z1aB6WyueDfVRmZElBkfjnvHYDmrzCwL2RT1xtfoygYO_YMg3vVGqQ">Royalties for creators on<a href="https://foundation.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Foundation</a>.While initial sales and royalties are the primary ways that NFT creators can make money, it is also possible for artists to license their work, create merchandise, and even sell tickets to performances and events showcasing their work. It is completely up to the artist how they want to market their NFT to the world.&nbsp;In some cases, artists will even allow others to create derivative works to from their original work or license the work to the individual holders of the NFT. In the case of Bored Ape Yacht Club, this has led to holders creating merchandise such as craft beers, clothing, and even recreational gear using the Bored Ape branding. The possibilities are truly endless.Of course, not all artists will find the same seemingly overnight success in the NFT space as projects such as Bored Ape Yacht Club appear to have found. It can be hard work. Artists will need to onboard and acclimate themselves to crypto culture, find communities of like minded people, and establish their voice in the Web3 world. Initial sales, royalties, and other possible revenue sources can grow and add up over time.&nbsp;While the initial learning curve may be steep, there is opportunity to make money with NFTs waiting for those who are willing to take the risk. As long as artists are willing to create, the great wide web of Web3 will be there to buy. Disclaimer: Users should not take Violet Verse content as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

With Web3 comes creative ways for artists to finally get what they deserve...

🔒 Make Mad Money With NFTs 🔒

<h1>What is the growing ReFi space in Web3?</h1>The world's largest climate conference, <a href="https://cop27.eg/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">COP 27</a>, is coming to a close, and the world is looking for solutions to the largest existential threat facing humanity. How can Blockchain help solve the climate crisis? This is one of the numerous questions that the growing ReFi space seeks to answer. The term ReFi is short for regenerative finance, a term that refers to the regeneration of the planet and communities through strategic, often decentralized, financing. As an environmental activist and web3 enthusiast, I'm often confronted by people who don't yet understand the impact potential of Blockchain. The United Nations <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;url=https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/impact-tokens.pdf&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjzwLrro7f7AhWMj4kEHTZrCqQQFnoECA0QAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AnBOUN4AJmtJD2bQaLx9f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">International Institute of Sustainable Development</a> has shown that between $5 Trillion and $7 Trillion is needed yearly to fight the climate crisis, and that impact tokens and ReFi will prove to be essential funding mechanisms. Regenerative Financing has been used in the web3 space through grants programs like <a href="https://gitcoin.co/grants/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gitcoin Grants</a>, supporting community funding of projects increasing societal good. ReFi can refer to for-profit or non-profit investment. Many ReFi projects aim to provide solutions for one or many of the United Nations <a href="SDGs.un.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sustainable Development Goals</a> (SDGs). The emergence of this space began with carbon credits and now has evolved to on-chain climate and economic solutions, biodiversity credits, regenerative venture funding, and Blockchain product tracing. ReFi may enable a more equitable world through strategic decentralized funding. Many communities have been exploited and under-invested especially in the Global South which now have more opportunities than ever to access capital, expertise, and ownership via organizations focused on funding and fighting the climate crisis. Human-centered capitalism is converging with ReFi as both movements grow. Centering people and well-being as metrics of success in GDP reports will enable activities that may not have a large financial return to become areas of interest for large-scale financing. Exciting ReFi projects to pay attention to in 2023 include <a href="https://toucan.earth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toucan Protocol</a>, <a href="https://www.refispring.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ReFi Spring</a>, <a href="https://blackleadersdao.webflow.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Leaders DAO</a>, <a href="https://regen.foundation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Regen Foundation</a>, <a href="https://www.topl.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TOPL</a>, and the <a href="https://www.veganafricafund.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vegan Africa Fund</a>. In the web3 world, digital and physical events to learn more about ReFi are becoming increasingly common. I recently traveled to <a href="https://devcon.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Devcon</a> week in Colombia, where there were many separate ReFi-focused events including <a href="https://schellingpoint.gitcoin.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schelling Point</a> and the <a href="https://sbs.tech/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sustainable Blockchain Summit</a>. I would highly recommend attending these types of conferences to learn about projects in this space. As is always the case in the ever-evolving crypto ecosystem, our current definitions cannot yet encompass what the ReFi space will become. The current growth is fueled by the desire to tie blockchain tracing and funding with climate and ecosystem impact. I believe in 2023 and beyond, ReFi will see steady growth and increasing use cases.

Fighting the Climate Crisis and Economic Inequality through Blockchain

What is the growing ReFi space in Web3? 

When Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin, he stated, “<a href="https://satoshi.nakamotoinstitute.org/posts/p2pfoundation/1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(10, 5, 16);">It’s completely decentralized, with no central server or trusted parties, because everything is based on crypto proof instead of trust.</a>” Satoshi identified&nbsp;trust&nbsp;as a point of failure within our current financial and monetary system, and the industry has vindicated him time and time again.<h2>On the surface, trust is a positive idea.</h2>Tp trust someone is a great thing, and an aspect required for healthy relationships. The problems only arise when trust is betrayed. Regardless, if it’s cheating, spending other people’s money as if it was their own, or regularly debasing a currency, but I repeat myself. The problem staring every one of us in the face is the fact that our relationship with legacy financial institutions is incredibly unhealthy.Satoshi’s revolutionary idea was not an attack on trust itself, but to remove it from the equation entirely. In so doing, he designed Bitcoin to be&nbsp;trustless, thereby making trust in third parties obsolete, at least within our financial system.Bitcoin debuted in the wake of the ’08 financial crisis, a timely repudiation of a system of banks and firms who leveraged common people’s money to further enrich themselves. When the house of cards came crashing down, players bailed out these very same institutions because they, were too big to fail. While the little people outside of this category are left with the bill, many lost their homes, jobs, and potential lifetime earnings.The good news is, the industry has given us an alternative. Bitcoin, and a few other cryptocurrencies who have followed its example, offer something better. Be your own bank is not just a catchphrase; it’s a call to action.If you do not approve of the way things are, then it is up to you to be the change you want to see in the world. The construction of an alternative financial system is not going to occur overnight. But every private wallet, every accrual of a decentralized token over a centralized fiat dollar, and every transaction occurring on a blockchain instead of some middleman’s payment channel is a step in the right direction.On the other hand, every choice to sacrifice intrinsic Bitcoin ideals like trustlessness, decentralization, and censorship-resistance is two steps back and an affront to financial sovereignty itself.<h2>The Invitation</h2>In folklore, various evil creatures like vampires and some demons can only gain entrance to haunt someone after they receive an invitation. Similarly in German legend, the character Faust sells his soul to the devil in exchange for earthly gain. The world has retold this ancient trope many ways, but the moral of the story is sacrificing your ideals ultimately leads to ruin. Despite the popularity of this myth, the crypto community at large remains woefully ignorant of its lesson.Sam Bankman-Fried &amp; FTX could be the proverbial devil in our story right now, but a few months ago it was Do Kwon &amp; Terra Luna. At one point it was Bitconnect, before that it was Mark Karpelès &amp; Mt. Gox, and it’s been a million shitcoins, NFT projects, and even whitepapers in between.<h2>The Faustian Bargain</h2>Although the fallout of the FTX Faustian bargain is still unfolding, it is safe to say these kinds of events will continue until people realize many of Bitcoin’s features are not bargaining chips; they’re non-negotiable.Perhaps centralized exchanges are a necessary evil,&nbsp;at least for the time being. I can accept that. If you can as well, it would be prudent to recognize an exchange is not a wallet. They possess wallets intended to hold their customers’ funds, who must&nbsp;trust&nbsp;the exchange. Not to use said funds like Bankman-Fried did to fuel his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/3/20/22335209/sam-bankman-fried-joe-biden-ftx-cryptocurrency-effective-altruism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘effective altruism’ lifestyle to “try and do as much good as you can”</a>, cover various “<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-collapse-bankruptcy-sbf-luxury-lifestyle-restaurant-2022-11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">business expenses</a>," <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/22/11/29809648/what-is-ftx-really-all-about-democrats-money-laundry-or-cryptos-killer-disguised-as-a-victim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">donate them to a political war machine aligned with a Super PAC founded by his mother</a>, or mint counterfeit Bitcoins like soBTC (wrapped BTC on Solana).Not your keys, not your coins remains true. Assuming that you hope to have financial sovereignty, it begins by taking responsibility for your own assets. If you are reading this and still have tokens on an exchange, stop reading immediately in order to withdraw them into your own wallet. If you must use a CEX, at least try to use one that publishes audits, and only keep your funds there as briefly as possible.Exchanges like FTX are an example the infections within the cryptocurrency industry by the same wicked spirit that possesses the monetary system Bitcoin was designed to escape. There is a narrative we should accept when crypto behaves more like legacy finance, because it gives us some kind of legitimacy, but in the eyes of whom? The same system built as an alternative?Thankfully, decentralized exchanges are well on their way to being able to fulfill this necessary role via rollup technology with built-in compliance,&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/Z2nFCePgL08?t=6141" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">as explained by Jagdeep Sidhu in a conversation with Hotep Jesus</a>.Bitcoin is more than trustless digital gold, the most secure censorship-resistant decentralized network in existence, adjudicator of truth for the transactions it records. It is the base layer of a new paradigm. It is an idea people do not need to rely on fallible third parties to control the monetary system.People should be able to make transactions amongst themselves, that we can bank the unbanked, that a decentralized system is more capable of lifting people up rather than egalitarianism somehow trickling down from the top of a pyramid. Sacrificing these ideals for temporal gain is not to be lauded as it is a sign one would rather maintain the status quo than aspire towards something higher, enriching themselves by trampling others.<h1><img src="https://i.ibb.co/YZt21XK/DALL-E-2022-11-14-22-08-11-A-hooded-man-gives-his-Bitcoin-to-the-bull-god-Moloch-cyberpunk-vaporwave.png"></h1><h1>Exorcize</h1>If we hope to achieve the promise of Bitcoin, we must remain vigilant to avoid the devils in our midst. In the same vein of protecting the idea of Bitcoin, we must preserve the standards that make it possible, namely decentralization and security. We cannot trust any cryptocurrency sacrificing either for the sake of scale or anything else because it will never be trustless. Solana made this sacrifice to achieve momentary monetary success and look at it now. Even if Solana was not inextricably linked to the FTX fiasco, the company was never going to be more than a cheap counterfeit of the real deal.I am not a Bitcoin maxi. In the sense that I do not take issue with the very existence of other blockchains. As long as the community preserves the ideals, I do not see a problem. Bitcoin provided a solid foundation for us to build on. Yet, figures have made many worthwhile innovations since builders mined the Genesis block within and outside of Bitcoin.<h3 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/removing-trust-restoring-confidence-e2AB-sE6IS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Removing Trust, Restoring Confidence</a></h3>The Ethereum Virtual Machine introduced the most obvious smart contract functionality introduced, which paved the way for decentralized applications and the transition to Web3. However, unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum has become proof-of-stake. Post-Merge, Ethereum’s staking model has brought censorship and ensures those who hold the most ETH, the rich, get richer while the poor get poorer, which only compounds ETH’s inequitable distribution originating from its premine. Smart contract functionality is not incompatible with the Bitcoin ethos. Ethereum itself is another question.If a superior consensus mechanism arises to challenge Bitcoin’s proof-of-work without sacrifice, then we should consider, test and potentially adopt. In the meantime, there is no need to fix something that isn’t broken.Thankfully,&nbsp;<a href="https://blockworks.co/news/pow-isnt-dead-merged-mining-solves-bitcoins-energy-problem/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Satoshi envisioned a multichain ecosystem operating symbiotically through a process called Merged mining.</a>&nbsp;Merged mining not only shares Bitcoin’s security with others, but also allows user to augment Bitcoin to support greater functionality. If more projects took advantage of merged mining, they would gain greater security than they could likely achieve on their ow. Additionally, be less tempted to make the expensive sacrifices of ideals that call their value into question. As an added bonus, merge-mined projects effectively become an extension of the Bitcoin ecosystem, so supporting them offers secondary support to Bitcoin as well.<h1>Ascend</h1>It’s paramount we avoid projects who have sacrificed Bitcoin’s ideals or made their own deals with the devil. We must support honest Bitcoin and projects that preserve Satoshi’s vision, and are working to effect actual positive change. If we hope to avoid the pain caused by making the wrong decision, or worse, the regret that comes from longing for the way things could have been, we cannot set a price on our values.Therefore, may this serve as a lesson for those who did not know any better and a reminder for those who have forgotten. The struggle for decentralized finance is ongoing and there is no foregone conclusion. It is up to each person on an individual level to choose to be the change they wish to see in the world.If we believe in the ideals of Bitcoin, we must not be enamored by the ill-gotten gifts of legacy finance or be willing to sacrifice our ideals for their sake . After all, what does it profit you to gain the whole world, only to lose your soul?<img src="https://i.ibb.co/z8HN2NM/DALL-E-2022-11-16-04-42-59-An-enlightened-hoodie-wearing-man-holds-onto-his-Bitcoin-as-he-ascends-to.png">

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2022 Miami Art Basel Insider Guide (Updated IRL) 

<h1>The Cozy Collection</h1>Violet Verse is excited to bring style and taste to the blockchain. This collection unites the best home goodies for travel - obsessed digital nomads and slow living home bodies. In addition, we have sourced our collection from women-owned and Black businesses. ✨<h3><a href="store.violetverse.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">store.violetverse.io</a></h3>We have curated the best candle fragrances to make your journey down the blockchain rabbit whole truly enjoyable. The only thing you'll have to worry about is choosing the cryptocurrency and NFTs. Discover our unique blends of soy and coconut wax that are inspired by Web3 Lifestyle. <h3><img src="https://i.ibb.co/wWjJGd9/candles.png">What defines tastes in Web3?</h3>Web3 Fashion is about owning who you are and establishing your digital identity with good ethics and a strong sense of awareness. It's about being in the right digital spaces and supporting creators, because they're the ones helping to build our future. Web3 Fashion isn't just about how you look on the outside, it's also about how you feel on the inside. So when it comes to fashion, we want to make sure that we're using technology in ways that enhance your life and make it easier for you to express yourself while staying true to who you are. And what defines tastes? That's pretty simple: the ability to seamlessly incorporate technology into your everyday online habits without disrupting them or making them feel foreign. We want people to love their Web3 apparel and accessory pieces because they feel like an extension of themselves—like something totally natural instead of something forced-in or unnatural.<h3><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/posts/store.violetverse.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">store.violetverse.io</a></h3><img src="https://i.ibb.co/ZV6HTB8/silk-pajamas.png"> The luxury collection for the blockchain besties and bros 😉 This is a small collection, but it is something to keep you warm and cozy at home.&nbsp;

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Last Saturday, the Miami Tech-Crypto community celebrated Halloween at the Le Rouge Club in Wynwood, presented by <a href="https://tokensociety.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;">TokenSociety</a>. The event, produced by <a href="http://www.glam-jam.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;">GlamJam</a>, was the latest in a series of events that are themed to Web3 and embrace NFTs, the Metaverse, blockchain, and tech culture. It was a chance for the growing Miami tech community to socialize, fantasize and practice broomstick riding. The party also celebrated Satoshi Nakamoto's anniversary of publishing his white paper on bitcoin and the blockchain on Halloween 2008. There was a competition for the best costumes with highly collectible NFTs as prizes sponsored by <a href="https://ethernity.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Ethernity</a>, <a href="https://www.web3equity.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Web3 Equity</a>, and <a href="http://www.feelthefruit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Alejandro Glatt</a>. Some winners were the CEOs of Securitize, Carlos Domingo, and Ethernity, Adrian Baschuk. The DJ's Georgia Mafia and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/meta-djen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;">DJen</a> "Degen" (making her debut performance) provided the music. Degen is an affectionate term that members of the crypto world refer to themselves and others. The audience was impressed by DJen's performance. The party was successful with the sponsorship of several Miami-based companies that firmly believe in a prosperous digital future. <a href="https://tokensociety.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Token Society</a> was the title sponsor, along with UniteaMeta, NFT Promo, GayAliens, <a href="https://thirdweb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent;">ThirdWeb</a>, <a href="https://securitize.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent;">Securitize</a>, <a href="https://ethernity.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent;">Ethernity</a>, and Areves – all companies participating in the Web3 revolution and with roots in South Florida.Part of the proceeds was donated to Code/Art,<a href="https://code-art.kindful.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;"> https://code-art.kindful.com/</a>, a non-profit organization that aims to increase the number of girls studying computer science.<a href="http://www.glam-jam.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;">Jenny Schorsch</a>, also known as <a href="https://soundcloud.com/meta-djen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">DJen</a>, the event organizer, has creative plans for cultural/tech experiences during Art Basel 2022. Stay tuned!&nbsp;<h1> </h1>**Disclaimer: Users should take nothing on the Verse as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

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VV readers, we all now know that Blockchain is capable of so much more than what meets the eye. The world has barely scratched the surface and if you think Blockchain seems daunting, well, prepare yourself to unpack the world of<a href="https://www.violetverse.io/the-violet-verse-web3-glossary-TLraj5m2VD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).</a>&nbsp;A lot of times the web 3 community uses DLT and Blockchain interchangeably but Blockchain is just one type of DLT. In this article, we will discuss the four types of Distributed Ledger Technologies.<h2>What is distributed ledger technology?</h2>In simple terms, a distributed ledger is a database communities share and sync with a multitude of different networks across the globe; has different methods to come to a consensus (we will dive into what are the different consensus mechanisms in a later article). The industry defines tech consensus as coming to an agreement to determine which transactions are valid and which are not.&nbsp;Before we dive into the different variations of distributed ledger technology, we must understand what exactly constitutes a distributed ledger (DL). A DL is classified as private, public, permissioned, permissionless, or any combination of the two. Look at the chart below for descriptions of the different classifications. To be fully classified as “decentralized”, the DLs must be Public &amp; Permissionless.<img src="https://i.ibb.co/wrDbcqc/dlt-chart.png"><h2>Now let's dive into the different types of Distributed Ledger Technologies.</h2><h3>Blockchain</h3>Undoubtedly, it is the most popular type of DLT. Blockchain acts like a public ledger showing all transactions while obscuring the identity of the participants. A network collects transaction information and puts them into “blocks”.&nbsp;<h4 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/blockchain-innovation-and-our-future-L2PyYvpei1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Check Out More by Prachi Modi - Blockchain, Innovation, and Our Future</a></h4>Not literal blocks but the blocks that signify digital data about the transaction. Each block has a cryptographic link to the previous one, hence the term Blockchain. The digital information consists of 3 components:&nbsp;<ul><li>The sender’s time, date, and amount sent</li><li>Sender’s unique digital signature instead of a real name</li><li>Every block contains a special ID known as the hash to differentiate or synchronize the transactions. This hash function aids in the identification of all transaction blocks on the ledger.</li></ul><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/R0FmJBYtdJpW_kAkeE7ePjUo3zEo5kJWBPCKKND6uJCRv5CmglnszpmzS9L_xiM-1CkwMvxusgM6g6rO9olPrfq-89IjPhjS5MD0fWmVg8bQnOuYO181fnAknOzDwOf3t1NikaOq0KF5HpjmQzjTvnG8NDTr_zR4GOXrM6WZ02qQJm6Q_EnVkpacUHmMEA" height="302" width="380">Source: <a href="https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/irRoZGxrxqps/v3/1000x-1.png" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">1000x-1.png (1000×954) (bwbx.io)</a> <h3>Hashgraphs</h3>There is another type of DL that uses virtual voting to reach consensus; while Blockchain uses other consensus algorithms such as proof of work (PoW), proof of stake (PoS), etc. The biggest pro to Hashgraphs is that they can validate faster and more secure transactions at 500,000 per second compared to 100- 100,000 transactions per second on Blockchain.&nbsp;Also, the Hashgraph distributed ledger only requires a few gigabytes of storage space to store data since information doesn't need to be kept indefinitely, like it does with blockchain technology.&nbsp;One important feature of Hashgraph is its acid nature. When a system is Byzantine (no single group or entity can sway the path to consensus), once consensus has been reached, no one can stop it because every member of DLT will be aware that consensus has been reached and continue accordingly.&nbsp;The biggest con to hashgraphs is unlike blockchain. The negative? Swirlds owns and patented hashgraph technology. As a result, developers can’t contribute to it without the company’s permission. The main reason for blockchains’ popularity is the incredible development by the community involved and trying to experiment with viable solutions.&nbsp;<h3>Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAG)</h3>Alternative to Blockchain, DAGs take an interesting approach to reach consensus. All the nodes (which is a device that is used to keep track of the DL) on the DAG have the dual function of validating a transaction and also representing a validated transaction.&nbsp;Any node can initiate a transaction but to validate, it has to verify two previous transactions on the ledger. A branch is a sequence of transactions&nbsp;– the longer a branch of a validated transaction by a person, the more weight it carries.<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SQnz6Z0brt4WH6QMKceXH_YqNzcgcpDTawnGp6Hnij8DczQ5ngj55bbvS6nfo-VVqRmFHGRrZYiFUYDObqVFMIRc6fv0XeRa0GkFOUo_5yLTOfRXU3I1SAsMjRgElKXaOqnVhor649xbudHUYNdzk-HF2H8qA0A4WqSNQgu_GG7aNOlUQyTeeV0H01n4cg" height="252" width="448">Source: <a href="https://www.datadriveninvestor.com/2019/02/14/what-are-the-different-types-of-dlts-how-they-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">What are the different types of DLTs &amp; how they work? | DataDrivenInvestor</a>&nbsp;<h3>Holochain&nbsp;</h3>Holochain prides itself on pioneering the next generation of digital ledger technology. It moves away from a data-centric approach to a more agent-centric approach while avoiding global consensus overall. Just as blockchain makes transactions on a network decentralized, holochain makes the interactions between the individual nodes decentralized.&nbsp;So, this form of decentralization at every level makes the validation of transactions per second even higher by giving every node in the network its own ledger which can be identified by its “DNA.”Blockchain technology involves a computational burden that increases with the addition of blocks. Holochain does not involve this same computational burden since additional nodes simply provide more room for computation.&nbsp;Additionally, transaction fees are non-existent on Holochain, as there is no need for miners. This makes it much more energy-efficient than Blockchain. Also, individual nodes on Holochain can not only process transactions brought to them, but they can also provide an infinite space for the development of dApps.<h3>Prachi’s Perspective</h3>Writing this article has been challenging as someone with a non-technical background. I tried my best to simplify the complexities so we can look past the theories and focus on the possibilities. The world can see and apply the brilliance of DLTs to different aspects of our lives beyond just NFTs and DeFi.&nbsp;Lastly, just some food for thought: Hashgraphs can validate up to 500,000 transactions per second, compared to Visa validating 24,000 transactions per second.Holochain requires no mining at all, making it environmentally more ethical than Blockchain. The narrative that only public and permissionless DLs are innovative is false. History can trace examples of early distributed ledger systems as far back as the Roman Empire. There have been various points in time when the world has tried and tested the concept of consensus mechanisms before Bitcoin.&nbsp;In our next article we will discuss some major events B.B. (Before Bitcoin) that helped shape our current financial system.&nbsp; **Disclaimer: Users should take nothing on the Verse as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events. Links: <a href="https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-is-a-consensus-mechanism-5211399" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">What Is a Consensus Mechanism? (thebalancemoney.com)</a><a href="https://hedera.com/learning/distributed-ledger-technologies/what-are-distributed-ledger-technologies-dlts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">What are distributed ledger technologies? | Hedera</a><a href="https://www.analyticssteps.com/blogs/5-types-distributed-ledger-technologies-dlt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">5 Types of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) | Analytics Steps</a><a href="https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-between-blockchain-and-hashgraph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Difference Between Blockchain and Hashgraph - GeeksforGeeks</a><a href="https://www.datadriveninvestor.com/2019/02/14/what-are-the-different-types-of-dlts-how-they-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">What are the different types of DLTs &amp; how they work? | DataDrivenInvestor</a><a href="https://medium.com/dlt-labs-publication/the-surprising-history-of-distributed-ledger-technology-579b79ea8922#:~:text=Distributed%20Ledgers%20date%20back%20to,best%20for%20each%20application%20area." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">The Surprising History of Distributed Ledger Technology | by DLT Labs | DLT Labs | Medium</a><h1> </h1>

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<h2>The Dream</h2>The sun is shining and crisp leaves crunch beneath my feet. A brisk breeze floats a freshly fallen crimson one across my path. I deeply inhale the same cool air orchestrating the autumn dance of foliage. I feel their melodic whispers echoing in my steps. The breathtaking nature of the day is on full display. I walk past a smiling stranger and nod back to him with a grin. And I know the glimpse of natural and social harmony is not an isolated affair, because today we all come together, put our differences aside, and make decisions we believe to be for the betterment of our future.Today, we look beyond ourselves and make a concerted effort to address our misgivings, maintain our positive resolutions, and make new ones in order to improve further. It’s wonderful to live in a country where we have the opportunity to meditate on our intentions and diplomatically parse out our disagreements.Although not officially a holiday, for all intents and purposes it is. After all, today is Election Day, and no storm could possibly shatter the communal spirit it evokes.Wait, that’s not how you feel? Have I entirely misread the pulse of the nation? Are our collective hearts closer to flatlining than fluttering with joy? Have leaves in the wind stolen my sight from the present danger of black thunder clouds rolling in?If you think so, please forgive my fever dream. Allow me to return back to coarse reality, an unfortunate antithesis of the preceding paragraph.&nbsp;<h2>The Problem</h2>The truth is, this is not a day the citizens will come together anywhere beyond their local polling place. No matter the outcome, unhappy players will dispute the results of the election. Accusations of voter fraud, no matter which side is victorious, will be rampant. The strings of western liberalism and our democratic institutions have become tenuous. Practically frayed to the point of assured disintegration. No matter who wins, all short-term gains ring hollow, and we, as a people, will be no closer to righting this ship gone astray.When we reflect on how we have reached this point, there is no shortage of controversial potential causes. The cyclical nature frames human history as a series of ebbs and flows. It indicates that our current predicament may be nothing more than the natural recession away from some high point most feel is well behind us; leaving our generation no choice but to live through interesting times.Despite my belief in this view, we should not resign ourselves to playing proverbial fiddles (or more likely becoming DJs like half the people I know) while flames ignite around us. Whether or not we are determined to march towards a crisis, it's the way we choose to address it is not. At the risk of sounding arrogant, I believe we possess the means to not only correct course, but create lasting change for the better. Which if nothing else, would free us to focus on addressing other problems.I am not immune to partisan beliefs, but for the sake of the nation, I am setting them aside in favor of a singular political goal for the benefit of all. In order to restore trust to our democratic processes, we must make them trustless. It is time to transition to a blockchain-based voting system.&nbsp;<h2>The Solution</h2>In Satoshi Nakamoto’s introductory email containing the first distribution of Bitcoin’s white paper, he stated, “I’ve been working on a new electronic cash system that’s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party.”Nakamoto’s contention was that those responsible for guiding our financial system neglected their duty to serve the best interests of the people. How? By continually debasing their money and betraying their trust in the favor of special interests who have become entrenched at the top of the pyramid via regulatory capture.Nakamoto championed the idea that the fault within our financial system was primarily the result of trust. More precisely the necessity of it. On a superficial level, trust is a great thing. It's a prerequisite for the success of healthy relationships, but just like a relationship, the more people you involve, the more complicated it becomes.By the time you scale to the state level, trust becomes as much of a liability as it is a necessity, because the ramification of simple decisions are too complex to ever satisfy everyone, and kowtowing to a majority leaves millions in contempt. And that’s just assuming you’re behaving honestly with the trust given to you. God forbid you become corrupt.So perhaps you are wondering how Satoshi’s ideas are relevant to our voting process? Our voting system is vulnerable due to several potential points of failure. It relies on voting machines operated by private companies with private intentions whom we must trust to carry out their duty impartially.Paper mail-in ballots, which are far from immune to counterfeiting, make up a significant portion of the total votes in each election. Voting rolls across the nation are isolated systems incapable of self-maintenance and accounting for individuals who pass away or move to another district.Most places do not have measures in place to prevent anyone from improperly voting, whether it be voting more than once, impersonating someone else, casting in the wrong district, or being unregistered. Readers should note, I am not making any accusations, but only drawing attention to the problem that their potential exists at all.&nbsp;As stated earlier, Bitcoin was originally proposed as a digital cash system, but time has allowed our view to evolve. Not only from cash to gold, the decentralized reserve currency backing all other iterations worth having, but transcending money entirely as our focus is drawn more towards the invaluable largest, most secure, decentralized and censorship-resistant network on earth. Simply put, Bitcoin’s value reaches well beyond finance.Merged mining gives Bitcoin miners the ability to secure additional blockchain networks by sharing their proof-of-work without expending additional resources. Which then expands Bitcoin’s ecosystem and augmenting it to support capabilities like smart contracts not innate to its own chain.By building atop Bitcoin in this manner, we grant Bitcoin greater utility, and transform our view of Bitcoin from payment processor to the ultimate settlement layer, a transparent adjudicator recording the information, the truths it receives.[Full disclosure: I work for Syscoin]Syscoin is one such project who uses Bitcoin’s network as the basis of its security through merge-mining on their UTXO chain. Which then runs in tandem with their EVM-based chain, scales transactional throughput on both sides via several mechanisms in order to bring blockchain and smart contract technology to the level of maturity needed for widespread, global adoption.The possibilities that communities build atop such infrastructure are endless, but the relevant ones for our conversation include a public voting system along with a form of Digital Identity. (The technology that makes this possible deserves a deep dive of its own, but I will leave that for another day.)Digital ID would require a major overhaul to connect many disparate systems. It is such an undertaking, there is no doubt it would serve several applications beyond a means to vote. However, the question is not if democracies implement such a system, but when.The important question is how the world will implement it in a way it respects people’s privacy. Thanks to cryptography, we do have the means to make it only verify the existence or requisite data. As opposed to transferring or storing it elsewhere. With such a system in place, a country of more than 330 million, in the case of the United States, would be able to concretely state we do indeed have free and fair elections. You don’t believe us? Look at the blockchain.<a href="https://www.violetverse.io/blockchain-innovation-and-our-future-L2PyYvpei1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Blockchain, Innovation, and Our Future</a>Once in place, we could enjoy unheard of advancements. Such as self-correcting voter registration lists that automatically account for status changes in the form of death certificates, criminal records, or even renunciation of citizenship. No longer would we need to rely on paper ballots counted by machines operated by private companies. Nor would we face the logistical problems of needing to get away from work or families to potentially go stand in a long line at a polling place.As long as your credentials are in good standing, there’s no reason you wouldn’t be able to vote from your phone or a computer. Provided we can overcome the pesky issue of proper operational security for the general public (I believe we can).&nbsp;Recounting votes would become a problem of the past, because every submission would be automatically tallied, and we would have the instant gratification of knowing the results as soon as the deadline for voting arrived.Connecting the disparate systems required to operate a Digital ID system like birth and death certificates, drivers licenses, criminal records, address changes, and social security numbers would be a massive organizational endeavor; spanning each faction of government from the local, state and federal levels, and would no doubt take the longest to achieve. The actual means of implementing an easily accessible voting system designed to be compatible with the Digital ID system is a walk in the park in comparison. However, to paraphrase a great American leader, Nothing worth doing does not require effort, pain, or difficulty.<h2>The Call</h2>Although I am American and this essay is written from my perspective and published on a significant date, the question of electoral integrity and the answers blockchain technology provides is relevant to wherever public votes are held (and perhaps those irrelevant places should reconsider their mode of operation). Since America’s political dysfunction is on full display for the entire world to see, we are not alone. In the wake of a pandemic, failing economic policies, energy shortages, supply chain issues, crop failures, war and the threat thereof, political discontent is growing. And it will continue to worsen for the indeterminable future.&nbsp;Free and fair elections are a necessity of any democratic nation. When people lose faith in the system they may resign themselves to apathy, disengage and refuse to contribute when they do not believe they can have any meaningful impact. Resulting in the further entrenchment of corruption as society continues to crumble. We can see this in the quiet quitting and lying flat phenomena. On the other hand, the passionate allow their antipathy for the way things are to compromise their ethics and embrace more extreme solutions. All of which we can witness in the resurgence of certain ideologies the world over.We must do everything we can to salvage what we can, beginning with the restoration of confidence in our elections. I will not pretend this is a panacea. But it is something which can be achieved in a relatively short period of time and go a long way in at least letting people know their voices are being heard.Despite the complications of instituting a Digital ID, it can be completed in a piecemeal fashion. Which will then begin as a better voting system that is perfected over time as more data is integrated. If we refuse to act, these previously mentioned movements will only become more ubiquitous. Assuring our assorted ailments metastasize, thus forcing those of us who are lucky or unlucky enough to remain to rebuild from the ashes rather than renovate a dilapidated system with a strong foundation and robust frame.Therefore, I call for a new movement. Even a political party, nonpartisan in its pursuit of a singular purpose: restoring democratic trust and transparency through the institution of a trustless voting system built on Bitcoin.Just as Nakamoto championed a new financial system based on these principles, we should carry the torch onward by applying it to democracy itself. Financial freedom is inherently political in nature, but why should we stop there? In addition to banking the unbanked, we must give voice to voiceless by preventing those who would manipulate our antiquated and vulnerable voting systems by shouting over and silencing others. We must ensure every voice is heard. **Disclaimer: Users should take nothing on the Verse as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

The Case for Blockchain-Based Voting

Removing Trust, Restoring Confidence

The lack of representation of women and women of color is attributed to a number of factors. These include the pay gap, the lack of women receiving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degrees, and issues retaining women in certain positions.&nbsp;<h4 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/digital-fashion-not-just-a-trend-but-the-future-qILDn519hC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">READ: Digital Fashion: Not Just a Trend but the Future</a></h4>With the overall growth and interest in web3, now is the time to combat the lack of female representation. It's time to find ways to solve this issue. Martha Schoppa, Product Lead at<a href="https://mightybeargames.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://mightybeargames.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Mighty Bear Games</a>, a multiplayer third-person battle royale game in Web3, offers insight into what needs to be changed. <blockquote>The web3 space is still very fresh, with lots of young and inexperienced people, so it hasn’t found its inclusion groove yet. I see many comments, patterns and habits happening that would not be accepted in tech anymore (e.g. very sexist or racist tweets, misogynistic cultural trends and more). Luckily I feel like women are joining the web3 space at a much faster pace compared to tech. Web3 is just so new that the gap of knowledge is so much smaller, which makes getting into the space and catching up a lot easier. There are no experts yet, just learners.</blockquote><h2 class="ql-align-center">- Martha Schoppa</h2> But, like most things in life, certain belief systems, biases, and industry trends will not evolve overnight. But gradually over time with systematic change in both education and awareness on the underlying issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are some suggestions Schoppa recommends. These tips will help change the dynamic of sexism in the tech space. In addition, it will lead others to be receptive to different kinds of genders and thought processes.<h2>Enter the Space</h2>According to Schoppa, it is important for women to be visible. To not let ourselves be held back by other individuals who don’t think we belong. “We will have to take the leap and show up in the space by finding projects that are inclusive,” said Schoppa, “or by creating our own ones.”&nbsp;<h2>Build a Deeply Connected Network</h2>Showing up also means making friends and allies who can convey similar messages. Achieve this by supporting projects focusing on aspects of promoting diversity and supporting other women and encouraging them to get into the Web3 world. “Though we can’t force people to listen, if they care about us it is so much easier to help them see the problems we face,” she adds.<h2>Participate in Women-Led Web3 Educational Projects&nbsp;</h2>There are already a few educational projects and communities in this space. Such as<a href="https://www.surgewomen.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.surgewomen.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Surge Women</a>, a global community geared towards educating, learning, and building a decentralized future together.&nbsp;There’s also the<a href="https://angelalliance.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://angelalliance.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Angel Alliance</a> that trains the next generation of web3 VC’s through extensive cohorts.Lastly, there’s also the<a href="https://www.mybff.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.mybff.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">“BFF”</a> community for the crypto curious to foster interesting connections and conversations.No matter which platform you decide to join, there are resources to distribute the wealth of information and hopefully one day eliminate the lack of female representation.&nbsp;Players building in the industry are creating a compromised cultural infrastructure in Web3. By practicing Schoppa’s tips, womxn can start to positively contribute to the digital culture and fight sexism in the tech workspace.&nbsp; *This is not financial advice. Do your own research.<h1> </h1>

An expert offers tips and tricks to combat sexism in the tech space.



 How to Fight Sexism in the Tech Space

The energy was off before the Devcon 2022 Conference started. I was determined to not participate in the typical drinking activities and shenanigans since my newfound healing journey and life goals.&nbsp;I was dreading seeing a few people in crypto who I had previous interactions with - some good, some not so good. I didn’t know if I was going to be outcasted.&nbsp;Add this to Bogota’s bad reputation of being dangerous, it was a lot to juggle. I was up late packing pepper spray in between determining if I should bring heels or biker boots.&nbsp; <h2>Then I was at Devcon 2022.</h2>“Hi ladies!! OMG! So good seeing you in person,” I ran over to Steph and Daphne after chatting with them online for weeks about the Womxn’s Hub. It was my first time gracing the Agora Convention Bogota.&nbsp;But they didn’t seem happy to see me.&nbsp;“You see that guy right there with the brown backpack?“Yea,” I said as I followed looking over.&nbsp;&nbsp;“He was harassing us while we were trying to take a group photo,” Daphne told me. She looked really shaken up.“Yea he was shouting stuff at us and booing,” Stephanie confirmed.&nbsp;“We just reported him to EF so we’re waiting to see what happens.”&nbsp;They seemed really frazzled. I could tell they were not happy about the situation that ensued moments before I arrived.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“That’s so wack,” I said. What a loser!&nbsp;&nbsp;It was then when I left the girls to tend to my business and the countless tasks on my Devcon to do list.&nbsp;I really couldn’t give the ladies the attention they may have needed because I was with a photographer. One who had graciously accepted my offer to film content for the Verse.Hours later, I’m scrolling through Twitter and I see t<a href="https://twitter.com/daphachar/status/1579879538099879937" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">his twitter thread from Daphne, my fellow&nbsp;industry colleague</a> going viral.&nbsp;<h2>Timeline of the Devcon drama</h2><ul><li>10/11: Daphne tweeted on October 11 about her group’s harassment. Women&nbsp;</li><li>10/12: Violet Verse hosts web3 writer’s workshop at the Womxn’s Hub&nbsp;</li><li>10/12: Bateg enters the chat, subtweeting about the incident<a href="https://twitter.com/bantg/status/1580310136228556800" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/bantg/status/1580310136228556800" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/bantg/status/1580258167669239808" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/bantg/status/1580258167669239808" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a></li><li>10/ 13: “Brown Backpack guy”&nbsp;responds on<a href="https://twitter.com/bejzik8/status/1580627781410385920" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> Twitter to this thread</a> claiming he did not harass the womxn.&nbsp;</li><li>10/13 Cami writes an expose tweet about Blu3 DAO’s mismanaged funds. <a href="https://twitter.com/camiinthisthang/status/1580716130166927360" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://twitter.com/camiinthisthang/status/1580716130166927360" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Read here.</a>10/13: Hacker uncovers “fake git commits”<a href="https://twitter.com/intrinsicrypto/status/1580691898402209792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/intrinsicrypto/status/1580691898402209792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here.</a></li><li>10/14 : Blu3 DAO’s founder’s responds</li><li>10/15 - Daphne (accuser responds)&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>The Blockchain Whisper&nbsp;</h2>In the midst of some of the greatest conversations about technology and innovation, the dark side of Crypto Twitter was unfolding in tandem. From night one, I met some amazing people from around the world who seemingly were nice and were working on dApps such as measuring NFT sentiment through audio bots on Discord.&nbsp;&nbsp;I kept running into Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, at the gym and hotel concierge desk. Buterin is very timid and shy if he’s away from a stage giving a presentation or writing on his laptop. It was hard to believe he is one of the catalysts for a permanent record on the internet.Here’s the deal, what you put on the internet is not yours anyone. As I reflect on what happened socially last week at Devcon in Bogota, I’m reminded to just mind my business and build.&nbsp;It’s baffling to know that I could occupy the same spaces and group chats as the very same people that are trolling and spewing misogynistic behavior.&nbsp;We can’t boast that Web3 is all about community, without having meaningful conversations with others about how we can improve blockchain ethics in our community.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.violetverse.io/token-gated-my-web3-paris-writers-salon-and-blockchain-documentary-MTRTWYVOeP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">WATCH: Token-Gated: My Web3 Paris Writers Salon and Blockchain - Documentary</a>It makes me think that maybe it’s time for me to take more of an active role in making sure we don’t lose sight of what matters most. Like building great products that solve real problems for users—not just because it’s empowering a group, but because it’s profitable and will put us in a better position to shit talk.&nbsp;Crypto isn’t really in the business of charity. At the core, it’s about decentralized finance, privacy and it’s permission less. No matter how many talks about “democratizing” concepts and asking for consent, the industry and the people who are building these products are rooted in protocols that center around their own.&nbsp;I’ve read tweets about how playing victim doesn’t work in crypto culture. I’ve seen tweets pitting women against each other. I’ve gasped at tweets about “grifters.”&nbsp;So much horrible conversation erupted over one twitter thread and we still don’t know exactly what happened.&nbsp;What I’ve observed working in this industry “professionally” for a year is that most of the people creating these cryptographic smart contracts and code have no emotional intelligence.&nbsp;Additionally, they are inappropriate with the IDGAF mentality and barely know how to cover their mouths when they cough.&nbsp;&nbsp;With that knowledge in mind, every move that I make is carefully thought over.Working remotely has been great because I don’t have to respond quickly. I can just stay on mute and blame it on a bad connection until I have a response that works towards a solution.Every 12 seconds ethereum blocks are mined, but that doesn’t mean we need to respond to it rapidly. We do not delegate and work through conflict in a way that moves the culture forward.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When these types of bros come to a conference, I bet they don’t come with their “best behavior.” It’s just not possible. Most of them haven’t gotten laid and live in their parent’s basement because they are “anonymous.” More like INCEL!&nbsp;I’m not saying that brown bag guy is totally excused, because he’s not.&nbsp;Brown bag guy should have minded his business and kept his mouth shut.&nbsp;&nbsp;This industry is disgustingly unapologetic. You will learn that when you rattle the ape, it will become relentless. What we are seeing in the dialogue are the trolling and horrible comments.&nbsp;When there is smoke, crypto people are going to fuel the hell out of it until it’s a full forest fire. After all, they’re navigating the dark forest aimlessly like the rest of us. Maybe not everyone who is lost should be found.&nbsp;<h2>More on the Devcon women</h2>Switching gears, every woman I spoke to about their experience said that the conference subject matter was “too technical.” I only had the time to attend a few workshops because I engaged with my more immediate projects. By making comments like these, it’s no wonder there is a lack of respect for women in the tech community.In this industry, you have to be willing to learn. I remember when I was first starting out, and everything was so confusing. I didn't know what a "blockchain" was, or what a "DeFi" was. But I did my best to learn more about it—and now you couldn't put a matrix in front of me that I couldn't decipher! That's empowering.Here's my advice for women in crypto: stop with the sorority groups and social contest experiences. Get your ass up and code! Start contributing to open-source projects and creating meaningful discussions about technical topics. Begin building the Web3 infrastructure women deserve!I digress… we tend to want to hide from what scares us. We live in a world where we feel an unhealthy and unrealistic pressure to be perfect and now the tech industry records it on the blockchain forever. The truth is that none of us are perfect, not even the crypto bros. Especially, in a space that lacks representation. But it’s OK to fail. Think of it as debugging your life code, and moving through it with grace. ﻿*This is not financial advice. Do your own research.

A recap of Ethereum's Devcon Conference 

🔒 Devcon in Bogota: Misogyny, Danger, and Crypto Bros 🔒

I entered crypto the same way many do, by downloading the Crypto.com App. I then bought my first fraction of a Bitcoin, some Ethereum and obviously some $CRO. As I was buying, the market tanked. Because I was unable to make money with the market in constant decline, I learned to trade. I used (small) leverage in order to short to market as it continued trending downward. I spent countless hours and a gross amount of sleepless nights learning to trade and to do so successfully.&nbsp;My first born was just a year old when I ventured into this crazy world of crypto trading. I continued crypto trading up until my second born was 4 months old. That's when I decided to enter the non-fungible token (NFT) space. For some reason, I thought it NFTs would allow for more time with my children. *facepalm*It originally took a long time to wrap my head around the concept of an NFT. And smart contracts in general. To be perfectly honest, when I bought my first NFT (SolSister on Solana) in December of 2021, I am not sure I understood what I was doing then either, or what I had purchased. I simply knew I liked the roadmap and the fact that it was one of the OG WomeninNFTs projects.&nbsp;<h2>I played around with a couple projects on Solana, mainly sticking to Solsisters.</h2>I then discovered the crypto.com/nft marketplace. Though, I had previously received the notifications for the Loaded Lions and PsychoKitties drops. And to be fair, I wasn't overly interested in anything crypto.com had to offer before January of 2022... I know I know, my fellow Crofam readers, you don't have to say it. There's one beautiful thing about learning to trade before entering the NFT space; I learned to never dwell on missed opportunities as there will always be more.&nbsp;&nbsp;Through December 2021 to January 2022, decided to study all things NFT and smart contracts. I always wanted to help other single mothers, and women in general, share knowledge and teach them to bring in some kind of income. Whether it's from the crypto space, or it be in Web3, or somehow bridging web2 with crypto. The mission was not to not enable them, but to share the knowledge I had come to acquire. Then let them figure out how to use it for themselves, and help fund the beginnings of their journeys.&nbsp;And I could do this all AND tap into my creative side all at the same time? Sign me up! I began to create some pieces that would later be called "Free Mamas", came up with a plan for the "how-to" portion of the mini project, and minted them on crypto.com/nft.&nbsp;In mid-January 2022, I joined my first "crofam" twitter space. Prior I was in WomeninNFTs spaces for Solana and Ethereum. It was a whole different world. The vibe was entirely different than what I had come to know. I quickly noticed that there were in fact very few women in the space. It felt like a boys club. Though I doubt that was the intention. Rather the product of the fact that it was likely a 95 percent male community.&nbsp;I was slightly discouraged. I soon began to wonder if choosing the crypto.org chain was the right choice for my small, women focused project. Then one night, for some unknown reason, I gave another Crofam space a try. This time it was Lazy Horse Race Club. It was the day before the mint of their 2nd collection -- the Ponies. The space was friendly and inviting. They were generous and helped many others who had encountered issues in the crypto and NFT space. It felt like a space and community I could connect with.&nbsp;<h2>The next day, I minted my first Pony.&nbsp;</h2>I began checking into the LHRC space daily. And from there connected with Victorie, who would later become one of my dearest friends in the community. She and I had this idea one morning to create a women's chat group and space. Which, would come to be named Ladies of the LHRC. We even created the female jockey! An avatar individuals could add to the ponies/horses PFPs, to distinguish the women in the crowd from the men (for those that wanted to be distinguished of course). Every Thursday, at 9 p.m. EST, equipped with our female jockeys, I would host the first women focused space for the cronos network, with Victorie and Duchess as my amazing co-hosts, and many LHRC holders joining us. This space existed from the beginning of February to April.&nbsp;On Feb 17th, discovering the Trooprz collection I recently bought into actually has a bow trait. I did not yet have one with the trait. I edited one of my VIP trooprz and then added a giant bow (so as to be easily distinguishable from the proper trait for the collection). It was all in good fun and meant to give mainly myself a bit of a laugh. Little did I know, the bow would later become my signature and part of my personal branding.Come March, I was working so hard (as were many others in the community) to help connect the women from the various corners of the Cronos network. Somehow I managed to land myself a moderator role within the Troopz discord server. A role I was rather proud to get and one I still hold to this day. Being a mod for Troopz has undeniably opened more doors for me. The position created some deep and meaningful relationships with people who are now in my inner circle.As April rolled around and I had stepped down from hosting the weekly Ladies of the LHRC space. To better focus on my personal my next moves, I contemplated applying to become a Community Manager for Troopz. I had was gaining more and more experience running events for the community as a mod. It even gave me serious consideration to taking on more. At that same time, I had begun working casually with the Northern Hippo Syndicate. And within days agreed to become their Community Manager and remain a mod for Troopz. As at that moment, the role was the better fit for what I was trying to accomplish overall, as well as with my schedule as a single mama to toddlers.Additionally, prominent figures me asked to become a regular co-host of Crofam. The largest weekly Twitter space for the Cronos and Crypto.org chains. I co-hosted for 3 or 4 weeks before the host and my fellow co-host took a break for a couple of months. Later I reprised my role for a couple events. I ultimately stepped down entirely so I could better focus my efforts.By mid-May, I had moved up from being the Community Manager and took on the Project Manager role, just a few short weeks before the project launched. Working day and night, alongside my all-male team members, to get the project ready for mint was one of the most exciting and stressful times I have experienced. Admittedly, balancing the needs of a project launch and raising both my toddlers solo, was no easy feat. Many tears fell as I worked hard to make the sacrifice of time be only temporary, all while trying to enjoy the experience.<h2>The next 5 months of minting during a bear market were truly amazing!</h2>And though we have not finished minting out, we have in fact made big strides! The team really learned to work together, through ups and downs. The experience gained from running most of the behind-the-scenes tasks for the project, has been life changing and certainly changed my perspective on NFTs and crypto in general, perhaps for the best.But none of that is to say that I have not had my breakdowns of being frustrated with learning to balance work and kids, or that at times I had felt like I had abandoned my mission of helping onboard women and getting them setup. Though none of that could have been further from the truth. My team graces me with understanding and patience with my need to make mama-duties priority and have been nothing but supportive with my efforts, that never stopped, even when they felt like they did, to help support women in the NFT space in every way I could.&nbsp;All along I had been still buying into women-lead projects on various chains. I had become a mod for SolSisters on Solana, and picked up some NFTs from projects on Cronos with women on the teams, as well as bought into Clinic and Crypto Tech Women on Ethereum, as well as several independent artists and a few mini projects! Solsisters, Clinic and CTW were where I gave the majority of my "free time" however. I quickly fell in love with the educational platform that CTW was creating and wanted to become a part of it somehow as it lines up so beautifully with my original mission.While I was looking into how I could get involved more, members of the Hippo and greater Troopz Whitelist community had expressed interest in having learning resources available to build their confidence in becoming mods, or looking to launch their own discords. And with the experienced I had gained over many months of setting up, managing and moderating discord servers, I reached out to Crypto Tech Women and applied to be able to make that very topic a masterclass available on their education platform. And I was beyond excited to receive the "yes" from them one fateful day!&nbsp;The very professional follow-up video chat took place with their team. The way team conducted business in a different way. It was like a breath of fresh air. The Crypto Tech Women pushed me out of my element and forced me to step up my own game. I was beyond appreciative. That's not to say the ladies were not inviting and friendly, of course they most certainly were, but they were also confident and organized. I left the call having much more respect for the project as a whole. The masterclass will be released soon!&nbsp;Then soon after that, after watching Violet Verse on Twitter for a while and knowing the general idea of the project, I finally gave it a serious look. It didn't take long to fall in love with it and see the potential of where it could go and how it could fit into my greater mission.&nbsp;And so even though the Northern Hippo Syndicate is still my main concern, I have also been shifting my gears back to focusing on my WomeninNFTs stuff and trying to bring even more value to my Free Mama holders and fulfilling my original promises. And I could not be happier for what the future has in store! For more stories check out the <a href="VioletVerse.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VioletVerse.io</a>. *This is not financial advice. Do your own research.<h1> </h1>

From NFT Noob, to NFT Project Manager

A Single Mama's Journey in NFTs

Recently, I had the opportunity to represent the Violet Verse at Messari Mainnet 2022 in NYC. I thought I was walking into a treasure trove of Web3 content shaping the future, but the future didn’t look like what I expected.&nbsp;In September 2022, Messari hosted the international tech conference Mainnet 2022 in Manhattan, New York. Pier 36 welcomed people from all over the world to listen to executives speak on various panels and visit tech company booths. Typical stuff.&nbsp;Big players in the non-fungible tokens, decentralized finance, and blockchain sphere like Solana, Ripple, and Mantra were present. Amongst these prominent companies was a sea of men, free socks, stickers, and mediocre t-shirts but hardly any women. Let alone female leadership. I will admit, there was one robot that was designed as a woman.&nbsp;<h2>Don’t get me wrong, these companies at Mainnet 2022 are building the future.</h2>But it didn’t look nearly like the ideal tech future I was expecting. Most of the executives were predominantly cisgender men. All leading companies with brilliant goals and achievable milestones. Some of the projects these organizations were promoting are some of the most innovative ideas I’ve come across. Such as implementing healthcare services on the blockchain or smart contract development. Yet, these projects appeared to be stuck in an echo chamber of masculinity.Female executives did speak at the event. There was <a href="https://mainnet.events/agenda/speakers/1714658" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Kristin Smith</a>, executive director of the Blockchain Association, who is currently working on public policy and legislation surrounding cryptocurrency and the blockchain. Then there was <a href="https://mainnet.events/agenda/speakers/1708795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Lauren Halstead</a>, who is leading business development for the sports, media, and entertainment sector at Chainlink Labs who spoke on the panel, “Can NFTs Eat More Than Art?” Additionally, various women tech reporters like Tracy Wang, managing editor at CoinDesk and senior crypto and fintech reporter at TechCrunch Anita Ramaswamy were at Mainnet 2022.&nbsp;I got the impression there was very little feminine influence on these tech projects in contrast to the masculine influence because not many of the projects were specifically made for women. Sure, health services on the blockchain sounds appealing but can it help with reproductive rights? Even the line for the men’s bathroom was longer than the women’s (which is a rare sight [if ya know, ya know.]).&nbsp;So, why is this the case? There are plenty of issues the female demographic needs solved on the blockchain. There is an abundance of educated and qualified women to recruit. Then in the Web2 world, the community has already identified the gender-gap, a foundational issue of the current tech infrastructure.&nbsp;<h3 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/the-rights-paradox-and-roe-vs-wade-C720Tf_MzC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">READ: The Rights Paradox and Roe vs. Wade</a></h3>In 2022, within the 121 top crypto companies around the world, the <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/investing/cryptocurrency/less-than-5-of-crypto-entrepreneurs-are-women" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Firm Crypto Head</a> reports only five are led by women: that’s less than five percent. Unfortunately, the likelihood of that number&nbsp;increasing over the years is very little.To make an actual pivot would take much longer than the tech industry would like to wait.&nbsp;The world of crypto, blockchain, and Web3 should be way more advanced. At Mainnet 2022, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, said, “One of the biggest things holding back crypto at large is tribalism.” Respectfully, no. The biggest thing holding back crypto is the fact that it’s a tech bros’ club.&nbsp;<h2><img src="https://i.ibb.co/CzyskP1/20220921-150427.jpg">So, what’s the future look like?</h2>Currently, at least at Mainnet 2022, it looks like Patagonia vest wearing cisgender patriarchal tech bros. LOL. But really, while the technology is evolving the cultural infrastructure is not. Qualified women are available in Web2 but the problem is the tech bros leading these companies are not inviting or inspiring the feminine community. Forget considering their wants and needs and integrating them into web3 development.&nbsp;Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe it’s because the gender-pay gap prevented women from affording to purchase a $1,200 Mainnet Ticket. Or maybe it’s the fact that only<a href="https://blockfi.com/blockfi-survey-reveals-extent-of-gender-gap-in-cryptocurrency-investing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> nine percent of 1,023 female consumers</a> understand what cryptocurrency is. I’m not sure.&nbsp;<img src="https://i.ibb.co/R0PRtGh/20221016-090600.jpg">But here’s hoping that trans/non-binary folks pull an underdog move; and develop Web3 into the queer queendom it deserves to be.&nbsp;Where do you think the future of women in Web3 is heading? Tweet us your answer @thevioletverse to have your answer shared with our community. *This is not financial advice. Do your own research.

If tech conferences are the future, why does it look like all men?

Messari Mainnet 2022: A Conference of Mainly Men

<h1> </h1><h1>1. OpenSea</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/qWkvT8V/opensea-20220309114535-288808.jpg"> As one of the first and largest NFT marketplaces on a global scale, <a href="https://opensea.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OpenSea</a> is definitely one of the most widely used NFT marketplace sites. <a href="https://opensea.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OpenSea</a> supports compatibility with the Ethereum Blockchain, Polygon, and others. Most NFT marketplace sites will require upfront gas fees before users sell or buy NFT assets. However, <a href="https://opensea.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OpenSea</a> provides special perks for NFT creators. They can sell their NFTs without having to pay the gas fee first. This feature is known as "lazy minting". However, <a href="https://opensea.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OpenSea</a> will still charge a service fee of 2.5% of every NFT asset that has been sold on its site. <a href="https://opensea.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OpenSea</a> charges buyers a service fee for fixed-price sales. Meanwhile, for sales that use an auction system, the seller will pay the fee. <h1>2. Axie Infinity Marketplace</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/LR45QFf/images-1.jpg"> <a href="https://app.axieinfinity.com/marketplace/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Axie Infinity</a> is a gaming metaverse that allows users to raise and breed digital pets called Axie. Each Axie has unique and distinct characteristics.&nbsp;Axie owners can pit their pet Axies against each other.&nbsp;Each player must own at least three Axies before they can start competing with other <a href="https://app.axieinfinity.com/marketplace/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Axie Infinity</a> players. <a href="https://app.axieinfinity.com/marketplace/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Axie Infinity</a> is built on the Ethereum blockchain. <a href="https://app.axieinfinity.com/marketplace/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Axie Infinity</a> is a type of play-to-earn game, where you can earn tokens ($AXS or $SLP) that can be cashed in as rewards.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.axieinfinity.com/marketplace/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Axie Infinity</a> will deduct 5% from buyers and sellers who make transactions.&nbsp;In addition, you also have to pay a certain fee if you want to keep your Axies. <h1>3. Rarible</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/YcFJWnn/images-2.jpg"> <a href="https://rarible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rarible</a> is best known as an NFT platform for digital art. <a href="https://rarible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rarible</a> provides NFTs from various categories, ranging from photography, music, digital art, domains, metaverse, games, and more. Some NFTs are sold at a fixed price, while some are sold on an auction system.&nbsp; One of the advantages of the <a href="https://rarible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rarible</a> platform is that you can earn royalties from the NFTs you resell. This means you can create a passive source of income. Apart from that, you can also earn rewards from using <a href="https://rarible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rarible</a>.&nbsp;The rewards are paid in the form of <a href="https://rarible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rarible's</a> native currency, it's $RARI token. Like any other marketplace, <a href="https://rarible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rarible</a> will deduct around 5% from each NFT sale and split it equally between buyers and sellers. In this case, both buyers and sellers will have to pay 2.5% of the NFT sale price. <h1>4. Magic Eden</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/2YhSNN9/images-3.jpg"> <a href="https://magiceden.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magic Eden</a> is an exclusive secondary market for NFTs built on Solana blockchain and number one app for trading Solana NFTs. You'll need a <a href="https://phantom.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solana Wallet</a> to buy and sell NFTs on <a href="https://magiceden.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magic Eden</a>. <a href="https://phantom.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phantom</a> offers one of the most popular and widely used wallets on the market. You can use it to store $SOL tokens and NFTs. Additionally, you can use it to store USDC stablecoins and the extension works on Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge. there are a few points you should keep in mind when selling NFTs on <a href="https://magiceden.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magic Eden</a>. The original Artist or developer behind the project can receive a sales fee. In the example below, Artist gets 5.5% of the sale price. <a href="https://magiceden.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magic Eden</a> also charges a transaction fee on all sales, which is 2%. <h1>5. SuperRare</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/RbNbCPS/images-4.jpg"> <a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a> is a peer-to-peer digital art marketplace that connects creators and art collectors.&nbsp;As one of the best places to buy and sell NFTs, <a href="https://rarible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rarible</a> is still relatively new, so it only has a few creators active on the platform. <a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a> itself is quite exclusive, as only creators who meet the criteria can join the platform. If you want to join the platform, you can submit your profile to be reviewed by the <a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a> team.&nbsp;They will use several metrics as a basis for evaluation. Unlike other marketplaces that allow creators to mint and sell iterations of the same art collection, <a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a> only allows one edition of each NFT that is truly unique.&nbsp; In terms of payment, <a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a> only accepts $ETH payments. When you buy NFTs on <a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a>, you have to pay the gas fees of the $ETH. <a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a> will deduct 15% from each sale. However, they also provide a 10% royalty, when the NFT asset changes hands from one party to another. <a href="https://superrare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperRare</a> also charges 3% of the selling price of the NFT to the buyer. <h1>6. NBA Top Shot</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/cNjds7L/images-5.jpg"> If you're a basketball fans, <a href="https://nbatopshot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NBA Top Shot</a> is the perfect NFT marketplace. With an official license from the NBA, this platform facilitates NFT transactions in the form of video clips and highlights of NBA matches. The number of users of this platform is 534K, with a transaction volume of $<a href="tel:97255" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">972.55</a>M. <a href="https://nbatopshot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NBA Top Shot</a> is a closed marketplace, meaning that all NFTs on NBA Top Shot cannot be transacted outside of <a href="https://nbatopshot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NBA Top Shot</a>. You can only buy and sell these NFTs on <a href="https://www.dapperlabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dapper Labs</a> $FLOW blockchain platform. Even so, registering an account and purchasing directly on their website is relatively easy and fast. Some of the collections on <a href="https://nbatopshot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NBA Top Shot</a> are still cheap, only around $2 - $10, so the opportunity to invest here is still relatively large.DWYOR. <h1>7. Nifty Gateway</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/3C8n83N/images-6.jpg"> <a href="https://www.niftygateway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nifty Gateway</a> is also a creator-exclusive NFT trading platform that sits on top of the Ethereum blockchain. The NFTs on <a href="https://www.niftygateway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nifty Gateway</a> are known as "Nifties". <a href="https://www.niftygateway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nifty Gateway</a> is not truly decentralized, as the digital assets are stored on the platform, not on the blockchain. Nifties will be traded every three weeks. If you want to buy NFTs on <a href="https://www.niftygateway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nifty Gateway</a>, you can send a "blind" bid, participate in a raffle or bid in an auction. In general, the resale value of Nifties is very high. In addition, the creator of the NFT can earn up to 10% royalty every time the NFT is resold.&nbsp;The platform is still not very transparent about gas fees. However, it is certain that <a href="https://www.niftygateway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nifty Gateway</a> deducts around 5% from each sale plus $0.30 for transaction processing fees. <h1>8. Foundation</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/1fdcQ1P/images-7.jpg"> <a href="https://foundation.app/nfts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foundation</a> is also one of the exclusive NFT trading platforms, as it is only for selected artists.&nbsp;Unlike <a href="https://www.niftygateway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nifty Gateway</a>, this platform accepts both popular and unknown artists. <a href="https://foundation.app/nfts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foundation</a> is built on the Ethereum blockchain. The vision of Foundation is to promote art by connecting creators and collectors. If you want to sell NFTs on the <a href="https://foundation.app/nfts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foundation</a> platform, you'll need to fill out a registration form and show your art portfolio.&nbsp;<a href="https://foundation.app/nfts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foundation</a> will then review your profile and send you an invitation if your application is successful.&nbsp;However, if you want to be a collector only, you only need to have <a href="https://metamask.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MetaMask</a> or Wallet Connect.<a href="https://foundation.app/nfts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foundation</a> does not charge its buyers, but they do apply a 10% deduction from all sales. Meanwhile, gas fees on the platform are not fixed and can fluctuate depending on the traffic on the network. <h1>9. Venly</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/JKzZSnG/images-8.jpg"> <a href="https://www.venly.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Venly</a> is a digital <a href="https://wallet.venly.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wallet</a> provider, like <a href="https://metamask.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metamask</a>, as well as a peer-to-peer NFT marketplace.&nbsp;They focus on video game assets. To date, <a href="https://www.venly.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Venly</a> has over 200K gamers who can create, buy, and sell game characters, weapons, and other collectibles.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.venly.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Venly</a> itself is not purely blockchain-based. However, the platform has partnered with Polygon, Avalanche, and Binance Smart Chain, so you can make payments using cryptocurrency. You can also use fiat money payments through <a href="https://paypal.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PayPal</a>. This is a great feature, especially if you want to avoid gas fees. Meanwhile, if you want to pay with crypto, you will need <a href="https://wallet.venly.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Venly Wallet</a> or <a href="https://metamask.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MetaMask</a>.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.venly.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Venly</a> gives a 2% discount for each transaction. On the other hand, they also offer a 10% royalty for every resale that occurs. In addition, the platform also charges a withdrawal fee of 2.9% with a minimum withdrawal amount of $5. Like other platforms, <a href="https://www.venly.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Venly</a> also offers both fixed price and auction systems. <h1>10. AtomicHub</h1> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/WVBVYr0/images-10.jpg"> <a href="https://wax.atomichub.io/settings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AtomicHub</a> is arguably one of the best NFT marketplace recommendations. The commission deduction fee applied by this platform is relatively low, only 2% of the total price sold. The interesting thing about this marketplace is that there is no gas fee for each NFT creation, which is rarely applied to other marketplaces, such as <a href="https://opensea.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OpenSea</a> (when using the Ethereum blockchain, while Polygon blockchain users have no gas fee). Unfortunately, <a href="https://wax.atomichub.io/settings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AtomicHub</a> only accepts $WAX tokens as payment. So, how about the Fevany recommendations above? Hope you like it. I'm so sorry if there is a word error in the writing. Next time, I will make more interesting educational articles. See you dear❤💕

List of the best NFT Marketplace sites, Royalty, and Transaction Fees

Best 10 NFT Marketplace Recomendations

It's been a wild ride, and we've only been live on the FLOW blockchain mainnet for a month. Flow is a layer one blockchain with its own set of protocols and programming language called cadence. It also has its community and is home to NFT projects like Crypto Kitties and NBA Top Shot. FLOW is one of the first blockchains to be created out of the need to control its digital collectibles. It is semi-centralized. You can upload your contracts for a minimal gas fee. Still, getting listed on popular wallets and decentralized exchanges or even inputting a custom logo on the block explorer called Flowscan is a corporate process. We've had to submit various google forms and email random people to create space for the Violet Verse.&nbsp; We didn't know what we were doing regarding $VV liquidity pools, but we've gotten the hang of it now that we got our feet wet on our first interactions. It's about learning to test the deep waters and finding new ways to grow your savings.&nbsp; And remember—this is a bear market! Degenerates worldwide are rug-pulling, scamming, and swapping at every opportunity. The US feds just raised their capital rates by a quarter this week!&nbsp; <h2 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/the-violet-verse-web3-glossary-TLraj5m2VD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent;">Read our Web3 Glossary </a></h2> Liquidity pools are a great way to grow your savings. There are three things you should know about liquidity for $VV. Before understanding $VV liquidity and how it is maintained, we must first discuss the concept of liquidity pools in the decentralized finance industry. Liquidity pools are the backbone of the decentralized finance industry. It's also an advanced strategy for Defi traders. If you're a pro at trading NFTs, it's time to explore the rabbit hole of blockchain and ERC-20 tokens. The concept is simple: you put your token into a pool with others, and everyone gets interested. It's like a group savings account, but you can pull out at any time if you need to take money out or need cash for spending purposes. Liquidity pools are when pairs of tokens come together to create value. Anyone can make the "pairs" if they have the contract address. And the incentives for throwing your "tokens" into pools are great. If you are the first Defi trader to create a pair, you can potentially earn interest on future amounts deposited in the "pair" initially created! Secondly, based on the decentralized exchange, their governance structure can offer users high-interest rates on stable coin-like pairs. It's like a group savings account, but you can pull out at any time if you need to take money out or need cash for spending purposes.&nbsp; And they're not just suitable for people who want to save—they're also great for speculators who want to make money by taking advantage of arbitrage between two tokens. For example, if you think that $VV will go up in value relative to $XYZ, you could buy $XYZ with $VV and hold it until the price difference goes away. <iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cizLhxSKrAc?showinfo=0"></iframe> Interacting in this type of environment is where decentralized finance starts getting interesting—you're gathering information about how markets work and how your money can go from 100 to 30 in seconds! The rollercoaster ride has been quite educational.&nbsp; Here's what happened so far with $VV…&nbsp; <ol><li>On September 1, I created an airdrop promotion like most ICOs ( initial coin offerings). For the first 500 wallet setups on The Violet Verse, 777 $VV tokens would be airdropped to new profile accounts. It was supposed to be an easy way to onboard users to the platform while allowing readers to purchase token-gated content. The contract on the<a href="https://flowscan.org/contract/A.f5f7db710acb59d3.VioletVerse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;"> mainnet has been live and moving a lot.&nbsp;</a></li><li>By September 15, our GTM strategy demonstrated very little engagement, so I switched approaches and<a href="https://galxe.com/violetverse/campaign/GC7isUtmgh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224); background-color: transparent;"> created a quest campaign on Galaxy.</a> In over 24 hours, the campaign went viral. More than 900+ new profiles were on the Verse, and the 777 airdrops maxed out!&nbsp;</li><li>Based on the campaign contract, one wallet racked up 13K+ $VV tokens by creating a bunch of fake accounts with emails. So instead of having 500 wallets and 500 token holders. The data showed that there were 128 unique token holders and 900+ wallets.&nbsp;</li><li>Meanwhile, the quest campaign was&nbsp;still active, and people wanted their $VV tokens in exchange for completing the assignment. New $VV holders and DeFi Traders flooded our Twitter DMs and Discord server to inquire about the airdrop! I was not expecting it to go as viral, but I was grateful for the massive increase in engagement across all social accounts. We did get some fabulous followers from the campaign. Most of them came from various corners of the globe.&nbsp;</li><li>At this point, our engage-to-earn feature was not live. So to encourage more participation in the contract, I decided to publish several token-gated content pieces. These were mainly videos and photos of our events. A few holders purchased the content in less than 24 hours.&nbsp;But I found that these were not the opportunistic defi-traders; these were $VV holders who attended IRL events.&nbsp;</li><li>Still, the top token-holders were not budging on the thousands of $VV tokens they unfairly racked up. Some came to our Discord and asked how to swap $VV or how to buy $VV. I naively dropped a link to <a href="https://app.increment.fi/token?tokenKey=A.f5f7db710acb59d3.VioletVerse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26); background-color: transparent;">Flow's decentralized exchange Incremental.fi, which led me to create a liquidity pool to experiment.&nbsp;</a></li><li>I deposited 100 $FLOW tokens, which translated to about 20000 $VV tokens, based on cryptographic algorithms. This liquidity pair amounted to a 200:1 ratio, a healthy amount to start with when a social token has no value.&nbsp;</li><li>I naively announced it to our Defi Traders on Discord, which was wrong or maybe a good move because I slowly witnessed the $VV liquidity pool decrease from $130 to $15. The $VV contract on the chain even has the evidence.&nbsp;</li><li>Meanwhile, on Twitter, I was furious. Wtf! Why are my new holders dumping so quickly? A woman in Web3 based in Myanmar slid in my DMs and confessed that the $VV airdrop went viral in Myanmar's facebook land. They recognized the value of $VV and $FLOW offloaded. Am I mad about this? No, I'm intrigued. I am even more inspired and motivated to create liquidity pools that are untouchable from opportunistic traders and create ways for equitable airdrops for true $VV tokenholders.&nbsp;</li></ol>Key Defi Learnings:&nbsp;<ol><li>Make sure your airdrop doesn't amount to more than 10 USD. There's an equation in the video to follow. If the math ain't mathing, don't do a merkle airdrop. Maybe whitelist your wallet addresses after they verify or prove their true fandom.&nbsp;</li><li>Make sure you airdrop your social token to audiences that aren't going to dump it immediately.&nbsp;</li><li>Test out a sample liquidity pool with an amount you're not afraid to loose. For VV, that was less than 150 USD.&nbsp;</li></ol><img src="https://i.ibb.co/MCvRbF1/Screen-Shot-2022-09-26-at-9-33-10-PM.png"> Learn more <a href="https://coinvise.notion.site/What-are-Liquidity-Pools-LPs-bdab50a9a7de4881aea8a9465f877c3d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Stay tuned for more liquidity lipgloss updates!&nbsp; **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events. <h1> </h1>

"Liquidation Sale everything must go," that's what our new $VV token holders have been doing according to the transactions on the FLOW blockchain. 

🔒Liquidity Lipgloss : The $VV Token Airdrop Report🔒

Airdrop is one of the cryptocurrency assets that is sought after by investors in this investment world. With airdrops, someone or a community will benefit for free.In the cryptocurrency world, you can get free coins or crypto tokens with airdrops. In short, an airdrop is a free gift of crypto assets by the owner to a community or individual.So,&nbsp;curious to know more about airdrops and how to get them? Relax, we’ve got you covered.<h1>What is Airdrop?</h1>Airdrop is a free gift of crypto assets to individuals or communities. Because it is given for free, airdrops are&nbsp;common promotional strategies in marketing.Airdrop can be obtained in various ways., The first, is buying crypto assets through an (Initial Coin Offering) (ICO). The second, an initial coin offering before the exchange shows an official listing.When participating in an airdrop, tokens are usually prepared for pre-existing blockchain holders., Such as Bitcoin/Ethereum/Binance Smart Chain/Avalanche/Polygon/Cosmos/Flow Blockchain and many others.<a href="https://www.violetverse.io/the-violet-verse-web3-glossary-TLraj5m2VD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out the Violet Verse Glossary</a>The purpose of airdrops is to increase public awareness of new crypto assets. It can also increase trading volume on the exchange platform when the company launches it onto the exchange.By giving away crypto assets for free, figures conducting the airdrop expect traders to have increased awareness. That way, later when the asset is listed on the exchange, the price can soar quickly.<h2>How to Get Free Crypto Airdrops?</h2>After learning what an airdrop is, you must be wondering about how to get money from airdrops, right? To get it, there are ways to achieve your goal based on the type of airdrop as below!<h3>Standard Airdrop</h3>This type of airdrop only requires you to sign up for updates or newsletters through the provider's website. You only need to register your name and email address.<h3>Bounty Airdrop</h3>To snag this airdrop share, the host asks you to repost, forward, or retweet the airdrop provider's web link. Then, invite your followers to join the event organized by the airdrop provider.<h3>Holder Airdrop</h3>This method requires you to own certain crypto assets stored in a crypto wallet such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). You will receive the airdropped assets according to the ratio set by the provider.<h3>Exclusive Airdrop</h3>An exclusive asset distribution activity is similar to a giveaway. This activity is usually managed by websites and social media accounts with many followers. As a follower of these social media accounts, you are eligible to participate in this exclusive airdrop.<h2>However, there are also airdrop scams.</h2>There are currently many new scams under the guise of airdrops such as the following!<h3>Data Theft</h3>Usually, fraudsters will convince their victims to access a website or link that is actually a trap. On the website, all the victim's personal data will be collected.The stolen data includes email addresses, social media, and crypto wallets complete with passwords. The data can later be sold by fraudsters to third parties or used for phishing.<h3>Private Key Theft</h3>Every crypto wallet has a public key and a private key. Public keys are keys that can be shared with other users to make transactions. Meanwhile, private keys are secret and should not be known to others.Usually, when sending an airdrop, the company that will distribute crypto assets will ask for the public key, not the private key. Giving the private key to others means opening up opportunities for your wallet to be hacked.<h3>Referral Theft</h3>Many platforms utilize referral codes to increase the number of users or transactions for their business. Typically, they ask you to fill out a form on a website.After that, the personal data you fill in will be used for account registration on a different platform. If used for fraud, they will use your referral code for personal gain.That's Fevany's explanation of crypto airdrops that you can try to get crypto coins and tokens for free. In addition to increasing knowledge about cryptocurrency, this is also an additional pocket money, especially for students. Good luck friends!! Join the <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVioletVerse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Violet Verse</a> to access more valuable Web3 content. **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

Crypto Airdrop: A Violet Verse Beginner’s Guide

What Is A Crypto Airdrop?

<h1>How To Start A Web3 Fashion Brand</h1>Fashion Utility is the new thing, and <a href="https://www.tials.world/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tials.World</a> is making waves to win over a crowd of innovative customers.Tials is a fashion community platform that offers design utility, fashion education resources and sustainable supply chain practices. The company was founded by designer Stephanie Srikandi Vermaas, who says she wanted to create a platform where designers can freely share their ideas with others around the world. "I got into Web3 a year ago, but I've been in the fashion industry for 15 years," said Stephanie. "I always wanted to create a sustainable and ethical clothing brand, and it has always been at the core of my mission."With this membership token, collectors be able to access exclusive features on their platform such as a fashion accelerator, minting phygital items that are co-created by the community, voting rights on proposals, and more. In addition, token holders will also gain access to discounts and perks from fashion partners, like $VV.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.violetverse.io/digital-fashion-not-just-a-trend-but-the-future-qILDn519hC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read Digital Fashion: Not Just a Trend but the Future</a> Tials.world NFT is led by Stephanie (a designer), Erika Castro (Community &amp; Partnerships ), and Tamara Dalah&nbsp; (a Artists &amp; Designer). Each team member brings their own unique skill set to the table, including educating their evolving community on the NFT membership's utility and upcoming roadmap plans. How does it work? It's simple! You just need to purchase your membership token using their site. Once it's delivered straight into your Ethereum (MetaMask or Rainbow) wallet, all you need do is connect to their private Discord channels using your wallet address and off you go to Tials universe. **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

Tials.world is launching a 2,222 NFT Membership Collection to celebrate the launch of their Web3 membership this fall! 

People of the Verse: TIALS.WORLD

Premiering on this platform, fashionistas and reality TV show winners experienced the novel ways in which trend influencers utilized NFT/Web3 events to promote digital fashion.Nolcha Shows took over the 69th floor of the World Trade Center. The discovery platform that has promoted and elevated innovative brands over the last 14 years, transformed the 37,000 square foot venue into a two and half day experience. Full of web3 education, virtual reality activations, runway shows, and entertainment, it was an event not to be missed.The goal? Connect&nbsp;and build communities across lifestyle fashion and tech-driven Web3.&nbsp;<h3 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/balenciaga-is-the-face-of-decentralized-fashion-ohceDigFhv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">READ: Balenciaga is the Face of Decentralized Fashion</a></h3>The first day debuted two runway shows. One in the afternoon and one in the evening. The shows featured trendsetting, sustainable designers presenting their runway S/S 2023 collections including clothing brands.Such brands include<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/host-var-23/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/host-var-23/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Host and Var</a>,<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/kaiane-designs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/kaiane-designs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Kaiane Designs</a>,<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/the-tailory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/the-tailory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">The Tailory NYC</a>,<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/mauricio-alpizar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/mauricio-alpizar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Mauricio Alpizar</a>,<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/maya-seyferth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/maya-seyferth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Maya Seyferth</a>,<a href="https://nazranaanj.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nazranaanj.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Nazraana Designs</a> and accessory brands<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/accessories-cofi-leathers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/accessories-cofi-leathers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CoFi</a>, <a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/zashadu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/zashadu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Zashadu</a>,<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/accessories-aumora-gems/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/accessories-aumora-gems/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Aumora Gems</a>,<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/accessories-nandanie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/accessories-nandanie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Nandanie</a>, and<a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/anna-zuckerman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nolchashows.com/designers/anna-zuckerman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Anna Zuckerman</a>.&nbsp;Many influencers and fashionistas were in attendance as well. Including Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice and reality TV Show Love Island Season 8 winner, Ekin-Su. James Derrick, a TikTok influencer was present and even one of the show models.The second day was an educational summit full of panel discussions and presentations. Industry leaders spoke to the future of Web3 across fashion. Many of these panelists and moderators previously held different careers like lawyers, toy makers, and investors. Before pivoting their respective journeys and career experience into a new industry, these panelists were and still experts. <img src="https://i.ibb.co/Kb7N9DH/1.png">For instance, audience members were fortunate to learn from female-led Investments &amp; Innovation presented by<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> BAD BITCH EMPIRE</a>. In addition, other panels were led by members of Galaxy and the Fashion DAO.&nbsp;The world of cryptocurrency is<a href="https://careergroupcompanies.com/blog/career/the-male-dominated-world-of-crypto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://careergroupcompanies.com/blog/career/the-male-dominated-world-of-crypto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">predominantly male.</a> And there is already discussion about the origin of the gender gap in crypto. Additionally, how to make it more of an inclusive space. Touching on some of these topics at the panels, speakers shared their sentiments and action items. Specifically, regarding how to make the digital world more inclusive and diverse.Here are some of the key takeaways from the panelists:&nbsp;<ul><li>It is important to provide opportunities in the form of investments, mentorship, and access to the next generation to continue expanding luxury and fashion in the metaverse.</li><li>Women face many inequities (i.e. wage gap, gender inequality, etc.) and besides institutional change, perseverance and dedication are integral to overcome these obstacles to succeed as women in business.</li><li>There is a growing need for Web3 strategies to cultivate community and foster two-way consumer conversations that are set to take place with blockchain technology and the formation of DAOs.</li><li>Digital fashion is not just a passing trend or fad, but really the future. There is great traction about more fashion in the Metaverse and this is going to continue to grow.</li><li>The world is still trying to figure out how to regulate NFTs and there is some legislation around them, but much is still unknown. There are so many predictions about the scope of the metaverse economy, but people are still trying to figure out where in the metaverse this value will be held.</li></ul><h1> </h1>**Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

Digital fashion is not just a passing trend or fad, but really the future. There is great traction about more fashion in the Metaverse and this is going to continue to grow. $VV Core Contributor Reports from the front row. 


Digital Fashion: Not Just a Trend but the Future

The luxury fashion house has had many reincarnations since its visionary designer retired 50 years ago. Today, gamers and crypto degens are flocking to the brand for cheeky tech-centric clothing that speaks to them. What is driving this reemergence of style and tech from an iconic traditional fashion brand? $VV investigates. 


Balenciaga is the Face of Decentralized Fashion

DIESEL, the company that brought you the world's most innovative denim and now apparel, has released its Spring/Summer 2023 Collection in Milan this past week. Over 5,000 attendees will receive NFTs as a commemorative digital collectible! Moreover, also attending were NFT collectors, who received a free ticket with the purchase of their AW22 runway pieces.The collection is anchored in experimentation and subversion. Highlights include elegantly distressed denim devoré tops and corsets, denim roughly embroidered with torn tulle—pieces trimmed with raw denim, and distressed denim is held by stitching lines to bring control to the destruction. Scans of distressed denim are featured on second-skin trompe-l'oeil prints. Bonded leather jackets are cut with raw edges, and acid floral slip dresses are trimmed with lace, as are tank minidresses with frills at the neck and arm. The digital fashion collection closely resembled the physical version. NFT holder were even granted ticket access. A $VV collector also was granted a ticket, but she couldn't get in! Apparently the door was insane, as per usual. Anyways, there are 3-digital collectibles on Opensea "Buy Now" going for .9 ETH. h<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ttps://opensea.io/collection/dieselnfts</a> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/RcM4wwJ/1.png">All models were very diverse and exotic looking, which was exciting! The clothes reminded me of a grungy Lower East Side, NY vibe. My favorite Deisel jeans were black, and I wore them for years until I grew out of them (and they were given to Goodwill). This collection is sure to make an impact on fashion trends for years to come! Plus, Julia Fox, Normani and Skepta were in attendance! <img src="https://i.ibb.co/Qdv4VCy/normani.png"> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/Rvk44YW/5.png"> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/qWt7pRC/4.png">Photos Courtesy of Diesel **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

Diesel shut down the Milan streets and gave out NFTs. 

Token-Gated| Milan Fashion Week 

I landed at Charles De Gaulle airport in a field of tall pampas, the aesthetic currently defining the modern cool girl. It's been two years since I traveled to Paris. The last time I was here was for Paris Fashion Week; COVID was like a rumor. Due to the virus outbreak, many large-scale fashion shows were canceled by the hour.&nbsp;This time, my Paris vibe consisted of the Ethereum Crypto Conference, one of the highest caliber of crypto conferences one should attend in the blockchain space. For many of us, this would be our first time attending the meeting with big hopes that would soon fall too short. I'll explain later. However, I think the cultural relevance of the French influence has a lot to say about the determination of Web3.&nbsp;I was in Paris for a Blockchain conference and also to shop. When we arrived, it was like a 100-degree heat wave. The apartment was on the 6th floor, and the elevator was broken for three days. I was also a bit annoyed with my best friend. She was MIA because she had no idea how to tie her shoelaces, let alone do anything else without me telling her how or where she should go next.For many of my colleagues, this would be their first time attending the conference with big hopes of living out a tech version of&nbsp;Emily in Paris. But for me, it was about more than just learning how to build dApps or set up a DAO—it was about showing my support for Web3 as a whole and visiting the city of love.&nbsp;I know what you're thinking: "Why is she talking about Web3? Isn't that just slang for Ethereum?" Well… kind of. Web3 is a term that describes Ethereum's vision for the future of decentralized internet applications (dApps). But in reality, it's a mix of many ecosystems, what people are building, and why we should be bullish.&nbsp;A lot of outsiders think Web3 and NFTs happen through online interactions, but in-person meetups are what make the most magic.&nbsp;Later that week, I hosted a Web3 writers salon in Paris. The intimate gathering was a complete success! I had been planning to host such an event for some time, but I was unsure who would attend and if it would be a sponsored event.&nbsp;Eventually, I invited a group of friends and colleagues who share my passion for the future of technology and literature. We gathered in a beautiful French apartment overlooking the Seine river. We had a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower from our window. The night ended with us drinking champagne and eating sushi while chattering about our subsequent crypto events.&nbsp; Video Editor and Producer: Matthew Mills **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

This is my short diary of my Paris experience,.

Token-Gated: My Web3 Paris Writers Salon and Blockchain  - Documentary

Given recent security incidents such as the <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/03/solana-wallet-hack/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Solana wallet hack</a>, users in Web3 need to remain diligent to maximize their security practices.&nbsp;Let’s dive into a few common questions surrounding Web3 user security.<h2>What are some browser security tips?</h2>Use a browser with built-in ad blocking features like <a href="https://brave.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Brave Browser</a>. This will reduce the chances of seeing malicious advertisements that could mislead you into browsing to fake websites or downloading malware.Double check that your connection uses ‘https’, often indicated by a padlock 🔒 in the address bar. Brave does this by default and for other browsers, there are extensions like <a href="https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">HTTPS Everywhere</a>.Also, take advantage of browser privacy features such as preventing cross-site tracking and browser fingerprinting. This will reduce the chances of your data being used across sites, which can, in worst cases, be leveraged for an attack.<h2>Any password storage recommendations?</h2>Password management is critical to maintaining complex and unique credentials to the various sites, apps and wallets you may use. It is strongly recommended to use some form of encrypted database to store your credentials.A good password manager should also provide strong, randomized passwords for new entries, this way you never use the same password more than once across your accounts. There are reputable cloud-based solutions like <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">LastPass</a> and <a href="https://www.dashlane.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Dashlane</a>, and for those who prefer offline solutions, open-source titan <a href="https://keepass.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">KeePass</a> has long been the standard for security experts.<h2>There was a Solana wallet hack, is there anything the wallet user could have done to protect their digital assets?</h2>The recent Solana hack on August 2, 2022 has resulted in thousands of compromised Solana wallets for more than $5 million in USD. This could have been prevented through the use of cold wallets, a more secure, albeit slightly less convenient method of storing crypto assets. In tech, the term cold is generally synonymous with offline.By transferring funds into a cold wallet like <a href="https://www.ledger.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Ledger</a> or <a href="https://trezor.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Trezor</a>, users are completely insulated against these types of attacks. This is because the keys used to transfer the funds exist only on the cold wallet. Cold wallets can store the keys offline, whereas custodial, or “hot”, wallets like Solana wallet require a constant internet connection. Hot wallets are far more convenient and easy to use compared to cold wallets, because the hot wallet provider takes custody of the seed phrase (which is like a password) for the wallet. However, it is strongly recommended that users with substantial portfolios use hot wallets for their blockchain assets.<h3 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/blockchain-innovation-and-our-future-L2PyYvpei1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">READ: </a><a href="https://www.violetverse.io/blockchain-innovation-and-our-future-L2PyYvpei1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Token-Gated : Blockchain, Innovation, and Our Future</a></h3>Brave Wallet is native to Brave browser and offers strong protection while also being compatible with hardware wallets.What best security practices are you seeing in Web2 that can be applied to Web3?Some of the easiest strategies that can be taken from Web2 into Web3 are basic credential hygiene and security awareness principles to help you spot scams, such as fake Twitter support.Almost all wallets now require 12 word seed phrases (or more) which offer strong protection against brute-force hacks. One of the biggest areas of vulnerability is the failure for individuals to detect scams.&nbsp;It is important to remember that it is highly unusual for ‘Coinbase Support‘ or ‘Metamask Support‘ to DM you on Twitter to help you with your wallet issue. It is also never a good idea to share your seed phrase; sharing your seed phrase with someone is almost a guaranteed way to have your assets stolen. You wouldn’t give someone your bank password, so why would you give someone your seed phrase? It’s basically the same thing here.With these tips you can continue to explore web3 and manage your web3 assets with confidence. Follow Violet Verse on Twitter for more security related updates!&nbsp; ﻿**Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

Safety and security take on whole new meanings in Web3, the Violet Verse is here to tell you what’s up.

Best Web3 Security Practices You Should Remember 

Let the Violet Verse tell you everything wrong with Metawashing. With the tools blockchain technology has granted us, this technology has opened the door for new creative products and worlds to be made. This comes with some controversy in terms of the possible effects the production of NFTs have on its environment.&nbsp;But there shouldn't be much controversy if industries involved in blockchain really understood how energy consumption and sustainability actually works.Now if you don't know, metawashing is coined by the term greenwashing. According to Eco-Age, Metawashing is when a brand spends more time and money on marketing it's virtual products metaverse projects and NFTs as sustainable instead of actually minimizing its sustainability impact. Greenwashing was coined back in the 80's by infamous environmentalist Jay Westerveld after getting a note from hotel staff in Fiji that re-using their hotel towels will "save the environment." And did it? Well no, obviously.This may not be where greenwashing started, but coining the term created awareness enough for major corporations to now smear the "3 R's" all over ad campaigns without actually helping alleviate environmental impact. This essentially helped nothing and stirred up an eternal pot of problem for years to come. From corps like SC Johnson faking the funk with their Windex Ocean recycled bottles all the way to the fashion world like H&amp;Ms "Looop Island" Campaign; <a href="https://www.renewablematter.eu/articles/article/unsustainable-fashion-h-and-m-is-being-sued-for-greenwashing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">who is currently being sued for greenwashing</a>!<img src="https://i.ibb.co/9ctRcwh/https-bae-hypebeast-com-files-2022-01-balmain-barbie-collection-nft-mattel-creations-7.jpg"><pre class="ql-syntax" spellcheck="false">Balmain and Barbie NFT Doll https://hypebae.com/2022/1/balmain-barbie-mattel-nft-collaboration-campaign-release-date-info
</pre>These major corps just can't get enough of finding different ways to make more money so this horrible business practice has now spilled over to the use of Blockchain Technology. Now that consumers are hammering down on corporations leaving a carbon footprint with the use of NFTs and the creation of Metaverses, the need to prove what kind of carbon footprint is suddenly necessary. We now see NFT projects like the Balmain &amp; Barbie collaboration that was released January 13, 2022, that was powered the Flow Blockchain. Flow is known for providing an environmentally friendly transaction process that consumes less energy for securing NFTs. As well as Guerlain, a French beauty house that dropped 1,828 "Cryptobees" as part of a mission to fund biodiversity conservation.<img src="https://i.ibb.co/s6d8F8n/0000-REAVERSE-NFT-DETAIL-4.jpg"><pre class="ql-syntax ql-align-center" spellcheck="false">https://www.guerlain.com/us/en-us/c/guerlain-nft-2022.html
</pre>Unlike other brands such as Adidas who has very intense sustainability goals for themselves doesn't seem to be on the best track after dropping a collab NFT collection with BAYC and GMoney, with their "Into the Metaverse" collection consisting of 30,000 NFTs on the Etherium blockchain. Housing this collection on the ETH blockchain may have not the best move with Adidas initiative to be more green, with the blockchain know to be an energy intensive blockchain.<img src="https://i.ibb.co/VQKZ4hr/download.jpg"><pre class="ql-syntax" spellcheck="false">https://news.bitcoin.com/adidas-steps-into-the-metaverse-by-partnering-with-nft-projects-bored-ape-yacht-club-punks-comic/
</pre>So with this past NYFW having no sustainability requirements or pledge that includes technology incorporated into the week, will the fashion industry continue on this path of metawashing as more brands adopt blockchain technology, or will they pull their weight and set an example for change? **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

When I said “Adopt traditional marketing strategies to make NFT projects successful.” this is not what I meant.

EVERYTHING IS WRONG WITH METAWASHING

Welcome to The Violet Verse, the first-ever media platform powered by FLOW. We're so happy to have you here!When we first set out on this journey, there were a lot of problems we wanted to solve. We wanted to connect with our readers on a new media platform and reward writers directly. We also wanted to implement this process using minimal personal data collection and user experience friction.&nbsp;But now that you're here, it gets even more exciting. You don't need to download an App or create a password—you simply connect with your email address and set up your custom $VV wallet. Then, you'll be airdropped 777 $VV tokens, which you can use to buy token-gated content and tip writers on The Verse. This is just the first use case of our $VV token for readers; we'll be rolling out new features so stay tuned! **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

The thought process was not overnight. It is a compilation of our professional writing and editing pain points mixed with the inspiration of on-chain interactions. So here's our guide for navigating $VV as a new Web3 Beginner in 5 minutes. 

How to Navigate $VV as a New Web3 Beginner in 5 Minutes

Even though there are tons of textbook and influencer powered definitions of Blockchain innovation, I have noticed people who understand the definition, still don't grasp how the vision behind it will impact our world.Many people, like myself and others in this community, are new to Blockchain. And we have just started the exploration of<a href="https://www.violetverse.io/the-violet-verse-web3-glossary-TLraj5m2VD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Blockchain</a> being a digital ledger and immutable database. The purpose of this article is to help paint a clearer picture around what is possible. More so how blockchain innovation and its societal implications will drastically change our lives.&nbsp;<h2>B.B. - Before Blockchain</h2>In our lifetime, a lot of us have had the privilege to witness radical innovation. Which, we define as a transformative idea along with technological advancements that propels societal change.Think about companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Apple and what life was like before their inception. Prior to Amazon evolving into, you know, Amazon: could we fathom an e-commerce brand that sold books had the possibility to alter the way we shop? Or that music can be carried in our pockets? And this one is a mind bender. Did we think we could have access to movies, television, and non-stop entertainment that is available quite literally at our fingertips? All these ideas at some point, were as alien to society as a blockchain powered financial system or identity.&nbsp;Let’s take this a step further, or rather backwards. Think of the invention of personal computers, washing machines, and airplanes. Society's adoption of these inventions happened after mass education. People learned about the product and how it could drastically improve their lives. It is human nature to identify problems and fixate ourselves on finding solutions that significantly improve our quality of life.&nbsp;<h2>Centralized to Decentralized</h2>So what problem is blockchain exactly solving? Currently, in Web2 all financial and personal information is stored, secured, and validated by centralized authorities.&nbsp;These centralized authorities are usually banks, social media platforms, and e-commerce companies.With the inception of Web3, we moved from a centralized server to a distributed database. The world shares and syncs the database across multiple sites, countries, institutions, or groups of people. The system does not depend on one centralized authority.Blockchain enables a much needed paradigm shift within our financial systems. It creates opportunities for development in decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized autonomous organizations.&nbsp;<h2>The Underserved Population</h2>Let's pivot to another problem. According to<a href="https://www.acuant.com/blog/the-worlds-unbanked-population/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.acuant.com/blog/the-worlds-unbanked-population/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Acuant</a>, in 2020, there were approximately 2 billion unbanked individuals worldwide and around 1 billion people without any type of identification. This is a major cause for concern.Historically, when society measured any life metric around mortality, literacy, and quality of life, the quality drastically improved. This is because individuals have access to reliable financial services and documentation to prove their credibility.In a<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ufCT6lQcY&amp;t=672s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ufCT6lQcY&amp;t=672s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Ted Talk by Charles Hoskinson</a>, Charles Hoskinson explained how people in developed and documented countries had access to bank, government, and private loans. Institutions want individual's with reliable credit history, which allows them to borrow capital for personal and/or financial gain.In contrast, individuals in emerging countries rely on a peer to peer network to get jobs, prove credibility, and borrow money. They often struggle to prove financial or personal credibility due to the lack of a trusted history.Think of people in war torn nations. Where documentation, certifications, personal identity, and access to loans is limited. Official documents that could never be verified because of a systematic disadvantage that is beyond their control. According to the<a href="https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FR.INR.RINR?end=2017&amp;locations=AF&amp;start=2006&amp;view=chart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FR.INR.RINR?end=2017&amp;locations=AF&amp;start=2006&amp;view=chart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">World Bank</a>, in Afghanistan the real interest rate has been as high as 17.6 percent in 2016. After researching the<a href="https://advisor.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-interest-rates-by-country-in-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://advisor.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-interest-rates-by-country-in-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Interest Rates in 2022</a>, the data shows Zimbabwe leading the charts with interest rate at 80 percent followed by Argentina at 44.5 percent. Comparatively, in the United States, we are between 0.5 percent -1.9 percent.Blockchain offers a possible alternative solution to the people living in those systematically disadvantaged countries. Imagine if the digital civilians offered citizens in emerging countries an alternative investment strategy. One protecting them from inflationary and deflationary currencies while maintaining purchasing power could be life changing.&nbsp;<h2>How Do We Make It Happen?</h2>Now that we’ve discussed the problem, a plausible solution would be to utilize blockchain to securely store personal identities. Since the blockchain is a tamper resistant and immutable database, users can trust the system to verify information. The blockchain can also be used to store agreements and verify ownership of assets through smart contracts.&nbsp;With the existence of an alternative solution for banking in emerging markets where citizens have very little faith in their banks and governments, decentralized finance provides an opportunity for individuals to decide what to do with their capital. Storing capital on a DeFi protocol comes with a different set of risks. It at least protects the people from having all their assets in a currency that is depreciating and lowers their purchasing power.&nbsp;In all truthfulness, blockchain’s applicability is overwhelming. Does it have the potential to change the world? Yes. Are its implications going to fuel the next decade of technology? Yes. But I also understand that we are years away before we see any type of disruptive impact.&nbsp;You must understand this radical innovation must also be followed by incremental innovation. It is the key to gain mass adaptability.There are incredible visionaries in the space and behind blockchain innovation such as Charles Hoskinson, Vitalik Buterin, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Changpeng Zhao. Some exceptional female visionaries like Allyson Downey, Jamie Schmidt, Stefania Barbaglio, and Emily Yang in this space who are in Web3 as drivers for evolution and change. To bring something into existence when nothing exists is a true sign of innovation.Blockchain innovation will power our next digital era. Do you agree? Disagree? Participate in the conversation in our Violet Verse Discord or sign up for a newsletter to check out more content from Prachi Modi.Love this article? Tip the author! You can send Prachi $VV tokens by clicking on her name and it will take you to her profile. Copy her Flow Wallet Address. Then go to your wallet and paste her wallet address in the send tokens box. Add the amount and push send. The transactions takes about 30 seconds! **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

The legitimization of your decentralized finances and identity all ride on the Blockchain. 


Token-Gated : Blockchain, Innovation, and Our Future

We are excited to host an educational event for the ETH Merge 2022, and in honor of this historic event in tech history, the Ethereum foundation support program has granted $VV with a small grant and resources to bring the Miami community together!The merge will only happen once. This is when Ethereum will move from proof of work to proof of stake. This will drastically cut down energy usage by 99.9 % making the protocol more sustainable and energy efficient.&nbsp;The new Proof of Stake will qualify as being active protocol operators when they stake 32 ETH!&nbsp;At this event, we'll be talking about what POS means for our future and why it's important that you get involved now before it's too late! During this time , do not move any of your ETH or create new smart contracts. <iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kGjFTzRTH3Q?showinfo=0"></iframe> <h1>Explain To Me Like I'm 5</h1><ul><li>In a proof of work system, if the miners get more powerful computers and more of them, they can do something called a "51% attack" where they make a new kind of money. In a proof of stake system, if some people own lots of some cryptocurrency called tokens, and they try to start their own kind of money, it won't work.</li><li>We're trying to help the people who use Ethereum, which is a way for computers and people to talk to each other without banks. The old way was for people to help the computers talk to each other using big machines that waste a lot of electricity. The new way is for people to help the computers talk to each other with their own money.</li></ul> <iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EEuPmA8w0Kc?showinfo=0"></iframe> RESOURCES<ul><li>The Merge date is an *estimate* and will likely change as it's based on hashpower.</li><li>Keep an eye on the time! Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://bordel.wtf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">bordel.wtf</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://wenmerge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">wenmerge.com</a>&nbsp;to know exactly when the Merge will happen.</li><li>Promote education around what The Merge is! Here are just a few resources you can easily share:</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><a href="https://ethereum.org/en/upgrades/merge/#what-is-the-merge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">What is The Merge?</a></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><a href="https://blog.ethereum.org/2022/08/24/mainnet-merge-announcement" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">Mainnet Merge Announcement</a></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><a href="https://ethmerge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">ethmerge.com</a></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><a href="https://vitalik.ca/general/2020/11/06/pos2020.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">Why Proof of Stake</a></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><a href="https://youtu.be/kGjFTzRTH3Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">After The Merge</a></li><li>Need a livestream? Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BanklessHQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">Bankless</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ethStaker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">Ethstaker</a>&nbsp;'s joint livestream.</li><li>Need to print stickers for your event? ----&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://ef-events.notion.site/3b8031ffbb9b44eb9cdabac45396eea1?v=fa50f6249c38427684b2833dd4ce195a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(52, 152, 219);">Ethereum Sticker Designs</a>!</li></ul> .**Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

In partnership with The Ethereum Foundation Ecosystem Support Program, the Verse presents The ETH Merge 

Violet Verse-Miami ETH Merge Meet Up

The Violet Verse Launch Party was a lavish affair, held at the 55th floor penthouse of The Paramount Miami. Guests mingled throughout the beautiful room, decorated with bouquets of violet flowers and purple roses. House of Confections provided branded and exceptionally deliciously cupcakes and cookies for the VV guests, as they enjoyed the 360 views of the Miami Vice skyline.<h2 class="ql-align-center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AA-IWjEHdeqxfjZ0842Hy6Bnzc8Shhfy?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LINK TO VIEW PHOTOS</a></h2>People of the Verse and VV Tech Partner Xavier Santos, CEO and founder of Drop Party, addressed the crowd and shared why he supported the project. Contributor Prachi Modi also spoke on the power of using blockchain for good in light of the recent floodings in Pakistan that has left millions displaced and in turmoil. The call to action of the night was directed to the Ape4Pak NFT collection, which the VV has acquired on digital collectible for the community wallet.&nbsp;The evening commenced with a champagne toast by founder Melissa Henderson and an airdrop—an exciting new way for people to interact with social tokens and content directly from their phones! **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events. From Right: Melissa, VV Founder and Xavier , VV Tech Partner and CEO of <a href="https://dropparty.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);">DropParty</a>&nbsp; <img src="https://i.ibb.co/HHrJQyf/Screen-Shot-2022-09-11-at-1-39-22-AM.png"> From Left: Masha Healy from The Celo Foundation&nbsp;<img src="https://i.ibb.co/DR9Mb0G/Screen-Shot-2022-09-11-at-1-45-02-AM.png"> VV Contributor Prachi Modi speaking on using blockchain for good&nbsp;<img src="https://i.ibb.co/3k4PHwV/Screen-Shot-2022-09-11-at-1-47-34-AM.png">

The launch party of the century

Token Gated Content: $VV Launch Party Recap in Maimi

<h1>People of the Verse</h1>When you're a mom, there's no time for inefficiency. You've got to have everything done, and done right, before you can even consider relaxing.That's why we're so excited to introduce you to AltMomTrades, the Web3 Mom your Discord needs and she's bringing all the snacks and Alpha. We met her during Bitcoin 2020 during an Altcoin conference and Z Cash meetup in Miami. We instantly connected on our lust to improve the overall quality of our lives and do something more for our families. As a woman in the space, this is the ultimate goal for a lot of women who got into cryptocurrency. It was just two years ago that the rate of women in the space was less than 5 percent and now, it's quickly growing with more collaboration and intentions to lift each other up with no ego.&nbsp;AltMom is known for her Web3 community building expertise as well as event planning wizard skills. She's led projects from Miami to Vegas.&nbsp;Today she is know for working with global officials and connecting creators with dignitaries who are in need of Web3 creator mentors.&nbsp; <a href="https://twitter.com/AltMomTrades" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow AltMomTrades on Twitter</a> **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

She's an entrepreneur, mother and a community builder on mission to connect degens in Web3.

People of the Verse: AltMomTrades 

You know what the best part about blockchain technology is? Using the VV protocol for good!&nbsp;There's a devastating flood in Pakistan right now and we have to act fast to support our blockchain frens across the world. Through blockchain technology and NFTs, Apes4Pak is a project that will&nbsp;support the Pakistani people who have&nbsp;lost their homes as a direct result of the flood.When the mainstream media fails to report on the floods, it indirectly undermines the gravity of the situation making it difficult for others around the world to understand what's really happening on the ground. The impact of the flood has been catastrophic to say the least. The flood has displaced thousands of people and left them without basic necessities like food and drinking water.&nbsp;Many people don't realize how critical it is for them to contribute&nbsp;their&nbsp;resources to help these communities rebuild after such a devastating&nbsp;disaster.We at Violet Verse started with the goal of building a community wallet that will allow us to mint and support projects with impactful missions and opportunities—and the first project we chose to invest in is ApesForPak.. There's no better time than now to support this community, who has played a pivotal role in the development and adoption of Web3. <a href="https://go.chainalysis.com/rs/503-FAP-074/images/Geography-of-Cryptocurrency-2021.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">According to Chainanalysis</a>, in 2021 Pakistan ranked #3 in global crypto adoption. If the Web3 community can’t come together now to support the people who are heavily responsible for the growth of web3, then we as a community have failed.&nbsp;Which is why we have decided to support ApesForPak, a NFT project made by creators and artists living in Pakistan to bring relief efforts to their communities. The team behind ApesForPak are Pakistani natives and understand first hand where capital should be allocated to support the most immediate and dire needs.&nbsp;We hope you'll join us in this effort by purchasing the ApesForPak NFT on Opensea.How to Help:&nbsp;The Apes4Pak consists of 3,333 generative art pieces that are made and generated by artists in Pakistan.&nbsp;<a href="https://opensea.io/collection/apes-for-pak" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Buy now on Opensea</a> through the Polygon BlockchainPrice: 30 MATICRelief Tokenomics: 90% of proceeds will be directly sent to an on ground team in Pakistan who are working to provide aid in the most hard to reach communities. We will be posting videos from Pakistan to show how your donations have directly impacted the community.&nbsp;&nbsp; Disclaimer: This post is not financial advice. Please do your own research. &nbsp;

There was a flood in Pakistan that left many people displaced. Among these people are the  ApesForPak team based in Azad Kashmir, led by Contributor Prachi Modi. 


Apes4Pak: An NFT Project To Support The Victims Of The Flood In Pakistan

The idea brings to light the concern of how individuals can safely protect, respect, and navigate themselves, services, and products in a world still developing.&nbsp;<h2>Part of this development? Engagement farming.</h2>Sure, we’re reaching beyond the limits any human has ever ventured into on the blockchain but is it possible there should be boundaries in a decentralized community?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.violetverse.io/the-violet-verse-web3-glossary-TLraj5m2VD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Engagement farming</a> is a relatively new term and digital strategy in the tech space. The term refers to a strategy amateur marketing gurus use to promote content or services in Web3, primarily on Twitter. There are a variety of ways to look at this but it appears the Web3 community is dubbing it the virus of the internet: spam and botting.Crypto punks will use manipulation tactics to abuse social media users in the space. This effort is to gain more outreach for their brand, thus resulting in more direct traffic to whatever they’re trying to promote. Additionally, engagement farming is using bots to spam the web. What’s this type of early stage engagement farming called? The pros call it Shiling.&nbsp;Okay, I get it. Everyone is trying to hustle. But there are some things that just don’t work. At the risk of sounding facetious, maybe we should have faith in "third times the charm,"&nbsp;but evidently not. Not only are there legal but inappropriate behaviors developing in a new decentralized space, but even now crimes!&nbsp;As of now, the laws have yet to be updated to include excessive engagement farming on platforms like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Imagine getting tagged in tons of random replies asking to “like” or “mint” some fake NFT collection like “Pooping Ladies NFT” just because you used the “WomenInWeb3” hashtag. This is currently happening on Twitter and it’s ruining the experience.Phishing, botting and spreading disinformation in the form of excessive marketing promotion is in fact fraudulent. It can even go insofar as a crime in many countries around the world. In the US, consumers can report spam calls and bots to the better business bureau. Businesses who send emails have to ensure all emails have “subscribed to the list” and if not, consumers, like you, can mark them as spam. This is called CAN-SPAM. Too many spam complaints about one company can be subjected to large fines and legal court orders.<h2>Recently, the first alleged insider-trading crime in the blockchain space made the news.&nbsp;</h2>On June 1, 2022,&nbsp;New York Southern District prosecutors<a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-employee-nft-marketplace-charged-first-ever-digital-asset-insider-trading-scheme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-employee-nft-marketplace-charged-first-ever-digital-asset-insider-trading-scheme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">unsealed an indictment</a> for former OpenSea product manager Nathaniel Chastain. Why? Because the dude allegedly committed one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering, in connection with a scheme to commit insider trading in non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, “using confidential information about what NFTs were going to be featured on OpenSea’s homepage for his personal financial gain.”&nbsp;Chastain’s position was responsible for selecting NFTs to feature on OpenSea’s homepage. OpenSea kept the identity of featured NFTs confidential until they appeared on the cover of the website. After an NFT was featured on OpenSea’s homepage, users can infer the price buyers were willing to pay for that NFT increased. And for other NFTs made by the same NFT creator, revenue typically went up.&nbsp;Like, what’s the point of evolving technology if we know of flaws in an already established infrastructure and we don’t bother to apply what we’ve learned?&nbsp;In response, OpenSea announced<a href="https://opensea.io/blog/announcements/employee-information-use-at-opensea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> internal policy changes</a> for its employees to patch this hole. These policies include: "OpenSea team members may not buy or sell from collections or creators while we are featuring or promoting them (e.g. on our home page); and OpenSea team members are prohibited from using confidential information to purchase or sell any NFTs, whether available on the OpenSea platform or not."So you’re telling me that no one in the company predicted this gaping crater in the business structure? We’re just all supposed to rely on the transparency of the blockchain? What about behaviors in the space that are uncouth but not illegal?<h2>That’s why engagement farming is something you should care about.</h2>Tech giants and&nbsp;masters of the industry are building a Web3 infrastructure. And yes, the blockchain reveals all, but how do you avoid the more treacherous area of the wild? It's our third time around the internet but it looks as if we’re going to have to repeat hard lessons.﻿As of now, it seems the best practice is to do what you would do in any new territory. Follow your instinct and claim what’s yours. Hopefully, this extension of the blockchain will be more evolved in every way possible.&nbsp;<h2>For the latest updates in Web3 pioneers, communities, and trends, join the<a href="https://violetsummer.exchange/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://violetsummer.exchange/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Violet Verse.</a></h2> **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

As the mainstream world slowly colonizes the wild wild Web3, the landscape becomes more difficult to navigate.  

The Rise of Engagement Farming in the Wild Wild Web3

It’s hard not to feel like an idiot when you’re a beginner. The only solace I take is sometimes my failures are private. In the past, I’d make mistakes and quietly try to find the solution all the while ‘faking it until I made it.’&nbsp;Online especially, there were screens and usernames I could hide behind. Paper trails I could archive my shame and stupid moments away forever. To walk the path of a beginner is a humbling one.&nbsp;Starting on a path in a world where participants can not only see your mistakes, but it’s saved forever on a permanent digital ledger for everyone to see feels like&nbsp;almost a whole other planet. Or in this case, a new version of the internet.&nbsp;I’m not afraid to admit that I am somewhat of a novice when it comes to all things blockchain, crypto, and Web3. While some people take a deliberate step forward into Web3, I found I had stumbled into it lost and clueless.&nbsp;It’s not that I just stumbled into Web3, but it feels like I’ve become a weak link on the blockchain.&nbsp;<h2>Oops… I fucked up the blockchain.</h2>Recently, a colleague offered me a ticket to an opportune<a href="https://violetverse.vercel.app/identity-in-web3-wonderland-who-are-you-and-what-are-you-worth-6NA-vh9rgm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> networking event in the Big Apple.&nbsp;</a>“You’re gonna love the NFT,” she said. “What’s your ETH wallet?” she asked.&nbsp;Little did my colleague know that, CONFESSION: I don’t own any cryptocurrencies or NFTs…yet. I know, I know…’Avalon, you write about Web3 and you’re the biggest newbie there is?!’ Yes, and I’m owning it for the sake of transparency. Anyway, back to the story.In an attempt to keep up with kids and the times, I rushed through creating a wallet and downloading all the apps I needed when I could finally participate in cryptocurrency. So I sent her my ETH wallet.&nbsp;This was it, my debut on the blockchain! There’s no going back! How exciting, right? I pictured myself so glamorous in my NYC apartment, running my own business, evolving into the crypto baddie I am destined to be. I am giving away my crypto virtue. You always remember your first.&nbsp;Moments later, my colleague sent me the transaction hash and I still hadn’t received the NFT.&nbsp;…Awkward. The transaction had failed and I lost the NFT. My mistake? I sent my ETH exchange number instead of my ETH wallet.&nbsp;Turns out my glamorous step forward onto the blockchain led to me falling flat on my face.&nbsp;<h2>What do we do when we fall? We get back up.</h2>My colleague was luckily very understanding. I will admit, I let a little FUD get to me.&nbsp;I’m someone who tries to focus on the solutions to mistakes/problems instead of the actual issues. I mustered up the little courage I had, owned up to my mistake, and worked with my colleague on a solution.&nbsp;I’ve reflected on the situation a little more than I should for such a small mistake (even though it was my first one). Am I a terrible team member? Do I have what it takes to own crypto? How is this usually handled in the tech space? Like I said, I let FUD slip in.&nbsp;I concluded that I am a beginner and mistakes like this one are perfect learning experiences. Even if it was a terrible first impression on the ETH blockchain. Thankfully, the Web3 world moves fast and I sure as hell not the first person to fuck up. <h2>What is the weakest link on the blockchain?</h2>The experience reaffirms why the Violet Verse is establishing a space in Web3 for beginners. I may have started out lost and untethered, but someone was there to say, ‘hey, it happens.”&nbsp;Which, in hindsight, may actually be my first introduction to how the crypto and Web3 community handle mistakes. I’ve never actually read or heard anything about how mistakes/accidents are resolved on the blockchain or their reception.&nbsp;With mistakes come inconvenience, frustration, and productivity delay but also growth, wisdom, and maybe a new community. Growing from public failures hurts but they don’t call it “growing pains” for nothing. Sure it’s easier said than done, but try to embrace the transparency and accountability that comes with creating mistakes because that’s what defines the blockchain.To have my first crypto transaction be a failure as a working professional in the tech space made me feel like the weakest link on the blockchain. But it’s simply not true.&nbsp;The unique advantage of starting out into Web3 is the change of ethos surrounding failure. It’s the community, values, and priorities which make up the foundation of this space that set it up for a solid future.&nbsp;You and your mistakes are not a weak link on the blockchain. If anything, consider them still strong. Because from mistakes we can build and accept new paths or links into whatever direction you want to go in.Help build a stronger community and blockchain by sharing your first experience with crypto in our Violet Verse <a href="https://discord.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Discord </a>community**Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.<h1> </h1>

In a brave new world of ultimate transparency, what happens when your failure is recorded and public forever?

Are You the Weakest Link? Mistakes on the Blockchain and How to Grow Stronger

As if self-actualization wasn’t hard enough, now blockchain players are reflecting on the value of their identities in Web3.&nbsp;This <a href="https://violetverse.vercel.app/the-violet-verse-web3-glossary-TLraj5m2VD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">decentralized finance</a> space appears to be a fantasy or another world, and as an expert of metaverse education, the Violet Verse is your guide to discovering the value of who you are in Web3.<h2>&nbsp;"'Who in the world am I?' Ah, that's the great puzzle!"</h2>Sometimes venturing into Web3 reminds me of “Alice and Wonderland.” Down the rabbit hole Alice goes into new and unfamiliar places where she meets colorful and unexpected characters. All of which question who she is and what she’s about. Alice even meets a high as fuck caterpillar who asks her, “who are you?”Not to say that we haven’t all felt like Alice falling into a hole. Or that someone never experienced questioning their identity in the real world, but a new narrative is developing as we decide what identity is in Web3.Do I have just one? Can I have many identities? Can they all be different names? What if I want to be anonymous? How do I have more control over my identity in Web3?Turns out falling down the Web3 identity hole leads to conversations about morality, ethics, and self-sovereign – all before 10 a.m.<h2>“To Thine Own Self Be True: Identity in Web3”&nbsp;</h2>I can attest after attending<a href="https://deficon.nyc/schedule/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> DeFiCon</a>’s panel: “To Thine Own Self Be True: Identity in Web3” in Brooklyn. The panel consisted of Chief Strategy Officer at<a href="https://bloom.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> </a><a href="https://bloom.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Bloom</a> Ben Descipio, Head of Sales &amp; Integrations at IDriss<a href="https://twitter.com/MollOfAmerika" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/MollOfAmerika" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Karl Moll</a>, and Chief Data Scientist at <a href="https://snickerdoodlelabs.io/team/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Snickerdoodle Labs</a> Zara Dana. From data ownership to core identities to priorities, it felt like no topic was left uncovered that Friday summer morning.Let’s think of it like this: call the ‘rabbit hole’ decentralized finance. In the real world, Alice can depend on things that are regulated like potions that don’t turn her into a giant or shrink her down. But in the ‘rabbit hole,’ the irregularity is what brings wonder. The wonderful potential actors can have over their identity can only take place in the ‘rabbit hole.’As for what that potential looked like varied from each speaker. Moll claimed that consumers would find value in having various identities in wallets for different purposes. Additionally, living these identities could become normalized as society invests more into Web3 security.&nbsp; <blockquote>“But it’s no use now,” thought poor Alice, “to pretend to be two people! Why, there’s hardly enough of me left to make one respectable person!”</blockquote><blockquote>—Chapter 1, Down the Rabbit-Hole</blockquote>For example, this digital ethos might one day be integrated into how we raise children to interact in Web3. The ideology of “You can be whoever you want to be!” is already present, at least Web3 offers the opportunity to achieve it.<h2>“I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.”</h2><a href="https://twitter.com/BenDiScipio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Ben Descipio</a> was more focused on participants adopting a “core identity” online. Much like a baseline, players in the space can join Bloom to access, “an end-to-end protocol for identity attestation, risk assessment and credit scoring built on the Ethereum blockchain.”So instead of having multiple accounts for a customized experience, your identity would be tied to one wallet that says, “Fuck yeah, I am who I say I am.” While Kroll and Desipio gravitated towards ‘I am who I say I am,’ Zara Dana offered more focus on the attitude, ‘Why should you know?”<h2>“How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice.</h2><h2>“You must be,” said the Cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.”</h2>From her experience as<a href="https://snickerdoodlelabs.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> </a><a href="https://snickerdoodlelabs.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Snickerdoodle</a> Labs start up Chief Data Scientist, Dana shared new initiatives on what we share about ourselves in Web3. In the ‘rabbit hole,’ information has value. An aspect of business that is not necessarily regulated yet.&nbsp;In Web3 and at Snickerdoodle Labs, the team is working to develop more infrastructure for an individual’s ownership of their identifiable information. The example Dana used regarded an age requirement, “I’m older than 18 but you don’t need to know my age.” Identity in DeFi isn’t so much about who you are but what you want the world to know and the value of that information. Can there be identity regulation in the ‘rabbit hole?’Identity in a decentralized financial space can be tricky. According to the professionals, what identity looks like in Web3 will be dependent on what the internet actors value; security, privacy, or usability. All of which look different to each individual.&nbsp;Who you are with one group of friends may be different then with your family. You share information with your best friend but not your enemy. Whatever regulation develops in Defi is still in its early stages. Though that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t explore down the rabbit hole to discover who you could be in Web3.Another place filled with wonder is the Violet Verse. Read more Violet Verse content to help your journey into Web3. ﻿**Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events. <h1> </h1>

The decentralized finance community is questioning identity in Web3 and asking not only, “who are you?” but “what are you worth?”

Token-Gated: Identity in Web3 Wonderland: Who Are You and What Are You Worth?

What does it mean to be free? Is freedom just another word for nothing left to lose? Or is there something more—something that transcends the laws of our physical world, and can only be felt in the deepest recesses of our soul? We all know that feeling when we're doing something we love, and all else melts away. We know it's there, but how do we find it again? And how long will it last? This episode of People of the Verse explores this question from many different angles. In a world where code can be sanctioned, is our free speech at risk, too?In this episode of People of the Verse, Dani chats with creative collective <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crosslucid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CROSSLUCID</a> about how much the art and science space is just an amalgamation of groupthink. With decentralization, now concepts that only live in the dark hallways are coming to the forefront. It's time to rewaken the solar punk movement and give energy to things that light us up. Explore the world of CROSSLUCID<a href="https://crosslucid.zone/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

The people of the Verse are everywhere. You just have to know where to look.

People of the Verse: CROSSLUCID

What does it mean to put your crypto to work? In this video, Dani chats with G.E.O from <a href="https://www.crystl.finance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crystl.Finance </a>about leading large teams and DAO communities, disseminating the right information, of course how he manages his own protocol. Navigating the dark forest of decentralized finance can be hard. Don't go at it alone.Crystl is a decentralized protocol that allows you to stake your Crystl and earn passive income. You have the power to directly vote on the future of the protocol, and they prioritize creating original features for "Passive Income Maximization." In addition the protocol, partners with various protocols across networks. ** Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Please do your own research <h1> </h1>

People of the Verse: G.E.O from DeFi Protocol

If you're wondering how to apply to work at a DAO, or if a DAO is just a business, who better to ask than the people who are actually building them?In this episode of People of the Verse, Dani chats with Jessica Salama, core member of GoodDollar. GoodDollar is an anti-poverty protocol and DAO that creates an ongoing money flow of digital basic income that is given away to its members.The idea behind GoodDollar is simple: leverage decentralized finance financial tools to align incentives between those with money and those in need, creating more growth and opportunity for all. It's in over 200 countries and is powered by over a half of million people. 👏🏽Tap into GoodDollar's community on Telegram <a href="https://t.me/GoodDollarX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here. </a>Follow Jess on <a href="https://twitter.com/jess_salama" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. **Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

People of the Verse: Jessica from Good Dollar DAO

Learn about the NFTs from a cultural, socio,  and technical angle. 

Web3 For Newbies: Session 2: Digital Collectibles 

It can feel lonely in the new world of Web3, which is why leaders in the space developed communities for users to join. These groups are called DAOs and if you want any sort of chance of making it on the blockchain: listen up and check out our ultimate guide to DAOs!Decentralized Autonomous Organizations are an effective and safe way to work with like minded folks. Think of DAOs as businesses owned and managed by its users. No shady CEOs or sketchy CFOs, The treasury, decisions, and rules are all transparent on the DAO code.&nbsp;In the Violet Verse, our goal is to be as transparent with our community as possible. That’s why we developed the ultimate guide to joining DAOs.&nbsp;<h2>Start here for the ultimate guide to DAOs.</h2>DAOs work on the backbone of a smart contract. The contract defines the rules of the organization and holds the group’s treasury. Once the contract is live on Ethereum, NEAR, Polygon, or Solana no one can change the rules except by a vote. If anyone tries to do something that’s not covered by the rules and logic in the code, it will fail.&nbsp;And because the treasury is defined by the smart contract too that means no one can spend the money without the group’s approval either. This means that DAOs don’t need a central authority.&nbsp;Instead the group makes decisions collectively and payments are authorized automatically when votes pass. This is possible because smart contracts are tamper-proof once they go live on Ethereum. You can’t just edit the code (the DAOs rules) without people noticing because everything is publicOne of the many benefits of joining a DAO is the security. In an average business deal, customers can find it hard to do business with strangers. But in a DAO, because the code is visible to everyone, you know exactly what you’re getting into. Though not only you, everyone in the community can hold each other responsible. DAOs are innovative because this transparency opens so many opportunities for global collaboration and coordination.&nbsp;<h2>What are DAOs used for?</h2>Some examples of how you can use a DAO vary. The first example is for a charity. Users from around the world can get together to raise money for a good cause. Together, the community decides where to donate the money. However, on the flip side, some of us are trying to make money, not donate it.&nbsp;Which is why a freelancer network is another great use of a DAO. Independent Contractors pool their funds for office spaces and software venture grants. This is a huge advantage for freelancers because it works as a ‘double whammy’ for networking and financial benefits. Additionally, DAOs are great for ventures and grants.&nbsp;Become the venture capitalist you always knew you could be! Venture DAOs invest capital and votes into potentially successful projects. Earnings are then re-distributed amongst the DAO’s members who invested.&nbsp;There are different types of models that DAOs work on. Memberships are a popular model for these organizations to adopt. Membership can determine how voting works and other key parts of the DAO. Usually fully permissionless, depending on the token used.&nbsp;One type of membership is based on Social Tokens.Mostly these governance tokens can be traded permissionless on a decentralized exchange. Others must be earned through providing liquidity or some other ‘proof-of-work’. Either way, simply holding the token grants access to voting.<h2>But which one do I join?</h2>Ok, but the question you came here to answer still hasn’t been answered? How in the Violet Verse do I decide on which DAOs to join? Well, while we want to encourage our readers to follow their heart into Web3, we’re happy to give a hand to get you to your feet.&nbsp;Check out the rest of our ultimate guide to DAOs to start in your exploration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Bankless DAO</h2>Web3 is an incredible space with an even greater attitude. Communities in Web3 value supportive and engaging users. Take<a href="https://bankless.notion.site/Mission-Vision-and-Values-05d66a9089d643d4981ffcad9e446163" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> </a><a href="https://bankless.notion.site/Mission-Vision-and-Values-05d66a9089d643d4981ffcad9e446163" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Bankless DAO</a> for example.&nbsp;The decentralized autonomous organization has one mission in mind, help the world. This community is, “focused on driving adoption and awareness of bankless money systems like Ethereum, Bitcoin and DeFi.”&nbsp;Additionally, Bankless DAO aims to help people around the globe by creating approachable onramps for the world to discover and engage with decentralized financial technologies through education, media, and culture. But why is this important for society?Because Bankless DAO believes in a future where anyone with an internet connection has access to the financial tools needed to achieve financial independence.There are several ways to <a href="https://medium.com/bankless-dao/getting-started-with-bankless-dao-94b0b60e052e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">join Bankless DAO </a>as stated in its Discord.To join as a full member you will need 35,000 BANK. BANK is the DAO’s, “native governance token which coordinates activity and gets distributed to community members for active participation in this movement.” What’s important to note about BANK is the fact that it has no financial value and represents a user’s contribution to the community. You can buy BANK on a few exchanges listed in the DAO’s “dao-start-here” Discord channel. Users obtain BANK by either buying it or earning it. Some of the Bankless DAO users are changing the game.One of our favorite figures in the NFT space is in Bankless DAO, Tam Gryn, author of “How to Create and Sell NFT.” Currently, Gryn’s career objective is to empower artists to confidently enter the space to seize the rights to their intellectual property.&nbsp;If empowering others sounds like something that gets you going, then continue reading our guide to DAOs.&nbsp;<h2>Dream DAO</h2><a href="https://twitter.com/DreamDAO_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Dream DAO</a> is another community that should capture your attention. A community that creates civic innovators called Civics Unplugged runs a DAO called Dream DAO.&nbsp;To be purposely ‘punny,’ Dream DAO does sound like a complete dream! We love this group because its goal is to, “train and&nbsp;fund regen-minded Gen Z leaders around the world to explore Web3 and harness its power to build a<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23solarpunk&amp;src=hashtag_click" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> solar punk</a> future.&nbsp;Basically you join to learn how to become a Web3 blockchain boss bitch.&nbsp;Launched in January 2022, Dream DAO has already garnered a substantial community to learn from. When you join, you are put in one of two positions: builders (a.k.a. newbs) and champions (people who know what they’re doing).And that’s where a user’s journey begins! Soon weekly learning seminars, a Web3 mentor, and a warm introduction to other pillars in this space.&nbsp;<h2>Korii DAO</h2>One DAO in development we’re wicked excited for is the Korii DAO. This community’s purpose is to help build and launch NFT collections, P2E games and other web3 creative projects through storytelling, community engagement and organic following.&nbsp;Sure, cryptocurrency is important, but NFTs are just as important. Like Tam Gryn, the ultimate vision is to evolve into the leading go-to space for creators and DAOs to launch an NFT project. “We aim to accelerate the crypto renaissance by connecting DAOs with artists and creators.”Check out more<a href="https://talk.harmony.one/t/korii-dao-accelerating-the-nft-renaissance/12874" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> </a><a href="https://talk.harmony.one/t/korii-dao-accelerating-the-nft-renaissance/12874" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">here</a>.&nbsp;Web3 can be an overwhelming place, it is the third version of the internet after all; but that doesn’t mean you need to be overwhelmed. This is where the value of a DAO comes in.&nbsp;As your guiding hand into the Violet Verse, it's our duty to not lead you astray. If there is one takeaway from learning about DAOs, it is to join a DAO that matches what you’re passionate about.&nbsp;These communities are there to help you thrive - so while we may be offering a guide to DAOs - explore, engage, fail, and start fresh when it comes to finding your home in Web3.&nbsp; <iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ji_Xvz8HGoU?showinfo=0"></iframe><h1> </h1>**Disclaimer: Nothing on the Verse should be taken as financial advice. Please do your own research. $VV utility reflects engagement on the protocol, accessing token-gated content and community events.

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