#17 Midnight is hiring again! (Click here to find out what roles...)

Welcome to Edition #17 of 'This Week in Web3' - an all-in-one source for the most interesting Blockchain, Web3 and Metaverse content on LinkedIn, as curated by me! If you didn't catch these awesome posts, here's a quick recap...

🌑 JOBS! The Midnight Team Keeps Growing...

I'm building an awesome team at Midnight, a new data protection Blockchain that has been developed by Input Output (IOHK) . We're looking for roles across the organisation, but my team is specifically focused on Marketing.

Web3 projects don't get much more exciting than this:

- Cutting edge technology developed by Input Output (IOHK)

- 4-years in R&D, mentored by Charles Hoskinson (Cardano Founder)

- Global focus on both Web3 and Web2 builders

- Engaging developers, partners, educators, enterprises and more

- Opportunity to create great content, events and do things differently

This is not a blockchain. This is a MOVEMENT!... If you have experience in Web3, and have been a team leader (we want you to help shape the team) then send me a DM...

Or recommend a friend...

For now we're hiring candidates based in the US (East Coast) or UK.

Direct candidate applications only please, we already have recruiters working with us and we're not looking to add more at this time. Check out the full list of available roles and apply HERE.

🪙 Double Down on DeFi

Still don’t understand the value of Decentralised Finance (DeFi)?

Over $37Bn is committed to DeFi apps at the time of writing this, as companies and individuals look to make use of faster, cheaper, borderless and more innovative financial products. Curious?… Read this:

DeFi was probably the first ‘major’ industry or domain where Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Assets achieved widespread adoption.

The assets are already digital. There are many intermediaries and friction points. And it’s accessible to anyone. Democratisation is good for innovation…

So if you’re not already up to speed with the importance of DeFi, or how it works, here’s 20 pages of:

- What is DeFi?

- What technology is used?

- What Blockchains are involved?

- What are the main products?

- Why is DeFi innovative?

- Main risks and regulations

- Concerns for Financial Institutions

- Helpful Glossary of Terms

And much more…

Do yourself and your network a favour, and give this a read. If you have solid foundational understanding of DeFi, the rest of Web3 will make a whole lot of sense much more quickly. Check out the full report HERE.

🌐 How To Succeed in Blockchain: Network Effects!

What does it REALLY take to be successful in Blockchain & Crypto. They say it's all about hard work, but is that really true?... This week's Friday Poll looked at different perspectives on how to succeed in Web3.

It's interesting to see the spread here, because I see enough in all categories to say 'it's a bit of everything'. But by far and away, Web3 is about growing ecosystems or platforms with shared incentives that have sustainable economics. Not a simple task. Hard work will get you some of the way, but the community will get you the rest. Check out the full post and candid comments from the LinkedIn community HERE.

🇮🇹🤌🏽 Italy Leading in Crypto Adoption?...

Who needs some Blockchain & Crypto stats? Coinbase have dropped a new survey. And ITALY tops the crypto charts!

Over 90% of people in Italy have heard of Cryptocurrencies. But only 50% had heard of Blockchains...

These contradictions and more in this interesting report from the Coinbase team...

We see some big disparities between how Blockchain & Crypto is treated in different countries. In some Crypto is banned. In others it is national legal tender. Some countries' politicians are waging a 'war' on decentralised software, where others are investing heavily through sovereign wealth funds.

Get yourself up to speed with some of the latest trends, including:

- Awareness of Crypto and Blockchain

- Awareness of Web3 Use Cases

- How People Learn About Blockchain

- Levels of Adoption

- Peoples' Entry Point to Web3

- Future Adoption- Storage Methods

- Barriers to Adoption

And much more...

Check out how your country scored in the Coinbase charts, and see the full report and comments HERE.

📚 Web3 Meets EduTech with Banksters

The Metaverse offers endless immersive experiences - not least of which games - and it's not surprising that gaming tops the charts for Metaverse activity.

But what sets it apart is the immersion it provides. Banksters is not your typical game; it's an NFT-based EduTech simulator, gamifying crypto trading for everyone, with no finance background needed. You can learn about market dynamics, trading strategies and react to data from live market feeds. No risk, no FUD, to impermanent loss. And it's FUN!

Explore more in the article from Bitcoinist.net and go to the Banksters website HERE to play the Beta. Shout to Alex Altgausen 🇮🇱 and team for continuing to push the boundaries of different tech domains.

🤴🏿 Blockchain and Fantasy Sports with DraftKings Inc.

Essential listening! how DraftKings Inc. use Blockchain and NFTs to bring sports and fantasy gaming to life… This is one of those shows that will make things 'finally click'. When you see a business with high digital penetration, based on real-world events and data feeds, and with high levels of fan engagement, there's a strong basis for fast-paced innovation. Matt Kalish and the Draft Kings team have captured the imagination of thousands of fans and consolidated the 'fantasy sports' category. They're publishing content licensed by top sports associations like the PGA TOUR, Ultimate Fighting Championship and National Football League (NFL) with individual player NFTs selling for thousands of dollars.

On this episode we find out why and how Draft Kings have been thriving in Web3, and will cover: - The origins of DK's interest in Web3 - An introduction to Reignmakers - What's coming in Reignmakers Football Season 2 - How DK measure the impact of Blockchain and NFT tech - The challenges of working with Web3 technology - The response of 'traditional' customers of DK as well as of the wider Web3 and NFT communities - Other collaborations on the Draft Kings marketplace... Do NOT miss this. Rewatch the LinkedIn Live video HERE.

🧘🏽♂️ Feeling Xen About Blockchain and AI

Want to know my thoughts on the benefits (and costs!) of the intersection of Blockchain, AI and The Metaverse? Watch this episode of A Moment Of Xen w/t XenSams to find out more...

Xen is a legendary broadcaster and someone who has a real passion for uncovering different perspectives about new technology. She gets tech, she asks the BIG questions, and the off-camera deep chats are always 🔥🔥🔥

On this episode we talk about data protection, the Metaverse and how it’s impacting young people and the creator economy, and the impact of robots and AI on society… Check out the full video and Xen's other links HERE.

🤷🏽♂️ Still Didn't Listen to the RightClickSaveTheWorld Podcast Season 1 Finale?

What a BANGER of a first season for the Blockchain and Metaverse show you didn't realise you needed, but just couldn't stop claiming POAPs for! Shout to Tim Walther, Avery Akkineni, Kerry Murphy, Samuel Huber, Cathy Hackl, Theo Priestley, Tomer Niv, BORGET Sebastien, Betty ., Patricio Worthalter, Alan Vey, Luca Zicconi, Angelic Vendette, Steve Nouri, Mathew Sweezey and of course my co-host Diego Borgo ᵍᵐ for an amazing first season of content.

Will there be a second? Will I still be co-host? Let's see after the summer... Check out all the episodes of the show here, and the Finale episode below:

My LinkedIn Profile (Go click the 🔔 icon and turn notifications on!)

Blockchain Won't Save the World Podcast

RightClickSaveTheWorld Podcast

5-Hour Blockchain Growth Training with Blockchain Training Alliance

30-Min Short Course: Getting a Job in Web3 with LinkedIn Learning

And if you're wondering how I feel about you making it all this way to the bottom of the Newsletter...