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The first web3 media company to capture the culture of crypto through people, not prices.
NFTs reshaped digital art, empowering some artists while leaving others behind.

"Minted" tells the story of their rise and fall—from Beeple’s $69M moment to the collapse of royalties.

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Without Compromise: Nicholas Bruckman Presents the Unvarnished Truth about NFTs in New Doc Minted — Decential Media
The film doesn’t seek to win anyone over to the NFT cause, but to ensure people understand why the technology is changing art
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March 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Ujo Music pioneered on-chain music in 2015, but its experiment flopped.

It was too early. The infrastructure wasn’t there. The industry wasn’t ready.

Now, Web3 music is facing the same challenges. What happens next?

Read here: www.decential.io/articles/dee...

#NFTs #Ethereum #Blockchain
Deeper and Harder to Show Off: The Ujo Experiment and On-Chain Music’s Identity Crisis — Decential Media
A look back at one of the earliest attempts to use Ethereum to put more power in the hands of musicians
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March 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
At Bathhouse NYC, 42 Bitcoin miners work behind the scenes to heat pools, save energy & stack sats.

Mining for warmth, relaxation, and long-term BTC savings.

Would you try it?
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Bitcoin Bathhouse Gives 'Mining Pool' a New Meaning  — Decential Media
Swimming in Bitcoin
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March 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Music is about connection, spontaneity, and shared experience.

But digital platforms strip away that magic.

In the final edition of The Beat, we explore how Web3 can be more like music and less like a machine.

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The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
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February 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Imagine a world where AI agents pay for services, trade crypto, and interact with DeFi, all without human input.

Coinbase Ventures is investing in AI-powered transactions that will shape the future of Web3 commerce.

Is this the next evolution of finance? www.decential.io/articles/thi...
Coinbase Ventures Eyes the Era of Crypto + AI  — Decential Media
AI agents are set to interact on chain, spurring economic activity, according to the firm’s principal investor Jonathan King
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February 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
With AI-generated content and automation exploding, verifying where data comes from is critical.

Moonbeam Network’s DataHaven is using blockchain and encryption to create a verifiable, trust-first AI ecosystem.

Learn more: www.decential.io/articles/moo...
Moonbeam Is Launching DataHaven to Secure Data Privacy and Provenance for an AI-Driven Web3 Future — Decential Media
Head of Business Development Ryan Levy sees data as the leading commodity for blockchain tech
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February 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Crypto isn’t just back—it’s here to stay. ETHDenver 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Web3 adoption.

🤖 AI-powered UX is leading the charge
🏛️ New administration = new crypto policies
🛠️ Builders, not opportunists, are shaping the future

Read now: www.decential.io/articles/eth...
ETHDenver 2025: UX, AI and All the Good Vibes  — Decential Media
A thread through all topics at this year’s conference will be how AI can spur blockchain adoption
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February 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
AI-generated fraud is on the rise—how do we fight back?

Primus AI is using zero-knowledge cryptography to verify AI’s decision-making without exposing sensitive data.

With $3.5M in funding, they’re making AI more accountable.

Read now: www.decential.io/articles/pri...

#AI #Security #Blockchain
Primus Raises $3.5 Million to Advance AI Agent Verification and Compliance — Decential Media
CEO Dr. Xiang Xie details how advances in AI will mean more sophisticated ways of verifying data authenticity
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February 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Are we living in a Black Mirror episode? 🤯

AI weaponization, social media meritocracies, billionaires chasing immortality— The Beat explores how dystopian fiction is creeping into real life.

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#AI #Web3 #BlackMirror
The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
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February 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
After the chaos of last cycle, Bitcoin holders want safe, transparent ways to earn.

Acre is proving that security + simplicity = the future of BTC compounding. Co-founder Laura Wallendal shares how they’re doing it.

Learn how: www.decential.io/articles/acr... "
Acre Is Helping People Compound Bitcoin with Enhanced On-Chain Transparency — Decential Media
In the era of “Crime Season,” it’s nice to see ethics still exist in blockchain
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February 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Nonprofits struggle with siloed efforts, funding competition, and bureaucracy—but what if DAOs & blockchain could change that?

Dave Ehrlichman believes smart contracts can make philanthropy transparent, efficient & accountable.

Read more: www.decential.io/articles/dav...
David Ehrlichman Believes the Future of Social Good Is Decentralized — Decential Media
Blockchain can enable groups to better direct and allocate resources through smart contracts
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February 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Forget Hallmark. Valentine’s Day was originally about:
🐐 Goat sacrifices
💀 Blood rituals
💌 Medieval love letters

In the Web3 Rewind, @mattleising.bsky.social explores the history of Feb 14 & its Web3 potential + the latest crypto trends.

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Valentine's Day
Quote of the week I Coinbase earnings
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February 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The music industry is evolving—fast. AI, Web3, and corporate giants like Spotify & UMG are reshaping the landscape. But who really benefits?

The Beat newsletter breaks it all down—no fluff, just real insights. Subscribe now: decentialbeat.beehiiv.com

#MusicIndustry #Web3 #TheBeat
The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
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February 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
With 4.2M users and backing from top VCs, E-Pal’s new platform Balance.Fun is set to redefine gaming companionship with AI.

Discover the future of gaming: www.decential.io/articles/e-p...
E-Pal Looks to Position AI Agent Companions as the Future of Blockchain Gaming — Decential Media
E-Pal’s parent company plans to offer a token to advance AI agents within gaming communities
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February 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Traditional social media is evolving into a “boy’s club” of political platforms. Find out how the new decentralized alternatives stack up and what it means for users: www.decential.io/articles/the...
The Disruption and Decentralization of Social Media  — Decential Media
Can DeSo compete with the millions of users currently on centralized social media platforms?
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February 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
From crypto skeptic to DeFi innovator, Sidney Powell of Maple Finance went from dismissing #Bitcoin as “rat poison” to leading a $5.5B on-chain lending platform.

Read how #DeFi is reshaping finance: www.decential.io/articles/map...
Maple Finance Is Riding the Blockchain Wave to Transform Traditional Lending — Decential Media
Co-founder and CEO Sidney Powell wants to grow on-chain lending through offering stablecoin yield
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February 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
What if music wasn’t streamed, but owned?

Kane Mayfield is skipping Spotify & putting music directly on Bitcoin using Ordinals. His latest project, The Ides of March, blends hip-hop, ancient Rome & web3.

Read the deep dive here: www.decential.io/articles/i-w...

#Bitcoin #Ordinals #Music
'I Was Dead': The Ides of March and Kane Mayfield's Bitcoin Resurrection — Decential Media
Hiding music in Bitcoin ordinals for true fans to find is groundbreaking but not easy
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February 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Silk Road changed Bitcoin, but at what cost? In this week's Web3 Rewind, @mattleising.bsky.social dives into Ross Ulbricht’s rise and fall, questioning his legacy in the world of crypto.

Read the full piece to uncover the complexities: decential.beehiiv.com/p/the-web3-r...

#Web3 #Blockchain
Reckoning with Ross
Quote of the week I Strategic corruption
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February 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
How does AI fit into the creative world? The Beat tackles the future of music, copyright, and the complex relationship between AI and human creativity.

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#AI #Creativity #Music
February 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Nebraska is stepping up as a hub for regulated digital assets. Telcoin’s approval marks a major milestone for the state and the broader crypto industry.

Full Story: www.decential.io/articles/neb...

#CryptoBanking #DigitalAssets #Blockchain
Nebraska’s Push for Web3 Adoption Helps Telcoin Become State’s First Digital Depository  — Decential Media
The state’s digital asset law allowed Telcoin to register as a bank and issue stablecoins
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February 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
What if creators kept 90% of their earnings? FanTV is using #Blockchain & #AI to make that a reality.

Find out how the platform is reshaping the creator economy: www.decential.io/articles/fan...
FanTV Is Betting on Blockchain and AI to Help Video Artists Keep More of What They Earn — Decential Media
Prashan Agawarl is bringing his web2 music industry success to the advancement of web3
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February 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Music isn’t just background noise. But in an era of algorithmic playlists and AI-generated tracks, is that all it’s becoming?

This week in The Beat, we’re diving into how music discovery, taste, and creativity are shifting in the digital age.

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The Beat
A weekly recap of the latest news at the intersection of music and web3
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January 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
From Facebook Marketplace to Web3 wallets, Jasmine Xu is redefining crypto UX and breaking stereotypes along the way. Curious how she got 100K users in 3 months?

Read more: www.decential.io/articles/fro...
From Facebook Marketplace to Mobile Crypto Wallets, Jasmine Xu is Breaking Stereotypes Building in Web3  — Decential Media
Magic Eden has found success by appealing to active token traders
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January 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
From impact-focused DAOs to radical transparency tools, Web3 is changing how nonprofits operate.

Find out how in the latest report: www.decential.io/articles/the...

#BlockchainForChange #TechForGood #Innovation
The Fourth Quarter Daisy Chain Report: How Are the Projects We Highlighted Faring in the Real World? — Decential Media
A quarterly assessment of the projects featured in the Daisy Chain series: where blockchain meets the real world
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January 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Tired of top-down Hollywood storytelling? Incention’s Emergence flips the script, inviting fans to co-create alongside David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight trilogy, Blade).

See how it works: www.decential.io/articles/inc... "
Incention Embraces AI for Blockchain-Powered Storytelling, With Debut Project From David S. Goyer — Decential Media
In collaboration with Story, Incention launched Goyer’s Emergence , leveraging AI and blockchain tools for next-generation stories
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January 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM