Utility NFTs are going mainstream
Utility NFTs, a.k.a. NFTs 2.0, are the future of digital collectibles. They create real-world use cases for assets whose core attributes make them unique.
NFTs, Bitcoin & More at Crypto Connect FL
Crypto Connect in West Palm Beach, Florida certainly hit the mark for the late-summer crypto & NFT convention South Florida needed. Between all the informative panels featuring a unique list of NFT realtors, cryptocurrency lawyers, and inspiring crypto-fluent kids — we were just grateful to soak up all the insight they had to offer. The conference was […]
Caribbean artists turn out for event announcing new NFT marketplace
We had an impressive turnout of more than 45 creatives, artists, educators and entrepreneurs from across the island of Curaçao last Friday for the first of many meet-ups to discuss the upcoming launch of a new Caribbean NFT marketplace. An NFT, short for non-fungible token, is a unique digital certificate, registered in a blockchain, that […]
Biggest brands embracing NFTs
Initially created as a way to manage assets on the Bitcoin blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have found their way into the mainstream world. Major brands are jumping on the digital collectibles bandwagon to seize the opportunities they offer – to bring more attention to their products, to find new ways of engaging with customers, and […]
Why brands implement metaverse and you might want to do it too
Ah, the prospects of new inventions. What a joyful feeling. Companies are excited about the potential they bring, and marketers are hopeful about new ways of connecting with their clients. This season’s hot commodity is metaverse. I mean, it’s so hot that companies like Facebook are rebranding themselves and putting building it as their main […]
Here’s what happened in Web3 world this week (Aug 8-12)
Vitalik Buterin suggests using stealth addresses to protect NFT ownership data Ethereum co-founder suggested using “a low-tech approach to add a significant amount of privacy to the NFT ecosystem” – stealth addresses. This method would mean that an NFT sender could protect their address when sending the NFT to a new owner. Only the receiver, […]
From covering international wars on terror to building NFT communities – the story of Barbara Davidson, three-time Pulitzer-winning photographer
Imagine having an opportunity to travel all around the globe and do the job that you love – cover the events of the world’s magnitude with your camera. And now imagine that those events are wars and international conflicts. And then imagine being held captive for just doing your job in the wrong place at […]
Opinion: Will NFT games go mainstream?
I’ve been a gamer since I was a young kid, growing up with Nintendo products and begging for every new console during the holidays. Few things beat the memory of competing at Mario Kart with family and friends. The rise in game quality has taken us from pixelated classics to shockingly realistic graphics today. However, […]
Here’s what happened in Web3 world last week (Aug 1-5)
After the last couple of months we had, a slow news week is a good thing. I wouldn’t call the previous week ‘slow’ for the crypto industry, especially given the Solana hack incident, but for the web3 world, it was quite (let’s call it) “leisurely.” Tiffany & Co. CryptoPunks NFT collection sells out in 20 min, makes […]
Highstreet and 8-Bit’s Jonathan Koon partner to launch retail store in metaverse
Highstreet, a commerce-centered metaverse, has partnered with Jonathan Koon, a founder of a luxury brand 8-Bit By Mostly Heard Rarely Seen, to provide a “phygital” experience to their customers. This is where we bridge digital and physical assets in Web3, so strap in, everyone! The collaboration will result in a launch of a “phygital” retail […]