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Olympics 2024 shows the untapped potential of female athletes

With each Olympic Games athletes are expected to break new records. Sport science experts have been speculating for years whether we are reaching the limits of human ability. But they may be overlooking the fields where there’s untapped potential: women’s sports.

Jessica Pinchbeck, Lecturer in Sport and Fitness, and Candice Lingam-Willgoss, Senior Lecturer in Sport & Fitness, The Open University

August 27, 2024

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Inside the blockchain fan groups transforming pro sports

Web3 presents an opportunity to reinvent how fans interact with their passions, not least in sport, where teams are finding new ways to bring fans into the action. David Harrington explores how teams from motorsports to sailing are finding new opportunities in web3.

Bored Ape Yacht Club is taking over the world and Josh Ong knows why

Josh Ong has played a key role in helping the Bored Ape Yacht Club become a cultural icon worn by the likes of Eminem. He speaks to Leo Nasskau about the early days of BAYC, when to leverage decentralisation to let a permissionless brand thrive, and how to manage the delicate balance between exclusivity and openness. Clovis McEvoy tells the story.

Why 2023 will be the year of PROOF — akaStevey talks art, community, and culture

akaStevey straddles the line between art enthusiast and trading degen unlike anyone else. Having come to web3 via the GameStop saga, she now plays a key role at PROOF, web3's leading art community. She tells Signal how she got here and what's to come for PROOF in 2023. Lea Rose Emery tells the story.

Culture3 Time Horizons: Looking Ahead to 2023

The 2020s promises to be a breakout decade for web3. We explore the top ten applications of the tech to emerge in 2023 and beyond, and chart when they're likely to make their mark. Read the full list to learn why we're optimistic about NFT ticketing, music licensing, zero-knowledge proofs, and more.

How change happens in web3 – and how to predict the next chapter for blockchain

The collective aim of cryptocurrency began as a decentralised global currency. But on the road to becoming a multi-trillion dollar sector, what was once a small subculture has become a highly diverse ecosystem. Paul Dylan-Ennis explores the core principles that govern how change happens in web3.

“There's a real sense of belonging” — tech, community, and culture with Sian Morson

Sian Morson has spent her career championing community and diversity. But she’s also a technologist who knows how to leverage tech to have a cultural impact. She sat down with Leo Nasskau to discuss making tech accessible, authentic communities, and The Blk Chain. Lea Rose Emery tells the story.

“This is a chance for everyone who has an activist heart to do something” – Inna Modja on art and activism in web3

Inna Modja has forged a path all of her own, combining an array of art forms with a hands-on approach to activism. The Malian singer spoke with Leo Nasskau about the power of storytelling, web3 philanthropy, and why she believes the space will continue to flourish. Clovis McEvoy tells the story.

How missing the shift to web2 helped Manouschka Guerrier see the importance of the blockchain

Having missed the boat to web2, Manouschka Guerrier has lived many lives before finding her way to the next generation of the internet. The former actress, chef, and event planner tells Ola Kalejaye what made her realise she didn't want to miss web3.

What Reddit did differently to bring NFTs to the front page of the internet

Reddit's NFT avatars have caused a storm across the crypto world. Not just an example of mainstream adoption, the digital collectibles also show how to make NFT utility accessible to the rest of the world. Ekin Genç brings insights from leading NFT collectors and traders to tell the story.

Ekin Genç

October 26, 2022

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Olympics 2024 shows the untapped potential of female athletes

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Inside the blockchain fan groups transforming pro sports

Bored Ape Yacht Club is taking over the world and Josh Ong knows why

Why 2023 will be the year of PROOF — akaStevey talks art, community, and culture

Culture3 Time Horizons: Looking Ahead to 2023

How change happens in web3 – and how to predict the next chapter for blockchain

“There's a real sense of belonging” — tech, community, and culture with Sian Morson

“This is a chance for everyone who has an activist heart to do something” – Inna Modja on art and activism in web3

How missing the shift to web2 helped Manouschka Guerrier see the importance of the blockchain

What Reddit did differently to bring NFTs to the front page of the internet

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Olympics 2024 shows the untapped potential of female athletes

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Inside the blockchain fan groups transforming pro sports

Bored Ape Yacht Club is taking over the world and Josh Ong knows why

Why 2023 will be the year of PROOF — akaStevey talks art, community, and culture

Culture3 Time Horizons: Looking Ahead to 2023

How change happens in web3 – and how to predict the next chapter for blockchain

“There's a real sense of belonging” — tech, community, and culture with Sian Morson

“This is a chance for everyone who has an activist heart to do something” – Inna Modja on art and activism in web3

How missing the shift to web2 helped Manouschka Guerrier see the importance of the blockchain

What Reddit did differently to bring NFTs to the front page of the internet

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