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Cam Thompson

Cam Thompson

Cam Thompson was a Web3 reporter at CoinDesk. She is a recent graduate of Tufts University, where she majored in Economics and Science & Technology Studies. As a student, she was marketing director of the Tufts Blockchain Club. She currently holds positions in BTC and ETH.

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Aave means "ghost" in Finnish (Unsplash)
Finance
Defi
Aave Supporters Say Lending Freeze Will Help Transition the Network
Community members voted Monday to freeze 17 assets in the Ethereum liquidity pool to lower risk within the DeFi protocol ahead of upgrading the network to its third version.
Aave means "ghost" in Finnish (Unsplash)
By Cam Thompson
Nov 28, 2022 at 11:19 p.m. UTC
Nov 28, 2022
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(The British Library, modified by CoinDesk)
Web3
Web3
ApeCoin DAO Launches Community-Driven NFT Marketplace
The platform offers features built especially for the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Otherside communities, its CEO said.
(The British Library, modified by CoinDesk)
By Cam Thompson
Nov 23, 2022 at 8:52 p.m. UTC
Nov 23, 2022
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(Getty Images)
Web3
Web3
Crypto Custodian Aegis Trust Offers $25M Insurance Policy for NFTs
The policy, provided by insurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London, will protect institutional investors’ NFTs.
(Getty Images)
By Cam Thompson
Nov 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 22, 2022
Web3InsuranceNFTs
(Polygon X Magic Eden)
Web3
Nft
NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Expands Support for Polygon-Based NFTs
The leading Solana NFT platform will welcome a new community of Web3 gaming developers and publishers on the Polygon network.
(Polygon X Magic Eden)
By Cam Thompson
Nov 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 22, 2022
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A screenshot from inside Metaverse Fashion Week on Decentraland. (Cameron Thompson/CoinDesk)
Web3
Web3
The Metaverse: More Women Are ‘Power Users,’ but Women Have Less Power
McKinsey’s latest report takes a look at demographics in the metaverse, suggesting that while women spend more time on metaverse platforms, they hold fewer leadership position...
A screenshot from inside Metaverse Fashion Week on Decentraland. (Cameron Thompson/CoinDesk)
By Cam Thompson
Nov 21, 2022 at 11:15 p.m. UTC
Nov 21, 2022
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The main square for NYE in Decentraland. (Jamestown/DCG)
Web3
Decentraland
Decentraland DAO Considers Pausing Grants as FTX Collapse Spotlights Diversification
The metaverse platform’s DAO community treasury holds over 99% of its assets in MANA, Decentraland’s native cryptocurrency.
The main square for NYE in Decentraland. (Jamestown/DCG)
By Cam Thompson
Nov 18, 2022 at 10:39 p.m. UTC
Nov 18, 2022
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3d rendering NFT or non fungible token. Collection of crypto art packages hanging on the shelf.
Web3
Web3
NFT Marketplace X2Y2 Will Enforce Creator Royalties, After Pushback
The popular platform was among the first to make creator royalties optional, inspiring other marketplaces including LooksRare to follow suit.
3d rendering NFT or non fungible token. Collection of crypto art packages hanging on the shelf.
By Cam Thompson
Nov 18, 2022 at 6:02 p.m. UTC
Nov 18, 2022
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NIKE high top sneaker in neon lights (Unsplash)
Web3
Nike
Nike Sprints Into Web3 With New .SWOOSH Platform
The footwear giant’s latest Web3 move will allow community members to create and trade their own digital collectibles.
NIKE high top sneaker in neon lights (Unsplash)
By Cam Thompson
Nov 14, 2022 at 4:56 p.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2022
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(Unsplash)
Web3
Opensea
OpenSea Makes Waves: Says Creator Royalties Will Be Enforced
“The world is otherwise burning, but we decided this couldn’t wait,” a representative from OpenSea told CoinDesk.
(Unsplash)
By Cam Thompson
Nov 9, 2022 at 11:22 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2022
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Bored Apes (OpenSea, modified by CoinDesk)
Web3
Ftx
FTX Blowup Puts Trove of Prized Bored Apes at Risk of Liquidation
Yuga Labs, the NFT collective behind the majority of tokens held in the crypto empire’s wallet, has previously raised capital from FTX Ventures, although Alameda Research is i...
Bored Apes (OpenSea, modified by CoinDesk)
By Eli TanCam Thompson
Nov 9, 2022 at 9:38 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2022
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