Web3 was never supposed to be a buzzword. In its early days, it was raw, technical, and deeply idealistic, built by people trying to solve real-world problems using decentralized tools.
Back then, you did not need to ask what “utility” meant. It was obvious, decentralized finance for the bankless, digital ownership for creators, peer-to-peer infrastructure that removed middlemen, gatekeepers, and friction.
However, as the space expanded and capital poured in, the tone began to shift. What was once a movement started to feel like a market. The space remained nascent, but it became lucrative. And with that, came noise.
Pitch decks outpaced products. Valuations ballooned before value was delivered. A generation of founders emerged not to solve problems, but to chase the next funding round. Alongside world-changing innovation, we saw the rise of vaporware, rugs, and reputation damage.
And yet, through it all, some kept building. Quietly, consistently, without gimmicks.
Our debut edition, The Genesis, is the first global chapter of NARRATIVE, a premium, editorial-first print magazine published by Crypto India Magazine. It launches at the Global Blockchain Show in Abu Dhabi, spotlighting the builders who are delivering real value in Web3.
From next-gen exchanges and payments to privacy tools, swaps, wallets, and infra layers — these are teams pushing the ecosystem forward in meaningful, tangible ways.
This magazine is a tribute to them and a signal to the space: this is where real Web3 lives.
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