Top3 Web3 Products of the Week #10

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Top3 Web3 Products of the Week #10

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

We're expanding this newsletter community and the StartUpRoundUp platform every single week.

This week, we're starting video interviews with our past featured founders & product leaders, as well as new founders we're meeting, to get their insights and stories out to all our readers. We will handle the post-production of edited clips and footage as well, so all founders have to do is show up as their schedule allows them, to get brand new content ready-made for all their socials. At the end of the day, every emerging industry is built on the stories and relationships of its early adopters and builders. We'd like to do our part to highlight those stories. For the Web3 leaders who are interested, please feel free to schedule an intro call with me below or email us to schedule a time: 

I'd also like to share this recent stance by our very own NFT Print Pro on the current state of the market. It's important to understand that the growth and development of this space rely on the quality and intention of its builders & community. Be the example you want to see.

We're still connecting with Web3 investors looking to invest in blockchain-based startup companies and products that will drive the future of the economy. Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] for access.

Over the past couple of weeks, I've gathered some helpful resources for the future Web3 leaders and founders just getting started. Here's how to approach the start of your founder or creator journey.

"How to Be Successful" by Sam Altman (current CEO of OpenAI):

"How to Stand Out" by Garry Tan (current CEO of Y Combinator):

"3 Web3/Crypto Mistakes to Avoid for Startup Founders (w/ Imran Khan of Alliance DA)" by Garry Tan

A deep dive by a friend of the newsletter, Mitko Dimitrov, covering a recent feature of ours as well, Continuum.xyz (a global vocational school for the next generation of digital workers):

Also, my favorite podcast to come out over the past week from our friends at NFT Now w/ Frank DeGods:

Please check our Crypto News of the Week summary at the end of this week's edition by our friends at The Crypto Explorer!

Now, let's get started with this week's Top3 Web3 Products!

Community Spotlight: Genuine Undead

In Genuine Undead, community is the utility

Holding a Genuine Undead token grants membership to a one of a kind decentralized community. The utility is access to a collective of passionate and motivated creators, developers, investors, academics, collectors, innovators, thinkers, and leaders in the future of Web3.

As a community-led project, the value flows in the opposite direction of a typical “utility” NFT project. Individuals in the community are providing time, energy, skills and passion to enhance and propel the project forward. Instead of waiting for the next announcement, asking “wen?” Genuine Undead members are constantly creating, brainstorming and executing on innovative and genuine ways to add value to the original art collection. The community is the team.

Read more here

Dakan

Revolutionizing the Collectibles Market with Phygital NFTs.

Industry: Decentralized Applications (dApps), NFT Marketplace

Dakan is harnessing the power of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and blockchain to create a semi-decentralized marketplace that transcends the limitations of traditional collecting. Dakan's unique approach enables collectors to securely store your physical treasures in their state-of-the-art vaults, while a digital counterpart, represented by a beautifully crafted piece of digital art, becomes your key to unlocking the Dakan ecosystem. 

Dakan's founders are also active members of the Genuine Undead community. 

Dakan and NFT Print Pro will be hosting a Twitter Space at 4pmEST on Wednesday, May 10. Please tune in to both Twitter pages on Wednesday to find out more about the future of Physical x Digital NFTs. 

Dakan will also be holding an Ask Me Anything tomorrow, Tuesday May 10 @ 1pmEST, with our first community spotlight winner Cap3Collective. The project won $100K in Cap3's Season One competition. 

Founded in: 2023

Actively Fundraising? Yes (pre-seed stage)

Toyz Electronics

A Virtual Multiplayer Gaming Platform for Students.

Industry: Metaverse, Gaming, Education Technology, Social Networking

Toyz empowers disadvantaged students by gamifying STEAM learning training through its very own Metaverse and hip-hop culture combined with entrepreneurship. The activities expose kids to superhero industry veterans who have achieved high levels of success in their professions so they can better envision themselves in STEAM careers.

The team is backed by Carnegie Mellon and AlphaLab. 

Actively Fundraising? Yes (pre-seed stage)

Socials: Twitter, LinkedIn

Relevant News:

A Photorealistic Metaverse Business District.

Industry: Decentralized Applications (dApp), Social Networking, Metaverse, Financial Technology

The Metaverse Business District (MBD) is a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to grow their business in a supportive and innovative environment.

MBD is disrupting the digital landscape by providing an all-in-one cross-chain metaverse experience that fosters inclusivity, equality, and unlimited opportunity. The platform will offer access to a Non-Fungible Token Marketplace, Fiat and Crypto Investment Opportunities, Digital Real Estate Exchange, Globalized Educational Services, Health and Wellness, Entrepreneurial Marketplace, and Advertising possibilities - all under one roof.

MBD's vision is to empower individuals by providing them with the means to own and control their financial futures while breaking down barriers of race, identity, wealth, religion, and political views. Their commitment to bridging the gap between the virtual and real world through NFTs has resulted in practical utilities such as Phygital NFTs, membership NFTs, ticketing, and more. 

Founded in: 2022

Actively Fundraising? Yes (seed stage)

Socials: Twitter, Instagram

Crypto News of the Week

Summary by The Crypto Explorer

The Crypto ExplorerGet the insider scoop on the latest developments in crypto.

Please feel free to reach out and tell us what you think of these companies!

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-- Bayo

Chief Creator | NFT Print Pro

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