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Branching out to make blockchain collectibles environmentally friendly, the non-fungible token (NFT) project EcoSapiens raises $3.5 million in a seed funding round. Quick Takes: Reasons for Funding EcoSapiens EcoSapiens — a platform that offers tools for people to impact the planet positively — recently raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round led by Collab+Currency.
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Tennessee whiskey giant Jack Daniel’s pours new Web3 initiatives with Yahoo Creative Studios for an upcoming project around music NFTs featured in an augmented reality (AR) game. Quick Takes: Jack Daniel’s AR Game Experience In a joint effort, Jack Daniel’s and Yahoo are preparing to launch an AR-based game similar to Pokémon GO. Therefore, the
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Gucci recently hinted at a metaverse collaboration with Yuga Labs. Subsequently, the high-end fashion brand has announced ”Relics by Gucci” — a limited-edition collection of Gucci pendants with corresponding NFTs connected to the narrative of Yuga Labs’ metaverse, the Otherside. Quick Takes: The Full Scope of ’Relics by Gucci’ Gucci is joining forces with the
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Starting today until April 9, all crypto enthusiasts can hop into BNB Chain’s NFT Easter Egg Hunt. More than 15,000 USDT worth of tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are up for grabs, alongside 15,000 USDT in the grand draw. Quick Takes: About Binance’s NFT Easter Egg Hunt Binance’s Easter Hunt on BNB Chain is looking
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As the excitement about Ordinal NFTs increases, Bitcoin becomes a burgeoning frontier for digital collectibles. As this domain rises, the Solana-powered NFT marketplace, Magic Eden, is rapidly becoming prominent as a leading platform for selling and trading these trendy new assets. Quick Takes: Magic Eden’s Success in Selling Ordinal NFTs Since joining the world of NFTs in January,
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Flybondi is flying high in the world of Web3. The low-budget Argentinian airline became the first carrier to issue NFT flight tickets yesterday. Quick Takes: Flybondi’s NFT Ticketing Process Flybondi’s recent ”Ticket 3.0” integration expands the partnership between the NFT ticketing company TravelX and the Argentinian airline. Built on Algorand, this ticketing technology lets passengers transfer,
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Art Blocks recently unveiled its new NFT marketplace — a one-stop wonderland for all art collectors to peruse and swap non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from a medley of creative collections. One of the platform’s major perks include enforcing creator royalties — and a nice chunk of change. Quick Takes: Advantages of Art Blocks’ Secondary Marketplace Since Art Blocks launched in November
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This week, Pussy Riot faced another explosion of controversy, once again making headlines. This time, Russian authorities cite that the group’s non-fungible token (NFT) art is “hurting the religious feelings” of its citizens. Quick Takes: Controversy Behind Russian Authorities and Pussy Riot Prominent artist and activist Nadya Tolokonnikova — the representative and vocal force behind
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Y00ts NFTs are currently one of the most notable Web3 projects to transition to another blockchain. Most holders are backing the project’s change of heart, with 77% of y00ts non-fungible tokens (NFTs) migrating from Solana to Polygon since bridging on Monday. A new initiative for DeGods is just a little behind. Quick Takes: About Y00ts Migration from Solana In December,
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Coinscribble – March 29th / Founders John Nguyen and Phea Ram are excited to announce that the Galactix Zone Token (GXZ) Whitelist is now open for community members, starting on March 29th, 2023, and closing on April 10th, 2023. The GXZ ecosystem is a blockchain game with a patent-pending sdNFT platform that maximizes rewards, fosters
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The Otherside metaverse project is embarking on a fresh chapter for its ”Second Trip”. Bored Ape Yacht Club’s (BAYC’s) Yuga Labs recently introduced Legends of the Mara, a collectible 2D strategy game. Quick Takes: Yuga Labs’ Otherside Metaverse Following the Otherside’s ”Second Trip”, which kick-started March 25, 7,200 players from numerous NFT communities — like
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In a rare instance, the non-fungible token (NFT) project Meerkat Millionaire Country Club (MMCC) has made it possible for all users to purchase Bitcoin NFTs using Solana. Consequently, the Solana project grants 100% of royalties to community members, permitting the acquisition of Bitcoin Ordinals without the need for Bitcoin transactions. Quick Takes: Pioneering Buying Bitcoin
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Prestigious fashion brand Gucci is further exploring Web3 and the metaverse by partnering with Bored Ape Yacht Club’s creator, Yuga Labs. Quick Takes: Motives Behind Gucci Entering Yuga Labs’ Metaverse Today, Gucci hinted at a partnership with Yuga Labs on Twitter. The announcement features an image displaying both Gucci and Yuga Labs logos on a
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NFT Lately chats with Cryptopreneurs NFTs on aiding Indian entrepreneurs for business expansion through valuable digital assets Tell me about your NFT project: Cryptopreneurs NFT is more than just a collectable asset. The digital assets are unique collection of 3333 NFTs with more than 200+ traits. They offer a platform and ecosystem where holders can network, collaborate,
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An NFT trader was distraught after discovering that the CryptoPunk he bought for 77 ETH (around $129k) vanished after unintentionally sending the costly artwork to a burn address. Quick Takes: The Tale Behind the Punk’s Destruction Brandon Riley — who purchased CryptoPunk #685 two weeks prior in the hope of securing a loan and financial
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Deadfellaz is constantly broadening its repertoire of resources and art extensions for its holders, The Horde. The latest addition includes the ”Front Facing Fellaz” collection. The collectibles reimagine all 10,000 original DeadFellaz characters with a slight twist. Now, the cute zombies are forward facing to meet your gaze. Quick Takes: About DeadFellaz New Eye-Catching Personas
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Yesterday, Yuga Labs released a roster of PFPs eligible to partake in the ”Second Trip” of its metaverse, the Otherside. Specific non-fungible token (NFT) projects cherry-picked by the NFT icons will have the opportunity to join in on an eagerly-awaited adventure. Quick Takes: NFTs Playable on Yuga Labs’ Otherside Yuga Labs has, yet again, been
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US citizens wanting to boost their retirement funds by investing in digital artworks on-chain may want to rethink their strategies. The Internal Revenue Strategy (IRS) recently revealed that it may exclude non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) following new taxation guidelines. Interestingly, it wants public input before the go-ahead. Quick Takes: Exploring the
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Despite recent dramas over not showcasing Claire Silver’s non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the Louvre’s walls were finally graced by such digital assets for the first time. Differently, showcasing several artworks from Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC). Quick Takes: Louvre Showcases Bored Apes, Marks History Two hundred and thirty years have
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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have overtaken the world in recent years. These unique digital assets have become increasingly popular in art, music, sports, and social media. Some see NFTs as groundbreaking innovations that can revolutionize how we buy and sell digital content. Others view them as a speculative bubble bound to burst. The debate surrounding the
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As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continue to rise, their applications and functionalities expand. As such, there is increasing discourse about a fresh breed of NFTs referred to as dynamic NFTs. In contrast to static NFTs, they are capable of changing over time. Keep reading to learn all about the differences between these two types of NFTs, and what
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NFT-TiX and EXIT Festival tune together for a multi-year partnership in a bid to transform music ticketing. Owing to this, EXIT is the first major music festival to launch festival admissions via non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Quick Takes: EXIT Festival and NFT-TiX Ticketing Plans NFT-TiX is a ticketing platform built on the Ethereum blockchain that directly
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Nike isn’t the only sneaker brand taking strides in Web3 this week. Today, Balmain drops its latest limited series of NFT-paired sneakers with help from Space Runners. These coveted digital shoes are based on the French luxury fashion house’s Unicorn footwear line. Better still, they accompany a corresponding pair of exclusive physical shoes. Quick Takes: Unveiling Balmain’s
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Leading metaverse company, Eikonikos, is gearing up for the launch of its fashion NFTs this Spring. The collectibles will boast 3248 unique items of clothing wearables. All Eikonikos avatars can enjoy modeling such items in the forthcoming metaverse. Eikonikos’ fashion and wearable designer, Aiisha Ramadan, has been crafting gorgeous garments for thirty years. Celebrities like
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