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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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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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XLABEL, the digital fashion studio, and X2Y2, the Ethereum NFT marketplace, have teamed up to release a Tarzan NFT collection ”Lord of the Apes.” The series will have 9,999 NFTs, each selling for 0.05 ETH (around $90) to allowlist members. Quick Takes: Tarzan franchise shared the news with its followers on Twitter: Tarzan Enters the
Anvi Saini
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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Platinum recording artist Lil Durk steps into the tech and fashion space with NXTG3NZ ’7220’, a phygital sneaker collection that merges the worlds of physical and digital experiences. The collection will give NFT buyers a physical and digital pair of sneakers. Quick Takes NXTG3NZ is backed by a team of executives from music and sports
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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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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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RTFKT recently made an amazing announcement on its official Twitter page. As per the announcement the NFT Nike Air Force 1 sneaker, made in partnership with digital art design company RTFKT, will now be produced in physical form. It also stated that these sneakers would be available for purchase. Quick Takes: Stepping into the Future:
Anvi Saini
Bitcoin NFTs have been gaining significant traction over the past months, owing to the introduction of Ordinals. Already, more than 500,000 ”inscriptions” have been made. In response to high demand, Magic Eden believes supporting such digital assets is the way forward. Now, the marketplace snaps up OG NFT projects like DeGods and Yuga Labs. Quick
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According to leaked screenshots by an alias member on Twitter, Microsoft’s Edge browser is introducing a built-in wallet for NFTs and cryptocurrencies. And it looks pretty spot on. Quick Takes: Microsoft’s Apparent Web3 Integration Explained Leaked screenshots show that Microsoft is working towards simplifying Web3 experiences for its customers. As such, the largest computer software vendor
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On April 12, Pudgy Penguins promises to ”take over” New York City with an immersive and interactive experience at the Lightbox. Quick Takes: What to Expect from Pudgy NYC The loveable Pudgy Penguins NFT collectibles are ready to bring an immersive and interactive experience to New York City. Fans can interact with their favorite digital penguins in unique, exciting
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According to a recent patent published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the Japanese manufacturer of consumer electronics products is investing in incorporating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology into PlayStation games. Quick Takes: Ways PlayStation Plans to Integrate NFTs Sony’s patent, ’NFT Framework For Transferring And Using Digital Assets Between Game Platforms’, was filed in November 2022. However,
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Co-founder Anurag Arjun leaves Polygon to concentrate on his Layer 1 blockchain start-up, Avail, which will function independently of Polygon’s ecosystem. Avail is a modular, protocol-agnostic blockchain. The blockchain especially focuses on data availability, enabling developers to build fast, scalable applications while fostering community governance. Quick Takes: Anurag Arjun’s Departure from Polygon Anurag Arjun, the
Anvi Saini
There’s been escalating friction between Doodles’ holders and one project founder in particular, rubbing off on the NFT project’s floor price. Doodles Co-founder, Jordan ”Poopie” Castro, has been ’sticking up’ for the project after facing backlash. However, claiming that ”Doodles is no longer an NFT project” wasn’t his brightest move. ”Gold Socks” have not helped
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Pudgy Penguins, critical players in creating NFTs, are waddling to Hong Kong to meet with community members and those who are NFT-curious to discuss all things related to Pudgy Penguins NFTs and Web3. Quick Takes: Pudgy Penguins NFT Asia Event: What to Expect On March 21, the Pudgy Penguins team is heading all the way
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Just before the launch of Bored Ape Yacht Club’s (BAYC’s) ”The Summoning” event, the blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) project released ”Issue 1” of its animated comic series. Quick Takes: Adventuring Into BAYC’s Inaugural Comic Book Series When Bored Ape members think the community can’t get any more exciting, following the hype of Dookey Dash, Lick
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Yuga Labs launched the HV-MTL NFT collection of 30,000 ”Evo 1” Mechs. The minimum price for each HV-MTL NFT is around $4,445. Quick Takes: HV-MTL Collection X Dookey Dash Yuga Labs, the creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, has launched a new collection called HV-MTL, which comprises 30,000 Evo 1. As
Anvi Saini
Despite Ethereum recently launching the token standard ERC-4337, ERC-4804 has now come to light. As such, Web3 URLs are now available on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing internet users to access decentralized applications (DApps) front-ends and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) without worrying about centralized censorship. Quick Takes: About Ethereum’s New Token Standard One major issue in the Web3 world is
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The Cookie Monster is leaving Sesame Street for the first time. Thanks to Sesame Workshop’s new partnership with the app-based marketplace VeVe, NFTs of the much-loved blue puppet are launching on March 19, 9 am (PT). Quick Takes: What’s Next for Sesame Street NFTs? Sesame Workshop — the guys behind Sesame Street — and Veve
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