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OpenSea’s Stolen Item Policy Reveals a Stubborn Problem
The Web3 world is doing its best to come up with solutions to one of the crypto ecosystem’s biggest problems: theft. More than 46,000 people have reported losing more than $1 billion in crypto scams since 2021, according to a recent report released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The problem has gotten so bad that the regulatory agencies and lawmaking bodies in the U.S. are now playing a game of hot potato by asking each other for help to find new solutions. NFT marketplaces are also grappling with ways to address theft on their platforms. OpenSea recently updated its […]
Your Complete Guide to the NFT Music Ecosystem
Music NFTs have the power to completely change the trajectory of an artist’s career. Don’t believe me? Just ask Daniel Allan, Latashá, Black Dave, or any of the dozens of producers, DJs, and musicians who have found it possible to sustain themselves by immortalizing their musical creations on the blockchain. With music NFTs, artists are charting new pathways to success that aren’t reliant on record deals, year-round touring, and industry cosigns. The bottom line here is this: Artists are getting paid, and fans are getting rewarded. But before we get into this burgeoning blockchain music ecosystem, let’s clear up some […]
Frida Kahlo, Sotheby’s, and Ukrainian Meta History: The Shorts from the Third Decentraland’s Metaverse Art Week
This year’s Metaverse Art Week named The World is Made of Code stands out with big names and urgent topics on the agenda. Thus, the 3rd annual event by Decentraland’s Metaverse Art Week (MAW) 2022 joins “mind-bending installations” from Frida Kahlo’s Family with contributions from the most renowned official Ukrainian NFT project, Meta History. Inspired by this year’s Venice Biennale, the MAW 2022 will be devoted to artsy representations abundant in mathematical designs one can find in nature, and bridge the metaverse implementation of what the IRL immersive experience is. “Metaverse Art Week 2022 is coming at a pivotal moment […]
Fractional Rebrands to Tessera while Raising $20M in Funding
The crypto community once again is quaked by the big news. Recently, the NFT-based platform initially dubbed Fractional was rebranded to Tessera, having raised $20 million from the most reputable ventures. Making its competitors bite the dust, the company moves forward in re-affirming its foothold in the realm. The driving force of the endeavor was Paradigm, which led the funding round with the participation of Focus Labs, Uniswap Labs Ventures, E Girl Capital, and Yunt Capital. Additionally, about 50 Angel Investors have contributed to the round by raising Tessera to the non-fungible Olympus with $20 of funding. Notably, most of […]
Brand Refresh vs Rebrand: Which is Best for You? [+Checklist]
Brands that aren’t constantly evolving run the risk of becoming outdated or irrelevant. Some of the most popular brands of today would not have made waves unless they had undergone rebrands or refreshes. For example, Apple is an excellent example of successful rebranding. In the early 1990s, Apple was slowly dropping out of the computer market. Apple updated its iconic logo from the dated rainbow to a sleeker, monochrome look to signal the change in its brand image. Of course, that wasn’t the only change, but it did mark the beginning of a new era for Apple. Today, they’re one […]
How To Get Quality Backlinks: 12 Ways That Really Work via @sejournal, @rio_seo
Make your business more prominent on the search engine results pages. Aim for quality backlinks with these 12 tried-and-tested white hat strategies. The post How To Get Quality Backlinks: 12 Ways That Really Work appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
21 Examples of Successful Co-Branding Partnerships (And Why They’re So Effective)
Everyone has loyalties to their favorite brands, but there’s a good chance your favorite products result from two separate brands working together. One of my own beloved childhood memories was a product of co-branding: Betty Crocker partnered with Hershey’s to include chocolate syrup in its signature brownie recipe. There’s something brilliant about that co-branded product: It’s a fun way to marry two classic brands into one delicious experience for fans of baking and chocolate alike. In fact, these brands still create new co-branded products to this day. Co-branding can be an effective way to build business, boost awareness, and break […]
The 15 Best Free Portfolio Websites for Creating an Impressive Digital Portfolio
Whether you’re a UX designer, freelance writer, or photographer, an impressive online portfolio is critical for impressing potential clients and landing future jobs. But crafting a good digital portfolio can feel like a daunting task, especially when you aren’t even sure which website you should use to create one. Here, we’ve created a list of the best portfolio websites for designers, freelancers, and photographers to ensure you can showcase your best work in any industry. Examples of your work one could display in an online portfolio include: Photographs Writing samples Case studies Spreadsheets Lesson plans What you include in your […]