What is web3?
Web3 is a new iteration of the World Wide Web based on blockchain technology, using decentralized blockchains. It’s an internet owned by the builders and users.
What is an nft?
An NFT is a non-fungible token, which is a unit of digital data that can be sold and traded for ownership that is recorded in a blockchain.
why does web3 matter to the world?
Web3 helps to bring our world closer together. It rewards the builders and creators. It inspires us to build communities with each other, and to let these communities guide our approach to creativity and culture. It protects our information while granting us the freedom to push boundaries.
why does web3 matter to matte?
Web3 allows us a new way to connect all corners of the MATTE community, and to extend it to places it’s never been. The way we connect through web3 gives us space and inspiration to create new worlds and be on the forefront of where culture is headed.
matte’s web3 offerings
What makes an NFT valuable?
Having an NFT comes with IRL perks—it’s more than just digital data. It’s a connection to the communities in life that you want to be aligned with. They can grant you access to events, membership to a community, or allow you to collect art.
other benefits
- Gaining access to a creative ecosystem & universe of art/content from a person or brand you admire
- Access to a whitelist, which allows you to purchase an NFT earlier than the general public
- Access to a Discord channel(s) where you can connect and network with like-minds
- Access to exclusive roll-out activations, events & gifts
What can I do with web3?
There are some things you can participate in through web3 that enrich the experience and extend into your real life. Here are some things web3 activations can allow you to do:
- Join relevant Discord channels so you can stay up-to-date with rollout news and meet more people
- Claim ownership over digital pieces of art and grow your digital collections
- Gain perks from your loyalty to brands and artists
- Get personalized gifts, vouchers and coupons that have IRL benefits
- Find artists & thinkers to collaborate with and learn from
What are the essentials of web3?
nfts
(non-fungible tokens) units of data that can be sold and traded. This makes it possible for unique items to exist digitally, represented by a token on an encrypted blockchain
DAO
(decentralized autonomous organizations) are structures built with blockchain. “crypto co-ops”
Metaverse
a virtual world where users engage with each other, apps & services.
How to set up a Metamask wallet
MetaMask is a secured and free browser extension wallet that can interact with the Ethereum blockchain. The following steps will guide you to install MetaMask on your browser.
a. Open https://metamask.io/ on your browser.
b. Click "Download" and pick the browser you want to install MetaMask (for example Chrome)
c. Click preferred browser to install MetaMask (example Chrome extension).
d. Click "Add to Chrome."
e. Click "Add Extension."
a. Click on the MetaMask widget/icon in the upper right corner of your browser to open it.
b. Accept the privacy notice, terms of use, and phishing warning.
c. Click preferred browser to install MetaMask (example Chrome extension).
a. It is recommended to use a secured password consisting of a combination of uppercase and lower-case letters, numbers and symbols.
b. Confirm your password and click create.
a. Write it down. DO NOT SAVE IT ON YOUR COMPUTER, PHONE, OR TAKE A PICTURE OF IT.
b. Store it in a safe place where it will not be lost, stolen or damaged.
c. Click Next.
a. Remember: NEVER, EVER store your secrete phrase (a.k.a. seed phrase) on your computer/devices where hackers can access it. Do not share it with anyone.
Glossary
a public ledger of sorts. System in which a record of transactions made with cryptocurrency are maintained.