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What Is a PFP NFT? How Generative Avatar NFTs Are Made
CryptoPunks, Bored Apes, Doodles — these are just a few of the countless influential profile picture (PFP) or, generative avatar projects that live within the continuously growing non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem. Yet, while PFPs have undoubtedly become the frontrunner of the current NFT market, many people have been left wondering what these PFPs are, and why they exist in the first place. As generative avatar projects continue to grow in popularity, and the debate surrounding whether or not NFTs truly need utility persists, we believe it’s time to shed some light on how PFP NFT collections came to be in […]
Undervalued: My Pet Hooligan, Cosmopolity, Brotchain, 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, […]
Upcoming Drops: May 9-15
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL. Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings. Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you, as we’ll be coming up with a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want […]
Undervalued: 10KTF, Meta Key, The Free NFTs, 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, […]
Your Tattoos Can ‘Live Forever,’ Thanks to NFTs
NFTs have enabled artists to interact closely with their audience, develop their own communities, exercise ownership of their work, and generate a fair income by selling their art without any middlemen. The unprecedented rise of NFTs in the post-pandemic years has strengthened the crypto market and empowered painters, animators, independent musicians, and various other artists across the globe. Now the next stop for NFTs is the tattoo industry. American tattoo artist Scott Campbell — who has tattooed celebrities including Robert Downey Jr., Courtney Love, and Howard Stern — has joined hands with design studio CTHDRL to bring NFTs into the […]
A New Project Uses NFTs to Feed Ukrainians Impacted by War
Amidst the chaos happening on the ground in Ukraine, ordinary citizens and the Ukrainian government alike have been using NFT auctions to quickly raise large amounts of much-needed funds for the ongoing humanitarian effort. Joining these noble ranks is Kyiv-based multimedia artist Alexey Kondakov. With the help of Bonhams, one of the world’s longest-running auctioneers, and crypto donation solution The Giving Block, he’s launched Reverberate Ukraine. From longing to relief Reverberate Ukraine is an art collection that features five NFTs of artwork created by Kondakov. Each piece is done in Kondakov’s signature style, featuring characters lifted from various century-old fine […]
The Best Way for Writers to Join the NFT Space? Digital Merchandise
Much has been said about how NFTs have given artists and musicians alike novel avenues to sustain themselves financially, as well as connect with fans and patrons. But what about writers? In November 2021, legendary director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino tried entering the NFT space by auctioning off images of handwritten pages from his original Pulp Fiction screenplay. Miramax quickly nixed Tarantino’s plans, claiming copyright ownership of the film’s screenplay and pursuing legal actions. So, what’s the best way for a published author to sell their work as an NFT collection (you know, without getting sued)? The answer is surprisingly […]
Upcoming Drops: May 2-8
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL. Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings. Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you, as we’ll be coming up with a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want […]
A Guide to Moonbirds: What Are These PFP Owl NFTs?
In less than a week, Moonbirds catapulted itself smack dab onto the list of the top 10 highest-grossing NFT collections of all time. A generative, large-scale avatar NFT endeavor, the now larger-than-life project shocked the NFT ecosystem, reminding all that NFTs can still be a “blink and you’ll miss it” sort of game. A feat of monumental proportions, Moonbirds seems well on its way to becoming a major competitor in the Bored Ape-run PFP NFT market. So just what is this new collection and how has it possibly grown so large in such a short amount of time? Let’s take a […]
Undervalued: Reflections, Howlerz, Frontier, 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, […]