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DAO Maker founder builds game based on abandoned Logan Paul project in just 30 days

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“Degen Zoo” has seen more than 115,000 wallets register to join the game, pledging over $700 million. Degen Zoo, an NFT game inspired by YouTuber Logan Paul’s controversial Crypto Zoo concept, has seen more than 115,000 wallets register to join the game, with pledges of over $700 million. DAO Maker founder Christoph Zaknun took on the challenge of building his variant of the shelved zoo-themed game in just 30 days. In August 2021, Logan Paul announced a project called Crypto Zoo, which involved buying nonfungible token eggs that would supposedly hatch into animals, allowing owners to earn passive income through zoo tokens. The project reportedly raised over $3 million in NFT sales and tens of millions in zoo tokens. However, the project failed to deliver as promised, leaving many participants feeling that they had been rug pulled by the influencer. Inspired by Paul’s Crypto Zoo game, which critics have called a “scam," Christoph Zaknun’s "Degen Zoo” game simulates the impac

Women in Web3 discuss challenges within the industry

Challenges women face within the industry include the lack of representation and toxic ”bro culture.“ The world of Web3 has opened up new opportunities for individuals to participate in a more open, transparent internet and create wealth. However, despite the potential benefits of this emerging technology, women face unique challenges in the Web3 space. From a lack of diversity in the industry to gender bias in funding, women encounter significant obstacles that can make it harder for them to thrive in the decentralized web. To better understand these challenges, Cointelegraph interviewed several women in Web3. Devon Martens, principal blockchain engineer at Sweet NFTs, shared her observation that the crypto industry, like many other technology and financial sectors, is male-dominated. Martens noted that this lack of representation can be a barrier to entry for women who may perceive themselves as outside the norm. Martens shared that she rarely sees women in the C-suite when looking

11 tech jobs that do not require coding skills

Discover 11 essential tech jobs that don’t require coding skills, including UX designer, technical editor, digital marketer and data analyst. Tech jobs that do not require coding are important for several reasons. Firstly, they provide opportunities for individuals who may not have the technical background or interest in coding to work in the tech industry. This can help diversify the industry and bring in fresh perspectives and skill sets. Additionally, these roles are crucial for the successful development and launch of tech products and services. Technical support specialists, project managers, technical editors and quality assurance testers are all essential for ensuring that products are user-friendly, high-quality and meet user needs. Finally, these roles often require strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills, which are valuable in many industries. Here are 11 jobs that do not require coding skills. User experience (UX) designer A user experience (UX) desi