McDonalds, Elon Musk, and Dogecoin: A Potential Partnership on the Horizon?

• McDonald’s tweet on January 26th sparked reactions from Elon Musk and the Dogecoin (DOGE) community.
• Elon Musk reaffirmed that he would “100%” appear in a McDonald’s ad if the fast food company implements Dogecoin payments.
• Dogecoin’s value has remained unaffected by “the DogeFather” speculation, trading at $0.085 USD at the time of writing.

On January 26th, 2023, the official Twitter account of the American multinational fast-food chain McDonald’s caused an uproar in the Dogecoin (DOGE) community with the simple tweet “what did I miss”. The tweet quickly accumulated 8.1M views in less than 24 hours, with the surge in views and engagement being attributed partly to a long-awaited conversation between McDonald’s, Elon Musk, and Dogecoin.

Business magnate Elon Musk replied to the tweet by McDonald’s with „oh hi lol.“ DogeDesigner, a UX/UI graphic designer at Dogecoin, seized the opportunity to resurrect a year-old tweet from Musk, in which he pledged that he would „eat a happy meal on tv if McDonald’s accepts Dogecoin.“ DogeDesigner asked Musk if the deal was still open. Musk simply responded with the „100%“ emoji, speaking volumes on his opinion of a potential partnership should McDonald’s look to strike a deal.

The speculation of a potential collaboration between the three entities has been ongoing for the past year, with Dogecoin supporters hoping for a chance to prove the cryptocurrency’s worth. The possibility of McDonald’s being the first major fast-food chain to adopt Dogecoin as a payment method could provide the cryptocurrency with the much-needed mainstream recognition and, in turn, propel Dogecoin’s legitimacy and value.

The price of DOGE has been experiencing an upswing of 6.42% over the last seven days, according to data by Messari. However, Dogecoin’s value has remained unaffected by “the DogeFather” speculation, trading at $0.085 USD at the time of writing.

The public awaits to see what the outcome of the McDonald’s, Elon Musk, and Dogecoin saga will be, as the future of the cryptocurrency hangs in the balance. Will McDonald’s take the plunge and become the first major fast-food chain to accept Dogecoin payments? Only time will tell.

Marek Olszewski of Celo Wins Cryptie for Social Impact at Crypties Awards

• Marek Olszewski of Celo accepted the Cryptie for Social Impact Award at the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami on November 30.
• Other nominees for the award were Ukraine DAO, Dream DAO, Proof of Protest, and Digital Diaspora.
• The Crypties is an annual awards show hosted by Decrypt Media that recognizes outstanding achievements in the world of cryptocurrency.

On November 30, the inaugural Crypties Awards took place in Miami at Decrypt Studios, a gathering that recognized outstanding achievement in the world of cryptocurrency. During the show, Marek Olszewski of Celo was presented the Cryptie for Social Impact Award by presenter Dan Roberts of Decrypt Media.

The Social Impact Award recognizes a company or organization that has made an impact on society by using cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. Olszewski accepted the award on behalf of Celo, a blockchain platform that aims to improve financial inclusion and access to financial services for people in developing countries.

The other nominees in the Social Impact Award category included Ukraine DAO, Dream DAO, Proof of Protest, and Digital Diaspora. Ukraine DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that provides information and resources to people in Ukraine. Dream DAO is a blockchain-based platform that helps immigrants in the U.S. send money home to their family in other countries. Proof of Protest is a platform that seeks to promote social change and civic engagement by empowering people to document and take part in protests. Finally, Digital Diaspora is a blockchain-based project that enables people to store and share their personal data securely and anonymously.

The Crypties is an annual awards show hosted by Decrypt Media that celebrates and recognizes innovation in the world of cryptocurrency. The awards are judged by a panel of industry experts and encompass a wide range of categories, from technical development to social impact. This year’s awards were the first in a series of annual events that will recognize high achievers in the world of cryptocurrency.

The Social Impact Award is one of many awards given out at the Crypties, and it serves to highlight the potential of blockchain technology to make a positive impact on the world. It is a testament to the progress made by companies and organizations in the cryptocurrency space and their commitment to improving lives around the world.

Raising Venture Capital and Navigating the Legal Landscape: Crypto Insights from 0xpo Summit and the Crypties 2022 Awards Gala

• Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Crossroads to discuss common legal misconceptions in the industry.
• The Crypties 2022 Awards Gala was held at Art Basel in Miami with emcee Josh Ostrovsky and sponsors from a range of crypto projects.
• Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, discussed how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception, and Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco for a panel on raising venture money.

In the rapidly changing world of blockchain technology, legal misconceptions still abound. Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3 to discuss the many legal issues that companies in this space need to consider before launch. Rubin emphasized the importance of seeking legal advice before launching a crypto project, as she has seen many startups make costly mistakes due to a lack of understanding of the legal landscape. Rubin also highlighted the importance of having a strong compliance framework in place, and discussed the need for companies to be aware of regulatory developments in the industry in order to remain compliant.

The Crypties 2022 Awards Gala was held in Miami in December 2022 at Art Basel. The red-carpet event was hosted by Josh Ostrovsky („The Fat Jewish“), and presenters from a range of crypto projects were on hand to award statuettes in nine categories. The evening was sponsored by Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721. Guests were treated to an extravagant evening of networking and celebration, showcasing the best of the blockchain world.

Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, discussed the advantages of Tezos’ proof-of-stake mechanism onstage at Web Summit in Lisbon. Breitman explained how Tezos was ahead of the curve in its use of a proof-of-stake mechanism, and also talked about her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming.

Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco on November 3 for an expansive panel on raising venture money even during Crypto Winter. The panelists discussed the challenges of finding investors in a bear market, and shared their insights on the best strategies for companies to use in order to secure funding. They also discussed the importance of having a strong team and a well-defined product roadmap in order to make a successful pitch.

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, it is important to stay up to date on the latest legal and regulatory developments in order to remain compliant. It is also key to seek legal advice before launching a crypto project, and to have a strong team and product roadmap when raising venture capital. The Crypties 2022 Awards Gala and the panel at 0xpo Summit provided valuable insight into the industry, while Kathleen Breitman’s presentation at Web Summit gave a unique glimpse into the world of Tezos.

Crypto Events Heat Up in December: Crypties, 0xpo, and Web Summit

• The inaugural Crypties Awards were held in Miami on November 30, with Crypto Unicorns winning the Game of the Year award.
• Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman spoke at Web Summit in Lisbon about the Tezos blockchain and its proof-of-stake mechanism.
• At 0xpo Summit in San Francisco, Slow Ventures, Volt Capital, Conviction, and AngelBlock discussed raising venture money during Crypto Winter.

On November 30, Decrypt Studios held the inaugural Crypties Awards at Art Basel in Miami, Florida. With emcee Josh Ostrovsky („The Fat Jewish“) and presenters from a range of crypto projects, statuettes were awarded in nine categories. The evening was sponsored by Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721.

The highlight of the night was the Game of the Year award, which was presented to Crypto Unicorns by presenter Avery Akkineni of Vayner3. The other nominees in the category were Stepn, Zed Run, and Blankos Block Party.

On December 19, the 0xpo Summit in San Francisco hosted a panel on raising venture money even during Crypto Winter. Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock joined Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss their strategies for raising capital and navigate the bear market.

Meanwhile, at Web Summit in Lisbon on December 6, Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman talked about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception. She shared her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum, and sharding, her thoughts on progressive decentralization, and her excitement for NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves.

The Crypties Awards and the two panels at the 0xpo Summit and Web Summit were just a few of the exciting events that took place in the crypto space in December 2022. With the crypto industry growing at an exponential rate, there’s no doubt that the coming months and years will bring even more exciting events and opportunities.

Crypto Events in 2022: Web3 Insights, Decentralized Finances, and Raising in a Bear Market

• Phantom Co-Founder Francesco Agosti sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco to discuss the history of Phantom and what he’s looking forward to in Web3.
• The Crypties 2022: Highlight Reel was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami, sponsored by Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, and other crypto projects.
• Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman talked about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception at Web Summit in Lisbon, and Raising in a Bear Market was discussed at 0xpo Summit.

At 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3, Francesco Agosti, one of the minds behind the popular Solana dapp, sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss the history of Phantom and what he’s looking forward to in Web3. The conversation focused on the current state of the decentralized finance industry, and how Agosti believes that the industry will evolve in the coming years.

The Crypties 2022: Highlight Reel was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami. The evening was emceed by Josh Ostrovsky („The Fat Jewish“), and statuettes were awarded in nine categories. The evening was sponsored by Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721.

In addition, at Web Summit in Lisbon, Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman spoke about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum, and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming. Lastly, at 0xpo Summit, the panel discussed Raising in a Bear Market, featuring Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction, and former Coinbase executive Katie Haun. The panelists discussed the current state of the industry and how venture capital is responding to the bear market.

Overall, these events have provided valuable insight into the current state of the decentralized finance industry, and have offered a glimpse into the future of Web3. With the continued growth of the industry, it is certain that the conversations and insights presented at these events will help shape the future of the industry.

Explore Storytelling, Recognition, and NFT Gaming in 2022!

• Jason Michael Primrose, Amanda Terry, Artemysia-X, and Kas Vegas discussed how their work utilizes NFTs for storytelling at Camp Decrypt in November 2022.
• The Crypties 2022 awards gala was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami, with Josh Ostrovsky as emcee and a range of crypto projects as sponsors.
• Kathleen Breitman discussed Tezos‘ proof-of-stake mechanism, Tendermint, Ethereum, sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming at Web Summit 2022.

The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is rapidly evolving, with new innovations and applications being explored every day. One area that has seen a tremendous amount of growth in recent years is the use of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for storytelling. On November 21st 2022, Camp Decrypt will be hosting a panel of experts to discuss how NFTs are being used to tell stories. The panel will be moderated by Shira Lazar of the What’s Trending podcast, and will feature Jason Michael Primrose, author of the book “Lost Children of Andromeda”; Amanda Terry of Metagood and ACTAI Ventures; Artemysia-X of the Rug Radio program LorePlay; and Kas Vegas of NFT INT, Huxley, and Feature.io.

Continuing the celebration of the crypto space, the inaugural Crypties awards gala will be held on December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami. Hosted by Josh Ostrovsky, aka “The Fat Jewish”, the awards ceremony will recognize achievements in nine different categories, and will be sponsored by a range of crypto projects, such as Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721.

Finally, Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of the Tezos blockchain, will be speaking at Web Summit 2022 about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception. She will also discuss her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum, and sharding, as well as progressive decentralization and NFT gaming.

All in all, the coming year promises to be an exciting one for the crypto and blockchain space, with many new opportunities for storytelling, recognition, and exploration. Whether it’s discussing NFTs, attending the Crypties awards gala, or hearing from industry experts like Kathleen Breitman, 2022 will be a year of discovery and progress.

Venture Financing in a Bear Market: Panelists Share Tips at 0xpo Summit

• Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler participated in a panel discussion at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3.
• The Crypties 2022 gala was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami.
• Kathleen Breitman of Tezos participated in a panel discussion at Web Summit in Lisbon, and a panel on venture financing in a bear market was held at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco on November 3.

Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler recently took part in a panel discussion at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3. Matt spoke about his web3 origin story and Blocknative’s business, as well as common misconceptions in the crypto space.

The Crypties 2022 awards gala was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami. Hosted by Josh Ostrovsky (“The Fat Jewish”) and sponsored by a range of crypto projects, nine awards were presented at the event.

Kathleen Breitman of Tezos participated in a panel discussion at Web Summit in Lisbon, where she discussed the Tezos blockchain’s use of a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum, and sharding, progressive decentralization, and non-fungible token gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves.

A panel on venture financing in a bear market was held at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco on November 3. Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock participated in the discussion with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson. They discussed the challenges of fundraising in a bear market and shared tips on how to get funding in the crypto space.

Industry Alive and Well: Legal Discussions, Innovative Awards, and Exciting Developments

Bullet Points:
• Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, discussed legal misconceptions the industry still holds.
• The Crypties 2022 awards gala was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami.
• Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman discussed Tezos’ proof-of-stake mechanism, Ethereum and sharding, and NFT gaming at Web Summit in Lisbon.

At 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3, Decrypt’s Jason Nelson sat down with Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, to discuss the legal misconceptions the industry still holds. Lisa brought a wealth of knowledge to the discussion, helping explain the importance of seeking legal advice before launching a crypto-based project. She also touched on the need for government regulations that can provide clear guidance for the industry.

Later in the month, Decrypt Studios held the inaugural Crypties awards gala at Art Basel in Miami. Emceed by Josh Ostrovsky („The Fat Jewish“), the event featured presenters from a range of crypto projects, and statuettes were awarded in nine categories. The evening was sponsored by several leading companies in the space, including Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721.

Finally, at Web Summit in Lisbon, Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman took the stage with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves. Kathleen discussed how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception and expressed admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming.

Throughout the month, it was clear that the blockchain and crypto industry is alive and well, with many exciting developments taking place. From important legal discussions to innovative awards ceremonies, there’s a lot of potential for growth and progress in the space.

Crypto Experts Shine Bright at November Events

• Phantom Co-Founder Francesco Agosti participated in a panel discussion at 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3.
• Tezos Co-Founder Kathleen Breitman discussed the merits of the Tezos blockchain at Web Summit in Lisbon on November 29, 2022.
• The Crypties Awards was held in Miami on November 30, and Bored Ape Yacht Club won NFT Project of the Year.

At 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3, Phantom Co-Founder Francesco Agosti sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss the history of Phantom and what he’s looking forward to in Web3. The event, which was hosted by 0x, featured a variety of topics, ranging from the origins of the Phantom project to the potential for blockchain technology in the future.

At the Web Summit in Lisbon on November 29, 2022, Tezos Co-Founder Kathleen Breitman discussed the merits of the Tezos blockchain, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves onstage. The Tezos blockchain has been using a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception, which puts it ahead of the curve when compared to other blockchain projects.

The inaugural Crypties Awards was held in Miami on November 30, and Bored Ape Yacht Club won NFT Project of the Year. Illa Da Producer accepted the Cryptie on behalf of Yuga Labs from presenter Alanna Roazzi-Laforet. The other nominated projects in the category were Moonbirds, Azuki, DeGods, and CloneX. The Crypties Awards was a celebration of the best projects, teams, and developers in the crypto space, and it provided a much-needed boost of enthusiasm to the industry.

Live events are an important part of the crypto space, as they provide an opportunity for experts and enthusiasts to discuss the latest developments and trends in the industry. The events that took place in November provided invaluable insights into the potential of blockchain technology and the importance of staying ahead of the curve. It is clear that blockchain projects, such as Tezos and Phantom, are setting the bar for innovation and will continue to shape the future of the industry.