The path of innovation is imperfect and volatile. The growth of Web 3.0 and its many use cases have given rise to numerous new digital solutions, including distributed ledger technology, digital currencies, exchanges, and wallets. But while certain segments serve the real economy, others seem to grow out of hype and speculation. What's needed to ensure new Web 3.0 innovations are both progressive and serve the real economy? How can the best use cases be scaled up?