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Undervalued: Stampu, Adidas Capsules, Jadu Hoverboard, and More
Traversing the world of non-fungibles is a daunting task. With so many new NFT projects, artists, and large-scale collections cropping up weekly, it has become nearly impossible to keep up with all the new and exciting happenings. Previously, all that was needed to find the latest NFT craze was a simple browse through OpenSea. But things have changed drastically since the 2021 NFT boom. Now, NFT enthusiasts have to be really mindful of what and where they collect. To aid in the unearthing of awe-inspiring NFT endeavors both new and old nft now presents Undervalued: a weekly column highlighting innovative projects, […]
A Complete and Simple Guide to the Top 10 NFT Marketplaces
Over the last few years, the non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem has become vast and dense. Now spanning multiple blockchains and dozens of platforms and marketplaces, it can be a daunting task to navigate the ins and outs of the weird wide world of NFTs. Collectors and creators now have a wealth of avenues through which they can trade, flip, and invest in blockchain JPEGs. Gone are the days of just a few points of sale. To help simplify the process, we’ve compiled a list of the top NFT marketplaces based on user numbers, sales volume, and general popularity — but […]
Poetry + Generative Art + The Five Human Senses = NFTs?
Art is undoubtedly the focal point of the NFT ecosystem. From 3D renders and hand-drawn avatars to photographs, songs, movies, and beyond, — with NFTs, nearly any type of intellectual property can be immortalized on the blockchain. Because of this, over the past two years, we’ve witnessed the NFT space grow and evolve to encompass a large assortment of artistic endeavors from a truly wide variety of artists from all disciplines. One such artist pushing the boundaries at the intersection of art and blockchain tech is David Bianchi. A man who has been overtly working towards elevating socially conscious issues […]
These Queer Artists Are Subverting Roles With Reverse NFT Utility
The NFT space, like many societal domains, isn’t necessarily known for its diversity and inclusion. This is especially true when it comes to the representation of LGBTQ+ artists and individuals. As we enter Pride Month though, LGBTQ+ artists are taking center stage. While diversity should be celebrated year-round, these exhibitions and projects by queer creators remind the community of the importance of representation. Two artists who have made a name for themselves in both the NFT and LBGTQ+ communities are Ania Catherine and Dejha Ti, an award-winning art duo and a married couple who run the art house Operator. This week, […]
Jim Carrey Joins the Craze with the 20 ETH NFT Purchase and Even Auctions off His Own Artwork
The genius actor Jim Carrey has been waiting quite a long time before getting into NFTs. Finally, he has entered the realm by purchasing an NFT titled Devotion for a whopping 20 ETH. The non-fungible piece belongs to a series of 13 artworks by artists Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell dubbed ‘The Wild Within’. The name of the collection is meaningful as it showcases abandoned Soviet Union buildings in time reclaimed by greenery. As for Carrey’s Devotion, it is an image of a semi-ruined USSR-built sanatorium in Georgia in a picturesque place, Tskaltubo resort, once a popular therapeutic destination due […]
People Are Creating Absurd NFTs to Try and Fix the Market
NFTs are down. Crypto is down. So what has the Web3 community been up to? Meme-ing, apparently. In the NFT space alone, we’ve seen a host of absurd — and often humorous — projects climb up the ranks on OpenSea. Most notable is the quick rise of Goblintown to the top of OpenSea’s charts. Named after a Web3 synonym for ‘bear market,’ beneath the project’s crass exterior lies a very earnest plea to the community: we know that times are tough, so we hope you’ll stick with us and build. To its credit, the NFT community at large seems to […]
This Mural Will Only Exist for a Year, but Its NFT Counterpart Is Immortal
What does ownership mean in the NFT space? Critics of NFTs have used this question as one of their main points against the burgeoning technology, arguing that NFT ownership is supposedly meaningless. By their logic, all you truly do own when purchasing an NFT is a hyperlink to an image or file hosted on a separate site. But how does this argument hold up in practice? As shown by the utility of projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Goblintown — it doesn’t. Bored Ape holders gain all commercial rights to whatever apes they own; granting them the ability to […]
The Most Absurd and Wonderful Takes on Goblintown NFTs
For those in the NFT space that have been living under a digital rock, a bizarre project recently took the community by storm and is on pace to become the next blue-chip collection. It’s Goblintown: a PFP collection of goblins obsessed with “marking their territory” (for lack of a better description). Here’s a quick roundup of some of the most absurd, bizarre, and wonderful takes we’ve caught on social media heralding the arrival of our new goblin overlords. Entering Goblintown This collection doesn’t just look strange — almost every aspect of it seems to be out of left field. From […]
Artists Are Flooding to The Solana Blockchain to Sell NFTs. But There’s a Problem.
As prices plummet and sales slow, many in the NFT space believe that we’re entering a bear market. While others believe that this dip is only temporary, it’s a stark contrast to bullish market that saw NFTs mint overnight millionaires over the course of 2021. Recent activity reports on the Solana blockchain more or less corroborate this industry-wide trend. Legions of artists have been flocking to the platform, only to find their work collecting digital dust. A surplus of sellers In April of 2022, there were under 400k unique sellers on the Solana blockchain. In May, that number rose to […]
Undervalued: Exospheres, Blitmap, Wilder World, and More
Traversing the world of non-fungibles is a daunting task. With so many new NFT projects, artists, and large-scale collections cropping up weekly, it has become nearly impossible to keep up with all the new and exciting happenings. Previously, all that was needed to find the latest NFT craze was a simple browse through OpenSea. But things have changed drastically since the 2021 NFT boom. Now, NFT enthusiasts have to be really mindful of what and where they collect. To aid in the unearthing of awe-inspiring NFT endeavors both new and old nft now presents Undervalued: a weekly column highlighting innovative projects, […]