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Wendy Cousins-Savage

WagginWendy brings positive vibes to web3 beginners and pros alike with fun and helpful stories about what crypto and blockchain mean in everyday life. When she’s not reading or writing, you’ll find her walking her pup, hangin’ with her hubs and kids, or hiking any remote trail she can find. She’s a research attorney by day and live music fan all the time.

November 10, 2022
Discord and web3: Nine Top Tips to Optimize Your Experience

Discord and web3: Nine Top Tips to Optimize Your Experience

With these nine easy tips, you can get the most out of interacting with web3 communities on Discord. Whether you’re looking to organize your servers, manage your security, or stand out with specialized text and video, working with Discord settings can help you create a custom experience fitted to your needs.

November 1, 2022
Who Controls Your Crypto Assets? Pros and Cons of the Non-Custodial Wallet

Who Controls Your Crypto Assets? Pros and Cons of the Non-Custodial Wallet

Your choice to use a custodial or non-custodial wallet has significant implications for your crypto-based assets. Reviewing the pros and cons of self-custody will help you decide whether you're pursing a strategy that balances levels of autonomy, security and convenience that make you comfortable.

September 16, 2022
THE PODCAST ROUNDUP: NFTS AND WEB3 ON THE GO

THE PODCAST ROUNDUP: NFTS AND WEB3 ON THE GO

Podcasts about NFTs and Web3 have flooded the marketplace, with hundreds of listening choices available. Each podcaster has an individual take on the evolving technology and a unique style of sharing their perspective. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced crypto trader, there’s always room to learn from the creators, technological experts and innovators in the space. Check out some of the podcasts below, along with resources for finding even more.

August 2, 2022
What makes NFT Digital Art Valuable?

What makes NFT Digital Art Valuable?

Digital art lies at the intersection of technology and creativity. For years, artists have used software, computers, or other electronic devices to generate photographs, videos, digital paintings and animations. But NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have recently driven digital art to the forefront, enabling artists to cultivate communities of collectors who champion the artists’ visions and purchase their works – often for outstanding sums of money.

July 28, 2022
What Makes Bored Ape NFTs So Desirable?

What Makes Bored Ape NFTs So Desirable?

The Bored Ape Yacht Club broke onto the NFT (non-fungible token) scene in April 2021, the brainchild of four founders of Yuga Labs, known only by their pseudonyms at the time. NFTs are data units stored on a cryptocurrency blockchain that allow holders to own and transfer digital items memorialized on a public ledger. BAYC is built on a blockchain known as Ethereum

July 28, 2022
NFTs, Blockchain and the Future of Traditional Real Estate

NFTs, Blockchain and the Future of Traditional Real Estate

Real estate in the metaverse is a booming business. But when it comes to the structures we actually occupy, blockchain and NFTs are in their infancy. Still, the technology’s potential to streamline transactions and eliminate fraud has real estate entrepreneurs actively developing platforms to enable a future of blockchain-based property transfer and ownership.

July 28, 2022
NFTs In the Real World: 6 Use Cases

NFTs In the Real World: 6 Use Cases

What is it about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that give them significant potential for real world use?NFTs are cryptocurrency tokens that represent virtual and real assets. “Non-fungible” means each token is unique — it can’t be interchanged with another, can’t be replicated, and can’t be forged.NFTs are built on a blockchain, a decentralized ledger that tracks transactions, guarantees ownership, and is transparent (meaning it can be seen by all). NFTs can be bought, sold and traded, and their tie to the blockchain creates an authentic record of those transactions. Because NFTs provide “smart contract” capabilities, features can be programmed into the token.

July 26, 2022
NFTs Bringing Foodies Together

NFTs Bringing Foodies Together

Food industry members continue to set their sights on the evolving NFT marketplace. Gourmet NFT is a blockchain-based project that will allow at-home cooks to create customized web3 cookbooks from recipes contributed by chefs around the world. The platform allows those chefs to monetize their culinary creations. Foodverse, developed by OneRare, will be a metaverse world with various zones where users can discover virtual restaurants, new food brands and celebrity chefs, plus play in a gaming zone.

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