# Web3 Related Articles

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Beyond the 'Kimchi Premium': Institutional Transformation in Korea

South Korea's crypto landscape is moving beyond the volatile "Kimchi Premium" era driven by retail speculation, according to Andrew Park, CEO of Factblock. Park, who organizes Korea Blockchain Week, notes a significant shift in the nature of international inquiries. Global institutions are now focusing on market access, asset custody, tokenization, stablecoins, and regulatory compliance, rather than just token listings and prices. This institutionalization is being built through foundational, "unsexy" back-office work: developing corporate crypto accounts, legal finality for settlements, accounting standards, and custody solutions. Key regulatory steps include the Financial Services Commission's framework for corporate virtual asset accounts and National Assembly amendments to laws governing tokenized securities and real-world assets. Park, with a traditional finance background, bridges the perspectives of Wall Street and Web3. He explains that traditional banks prioritize managing edge-case failures and regulatory reporting, which crypto-native firms sometimes misunderstand. Conversely, traditional financiers often overlook blockchain's systemic utility for 24/7 global settlement and programmable money. Looking ahead, Park sees South Korea's next frontier at the intersection of AI and programmable blockchain infrastructure. He is particularly interested in the infrastructure needed for a "machine-to-machine" economy, where AI agents could autonomously conduct micropayments and transactions using on-chain settlement mechanisms—a concept already being explored in pilot projects by the Bank of Korea. With its advanced digital infrastructure and investments in both Web3 and AI, South Korea is uniquely positioned to develop this future.

cryptonews.ruYesterday 17:38

Beyond the 'Kimchi Premium': Institutional Transformation in Korea

cryptonews.ruYesterday 17:38

Kaito Revives 'Talk-to-Earn' Economy, But Many Are Hesitant to Install the New Plugin

Kaito AI has launched a new browser extension called Kaito Pulse, aiming to integrate users' discussions on X (formerly Twitter) with their on-chain activities and social influence to build a new "attention + behavior verification" scoring system. The plugin displays users' public trading positions from platforms like Polymarket directly on the X timeline, allowing others to assess if their statements align with their actual market behavior. This move is seen as reviving "influence-to-earn" incentives. However, the launch sparked significant privacy concerns. Critics, including an analysis by "Ultra," allege the extension collects extensive data, such as device fingerprints (via GPU, hardware info), X user behavior (browsing paths, clicks), and may access sensitive data from third-party accounts (e.g., ChatGPT, trading platforms). This raised debates about trading privacy for verified influence. In response, Kaito founder Yu Hu stated the design follows data minimization principles, aiming to generate verification proofs without collecting or storing raw user data, using technologies like zkTLS. He acknowledged some permission descriptions could be misleading and promised improvements. The controversy highlights a core dilemma for social finance (SocialFi) platforms: as fake engagement and AI content grow, more user data is needed to verify genuine influence, but this risks encroaching on user privacy and trust.

marsbit08/21 02:31

Kaito Revives 'Talk-to-Earn' Economy, But Many Are Hesitant to Install the New Plugin

marsbit08/21 02:31

Websea Global RWA Summit Successfully Held: Focusing on New Opportunities in China-Kazakhstan Digital Economy, Releasing Signals of Cross-border Collaboration

Websea Global RWA Summit Successfully Held: Focusing on China-Kazakhstan Digital Economy Opportunities, Releasing Signals for Cross-Border Synergy When traditional industries seek new channels for globalization and digital technologies reshape capital, assets, and collaboration methods, an industrial dialogue connecting China, Kazakhstan, and global markets took place in Almaty. On August 18, 2026, the "2026 Global RWA Real-World Asset Tokenization Enterprise Globalization Resource Matching & China-Kazakhstan Industrial Investment Conference," co-hosted by Websea, concluded successfully in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Centered on RWA digitization, cross-border industrial synergy, and investment promotion, the summit gathered industry representatives, investors, digital economy practitioners, creators, and media from China and Kazakhstan to explore the future of a digital economy community. The event shifted focus from mere "project showcases" to fostering deeper "industrial synergy." It featured project roadshows and panel discussions on topics like "Mining Future·Digital Empowerment," "Real Estate Renewal·Urban Evolution," "Green Energy·RWA Opportunities," and "The Globalization Logic of Real Economy." Mr. Yerbol Kharbayev, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Association of Special Economic Zones, emphasized that RWA's significance lies not only in technology but in enhancing asset transparency, collaboration efficiency, and cross-border connectivity through digitization. The discussions highlighted a move towards a deeper "Digital Economy Community" between China and Kazakhstan. Key points included the need for an open, transparent, and stable business environment to attract long-term investment and the crucial role of synergy between governments, enterprises, platforms, and communities. The summit facilitated strategic cooperation signings and targeted B2G/B2B matching, providing a direct channel for Chinese enterprises exploring the Central Asian market. As an invited digital asset platform, Websea participated in brand presentations and the launch of initiatives like a Creator Alliance and a Web3 MCN agency. Herbert Sim, Global CMO of Websea, stated that platform development is fundamentally rooted in user trust and real experience. He expressed gratitude for user and partner trust, underscoring Websea's commitment to asset security, transaction experience, risk awareness, and user rights protection. Websea aims to contribute to the global digital economy through optimized services and open collaboration. The summit also launched the Web3 Beauty Alliance - Central Asia Chapter, a China-Kazakhstan Quality Creator Alliance, and Web3 MCN agencies, expanding the dialogue beyond industry and capital to include technology, content, community, and brand building. The event concluded by signaling that the future of the digital economy will be co-created by a broad range of participants. It requires institutional and infrastructural support, long-term commitment from enterprises, and the sustained trust of users, partners, and communities. With the summit's conclusion, a new chapter in China-Kazakhstan industrial synergy and digital economy cooperation has begun. Websea will use this as a starting point to continue exploring a secure, open, and sustainable digital future alongside global users and partners.

marsbit08/20 03:32

Websea Global RWA Summit Successfully Held: Focusing on New Opportunities in China-Kazakhstan Digital Economy, Releasing Signals of Cross-border Collaboration

marsbit08/20 03:32

Web3 Wallets in a 'Turbulent Autumn': In the AI Era, How to Understand the Evolution of 'Spear and Shield' in Crypto Security?

The recent spate of incidents involving Coldcard, Trezor, and SafePal highlights a critical evolution in cryptocurrency wallet security, moving the focus beyond simple private key protection to a holistic, multi-layered attack surface. These events—spanning a random number generator flaw, supply chain data leaks, and plugin permission issues—underscore that vulnerabilities now exist across the entire wallet lifecycle: from secure element and code generation to logistics, user data, and daily interactions with dApps. This broadening threat landscape is accelerating with the advent of AI. Attackers are leveraging AI to automate and scale previously labor-intensive tasks like vulnerability discovery, sophisticated social engineering, and targeted phishing campaigns. This effectively lowers the cost of attacks, eroding the security margin once provided by the high effort required to find and exploit flaws. In response, defense strategies must also evolve by integrating AI. The future of wallet security lies not just in static rules and blacklists, but in proactive, AI-powered risk assessment. This includes pre-transaction simulation, behavioral analysis to detect anomalies (like sudden large approvals), and contextual awareness of dApps and counterparties. The goal is to transform wallets from passive signing tools into active guardians that can understand intent, predict outcomes, and clearly communicate risks to users—all while preserving user sovereignty and control through minimal permissions and human confirmation for critical actions. Ultimately, self-custody does not guarantee inherent safety; it returns absolute control to the user. Protecting that control requires a dynamic, evolving security posture where AI becomes a essential tool on both sides of an ongoing "spear and shield" arms race in the Web3 ecosystem.

marsbit08/19 08:41

Web3 Wallets in a 'Turbulent Autumn': In the AI Era, How to Understand the Evolution of 'Spear and Shield' in Crypto Security?

marsbit08/19 08:41

CoinFerenceX and The Best Event Join Forces To Launch “CoinFerenceX the Best Event Singapore,” the Decentralised Summit

CoinFerenceX and The Best Event are partnering to launch "CoinFerenceX The Best Event Singapore," a decentralized Web3 summit on October 5-6, 2026, at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. The event aims to be a builder-focused alternative during Asia Crypto Week. This collaboration merges CoinFerenceX's content curation and community with The Best Event's large-scale production expertise. The summit will follow a decentralized model, allowing participating founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to co-create the agenda, focusing on substantive content over traditional formats. The event will feature four tracks: an invite-only Leaders Summit, Protocol Deep Dive workshops, a Founders' Den for pitching to VCs, and an Innovation Showcase for live demos. Projected attendance includes over 4,000 curated attendees, 500+ investors, and 85+ C-level speakers. Organizers highlight the event's potential for fostering real deals and partnerships, leveraging the combined networks and track records of both organizations during Singapore's key crypto week.

TheNewsCrypto08/19 06:11

CoinFerenceX and The Best Event Join Forces To Launch “CoinFerenceX the Best Event Singapore,” the Decentralised Summit

TheNewsCrypto08/19 06:11

Whitechain Announces Relaunch as L2 Network Built on OP Stack

Whitechain, part of the W Group, is rebranding as a distribution-focused Layer 2 (L2) network built on the OP Stack. The platform aims to help Web3 projects attract users and liquidity by leveraging the existing 40-million-user fintech and crypto ecosystem, which includes the WhiteBIT exchange. The project shifts the traditional L2 focus from performance to distribution, providing a pathway to user acquisition beyond the blockchain itself. It will support projects at different stages: early-stage teams can apply for up to $300,000 in funding, established protocols can get customized migration and marketing support, and multi-chain projects can access new audiences. A public testnet opens on August 18, alongside applications for funding and migration. At its mainnet launch, Whitechain will offer native "Day 1 primitives" like a DEX, oracle, and bridge, built on the established OP Stack infrastructure.

cryptonews.ru08/18 18:52

Whitechain Announces Relaunch as L2 Network Built on OP Stack

cryptonews.ru08/18 18:52

FOLD Second Round Auction Now Live, Interfold Mainnet Launches Network Alpha, Building a New Paradigm for Confidential Coordination

Interfold announces two key developments: the launch of the second FOLD token auction and the mainnet deployment of Network Alpha, alongside enabling general FOLD transfers. The second auction, distributing 2% of total FOLD supply via Uniswap's mechanism, runs from August 17 to 19 UTC. Proceeds are allocated to liquidity and protocol development. This event marks the final limited distribution before full token transferability. Interfold's core mission is "confidential coordination"—enabling multiple parties to compute shared, verifiable results from private inputs without exposing underlying data. Network Alpha realizes this vision on mainnet. It utilizes encrypted execution environments (E3s) where inputs remain encrypted, computation occurs on-chain, and results are released via a distributed threshold decryption process. No single node holds full control. FOLD is integral to the network, as node operators stake it to secure the distributed cryptographic processes. The network is already being used for confidential on-chain governance in partnership with Aragon, showcasing practical applications like coercion-resistant voting. With Network Alpha live, Interfold transitions from protocol development to network operation, fostering an ecosystem for privacy-preserving, verifiable collaboration.

marsbit08/18 09:11

FOLD Second Round Auction Now Live, Interfold Mainnet Launches Network Alpha, Building a New Paradigm for Confidential Coordination

marsbit08/18 09:11

LBank Labs Bridges Web3 & AI Innovators at VIP Saigon Night During Conviction 2026

LBank Labs, the venture arm of cryptocurrency exchange LBank, successfully hosted the VIP Saigon Night networking event alongside the Conviction 2026 forum in Ho Chi Minh City. The event provided a relaxed, social setting for founders, investors, builders, media, and community members from across the global Web3 ecosystem to connect and discuss industry trends. Conversations spanned investment, infrastructure, and emerging technologies like AI, reinforcing the value of cross-community collaboration for long-term ecosystem development. The event was supported by numerous global and regional Web3 media partners. LBank Labs, a global Web3 VC with over $100M in assets, views such initiatives as key to connecting ideas, capital, and opportunities worldwide.

TheNewsCrypto08/17 08:51

LBank Labs Bridges Web3 & AI Innovators at VIP Saigon Night During Conviction 2026

TheNewsCrypto08/17 08:51

After the Stars Fall: Taking Stock of the Legacies Left by Web3 Projects That Exited in 2026

Title: After the Stars Fall: The Legacy Left by 2026's Exiting Web3 Projects This analysis of 110 exited Web3 projects from 2026 reveals key patterns in innovation diffusion and sustainability. Four main findings emerge: 1) **Functionality outlasts organizations**. 74.5% of projects saw their core features widely adopted or partially diffused into the industry after shutdown, showing product paradigms often survive their creators. 2) **The commercialization window is shrinking**. For projects founded in 2023-2025, 83% had their features inherited, indicating faster replication reduces the time for original projects to capture value. 3) **Capital concentration doesn't guarantee survival**. Heavily funded projects like Loopring ($45M), Goldfinch ($37M), and Zapper ($16.5M) still faced shutdown, highlighting that technical leadership and funding alone cannot replace a sustainable business model with clear distribution, revenue, and maintenance budgets. 4) **Exits are often silent**. Over half of confirmed exits occurred via product/network takedowns without formal announcements, emphasizing the need for proactive monitoring of operational signals. The article details how functionalities migrated across sectors: DeFi modules were readily absorbed, while consumer/social features saw partial diffusion. Case studies like BitMEX (perpetual swaps pioneer), Loopring (early ZK-Rollup), and Zapper (DeFi dashboard) illustrate that while these projects educated the market, later entrants like Hyperliquid built more comprehensive systems for value capture. High "responsibility density" projects involving credit, custody, or real-world assets (e.g., Goldfinch, Foundation) faced greater survival challenges due to off-chain obligations like underwriting and legal enforcement. The conclusion argues that enduring projects require a composite system connecting six elements: genuine user demand, efficient distribution, a multi-product stack, revenue covering costs, a resilient balance sheet, and an entity handling off-chain responsibilities. As innovation diffuses rapidly, true competitive advantage will shift from being the first to invent a feature to possessing the organizational strength to maintain, distribute, and financially sustain a complex system over time. The legacy of exiting pioneers is a set of proven product patterns, exposed commercial gaps, and a higher bar for systemic resilience for the next generation.

marsbit08/17 06:57

After the Stars Fall: Taking Stock of the Legacies Left by Web3 Projects That Exited in 2026

marsbit08/17 06:57

Weekly Token Unlocks: KAITO Unlocks Tokens Worth 7.6% of Circulating Supply

Weekly Token Unlocks: KAITO Unlocks 7.6% of Circulating Supply This article details upcoming token unlocks for the week, focusing on two major projects. **Kaito AI** will unlock 32.59 million tokens, valued at approximately $12.71 million. Kaito is an AI-powered Web3 information platform designed to tackle information fragmentation in crypto. It aggregates data from sources like social media and governance forums, using AI for real-time search, sentiment analysis, and trend tracking. **LayerZero** is set to unlock 25.72 million tokens, worth about $20.19 million. LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol built for lightweight message passing across blockchains, offering secure and configurable trustless communication. The article includes the specific unlock amounts, USD valuations, and release schedule charts for both projects.

marsbit08/15 15:05

Weekly Token Unlocks: KAITO Unlocks Tokens Worth 7.6% of Circulating Supply

marsbit08/15 15:05

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