A Web3 friend of mine, shared something from a Web3 friend of his, and she said:
“Blockchain technology is actually very human.
Our past (the chain of data) will always be there.
It’s part of who we are.
And that’s okay,
Because we always have a chance to add new blocks (new human experiences and stories) to the chain (story) of our life.”
I figured there was no intro needed this week after that nugget of wisdom.
Just let it sit.
Ponder it. Marvel at it.
And Friday happy hour will be here before you know it :)
(P.S. Shout out to John Shevchenko Mongeau for sharing this quote. And Corrales Cachola for writing this quote. Straight up rockstars, you are.)
👯♀️ Women in Web3
Gorgeous gorgeous girls – were hustling this week. They be makin’ $$$ moves.
> Starting with Sarah Guo, that is. She joined the wave of women leaving venture jobs to launch her own VC fund. (Enter, Hannah Grey, Sydney Thomas… and a good read from Ellen Chisa)
+ On the court, Coco Gauff is making her own kind of wave. Compared to a young Serena Williams, Coco is now the center of a new NFT mash-up from Autograph and DraftKings.
+ Clinique wants everyone to feel gorgeous inside and out, with the help of Cathy Hackl, via their new NFT collection aiming to bring more diversity to the metaverse.
+ Stoner Cats were listed as one of the top 5 NFT TV shows you should see this year. Meow, Sarah Cole and team.
+ Unstoppable Domains gifted blockchain domains to 1 Million women in Abu Dhabi. Now that’s a Web3 education initiative to beat.
+ ELLE talked to 35 women in crypto about what it’s like to work in a ‘bro-y’ industry.
+ Pinterest acquired an AI shopping startup, The Yes. I feel like some Web3 evolutions are gonna be next…hbu?
+ Sophia Amoruso’s Netflix adaptation of #Girlboss came out 5 years ago, can you believe it? But some are starting question if the term is ok to stay.
+ Ty Haney took those $$$ moves seriously… leading it right to her new blockchain rewards startup. (9.8 Million $ to be precise.)
+ You’re gonna want a seat at this table… next to Mariah Carey.
💙 Web3-4-Good
Debbie Soon + The Hug's collection to support Everytown has raised 3.4 ETH so far!
📰 Start Spreadin' The News
I’m going to start by pointing out lots of conflicting information and opinions in the news this week. I don’t expect this to stop in coming months, so dropping a kind reminder to #DYOR and make your own well-informed decisions as this Web3 world shapes, shifts and grows. Only invest what you’re willing to lose. If you get in now, it’s probably going to be a long haul before it pays off. That sorta thing:
Exhibit A ~ Some say NFTs are not just a fad. That we’re only at the beginning. But on the other hand, even some NFT influencers want you to ignore the hype. Meanwhile, others say if NFTs want to stick around, they need to start being paired with actual long-term value. While others lay out why some NFTs are worth millions of dollars. Let’s not get started on how Web3 domains fit into the mix… + some other people are so fed up they just want to watch the world burn. (Literally, 21 ETH worth of the world.)
In other news:
> The NFL is launching a blockchain video game. (Would it be appropriate to enter Jason Kelce’s Eagles chant here?)
> Your dream of owning Andy Warhol art can now come true… but only a fragment of it.
> Your weekend plans: Go to LA and eat Ape-inspired dessert with Snoop Dogg.
> Samsung launched a Discord. (Will Apple follow suit? Curious to see how this plays out at family dinner convos.)
> A 7-story building in Manhattan worth $26.5 Million is for sale… on OpenSea.
🎙 Who We're Talking To
What We Build Today Matters More Than You Think
James Timberlake, author and Web3 strategist, joined the Women in Web3 podcast to talk about:
The characteristics that makes the Web3 community so special
How to begin your journey into the Web3 world
Great steps to take to develop your NFT and Web3 skill set
+ I talked to Coral Cripps at GMW3!
She’s a true gem. Props to my boss Matthew at WELD Recruiting, who’s pushed me and supported me to start this whole thang.
💼 Web3 @ Work
Looking for Web3 work and want to get a head start? Shoot us your resume and we’ll help you get goin’!
Gary Vee is also hiring in case you want to tap him first.
Or connect with Caroline Fairchild, the new EIC of BFF, who’s building out a Web3 network for writers and other creators.
Want to work for Disney in the metaverse?
Your chance is probably coming. They just hired another senior member in their metaverse strategy team, a former Apple executive, so I imagine more jobs are on the way to carry out their Web3 vision.
Tech companies are still hiring. Software engineers, cybersecurity jobs + more.
From big- to small- to mid-sized tech companies, companies are still hiring despite what other headlines may read.
They’re hiring engineers, designers and other roles too!
🎨 What I'm Working On: A Step-By-Step BTS Look At A Gal Trying To Make It With NFT Art
🖼 #NFTart Gallery: A Thread
🗓 You're Gonna Want To Pencil These In...
Fire mints, networking nights, the big events, music festivals + more:
Can’t make it IRL? Get access to the alpha with a virtual pass. No Fomo required.
There’s a world of data collaboration. I haven’t ventured into it yet, but I’m curious. Anyone want to check it out in Vegas June 13 and report back?
Apply to join Leah + the We Are Web3 Summit ^^ here!
You’ll hear from inspiring female founders and artists like Maliha Abidi x Women Rise, Mai Akiyoshi x Curious Addys, Lana Denina x The Mona Lana, Katie Gregorio x Adobe, Sarana Haeata x Meta Angels, Inna Modja x Code Green, Carly Reilly x Overpriced JPEGs, Amanda Terry x On-Chain Monkey, Amber Vittoria, Randi Zuckerberg + more!
This NFT + DeFi conference just wrapped. Who was there? What’d we miss?
+ A Vegas NFT Networking event
+ The TIME 100 Summit
+ The Weeknd’s ‘crypto-powered world tour’
+ We3’s Tour of Web3 and how everyday consumers (aka all of us) can use NFTs
+ What Des Femmes Mag is up to for the rest of this year
If you're in Nash... grab your Neon Cowboys merch + head to CMA Fest
Starting today! The official schedule for stages, artists performances, and events is here.
The deadline is currently open – get in touch if your project was launched or minted in or before 2021!
📚 Always Learning
Intro to NFTs w/ Founding BFF Elan Halpern
8 educational videos of awesomeness.
What is an NFT: Everything you need to know
British GQ is curious. Does that make us mainstream?
Free mint NFT scams are rife RN
Here’s how to stay safe out there.
NFTs: Consumption vs Investment
Digital objects have long been treasured. An exhilarating moment during a Twitch stream. Memes that define an era in time. Iconic selfies. The list goes on and on…
That was a lot and that is all for now folks! See you next week!
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