This Week, women of web3

Internet Computer Developments

1. During the?ETHDenver 2023 event, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) was prominently featured with several 100% on-chain decentralized applications (dApps) and services built on the platform. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with these dApps, watch live demonstrations and be inspired by the innovative solutions being created on the Internet Computer.
2. DFINITY is celebrating International Women’s Day by acknowledging and honoring the incredible women in their community. To celebrate DFINITY is offering special grants until March 31st to women developers and entrepreneurs. Interested applicants can apply?here.
3. DFINITY?has launched a new virtual program called ICP.Lab?Business Boosters, aimed at providing non-technical education to builders on various business topics. These include tokenomics, community building, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The program’s first session is set to begin on March 9th.?
4. DFINITY Developers have announced a new?office hour for developers, where individuals can ask questions related to the Internet Computer and the Developer Grants Program.
5. Motoko?updates include enhancements to Let binding and serialization: Motoko, the programming language used on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) platform, has received new updates that include a new language feature called let-else binding.
6. DFINITY recently had?yvonne-anne pignolet share the future of blockchain with students from the University of Malta. During the session, students were introduced to the potential of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) in creating a fully on-chain world.

Dfinity Community updates

1. The team behind OpenChat, an on-chain messaging application built on the ICP, has successfully?raised over $5.5 million?in a crowdfunding sale that was driven by the community. As a result of this, the project will now be controlled by the chat token holders.
2. Mark Jeffrey has?announced the release of the 33rd episode of Hash Rate, which features Dominic Williams from DFINITY’s Internet Computer (ICP). They mention how ICP smart contracts now allow for the use of real Bitcoin (BTC) wallets and addresses, enabling “DeFi on Bitcoin” to take place on the Bitcoin chain without the need for bridges or wrapped tokens.
3. OpenChat recently shared a new blog post on OpenChat Governance, explaining how users can take part in the governance process and start earning voting rewards. Users can check out the blog post?here?for more details on OpenChat Governance.
4. Nuance, the blogging platform built on the Internet Computer, has?recently added a new feature: dark mode. This feature was added in response to user feedback and is now available for users to try out on the platform.?
5. InfinitySwap is?launching an NFT Partnership Project Initiative?to invigorate the ICP NFT market. They plan to partner with quality NFT projects to promote and support them, resulting in a win for the community and projects.
6. Dscvr.one has?announced the launch of Bitcoin airdrops?and tipping on its social platform. The feature is set to include not only Bitcoin but also ckBTC and ICP.
7. The creators of?221Bravo have released their app as promised, though it is still in development and more features will be added in the future. The app can be accessed?here.

Crypto news in a?nutshell

1. Yuga Labs’ first Bitcoin?NFT auction “TwelveFold” was held and managed to raise $16.5 million?within a 24-hour period.?
2. Binance, a crypto exchange, launched an NFT generator that is powered by artificial intelligence. The generator was able to produce 10,000 NFTs within 2.5 hours.
3. Amazon is?exploring the creation of NFTs that will be linked to real-world assets.?The NFTs will enable digital ownership of physical goods purchased on the Amazon marketplace, which will be delivered to the customers’ doors.?
4. The?esports company TSM has formed a partnership with Avalanche?in the realm of Web3 gaming. Avalanche will serve as TSM’s sole blockchain partner as TSM expands its competitive gaming platform, Blitz.
5. Coinbase has?introduced a wallet API designed to facilitate the integration of Web2 developers into the world of Web3. This move is expected to ease the process of creating decentralized applications and boost the adoption of blockchain technology.
6. The?Blockchain Founders Fund?has secured $75 million in a fundraising effort aimed at promoting the widespread adoption of Web3 technology.?

Internet Computer’s NFT?summary

1. Shinjuku High team has successfully sold out their Freshman NFT collection on Yumi Marketplace.
2. ToniqMint access is now open on Entrepot.
3. Meditations NFT by @xSkApOnEx is live on Realmemecake.
4. Meninas and Interitus by Elementum is now available at Entrepot.