August 2022 / 336 posts found
Japan’s Central Bank Has Abandoned Its Digital Currency Plans
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is scrapping its planned host of central bank digital currency (CBDC) services due to a reported lack of public interest, according to an initial report from Asia Times. Among other things, this means one aspect of Japan will remain unchanged since the Japanese bubble economy of the 1980s: its reliance on conventional, fiat-based currency. This move came despite the promise of CBDC, which could be the first truly peer-to-peer digital form of conducting money transactions, as existing digital wallets still require the presence of intermediary institutions like financial institutions, issuing and acquiring banks, payment service […]
NFT Game Developers Take on Minecraft After Blockchain Ban
Following Minecraft’s outright ban on in-game NFTs, some blockchain-based projects have been forced to find new homes. Case in point: NFT Worlds, a beleaguered metaverse gaming project that once enabled users to mint, buy, and trade various Minecraft-compatible 3D worlds. With Minecraft’s ban in place, NFT Worlds’ proprietary $WRLD token immediately tanked in value, exacerbating the effects of an industry-wide downturn. Source: CoinMarketCap NFT Worlds saw this potentially-catastrophic news as a rallying call. Like many others in this bear market, the company has no other choice but to keep building. In a lengthy public statement, the NFT Worlds team announced […]
OneOf NFT Platform has raised over $8 million in a strategic funding round
Despite the fact that the crypto and NFT market is taking a downturn and is quite shaky now, the NFT platforms and web3 companies continue moving further in their development. The illustrative example and tangible proof of this is an impressive step from OneOf. The green Web3 company and NFT platform OneOf which is engaged in connecting fans and collectors to their favorite artists, athletes, and brands, has recently announced the attraction of $8.4 million in a strategic funding round. The Miami-based company has a strong intention to continue accelerating the growth and development of its NFT marketplace. Amex Ventures, […]
Muse releases an NFT album in the newest chart-eligible format
The legends of rock music, the British band Muse, are about to bring a breakthrough to the NFT music arena. Their ninth studio album, dubbed Will of the People, will be released as an NFT version, becoming the first chart-eligible album in such a format in the UK and Australian history. To make it happen, the eco-friendly NFT music platform Serenade has come up with a brand-new music format – Digital Pressing. In simple words, this is a chart-eligible music format that combines all the benefits of a physical release and the convenience of digital downloads. It was created to […]
Google AI created machine-made artworks inspired by BAYC NFTs
The capabilities of artificial intelligence are unimaginable. Whether we consider text production, face recognition, or making art, it will always be something impressive and like out of this world. Google is one of the recent providers of proof for this. Google Cloud Neural Networks is known to work with its artificial intelligence software to make art, NFT art including. Thus, Google’s collaborative Notebook service Colab combined with cloud computing has recently transformed 10,000 iconic Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs into machine-made artworks. Looking like abstract paintings at first glance, these artworks feel greatly inspired by the BAYC, when observed intently […]
How To Use Chrome UX Report To Improve Your Site Performance via @sejournal, @makhyan
Small businesses can measure success in website performance with Chrome UX Report. Learn more about the interlocking elements of Core Web Vitals and their impact. The post How To Use Chrome UX Report To Improve Your Site Performance appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Vulnerability Found In WordPress Gutenberg Plugin? via @sejournal, @martinibuster
The U.S. Government National Vulnerability Database published notice of a vulnerability in the WordPress Gutenberg Plugin. The post Vulnerability Found In WordPress Gutenberg Plugin? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
18 Core Company Values That Will Shape Your Culture & Inspire Your Employees
Having core company values can help you ensure each of your employees, from top leadership to entry-level, are working towards the same common goal, and share a bigger purpose. Take a look at one of Google’s values — “Focus on the user and all else will follow.” Any Google search will show you they stand by their purpose to serve the user. Undoubtedly, you find most answers to your common questions on page one of Google, and more recently, it’s likely separated in its own featured snippet, as well. In this post we’ll explore why company values are important, how […]
How to Use TikTok: A Step-by-Step Guide
Did you know TikTok is the most engaging social media app with an average user session of almost 11 minutes? Now add to the mix a staggering 1.2 billion monthly users. To state the obvious, TikTok is dominating the social media landscape, becoming a gold mine of short, snackable content. While that sounds exciting – how can you get started? Here’s a a handful of steps — with photos — to walk you through setting up your profile, filming your first video, adding special effects, and using challenges or duets to engage with other users. Setting Up Your Account 1. […]
How Do Retargeting Ads Work, Anyway? via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
It’s no longer a question of whether you should use retargeting; it’s how to use it to your maximum advantage. The post How Do Retargeting Ads Work, Anyway? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.