Posts

Showing posts with the label cointelegraph accelerator

How Web3-powered streaming platform connects viewers and creators

Image
For too long, streaming has been a one-way street. But now, fans have a chance to unlock exclusive perks whenever they watch their favorite content. A Web3-powered stream ing platform , Replay vows to transform the entertainment industry — empowering viewers and creators alike. It allows audiences to be rewarded for their attention, all while unlocking new revenue stream s for talented individuals behind the camera. The entertainment world has changed dramatically in recent years, but some things remain the same. Revenue continues to be a one-way street — with consumers buying subscriptions or downloads for the content they want to see. And it’s a huge market — with the typical American watching TV for about three hours a day. This is the ultimate definition of passive consumption, with viewers getting nothing in return for the time investment they’re making. Likewise, for entertainment brands, interaction with their audience ends when the stream does: media brands have no actionabl...

Fantasy football game on Telegram: Fanton joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

Image
Fanton brings blockchain-based fantasy football to Telegram thanks to the IM service’s recent integration with the TON blockchain. What’s a better way than combining the world’s most popular sports with Web2’s most socialized aspects to introduce new users to Web3 through gaming? Association football, or soccer, boasts the largest fan base among sports enthusiasts, with over 3.5 billion estimated people rooting for their favorite teams. Built mainly for football fans, the fantasy sports industry, a vast network of virtual sports leagues where users can create their own teams, has also grown to become a $25 billion global market. Mixing fantasy football with blockchain features like nonfungible token (NFT) cards could create an ideal entry point to Web3 for the masses. However, current platforms present complex mechanics for newcomers, and most of them lack in-platform user interaction —a big loss considering the social aspect of fantasy football. Soccer superstars as collectible cards...

How can stablecoins transform SMEs in developing economies?

Image
In a rapidly globalizing world, SMEs in emerging economies face unique challenges in accessing the global financial system, but the rise of stablecoins offers a promising solution. Small businesses in developing countries face many financial challenges that stablecoins can address. DLTPAY, a Web3 payment and DeFi platform, offers a unified solution to access stablecoin operations and other Web3 services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) serve as the backbone of global economic development, comprising 90% of all businesses and accounting for 50% of worldwide employment, according to the World Bank. Their contributions span the gross domestic product (GDP) of developing and developed countries, but emerging economies depend even more on them. Overcoming financial barriers for emerging economies In Sub-Saharan Africa, a region home to 44 million SMEs, these enterprises sustain 80% of the populace, fueling economic growth and development. In Kenya, the small business sector makes up...