Griffin Mcshane

Griffin Mcshane

Griffin McShane is a New York transplant currently living in Brooklyn, NY. He is a graduate of Providence College, where he studied both computer science and business, and the University of Maine School of Law, where he earned his JD. Beyond his work writing for CoinDesk, Griffin has written the Inside Crypto newsletter for Jason Calacanis' Inside.com and is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He does not hold a material amount of any cryptocurrency.

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CDCROP: Web3 world wide web based on blockchain incorporating decentralization and token based economics (Getty Images)
Top 10 Challenges for Web2 Developers Entering Web3
A look at some of the top challenges for Web2 developers entering Web3 and tips for how to overcome them.
CDCROP: Web3 world wide web based on blockchain incorporating decentralization and token based economics (Getty Images)
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¿Qué es una billetera multifirma?
Las billeteras multifirma exigen más de una clave privada y añaden una capa de seguridad al almacenamiento de los activos en criptomonedas.
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CDCROP: AI Artwork Security Wallet Locked Safety (DALL-E/CoinDesk)
What Is a Multisig Wallet?
Multisignature wallets require more than one private key and adds a layer of security to cryptocurrency asset storage.
CDCROP: AI Artwork Security Wallet Locked Safety (DALL-E/CoinDesk)
CDCROP: Web3 looks good on you sign window NYC (Cameron Thompson/CoinDesk)
How to Become a Web3 Developer
Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your crypto journey or just looking to gain experience in an emerging field, there’s plenty of opportunity to break into Web3. Here are the tools and steps needed to become a Web3 developer.
CDCROP: Web3 looks good on you sign window NYC (Cameron Thompson/CoinDesk)
CDCROP: AI Artwork Exchange Tokens (DALL-E/CoinDesk)
What Is dYdX? Understanding the Decentralized Crypto Exchange
The DEX was designed specifically for perpetual swaps and works differently than other DEXs such as Uniswap.
CDCROP: AI Artwork Exchange Tokens (DALL-E/CoinDesk)
CDCROP: Block Blockchain (Shubham Dhage/Unsplash)
Most Influential Blockchain Projects
A look at some of the most influential blockchain projects and how their roots in Ethereum led to emerging crypto sectors including DeFi, NFTs and DAOs.
CDCROP: Block Blockchain (Shubham Dhage/Unsplash)
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Let’s Get 'Phygital': Combining the Physical and Digital in Web3
The new portmanteau speaks to experiences that bridge the gap between the virtual and the real world, like sneakers that exist in both the metaverse and on your feet.
Phygital (Dall-e/CoinDesk)
NFT, mining and microchip with circuit, purple background
What Are Utility NFTs?
This type of NFT links rewards and experiences to digital assets.
NFT, mining and microchip with circuit, purple background
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How to Start Investing in Crypto on Popular Exchanges
For a majority of new crypto users, buying cryptocurrency for the first time will involve using a crypto exchange. Here’s what you need to know about the most popular options.
Saving money for the future concept crypto (Getty)
CDCROP: Nifty Gateway on smartphone (Shutterstock)
Nifty Gateway NFT Marketplace: A Beginner’s Guide
The Gemini-owned marketplace is known for its high-end digital art and curated collections.
CDCROP: Nifty Gateway on smartphone (Shutterstock)