Beyond The Hype: The Real-World Web3 Trends Of 2025
Dileep's column on the practical side of Web3 — where real-world use is moving beyond speculation.
Web3 & NFTs
Web3, NFTs and the creator economy
Dileep Seinberg on Web3, NFTs, digital collectibles, DAOs, the metaverse and how blockchain changes ownership for creators, brands and fans.
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2025
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2022
ReadElon Musk Becomes Twitter Boss: Will That Change Crypto World Dynamics?
Dileep sees room for community-rewarding features on the platform, but says the real test is what actually ships.
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Here's How 5G Will Impact Blockchain, Crypto, Metaverse And NFT Industries
Faster, cheaper and better-connected transactions: Dileep on what 5G networks unlock for digital payments and blockchain.
ReadEthereum 'Merge' Finally Gets Done: Here Are The Key Changes To Expect
Dileep explains that the Merge changes how Ethereum validates, not how fast it runs — speed upgrades come later.
ReadWhole Lotta “Merge”: Historic Day As Ethereum Shifts to Proof-of-Stake
Dileep on why any miner-led split of the old chain should stay small.
ReadEthereum Merge: What Will Happen To NFTs, DeFi Staked ETH?
Dileep on what the move to proof-of-stake means for miners and the original chain.
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Ethereum Merge: What Will Happen To Tokens, NFTs, Staked ETH After Hard Fork?
Dileep walks readers through the hard fork and why disruption for holders should be limited.
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Storing Cryptos Safely: Are Digital Wallets Safer Than Custodial Wallets of Exchanges?
Dileep compares exchange custody with self-held wallets — convenience and recovery on one side, control on the other.
ReadCrypto brain drain in India: What developers and exchanges say
India Today Tech asks builders and exchanges why blockchain talent and companies are moving abroad, with Dileep among the industry voices on what India's rules mean for its developers.
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Web 3.0: Know the Pros and Cons Of The New Technology
Dileep on the user-owned internet, India's chance to lead in building it, and the real barriers for first-time users.
ReadNFT space is freeing up for creators; only those in for the long haul will stay
Dileep sees the market moving from speculation to experimentation and genuine innovation.
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What Are Web 3.0-Enabled Blockchain ESOPs And How Are They Different From Regular ESOPs?
Featuring MuffinPay's smart-contract employee ownership plan: Dileep explains why terms written in code cannot be changed after the fact.
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Want To Know About Community-Led And Managed Cryptos And How They Stand Out?
Dileep explains DAOs as democracy written in code, where members share in the project's success.
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Manchester City, Barcelona Among Four Football Clubs Enter Metaverse To Engage Fans
Dileep on how virtual venues and digital collectibles can deepen the bond between clubs and fans.
ReadInside the tsunami of NFTs in India
Dileep on why creators in India's smaller cities would adopt digital collectibles, and how first-sale prices get set.
Read2022: When NFTs Will Turn Bold And Beautiful
Dileep predicts creator platforms, Web3 social networks and wider central-bank digital currency adoption in the year ahead.
ReadThe Year 2022 Will Be The Year Of NFTs!
Dileep's outlook: regulation taking shape globally drives growth, with film, art and luxury brands moving in.
2021
ReadWhy the luxury tourism industry is latching onto blockchain technology
Dileep on fractional property ownership through smart contracts, and protecting local artisans' work with digital certificates.
ReadSPECIAL 2022: The arrival of Non-Fungible Tokens
Dileep on how artists can reach audiences directly, and India's cost advantage in digital content.
ReadMeme coins, CBDCs, NFTs and ICOs were the crypto fads of 2021
In ET Markets' year-end review, Dileep names digital collectibles and the metaverse as the defining themes of 2021.
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Why are Indian celebrities clamoring to release bespoke NFTs
Dileep on what draws established stars and newcomers to digital collectibles, and India's appeal to global investors.