The code that built the web is now a $5 million NFT

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 06.30.21   REALTY BITES | 6-MINUTE READ The Experimental African Houses That Outsmart Malaria BY MAX G. LEVY A field test of custom-designed homes proves that when carbon dioxide can flow out, mosquitoes stay out too.   OPINION | 4-MINUTE READ Crucial Tech Like Email Is Still Failing Trans Employees BY DEBBIE FERGUSON If companies truly want to support their LGBTQ+ colleagues, they'd make inclusivity the default setting.   CHATTERBOX | 3-MINUTE READ BetterDiscord Lets Users Mod the App to Their Heart's Content BY CECILIA D'ANASTASIO For almost as long as the popular chat app has been around, volunteer devs have been adding their own features and customizations.   CODE | 5-MINUTE READ The Code That Built the Web Is Now a $5 Million NFT BY KATE KNIBBS The author of the code that built the WWW will donate the proceeds to charity. But the auction raises questions about the transformative impact of non-fungible tokens. GET WIRED Fourth of July Sale! Ending Soon: Get WIRED for $10 $5. You can't see into the future, but you can subscribe to WIRED. Subscribe now.   HOMECOMING | 6-MINUTE READ Black Scientists Find Community—and Plan for the Road Ahead BY KATRINA MILLER The Black in X network mobilized last summer to bring attention to racism in STEM. This week, they're holding their first conference to talk about what's next.   PRODUCT REVIEW | 4-MINUTE READ This OnePlus Phone Is a Good Deal—Except for the Cameras BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU The Nord N200 5G has many features you don't often find in a cheap phone, but should you settle for lackluster photos?   HOT BLOODED | 9-MINUTE READ How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning BY MATT JANCER Whether you're sweltering outdoors or in, we've got tips on what to wear, how to hydrate, and which cooling gadgets can help.   CRYPTO COUNTRY | 7-MINUTE READ El Salvador's Race to Be the Bitcoin Capital of the World BY GIAN VOLPICELLI, WIRED UK After China's crackdown, the cryptocurrency crowd is looking for a new haven. The Central American nation thinks it's the answer.   MILK MATTERS | 11-MINUTE READ Perk Up With the Best Latte and Cappuccino Makers BY JEFFREY VAN CAMP AND SCOTT GILBERTSON Tired of plain espresso and pour-over? Add some milk to your mornings with one of these barista-worthy makers.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.