Business Models

Explores how Web3 and blockchain enable new ways of creating, capturing, and distributing value.

Ambreen Khral

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How to Get Started With Stablecoins and Use Them in the Real World & Web3 World

Stablecoins are transforming global finance, facilitating $22.5 trillion in transactions last year and surpassing traditional payment networks. With lower fees, instant transfers, and inflation protection, they're transforming business operations and financial inclusion.

Veronica Kirin

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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.

Kade Garrett

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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?

Veronica Kirin

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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.

Leon Waidmann

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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.

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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.

Ananya Shrivastava

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Do You Really Need Blockchain for Your Business Purpose?

Blockchain can solve at least five business-specific issues. But it’s not the only solution. How do you know when blockchain is truly useful in your business and when it’s simply too much? This article is a practical guide to answering this question and evaluating blockchain for your business.

Veronica Kirin

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Web3 for Creators: How I Stopped Chasing Likes and Started Earning

Content creators constantly feel unmoored as traditional social media change their algorithms and erode monetization opportunities. Decentralized social media (DeSoc) offers an alternative, with full ownership and unique monetization opportunities. Here’s one creator’s experience making the switch.

Ambreen Khral

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Decentralized Social Media Business Opportunities, Are They Real?

By now, even naive web-surfers understand that social media business models don’t place the user in the center. It’s no secret that the platform always wins and the winner takes it all - well almost. Enter Web3 with more favorable decentralized social media business opportunities. Dive into the data.