NFT copyright infringement: Who takes responsibility?
When a user uploads NFTs to an NFT marketplace that contains infringing content under the Copyright Act, which parties are liable? Attorney Lance Koonce discusses the safe harbor provisions of the Copyright Act.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Here’s why brands should incorporate NFTs in marketing campaigns
We’re living in the era of endless marketing opportunities. There’s guerrilla marketing, there’s affiliate marketing, email marketing, and so (oh, so) many more ways to try and connect with your customers. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) seem to be a new hot commodity as a way to reward your existing customers and reach new audiences. NFTs used […]
From $2.5M for NFT champagne bottle to digital art collection to help children: Web3 news, July 20-21
This week the crypto and web3 spaces are celebrating a slight uptick in prices. It’s actually quite funny to see everybody celebrating Bitcoin touching the $24,000 levels after last year’s craze around $60,000 and predictions of the price going as high as $100,000 by the end of last year. Still, the markets seem to be […]
Kevin Whalen, Director of Business Development – Meet The Amberfi Team Edition
Education: Marketing, Northern Michigan University Role: Director, Business Development Location: Southern California Born and raised in Illinois, Kevin graduated from Northern Michigan University, where he studied marketing and advertising. And then, as he puts it, his work took him all over the US map. Kevin is a director of business development and partnerships on […]
Neville Hobson, Advisor – Meet The Amberfi Team Edition
Neville Hobson Advisor Amberfi Catherine Ross-Mychka Lead journalist Amberfi Choosing the right communication channel is essential for every brand. But what is the most efficient platform for communication with your audience these days? And how to define your audience in the first place? Neville Hobson is a seasoned PR and communication leader with years of […]