Our predictions for 2023–and some thanks
As we approach the end of the calendar year, there’s a tendency to get swept up in the business of holidays while also trying to prepare for what comes after. It’s everything all at once–reflecting, gathering, consuming, planning, transitioning, and beyond.
It’s only natural for us to take time to assess what happened over the past twelve months. Although this has been a challenging year for the crypto space, one thing remains clear: the NFT space is fortifying and growing. So, let’s take note of where we’re ending 2022 and what might happen in 2023.
First and foremost, we’re still in crypto winter. Much has been said about what’s to come for NFTs, but the signs of life we’re seeing after a few months of mostly negative news are quite promising.
The advisors who recently helped Starbucks launch Starbucks Odyssey just raised $10M for a new Web3 startup focused on NFT-based customer engagement technology. If Starbucks, which is known for its robust loyalty program, succeeds in Web3, many more major brands will come on board.
New figures continue to reveal projects in the space (like Scottie Pippen, and yes, Donald Trump), while other key players begin to pull back (see: Dapper Labs).
You would think that the chaos caused by the collapse of FTX would leave a vast group of disappointed, wounded soldiers. But, early adopters in Web3 are actually feeling quite optimistic. And as many have said on Twitter (going through a transition of its own), bear markets are for building.
For Voice, this meant integrating into the EVM ecosystem, which sets our artists up for a more robust collecting experience in 2023. We firmly believe that the technology and all it offers artists will continue to reemerge, perhaps even better off for the rollercoaster that was 2022. Either way, we’re grateful to have you with us on this journey.
