The Minor Falls & The Major Lifts

What’s up, Vulcans?🖖

Welcome to the latest edition of The Vulcan Voice, your compass in the ever-evolving world of blockchain and web3.

We've got a thrilling lineup of insights and innovations for you in this issue:

🏦 Polytrade Finance: Bringing RWAs to the Frontline

🚪 SuperDAO Bids Farewell

💪 Web3 Startups Resilience Amidst a Challenging Market

📈 Boosting Retention in Your dApp: 5 Proven Strategies

📆 Upcoming Web3 Events

So let's dive right in! 🚀

🏦 Polytrade Finance: Bringing RWAs to the Frontline

Join us as we explore the groundbreaking realm of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization with Polytrade Finance. This pioneering project is reshaping the DeFi landscape by bringing Real-World Assets (RWAs) to the blockchain forefront. Discover how Polytrade is revolutionizing traditional finance through blockchain technology, and delve into the exciting possibilities that RWA tokenization opens up for the world of crypto. Read here.

🚪 SuperDAO Bids Farewell

In a surprising turn of events, SuperDAO is closing its doors. This marks the end of an era for the decentralized autonomous organization. The decision to disband carries a deeper message about the dynamic nature of the crypto space and the need for adaptability in the face of changing circumstances. In the final note, Yuri, SuperDAO’s founder says that while SuperDAO was being used by dozens of companies, it slowly became clear to them that the market is not as big as it initially seemed to create a venture-scale product. It's a reminder that even in the world of decentralization, projects may need to make hard decisions.

That said, SuperDAO has exited the web3 space with their heads held high. They have decided to give back the remaining investor funds and made the majority of their code open-source so that others may benefit from it. Read more.

💪 Web3 Startups Resilience Amidst a Challenging Market

On the optimistic side, investors are eyeing projects focused on web3 analytics, gaming, and privacy. Bubblemaps, a data visualization pioneer, recently raised €3 million, bringing innovative blockchain data visualization, with promising partnerships in place. CoinScan, an emerging blockchain analytics platform, successfully garnered $6.3 million in funding, aiming to empower users with data-driven insights in a rapidly evolving crypto landscape. Mythic Protocol, a collaborative entertainment ecosystem, closed a $6.5 million seed round, harnessing the power of gaming to expand its user base. These success stories underline the resilience and determination of blockchain and crypto projects, pushing forward in the face of adversity. Read more.

📈 Boosting Retention in Your dApp: 5 Proven Strategies

Retention is the golden ticket to the long-term success of your decentralized application (dApp). Whether you're a developer looking to keep users engaged or a user seeking the best dApps to stick with, these five proven strategies will reshape your Web3 experience:

  1. Incentivize User Activity: Reward users for their engagement through tokens, NFTs, or exclusive privileges, creating a sense of value that encourages them to return and participate regularly.✨

  2. Streamline User Onboarding: Ensure your dApp's user journey is smooth and intuitive, allowing users to grasp core functionalities within minutes of signing up, avoiding user turn-off.⚡

  3. Regular Content Updates: Keep your dApp fresh by regularly adding new content and features, retaining existing users and attracting those seeking the latest and greatest.📜

  4. Foster Community Engagement: Cultivate a thriving community through discussions, Q&A sessions, and collaborative events to create a sense of belonging among users.🍀

  5. Provide Exceptional Customer Support: A responsive support team is crucial; address user issues promptly and effectively to build trust and loyalty, encouraging users to stay.🔍

📆 Upcoming Web3 Events

  1. ETHLisbon | 3 - 5 Nov 2023 | Lisbon, Portugal | IRL

  2. Blockchain Genesis | 11 - 12 Nov 2023 | Thailand | IRL

  3. DevConnect | 13 - 19 Nov | Instanbul, Turkey | IRL

As we wrap up this issue, remember that Web3 is a never-ending adventure. Stay curious, keep exploring, and embrace the decentralized future.

Until next time,

Sami 🖖