I no longer 'seriously research' most Web3 projects.
For a long time, I thought: Losing money in Web3, It's because my research isn't deep enough yet.
I haven't finished reading the white paper, haven't listened to enough AMAs, haven't fully understood the project's expression, and haven't tracked the on-chain data to the finest detail...
As long as the result is poor, it's easy to attribute the reason to one sentence: I wasn't serious enough.
Later, I slowly realized a more cruel and realistic fact: Many projects simply aren't worth your serious attention.
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I used to be a very 'standard' Web3 user.
When I see a new project, I will bookmark it first;
Embracing the Future: Consensus 2026 Miami, Shaping a New Era of Digital Economy
In the wave of the digital economy, we are standing at an unprecedented crossroads, where the integration of blockchain, Web3, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital assets is reshaping global finance, technology, and even social structures at an unprecedented speed. In this transformative era, how to seize opportunities and gain insights into future trends has become a question that every industry participant, innovator, and decision-maker must consider. Consensus 2026 Miami was born to answer these questions; it is not just a conference, but a grand event that gathers global wisdom and inspires limitless potential.
Welcome to the OpenSea newsletter, let's review the most important NFT and web3 news of the week. Doodles' brand new AI tool can transform photos into its signature cartoon style Doodles launched Doodles AI this week, a new tool that can convert everyday photos into illustrations in the project's iconic style. The 'Doodle Me' feature released on the X platform allows users to upload images and instantly convert them into doodle-style cartoon characters, without any drawing or design skills. Fans quickly adopted this tool and shared their illustrated selfies on social media.
The person who exited at the peak of NFTs is now the most secretive winner behind OpenClaw.
OpenClaw has become popular, but the company quietly making money during this wave of enthusiasm is one you might not have heard of: OpenRouter. Using OpenClaw requires integrating various AI models to function. Claude, GPT, and DeepSeek each have their own charges and interfaces. What OpenRouter does is bundle these models together, allowing you to use them uniformly, and it profits from the price difference. The person doing this business is called Alex Atallah. His company just raised $40 million led by a16z and is now valued at $500 million.
You might not know that his last company he founded was OpenSea, the world's largest NFT exchange, which was once valued at over $13 billion at its peak.
From April 20 to 23, 2026, the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, created by the dynamic duo of Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey Group, will once again land at that familiar location - Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
In the past three events, it has attracted over 100,000 on-site attendees, gathered over 350 cutting-edge projects, invited over 1,200 speakers, and spawned over 400 colorful surrounding activities.
This year, Hong Kong will become particularly lively because of these tech-loving souls who believe in the future.
Four years in the making, the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival is destined to be extraordinary; it is not only a place to witness the future but also an excellent stage for you to "participate in the future, define the future."
Don't hesitate any longer! Quickly gather your friends, book your flights and hotels, and let’s meet in Hong Kong on April 20! Let’s toast to the future under the night sky of Victoria Harbour!
OpenSea Chinese community exclusive benefits, enter the discount code IC when purchasing tickets to enjoy a 15% discount!
Ticket link:
https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
For more information, please read:
In April, the coolest people in Hong Kong will be here! The 2026 Web3 Carnival is waiting for you to join
Global Blockchain Conference Illustrated: A performance art of humanity using PPT to combat uncertainty
Chen Maobo and others revealed the first batch of guests for the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival
The 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival is scheduled for next April
'SEA will only be issued once', so OpenSea chooses to wait again.
On March 17, OpenSea co-founder and CEO Devin Finzer tweeted that the OpenSea Foundation decided to postpone the SEA token issuance event originally scheduled for March 30. In October 2025, Finzer first announced that SEA would launch in Q1 2026, and now that Q1 is about to end, the new timeline is still uncertain. Finzer attributed the postponement to the current harsh environment of the cryptocurrency market and emphasized that 'SEA will only be launched once', with the foundation choosing to wait until everything is ready rather than forcing to meet the original date. Refund or keep the rewards, users must choose one. For users who participated in the Wave3 to Wave6 reward activities after the Q1 timeline was announced, OpenSea proposed a set of optional compensation plans.
Welcome to the OpenSea newsletter, let's review the most important NFT and web3 news of the week. Good Vibes Club celebrates its first anniversary, and Project Eruption continues to grow and develop. According to an article published by the group on X, the Good Vibes Club NFT art group celebrates its first anniversary and continues to build Project Eruption, a system designed to connect its NFTs with related community tokens and reward programs. The team stated that its ecosystem consists of three parts: the Good Vibes Club NFT series, digital badges to track collector engagement, and a token called VibeStrategy (or VIBESTR) that circulates within the project economy.