cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/2105395
From the middle of the article:
The Fortune report claims that Kickstarter’s controversial plans to move theplatform onto the blockchain in 2022 - which were met with no shortage of backlash from creators and consumers alike, and triggered an exodus of creators to rival platforms - came in the wake of a secret $100 million round of investment led by a16z, the crypto fund of venture firm Andreessen Horowitz.
I can't believe I'm going to ask this really dumb question here, but, err, umm...
...What's blockchain?
Hides behind shield.
So it's basically the "Metaverse" fad...
Yeah, if you've seen the Folding Ideas video on that, it explains a lot of the hype behind this stuff really well. I think his "Line Goes Up" video specifically talks about NFTs and by extension, the blockchain.
Folding Ideas video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_xWvX1n9g
It's a full on documentary, not a short watch at all, but it is very entertaining and educational.
Thanks! Bookmarking!
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy: