This week in Web3 - 144th Edition
X obtains crypto license, Grayscale wins against SEC, Farcaster V3, USDC to launch on Base, Pepe coin rekt, Balancer rekt, fundraises, jobs and much more 🤯
Major Highlights 🤯
Solana-based automation startup Clockwork announces its shutdown. Learn more
X obtains license to integrate cryptocurrency payments on its platform from Rhode Island. Learn more
NFT loan platform SharkyFi acquires Honeydefi and UGS Labs to expand into EVM. Learn more
Grayscale wins lawsuit against SEC for Bitcoin ETF review. Learn more
PancakeSwap deploys on Base. Learn more
New Launches 🚀
Native $USDC to launch on Base Network. Learn more
Ethereum Foundation launches a Python-based execution layer client. Learn more
Foundation launches 'Moments': Empowering creators to showcase solo shows, exhibitions, and collections in world. Learn more
Cryptotoys launches 'Mickey & Friends’ NFT toys. Learn more
Binance launches crypto-to-fiat transfers in Latin America. Learn more
Decentralized social protocol Farcaster launches its V3. Learn more
Coinbase partners with X to launch a new hiring feature. Learn more
LimeWire teams up with Polygon to launch Limewire AI studio. Learn more
Fundraises 💰
Web3 form building app DeForm raises $4.6 million seed funding. Learn more
Creator-owned NFT storefront builder raises $3.75 million funding. Learn more
Web3 engagement platform Raelon raises $3.8 million seed funding. Learn more
Liquid staking protocol Stroom raises $3.5 million seed funding. Learn more
Rekt 🚨
Pepe coin rug pulled off $15 million by its founding members. Learn more
Balancer suffered a $1M exploit after the team advised users to withdraw funds. Learn more
Read, Watch, Listen 🎙
The Future of Decentralised architecture. Watch here
On the impossibility of stateless blockchains by a16z. Read here
Volatility as a service. Read here
Reimagining work and community: Unveiling the cabin lifestyle and polycentric governance. Listen here
How liquid staking can potentially harm the Ethereum ecosystem. Read here
How crypto protocols impact our psychology. Read here
Bounties 💸
Equillibria.fi bug bounty: $100K. Learn more
NFTfi bug bounty: $20K. Learn more
Mountain Protocol bug bounty: $10K. Learn more
Jobs 👨💻
Business operations manager at Cere Network. Learn more
Product marketing manager at Paradigm. Learn more
Blockchain developer at Overmind. Apply here
Web3 growth marketing manager at Serotonin. Apply here
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