Cointime

Download App
iOS & Android

Forj Alpha Report: State of Web3 Adoption Report

Validated Media

by Harry Liu

A detailed look at the acceleration of Web3 adoption, despite all of the FUD you may be hearing.

We will go over

  • Web2 Brand's Revenue Ranking in '22
  • Utility Models
  • Audience Demographics
  • Lessons from Nike's Web3 Journey
  • Lessons from Reddit's Web3 Journey
  • Validated Go-to-Market Strategies
  • Vertical Case Studies
  • Five Trends
  • Challenges & Opportunities

Consumer Blockchain Breakdown

There are a number of key components that have helped build the foundation of the “Consumer Blockchain”.

#Crypto, #NFTs, #defi & the #metaverse, are paving the way for a digital renaissance that will impact art, music, gaming, fashion, sports, & your very own I.D. online!

However, consumer, Web2 brands are currently leading the way, both in terms of popularity and revenue, including:

@Nike with @RTFKT @DolceGabbana @TiffanyAndCo @Gucci @Adidas @Budweiser @TIME @Budlight @AustralianOpen @LACOSTE and more!

Key takeaway from RTFKT’s partnerships with Nike

The pyramid of target audiences

The pyramid of target audiences is a useful tool for web3 brands to prioritize their resources and efforts when it comes to reaching and engaging with different groups of people.

The Success of Reddits Web3 Adoption

There are more NFT owners on Reddit than OpenSea now!

How did Reddit onboard millions of users?

So how did @Reddit onboard millions of users?

[1] Airdrop

There are at least 4 other collections which were airdropped to top users of specific subreddits. For example, Drip Squad - these have hundreds of thousands of holders, with traits seemingly evenly distributed.

[2] Rich utilities:

6 utilities right out of the gate. Recognition of utilities from Web3 audience accelerate adoption.

[3] World-class partnerships:

  • Netflix series partnerships, AAA game partnerships, @AFL and artists collaboration .
  • Getting Subreddit community support.

Key takeaway from Polygon x Reddit’s Success

1️. Seamless Onboarding Experience

2️ . Lower Price Point - Price the collectible at $1-10, lower barrier for entry.

3️. Large audience base - 430 million monthly active users.

Challenges that lie ahead:

• Low audience Web3 literacy

• Saturation of #P2E, not for fun

• Lack of content on Web3 and the Metaverse

• Bear market conditions

• Teams downsizing

But where there are challenges, there are also opportunities!

• Develop a top-down, bottom-up Web3 strategy

• Learn from the best projects

• Focus internally on Web3 education

• Lock-in strong technology partners

• Co-develop with the community to end zero-sum

Although the crypto & NFT industries have been rocky over the past few months, you wouldn't know it by digging deeper into what companies are doing, rather than saying!

There are still hurtles to overcome in the next few years, but it's never been more exciting!

Thank you for reading and we hope that you were able to takeaway at least a few optimistic points! If you haven't already, subscribe through the following link to receive Forj's Alpha Reports directly to your inbox!

📝 FULL REPORT LINK: http://tiny.cc/DocWeb3Adoption

💬 BINANCE LIVE LINK: https://www.binance.com/en/live/video?roomId=2113792

Comments

All Comments

Recommended for you

  • BTC Surpasses $84,000

    Market data shows that BTC has surpassed $84,000, currently priced at $84,004, with a 24-hour decline of 0.25%. The market is experiencing significant volatility, so please ensure proper risk management.

  • BTC Falls Below $84,000

    Market data shows that BTC has fallen below $84,000, currently priced at $83,988.06, with a 24-hour increase of 0.52%. The market is experiencing significant volatility, so please ensure proper risk management.

  • ETH Falls Below $2700

    Market data shows that ETH has fallen below $2700, currently priced at $2699.7, with a 24-hour increase of 1.95%. The market is experiencing significant volatility, so please ensure proper risk management.

  • BTC Surpasses $85,000

    Market data shows that BTC has surpassed $85,000, currently priced at $85,000.02, with a 24-hour increase of 1.72%. The market is highly volatile, so please ensure proper risk management.

  • ETH Surpasses $2700

    Market data shows that ETH has surpassed $2700, currently priced at $2700.14, with a 24-hour increase of 1.23%. The market is experiencing significant fluctuations, so please ensure proper risk management.

  • Yushu Technology's Wang Xingxing: Key to Breakthrough in Embodied Intelligence Lies in Solving Millimeter-Level Error Issues

    On September 25, the 5th Global Digital Trade Expo was held in Hangzhou, where Wang Xingxing, founder of Yushu Technology, delivered a keynote speech titled "From Machinery to Intelligence - The Evolutionary Theory of Embodied Future." Wang stated that the embodied intelligence industry may soon experience a critical breakthrough similar to that of ChatGPT. He believes that when robots can complete approximately 80% of tasks through voice interaction and embodied intelligence capabilities in about 80% of unfamiliar environments, the industry will enter a critical phase of large-scale application. He pointed out that the ability for robots to understand and execute specific tasks based on voice commands has already made breakthroughs last year, but the industry still faces a core technological bottleneck, namely the precise matching issue between artificial intelligence models and the real physical world. Wang noted that currently, robots still have a few millimeters of error during actual operations, which limits their stability and reliability in complex environments. "In the future, whoever can solve this problem will fundamentally resolve the issues with robots."

  • Swissquote Analyst Warns AI Narrative is a Core Pillar of US Stocks, Potential Break Could Trigger Significant Correction

    On September 25, Ipek Ozkardeskaya, a senior analyst at Swissquote Bank, stated that broad market indices and retirement funds are now deeply tied to the AI wave, with technology stocks accounting for about 40% of the S&P 500 index. She pointed out that the market capitalization weight of just three chip manufacturers makes up over 25% of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Ozkardeskaya indicated that AI has become the 'core pillar' of the market, and this pillar 'must not show any cracks.' She believes that, in the short term, the US stock market will continue to be supported by seasonal factors, and the current market uptrend may extend until the end of the year. However, she also warned that the worst-case scenario would be a shake in the investment logic surrounding AI, which could undermine market confidence in the AI narrative, potentially triggering a significant market correction.

  • U.S. Stock Index Futures Turn Positive; Chip Stocks Rally in After-Hours Trading

    On September 25, U.S. stock index futures rose into positive territory, with Nasdaq futures up 0.36%. In after-hours trading, storage and semiconductor stocks saw widespread gains, with AMD, Intel, and SanDisk all rising by 2%.

  • NEAR Partners with Ondo to Launch 20 Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs

    On September 25, according to Cryptonews, NEAR Protocol and Ondo Finance have launched trading for tokenized US stocks and ETFs on near.com, with an initial offering of 20 assets including Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, as well as SPY and QQQ. Eligible users can deposit using over 30 supported stablecoins or other crypto assets, with NEAR Intents serving as the cross-chain distribution layer, allowing similar assets to be routed to connected wallets and DeFi protocols in the future. Purchases are settled in USDon, which is backed 1:1 by US dollars in brokerage accounts, and completed via atomic swaps. This product is not available to US persons; the overall Ondo platform has launched over 100 assets, with NEAR initially offering only one-fifth of that.

  • Web3 data and AI company Validation Cloud completes $10 million in new round of financing

     Web3 data and AI company Validation Cloud announced a $10 million financing round from True Global Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to expand its AI products and achieve seamless access to Web3 data.