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In Web3, everyone is building towards the future. As an internet ecosystem centered around cryptography and decentralization, the blockchain has become a hotbed for far-sighted innovation. The NFT space itself, which exists at the intersection of finance, art, and tech, is proof enough of this fact. A great abundance...
Anecdotally, NFTs exist as solely digital experiences. Sure, NFT events have regularly helped bridge the gap between the metaverse and IRL, but trading NFTs, interacting with the NFT community, and accessing blockchain tech all largely happen behind a screen. If we consider the great potential of NFT ticketing...
Big news in the NFT space today (April 20) as Coinbase announced the beta testing launch of its long-awaited NFT platform. Having opened up an early access waitlist back in October alongside the initial announcement of Coinbase NFT, the crypto-exchange giant will now allow a select number of...
Over the past year, Micah Johnson’s Aku has become one of the most beloved characters in the NFT space. He’s a symbol of youth, aspiration, and the complete defiance of societal bindings. The NFT featuring a young boy who is black and has dreams of being an astronaut...
It just keeps getting better and better to be a member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, as the ever-popular NFT project and brand is now coming to the silver screen. Today (April 11) crypto-exchange giant Coinbase announced plans to create an interactive film series featuring the Bored...
Recently, an NFT project called Frosties was outed as a scam after its developers made off with over $1 million in ETH only hours after the project was launched. Now, the two men who are allegedly behind the project have been arrested and charged by U.S. prosecutors in...
Is 2022 turning out to be the year of the Bored Apes? It sure seems that way, as the creators of the wildly influential Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT project, Yuga Labs, have just announced the completion of a $450 million funding round. The funding round — which has...
Over the years, “when Lambo” has become a common saying in the crypto community. Seemingly, it stems from a 2014 event in which a crypto trader purchased a Lamborghini Gallardo with money they earned from Bitcoin speculation. Today, “when Lambo” is used by members of the crypto community...
For years, Blockparty has remained at the forefront of innovation in music NFTs. Having easily become one of the most prominent platforms for digital collectibles since launching in 2017, the NFT powerhouse is now expanding on its mission to empower artists, musicians, and brands by partnering with Warner...
Hip-hop legend Nas has now been immortalized on the blockchain. In a dual-part drop, Nas teamed up with 3LAU to release his first-ever NFT collection on the superstar DJ’s recently launched platform, Royal. The collection — which was the first live sale of NFTs on Royal.io — consisted of...