The Decential Digest

A DAO tries to solve Japan's Akiya crisis I The Sandbox's Digital Cinematic Neighborhood I Deanna Hood, robotocist

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Decential Media
November 11, 2023

Hello there! We’ve been busy as always here at Decential. Here’s a roundup of the stories and podcasts we published this week in case you missed them. Thank you for your support and interest in our work.

MON. NOV. 6

A Search for Resonance: Michelle Huang’s Journey to Solve Japan’s Akiya Crisis

A DAO is hoping to convert some of Japan’s vacant homes — known as akiya — into artistic residences without losing its creative soul

WED. NOV. 8

The Sandbox Makes Splash in Film Industry with Launch of Digital Cinematic Neighborhood

The intent is to disrupt and revolutionize the gaming and entertainment landscape

FRI. NOV. 10

Deanna Hood, a Roboticist and ETHGlobal Lisbon Finalist, Has a Message for Women Interested in Web3 

The allure of writing code for web3 applications was too much for a celebrated roboticist to ignore

Decential podcasts

DeCent People Special Episode: This Machine Kills Copyright: Folk Music and Decentralization

How should copyright laws be applied to assets uploaded to a blockchain? Is it fair to use the folk tradition of sharing songs to build a catalogue that sells for half a billion dollars? We explore these questions with our music + web3 reporter MacEagon Voyce.