{"product_id":"the-web3-era-isbn-9781119983934","title":"The Web3 Era","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet a sneak peek into the future of technology, finance, and the metaverse\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Web3 Era: NFTs, the Metaverse, Blockchain and the Future of the Decentralized Internet\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned finance and technology expert David Shin connects pivotal moments from the history of human progress and global trade with current events that are shaping the world of tomorrow through a fascinating and insightful exploration of the long-term, next-level use cases of non-fungible tokens and digital assets, and their implications for industries that leverage these advancements. In the book, you’ll find discussions of the challenges and opportunities for institutions awaiting the arrival of the Web3 space; how old Western central powers are struggling to keep up with the digital currencies of the East; and why our voices will matter as consensus-driven tribes converge to form DAOs. You’ll also discover the potential of blockchain as a pivotal engine for driving the metaverse economy and transforming contemporary web infrastructure into a decentralized network of free trade and social interaction governed by users themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author covers topics that include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe potential institution of a smart treasury in a digital economy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe convergence of metaverse infrastructure with decentralized finance, creating a virtual world of open finance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse cases for government-backed digital tokens in a variety of industries, including education, healthcare, and banking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial interactions and commerce tied to Soulbound-identity, A.I. technology, archeological revelations, de-dollarization, and the rising Global South\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential and one-of-a-kind resource for business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and finance professionals, \u003ci\u003eThe Web3 Era:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNFTs, the Metaverse, Blockchain and the Future of the Decentralized Internet \u003c\/i\u003ewill also benefit technology enthusiasts, digital marketers, and digital transformation specialists who seek to gain invaluable insights into the future of technology and finance, as well as anyone who believes that we are in need of a new system of governance for a better tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Rise of the DAOs 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKing for a Day 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes Your Vote Really Count? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat a Wonderful, Trustless World 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy the First DAO Had to Fall 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew-Age Tribes 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 When the World Becomes Your Village. . . 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen We Left Gold Behind. . . 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Corruption of Trade 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecentralized Trading, Reputation Tokens, and the Death of the Irresponsible\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfluencer-Marketer 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan’t Buy Me Love. . . 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The New Centralization 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Owns the Fed? 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Teach the World to Sing in Perfect Harmony 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral Bank Digital Currencies and Data Collection 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Anything Real Anymore? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can’t Always Get What You Want. . . 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Tower of Babel 2.0 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLost in Translation 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Language of Progress 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine Generals Problem 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Consensus and Spreading It 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Antichrist is Coming 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Soul Beyond Face Value 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Gangsters’ Paradise 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Angry Face Algorithm 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a Long Road From Rakhine 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf You Tolerate This Then Your Children Will Be Next 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Soul Defines You 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Back to Africa 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe are Family? We are Françafrique 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Last Colonial Currency 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe African Union? 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Last Digital Frontier 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The American Way 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe United States of Isolation 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fall of the Petrodollar 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefeating the Dollar 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe New Bretton Woods 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 When We Meet in the Metaverse. . . 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Planet of the Bored Apes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Worlds Collide. . . 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Meaningful Place 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Of Builders and Villains. . . 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking on the Moon: The Rise and Fall of Terra LUNA 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSex, Drugs, and Balance Sheets: How a Bunch of Kids Created and Destroyed FTX 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeculation, the Language of Fools 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Nature of a Nurturer: Reflecting on the Klaytn Journey 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Blockchain to Connect All Blockchains 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTPS is King 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding on Top of The World’s Blockchain 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShared Governance of a Shared Ecosystem 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 A Brave New World 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m Still Walking, So I’m Sure I Can Dance 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Days are the Hardest Days 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Speak My Language 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 253\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID SHIN\u003c\/b\u003e was the Global Group Head at Klaytn, a Forbes Blockchain Top 50 company and the blockchain arm of Korean internet company Kakao. He is currently overseeing business development in EMEA and Asia for Immutable X, a well funded Australian web3 game and NFT startup. He has also previously held the roles of Head of Exchange at Bitcoin.com and Head of TZ APAC, an adoption entity supported by the Tezos Foundation.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Web3 Era: NFTs, the Metaverse, Blockchain and the Future of the Decentralized Internet\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran tech and finance executive David Shin connects pivotal moments in the history of human progress and trade with contemporary events shaping our future. He explores the fascinating and engaging long-term, next-level use cases of non-fungible tokens and digital assets, as well as their implications for the industries that leverage these advancements. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you’ll find discussions of the challenges and opportunities for firms, individuals, and institutions awaiting the arrival of the Web3 space, how old Western central powers struggle to keep up with the digital currencies of the East, and how our voices will make a difference as consensus-driven tribes converge to form DAOs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShin describes the potential of blockchain as a pivotal engine for driving the metaverse economy and transforming contemporary web infrastructure into a user-governed and decentralized network of free trade and social interaction. He also explores the potential creation of a smart treasury in a digital economy and the convergence of metaverse infrastructure with decentralized finance, as well as possible use cases for government-backed digital tokens in various industries, including education, health care, and banking. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Web3 Era\u003c\/i\u003e examines the future of social interactions and commerce tied to Soulbound-identity, AI technology, archaeological revelations, de-dollarization, and the rising Global South. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable and fascinating resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, executives, investors, tech enthusiasts, and finance professionals, \u003ci\u003eThe Web3 Era\u003c\/i\u003e will also benefit digital marketers and digital transformation specialists looking for one-of-a-kind and powerful insights into the future of technology and finance.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for THE WEB3 ERA \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“David is a finance veteran who is also a true OG in the crypto space. He straddled both worlds successfully for a long time and acted as a bridge with intense conviction, giving knowledge and advice generously. His insights are invaluable for anyone who wants to understand how crypto has and will continue to disrupt the financial markets.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e — Darius Sit,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder, QCP Capital \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“David Shin is one of the earliest examples of a career banker making his way down the blockchain rabbit hole. When we first met in 2014 I was working at Ripple – it was clear from the get go Dave saw the potential of the technology across a number of different fields and applications. Many of these predictions have been proven right over time…this book is a must-read for those who want to know where things are going next.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e — Ryan Terribilini,\u003c\/b\u003e EVP, Algorand Ventures \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“David’s recent success has been a tour de force that leverages a storied career in finance with the foresight to fully immerse himself in Web 3. His recent accomplishments marries the best of blockchain innovation with a keen understanding of how to best commercialize the technology and bring in relevant actors. From my time at PayPal to Stanford and now in startup land, David has been a trusted confidant, resource, and advisor. I know that this book will provide a window into one of the deepest thinkers currently working in blockchain.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e — Jonathan Padilla,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO\/Founder, Snickerdoodle Labs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I have seen David evolve from being a banker who was an advocate of bitcoin in the early years to a full-time, dedicated person in the industry. When David decided to leave banking, he came to help me with the Bitcoin.com Exchange which he helped set up and run for about a year. David has been in front of the advancements of decentralised tech and was also very impactful with his work in building adoption in the early developmental stages of the Hong Kong bitcoin community. It’s a perfect time in his long career in crypto to share his thoughts of the industry through a book.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e — Roger Ver,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder, Bitcoin.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“David is a crypto OG, and his contributions to our industry over the years have been massive. Since our time together in Hong Kong during the early years of Bitcoin adoption, he has been working tirelessly to build awareness of the space, foster communities within it, and bring institutions into the fold to grow the use and development of blockchain technologies. His efforts to preach the good word of Satoshi and educate the TradFi faithful on the promise of decentralized finance have been instrumental in creating a more accepting environment for digital assets in the region. What really sets him apart, though, is his deep understanding of the technology underlying crypto – David is often the first to move into new blockchains and help others understand the solutions they provide to the problems with our deeply broken financial system.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e — Arthur Hayes,\u003c\/b\u003e Co-Founder, Bitmex  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Through the years that I have known David, it feels like I have known him forever. I fondly call him my big brother. His experience in traditional finance coupled with his deep history in the blockchain industry for more than a decade, particularly having been instrumental in many key protocols and ecosystems, is definitely a rare combination. David’s knowledge alongside his contributive mindset towards people around him in the industry, makes him a person worth following and reading. I am very excited that he has finally decided to write a book that will enrich the lives of anyone reading it.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e — Pranav Sharma,\u003c\/b\u003e Founding Partner, Woodstock Fund\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990366077157,"sku":"NP9781119983934","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119983934.jpg?v=1761787532","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-web3-era-isbn-9781119983934","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}