https://robertanewton.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Robert A NewtonenFri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://medium.com/@easyxmain/centralized-exchanges-are-on-the-way-out-lets-make-decentralized-trading-easy-5a7deffc034dCrypto’s barrier to entry is definitely getting lower. Wallets can be set up by downloading an app and hitting a few buttons. Many CEXs now have a simple or “Lite” mode making trading pretty straightforward. That’s because most users don’t want any of the noise these platforms bring. I mean come on, why would these guys develop it if that isn’t true? Degens are also paving the way for a simple approach to trading with more and more Telegram bots popping up like leaked Drake videos. This just Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://medium.com/@easyxmain/centralized-exchanges-are-on-the-way-out-lets-make-decentralized-trading-easy-5a7deffc034dhttps://medium.com/@easyxmain/believe-the-hype-the-easydrop-is-coming-17b8e6f3df12If EasyX and the Blast airdrop had a kid, it would be named — EasyDrop It’s January, you’ve already quit the gym again and Blast is here setting the bar high with their airdrop set to be the biggest in recent memory. 2024 is going to be the year of the airdrop, this is clear. So did you really think EasyX was not going to get involved? This is where you guys will see how simple EasyX is making leverage trading, why our platform will be your go-to place to trade on Blast and how this is much moMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://medium.com/@easyxmain/believe-the-hype-the-easydrop-is-coming-17b8e6f3df12https://medium.com/@easyxmain/coming-to-blast-easyx-leverage-made-easy-4b674a0ff897What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of leverage trading? Perhaps you’ve seen the huge gains others are making using 50x leverage, tried it a few times and lost everything instantly. You’ve always done well before spot trading, so decide leverage trading isn’t for you and feel you must be one of the unlucky ones. Something you might find surprising is that the number of traders using leverage remains astonishingly low, but why is that? Surely everyone would love to take adFri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://medium.com/@easyxmain/coming-to-blast-easyx-leverage-made-easy-4b674a0ff897https://www.bullsandapesproject.com/blog/global-innovationVenture capital (VC) is the driving force behind the world's most transformative innovations. From its humble beginnings to its current global impact, VC has evolved into an unstoppable powerhouse. Let's embark on a journey through the remarkable trajectory of VC, marked by monumental advancements and influential players. Venture Capital has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century. However, let's fast forward to its official inception in the 20th century. Meet Georges Doriot, reveredMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bullsandapesproject.com/blog/global-innovationhttps://www.bullsandapesproject.com/blog/blockchain-in-VCThe Unstoppable Rise of Blockchain in Venture Capital Blockchain technology is reshaping the landscape of venture capital with its unmatched potential. This transformative technology is revolutionizing investment practices and fueling staggering growth in startup funding. Today, we'll delve into the impact of blockchain on the venture capital arena. We'll explore why venture capitalists are drawn to blockchain projects and highlight some notable VCs investing in this space. The numbers speakMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bullsandapesproject.com/blog/blockchain-in-VChttps://www.bullsandapesproject.com/blog/IP-and-VCIn the ever-evolving landscape of venture capital, one factor stands out as a game-changer: Intellectual Property (IP). Savvy investors recognize the pivotal role of IP, particularly in innovation-driven industries like fintech, where IP assets serve as crucial indicators of potential and competitive advantage. Let's delve into the profound impact of intellectual property in the world of venture capital and uncover its vital role. A robust IP portfolio signifies uniqueness, competitiveness, aMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bullsandapesproject.com/blog/IP-and-VChttps://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-announces-coniun-the-advanced-nft-analytics-and-ai-platform-as-its-next-ido-451b3f00343aSeedify announces Coniun, the advanced NFT analytics and AI platform, as its next IDO. We are excited to announce yet another incredible opportunity to participate in an IDO this month from the impressive NFT analytics, AI and Web3 Company — Coniun. The following information is included in this article: Let’s take a deeper look into what they offer and why you should be looking to participate in the IDO. Coniun started its life as a utility NFT project and has already achieved some incrediblTue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-announces-coniun-the-advanced-nft-analytics-and-ai-platform-as-its-next-ido-451b3f00343ahttps://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-monthly-update-a-recap-of-top-developments-for-february-2023-5d574b4865a8As promised we are continuing our monthly updates across all departments of Seedify. February was another incredible month for all the team at Seedify and we have seen everyone working tirelessly to bring some exciting developments to the platform, forge more relationships with opinion leaders and increase exposure to our platform. Today we will be covering the achievements and key developments across the following departments: The marketing team continued their efforts to maintain high levelsWed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-monthly-update-a-recap-of-top-developments-for-february-2023-5d574b4865a8https://blog.seedify.fund/games-for-a-living-q-a-with-manel-sort-co-founder-and-ceo-c5d5227d10cGames for a Living Q&A With Manel Sort, Co-Founder and CEO In preparation for the upcoming IGOs on the Seedify Launchpad, we decided to host a Q&A with the Co-Founder and CEO of Games for a Living, Manel Sort. Games for a Living is a Web3 game development and publishing company that provides innovative solutions for Web3 gaming to developers through the GFAL Network. The GFAL Network offers a cross-platform Games for a Living ID, an intuitive and user-friendly wallet, user and developer portalMon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/games-for-a-living-q-a-with-manel-sort-co-founder-and-ceo-c5d5227d10chttps://blog.seedify.fund/centralized-to-decentralized-how-major-web2-gaming-companies-are-embracing-web3-technology-441052751cf2Centralized To Decentralized: How Major Web2 Gaming Companies are Embracing Web3 Technology In 2021 we saw numerous reputable Web2 gaming companies showing interest in blockchain tech, NFTs and crypto. However, 2022 saw the beginning of a bear market, slowing down operations and putting some plans on hold. Now in 2023, we are starting to see a change in the market sentiment following a positive start to the year, with Web3 gaming and Metaverse projects becoming some of the most exciting prospecSat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/centralized-to-decentralized-how-major-web2-gaming-companies-are-embracing-web3-technology-441052751cf2https://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-cements-partnership-with-g4al-to-drive-mass-adoption-of-blockchain-gaming-d43639b98f70Seedify Cements Partnership With GFAL to Drive Mass Adoption of Blockchain Gaming Today we are pleased to announce our new strategic partnership with blockchain gaming platform — Games For A Living, GFAL. We shall be working with GFAL on their upcoming IGOs and supporting them in promoting the services their platform has to offer. The first initial game offering from GFAL on the Seedify IGO Launchpad will take place on 09 March 2023. We are excited to have teamed up with GFAL and look forward Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-cements-partnership-with-g4al-to-drive-mass-adoption-of-blockchain-gaming-d43639b98f70https://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-teams-up-with-bnb-chain-to-fuel-the-growth-of-web3-gaming-85efa4c1103bSeedify Teams up With BNB Chain to Fuel the Growth of Web3 Gaming We are excited to announce that we have agreed to partner with the largest Web3 community BNB Chain to bring numerous growth opportunities to our incubated projects. Our teams will work closely together to provide multiple initiatives put together by both parties as part of our collaborative effort to unify the Web3 gaming ecosystem. BNB Chain (Build N Build Chain) is the world’s largest smart-contract blockchain in terms of traWed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-teams-up-with-bnb-chain-to-fuel-the-growth-of-web3-gaming-85efa4c1103bhttps://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-monthly-update-a-recap-of-top-developments-for-january-2023-3459efd68c3We announced at the beginning of 2023 that from this month forward; we will be sharing progress updates monthly about what we’ve been working on in each division of Seedify. In this article, we are going to recap some of our key developments and most significant achievements for January across the following departments: The marketing team had one clear target in January — growth. The main focus was to increase our reach and engagement on Twitter and grow our audience on Medium. By continuing tWed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/seedify-monthly-update-a-recap-of-top-developments-for-january-2023-3459efd68c3https://blog.seedify.fund/war-legends-join-the-battle-now-and-become-the-next-war-legend-c609ac790733War Legends: Join The Battle Now and Become The Next War Legend Today, we are bringing you even more exciting Web3 gaming news. We are pleased to announce another IGO in 2023 for a military-themed MOBA game and Metaverse — War Legends. War Legends is a military-themed Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game developed by Playchain, that marks the first release of an entire war ecosystem. Players fight against each other in various war scenarios based on the historical WW2 battles of NormandSat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/war-legends-join-the-battle-now-and-become-the-next-war-legend-c609ac790733https://blog.seedify.fund/why-is-user-generated-content-important-in-web3-gaming-258647d897fWhy Is User Generated Content Important In Web3 Gaming? User-generated content (UGC) has changed the way we consume media, play games and interact with each other. What first started out as a marketing strategy has become an integral part of Web3 gaming and one of the most important features in the metaverse. Today, we will look into what exactly UGC is and how Web3 has helped solve problems faced in UGC Web2 games. User-generated content can come in various forms, including images, videos, teFri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/why-is-user-generated-content-important-in-web3-gaming-258647d897fhttps://blog.seedify.fund/crypto-gaming-guilds-a-fundamental-part-of-blockchain-gaming-e88873f619e2Over the past two years, we have seen a rise in the number of crypto gaming guilds in the industry. They soon became the choice for investments from venture capitalists and large investment firms looking to enter the blockchain gaming space. Crypto gaming guilds offer many opportunities for investors, developers and, most importantly, players. Let’s look into what they are exactly, how they operate and why you should consider joining one. What Are Crypto Gaming Guilds and How Do They Work? CrFri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/crypto-gaming-guilds-a-fundamental-part-of-blockchain-gaming-e88873f619e2https://blog.seedify.fund/not-your-keys-not-your-crypto-how-to-store-your-tokens-securely-59232723c4a9Not Your Keys, Not Your Crypto — How To Store Your Tokens Securely Following recent events in Web3, many investors are now looking for ways to secure their crypto. The recent collapse of platforms such as FTX and BlockFi meant that, sadly, many investors lost their crypto overnight. This led to over $20B being withdrawn from centralized exchanges between November 2nd and 13th, according to a report from CoinGecko. The old phrase “not your keys, not your coins” has been repeated across social mTue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/not-your-keys-not-your-crypto-how-to-store-your-tokens-securely-59232723c4a9https://blog.seedify.fund/tokenomics-why-they-matter-and-how-to-analyze-them-5d17e7560c40Tokenomics: Why They Matter and How to Analyze Them At the time of writing, we are experiencing some volatile times in the market and token prices are fluctuating noticeably on a regular basis. Fundamentals will always have an impact on a token’s current price as is the same in traditional stock markets. That being said, there are many factors that can affect the long-term price of a token and many of these stem from the very creation of a crypto token. Projects need to put together a long-termWed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/tokenomics-why-they-matter-and-how-to-analyze-them-5d17e7560c40https://blog.seedify.fund/vesting-why-do-projects-lock-crypto-tokens-5e21397a2b5dThe very nature of crypto means that there are many opportunities for anyone to invest in projects at their early stages, which of course, comes with a share of associated risk. People new to crypto investing might wonder what measures are taken to ensure that their investment is safe and the project will deliver on their proposed idea. This is offered in the form of a vesting schedule. Vesting is a term used in traditional finance for the process of employers incentivising their employees withWed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/vesting-why-do-projects-lock-crypto-tokens-5e21397a2b5dhttps://blog.seedify.fund/whats-the-difference-between-a-bull-and-a-bear-market-b0bc277023aaWhat’s the difference between a Bull and a Bear market? For those new to crypto, it’s important to understand the two different types of markets known as bull markets and bear markets. Simply put, they relate to the overall market sentiment and are much the same as traditional finance is mainly dictated by the worldwide economic situation. Let’s take a look into what bull and bear markets are exactly and the positives and negatives of each. The easiest way to describe a bull market is when thMon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/whats-the-difference-between-a-bull-and-a-bear-market-b0bc277023aahttps://blog.seedify.fund/crypto-coin-vs-crypto-token-whats-the-difference-858d31cd55adMost people in the world today have heard the term crypto coin, of course, popularised by the first of their kind, Bitcoin. Those who are more familiar with crypto and blockchain will have most likely heard the term crypto token as well. It is often thought that they are synonymous with each other, but this is simply untrue. Let’s take a look into exactly what crypto coins are so we can then determine how they differ from crypto tokens. Crypto coins are best described as digital currencies, heSat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/crypto-coin-vs-crypto-token-whats-the-difference-858d31cd55adhttps://blog.seedify.fund/what-is-blockchain-gaming-and-why-is-it-so-popular-63f91764f1dWhat is Blockchain Gaming and Why is it so Popular? Over the past two years, we have seen blockchain gaming become one of the most promising areas of Web3. The 2021 blockchain gaming boom brought it to the forefront of Web3, with many crypto investors getting behind projects like Axie Infinity and The Sandbox. The main reason for these projects’ success was they allowed players to earn crypto through gameplay and other DeFi akin features such as staking and farming, which led to us coining the Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/what-is-blockchain-gaming-and-why-is-it-so-popular-63f91764f1dhttps://blog.seedify.fund/nfts-how-far-have-we-come-how-much-further-can-we-go-552b9091463cNFTs: How Far Have We Come & How Much Further Can We Go? We are finding ourselves in a transitional period across many areas of Web3. Decentralised Finance (DeFi) summer seems like a distant memory, but this hasn’t stopped projects from trying to solve issues with Centralized Finance (CeFi). GameFi is also starting to pivot and search for more sustainable solutions to replace the once-popular play-to-earn model in an attempt to bridge the gap between traditional and blockchain gaming. NFTs areWed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/nfts-how-far-have-we-come-how-much-further-can-we-go-552b9091463chttps://blog.seedify.fund/what-is-the-difference-between-web2-and-web3-gaming-8c2ece2a76b6What is the difference between Web2 and Web3 Gaming? As we are nearing closer to a busy period of Seedify IGOs we thought we should look into some of the differences between traditional and blockchain gaming. There seems to be a disconnect between experienced Web2 gamers and the exciting new possibilities that Web3 gaming offers. Is it that they are unaware, don’t understand or maybe don’t care about blockchain gaming? To fully understand the main differences between traditional and blockchainMon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/what-is-the-difference-between-web2-and-web3-gaming-8c2ece2a76b6https://blog.seedify.fund/transforming-storytelling-with-nfts-and-web3-caba815bc23aStorytelling has featured heavily in many of the most nostalgic games ever. For example, early games like fantasy tabletop role-playing games (RPG) Dungeons & Dragons or the science fantasy role-playing video game series Final Fantasy. Creating storylines and allowing players to make their own decisions in the games granted them an increased sense of achievement, an attachment to the characters, and a desire to keep playing. Storytelling, to this day, is still fundamental when it comes to creatTue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.seedify.fund/transforming-storytelling-with-nfts-and-web3-caba815bc23ahttps://blog.seedify.fund/nfts-in-games-what-are-they-and-how-can-you-benefit-a437631c2549NFTs in Games: What are they and how can you benefit? We spoke recently in an article about how investors use NFTs to purchase plots of virtual land in the metaverse. We also looked into the potential use cases for the land and how investors can profit from land ownership. Today, we will take the same approach, but this time, with other metaverse and in-game assets, and also look into how they harness NFT technology. Gaming NFTs come in various forms, such as in-game items, land, metaverse weaMon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://blog.seedify.fund/nfts-in-games-what-are-they-and-how-can-you-benefit-a437631c2549https://blog.seedify.fund/your-a-z-of-blockchain-acronyms-and-slang-81c74ea27673Your A-Z of Blockchain Acronyms and Slang “GM my OG fam who ignores all the FUD and FOMO on CT. wen moon? Right now LFG! Let me shill this next moon and share some serious alpha to make sure you don’t ape in and get REKT, but DYOR.” Have no idea what any of this means? Hopefully, by the end of the article you will (and we’ve translated it for you). This article has broken down and highlighted some of the most common terms, acronyms and slang used in the Blockchain and Web3 space. We hope our Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://blog.seedify.fund/your-a-z-of-blockchain-acronyms-and-slang-81c74ea27673https://blog.seedify.fund/what-to-look-out-for-when-choosing-an-nft-project-d1c497c74fb5What to Look Out For When Choosing an NFT Project It may be hard to believe, but many people are still trying to get to grips with NFTs. For over a year now, our social media feeds have been bombarded with news of NFTs selling for millions of dollars and people’s lives changing all because of a jpeg. This led to a surge in new NFT projects, followed by investors with bags full of Ethereum (ETH). It was almost every day, a collection of 10,000 Apes, Dogs, Kitties, and even Pandas were popping uThu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://blog.seedify.fund/what-to-look-out-for-when-choosing-an-nft-project-d1c497c74fb5https://blog.seedify.fund/the-endless-opportunities-of-the-metaverse-and-virtual-lands-3662c8777a78The Endless Opportunities of the Metaverse and Virtual Lands The metaverse is one of the most anticipated and exciting aspects of web3 but still, most people don’t understand exactly what it is, what it can be used for, and just how much of a difference it could make to the world. The metaverse will have a huge impact on many key areas of our lives including our jobs, social lives, and education. The metaverse will undoubtedly disrupt major industries including gaming, eCommerce, and financial Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://blog.seedify.fund/the-endless-opportunities-of-the-metaverse-and-virtual-lands-3662c8777a78https://azuroprotocol.medium.com/azuro-closes-4m-strategic-investment-round-962f410c0b1bWe have closed yet another successful funding round, raising a further $4 million, bringing the total raised to $7.5 million! We are now proud to announce we have backing from some of the most experienced names in web3 including early seed round investors AllianceDAO, Arrington Capital, Ethereal Ventures, Delphi Digital, new joiners Hypersphere, Quiet Capital, Formless Capital, and great crypto teams who participated in both rounds like Gnosis & Merit Circle. The recent round of $4m funding caWed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://azuroprotocol.medium.com/azuro-closes-4m-strategic-investment-round-962f410c0b1b