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Kevin Rose Announces New NFT Collection and $50 Million Proof Raise
The Alpha: Proof — best known as Kevin Rose’s brainchild and the force behind Moonbirds and Oddities — just wrapped up ‘Future PROOF,’ a live-stream community event with a focus on what’s next for the brand’s ecosystem. Rose and his team shared what’s on deck for the next few months of 2022, including support for its CC0 collections, updates on the forthcoming Moonbirds DAO, and Proof’s third NFT collection: Moonbirds Mythics. Headlining the stream was an announcement on the collective’s expansion — driven by an additional $50 million in funding — and early plans for Proof’s very own token. The […]
The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of Pudgy Penguins NFTs
In the wide world of NFTs and crypto, volatility isn’t always just volatility — sometimes, rapid surges in the value of a digital asset may predict continued, sustainable growth. And this may be the case with the recent near 400-percent surge Pudgy Penguins has experienced since August 18, according to data collected by CoinGecko. And it’s not over yet — on Monday, a Pudgy Penguin sold for an astounding 400 ETH — worth $625,758 as of writing, according to OpenSea. Pudgy Penguins floor prices as of August 23, 2022. Source: CoinGecko This surge comes just months after a multi-million dollar […]
Anthony Hopkins’ First NFT Collection Reaches for Eternity
Sir Anthony Hopkins, the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Oscar-winning icon of film, television, and theater, has partnered with Web3 media company Orange Comet for an upcoming series of NFT drops showcasing his work as an artist, according to information shared with nft now during an early press junket with the actor. The project, called The Eternal Collection, includes three drops centered around a set of 10 digital animations of Hopkins digitally rendered as interpretations of various Jungian character archetypes the actor has portrayed throughout his career. Their designs also incorporate aspects of Hopkins’ work as a painter. Its tentative release […]
A New CryptoPunks License Is Finally Live. Here’s Why It Matters
CryptoPunks, one of the most prominent legacy collections in the NFT space, recently released a new IP rights agreement for its collection. The new IP rights agreement will offer IP licenses to all CryptoPunks holders, a move that the CryptoPunks Twitter account hopes will “open the door to endless creativity and possibilities for Punks.,” according to a tweet from the Yuga Labs-owned NFT collection. CryptoPunks could inspire a new generation With several notable figures in the entertainment industry like Jay-Z, Steve Aoki, and Heidi Klum among the highest-profile CryptoPunks owners, it’s only a matter of time until future projects barrage […]
Here’s Everything to Know About NFT PFP Projects in a Nutshell
PFP (profile picture) projects have become the hallmark of the NFT world since they exploded in popularity in 2021. They’re the bedrock of some of the community’s most famous projects, including Bored Ape Yacht Club, Doodles, Cool Cats, and CryptoPunks, the project that heralded the PFP revolution. As the name implies, PFPs are pieces of digital art that are meant to be displayed as profile pictures on social media. They have become a symbol of how people choose to identify themselves in the world of Web3 and, in some cases, are the only known identity of some famous Web3 figures. […]
The Ultimate Guide to Azuki NFTs: Everything You Need to Know
Few projects have reached such levels of popularity and infamy as Azuki. A PFP project featuring 10,000 anime-inspired NFTs, Azuki’s path to prominence has been characterized by unrivaled hype, in-depth lore, and surprising controversy. First bursting onto the NFT scene in January 2022, Azuki quickly won the hearts of countless NFT enthusiasts as a potential new frontrunner of the then PFP-centric NFT market. Boasting a high mint price and complex roadmap, an air of exclusivity surrounding the still budding project was quickly amplified by the many influencers that labeled the endeavor a hot commodity. Early on, the project’s creators announced […]
The Ultimate Guide to Doodles NFTs: Everything You Need to Know
In just a few short months, Doodles has transformed into one of the most influential and beloved NFT projects in existence. The collection of colorful line-drawn characters has, quite literally, swept across the globe and ranks high on the list of top PFP (profile-picture) collections in terms of both popularity and sales volume. Doodles What is the Doodles NFT collection? Doodles is a collection of 10,000 generative NFTs created by Evan Keast, Scott Martin, and Jordan Castro. The team uses “working aliases” and are known as Tulip, Burnt Toast, and Poopie respectively. Before Doodles, Keast and Castro were already well-established […]
Exclusive: Doodles Co-Founder Talks Pharrell Williams and New NFTs
Launched on Oct. 17, 2021, Doodles has grown in leaps and bounds to become one of the most influential and beloved NFT projects in existence. Starting from humble beginnings, the collection of 10,000 generative NFTs has begun to expand far beyond the blockchain into a Web3 entertainment company. Considering the young age of the Doodles project, it’s been incredible to see the growth and accomplishments achieved by its founders Evan Keast, Scott Martin, and Jordan Castro. From live, immersive events to unique, innovative project development, the company has onboarded a range of talent to the team, including former President of […]
The Incredible Staying Power of CryptoDickbutts NFTs
CryptoDickbutts was born in 2021, and it quickly cemented its place in NFT history and culture. At this point, it’s an essential project that every self-proclaimed NFT aficionado must be familiar with to be taken seriously. Need proof? CryptoDickbutts has a dedicated space in Punk6529’s Open Metaverse, more than 1700 unique holders, and a total volume of over 7k ETH on OpenSea. The NFTs regularly sell for thousands of dollars, and during the 2022 NFT market collapse, it was one of the few projects that kept the same floor price. How did a project that is literally about dick-butts achieve […]
Are Free-to-Mint NFTs a Viable Option for Creators?
Free-to-mint NFTs are all the rage lately. In opposition to standard NFT drops where a collector must pay a set (or changing) price, plus a gas fee in order to create and purchase an NFT, free-to-mint collections offer a way for enthusiasts to mint an NFT at little to no cost. Recently, both independent creators and product development teams have been opting for free-to-mint NFT launches in order to create buzz, bootstrap a community, and mitigate the usual NFT launch pitfalls. These aren’t to be confused with airdrops, though, as while airdrops incentivize and reward holders of an existing collection’s […]