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The Big Beautiful Bill and Its Impact on the MANA Token
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, by President Donald Trump, has sent shockwaves through the Web3 ecosystem, influencing cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and virtual economies like Decentraland’s MANA token. As the native currency of Decentraland—a leading metaverse platform built on Ethereum—MANA powers virtual land purchases, in-world transactions, […]

The Big Beautiful Bill and Its Impact on the Web3 Ecosystem
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, a 1,038-page fiscal package that has sent ripples through various sectors, including the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem. While the bill lacks direct regulations for blockchain or cryptocurrency, its tax policies, economic stimulus measures, and broader fiscal implications are poised […]

2025 halfway through
The first half of 2025 brought significant developments to Decentraland, the Ethereum-based virtual world, as it continued to evolve its ecosystem and engage its community. Despite challenges, the platform introduced updates that enhanced user experience and laid the groundwork for future growth. Key Updates Desktop Client Optimization Following the 2024 launch, the Desktop Client underwent […]

2024 Wrapped and 2025’s New World
The second half of 2024 marked a pivotal period for Decentraland, the leading Ethereum-based virtual world, as it rolled out significant updates and fostered community engagement. Building on the momentum from earlier in the year, the platform introduced transformative features and events that strengthened its position in the metaverse ecosystem. Key Developments Launch of the […]

Riding the Wave: Exploring the Recent Surge in Bitcoin Value
In the dynamic world of web3 technologies, few phenomena capture attention and speculation quite like the rise in Bitcoin value. As a media manager for our web3 company, it’s crucial to dissect and understand the factors contributing to this recent surge. In this article, we’ll explore the driving forces behind the rise in Bitcoin’s value […]

Embracing Crypto Winters: Why Downturns are Prime for Building in Web3
In the ever-evolving landscape of web3 technologies, there’s a phrase that resonates deeply: “winters are for building.” This mantra isn’t about the seasonal change in weather, but rather a nod to the concept of crypto winters – periods of industry slowdowns and pessimism. Contrary to conventional wisdom, we believe that these downtimes are not signals […]

The Power of True Ownership: Unveiling the Unique Value of NFTs in the Web3 Era
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have emerged as a transformative force, challenging the conventional notion of digital ownership. As a media manager for a pioneering web3 item creator, let’s explore why the ownership of something genuinely unique and non-fungible distinguishes NFTs from ordinary digital files found on centralized platforms, […]

Decentraland Overview
Decentraland is a virtual reality platform built on the Ethereum blockchain that allows users to create, experience, and monetize content….

Metaverse Overview
The concept of a “metaverse” has been around for decades, but it’s recently gained a lot of attention due to…..

VR Overview
Virtual Reality (VR) has been a buzzword…has become an increasingly popular way for people to experience virtual environments…