Digital Mavericks: A Guide to Web3 and NFTs by Debbie Soon

Digital Mavericks: A Guide to Web3, NFTs, and Becoming the Main Character of the Next Internet Revolution by Debbie Soon explores blockchain’s transformative impact on careers, creativity, and technology. Featuring industry insights, practical guidance, and future predictions, the book is a roadmap to thriving in the Web3 era. Releasing February 11, 2025.

The forthcoming book Digital Mavericks: A Guide to Web3, NFTs, and Becoming the Main Character of the Next Internet Revolution (Wiley, February 11), authored by tech entrepreneur and investor Debbie Soon, promises to be an essential resource for understanding the transformative potential of blockchain technology and the evolving digital landscape. Co-founder of HUG alongside Randi Zuckerberg, Debbie Soon has crafted this guide for individuals keen to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and blockchain innovations.

Exploring the impact of web3 and NFTs on careers and creativity

Digital Mavericks offers an insightful examination of how blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are reshaping careers and redefining the way creators, technologists, and entrepreneurs interact with the digital world. Debbie Soon integrates detailed explanations with inspirational stories, highlighting the triumphs and challenges faced by leading figures in this dynamic space.

The book positions itself as a roadmap for navigating Web3, focusing on opportunities for career growth, collaboration, and innovation. It addresses the scepticism and criticism surrounding blockchain technology while presenting actionable insights into how individuals can engage with this rapidly evolving industry.

Key highlights of Digital Mavericks

The book features:

Interviews with industry pioneers: Readers gain first-hand insights from influential figures, including entrepreneur Randi Zuckerberg, digital art collector Cozomo de Medici, AI artist Claire Silver, and technologist Jesse Pollak.
Comprehensive web3 overview: An accessible explanation of the Internet’s evolution and the basics of Web3 technology, including its current applications and significance.
Practical guidance for entry into web3: A step-by-step framework to help individuals transition their skill sets, identify communities, and maintain focus amidst a rapidly changing digital environment.
Future outlook: Predictions on the impact of generative AI, regulatory developments, and how these factors will shape blockchain adoption.

A career guide for the internet’s next chapter

Designed for professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs, Digital Mavericks is more than a technical guide—it is a career manual for the digital age. With the rise of Web3 and the decentralised Internet, the book provides tools to help individuals reimagine their professional paths and seize opportunities in blockchain-driven innovation.

Topics addressed by Debbie Soon

Debbie Soon also offers her expertise on several pressing topics, including:

The benefits of blockchain technology for creative entrepreneurs.
Key elements to understanding crypto and NFTs.
Blockchain’s role in fostering community and collaboration among artists.
Practical advice on assembling a Web3 toolkit for success.
Insights into how NFTs have enabled artists to achieve financial freedom.
Predictions on the evolving relationship between creators and their audiences through blockchain.