Financial Update for October 2025
The Web2 and Web3 Intersection: An Attempt Was Made
As DeSoc gains traction, traditional social media platforms are trying out Web3 for size. Platforms playing with the Web2 and Web3 intersection sometimes work, other times feel disingenuous, and some simply crash and burn. Let’s have a look at what works, what doesn’t, and what to look out for.
Lens vs. Farcaster: Which Platform Is Leading the DeSoc Race?
Lens Protocol and Farcaster are popular decentralized social media platforms. Get a feel for the Web3 social media landscape through this side-by-side comparison. How are they the same, where do they differ, and what do they tell us about the future of decentralized social media?
What Is a Social Graph’s Role in Your Social Media Experience?
How does a social graph work? Discover how Web3 social graphs are giving social media users control of their accounts and data on decentralized social media (DeSoc) platforms. Can these new DeSoc upstarts compete with the likes of X, Meta, Alphabet, and the rest?
Where to Build Web3 Projects? Location, Location, Decentralization!
Wondering where to launch your Web3 business? We compared the four best and worst countries where to build a Web3 project. From friendly regulatory environments to strict government crackdowns, we cover everything from adoption rates to cultural attitudes. Learn where Web3 is thriving—and where it struggles.
Why Get Started Now With Decentralized Social Media?
As traditional social media grows more unpredictable with censorship and unfair revenue models, decentralized social media (DeSoc) offers a powerful alternative. Discover why DeSoc offers creators control, fair monetization, and resilience and why now is the time to adopt it and future-proof your business in Web3.
The Business Case for Decentralized Social Media and Why It Matters Now
Centralized social media behemoths are seducing Web3 lovers with jazzy features for now. However, the business landscape will shift as DeSoc closes in on Facebook, X, and their traditional rivals. What does this mean for creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses? This report provides data-driven insights and strategic recommendations on the business potential and real-world impact of DeSoc.
Onchain Credit Scores Will Bring Trillions of Dollars to DeFi
Without collateral, how does crypto lending work? Learn how crypto lending platforms are using onchain credit scores and other blockchain tools to increase liquidity and capital efficiency in the growing DeFi ecosystem. Crypto-collateralized loans are no longer the only option on the block (chain).
Decoding DeSci: What Researchers Are Really Saying
What if you could get research funding that wasn’t political? Decentralized science (DeSci) promises this and more to researchers, but does it hit the mark? Let’s go to the source and inquire what researchers who use DeSci resources say about its successes (and limitations).
How Decentralized Social Media Could Transform Online Communities
Does decentralized governance and user control lead to more engaged networks? Could Web3 decentralized, blockchain-based social media networks empower users to shift away from centralized platforms? Explore how decentralized social media could transform online communities.